The scourge of x86 emulation – FEX-Emu – A fast linux usermode x86 and x86-64 emulator

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Summary:
- The article explores the technical and philosophical challenges of software emulation, specifically focusing on the FEX-Emu project's efforts to run x86_64 applications on AArch64 systems.
- It highlights the complexities of maintaining compatibility for legacy PC gaming and applications, detailing how emulation layers must bridge the gap between different CPU architectures to ensure performance and stability.

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