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Ersatz-11 emulator

How to install Ersatz-11 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the Ersatz-11 emulator. It emulates the PDP-11 computer. The PDP-11 was a series of 16-bit minicomputer produced by Digital Equipment Corporation. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. First,

Windows optional features

How to install telnet client?

Telnet client is needed to connect to many operating systems, which are meant for multi-user environment. In this post, we will see how to install telnet client on Windows and various Linux distributions. First, we should check if the telnet client is already installed. To do so, run telnet in

Installing SIMH Eclipse emulator

! How to install SIMH Eclipse emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH Eclipseemulator. The Eclipsewas a computer made by a company called Data General. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. Installing from source code Like other emulators of

SIMH Nova emulator

! How to install SIMH Nova emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH Nova emulator. The Nova was a computer made by a company called Data General in 1970. ❗There is another nova emulator based on SIMH from a company called Wild Hare, but it is very different from this one. They conflict with each

Wild Hare Nova emulator

! How to install Wild Hare Nova emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the Wild Hare Nova emulator. The emulator is based on SIMH, but not a part of SIMH repository. ❗There is a nova emulator in SIMH repo too, but it is different from this one. They conflict with each other, so install only one of

! How to install SIMH Interdata 7/32 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH Interdata 7/32 emulator. The Model 7/32 and Model 8/32 were 32-bit minicomputers introduced by Perkin-Elmer after they acquired Interdata, Inc., in 1973. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to

How to install Salto emulator?

In this tutorial, we will see how to install Salto emulator. It is an emulator of Xerox Alto. Installing Linux Salto is a very old piece of software, and does not compile on modern distributions. We suggest using ContrAlto emulator instead, especially on Linux. If you really want, you can

Compiling HP 2100 emulator

! How to install SIMH HP 2100 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH HP 2100 emulator. The HP 2100 is a series of 16-bit minicomputers that were produced by Hewlett-Packard (HP) from the mid-1960s to early 1990s. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install

ContrAlto emulator running Alto OS witht the "markup" bitmap drawing software

How to install ContrAlto emulator?

In this tutorial, we will see how to install ContrAlto emulator. It is an emulator of Xerox Alto computers made by Living Computers Museum + Labs. Installing Linux You can download a zip file containing the emulator from its GitHub release section: * ContrAlto-mono.zip Make sure to download the mono release,

PDP-15 emulator being compiled

! How to install SIMH PDP-15 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH PDP-15 emulator. The PDP-15 was the fifth and last of the 18-bit minicomputers produced by Digital Equipment Corporation. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. Installing from

Compiling PDP-11 emulator

! How to install SIMH PDP-11 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH PDP-11 emulator. The PDP-11 was a series of 16-bit minicomputer produced by Digital Equipment Corporation. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. Installing from source code Like

Compiling SIMH PDP-8 emulator

! How to install SIMH PDP-8 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH PDP-8 emulator. The PDP-8 was a minicomputer produced by Digital Equipment Corporation as part of the PDP series. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. Installing from

Compiling SIMH PDP-7 emulator

! How to install SIMH PDP-7 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH PDP-7 emulator. The PDP-7 was a minicomputer produced by Digital Equipment Corporation as part of the PDP series. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. Installing from

How to install DOSBox-Staging?

DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and current development practices. It is meant as a (mostly) drop-in replacement for older DOSBox versions. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to install Kubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro. On

How to install DOSBox?

DOSBox is a free and open-source emulator which runs software for MS-DOS compatible disk operating systems - primarily video games. It was first released in 2002, when DOS technology was becoming obsolete. Its adoption for running DOS games is widespread, with it being used in commercial re-releases of those games

How to install PCem?

PCem (short for PC Emulator) is an IBM PC emulator for Windows and Linux that specializes in running old operating systems and software that are designed for IBM PC compatibles. Originally developed as an IBM PC XT emulator, it later added support for other IBM PC compatible computers as well.

How to install 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. Installing Linux 💡If you have not already installed a Linux distribution, see our tutorials on how to

VirtualBox Window

How to install VirtualBox?

VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of

AltairZ80 splash

How to install SIMH AltairZ80 emulator?

In this tutorial, we will install the SIMH AltairZ80 emulator. This Altair 8800 simulator is part of the SIMH family of simulators. Unlike a real Altair 8800 it features several enhancements: * Choice of processor (8080 CPU, Z80 CPU or 8086 CPU) * Optional banked memory (16 banks with 64 Kbyte) * MMU

Kubuntu Desktop

What to do after installing Kubuntu?

In the last tutorial, we installed Kubuntu 22.04. We need to do some post-installation work before we can start installing different Hypervisors and emulators. So let's start. 💡If you have not installed Kubuntu yet, please see our tutorial on how to install it. You need an installation

Kubuntu Installing

How to install Kubuntu?

In the last tutorial, we prepared a Kubuntu installation media. We will use it in this tutorial to install Kubuntu. If you have not prepared the installation media yet, please see the last tutorial. First, insert the installation media pen drive which you created in the last tutorial in your

How to create a Kubuntu installation media?

How to create a Kubuntu installation media?

As promised, first we will install a beginner-friendly Linux Distribution, Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a very good Linux distribution. It unites Ubuntu with KDE and the fabulous Plasma desktop, bringing a full set of applications. The installation includes productivity, office, email, graphics, photography, and music applications ready to use at startup.

Welcome to VirtuaHub Setup!

So, what are we going to do? First, we will install Kubuntu to dual-boot with Windows. You can escape this step if you are already on a Linux system. If you don’t know what Kubuntu or Linux is, don’t worry, I will explain everything. Then we will install