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#10 What is an Emulator?

Kopec Explains Software

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How Virtual Machines Are Different From Emulators?

A virtual machine is more of a generic term than an emulator. It doesn't necessarily have to always simulate every single piece of the original device when we're talking about a virtual machine. There's going to be an issue actually pretty soon, because Apple is switching its microprocessor architecture from x86 Intel microprocessors to its own R Markitecture microprocessors. If you put in a ton of work, but it's never going to be 100% the same, but still a worthwhile programming project and experience.

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