DOSBox Staging
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VisitDOSBox Staging vs DOSBox-X
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Staging | DOSBox-X |
|---|---|---|
| License | DOSBox Staging is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later. | The main repository identifies the software as GPL-2.0 licensed. |
| Maintainer | The project says it is maintained by the DOSBox Staging team. | The project is maintained by Jonathan Campbell. |
| Networking | A virtual Novell NE2000 card supplies TCP/IP networking through DHCP, with configurable TCP and UDP port forwarding. | The project includes NE2000 Ethernet emulation and networking support. |
| Purpose | Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in. | DOSBox-X is an open-source DOS emulator for running DOS applications and games. |
| Rating on Softpedia | 3.8 out of 5 from 6 votes | 4.5 out of 5 from an unspecified number of reviews |
DOSBox Staging plans
- DOSBox StagingFree
DOSBox-X plans
- DOSBox-XFree
- FreeFree
Pick DOSBox Staging if…
DOSBox Staging suits people seeking to run DOS or Windows 3.1-era software on Windows, macOS or Linux. It is intended for personal, low-stakes use rather than guaranteed compatibility.
Pick DOSBox-X if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.