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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
DOSBox is an emulator that recreates a MS-DOS compatible environment (complete with Sound, Input, Graphics and even basic networking). This environment is complete enough to run many classic MS-DOS games completely unmodified. In order to utilize all of DOSBox's features you need to first understand some basic concepts about the MS-DOS environment.  
 
DOSBox is an emulator that recreates a MS-DOS compatible environment (complete with Sound, Input, Graphics and even basic networking). This environment is complete enough to run many classic MS-DOS games completely unmodified. In order to utilize all of DOSBox's features you need to first understand some basic concepts about the MS-DOS environment.  
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Latest revision as of 16:52, 21 April 2021



DOSBox is a DOS-emulator for different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X.
Homepage:https://www.dosbox.com/
License:Open Source
Platforms:Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X
Function:Emulation
Content type:Software




Description[edit]

DOSBox is an emulator that recreates a MS-DOS compatible environment (complete with Sound, Input, Graphics and even basic networking). This environment is complete enough to run many classic MS-DOS games completely unmodified. In order to utilize all of DOSBox's features you need to first understand some basic concepts about the MS-DOS environment.

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