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Features
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* Easy to use interface inspired by mainstream hypervisor software
* Low level emulation of 8086-based processors up to the Pentium with focus on accuracy
* Great range of customizability of virtual machines
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Downloads
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The latest stable version of 86Box is **v3.7.1**, which was released on August 5, 2022, and is available from our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/86Box/86Box/releases/latest).
We also offer [nightly builds](https://ci.86box.net/job/86Box), which are built from the latest source code, but may not be as stable and/or optimized as stable builds.
Minimum system requirements and recommendations
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* Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 processor
* Windows version: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
* Linux version: Ubuntu 16.04, Debian 9.0 or other distributions from 2016 onwards
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Performance may vary depending on both host and guest configuration. Most emulation logic is executed in a single thread; therefore, systems with better IPC (instructions per clock) generally should be able to emulate higher clock speeds.
It is also recommended to use a manager application (**Windows only**) with 86Box for easier handling of multiple virtual machines.
* [WinBox for 86Box](https://github.com/86Box/WinBox-for-86Box) by Laci bá'
* The new manager with improved new user experience; installer, automatic updates of emulator files and more.
* While development is suspended and the repository is archived, the latest version is fully functional.
* [86Box Manager](https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager) by [daviunic](https://github.com/daviunic) (Overdoze)
* The traditional 86Box manager with a simple interface.
It is also recommended to use a manager application with 86Box for easier handling of multiple virtual machines.
It is also possible to use 86Box on its own with the `--vmpath`/`-P` command line option.
* [86Box Manager](https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager) by [Overdoze](https://github.com/daviunic) (Windows only)
* [86Box Manager Lite](https://github.com/insanemal/86box_manager_py) by [Insanemal](https://github.com/insanemal)
* [WinBox for 86Box](https://github.com/86Box/WinBox-for-86Box) by Laci bá' (Windows only)
However, it is also possible to use 86Box on its own with the `--vmpath`/`-P` command line option.
Getting started
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See [our documentation](https://86box.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html) for an overview of the emulator's features and user interface.
<a name="social" />Get in touch
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You can reach us on our IRC channel, Discord server or Twitter to discuss anything related to retro computing and, of course, 86Box. We look forward to hearing from you!
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[Twitter: @86BoxEmulator](https://twitter.com/86BoxEmulator)
YouTube
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Our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/c/86Box) contains detailed 86Box tutorials and videos about various related topics.
###### The YouTube channel and Twitter account are managed by staff member [DDX](https://ddxofficial.com).
[YouTube: 86Box](https://youtube.com/c/86Box)
Licensing
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86Box is released under the [GNU General Public License, version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html) or later. For more information, see the `COPYING` file in the root of the repository.
The emulator can also optionally make use of [munt](https://github.com/munt/munt), [FluidSynth](https://www.fluidsynth.org/), [Ghostscript](https://www.ghostscript.com/) and [Discord Game SDK](https://discord.com/developers/docs/game-sdk/sdk-starter-guide), which are distributed under their respective licenses.
Donations
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We do not charge you for the emulator but [donations](https://paypal.me/86Box) are still welcome. You can also support the project on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/86box).