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Revision as of 20:28, 14 January 2024
- This article is dedicated to Operating systems that have been discontinued.
- See also History of emulation page.
- note this article is currently mirroring Emulators on DOS, Emulators on Classic Mac OS, Emulators on IRIX
- Platforms in this article - DOS, Classic Mac OS, Windows 9x and IRIX
DOS
Born from the dawn of the digital age, DOS, reigned supreme through the 80s and early 90s. Though far from sleek, its unassuming might empowered millions to navigate the nascent world of personal computing.
With bare bones efficiency, DOS offered accessible power. Simple commands unlocked a plethora of tasks, from crafting documents to unleashing the magic of text-based adventures. For countless users, DOS wasn't just a tool; it was a canvas for exploration, a gateway to programming adventures and tinkering with the very fabric of digital logic.
While its limitations challenged and its error messages mocked, DOS fostered a generation of resourceful pioneers, adept at navigating command labyrinths and conjuring digital magic from lines of code. This era forged a unique bond between user and machine, where every keystroke held consequence and mastery felt truly earned.
Though DOS may grace museums now, its influence echoes in every modern operating system. Its legacy of simplicity and raw power reminds us that the most transformative innovations often arise from humble beginnings.
- For software that emulates DOS on other hardware, see x86 CPUs.
Atari
Atari 2600
Atari ST
Nintendo
NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
Game Boy / Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance
DSiWare
Sega
Master System / GameGear
Genesis / Mega Drive
VMU
Sony
PocketStation
Magnavox
Odyssey
Odyssey²
GCE
Vectrex
Emerson
Emerson Arcadia 2001
NEC
PC-FX
PC-8800 series
- P88SR
- Only compatible with DOS/V incompatible PC-98 machines running MS-DOS.
Sharp
X1
| Name
|
Version
|
X1T
|
X1TZ
|
X1Tw
|
FLOSS
|
Active
|
Recommended
|
| X1EMU
|
0.5
|
✓
|
✗
|
✗
|
?
|
✗
|
✗
|
Apple
Macintosh line
Microsoft
MSX series
Commodore
Commodore 64
Amiga line
Sinclair
ZX81
ZX Spectrum
Amstrad
Amstrad CPC
x86 CPUs
Source ports
Super Mario 64
Classic Mac OS
From 1984 to 2001, Classic Mac OS, with its revolutionary graphical user interface and iconic single-button mouse, sparked a digital revolution. It empowered users with intuitive interaction and laid the foundation for modern computing interfaces.
Classic Mac OS
|
| Developer
|
Apple
|
| Type
|
Operating systems
|
| Release date
|
1984
|
| Discontinued
|
2001
|
| Latest release
|
Mac OS 9
|
- For emulators that run on macOS (previously Mac OS X), see Emulators on macOS.
- For software that emulates macOS on other hardware, see Macintosh line.
Nintendo
NES/Famicom
Super Nintendo
Game Boy/Color
Sony
PlayStation
| Name
|
Latest Version
|
68k
|
PPC
|
FLOSS
|
Active
|
Recommended
|
| Connectix VGS
|
1.4.1
|
✗
|
✓
|
✗
|
✗
|
✓
|
Commodore
Vic 20
C64
Sinclair
ZX Spectrum
Amstrad
Amstrad CPC
Tandy
TRS-80
Apple
Apple III
Palm
Palm OS
Windows 9x
Windows 9x
|
| Developer
|
Microsoft
|
| Type
|
Operating systems
|
| Release date
|
1995
|
| Discontinued
|
July 11, 2006
|
| Latest release
|
Windows Me
|
- For software that emulates Windows 9x on other hardware, see Windows_95/98/ME_emulators.
From 1995 to 2000, Windows 9x based operating systems painted the nascent digital landscape with vibrant hues and infectious possibilities. Though often temperamental, its intuitiveness and accessibility ushered in a new era of personal computing.
The iconic desktop metaphor and pre-installed games beckoned exploration, while dial-up connections hummed the soundtrack to global connectivity. Floppy disks, the currency of shareware treasures, fostered vibrant communities, united by troubleshooting forums and a shared language of shortcuts and error messages.
Windows 9x was a democratizing force, empowering users to create, connect, and play. Paint and Game Maker unleashed creativity, while Glide-based games ushered in a new era of 3D graphics for computers. Its limitations fostered ingenuity, and every mastered tweak felt like a personal conquest.
Though now as a legacy OS, Windows 9x's influence on interface design, user interaction, and accessibility remains. It was a learning platform, a social hub, and a canvas for digital dreams. A colorful pixelated playground that forever changed the trajectory of personal computing.
Nintendo
NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
Nintendo 64
Arcade
Multi-Arcade
IRIX
IRIX
|
| Developer
|
Silicon Graphics
|
| Type
|
Operating systems
|
| Release date
|
1988
|
| Discontinued
|
2013
|
| Latest release
|
6.5.30
|
Consoles
Game Boy Advance
Computers
Atari ST
x86 CPUs
Macintosh
ScummVM
References
- ↑ As calculated by Carlo Delhez's clkfreq, originally distributed with his XTender emulator. The ZX81 has relatively complicated timing mechanics, depending on signalling of WAIT during NMI; relative speed is a measurement of how closely an emulator matches a real machine in terms of clock cycles spent processing within a frame. 100.0% denotes the same execution speed as a real machine.
- ↑ After turning off the simulated hardware improvements that were not standard in the original computer.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shareware. Requires license to unlock full version.
- ↑ recommended if you have a 3dfx card
