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DOSBox-X
dosbox-x-app · v2026.03.29,2026.03.29 • deprecated
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Fork of the DOSBox project
brew install --cask dosbox-x-app 111
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2026.03.29,2026.03.291mo ago2026.01.02,20260102233440→2026.03.29,2026.03.29
Review
Mar 10, 2026DOSBox-X is a powerful fork of DOSBox, offering enhanced support for DOS, Windows 3.x, and 9x environments. It's ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts and developers looking to run legacy software on modern systems.
Emulates DOS and early Windows environments for running legacy software and games.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with a strong community, though it has a high number of open issues.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its capabilities for running older Windows versions, with positive feedback from users. No Reddit mentions found.
Pros
- + Enhanced features and performance over original DOSBox
- + Supports a wide range of DOS and early Windows applications
- + Active development and community contributions
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown