dps8m ☆

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Description:
Simulator of the 36-bit GE/Honeywell/Bull 600/6000-series mainframe computers

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: mainframe simulator multics legacy emulation historical

Install: brew install dps8m

About:
dps8m is a highly accurate simulator for 36-bit GE/Honeywell/Bull 600/6000-series mainframe systems. It enables users to run legacy Multics and GCOS operating systems on modern hardware. The simulator provides a robust environment for historical software preservation, research, and education.

Key Features:

Cycle-accurate simulation of 36-bit mainframe hardware
Support for Multics and GCOS operating systems
High-speed execution with modern I/O integration
Extensive debugging and diagnostic tools

Use Cases:

Running and preserving legacy Multics operating system environments
Mainframe software development and historical research
Educational exploration of vintage computer architectures

Alternatives:

Honeywell 6000 Simulator – dps8m is the actively maintained, open-source successor with broader feature support.

License: ICU

Dependencies: libuv

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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