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hercules

Software implementation of System/370 and ESA/390

  • emulator
  • CLI
  • TERMINAL
  • EMULATION
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 1, 2026 description in en

Description

Mainframe operating systems and software can be emulated for learning, preservation, testing, or compatibility work.

It is useful for people studying IBM mainframe environments, maintaining legacy software, or running historical systems on modern hardware. Correct use requires legal system images, careful configuration, and understanding of virtual disks, networking, and console operation.

How to run

hercules

Commands: hercules

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