saintfrater/emuldock-86box repository overview

⁠Welcome to emuldock-86box

⁠Why this image?

First to learn how "docker build" work, then to build a 86box emulator docker. The main idea is to build a "generic" vnc-able image for remote access, using AppImage file from 86box github; this image is base on the saintfrater/basic-debian image

For details see: https://wiki.nox-rhea.org/tutoriaux/docker-related/creer-container-86box⁠

⁠Who can use this image

This image allow you to run complete vetust/vintage PC compatible computers.

⁠Usage

You must expose 5901/tcp port to allow you to connect via VNC to the container.

The default password is password1.

⁠Volumes

Three volumes are created:

volumes:
	- emuldock-86box-customs:/opt/86box/customs
	- emuldock-86box-media:/opt/86box/media
	- emuldock-86box-vnc:/home/emulator/.vnc

It's wise to mount the "media" volume in ro.

The customs volume handle all persistant customisation for the 86box, you should use this as for storing all default configuration, HDD images, "nvr" files (held all bios CMOS saved informations), etc.; if you're stuck down your bios, you should maybe clean this folder first.

The media volume; you can upload any floppies, iso, image, etc you want to mount into the 86box.

The vnc volume handle the vnc password file

⁠chaging default vnc password and keep the change

The VNC password is stored into /home/emulator/.vnc/passwd file.

For permanent password change, you must map the passwd file to your local file system:

logon on the containter as emulator user and type this command

/opt/TurboVNC/bin/vncpasswd

Type twice your password, and reply 'no' to the next question.