Running DOS Programs on Mac With DOSBox (Macintosh OS X)

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For those of you who want to run your old PC MS DOS programs on Macintosh, there way to do just that. DOSBox can run DOS programs within the Macintosh environment. DOSBox can be downloaded for free at dosbox.com and there is a link to the program on the SchoolFreeware website. Schools and individuals can use DOSBox to run their old DOS software and games on their Mac. This tutorial shows how to get, install and use DOSBox.

DOSBox Download:
http://www.dosbox.com

DOSBox Manual: http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Basic_Setup_and_Installation_of_DosBox

The link to OldDos (install file containing QBasic) is found here:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95upg/tool_s/1.0/W95/EN-US/olddos.exe

Turbo Pascal 5.5 install files are found here:
http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20803

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[SuperNavi64]

I want to download some windows stuff like "windows live movie maker" how do I do that on a MacBook, It always says "this cannot run on DOS mode" or something like that, what do i have to do?

[SchoolFreeware]

@SuperNavi64 Those programs need to run in Windows. You will need an emulator and a copy of Windows. A free Emulator is VirtualBox but you have to find a Windows Install CD someplace. - Also since you have a Mac you can edit movies with iMovie. iMovie should be already installed on your computer.

[SuperNavi64]

@SchoolFreeware yep it is, and thank u very much, but i do want something else. What about a web cam? like on my old computer i had Camstudio. and i would record stuff. what can i use to record inside the computer on a mac? u are a helpful person ^0^

[SchoolFreeware]

@SuperNavi64 I do not know of any free video screen recording software for Mac. Snapz Pro X from Ambrosia Software is what I use for the Mac. They offer a free trial.

[dude555413]

i dont have a programs folder

[SchoolFreeware]

@dude555413 You can make the folder by clicking on File --> New Folder in the Finder's menu

[MrShajack2000]

How do I run old game cds?

[HunterGarbage]

if you don't know how to create a new folder you should not be using a computer

[BonzaiBillie1]

it wont allow me to create a new folder inside the dosbox? could you help me out please?

[CopycatAoW]

Your voice makes me want to kill myself and everyone around me.

[MrBrett203]

i can't get the c drive to mount either HELP PLEASE!!