What is DOSEMU?
DOSEMU is an open-source emulator that enables users to run DOS applications and games on Linux and other UNIX-like operating systems. It emulates an Intel x86 PC environment along with all the features of a DOS system, allowing DOS software to run seamlessly on modern operating systems.
Some key features of DOSEMU include:
- Full emulation of an x86 CPU, various graphics cards, sound cards, mouse, and other hardware to run DOS applications natively.
- Support for long filenames, superdirectories and partitions up to 2TB to enhance DOS usability.
- Virtual disk drives to conveniently install DOS from disk images.
- Built-in DOS debugging and automated test tools for testing and troubleshooting applications.
- Support for hosting the Linux operating system simultaneously for multitasking and transferring files between Linux and emulated DOS sessions.
With its ability to provide a complete DOS environment on top of Linux and Unix machines, DOSEMU opens up endless possibilities for running legacy DOS software on modern systems. Everything from old DOS games and niche applications to mission-critical business software can be conveniently run using DOSEMU.