windows95/README.md
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# windows95
This is Windows 95, running in an [Electron](https://electronjs.org/) app. Yes, it's the full thing. I'm sorry.
## Downloads
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<img src="./.github/images/windows.png" width="24"><br />
Windows
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<span>32-bit</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-setup-ia32.exe">
💿 Installer
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-win32-ia32-2.3.0.zip">
📦 Standalone Zip
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<span>64-bit</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-setup-x64.exe">
💿 Installer
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-win32-ia32-2.3.0.zip">
📦 Standalone Zip
</a><br />
<span>ARM64</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-setup-arm64.exe">
💿 Installer
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-win32-ia32-2.3.0.zip">
📦 Standalone Zip
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<span>
❓ Don't know what kind of chip you have? Hit start, enter "processor" for info.
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<img src="./.github/images/macos.png" width="24"><br />
macOS
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<span>Intel Processor</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-darwin-x64-2.3.0.zip">
📦 Standalone Zip
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<span>Apple M1 Processor</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-darwin-arm64-2.3.0.zip">
📦 Standalone Zip
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<span>
❓ Don't know what kind of chip you have? Learn more at <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211814">apple.com</a>.
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<img src="./.github/images/linux.png" width="24"><br />
Linux
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<span>32-bit</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-1.i386.rpm">
💿 rpm
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95_2.3.0_i386.deb">
💿 deb
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<span>64-bit</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-1.x86_64.rpm">
💿 rpm
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95_2.3.0_amd64.deb">
💿 deb
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<span>ARM64</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-1.arm64.rpm">
💿 rpm
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95_2.3.0_arm64.deb">
💿 deb
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<span>ARMv7 (armhf)</span>
<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95-2.3.0-1.arm64.rpm">
💿 rpm
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<a href="https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases/download/v2.3.0/windows95_2.3.0_armhf.deb">
💿 deb
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![Screenshot](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1426799/44532591-4ceb3680-a6a8-11e8-8c2c-bc29f3bfdef7.png)
## Does it work?
Yes! Quite well, actually - on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Bear in mind that this is written entirely in JavaScript, so please adjust your expectations.
## Should this have been a native app?
Absolutely.
## Does it run Doom (or my other favorite game)?
You'll likely be better off with an actual virtualization app, but the short answer is yes. [Thanks to
@DisplacedGamers](https://youtu.be/xDXqmdFxofM) I can recommend that you switch to a resolution of
640x480 @ 256 colors before starting DOS games - just like in the good ol' days.
## Credits
99% of the work was done over at [v86](https://github.com/copy/v86/) by Copy.
## Contributing
Before you can run this from source, you'll need the disk image. It's not part of the
repository, but you can grab it using the `Show Disk Image` button from the packaged
release, which does include the disk image. You can find that button in the
`Modify C: Drive` section.
Unpack the `images` folder into the `src` folder, creating this layout:
```
- /images/windows95.img
- /images/default-state.bin
- /assets/...
- /bios/...
- /docs/...
```
Once you've done so, run `npm install` and `npm start` to run your local build.
## Other Questions
* [MS-DOS seems to brick the screen](./HELP.md#ms-dos-seems-to-brick-the-screen)
* [Windows 95 is stuck in a bad state](./HELP.md#windows-95-is-stuck-in-a-bad-state)
* [I want to install additional apps or games](./HELP.md#i-want-to-install-additional-apps-or-games)
* [Running in Docker](./docs/docker-instructions.md)
* [Running in an online VM with Kubernetes and Gitpod](./docs/docker-kubernetes-gitpod.md)
## License
This project is provided for educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with and has
not been approved by Microsoft.