In the OS2.org web forum, Martin Klingenfu? is searching for someone to port the DOS emulator "DOS Box" (http://dosbox.sourceforge.net) to OS/2.
Mr. Klingenfu? personally offers a payment of EUR 500 and encourages other people to sponsor the project.
" DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X...
DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...
You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!
DOSBox is totally free of charge and OpenSource."
To qualify as successful, the ported application needs to offer the same features as the Windows version. The developer would have to publish the source code and, if possible, be available for further maintenance of the project.
People who want to sponsor the project should donate at least EUR 20 to make it worthwhile. Mr. Klingenfu? guarantees a refund in case the project should fail.
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Source: OS2VOICE