Johnny Castaway is a screensaver released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line/Dynamix, and marketed. Microsoft Windows - Image: Windows 10 (version 1709). Sep 16, 2015 - Remember screensaver from the Johnny Castaway? Quite liked the solution, I installed it on my Windows 10 from 64 bits and it worked.

How to run Johnny Castaway on Windows 64-bit The biggest downside to the classic screensaver, which remains popular today even though it was first released way back in 1993, is that it will not run on 64-bit versions of Windows. This is due to the fact that Johnny Castaway is a 16-bit program, and while 32-bit versions of Windows have built-in compatibility for 16-bit applications, all modern 64-bit versions of the operating system only support programs that are 32-bit or newer. As a result, the growing number of Windows 64-bit users are unable to install and run Johnny Castaway out of the box.

Thankfully, a Reddit user going by the nickname ztjuh has come up with a similar to our workaround that allows the installation of, but designed specifically for Windows 64-bit, allowing these users to enjoy Johnny's antics on their modern computers without needing to run virtual machines. How it works In our tutorial for Mac OS X, we explain how to use the Wine software to emulate a Windows environment. The DOSBox application that is used in this method is similar in that it allows us to run old MS-DOS applications on a modern version of the Windows operating system. Being able to start Johnny Castaway on Windows 64-bit via DOSBox is one thing, but we will also need to turn it back into a screensaver.

History Part 4 Ome Banjos. Ended up selling the ODE Banjo division, which was part of Baldwin-Gretsch. I should have checked the serial number of that. Baldwin ode banjo serial numbers.

To accomplish that, we will download and install the Screen Launcher utility, which allows you to run any program as your screensaver, whether that's a web browser, PowerPoint presentation, a video or, indeed, DOSBox. The process we describe below has been tested to work on Windows 7 Professional (64-bit), but should also work on other versions of the OS, such as Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. Please note that this method does not allow the use of DOSBox for running programs other than the Johnny Castaway screensaver without, in fact, breaking the screensaver set-up. Install DOSBox • Head over to the and get the latest version of DOSBox for Windows.

• Double-click the file you downloaded to start the setup program, and follow the on-screen instructions to install DOSBox onto your computer. • When the installation of DOSBox has successfully been completed, a DOSBox icon will be placed onto your desktop. Double-click it to make sure DOSBox is working, then type 'exit' on the command line and press Enter to close it again.

1. Welcome to OME Banjos! We are a small, family-owned company specializing in building exceptional Bluegrass, Old-time, Irish, and Jazz banjos. The models and styles we now offer have evolved since 1960 and have been continuously refined and perfected to create the finest possible tone, playability, longevity, beauty and value.
2. In fact it doesn’t even have a serial number. It has all the specs of a pre-Baldwin/ODE banjo but already with the Baldwin banner in the headstock.
3. I'm reluctantly selling my 1972 Baldwin Ode Style D banjo. Baldwin and Ode on headstock. Serial number places it around 1972. Its in great condition with the exception of wear on some of the gold plating. This banjo is a hoss. Beautiful walnut neck and resonator veneer. Scruggs tuners on 2 and 3. Powerful and crisp with very good note separation.

Download the dosbox.zip package ztjuh created a ZIP container file that includes various third-party programs that are required to get Johnny Castaway up and running. The original screensaver is also included, which explains why we do not need to download the screensaver itself in this tutorial. • Download the file to your computer. • Locate the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it. This will open the archive file in the Explorer if your version of Windows has the built-in capability to open and extract ZIP files without a need for third-party software. If your installation of Windows does not support opening ZIP files, you will need to download and install an additional application such as to extract the contents. • Extract all contents of the ZIP file, including the main 'dosbox' folder, to the root of your hard drive.

B&D models stopped around 1968 following Baldwin’s (Gretsch’s parent company) 1967 purchase of the ODE company. In 1987, after the Gretsch family had re-acquired their name, re-introduced the B&D Silver Bell but the market didn’t seem to care. B&D models stopped around 1968 following Baldwin’s (Gretsch’s parent company) 1967 purchase of the ODE company. In 1987, after the Gretsch family had re-acquired their name, re-introduced the B&D Silver Bell but the market didn’t seem to care.

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j2biggs - Posted - 04/05/2013: 12:55:44

I have a Baldwin ODE Banjo that supposedly has a serial number of 9-77-16. That seems odd to me. Can anyone tell me what it means? Age, value, etc?

mikehalloran - Posted - 04/05/2013: 13:02:04

Pictures with the serial number will get you a correct ID around here.

TLG - Posted - 04/05/2013: 13:25:34

77 means it was made in 1977
What model ?
C & D's had paper lables with the numbers like yours.
Is it nickel plated or gold ? Is there a series of letters & numbers stampted on the inside of the rim?
What does 'supposedly has a serial number' mean ? Is it not there anymore ?
Valus is determined by but not all : the model # ,condition, case, ect.
Need pics.
Tom

j2biggs - Posted - 04/05/2013: 14:32:10

Thanks for your comments. I say 'supposedly' because the numbers don't look like the serial numbers that I have seen on other posts...like #XXXX. But these are the numbers found : 9-77-16. . I don't have the banjo with me right at this moment to look any further but here are some preliminary photos. As you can see the case is well used...my late husband played this banjo a lot!

Thanks for all your help!

The Old Timer - Posted - 04/05/2013: 15:05:11

How nice! A gold plated Style D 'Baldwin'. They are listed at vintage dealers up to $3000+ depending on originality an especially the state of the gold plating. Very nice banjos and were considered by many the 'top of the line' in the early 1970s.

j2biggs - Posted - 04/05/2013: 15:10:21

Wow. Thanks Old Timer. I am shocked and amazed. Think I'll take more pictures of it. It's in great condition.

