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===Notable active forks=== | ===Notable active forks=== | ||
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| + | The following forks are standalone: | ||
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{{Infobox emulator | {{Infobox emulator | ||
|title = DOSBox-X | |title = DOSBox-X | ||
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|screenshotwidth = 250px | |screenshotwidth = 250px | ||
|screenshotcaption = The SDL2 UI on Windows 10. DOSBox-X also has versions for SDL1 and MinGW in the installer. | |screenshotcaption = The SDL2 UI on Windows 10. DOSBox-X also has versions for SDL1 and MinGW in the installer. | ||
| − | |developer = Jonathan Campbell | + | |developer = Jonathan Campbell (maintainer)<br/>Wengier, and others |
|version = {{Version|DOSBox-X}} | |version = {{Version|DOSBox-X}} | ||
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on DOS|DOS]] | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on DOS|DOS]] | ||
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|screenshotwidth = 250px | |screenshotwidth = 250px | ||
|screenshotcaption = DOSBox staging intro screen | |screenshotcaption = DOSBox staging intro screen | ||
| − | |developer = kcgen | + | |developer = kcgen (maintainer) and others |
|version = {{Version|DOSBox Staging}} | |version = {{Version|DOSBox Staging}} | ||
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] | ||
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|website = [https://dosbox-staging.github.io/ dosbox-staging.github.io] | |website = [https://dosbox-staging.github.io/ dosbox-staging.github.io] | ||
|license = GNU GPLv2 | |license = GNU GPLv2 | ||
| + | |source = [https://github.com/sponsors/dosbox-staging GitHub]<br/>[https://opencollective.com/dosbox-staging Open Collective] | ||
|source = [https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging GitHub] | |source = [https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging GitHub] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|screenshotwidth = 250px | |screenshotwidth = 250px | ||
|screenshotcaption = DOSBox ECE game directory screenshot | |screenshotcaption = DOSBox ECE game directory screenshot | ||
| − | |developer = YesterPlay | + | |developer = YesterPlay (maintainer) and others |
|version = {{Version|DOSBox ECE}} | |version = {{Version|DOSBox ECE}} | ||
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] | ||
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|license = GNU GPLv2 | |license = GNU GPLv2 | ||
|source = [https://yesterplay.net/dosboxece/ yesterplay.net/dosboxece] | |source = [https://yesterplay.net/dosboxece/ yesterplay.net/dosboxece] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | The following forks are cores for [[libretro]]: | ||
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| + | {{Infobox emulator | ||
| + | |title = DOSBox Pure | ||
| + | |screenshot = DOSBox Pure.png | ||
| + | |screenshotwidth = 250px | ||
| + | |screenshotcaption = | ||
| + | |developer = Bernhard Schelling (maintainer) and others | ||
| + | |version = {{Version|DOSBox Pure}} | ||
| + | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] | ||
| + | |target = [[POS_(Pong_Consoles)_CPUs_and_Other_Chips#Intel_CPU.27s|Intel CPUs]] | ||
| + | |active = Yes | ||
| + | |website = [https://docs.libretro.com/library/dosbox_pure/] | ||
| + | |license = GNU GPLv2 | ||
| + | |support = [https://ko-fi.com/schelling Ko-fi]<br/>[http://paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3WX4KRRTHN6EL PayPal]<br/>[https://schelling.itch.io/gamepad-phoenix/purchase Gamepad Phoenix] | ||
| + | |source = [https://github.com/schellingb/dosbox-pure GitHub] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Infobox emulator | ||
| + | |title = DOSBox-core | ||
| + | |screenshot = DOSBox-core.png | ||
| + | |screenshotwidth = 250px | ||
| + | |screenshotcaption = | ||
| + | |developer = Nikos Chantziaras (maintainer) and others | ||
| + | |version = | ||
| + | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] | ||
| + | |target = [[POS_(Pong_Consoles)_CPUs_and_Other_Chips#Intel_CPU.27s|Intel CPUs]] | ||
| + | |active = Yes | ||
| + | |website = [https://docs.libretro.com/library/dosbox_pure/] | ||
| + | |license = GNU GPLv2 | ||
| + | |source = [https://github.com/realnc/dosbox-core GitHub] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:33, 30 May 2023
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| Developer(s) | DOSBox Crew |
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| Latest version | 0.74-3 |
| Active | No |
| Platform(s) | Windows Linux FreeBSD and more |
| Emulates | 286 and 386 |
| Website | DOSBox.com |
| Programmed in | C++ |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | tgz |
DOSBox is a free and open-source, high-level 286 and 386 emulator written in C++.
