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Emu8086 vs HackADay

A side-by-side look at Emu8086 and HackADay. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Emu8086

Emu8086

Development

Emu8086 is an emulator for the Intel 8086 16-bit microprocessor. It allows software made for the 8086 CPU to be run on modern computers without any modifications. It's useful for learning assembly language, debugging old DOS programs or playing classic DOS games that rely on the 8086 instruction set.

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HackADay

HackADay

News & Books

HackADay is a blog that publishes articles daily about hardware and software hacks, covering topics like electronics, programming, 3D printing, and more. It features everything from small Arduino-based projects to large open source hardware initiatives.

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