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AV-8B Harrier Assault: A DOSBox Staging battle plan

1 day ago5 min read

AV-8B Harrier Assault: A DOSBox Staging battle plan

This is a guide on running the original Simis 1992 sim, AV-8B Harrier Assault, in DOSBox Staging.

TFX (Tactical Fighter eXperiment) in DOSBox Staging

5 days ago5 min read

TFX (Tactical Fighter eXperiment) in DOSBox Staging

A guide covering running the DOS flight sim, TFX from Digital Image Design, under DOSBox Staging emulation.

F-15 Strike Eagle II in DOSBox Staging

7 days ago6 min read

F-15 Strike Eagle II in DOSBox Staging

Running F-15 Strike Eagle II from MicroProse in DOSBox Staging.

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AV-8B Harrier Assault: A DOSBox Staging battle plan

1 day ago5 min read

AV-8B Harrier Assault: A DOSBox Staging battle plan

This is a guide on running the original Simis 1992 sim, AV-8B Harrier Assault, in DOSBox Staging.

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TFX (Tactical Fighter eXperiment) in DOSBox Staging

5 days ago5 min read

TFX (Tactical Fighter eXperiment) in DOSBox Staging

A guide covering running the DOS flight sim, TFX from Digital Image Design, under DOSBox Staging emulation.

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F-15 Strike Eagle II in DOSBox Staging

7 days ago6 min read

F-15 Strike Eagle II in DOSBox Staging

Running F-15 Strike Eagle II from MicroProse in DOSBox Staging.

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F29 Retaliator: A DOSBox Staging guide

Jan 33 min read

F29 Retaliator: A DOSBox Staging guide

Setting up F29 Retaliator, from DIgital Image Design in DOSBox Staging.

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Tech refresh 2025: Tornado

Dec 28, 20241 min read

Tech refresh 2025: Tornado

This is a tech refresh article describing any changes since the original article, 'The Tornado (Digital Integration) guide' was published.

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Tech refresh 2025: Wing Commander: Privateer

Dec 28, 20242 min read

Tech refresh 2025: Wing Commander: Privateer

This is a tech refresh article describing any changes since the original article, was published.

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Tech refresh 2025: Jane's AH-64D Longbow

Dec 28, 20243 min read

Tech refresh 2025: Jane's AH-64D Longbow

This is a tech refresh article describing revised DOSBox configurations for the DOS versions and additional testing of the Glide versions si

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If you're unsure about Glide wrappers, this guide may help answer your questions.

Can different Glide wrappers coexist together?

How do you use one Glide wrapper instead of the other?

And how to use them with games and DOSBox-X?

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