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Overview
DOSBox is capable of emulating many older computer games that are otherwise very difficult if not impossible to play on modern operating systems and hardware. It has very high compatibility, as it can be configured to emulate the environment of many machines, with support for various display modes, including CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy, and VGA. With some work, it is even possible to install and load old Windows operating systems, such as Windows 3.11 and Windows 95, thus potentially being able to play games made for those platforms.
Frontends
Because DOSBox doesn't have a GUI, projects were made to fulfill that role.
- Main article: Frontends#DOSBox
Forks
DOSBox has many forks over the years. This section attempts to list the most notable ones. DOSBox's official wiki also has a partial list of DOSBox forks. Even more forks are listed in the DOSBox forks page of DOSBox Staging's GitHub wiki.
Notable active forks
The following forks are standalone:
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| The SDL2 UI on Windows 10. DOSBox-X also has versions for SDL1 and MinGW in the installer. | |
| Developer(s) | Jonathan Campbell (maintainer) Wengier, and others |
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| Latest version | 2024.03.01 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows macOS Linux DOS |
| Emulates | Intel CPUs NEC PC-98 |
| Website | dosbox-x.com |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | GitHub |
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| DOSBox staging intro screen | |
| Developer(s) | kcgen (maintainer) and others |
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| Latest version | 0.81.0 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows macOS Linux |
| Emulates | Intel CPUs |
| Website | dosbox-staging.github.io |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | GitHub |
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| DOSBox ECE game directory screenshot | |
| Developer(s) | YesterPlay (maintainer) and others |
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| Latest version | r4482 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows Linux |
| Emulates | Intel CPUs |
| Website | yesterplay.net/dosboxece |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | yesterplay.net/dosboxece |
The following forks are cores for libretro:
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| Developer(s) | Bernhard Schelling (maintainer) and others |
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| Latest version | 0.9.9 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows Linux Raspberry Pi |
| Emulates | Intel CPUs |
| Website | [1] |
| Support ($) | Ko-fi PayPal Gamepad Phoenix |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | GitHub |
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| Developer(s) | Nikos Chantziaras (maintainer) and others |
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| Latest version | |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows Linux Raspberry Pi |
| Emulates | Intel CPUs |
| Website | [2] |
| License | GNU GPLv2 |
| Source code | GitHub |
- Main article: POS_(Pong_Consoles)_CPUs_and_Other_Chips#Intel_CPU.27s
Some notable dead forks
- DOSBox Mega Build
- Was an enhanced build of DOSBox focused on serial/networking support. Contains the NE2000 patch, parallel port passthrough, virtual printer, OPL passthrough, and others. However, it hasn't been updated in years, and most of what it added was covered by the actively maintained DOSBox-X fork.
- DOSBox SVN Daum
- Was an enhanced build of DOSBox by ykhwong, with support for Direct3D and HLSL shaders, Glide, Ethernet, virtual printer, and a built-in UI. However, it hasn't been updated in years, and most of what it added was covered by the actively maintained DOSBox-X fork.
- Win31DOSBox
- Win31DOSBox aims to be an easy method of running Windows 3.x games through a customized version of DOSBox-X or DOSBox SVN. Among its many features, it adds an easy setup program and the ability to print from Windows 3.11. The maintainer of Win31DOSBox has since recommended using WineVDM instead.
- To get started, you first need a copy of either Windows 3.11 or WfW (Windows for Workgroups) 3.11. Once you have that, you need to put in either the 6 (Windows 3.11) or 9 (WfW 3.11) floppy images, or the ISO file, or the MSDN self-extracting .exe. After that, running InstallWin31DOSBox.exe which will automatically install Windows 3.x for you. Once it's finished, check that everything works and then install Video for Windows and Quicktime which is located in the Video folder in Program Manager. It is also recommended to install WinG and Win32s as well.
- There are multiple ways to get software onto the system. For folders and files, you can drag them into the C-DRIVE folder. If you have a physical CD you can just insert it into your CD drive. If it's a CD image you need to mount it using a software like Virtual CloneDrive. If it's a floppy disk image you need to drag the respective images over the Extract to A-Drive Folder.exe program which will extract them to the A-DRIVE folder.
- 9xbox
- There was some interest in creating a version of DOSBox that would improve compatibility with Windows 95/98/ME. However, it never passed the theoretical stage.
References
See Also
- Dosbox Compatibility List (Small list of very old emulator builds with flaky compatibility in DOSBox)
