If you're trying to play Gothic 1 on a modern PC, don't stop at 1.08k! You should also look for "Gothic Patch 1.08k + PlayerKit + Union" to fix the frame rate issues and widescreen support.
Depending on where you are using this text (a README file, a forum post, or a download description), here are a few options: Option 1: The "Direct & Technical" (Best for ReadMe files) File: Gothic.v1.08k.zip ...
Are you setting up a fresh installation of the game, or are you a specific error? If you're trying to play Gothic 1 on