joyce ☆

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Description:
Emulates the Amstrad PCW on Unix, Windows and macOS

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: emulator retrocomputing amstrad pcw cpm

Install: brew install joyce

About:
Joyce is a cross-platform emulator that accurately replicates the hardware of the Amstrad PCW series of personal computers. It allows users to run the original CP/M Plus operating system and associated software in a windowed environment. The tool provides a faithful recreation of the PCW's unique 8-bit architecture and display system.

Key Features:

Accurate emulation of Amstrad PCW hardware and CP/M Plus OS
Cross-platform support for Unix, Windows, and macOS
Support for legacy disk image formats and file transfers
Configurable display and input options

Use Cases:

Running legacy business and word processing software from the 1980s
Preserving and accessing historical CP/M applications and data
Retrocomputing and 8-bit system exploration

Alternatives:

PCWEmu – An alternative PCW emulator, often with a focus on web-based or different platform implementations.
JavaCPC – A multi-system emulator that includes PCW support, written in Java for broader platform compatibility.

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