86Box is a low level x86 emulator that runs older operating systems and software designed for IBM PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent system designs based on the PCI bus. Easy to use interface inspired by mainstream hypervisor software. Low level emulation of 8086-based processors up to the Pentium with focus on accuracy. Great range of customizability of virtual machines. Many available systems, such as the very first IBM PC 5150 from 1981, or the more obscure IBM PS/2 line of systems based on the Micro Channel Architecture. Lots of supported peripherals including video adapters, sound cards, network adapters, hard disk controllers, and SCSI adapters. MIDI output to Windows built-in MIDI support, FluidSynth, or emulated Roland synthesizers. Supports running MS-DOS, older Windows versions, OS/2, many Linux distributions, or vintage systems such as BeOS or NEXTSTEP, and applications for these systems.

Features

  • Low level emulation of 8086-based processors up to the Pentium with focus on accuracy
  • Great range of customizability of virtual machines
  • Easy to use interface inspired by mainstream hypervisor software
  • Lots of supported peripherals including video adapters, sound cards, network adapters, hard disk controllers, and SCSI adapters
  • MIDI output to Windows built-in MIDI support, FluidSynth, or emulated Roland synthesizers
  • Supports running MS-DOS, older Windows versions, OS/2, many Linux distributions

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Emulators

Registered

2022-10-18