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DOSBox 0.74-3 Windows x86

DOSBox is a DOS emulator that uses the SDL library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X...

DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 real-mode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...

You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!

DOSBox is totally free of charge and Open Source.

Check their Downloads page for the most recent and other platforms to the DOSBox version.

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Stunts (DOS)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
   Stunts (also known as 4D Sports Driving) is an early 3D racing video game developed by Distinctive Software, Inc.. The game places emphasis on racing on stunt tracks and features a track editor, it is clearly influenced by the earlier arcade game Hard Drivin' and has many similar elements to the game Stunt Driver which was released around the same time.
   In Stunts, players race a lap around the circuit, with the aim of completing the lap as quickly as possible without crashing. However, these laps often feature special track areas such as loops, jumps (including over tall buildings), slalom roads and corkscrews.

 Stunts (DOS)

Stunts (DOS)The game area is restricted by a large fixed size square area defined and surrounded by a fence which the game is designed to prevent the player from leaving. Players can either race against the clock or choose between six different opponents; there is no support for real-time multiplayer. Stunts features 11 different drivable cars, with either automatic or manual transmission. Replays of races can be saved and reviewed. There are four camera views available during replay and actual driving, and the dashboard is an optional overlay on all views. Another major feature of the game is the built-in track and terrain editor which allows the user to design arbitrary new tracks or modifications of existing tracks.
   The cars can drive on paved roads, gravel roads, icy/snow roads, and grass if driving off the track — which all offer different levels of grip. The game has a relatively advanced pseudo-physics engine for its time which can simulate oversteer and understeer, grip is also proportional to the banking of a curve. The game features a 3D engine with flat shading and no textures, it uses polygonal graphics for most objects, including trees and road signs, there are few sprites. The resolution is 320×200 with 256 colors. There is an option to select high and low detail. The game is written for DOS and executes in real mode.
   Stunts includes a form of copy protection. Each time after running the program, players must complete a specific phrase found in the game manual before being allowed to race. If the player fails to complete the phrase three times, the next race will still load. However, approximately four seconds into the race, the player is informed that he or she did not deactivate the car's security system, the car crashes, and the player is returned to the main menu.
   Since 2001, group of fans (ZakStunts) hosts Stunts races open to everyone. They enable download the track of the month, race with your favourite car and submit your replay. They also run team events, yearly championships and live races. Plus, a huge archive of tracks, custom cars and editing tools.More details about this game can be found on Wikipedia.org

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7-Zip or 7-Z

7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. Also free software with open source. So you don't have to use Winrar or WinZip and wait endless seconds for the greyed button to appear so you can decline to pay $10 for their license, never again. Besides being free, why 7-zip? Well, most of the software I share with you will be 7-zipped.
You can download it here, or search for some updates at their website: https://www.7-zip.org/

Version 24.07, installer for 64-bit Windows.

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86box

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. It's a must-have. You can play with your knowledge to create old systems, just like your old Asus P3BF with Voodoo3 running Windows NT, where you played hours of Quake with your friends. This is version 4.2. Also packed with the respective roms. You can also check newer releases on their Github: https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/latest

There's a lot of videos showing how to use and play with 86box. Here some:

First, PhilsComputerLab teaches how to get started!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xghrSaKn7yM&pp

Then, some ideas from Tech Tangents, that show the system working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qND3Eb0dI0E

Linus Tech Tips below made a video about PCem, which is the same thing. 86box is a fork of PCem, and look how fun it is to revive old memories!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWEE2RJj3YI