Is DOSBox for Chrome real?

[Deleted User]

I was browsing the Chrome Web Store a couple weeks back and found this:

"http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dosbox-for-google-chrome/jhceknlmaggijlkkcemdaghpniimajhd?hl=en-US

x86 emulator with DOS for Google Chrome™
DOSBox port to Google Chrome™ for running DOS games.

This is an offline app. No network, no sign up is required. It runs on Chrome 31 or later.

For more information about DOSBox, please visit http://www.dosbox.com/"

Is this actually the real DOSBox? I'm asking because there are some extensions for Chrome which install some malware on your computer that shows pop up ads and all the other bad stuff. I don't want to get a virus on my computer.

Thanks,
Erito

Doqtor Kirby

I have used that port without problems, so you should be fine.

Keep in mind that Google is slowly killing off apps on every platform but Chrome OS.

WalkingContradiction

Erito17 wrote:

x86 emulator with DOS for Google Chrome™
DOSBox port to Google Chrome™ for running DOS games.

I believe this is based on jsDOSbox or jDOSbox, which are javascript and java ports of DOSbox. However, I wouldn't be surprised if the source code was modified for use in Chrome.

1607

Pretty sure it uses Chrome Native Client or something. Fun to mess with but no rival to pure Windows DOSBox or DOS itself.

dosbox

Doqtor Kirby wrote:

I have used that port without problems, so you should be fine.

Keep in mind that Google is slowly killing off apps on every platform but Chrome OS.

I think you mean Android.

robobox

Probably not from the DOSBox team, but I would give it a try.

ibmpc5150

I recommend to write about DOSBOX on Software thread or DOSBOX's site (forum).

This thread is for discuss Video Game mainly.

1607

ibmpc5150 wrote:

I recommend to write about DOSBOX on Software thread or DOSBOX's site (forum).

This thread is for discuss Video Game mainly.

I disagree. It's an interesting emulator for platforms where perhaps you cannot install your own software (school, workplace, etc) but can install extensions. Also, it has potential uses for Chrome OS in the future too.

I do believe it has relation to Video Games as it is yet another way to play older games and is also interesting to see it running in Chrome.

ibmpc5150

@1607

DOS Emulator is for running DOS programs, not for game only.
Video Game forum is for discussing about game mainly.

Doqtor Kirby

dosbox wrote:

Doqtor Kirby wrote:

I have used that port without problems, so you should be fine.

Keep in mind that Google is slowly killing off apps on every platform but Chrome OS.

I think you mean Android.

I mean Chrome OS. For Chromebooks.

See also: http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/death- ... rome-apps/
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ibmpc5150 wrote:

@1607

DOS Emulator is for running DOS programs, not for game only.
Video Game forum is for discussing about game mainly.

Emulation is fine in this subboard as long as it pertains to gaming, which DOSBox's primary focus is.

dosbox

Doqtor Kirby wrote:

dosbox wrote:

Doqtor Kirby wrote:

I have used that port without problems, so you should be fine.

Keep in mind that Google is slowly killing off apps on every platform but Chrome OS.

I think you mean Android.

I mean Chrome OS. For Chromebooks.

See also: http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/death- ... rome-apps/
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Yes, but you said before that they were killing apps on every platform BUT chrome; That's why I corrected you.

Doqtor Kirby

dosbox wrote:

Yes, but you said before that they were killing apps on every platform BUT chrome; That's why I corrected you.

The topic pertained to a Chrome app.

My b for not being specific.