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DOSBox SVN r4488 is an emulator for Intel x86 PCs, enabling the execution of MS-DOS games and applications on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. While its primary focus is on gaming, theoretically any DOS application can run on it, though networking and printer support are still in development. DOSBox includes a basic DOS-like command prompt for installing and running games, though it lacks many MS-DOS …

DOSBox SVN r4486 is an emulator for Intel x86 PCs that allows users to run old MS-DOS games and applications on modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. While primarily focused on gaming, it can theoretically run any DOS application, though networking and printer support are still in development. DOSBox features a basic DOS-like command prompt for installing and running games. Recent updates include enhancements to video configurations and …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/08/19) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project through contemporary development practices. Key updates include improvements to the LICENSE, addition of README documentation for DOS programs, and enhancements to presentation modes. Significant changes involve the removal of outdated settings (e.g., vsync_skip, host_rate) and the introduction of new configurations for fullscreen vsync. The code has been restructured for better clarity, with functions renamed for consistency. Cleanup and normalization …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/08/18) is a compilation aimed at modernizing the DOSBox project by updating development practices, fixing issues, and enhancing compatibility with current systems. The latest changelog includes fixes for Markdownlint in TRANSLATIONS.md, relocation of specific extras to the dosbox-staging-misc repository, and updates to the translations guide. Additionally, it consolidates various resources by moving scripts and contents from contrib to extras. Multiple download sources are available for the updated version. …

Wine v10.13 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows applications. This update includes a new Windows.Gaming.Input configuration tab in the Joystick Control Panel, support for ECDSA_P521 and ECDH_P521 algorithms in BCrypt, and generated OpenGL WoW64 thunks. Additionally, it enhances Windows Runtime metadata support in WIDL and includes various bug fixes. Users can compile Windows applications against Wine libraries for seamless integration. For more details, Wine v10.13 …

QEMU v10.1.0-rc3 has been released. QEMU is an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer that allows users to run operating systems and programs from one machine type (e.g., ARM) on another (e.g., PC) through dynamic translation for optimal performance. In virtualizer mode, it achieves near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a host driver called the QEMU accelerator (KQEMU), which is necessary when both the host …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on August 10, 2025, is an emulator that allows users to run MS-DOS applications in a Win32-x64 command prompt. It supports the execution of 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within a modern Windows environment. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/08/10) has been released. MS-DOS Player serves as an emulator for MS-DOS, functioning within the Win32-x64 command prompt. Users can execute 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands in the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (as of August 14, 2025) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project. The repository focuses on updating development practices, resolving issues, and enhancing features for modern systems, alongside submitting patches upstream. Key updates in the changelog include a fix for the Windows + Ninja compilation error and improved stack trace symbol display in Loguru dumps. Users can download the latest x64 version from various file-sharing platforms. DOSBox-Staging …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/08/13) updates the DOSBox project by modernizing its development practices and adding features for current systems. Key changes include fixing typos, updating actions/checkout, and reorganizing file structures. Significant renaming occurred, like changing src/util to src/utils and moving header files to appropriate directories, enhancing clarity. The update also introduces private header scopes in various modules and cleans up include prefixes. Improvements include increased macOS warnings in CI and extending …

QEMU v10.1.0-rc2 has been released. It is an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer that allows users to run operating systems and programs from one machine architecture (like ARM) on another (such as x86). QEMU utilizes dynamic translation for efficient emulation performance. In virtualizer mode, it achieves near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a host driver known as the QEMU accelerator (or KQEMU). This mode …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/08/05) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by incorporating current development practices, fixing issues, and adding features for contemporary systems. Recent updates include printing the name and version of the loaded CLAP plugin, upgrading the Nuked-SC55-CLAP to v0.8.0, and updating CLAP audio plugin headers to v1.2.6. Users can download the latest x64 version from various sources including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. The goal is to enhance functionality while …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/08/02) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by implementing current development practices and tools. Key updates in the changelog include the deletion of mistakenly included CMake test output, improved CMake build system utilization, separation of asset copying functions, added Linux install rules, and relocation of the Unicode license. The updates aim to enhance compatibility with contemporary systems while facilitating better upstream patch submissions. Download options for …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/07/29) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using current development practices and tools. Key updates in the changelog include enhancements to the README.md, integration of the Nuked plugin for Mac, and improvements in plugin path handling for CLAP plugins. Functionality changes involve removing certain functions, renaming others to snake case, and adjusting resource path management to prevent duplicates. Additionally, the return type of GetResourceParentPaths() has been …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (version dated July 26, 2025) has been released. This emulator allows users to run MS-DOS applications and execute 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within the Win32-x64 command prompt environment, enabling better compatibility and functionality for legacy software on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/07/26) 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 …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/07/21) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using contemporary development practices. Key updates in the changelog include lowering macOS warnings, fixing PVS-Studio warnings, and several code refactoring efforts for improved clarity and functionality. Deprecated messaging enhancements, renaming of methods and properties for better understanding, and removal of unused methods are notable changes. Additionally, the repository addresses crashes linked to deprecated settings and restores legacy FM and …