| Software | DosBox |
| Type | DOS Emulator |
| Tag | Utility, Gaming |
| Platform | Android, Linux, Windows |
| Privacy Rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| License Model | Free – Open Source |
| Links | dosbox.com Flathub (Dosbox X) Google Play (Magic Dosbox) |
Privacy Pros: FOSS, no ads or trackers
Privacy Cons: None
Tips: Use Dosbox X for Linux and Magic Dosbox for Android. Both are quality forks of the original dosbox.
DOSBox is a free and open-source MS-DOS emulator. It supports running programs – primarily video games – that are otherwise inaccessible since hardware for running a compatible disk operating system (DOS) is obsolete and generally unavailable today. It was first released in 2002, when DOS technology was becoming obsolete. Its adoption for running DOS games is relatively widespread; partially driven by its use in commercial re-releases of games.