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DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/13) is the latest version of DOSBox-X, a branch of the DOSBox emulator that simulates an Intel x86 PC. It supports sound, graphics, mouse, joystick, and modem, enabling users to run many classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent changelog mentions updates and fixes, including logging failures to resize or allocate memory. Users can download the latest version from …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/12) has been compiled as a branch of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes merges from the ‘origin/main-osfree’ branch, various OSFREE bug fixes, and interface updates such as displaying OS-FREE in the BIOS boot screen. It also addresses performance issues with El Torito floppy booting, improves IMGMOUNT to prevent crashes, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/11) has been compiled, enhancing the DOSBox experience. This emulator replicates an Intel x86 PC environment, enabling users to run classic MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include various fixes and the removal of certain MSCDEX emulations, along with adjustments to how error messages are displayed. Additionally, modifications have been made to discard …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/10) has been compiled, continuing the work of its DOSBox branch to emulate an Intel x86 PC. This allows many classic MS-DOS games to run on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent changes include merging updates from the remote branch ‘origin/main-osfree,’ and various removals such as automount, debug options, unused devices, and files associated with OSFREE. Build failures with Visual Studio have also been …

DOSBox-X Git (March 9, 2026) builds on the DOSBox project, emulating an Intel x86 PC to run vintage MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates focus on OSFREE improvements, including the removal of outdated keyboard code, DBCS tables, and support for FAT LFN, Joliet, Rock Ridge, and UDF. It also includes fixes for DOS extender crashes and PC-98 console output issues. The code now prevents unnecessary loading of CPI/CPX files …

DOSBox-Staging Git (March 9, 2026) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by incorporating current development practices, addressing issues, and enhancing features for modern systems. Recent updates include the refactoring of the Config::WriteConfig() function to utilize std::string and the addition of a terminating newline to the AUTOEXEC_CONFIGFILE_HELP. Users can download the latest version (x64) from the provided source. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version while keeping the HTML tags intact: DOSBox-Staging Git …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/08) aims to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices. Recent changes include the removal of various big-endian and 32-bit code paths, support exclusively for armv8le, and several enhancements to the mount functionalities. Improvements have been made for better readability of mount lists, consistency in formatting messages, and simplified parameter usage. Additionally, fixes were implemented for parameter validation and cleanup tasks, alongside a rework of functions related …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/08) is a DOSBox branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. Recent updates include improvements to the autoexec code, which prevents shutdown loops, and debugging options for MOUNT commands. Additionally, several changes were made to the OSFREE version, such as enforcing minimum memory sizes for booting, removing unnecessary environment variables and drivers, …

Wine v11.4 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also facilitates porting Windows applications by allowing compilation against Wine libraries. Key updates include a reimplemented SAX reader in MSXML, optimizations in DirectSound resampling, initial implementation of CFGMGR32, improved Unix timezone matching, and various bug fixes. For those interested, Wine v11.4 can be downloaded from the provided source. Wine v11.4 has been released. Wine enables …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/07) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates in the changelog include significant adjustments for the OSFREE mode, restricting file access while allowing device openings like NUL and CON. Shell commands have been minimized to essential functions, and specific access to drive Z: is enforced to prevent circumventing OS restrictions. …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/07) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project. The repository focuses on using current development practices, fixing issues, and adding features to enhance compatibility with contemporary systems. Recent updates include improvements to the Windows installer, installation of Python dependencies for release notes, and a fix for an icache flush issue related to W^X policy. For downloads, the x64 version is available along with the source link. DOSBox-Staging …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/06) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, aiming to improve development practices and compatibility with contemporary systems. Key updates include using long arguments for better readability in scripts, adding blank lines for style, and employing ubuntu-slim for efficient linting and documentation workflows. Additionally, the Linux release tarball won’t be zipped, and HTML release notes are now included in build artifacts. Pylint configuration has also been updated. …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/05) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, focusing on contemporary development practices, issue resolution, and feature enhancements for better compatibility with current systems. The latest changelog includes an update to the Dutch (NL) translation. Users can download the x64 version and access the source via the provided link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/05) has been compiled. This repository aims to modernize the DOSBox project by utilizing contemporary development …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/04) is a new compilation of DOSBox-X, a branch of DOSBox that emulates Intel x86 PCs to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include replacing the Discord link to discourage spam, merging several pull requests for bug fixes, enhancements for macOS image file dialogs, and adjustments to the output options. Additionally, updates to the METAL subsystem were made, including the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/01) has been compiled as an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems. The latest changelog includes multiple fixes related to Metal support, such as corrections in palette settings, GUI menu issues, and build errors. Experimental Metal output support has been added for macOS using SDL2. Additionally, improvements include adjustments for 8bpp palette settings, aspect ratio management, …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/28) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by implementing contemporary development practices, resolving issues, and enhancing compatibility with modern systems. Key updates include version bumps for actions/download-artifact and actions/upload-artifact, cleanup of styles, and renaming “queueable value” to “queued value.” Changes also involve updating Config::SetProperty() to SetPropertyFromCli(), improving string handling logic, and refining command line argument processing. Additional fixes were made for Windows settings and 64k GUS DMA transfers. …

