Emulating higher resolutions

I like to play Civilization III on my desktop computer. My laptop
computer is also (theoretically) capable of running the program, all
except for the resoution. The program requires minimum 16-bit 1024 X 768,
and the best the laptop's monitor can do is 800 by 600.

I did some digging around on the web, wondering if there were some
software way of emulating 1024 X 768 on an 800 X 600 monitor. No joy.
Yes, I can plug in an external monitor, but that defeats the purpose of
owning a laptop. Likewise, I could buy a newer laptop, but that defeats
the purpose of -already- owning a laptop. Besides, can't afford a new
one.

Is there such a thing? It'd probably have to act as a driver, so the
program talks to it without knowing it's in a machine without the right
specs. And free would be good.

Thanks for any pointers. And yes, if it can't be done, it can't be done.

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No. It would be like trying to ride in a jet when all you own is kite.

Tomas
--- In Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com, "David Smith";
<dbsmith...> wrote:
&gt;
> I like to play Civilization III on my desktop computer. My laptop
> computer is also (theoretically) capable of running the program, all
> except for the resoution. The program requires minimum 16-bit 1024
X 768,
> and the best the laptop's monitor can do is 800 by 600.
>;
> I did some digging around on the web, wondering if there were some
> software way of emulating 1024 X 768 on an 800 X 600 monitor. No joy.
> Yes, I can plug in an external monitor, but that defeats the purpose of
> owning a laptop. Likewise, I could buy a newer laptop, but that
defeats
> the purpose of -already- owning a laptop. Besides, can't afford a new
> one.
>;
> Is there such a thing? It'd probably have to act as a driver, so the
> program talks to it without knowing it's in a machine without the right
> specs. And free would be good.
&gt;
> Thanks for any pointers. And yes, if it can't be done, it can't be
done.
>
> --
> grizzly at grizzly dot podzone dot org
> Podcast: <http://grizzly.libsyn.com>
> Promo: <http://media.libsyn.com/media/grizzly/grizprom.mp3>
>; Blog: <grizzlysgrowls.blogspot.com>
>; The Life and Times of a Minor Local Celebrity
>

A disclaimer on my previous reply...

Granted, it'd be Real Nice if I could afford a laptop that'd handle
adequate display resolution directly. I can't, at the moment, and for the
forseeable future.

Also, while the laptop will run the program -adequately-, that's not the
same as run it well. A faster laptop would be nice. Someday when I've
got a job better than telemarketing... OTOH, the same is true with the
desktop on which I normally play. See above as to what I can afford.

When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. I
own a couple hammers. Someday gotta get me a nailgun, but at the
moment...

Haven't owned a kite in years, though.

It was 17 Sep 2007, when David Smith commented:

> I like to play Civilization III on my desktop computer. My laptop
> computer is also (theoretically) capable of running the program, all
> except for the resoution. The program requires minimum 16-bit 1024 X 768,
>; and the best the laptop's monitor can do is 800 by 600.

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