Emulation technology allows modern computers to run older software programs by simulating the environment of obsolete hardware. Software emulators use code to mimic the behavior of older machines, allowing obsolete programs to run without the physical machines they were originally designed for. For example, a teacher wanting to use the vintage Oregon Trail program could run it through a software emulator instead of tracking down outdated hardware. Popular emulators include AppleWin for Apple II software and DosBox for DOS programs.

1. Lesson 4 Emulation Technology Of Archaic Educational Programs

2. Defintion Emulation Know the difference in definition between emulation and simulation. Church-Turing thesis Machines can emulate other machines. Computer solutions that emulate an older system can either be realized on a software/hardware/ network frame of reference. Obsolescence is denied through the ability of the turning machine to simulate the behavior of other machine mechanisms.

3. State of technology Software: A code based system of procedures and protocols . Hardware: The physical touchable components of computer technology. Server Technology : Network applications that utilize emulator characteristics. http://www.digg.com/apple/Online_APPLE_II_Emulator

4. Case study: Teacher wants to use a old copy Of Oregon Trail in the classroom. There are none of the older machines to run the program. Possible alternatives. Run the software in a software emulation solution. Determine if there is any online emulations of the software in question.

5. AppleWin Emulates Apple II Mini Vmac Can emulate Macintosh System 6.8- 7.5 DosBox Portable can emulate IBM PC compatible computer running MS- DOS

6. Thank You Links: http:// www.computerhistory.org /semiconductor/ http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Anthropology/21A-350JFall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm