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DOSBox

Version 0.74-3-3

DOS emulator.

4.4
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DOSBox overview

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, Mac OS 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.

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.

What’s new in version 0.74-3-3

Updated on Nov 18 2020

Version 0.74-3-3:
  • Implement basic file access control for files available from within the emulation, so that programs running inside DOSBox can't access /proc (e.g. /proc/self/mem). (CVE-2019-12594)
  • Unify unmounting code and add some protections against out of bound access when DOS_DRIVES is not 26.
  • Use correct type for return value of strlen.
  • Change scan3x to a bit brighter.
  • Fix unitialized access to some isoDrive fields and improve stability when switching CD images.
  • Small fix to hq3x.
  • Fix 256 colour mode encoding in zmbv.dll.
  • Some small aliassing fix.
  • Change SET to check the size of the MCB when adding variables. Fixes hangs with Norton Commander.
  • Check buffer length before doing tab completion.
  • Correct buffer overflow with very long lines in bat files. (CVE-2019-7165)
  • Correct the boundary check for the internal programs array.
  • Increase stability in max cycles mode by increasing the lower bound.
  • Fix command prompt in windows 3.11 with dynrec core.
  • Fix Win64 dynrec core.
  • Always clear buffers before drawing in OpenGL mode. Fixes artifacts with drivers that have more than 2 buffers and overlays.
  • Fix red border that appeared when scaling the image in OpenGL mode with Nvidia on Linux and Mac.
  • Change default output to opengl on Mac, as surface is very slow there in 64 bit.
  • Add workaround for the mouse unlocking problem with X.org 1.20.1.
  • Fix table access when USE_FULL_TLB is undefined (non-default configuration).
  • Several fixes to prevent compilation errors.
  • Update Visual studio file to fix missing files from 0.74-2.

Information

License

Free

Size

4.2 MB

Downloads

38653

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
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diabygambie77
diabygambie77
Nov 18 2020
0.74-3-3
0.0
Nov 18 2020
0.0
Version: 0.74-3-3
Good
diabygambie77
diabygambie77
Nov 18 2020
0.74-3-3
0.0
Nov 18 2020
0.0
Version: 0.74-3-3
Nice
Dreamkatcha
Dreamkatcha
Dec 10 2006
0.65
0.0
Dec 10 2006
0.0
Version: 0.65
It seems to totally ignore any changes I make to the default DOSBox.Prefs file and doesn't recognise the 'conf' command when I try to remind the app where the config file is located. After setting the frame skipping to 1 and increasing the CPU cycles I managed to run Command & Conquer at a reasonable speed on a Mac Mini 1.4ghz with 512mb RAM.
Guest
Guest
Jul 21 2005
0.63
3.8
Jul 21 2005
3.8
Version: 0.63
Amazingly promising. Runs Ultima Underworld without a hitch. Only problems with hooking it up with more conventional memory, so can't play the sequel
Guest
Guest
Jun 22 2005
0.63
3.8
Jun 22 2005
3.8
Version: 0.63
Works fine except for the characters. This just won't be the same as the keyboard. Example, when I type ":", it shows a ">". How can I solve that?
Guest
Guest
Jun 7 2005
0.63
3.8
Jun 7 2005
3.8
Version: 0.63
such a fantastic application, I really hope there will be an update with saves or macros...? so I don't have to keep mounting the same folder!
Guest
Guest
Dec 7 2004
0.63
3.8
Dec 7 2004
3.8
Version: 0.63
It is fantastic and yet terribly slow. How do I turn off sound? I've got a powerbook G4 and the sound here is worse than my Apple IIc. I wish more info came with this program... I hope there'll be an update... I hope there'll be at least one menu option in the updated version... Would be nice also, if you could click out of this window without having to cmd-tab all the time...(small thing)
Guest
Guest
Dec 3 2004
0.63
3.8
Dec 3 2004
3.8
Version: 0.63
SWEET :D Now I can play Legend of Kyrandia again. Although I originally played the Mac version not DOS.
Guest
Guest
Nov 22 2004
0.63
3.8
Nov 22 2004
3.8
Version: 0.63
I tried to run the programme by double-click on the application. But nothing happens. I've got 10.3.6 and a Pismo G3 500MHz.
Guest
Guest
Nov 11 2004
0.62
3.8
Nov 11 2004
3.8
Version: 0.62
I have Mac OSX 10.2 but I tried to run this program and it refuses to work as the readme.txt states it is for 10.3 only.
Guest
Guest
Oct 3 2004
0.62
3.8
Oct 3 2004
3.8
Version: 0.62
I have radnor and the sdl library installed. I have never really used dos, so I cannot figure out how to mount a cdrom rom. Any help? The dosbox website isnt very helpful.
Guest
Guest
May 22 2004
0.61
3.8
May 22 2004
3.8
Version: 0.61
OK, I didn't realize at first that I needed Radnor to run on top of this: with it, I'm able to run my favorite DOS games after all...and they run on my 1GHz Emac with 750 megs of RAM with no noticeable slowdown in speed (they have motion and sound, but aren't FPS games, so speed isn't as critical). One of these games isn't the most stable going, but it ran with no glitches. I'm really pleased!
Skyhorse
Skyhorse
May 21 2004
0.61
0.0
May 21 2004
0.0
Version: 0.61
So far, basic DOS commands seem to work fine in it (I can't believe I remember them), but unfortunately it still won't run my two favorite DOS games. They were never ported to Mac or even Windows and aren't worth buying Virtual PC for even if I agreed with Microsoft's EULA, but it would be nice to have them again. I'll try Radnor and see if that helps....
Guest
Guest
May 17 2004
0.61
3.8
May 17 2004
3.8
Version: 0.61
It can be a bit slow at times but so far its run every old DOS game I've thrown out it with not crashes.
Guest
Guest
May 17 2004
0.61
3.8
May 17 2004
3.8
Version: 0.61
I can't believe anyone is playing games with this. It's lame-dog slow.
Guest
Guest
May 16 2004
0.61
3.8
May 16 2004
3.8
Version: 0.61
Actually... wasn't this released in February? (checks homepage) It lists the release date of DosBox 0.61 as "Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004."
Guest
Guest
May 15 2004
0.61
3.8
May 15 2004
3.8
Version: 0.61
what a GREAT little app! it appears to run games with near perfect sound and video emulation MUCH better than virtual PC. somethings are a bit buggy, and doesnt run completely smoothly on some games, but its definately something to keep your eye on. good job!
keithverona
keithverona
May 20 2013
5.0
May 20 2013
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jul 21 2005
3.8
Jul 21 2005
3.8
Version: null
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