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DOSBox

Name: DOSBox
Author: The DOSBox Team

Run old DOS applications

by The DOSBox Team

Download

Official site: flathub.org

About DOSBox

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator using SDL for easy portability to different platforms.

It has already been ported to several different platforms, such as

Windows, BeOS, Linux, Mac OS X.

DOSBox emulates a 286/386 realmode CPU, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS,

a SoundBlaster card for excellent sound compatibility with older games.

You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox,

it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!

How to install DOSBox

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.dosbox.DOSBox
Open DOSBox once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is DOSBox free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where DOSBox is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install DOSBox from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.dosbox.DOSBox. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is DOSBox safe?

DOSBox downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.