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[17-1] System Requirements

Quake system requirements: Windows 95, 16mb RAM, and a 28.8k modem or better are essential for online play.

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Quake system requirements: Windows 95, 16mb RAM, and a 28.8k modem or better are essential for online play.

  • The newest version of Quake must be installed for compatibility with opponents.
  • Windows 95 is required for playing Quake online. While playing in DOS is possible over the internet, it is reported to be slow and painful, especially without 16mb RAM.
  • 16mb RAM is necessary to play Quake in Windows 95.
  • A 28.8k modem or better is required for playing Quake over the internet; a 14.4k modem is too slow and will freeze the game.
Tips
  • If you are setting up a server, the person with the fastest internet connection should host.
  • Even a 28.8k modem is too slow for a Quake game with more than three to four people.
  • ISDN (at least) is recommended for hosting a server.

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