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NetherSX2 Classic
Continuation of NetherSX2 based on AetherSX2 3668
NetherSX2-classic is a companion and variant of NetherSX2 that targets a specific older base version of the AetherSX2 emulator (based on the 3668 branch), applying similar custom patches to provide a stable and performant PS2 emulation environment on Android devices. The project stitches in anti-tampering modifications, RetroAchievements notification fixes, and controller and GameDB updates while maintaining the legacy behavior of the classic build for compatibility with titles that might perform better on the older codebase. Because this classic branch starts from a slightly different upstream version than NetherSX2-patch, users often choose it for performance reasons on lower-power devices or for games with known regressions in newer builds. As with the patch variant, the repository includes configuration changes, fixes for widescreen and deinterlacing behavior, and updated game and controller support developed by the community. -
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GNS3
An advanced network simulator to design and configure virtual networks
Build, Design and Test your network in a risk-free virtual environment and access the largest networking community to help. Whether you are studying for your first networking exam or building out a state-wide telecommunications network, GNS3 offers an easy way to design and build networks of any size without the need for hardware. -
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WSABuilds
Run Windows Subsystem For Android on your Windows 10 and Windows 11
WSABuilds is an open-source project that provides customized builds of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), enabling users to run Android applications on Windows with additional features and modifications not included in official releases. The project offers prebuilt packages that integrate enhancements such as Google Play Services support, root access, and improved compatibility with a wider range of Android applications. It simplifies the installation process by packaging these modifications into ready-to-use builds, reducing the complexity typically associated with manual configuration. WSABuilds also includes options for different system architectures and configurations, allowing users to choose builds that best match their hardware and use cases. The project emphasizes flexibility, enabling advanced users to customize their Android environment within Windows. -
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Retrobios
Complete BIOS and firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox
Retrobios is a low-level systems programming project focused on recreating or emulating BIOS-like functionality for legacy or experimental computing environments. It is designed to provide a minimal firmware layer that initializes hardware and prepares systems to boot, often used for educational purposes or retrocomputing experiments. The project likely explores how early computing systems managed hardware abstraction, memory initialization, and device communication before modern operating systems take control. It emphasizes simplicity and transparency, allowing developers to study and modify core boot processes at a granular level. The architecture is typically close to bare metal, requiring knowledge of assembly language and hardware interfaces. It may also serve as a foundation for building custom operating systems or experimenting with low-level system design. Overall, retrobios functions as a learning and experimentation platform for understanding foundational computing concepts. -
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NetherSX2
Continuation of NetherSX2 based on AetherSX2 4248
NetherSX2-patch is a community-driven continuation and enhancement of the NetherSX2 Android PlayStation 2 emulator, itself a modded fork of the open-source AetherSX2 project originally based on PCSX2. It focuses on providing a more complete and feature-rich experience by applying patches to the upstream emulator build and removing ad-related bloat, fixing notification issues, and exposing many internal settings so users have finer control over performance and compatibility on mobile devices. The project maintains an up-to-date GameDB (game compatibility database), improves controller support, and includes widescreen and no-interlace patches that make many games look and run better on modern screens. Developers also include additional fixes specific to AetherSX2 and NetherSX2 builds, along with tools to resign APKs to avoid Play Protect warnings, which makes installation smoother on Android hardware. -
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RetroBIOS
Complete BIOS & firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox, etc.
RetroBIOS is an open-source project that provides complete BIOS and firmware packs for a wide range of emulators and retro gaming platforms. It includes thousands of verified system files required to run consoles and arcade systems accurately across tools like RetroArch, Batocera, RetroPie, and EmuDeck. Each BIOS file is validated against emulator source code to ensure correctness, compatibility, and proper functionality. The project simplifies setup by offering automated install scripts that detect your platform and download only the required missing files. It also includes detailed documentation, cross-platform mappings, and verification tools to help users manage and audit their BIOS collections. Overall, RetroBIOS serves as a reliable, structured solution for retro gaming enthusiasts who want accurate and hassle-free emulator setups. -
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CDemu - a virtual CD/DVD drive for Linux. Project includes Linux kernel module & userspace utilities.
