DOSBox

DOSBox is an x86 emulator which creates a DOS-like environment intended for running MS-DOS-based IBM PC compatible programs, especially computer games, which may not run properly on newer PCs.

I initially installed the ''0.65-1'' version from the repositories but it didn`t behave very well with my chosen game - Syndicate.

So I visited the DOSBox site and downloaded the latest version (0.70) source files , built and and installed it.

You can start the application by typing dosbox at the shell , this will bring up the emulator in a window :-

I have the Syndicate game ready to run in the ~/games/syndicate/ folder so just changed to that folder :-

cd ~/games/syndicate/

...and ran the command to start DOSBox and Syndicate :-

/usr/local/bin/dosbox synd.bat -fullscreen -exit

Here is a screenshot of DOSBox and Syndicate in action :-

When you have finished playing , just Exit the application , this will also close DOSBox and drop you back to your shell.

Looking for an old games , check out the Abandonware Sites page for some download sites.

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