From 36955b494a5548df1478dbd1b698d5aaf1de51a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?David=20Hrdli=C4=8Dka?= Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:10:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Synchronize with the main readme, cleanups --- index.md | 25 ++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index f62a7d3..795a9f1 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ title: "Emulator of retro x86-based machines" Features -------- + * 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 @@ -17,12 +18,14 @@ Features Downloads --------- + The latest stable version of 86Box is **v3.7.1**, which was released on August 5, 2022, and is available from our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/latest). 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. 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 @@ -31,21 +34,22 @@ Minimum system requirements and recommendations 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. -It is also recommended to use a manager application (**Windows only**) with 86Box for easier handling of multiple virtual machines. -* [WinBox for 86Box](https://github.com/86Box/WinBox-for-86Box) by Laci bá' - * The new manager with improved new user experience; installer, automatic updates of emulator files and more. - * While development is suspended and the repository is archived, the latest version is fully functional. -* [86Box Manager](https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager) by [daviunic](https://github.com/daviunic) (Overdoze) - * The traditional 86Box manager with a simple interface. +It is also recommended to use a manager application with 86Box for easier handling of multiple virtual machines. -It is also possible to use 86Box on its own with the `--vmpath`/`-P` command line option. +* [86Box Manager](https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager) by [Overdoze](https://github.com/daviunic) (Windows only) +* [86Box Manager Lite](https://github.com/insanemal/86box_manager_py) by [Insanemal](https://github.com/insanemal) +* [WinBox for 86Box](https://github.com/86Box/WinBox-for-86Box) by Laci bá' (Windows only) + +However, it is also possible to use 86Box on its own with the `--vmpath`/`-P` command line option. Getting started --------------- + 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 ------------------------------- + You can reach us on our IRC channel, Discord server or Twitter to discuss anything related to retro computing and, of course, 86Box. We look forward to hearing from you!
@@ -62,17 +66,16 @@ You can reach us on our IRC channel, Discord server or Twitter to discuss anythi [Twitter: @86BoxEmulator](https://twitter.com/86BoxEmulator) -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). +[YouTube: 86Box](https://youtube.com/c/86Box) 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](https://paypal.me/86Box) are still welcome. You can also support the project on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/86box).