Software

Content definition: Tools that support the preservation of executable data or software.

Tools for this content type

		Access, Use and Reuse	Create or Receive (Acquire)	Cross-Lifecycle Functions	Dispose	Ingest	Preservation Action	Preservation Planning	Store
Aaru Data Preservation Suite	Media dump software and disc image manager		X	X		X			X
ArchiFiltre	Overview of folder trees with fine diagrams		X				X		X
DOSBox	DOSBox is a DOS-emulator for different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X.						X
DiscMaster	Website to browse and search vintage computer files from archive.org			X
EXE Explorer	EXE Explorer reads and displays executable file properties and structure.			X		X
Filestar	Universal file converter for 900+ file types.			X		X	X
Jacksum	Jacksum is a fast, multi-threaded command-line tool and Java library for calculating and verifying cryptographic hashes, checksums, and CRCs — 586 algorithms, one consistent interface. Whether you verify file integrity, automate security checks, hunt down duplicates, or work with rare and exotic algorithms — Jacksum makes hashing effortless on Windows, macOS, Linux, and even Android.					X			X
KEEP Emulation Framework	KEEP Emulation Framework (EF) allows users to view and interact with digital files that otherwise would require obsolete hardware and software.						X
ReactOS	ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system for personal computers intended to be binary-compatible with computer programs and device drivers made for Windows Server 2003 and later versions of Windows.						X
Recompute	Automatically generates "playable" virtual machines from source code on github						X