Tag Archives: PC

Wine v10.18 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems with the X Window System to run x86 Windows applications. This version introduces OpenGL memory mapping using Vulkan in WoW64 mode, a synchronization barriers API, support for WinRT exceptions, and SCSI pass-through in WoW64 mode, along with various bug fixes. Users looking to port Windows applications to Unix-like systems can compile them against the Wine libraries. For more details and to …

DOSBox Optionals SVN r4476 (Optionals v25) has been released, targeting Windows OS as an MS-DOS, Windows ’95, and ’98 emulator forked from DOSBox. Key updates include a revised help intro, new menu icons, and changes to hotkeys. The debug window screen was fixed, and a broken exotic screen mode in DOS was corrected. Several pointless log messages were removed, and a major issue related to HDD creation was resolved. Additionally, …

QEMU v10.1.2 has been released. This open-source machine emulator and virtualizer allows operating systems and programs from one architecture (e.g., ARM) to run on another (e.g., PC) through dynamic translation for improved performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU enables near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, utilizing a host driver known as the QEMU accelerator (or KQEMU). However, this mode requires both host and guest machines to …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/24) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting contemporary development practices, fixing issues, and enhancing features for better compatibility with current systems. Recent updates include disabling FluidSynth info and debug logging in release and debug builds, respectively, and adding macOS .dosbox package support for double-click launching. Users can download the latest version from various platforms, including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/24) has been compiled. This …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/22) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools, addressing issues, and enhancing features for contemporary systems. The changelog highlights the implementation of a per-frame callback for DAC, reductions in PVS-Studio warnings, and the elimination of the ModuleBase dependency from various components, such as autoexec.cpp, dos.cpp, and memory.cpp. The repository strives to improve the overall framework by streamlining code and functionality. Downloads for …

VirtualBox v7.2.4 has been released, enhancing this professional-grade, open-source virtualization solution for x86/x64 hardware across servers, desktops, and embedded systems. Notable updates include fixes for GUI crashes upon host resuming from sleep, improved translation support for several languages, and corrections to NAT functionality with multiple port forwarding rules. It introduces initial support for kernel 6.18 on Linux hosts and guests, along with fixes for RHEL 9.6 and 9.7 kernels. Additionally, …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/21) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project with updated development practices and enhanced features for current systems. Key updates include restoring the fluidsynth dependency, adjusting VCPKG_EXT_DEPS_VERSION, and adding a vcpkg overlay port for fluidsynth 2.5.0. Notable enhancements feature improved OpenGL renderer with debug logging, in-memory shader caching, and refined VMware mouse emulation compatible with the official Windows 9x driver. Additionally, some legacy elements were removed for …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/20) aims to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, improved tools, issue resolutions, and feature enhancements for contemporary systems. The latest changelog notes a fix for a debug assertion issue when starting with the --startmapper option and then exiting. Users can download the updated version from various platforms, including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. The project also focuses on integrating patches upstream to enhance the overall functionality …

Wine v10.17 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It allows users to port Windows applications by compiling against Wine libraries. Key updates include the Mono engine upgraded to version 10.3.0, the default use of EGL for OpenGL rendering, and a split of COMCTL32 into v5 and v6 modules. There’s enhanced support for ANSI ODBC drivers and improved CPU information on FreeBSD, alongside various bug …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/17) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools. It aims to resolve issues and introduce features that enhance compatibility with today’s systems, while also sending patches upstream. The latest changelog includes a warning regarding unimplemented MOUSE.COM options. Users can download the updated version from various sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, usersdrive, and vikingfile. For more details, refer …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/16) has been released, focusing on modernizing the DOSBox project with improved development practices. Key updates include addressing warnings, renaming functions for clarity, and removing outdated features specific to macOS and Windows. Enhancements involve adding a CMake option for the OpenGL render backend, refining SDL module encapsulation, and improving error logging. The repository aims to better support contemporary systems by fixing issues, adding features, and sending patches upstream. …

VirtualBox v7.2.2 has been released, enhancing its status as a professional-quality, open-source virtualization solution for x86/x64 hardware, suitable for server, desktop, and embedded use. Key updates include fixes for VM startup issues on Windows Arm hosts and VBox Manager crashes related to snapshots and error notifications. Improvements were made in USB functionality and network status indicators, alongside enhanced compatibility for Windows 11 themes and KVM APIs on Linux. Notably, the …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on October 12, 2025, is an emulator that allows users to run 16-bit MS-DOS commands in a Win32-x64 command prompt environment. This enables compatibility with legacy MS-DOS applications on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/10/12) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator that allows MS-DOS applications to run on the Win32-x64 command prompt. You can execute 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within a …

