DOSBox
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VisitDOSBox vs DOSBox-X
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox | DOSBox-X |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Settings are controlled through command-line options and text configuration files that are generated automatically. | It includes a graphical configuration tool and many options for customizing the virtual machine. |
| Networking | DOSBox supports IPX networking through its internal IPXNET program. | The project includes NE2000 Ethernet emulation and networking support. |
| Purpose | DOSBox is a DOS emulator intended to run older programs and games that do not run on newer computers. | DOSBox-X is an open-source DOS emulator for running DOS applications and games. |
DOSBox plans
- DOSBoxFree
DOSBox-X plans
- DOSBox-XFree
- FreeFree
Pick DOSBox if…
DOSBox suits people who want to run older DOS games or programs on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Its emulation and disk-image support may also suit users working with older DOS software or game media.
Pick DOSBox-X if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.