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Bochs

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description Bochs Overview

Bochs is an open-source virtualization software that allows you to run various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, within a self-contained environment on your host computer without requiring a full hardware emulation layer.

help Bochs FAQ

Is Bochs a virtual machine or a full hardware emulator?

Bochs is a full x86 PC emulator that models the processor, BIOS, memory, and common hardware devices. Its documentation explicitly says it does not use dynamic translation or hardware virtualization in the way VirtualBox or VMware do.

Can Bochs run Windows, Linux, and DOS?

Yes. The Bochs project says it can run operating systems including Linux, DOS, and Microsoft Windows inside the emulated PC.

Which host platforms support Bochs?

Bochs can be compiled for Windows, Linux, BSD systems, and macOS among other platforms. The project describes it as portable open-source C++ software and currently lists Bochs 3.1 as its latest release.

What can I attach to a Bochs guest system?

Bochs supports disk-image files, ISO CD-ROM images, floppy images, IDE hard disks, network cards, sound cards, and emulated USB devices. It also includes optional command-line and graphical debuggers for inspecting an x86 guest.

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