This is an x86 emulator written in pure Java based on the Dosbox project. It currently supports running Dosbox's built in DOS and well as booting into Windows 95/98/NT4.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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, Raspberry Pi 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 Pure and D-Fend Reloaded.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Online
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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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
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.
Platforms
- Windows
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
