rpix86 is a PC emulator for the Raspberry Pi computer. Its purpose is to allow you to run old DOS games on your RPi. It is based on the DSx86 PC emulator for Nintendo DS game console.
DOSBox Alternatives
DOSBox is described as 'Emulator program which emulates an IBM PC compatible computer running a DOS operating system. Many IBM PC compatible graphics and sound cards are also emulated. This means that original DOS programs (including PC games) are provided with an environment in which they' and is a very popular DOS Emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DOSBox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best DOSBox alternative is DOSBox-X, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DOSBox are DOSBox Staging, iDOS Emulator, DOSBox SVN Daum and D-Fend Reloaded.
Alternatives list
AmpShell is a DOSBox front-end for Windows. The purpose of AmpShell is to make you run games in DOSBox with a simple double click. Includes a portable mode with DOSBox already installed.
Comments about AmpShell as an Alternative to DOSBox
- AmpShell is Free and Open Source
4DOS is a command line interpreter by JP Software, designed to replace the default command interpreter COMMAND.COM in DOS and Windows 95/98/Me. The 4DOS family of programs are meant to replace the default command processor.
Comments about 4DOS as an Alternative to DOSBox
Stephan SokolowDOSBox is an emulator. 4DOS is a COMMAND.COM replacement which you would run inside the emulator.
cdanielscoloradoIn fact you can run 4DOS WITHIN DOSBox, presumably any of the emulators presented here
DOSBox is a 8086 emulator, not an operational system
This alternative is disputed. 4DOS is a legitimate DOSBox alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- 4DOS is Free and Proprietary
because dosbox needs to use command line, so it is hard to use. however AmpShell easier to use.