Wine v11.3 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also facilitates porting Windows applications by compiling against Wine libraries. Key updates include the Mono engine upgraded to version 11.0.0, vkd3d updated to 1.19, improved FIR filters in DirectSound, and optimizations in PDB loading. The light theme has been renamed to Aero for better compatibility, alongside various bug fixes. Users can download Wine v11.3 from …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/24) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the playing of older MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for the macOS SDL2 build script and optional hands-free profile for microphone input. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X to enjoy classic games that are otherwise incompatible with current operating …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/23) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, enhanced with current development practices and tools. Key updates include re-enabled portamento handling for FluidSynth, improved handling of LOCK with prefixes, and resolutions of PVS warnings. The API now provides better control over allocation strategies and allows toggling between legacy and modern cycles settings. Additionally, the cycles setting has transitioned to use a string property instead of PropMultiVal. The …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/22) modernizes the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools. Recent changelog updates include: adding meson build files for a REST API, implementing memory access validation, improving security with Host header checks, and disabling the webserver by default. Key enhancements involve converting to UTF-16, refining local drive filesystem calls, and creating utility functions for file and directory operations. Additionally, updates ensure symlinks are correctly followed and …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled, enhancing DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes merges for improved volume label searches, updates to window dimensions, and the reversion of certain changes. Key updates include contributions from various users, enhancing functionality and compatibility. Users can download the latest version of DOSBox-X from the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (February 20, 2026) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, issue fixes, and enhanced features for contemporary systems. Notable updates include the addition of a set-version.py script and making release notes publicly accessible. Users can download the latest x64 version from the provided source link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled. This repository aims to update the DOSBox project by utilizing modern …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/18) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using current development practices. The repository includes new features and fixes to enhance compatibility with today’s systems, along with patches sent upstream. Key updates in the changelog include the addition of API example apps, a REST API for internal state, utilities for string case manipulation, and imports from nlohmann/json and cpp-httplib. Additionally, warnings in the httplib library have been …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/25) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by enhancing development practices, resolving existing issues, and adding features compatible with contemporary systems. Key updates include the removal of autotype for choice/t, unused forward declarations, and unnecessary translations. Notable fixes involve correcting a false positive key check in Windows console multitasking and ensuring serial mouse configuration is accessible during startup. Additionally, the project simplifies mouse code, adds a ‘GetStringLowCase’ function, …

Wine v11.1 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs and facilitate the porting of Windows applications. The update includes various changes that were postponed during the code freeze, improvements in pixel format conversions in WindowsCodecs, enhancements to ActiveX Data Objects (MSADO), and a number of bug fixes. Users can download Wine v11.1 from the provided source. Wine v11.1 has been released. Wine is an initiative …