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They are emulating the hardware, not pirating the software. I don't think DOSBox needs to get permission from id Software because it can run Commander Keen. I
by ChrisClark 11y ago
They are emulating the hardware, not pirating the software.
I don't think DOSBox needs to get permission from id Software because it can run Commander Keen.
If the game publishers want to sell their ROMs, they are free to. In fact, because MAME exists, they actually might find some customers to sell to!
- MaulingMonkey 11y agoOr to take a concrete example, I believe several re-releases on GOG take advantage of DOSBox to ensure games are playable on modern systems.