diff --git a/_posts/2022-03-18-86box-v3-3.md b/_posts/2022-03-18-86box-v3-3.md index bcde5a8..65da74c 100644 --- a/_posts/2022-03-18-86box-v3-3.md +++ b/_posts/2022-03-18-86box-v3-3.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ image: "/assets/images/v3.3/hero.png" This is the March 2022 update to 86Box, bringing overall bugfixes and some new hardware. As always, you can [download 86Box v3.3 from GitHub](https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/tag/v3.3). -This release also brings a **major change to the Windows version**: it now uses the same Qt user interface as the Linux and (future - don't worry, we're still working on it) macOS versions. As previously stated in the [v3.2 post](/2022/02/16/86box-v3-2.html#now-with-linux), this new interface should look and feel just like the old Windows one, though there are some minor changes. +This release also brings a **major change to the Windows version**: it now uses the same Qt user interface as the Linux and (future - don't worry, we're still working on it) macOS versions. As previously stated in the [v3.2 post]({% post_url 86box-v3-2 %}#now-with-linux), this new interface should look and feel just like the old Windows one, though there are some minor changes.
@@ -68,4 +68,4 @@ This release also brings a **major change to the Windows version**: it now uses * The **Generic ESC/P Dot-Matrix** printer may fail to work on some Windows hosts with a FreeType error on startup. * The new **Compaq Deskpro 386** may fail to boot for some users. * Mouse movement through **Remote Desktop** on Windows hosts is extremely erratic. -* The emulated screen area's size may be off by one pixel on some hosts, especially on HiDPI displays with HiDPI scaling disabled. +* The emulated screen's size may be off by one pixel on some hosts, especially on HiDPI displays with HiDPI scaling disabled. diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index 674e184..c4fd047 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -3,17 +3,13 @@ layout: index title: "Emulator of retro x86-based machines" --- -**86Box** is an IBM PC system emulator that specializes in running old operating systems and software designed for IBM PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent system designs based on the PCI bus. - -Licensing ---------- -86Box is released under the [GNU General Public License, version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html). +**86Box** is a low level x86 emulator that runs older operating systems and software designed for IBM PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent system designs based on the PCI bus. Features -------- -* Easy to use interface -* Cycle-accurate low level emulation of 8086-based processors up to the Pentium II -* Great range of customizability of emulated machines +* Easy to use interface inspired by mainstream hypervisor software +* Low level emulation of 8086-based processors up to the Pentium with focus on accuracy +* Great range of customizability of virtual machines * Many available systems, such as the very first IBM PC 5150 from 1981, or the more obscure IBM PS/2 line of systems based on the Micro Channel Architecture * Lots of supported peripherals including video adapters, sound cards, network adapters, hard disk controllers, and SCSI adapters * MIDI output to Windows built-in MIDI support, FluidSynth, or emulated Roland synthesizers @@ -21,15 +17,16 @@ Features Downloads ------------------------------- -The latest stable version of 86Box is **v3.2.1**, which was released on February 17, 2022, and is available from our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/tag/v3.2.1). +The latest stable version of 86Box is **v3.3**, which was released on March 18, 2022, and is available from our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/tag/v3.3). We also offer [nightly builds](https://ci.86box.net/job/86Box), which are built from the latest source code, but may not be as stable and/or optimized as stable builds. -System requirements and recommendations ---------------------------------------- +Minimum system requirements and recommendations +----------------------------------------------- * Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 processor * Windows version: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 * Linux version: Ubuntu 16.04, Debian 9.0 or other distributions from 2016 onwards +* macOS version (currently nightly builds only): macOS 10.13 High Sierra * 4 GB of RAM Performance may vary depending on both host and guest configuration. Most emulation logic is executed in a single thread; therefore, systems with better IPC (instructions per clock) generally should be able to emulate higher clock speeds. @@ -45,11 +42,7 @@ It is also possible to use 86Box on its own with the `--vmpath`/`-P` command lin Getting started --------------- -If you're a new user, click [here](https://86box.readthedocs.io/en/v3.2/) to see our documentation about the emulator's features and user interface. - -Help ----- -See [frequently asked questions](faq) for solutions to common problems with 86Box or join our IRC or Discord for assistance. +See [our documentation](https://86box.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html) for an overview of the emulator's features and user interface. Get in touch ------------------------------- @@ -74,8 +67,12 @@ YouTube Our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/c/86Box) contains detailed 86Box tutorials and videos about various related topics. ###### The YouTube channel and Twitter account are managed by staff member [DDX](https://ddxofficial.com). +Licensing +--------- +86Box is released under the [GNU General Public License, version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) or later. For more information, see the `COPYING` file in the root of the repository. + +The emulator can also optionally make use of [munt](https://github.com/munt/munt), [FluidSynth](https://www.fluidsynth.org/), [Ghostscript](https://www.ghostscript.com/) and [Discord Game SDK](https://discord.com/developers/docs/game-sdk/sdk-starter-guide), which are distributed under their respective licenses. + Donations --------- -We do not charge you for the emulator but donations are still welcome: [https://paypal.me/86Box](https://paypal.me/86Box) - -You can also support the project on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/86box](https://www.patreon.com/86box) +We do not charge you for the emulator but [donations](https://paypal.me/86Box) are still welcome. You can also support the project on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/86box).