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PSCoverDL
Small tool to download PS1/PS2 covers for DuckStation and PCSX2
PSCoverDL is a companion tool designed to automate the downloading and management of PlayStation game cover art for emulators, providing a user-friendly interface for populating game libraries with visuals. It allows users to select their emulator, specify directories, and automatically retrieve matching cover images based on game metadata. The tool supports multiple platforms and includes features such as multithreading for faster downloads and configuration files for customization. Its graphical interface simplifies the process, making it accessible even to non-technical users. It integrates directly with emulator cache files, ensuring accurate matching between games and covers. The system is designed for efficiency, reducing the manual effort required to curate large collections. Overall, pscoverdl complements the ps2-covers repository by providing automation and usability. -
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Mininet
Emulator for rapid prototyping of Software Defined Networks
Mininet creates a realistic virtual network, running real kernel, switch and application code, on a single machine (VM, cloud or native), in seconds, with a single command. Because you can easily interact with your network using the Mininet CLI (and API), customize it, share it with others, or deploy it on real hardware, Mininet is useful for development, teaching, and research. Mininet is also a great way to develop, share, and experiment with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) systems using OpenFlow and P4. Mininet is actively developed and supported, and is released under a permissive BSD Open Source license. We encourage you to contribute code, bug reports/fixes, documentation, and anything else that can improve the system! Links are virtual ethernet pairs, which live in the Linux kernel and connect our emulated switches to emulated hosts (processes). -
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RetroPie-Setup
Shell script to set up a Raspberry Pi/Odroid/PC
RetroPie‑Setup is a collection of shell scripts designed to install and configure RetroPie—an emulation frontend—on Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Odroid, or PC platforms. It automates installing RetroArch, emulator cores, configuring controllers, themes, and optional ports. Used for retro gaming on varied hardware. -
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py-kms
KMS Server Emulator written in Python
py-kms is a Python-based emulator of Microsoft’s Key Management Service (KMS), designed to simulate activation servers for Windows and Microsoft Office volume licensing systems. It is derived from earlier implementations and reverse-engineered protocols, allowing it to respond to activation requests from client machines. The software supports multiple versions of the KMS protocol, enabling compatibility with a wide range of Windows and Office releases. It can be deployed in various environments, including standalone systems, Docker containers, and service managers like systemd, making it flexible for testing and development scenarios. The emulator includes features such as logging, configurable network parameters, and persistent storage using SQLite. While it is often used for testing activation workflows, it also serves as a practical example of protocol emulation and reverse engineering in software systems. -
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pfeMAME
Python front end for MAME that can run in Linux, Windows, and MacOS
pfeMAME is a front end for the Multiple Arcade Game Emulator (MAME) written in (wx)Python. It is cross platform (tested on Linux (Ubuntu), Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), and MacOS. ). It also includes a graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets which allows control using joystick / gamepad. It supports favourite game flagging, MESS systems, Software Lists (for systems), per-rom input mapping, and launching of other emulation engines. pfeMAME was written by Gareth Finch and the development project started in 2014 . The goal was to create a MAME front end that was simple, as easy as possible to get into, and had some good documentation. It doesn't provide access to every single MAME option, but pretty much all of the relevant ones you will use from day-to-day. You are free to distribute pfeMAME and modify its source as you wish, however pfeMAME is not to be sold or repackaged for commercial sale. -
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Android Emulator Container Scripts
Minimal scripts to run the emulator in a container for various systems
android-emulator-container-scripts turns the Android Emulator into a cloud-native service you can run in Docker and Kubernetes, so teams can provision ephemeral Android devices on demand. It includes scripts and container images that configure the emulator for headless operation, wire up networking, and expose endpoints for ADB and web access. A built-in WebRTC bridge lets you stream the emulator screen to a browser with interactive input, which is ideal for CI dashboards, remote debugging, or demo environments. The project focuses on reproducibility and scale: you define which system image to boot, how to persist or reset data, and how many instances to run, then schedule them like any other workload. GPU acceleration, audio, and sensors can be enabled depending on your host and cluster capabilities, while fallbacks like SwiftShader keep things usable when no GPU is available. -
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PC-BASIC - a GW-BASIC emulator
A free, cross-platform emulator for GW-BASIC, PCjr & Tandy BASIC
PC-BASIC is a free, cross-platform interpreter for GW-BASIC, BASICA, PCjr Cartridge Basic and Tandy 1000 GWBASIC. -- This page is an archive and hosts the legacy version 1.2 of PC-BASIC only. -- For documentation and the latest releases, please see the official homepage: www.pc-basic.org Four source code, discussions and to report bugs please see the GitHub project page https://github.com/robhagemans/pcbasic -
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This project implements a Windows SCSI hard disk driver which simulates physical Solid-State Drive (SSD). This driver includes a simple flash translation layer. Please note that the project is in alpha.
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AxisCameraEmulator is a simple IP video camera emulator, which can be used to test CCTV software. It partially emulate Axis 223M network camera, using jpeg files as video steam. It support small subset of Axis VAPIX.
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mac-on-windows is a pearpc based powerpc emulator. it is faster than pearpc and it have a easy-to-use-gui on A old pentium 2, it lasts a minute for mac os x tiger has started.
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Mobile Cursor
No need to install from your phone. It uses browser as a controller.
Control your mouse cursor from your phone, and you only need your web browser! No additional app required. -
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OpenXCI
A free desktop hypervisor
OpenXCI is a Xen-based desktop hypervisor. Unlike other desktop hypervisors, it is not targeted at businesses wanting remote provisioning, but rather at individuals who want a high-performance alternative to dual/multi-booting. -
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Wolfpack is a server-side Ultima Online MMORPG software. The project has started back in 1998 and has aquired both users and developers since then.
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This is an attempt to make a complete, and playable atari emulator entirely in python and some common modules. Currently, it only requires PyGame 1.5.0 and Numeric.
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The project focuses on the design of a CPU architecture emulator aimed to assembly languages course.
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AmsdosFS is an implementation for Linux of Amsdos filesystem used on Amstrad CPC computers. It is written in Python and uses module Fuse Python to mount DSK images.
