Tag Archives: PC

DOSBox-Staging Git Update (August 23, 2026)

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/23) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, issue fixes, and feature enhancements for contemporary systems. Key changes include the removal of unnecessary stdout and stderr redirection on Windows and a revision of the documentation regarding vcpkg build tools. The updated version is available for download, along with its source code. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/23) has been compiled. This repository aims to modernize …

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Wine Version 11.16

Wine v11.16 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also supports porting Windows applications to these systems using Wine libraries. Key updates include the Mono engine upgrade to version 11.3.0 with ARM64 support, enhanced hardware video decoding via VA-API, improved exception handling for ARM64EC, and various bug fixes. Users can download Wine v11.16 from the provided source. Wine v11.16 has been released. Wine is …

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DOSBox-X Git Snapshot (August 19, 2026)

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/19) has been compiled. This branch of DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes a merge request for imageDisk refactoring, which entails splitting subclasses into individual source files and headers. For more details, users can download DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/19) from the provided source. DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/19) has …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (August 18, 2026)

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/18) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using contemporary development tools and practices. The repository aims to address issues, enhance features for better compatibility with current systems, and submit patches upstream. Recent changes include the removal of the rms_squared gain scalar for GUS. The compiled version is available for x64 download, with source access provided. Sure! Hereโ€™s a rewritten version of your content, with the HTML …

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DOSBox-X Git (August 18, 2026)

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/18) is an updated version of DOSBox, an emulator for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent changes include enhancements to the handling of configuration files, such as automatic use of existing dosbox.conf files without prompts and improved loading of custom directories. Additional fixes include addressing build errors on gcc and ensuring proper file location logging for savestates. The update …

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DOSBox-X Git Release (August 17, 2026)

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/17) is an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run older MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The changelog includes merges for various pull requests, improvements for macOS builds using the FFmpeg library, and fixes for issues such as saving flagged files without freezing and resolving a build error on FFmpeg 9. This update continues to …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Version (August 16, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Version (August 13, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Build (August 12, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Release (August 11, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Update (August 10, 2026)

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. …

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Wine Version 11.15

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Release (August 9, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (August 9, 2026)

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. …

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DOSBox-X Git (August 8, 2026)

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 …

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QEMU Version 11.1 Release Candidate 3

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 …

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MS-DOS Emulator for Win32-x64 (July 31, 2026)

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on July 31, 2026, is an emulator that allows users to run 16-bit MS-DOS commands in a Win32-x64 command prompt environment. This tool facilitates compatibility with legacy software and commands, enabling a smoother experience for users working with older MS-DOS applications. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2026/07/31) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator that allows MS-DOS to run on the Win32-x64 command prompt. …

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DOSBox-X Git (August 6, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git (August 4, 2026)

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. …

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DOSBox-X Version 2026.08.02

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 …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (August 2, 2026)

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, …

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QEMU Version 11.1 Release Candidate 2

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git (July 27, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-X Git Update (July 26, 2026)

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 …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (July 26, 2026)

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. …

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