ARAnyM
ARAnyM is a software virtual machine for running 32-bit Atari ST, TT, and Falcon operating systems and TOS/GEM applications on host computers.
What ARAnyM is
ARAnyM is a software virtual machine for running 32-bit Atari ST, TT, and Falcon operating systems and TOS/GEM applications on host computers. It provides an MC68040-compatible CPU with optional MMU, an MC68881-compatible FPU, and JIT compilation for CPU and FPU. The listed memory setup includes 14 MB of ST-RAM and configurable Fast-RAM from 0 to 3824 MB. Graphics use host-accelerated fVDI, while sound supports DMA-compatible 16-bit, 48 kHz stereo. Host filesystems are accessible through BetaDOS or a MiNT native XFS driver, and host networking through a MiNT-Net XIF driver. Emulated hardware includes MFP, IKBD, ACIA, VIDEL, BLITTER, FDC, IDE, DSP MC56001, and a bidirectional parallel port. The project describes ARAnyM as unfinished beta work in progress, and identifies Linux-ia32 as the only platform tested and fully working on its feature page. It warns that the goal is not to recreate a specific Atari machine and that some applications may not behave as on original hardware. The software is free under the GNU GPL version 2 or later. AFROS supplies a preconfigured environment with EmuTOS, FreeMiNT, fVDI, XaAES, and TeraDesk.
Good
- Runs Atari ST, TT, and Falcon software
- Includes CPU and FPU JIT compilation
- Supports host filesystem and network access
- Free software under the GNU GPL version 2 or later
- AFROS provides a preconfigured system
Watch out
- Described as unfinished beta work in progress
- Linux-ia32 is the only platform stated as fully working
- Some applications may behave differently than on Atari hardware
Who it suits
ARAnyM is for Atari power users who want to run TOS/GEM applications on a newer host platform. Its stated beta status and Linux-ia32 testing caveat are important for prospective users.
Verdict
ARAnyM offers detailed emulation features for running Atari operating systems and applications on host computers. Its project status and compatibility caveats make it a better fit for users prepared to work with beta software.
Plans and prices
From ARAnyM's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ARAnyM | Free | Free software under the GNU General Public License |
The facts
Each one read from ARAnyM's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Bundled system
- AFROS provides a preconfigured EmuTOS, FreeMiNT, fVDI, XaAES and TeraDesk setup with current ARAnyM drivers, and the page says commercial TOS or disk-driver software is not needed to start it.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility caveat
- The project says its goal is not to emulate an existing Atari machine and warns that some poorly designed applications may not work as they would on original Atari hardware.checked 9 Oct 2026
- CPU and FPU
- It offers an MC68040-compatible CPU with optional MMU, an MC68881-compatible FPU, and a JIT compiler for CPU and FPU.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Development status
- The project describes ARAnyM as unfinished beta work in progress and says Linux-ia32 is the only platform tested and fully working on that page.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The official download page lists v1.1.0 as the latest release and points to Debian and Ubuntu packages as well as source and binary archives.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Graphics and sound
- Features include host-accelerated fVDI graphics and DMA-compatible 16-bit 48 kHz stereo sound.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Host access
- It can access host filesystems through BetaDOS or a MiNT native XFS driver, and host networking through a MiNT-Net XIF driver.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes its goal as providing Atari power users with faster and better machines and keeping TOS/GEM applications usable on a new platform.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The project repository states ARAnyM is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or any later version.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Live CD
- The ARAnyM/AFROS Live CD boots from CD without writing to the hard drive on its own, though users can write to host drives from within AFROS.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Memory
- The feature page lists 14 MB of ST-RAM and configurable Fast-RAM from 0 to 3824 MB.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Other emulated hardware
- The listed hardware includes MFP, IKBD, ACIA, VIDEL, BLITTER, FDC, IDE, DSP MC56001, and a bidirectional parallel port.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ARAnyM is a software virtual machine for running 32-bit Atari ST/TT/Falcon operating systems and TOS/GEM applications on host computers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security and warranty
- The repository license text says the software is distributed without any warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs questions, bug reports, ideas and discussions to its Google Groups mailing list and accepts GitHub issues.checked 9 Oct 2026
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