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An [ | An [[w:Emulator|emulator]] is a program that creates an environment that mimics that of another machine. It creates a mathematical model (in the form of a software program) that emulates ALL of the hardware, including the CPU. Because of this, the overhead of running an emulator can be rather high, but potentially perfectly emulate the ideal environment for your old program or game. This emulated machine can be a "virtual" Apple ][ computer, an old DOS box or even a dedicated game console. | ||
===<br /> Platform Emulators === | ===<br /> Platform Emulators === | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[DAEMON Tools]] | |||
* [[Windows 3x on DOSBox Guide|Main Windows 3x Page]] | * [[Windows 3x on DOSBox Guide|Main Windows 3x Page]] | ||
* [[DOSBox|Main DOSBox Page]] | * [[DOSBox|Main DOSBox Page]] | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 4 November 2024
Emulators
An emulator is a program that creates an environment that mimics that of another machine. It creates a mathematical model (in the form of a software program) that emulates ALL of the hardware, including the CPU. Because of this, the overhead of running an emulator can be rather high, but potentially perfectly emulate the ideal environment for your old program or game. This emulated machine can be a "virtual" Apple ][ computer, an old DOS box or even a dedicated game console.
Platform Emulators
- AppleWin - An Apple ][ Emulator for Windows. Play Apple ][ games on your PC.
- DOSBox - A true x86 emulator. Emulates an older PC running DOS - Open source. Designed for old DOS games. Your best solution for running DOS games.
- Installing Windows 3x in DOSBox - Win3x can be installed in DOSBox for Windows 3x games.
- MESS - Emulates about 239 systems including IBM PC 08/16/82, IBM PC 10/27/82 and IBM PC/XT (CGA). Free Ware.
Audio Emulators
- VDMSound - DOS emulator for 16 bit access to audio hardware. Emulates a Sound Blaster compatible, an MPU-401 interface (MIDI) and a game port. Only works on Windows NT/2000/XP. Free Ware. No longer suppoerted or recommended.
- Roland MT-32 Emulator - The first Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Has been superceded by #Munt">Munt (see below)
- Munt - A Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Experience the early Sierra SCI game music as it was meant to be heard.
References
See Also
- DAEMON Tools
- Main Windows 3x Page
- Main DOSBox Page
- General Game Help
- Utilities
- Main Utilities Page
- Main Update Page
