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DOS Browser vs DOSBox

DOS Browser

dos.zone

DOSBox

dosbox.com

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FigureDOS BrowserDOSBox
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
AndroidYes—
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published21
Spec score · MS-DOS Emulators8.0 (#7)9.0 (#1)
PurposeDOS Browser is a browser with hardware acceleration for DOS games.DOSBox is a DOS emulator intended to run older programs and games that do not run on newer computers.

Plans

DOS Browser

  • FreeFree
  • js-dos PremiumPriced on request

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DOSBox

  • DOSBoxFree

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DOS Browser

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DOSBox

DOSBox is a free, open-source DOS emulator for running older programs and games that may not run on newer computers. It emulates 286 and 386 CPUs in real and protected modes, along with XMS and EMS memory. Its graphics support covers Tandy, Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA, and VESA, while sound emulation includes SoundBlaster and Gravis UltraSound cards. Users can mount floppy and CD-ROM images, including ISO and CUE/BIN formats. DOSBox also supports IPX networking through its internal IPXNET program and can emulate a serial nullmodem cable over a network or the internet. The site identifies version 0.74-3 as the latest version and lists builds or packages for Mac OS X, Windows, Fedora, and Debian, along with source code. Its game compatibility list uses statuses including runnable, playable, and supported. For untrusted files, the site recommends secure mode; that mode disables MOUNT, IMGMOUNT, and BOOT. DOSBox runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and the forum is the suggested place to ask about usage or a particular game.

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