SMRTR TechOct 3, 2024Hacker News

DOSBox-X: Enhanced Fork of DOSBox for Expanded DOS and Retro PC Support

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DOSBox-X is a cross-platform DOS emulator that expands on the original DOSBox project. It aims to provide more complete and accurate emulation of DOS systems from the 1980s-2000, including Windows 3.x and 9x environments. Key features include a graphical menu interface, save states, support for various DOS commands and tools, long filenames, and improved compatibility with DOS applications beyond just games. DOSBox-X is available for Windows, Linux, macOS and even DOS itself. The project welcomes contributions and is actively developed with monthly releases.

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