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
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 6:35am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4617dd27
Aug 11, 2023 6:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP 79e99221
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