There's a translation layer for 16-bit Windows programs built to run on 64-bit Windows : retrocomputing@lemmy.sdf.org

submitted 3 days ago by Auster@thebrainbin.org to c/retrocomputing@lemmy.sdf.org

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#retrocomputing #windows

Though it calls itself an emulator, from what I can tell, it's mostly akin to Wine, with only the CPU and DOS being emulated.

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[–] crenquis@lemmy.today 14 points 3 days ago* (1 child)

Developer is very responsive in trying to get a particular program working for you. Reminds me of seamlessly running win16 stuff in OS/2

[–] cruseo@piefed.world 7 points 3 days ago

Reminds me of seamlessly running win16 stuff in OS/2

Or not-so-seamlessly trying to do the reverse, lol

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[–] ThunderComplex@lemmy.today 8 points 3 days ago

Shoulda also called it WOW64 for the lulz