Basilisk II
About
Basilisk II is a free and open-source 68k Macintosh emulator, enabling users to run 68k MacOS software on diverse platforms such as Mac, Windows, Linux, AmigaOS, and MorphOS. This mac-emulator and mac-on-pc solution's primary feature is emulation, though it uniquely requires a separate copy of MacOS and a Macintosh ROM image for operation.
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User Reviews
22 reviews
Mixed
Pros
Immunity to Windows viruses
TCP/IP networking support
Local file system access
Good 68k software compatibility
Included disk image editor
Printing capabilities
MacOS 7.5.5 compatibility
Improved stability on macOS
Cons
Outdated core libraries
Infrequent/uncoordinated updates
Disorganized distribution
Complex setup process
Limited internet browsing
Imperfect software compatibility
General stability concerns
Complex AppleTalk networking
Key Themes
Classic Macintosh emulation
Software compatibility
Development and maintenance status
Networking capabilities
Usability and setup challenges
Outdated components and dependencies