Casey
Veteran Member
Posting here since I'm referencing MS-DOS/XT/Turbo systems.
We all know about DOSBox, and I suspect most know there's a Linux version. It's also possible to run Linux on a Raspberry Pi. Ergo...
What are the advantages & disadvantages of running DOSBox under Linux in a Pi to emulate a PC/XT/turbo clone? Even 8Mz turbo clone motherboards are getting pricey, and it's not that hard to find a decent 17" vga monitor at a local thrift store. Not for the purist, yes, but I'm looking at economically viable choices. I certainly can't afford a NuXT motherboard! If you really want to cut costs, buy a Pi 2. You'll likely need a HDMI to vga adapter, but they don't cost too much.
Download the images to an SD card, copy them over to the Pi, and Bob's yer uncle. It might be fun (if you have an old carcass) to emulate (excuse the pun) what 8-bit Guy did and put a Pi into a vintage case as a sleeper.
I can imagine some pluses & minuses on my own, but I'm curious about what opinions the regulars have?
We all know about DOSBox, and I suspect most know there's a Linux version. It's also possible to run Linux on a Raspberry Pi. Ergo...
What are the advantages & disadvantages of running DOSBox under Linux in a Pi to emulate a PC/XT/turbo clone? Even 8Mz turbo clone motherboards are getting pricey, and it's not that hard to find a decent 17" vga monitor at a local thrift store. Not for the purist, yes, but I'm looking at economically viable choices. I certainly can't afford a NuXT motherboard! If you really want to cut costs, buy a Pi 2. You'll likely need a HDMI to vga adapter, but they don't cost too much.
Download the images to an SD card, copy them over to the Pi, and Bob's yer uncle. It might be fun (if you have an old carcass) to emulate (excuse the pun) what 8-bit Guy did and put a Pi into a vintage case as a sleeper.
I can imagine some pluses & minuses on my own, but I'm curious about what opinions the regulars have?