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SpecX README
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[SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS]
- Pentium 133MHz or above (for true speed emulation)
- 2MB Graphics card
- Windows 95/98/NT4 or higher
- DirectX

[NEW!]
Version 1.12 (Released 23rd May '99)
- ROM protection added
- Better multitasking (goes to sleep when paused)
- ESC activates menu

Version 1.11 (Released 2nd February '99)
- Bug fix when loading TAP files from command line
- Border emulation complete in all screen modes

Version 1.10 (Released 20th October '98)
- WAV/RAW file loading (for old tapes & TZX files)
- Proper border emulation in fullscreen modes

Version 1.09 (Released 1st October '98)
- TAP file loading
- 2x2 window support in all bit-depths
- Improved Help file with FAQ's and hyperlinks
- Preferences dialog
- Windows '98 style title bar for '95 & NT users
- Proper border emulation (only in 16-bit 1x1 window so far)

[SOFTWARE INFORMATION]
This software is shareware. You may freely distribute the software as long
as it is not modified, and this file is kept with it.
The Spectrum ROM is included as part of the emulator and remains the
copyright of Amstrad Electronics Plc.
If the copyright holders of the snapshots object to them being included as
part of this package, please get in touch and I will remove them.

[DISCLAIMER]
SpecX has been tested on a number of different machines and I am not aware
of any bugs. However I can not be responsible for any loss or damage that
results from the use of this program. Use it at your own risk.

[UPDATES]
Updates can be found at http://www.methedrine.demon.co.uk/spec.html
Please report bugs to Robin Edwards (robin@methedrine.demon.co.uk)

[KNOWN BUGS]
- Flag bits 3 & 5 are not completed emulated