The short version
An x86 PC emulator for running old operating systems and childhood software.
From the HackerLinks archive
86Box
An x86 PC emulator for running old operating systems and childhood software.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-26
Last seen:2026-09-26
Times seen:1
Website:86box.net
Why it caught our attention
A commenter actively uses an emulated Windows 95 PC and finds it fun for visitors and children.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-26
“I've been maintaining an emulated Pentium Pro 200 MHz Windows 95 machine on 86Box for some time with all my favorite old software from childhood. It's great for nostalgia”
acidburnNSA · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Pentium II at 600Mhz with Voodoo 3 Emulated on 86Box with M6 Mac Mini