DOSBox-X v2025.10.07 has been released, enhancing the DOSBox emulator to support Intel x86 PCs for running legacy MS-DOS games on modern systems. Key updates include fixes to memory management and compatibility for titles like California Games II and Elder Scrolls Arena, ensuring smoother game experiences. New configuration options address corrupted memory block chains, while debugger and PCI bus improvements refine overall performance. The build also includes enhancements for older macOS …

Wine v10.16 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows applications. This version introduces fast synchronization support with NTSync and adds 16-bit app support in a new WoW64 mode. It also provides initial support for D3DKMT objects and includes the generation and installation of WinMD files. Numerous bug fixes have been implemented. Users can download Wine v10.16 from the official source. Wine v10.16 has been released. Wine …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/10/02) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by implementing current development practices, fixing bugs, and enhancing features for contemporary systems. Key updates include the use of an unpackaged application manifest to set UTF-8 as the active code page, employing CMake to configure files for building, and relocating windres.rc and unistd.h to a new directory for Windows platform support. Download options for the x64 version are available on various …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/30) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project with current development practices. Key updates include improvements to the internal Unicode engine, removal of legacy translation file formats, and the conversion of translations to gettext format. It ensures consistent number of arguments in translated format strings and enhances .gitattributes usage. The repository focuses on fixing issues and adding features to better support modern systems while also sending …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on September 25, 2025, is an emulator that allows users to run MS-DOS commands in a Win32-x64 command prompt environment. It supports 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands, enabling the execution of traditional MS-DOS applications on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/09/25) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator for MS-DOS that operates within the Win32-x64 command prompt environment. You can run 16-bit MS-DOS …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/19) has been compiled, aimed at modernizing the DOSBox project with current development practices. Key changes in the update include reorganizing files into appropriate directories (e.g., moving programs.cpp to src/dos), enhancing code structure by making certain headers private, and refining the organization of GUI and hardware-related functions. The update addresses copyright headers, eliminates unused files, and integrates several components for better performance on modern systems. Contributions also focus …

Wine v10.15 has been released, enabling Unix-like systems to run x86 Windows applications. Users can also compile Windows programs using Wine libraries for porting. Key updates include the Unicode character tables upgraded to Unicode 17.0.0 and added Zip64 support in Packaging services, along with various bug fixes. For more details and to download, visit the source link. Wine v10.15 has been released. Wine is a project that enables PCs running …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 was released on September 4, 2025. This emulator allows users to run MS-DOS commands within the Win32-x64 command prompt, enabling compatibility for 16-bit MS-DOS commands in a modern environment. This update facilitates the execution of older software and commands that rely on MS-DOS, bridging the gap between legacy applications and contemporary operating systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/09/04) has been officially released. MS-DOS Player is …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/05) has been compiled to enhance the DOSBox project with modern development practices and tools. This update addresses issues and features that improve compatibility with contemporary systems, while also facilitating upstream patch submissions. Notably, the EMS Set Handle Name has been corrected to read from the appropriate registers. The download options include several mirror links for the x64 version, and users can access the source through the provided …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/03) has been compiled to enhance the DOSBox project by implementing modern development practices, resolving issues, and introducing features tailored for contemporary systems. Recent updates in the changelog include a reduction in the number of GetTicksUs() calls during frame presentation and the removal of the maximum frame time check. To download the latest version for x64, users can access various platforms including 1cloudfile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/02) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, focusing on contemporary development practices and improved system compatibility. Recent changes include updates to CMake, adjusted warning levels for Mac and MSVC, and resolution of various warnings related to deprecated declarations and uninitialized memory. Additionally, enhancements like CHECK_NARROWING() and fixes for sign conversion and unused function warnings have been implemented. The updated version aims to support today’s systems while …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on August 31, 2025, is an emulator that allows users to run 16-bit MS-DOS commands within the Win32-x64 command prompt environment. This enables compatibility for executing older MS-DOS applications and commands seamlessly on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/08/31) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator for MS-DOS that operates within the Win32-x64 command prompt. You can execute 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands …