Application of Emulators
- Gaming: Emulators allow the user to run games developed for one gaming platform on other platforms.
- Software Development: To detect and resolve compatibility issues early in the development process, developers always use emulators for the simulation of special hardware configurations, operating systems or network conditions.
- Legacy Software Support: On modern platforms, emulation allows us to run legacy software designed for outdated hardware or operating systems. This is particularly useful for businesses and organizations that are dependent on legacy applications to perform essential operations but must update their equipment or move to a more recent operating system.
- Education and Training: For the teaching of computer science concepts, software development techniques and historical computing systems, Emulators play an important role in educational settings.
What is Emulation ?
Emulation is the process of copying the behavior of one computer system (or software) on another system, typically with different hardware or software. In this article, we will look into the Applications, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Emulation.