A little help...

[orangemapped]

Edit: Please! Someone?? I'm dying with impatiency... if thats a word.

I have my GP32 - woo! But I cant use it...

I need to install the first set of 'apps' with a PC (authentication program - primarily), because the software isnt mac compatible (I'm a mac user btw). I thought - fair enuff, I'll download it on my mac (burn it to disc), and go upstairs and install it on the PC.

BUT...

The PC needs a net connection, which I dont have for it.
My PC is so crap that it wont support broadband, and I dont have any other accounts with ISPs. So not setting one up. My PC isnt even close enough to any phone line...

So, to use the GP32 - I need what I dont have...

Any suggestions? Because everything GP32 seems to be Windows based, with no support for other OSs. (btw, I am a complete n00b to setting it all up, or most things GP32 like - so simple good explainations would be of help)

Thanks,

 

[lurch]

You lost me dude.Why does your pc need a net connection?If you download all the software you need on your mac then burn it all to a cd,take it to your pc then run the software there.You don't need your pc to be online-all it needs is a USB connection which you can get seperatly if it aint got one built in.Or am I missing the point?

 

[orangemapped]

Hmm, maybe I'm missing the point... :unsure:

From the Authentication readme:

"GP32 Authentication Wizard Program is designed to make GP32 Authentication ID
registered in Game Park's web site."

And further down it shows a shot of a username and password and a 'sign in' button.

So, I pressume it needs a net connection...

...if I'm wrong, shoot me.

 

[Klown]

You NEED the interent.

And if you have no net connection why even bother with the console as most of the stuff you need to download :blink:

 

[orangemapped]

You NEED the interent.

And if you have no net connection why even bother with the console as most of the stuff you need to download :blink:

I have my mac, which has broadband.

I also have a PC - without a net connection.

 

[Klown]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH, i see. I think there is a mac version of pc link floating about.. If not then the boys on irc can help get you running.

 

[orangemapped]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH, i see. I think there is a mac version of pc link floating about.. If not then the boys on irc can help get you running.

but isnt that just for transferring files??

i need to authenticate first (using a pc), so I can download freelauncher.

 

[lurch]

I know if you network 2 pc's together and one has a net connection you can access the net with the other pc using the network.Can you network a pc and a mac and get internet sharing? (I never used a mac so this is just a guess)

 

[Avigrace]

Yeah I believe you can get the freelauncher from the IRC channel #GP32DEV, and it will encrypt it for your GP, at least that USED to be possible I haven't done it for a while

 

[Avigrace]

goto #GP32DEV on EFNET and type !encrypt your-puid-here free_launcher to get it

 

[orangemapped]

Edit: Thanks Avigrace, just read ure posts.

I'm not sure about net sharing...
...but most likely.

Its just that, its going to be a lot of effort...

I'm very grateful for the advice and everything, but I'm gonna slightly stir this in a different direction...

...if I go round a mates, and use their PC to get the GP32 authenticated, and then download freelauncher.

Would it be possible for me to do the rest on my mac at home using MacLink? :huh:

 

[lurch]

Yup-That would work and probably be best.Typical of me thinking of the complex solution.I just like messing around with computers I guess

 

[Avigrace]

you can use IRC on the mac.

 

[angrypants]

I am not to sure about how to set it up on a mac but here is a link to a really good walk through for setting up the gp32. I dunno if it will help you with the mac but I know that it has really good explanations of how to get it going on the offical site and for irc. I hope it will be of some use and will get you up and going.

http://207.44.176.77/~admin28/gp32emu/faq/...q/settingup.htm

 

[orangemapped]

Thanks all.

You've all been help - and now, I'll try setting it up on mac.

Thanks again, but I might need this thread again in a bit. lol.

 

[Tobriand]

There's also a guy on #gp32dev and #gp32 on Efnet who only uses a Mac - Mr_Spiv. So he's written some software to let you link on a Mac - command-line, albeit, but nonetheless. Might want a word with him...