Let's compile Quake like it's 1997

The article provides a detailed guide for compiling Quake's original 1997 Windows binaries using period-accurate hardware and software, including Windows NT 4.0 and Visual C++ 6. It walks through the historical development setup that id Software used, offering practical instructions for recreating the build process either on authentic late-90s hardware or in virtual machines. The guide emphasizes avoiding common pitfalls like transferring source files via modern methods, which can corrupt the project workspace files.