FreeDOS vs DOSBox : Which is Better?

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FreeDOS

FreeDOS (formerly Free-DOS and PD-DOS) is a free operating system for IBM PC compatible computers. It intends to provide a complete DOS-compatible environment for running legacy software and supporting embedded systems.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows Linux

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DOSBox

DOSBox is an emulator program that emulates an IBM PC compatible computer running a DOS operating system.

License: Open Source

Categories: Games OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android

FreeDOS VS DOSBox Feature comparision

Feature FreeDOS DOSBox
DOS emulation
Operating system
Portable
Run file in a Sandbox
X86-emulation
Emulates x86 instructions
Support for Long Path Name
Emulation
Electron based
Terminal-based
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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