This guide is written for use with DOSBox 0.74, the latest version as of April 2014.
DOSBox is scary if you don’t know how it works. I've spoken to many people eager to explore pre-Windows classics, but are scared off by the unforgiving text-based interface of DOSBox. While DOSBox may be an emulator, it’s a pretty faithful one, which requires at least a basic knowledge in DOS to get the most from.
And if you’re looking to get the most from it, I’d recommend checking out Abandonia’s excellent guide on using DOSBox, as well as browsing the official Wiki.
If, on the other hand, you’re just looking to get started in the emulator as fast as possible, I think I can help!
