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DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/16) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, focusing on current development practices and tools. This update addresses existing issues, adds features for better compatibility with today’s systems, and sends patches upstream. Notably, the changelog highlights a fix for the deprecation message related to the frameskip configuration setting. The latest version is available for download in x64 format. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/16) has been compiled. This repository aims …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/13) is an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The recent changelog includes fixes for IMGMOUNT regarding the loading of IMGMAKE.IMG and updates to the changelog itself. For users looking to play classic games that are incompatible with contemporary systems, DOSBox-X provides a viable solution to experience nostalgia. Download the latest …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/12) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, making it possible to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include improvements to the xcopy function and the adoption of Clang for Ubuntu 26.04 due to a bug in GCC 15.2.0 that affected building DOSBox-X. A new CI test environment for Ubuntu 26.04 has also …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/11) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux that do not natively support them. The latest update includes a changelog noting the merging of pull request #6460, which addresses system parameter definitions for non-MSC environments. Users can download the latest build from the provided source. DOSBox-X Commit …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/10) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, a branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the running of old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Key updates in the changelog include improvements to INT 13h status code handling, fixes for working directory prompts on macOS, and refinements in BIOS setup processes. Enhancements also focus on clock management by integrating real-time clock updates and optimizing time/date modification. …

Wine v11.15 has been released, enabling Unix-like systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also allows porting Windows applications using Wine libraries. Notable updates include additional KDF algorithms in BCrypt, ARM64EC build support in Mingw mode, enhanced format conversions in WindowsCodecs, and local NTLM authentication support. The release also addresses various bugs. For more information and to download Wine v11.15, additional details are provided in the source. Wine v11.15 has …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/09) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of legacy MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include aesthetic changes to the BIOS setup screen, improved selector highlighting, and modifications to ensure proper functioning without unnecessary system reboots. It also addresses issues with PC-98 machine types and introduces TeleDisk (.td0) image support. The update enhances user …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/09) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting contemporary development tools and practices. Key updates include fixing markdownlint issues, merging workflow steps for Windows and macOS/Linux, ensuring vcpkg bootstraps after upgrades, and updating the vcpkg baseline and dependencies. The repository focuses on enhancing compatibility with current systems and includes patches for upstream contributions. The latest version is available for download as DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/09) x64. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/08) is a compiled version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games that modern systems can’t run. Recent updates include corrections in the OSFREE installation claims and a BIOS setup menu logic change, preventing system reboot when no changes are made. The terminology “Total Memory” under “Video Memory” is updated to “System Memory” for clarity, and the BIOS logo is …

QEMU v11.1 RC3 has been released. It is an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer that allows users to run operating systems and programs designed for one machine on another, utilizing dynamic translation for improved performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU achieves near-native speeds by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a host driver called the QEMU accelerator (KQEMU). This mode is compatible only with x86 processors for both …

MANX v0.1.0 beta is a standalone multi-board arcade emulator for Windows and Linux, supporting 26 working sets, including Namco and Sega hardware. Key features include Motorola MC68020 execution, game-specific ROM validation, and advanced graphics and audio rendering capabilities. The emulator enables multiplayer modes and supports various input configurations, maintaining arcade display integrity. Current limitations include incomplete hardware emulation and various edge cases. Users can report bugs, and the software reads …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/06) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, enhancing compatibility for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Key updates include fixing a LAN manager issue related to setting CF, improving device assignment to be case insensitive, and resolving an MCB corruption bug caused by CONFIG.COM. Additionally, it changes the CONFIG shell name to CFGSHELL to avoid confusion, ensures successful OSFREE compilation without IPX code, and updates the handling …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/04) has been compiled. This branch of DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. A notable update in the changelog includes setting the carry flag (CF) when INT 2F is called and not handled, preventing Microsoft LAN Manager SETUP from mistakenly indicating that NET WORKSTATION is already running. …

DOSBox-X v2026.08.02 has been released, expanding the capabilities of the DOSBox emulator for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems. Key updates include improved debugging functions, fixed character rendering in Japanese mode, and various enhancements to floppy and FAT driver functionalities. Notable features include support for nested subdirectories in the Z drive, an experimental “ethnet” command for NE2000 emulation, and updates to the Nuked-OPL3 sound driver. The release also addresses …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/02) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices, fixing issues, and adding features for better compatibility with modern systems. Key updates in the changelog include enhanced NE2000 hardening, normalized logging, and style improvements. A fix has been implemented for a vulnerability related to NE2000 Emulation. Documentation has been expanded to include references to the CHCP command for changing the active code page, …

QEMU v11.1 RC2 has been released, offering an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. As an emulator, QEMU allows users to run operating systems and programs designed for one machine (like an ARM board) on a different machine (like a PC) using dynamic translation for enhanced performance. In virtualizer mode, it achieves near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a driver known as the QEMU accelerator …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/27) is the latest version of DOSBox-X, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent update includes a fix for NEC mouse drivers, improving their functionality. DOSBox-X is crucial for gaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy classic titles that are incompatible with current systems. The update can be downloaded from the provided …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/26) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include bug fixes in the fatDrive constructor that addressed issues with error handling during boot-sector reads and file handle management. Additionally, new features for PC3270 and Olivetti video modes have been introduced. For further details and …

The DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/26) version aims to modernize the DOSBox project with updated development practices. Key changes include improved documentation on custom VESA resolutions, warnings for incompatible VESA modes, and filtering compatible S3 modes by video memory size. Notable removals include the 848×480 DOSBox-only VESA mode and the vga_render_per_scanline feature, which has been deprecated. The update also enhances the display of custom VESA resolutions and addresses DOS file I/O delays. …

Wine v11.14 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows applications. Users can also port Windows applications by compiling against Wine libraries. Key updates include DirectSound format conversions, AES-GMAC support in BCrypt, a new WoW64 mode for FreeBSD, and icons in the Start Menu, along with various bug fixes. For more details, the release can be downloaded from the official source. Wine v11.14 has been released. Wine …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/25) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, an emulator that replicates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes performance optimizations for the FAT driver, improvements in cluster management, and enhanced support for cluster chain memory during file operations. These updates aim to streamline processes, particularly in scenarios involving the copying of multiple …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/24) is a developed version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest update includes several changes to the FAT driver: it eliminates the zeroOutCluster() function call during file allocation, correcting the behavior to align with MS-DOS standards. Additionally, it modifies the file_ccm cache reset process to enhance performance by …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/24) has been compiled with the goal of modernizing the DOSBox project. This includes adopting current development practices, addressing issues, enhancing features for modern systems, and submitting patches upstream. Key updates in the changelog feature improvements to the PC speaker impulse model. The latest version is available for download in x64 format. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/24) has been compiled. This repository aims to modernize the DOSBox project by incorporating …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/23) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the running of older MS-DOS games on modern systems that do not support them, such as Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog mentions a FAT driver update that optimizes cluster chain memory for file writing, with a caution to maintain current functionality. Users can download the latest version from the provided source …

QEMU v11.1 RC1 has been released, serving as a generic and open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. As an emulator, QEMU enables users to run operating systems and applications from one architecture (e.g., ARM) on another (e.g., x86). It utilizes dynamic translation for improved performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU offers near-native speeds by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a host driver called QEMU accelerator (or KQEMU). This …