McUtsi - Posted - 04/05/2013: 15:56:24

Great banjo.McUtsi

dmiller - Posted - 04/05/2013: 18:27:59

I have a Baldwin ODE Banjo that supposedly has a serial number of 9-77-16. That seems odd to me. Can anyone tell me what it means? Age, value, etc?

9 - 77 -16 means it was built in September (9) of 1977 (77) and was the 16th banjo (16) made in that month of that year. Yes - - that's an Ode D, not a C model. Yours has both the Baldwin banner, as well as the word ODE in the peghead like mine does. Looks like you have the original engraved armrest, but the tailpiece isn't an orginal Ode tailpiece (which isn't a real big deal imo). Mine was made in 72, and the inlays are a bit thicker on the fingerboard than yours are. You've got a winner there!

Here's a picture of mine - - - -

dmiller - Posted - 04/05/2013: 20:19:54

I should have added (in the post above) that the tailpiece you have is an Oettinger (by the looks of it from the photo) which is a good, quality tailpiece, although not an original ODE tailpiece like you see on mine. The gold on the arm rest looks to be worn off (again from the photo), but that's pretty common.

The bridge you have on there is a compensated bridge that I've seen on quite a few banjos, but I don't know who makes them. It would be nice to see pictures of the back of the banjo (both peg head and resonator) to have a look at the tuning pegs and the grain of the wood. As for value - - that's kind of a 'crap shoot' these days given the economy the way it is. It is easily worth (as mentioned earlier by Old Timer) around $2,500 and then going up in price depending on condition.

The Baldwin ODE D price tag (several years ago) was $2,500 as the minimum price being asked, and they didn't stay on the market very long at all. These days they don't sell quite as quickly since folks don't have the money to spend like they did a while back, but the ODE still retains it's value. And they are still being 'looked for' by people who realize what a quality banjo the ODE is even though they haven't been made for 30 some years now.

f5loar - Posted - 04/05/2013: 21:07:04

For sure lots of miles on that D model. Does not have the last prop. inlay. I like it in the $2500 and would gladly pay that for it.

dmiller - Posted - 04/05/2013: 21:18:50

Baldwin Ode Banjo Serial Numbers List Printable

I remember either Britt or Stanger (I forget which now) once mentioned in a topic here on the BHO about how the propeller inlay on the 22nd fret got changed to the 'floral' inlay seen here, and when it happened. My memory's fuzzy on the year, but I'm thinking that the propeller inlay was changed to floral in the late 1960's. Mine's a '72, and it has the floral inlay (like the one from 1977 being asked about in the original post), even though the flange design has the propeller design that the 22nd fret propeller inlay was designed to match.

The flange design never changed, although the 22nd fret inlay did.

Edited by - dmiller on 04/05/2013 21:22:32

McUtsi - Posted - 04/06/2013: 00:25:50

The propeller re-emerged years later in the fingerboard of the OME

Juggernaut,common denominator:Mr Ogsbury,of course.McUtsi

TLG - Posted - 04/06/2013: 06:20:43

The tailpiece is a 'TENSIONATER'.
Sold by the Richelieu banjo co. A modern version of the single string finger Oettinger style.
Tommy

j2biggs - Posted - 04/06/2013: 11:07:24

Thanks all! You have convinced me to take more pics, which I will do and post later.

dmiller - Posted - 04/06/2013: 11:18:30

The propeller re-emerged years later in the fingerboard of the OME

Juggernaut, common denominator:Mr Ogsbury, of course. McUtsi

You're right. I've seen pictures of those on the OME F (I think that's the model?) and it puzzled me as to why they would put the propeller inlay on the OME since the propeller design doesn't match the flange design used for the OME banjos.

Tensionator - - Ah. Thanks TLG. Richeliu made quality banjos, and used the best parts for them.

TLG - Posted - 04/06/2013: 14:52:51

dmiller,
I think Richelieu got them from Germany. Now Goldtone sell them.
OME has a model with inlays almost like the ODE D, maby it'is the F model, can't remember.
Tommy

dmiller - Posted - 04/06/2013: 20:26:52

dmiller,
I think Richelieu got them from Germany. Now Goldtone sell them.
OME has a model with inlays almost like the ODE D, maby it'is the F model, can't remember.
Tommy

Ode Banjo History

Yup - - the recent photo I've seen was (I thought) on an F model OME as I mentioned in the post right before yours that I quoted. After doing some checking, it looks like OME is also putting them on Juggernauts as well.

Regardless of the model they are putting them on, they still don't match the ODE style flange.

Here's a picture of Bobby Thompson's Baldwin:

The inlay on the 22nd fret matches the flange exactly.

Here's a picture of a newer Juggernaut (OME):

The propeller inlay 'don't in no way match' the design in the flange.

j2biggs - Posted - 04/07/2013: 10:56:20

As promised - more photos.

j2biggs - Posted - 04/07/2013: 11:03:03

Thanks so much! I'm finding out lots about this gem! Your's is absolutely gorgeous, as you can see from my photos, my banjo has been played a lot but I think it is still in great condition.

9 - 77 -16 means it was built in September (9) of 1977 (77) and was the 16th banjo (16) made in that month of that year. Yes - - that's an Ode D, not a C model. Yours has both the Baldwin banner, as well as the word ODE in the peghead like mine does. Looks like you have the original engraved armrest, but the tailpiece isn't an orginal Ode tailpiece (which isn't a real big deal imo). Mine was made in 72, and the inlays are a bit thicker on the fingerboard than yours are. You've got a winner there!

Here's a picture of mine - - - -