openMSX for Linux

openMSX is an emulator for the MSX computer system that works on Linux.

It lets you run many versions of MSX computers, such as MSX, MSX2, MSX2+, and MSX Turbo R.

These were popular home computers built around the Z80 processor, originally designed in Japan by ASCII Corporation and Microsoft Japan.

The MSX was meant to be a common computer standard, similar to how VHS became a standard for video.

openMSX is made to copy the MSX hardware very accurately.

It also supports many add-ons and accessories used with the MSX.

Besides MSX systems, openMSX can emulate other devices like the ColecoVision and Sega SG-1000 game consoles, and the SpectraVideo SVI-318 and SVI-328 computers.

The emulator uses an open-source BIOS called C-BIOS by default, which allows you to play MSX games that work with cartridges.

However, if you want to fully emulate all MSX or SpectraVideo features, you need to provide your own BIOS ROM files.

These BIOS files must be put in the ~/.openMSX/share/systemroms folder on your Linux computer.

In summary, openMSX runs on Linux and offers high-accuracy emulation of many MSX models and related systems.

It is best for users who have or can get BIOS ROMs outside the emulator, especially if they want more than cartridge-based games.

The software fits well for tech-savvy users who want safe, reliable MSX and related system emulation without added extras or complex setup.

Keywords to remember: emulator, msx, openmsx, svi, colecovision, sega, sg-1000.