I see no need to create or write down an entire FAQ here, as there are already some very good ones out there. But I will put links down for all the FAQ's and guides I know of so they are easy to find.
Also, any questions not answered in these FAQ's and guides email me, and I shall try to answer, or find an answer as good as I can. I cant promise miracles, but I will try.
This is from the official OMF.COM FAQ, I have copied down the parts that have something to do with OMF2097, there are more in the Faq, but that is regarding OMF: Battleground. For more, read the entire FAQ here: Link removed, as omf.com is gone.
Q: What the heck is OMF:2097?
A: OMF:2097 is the prequel to OMF:Battlegrounds, and was
released for PC in 1994. Battlegrounds takes place
approximately 20 years after the events of 2097, and
revisits many of its principal characters.
Q: Will Diversions release the source code to OMF:2097?
A: No.
Q: Will Diversions create an upgraded PC version of OMF:2097?
A: No.
Q: Will Diversions help with my OMF:2097 technical problems?
A: No.
Q: Where can I download the full version of OMF:2097?
A: By popular request, the full version of OMF:2097 is now
available for download. OMF:2097 is freeware, so you can
copy this file as you please. However, please be aware
that Diversions Entertainment no longer supports OMF:2097.
So, if you download this file, you're on your own - all
requests for help with 2097 will be ignored.
Also, you may find some assistance from fellow players on
the Message Board.
Q: Where can I find more 2097 game information?
A: Xbot's OMF Universe
Robyrt's OMF Strategy
raptor's omf2097.com
Q: Why are Shadow, Nova, and Flail not included in
Battlegrounds?
A: Because we included Force, Mantis, and Warlord instead.
There is no way of curentlly reciving support for OMF2097. If you need help, check around on the forums on http://omf.justinoakley.com
One of the most popular questions about OMF2097 is about the source-code. So I thought I'd quote a bit from Rob Elam himself, back from 2007:
Epic owns publishing rights to the title, not the IP or the source.
Well, it's pretty much because I choose not to. It'd take some time to dig up the backups and what not, but mostly I just think it's something that wouldn't do anyone any good, and wouldn't be worth my time (even though that time wouldn't be much). Not trying to offend anyone that'd be interested in working with it, but it's just so old, and most users can't get DOS stuff to run properly these days, I just think it's fairly pointless. Even if there are a few people that are interested in working with it and have a genuine desire to do something with it, I doubt any of them would actually finish doing anything with it (I personally think anyone with the capability to do anything significant with it would be crazy to waste their time on it).
I am actually considering releasing the OMF:BG code and possibly the assets to the public, however. I’m not making any guarantees on when/if that’d happen, but it’s something I think could produce some fun stuff. I’d really like to see someone do a 2D version of the game with the OMF:BG assets, that could be a fun project for a fighting game fan. Or a Streets of Rage type of game in 3D, that could be cool too.
From this thread: http://omf.justinoakley.com/viewtopic.php?t=311083&highlight=2097+source