Running DOS Programs on Linux: Duke Nukem Lives! | Linux Today

Running DOS Programs on Linux: Duke Nukem Lives!

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MF
Mitch Frazier
Dec 8, 2008

“DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes
DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already
been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS,
Linux, MacOS X…

“DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode,
Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA
graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent
sound compatibility with older games…”


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Mitch Frazier

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