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An [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.
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 ==


* <div name="AppleWin"></div>[[AppleWin]] - An Apple ][ Emulator for Windows. Play Apple ][ games on your PC.
* <div name="AppleWin"></div>[[AppleWin]] - An Apple ][ Emulator for Windows. Play Apple ][ games on your PC.
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* <div name="MESS"></div>[http://mess.emuverse.com/ MESS] - Emulates about 239 systems including IBM PC 08/16/82, IBM PC 10/27/82 and IBM PC/XT (CGA). Free Ware.
* <div name="MESS"></div>[http://mess.emuverse.com/ MESS] - Emulates about 239 systems including IBM PC 08/16/82, IBM PC 10/27/82 and IBM PC/XT (CGA). Free Ware.


==<br /> Hardware Emulators ==
<blockquote>
===<br /> Audio Emulators ===
===<br /> Audio Emulators ===


* <div name="VDMS"></div>[[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.'''''
* <div name="VDMS"></div>[[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 supported or recommended.'''''
* <div name="MT32Emu"></div>[[Roland MT-32 Emulator]] - The first Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Has been superceded by [[#Munt">Munt (see below)]]
* <div name="MT32Emu"></div>[[Roland MT-32 Emulator]] - The first Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Has been superseded by [[#Munt|Munt (see below)]]
* <div name="Munt"></div>[[Munt]] - A Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Experience the early Sierra SCI game music as it was meant to be heard.
* <div name="Munt"></div>[[Munt]] - A Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Experience the early Sierra SCI game music as it was meant to be heard.
===<br /> Optical Drive Emulators ===
* [[DAEMON Tools]]
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==<br /> References ==
==<br /> References ==
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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]]
* [[General Game Help]]
* [[General Game Help]]
* [[:Category:Game Troubleshooting|Game Troubleshooting]]
* [[:Category:Game Compatibility Troubleshooting |Compatibility Troubleshooting]]
* [[Utilities]]
* [[Utilities]]
* [[Utilities|Main Utilities Page]]
* [[Utilities|Main Utilities Page]]
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[[Category:Technical Info]]
[[Category:Game Help]]
[[Category:Game Help]]
[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Patches and Updates]]
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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.
  • MESS - Emulates about 239 systems including IBM PC 08/16/82, IBM PC 10/27/82 and IBM PC/XT (CGA). Free Ware.


Hardware Emulators


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 supported or recommended.
  • Roland MT-32 Emulator - The first Roland MT-32 Sound Module emulator. Has been superseded by 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.


Optical Drive Emulators


References


See Also

 

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