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-Virtual Jaguar v2.0.0 GCC/SDL release README
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+Virtual Jaguar v2.0.0 GCC/Qt release README
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The use of Commercial ROMs without owning the original cartridge is illegal in
most countries and could result in fines and/or legal actions.
The use of Commercial ROMs without owning the original cartridge is illegal in
most countries and could result in fines and/or legal actions.
-This software is released under the GPL v2 or later. For more information I
-direct you to the GPL.TXT. You may hack/change the code anyway you like. You
+This software is released under the GPL v3 or later. For more information I
+direct you to the GPLv3 file. You may hack/change the code anyway you like. You
may not commercially sell this software. If you make changes, release the
source code to the public and send the changes you made to the original
authors.
may not commercially sell this software. If you make changes, release the
source code to the public and send the changes you made to the original
authors.
file, which is simply a 1, 2, or 4 Meg dump of a Jaguar cartridge ROM which
loads at $800000 in the Jaguar memory space.
file, which is simply a 1, 2, or 4 Meg dump of a Jaguar cartridge ROM which
loads at $800000 in the Jaguar memory space.
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-- What is Virtual Jaguar GCC/SDL? -
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+- What is Virtual Jaguar GCC/Qt? -
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Virtual Jaguar is software dedicated to emulating the Atari Jaguar hardware on
a standard PC. The software was originally developed by David Raingeard of
Potato Emulation [http://potato.emu-france.com] and was released under the GPL
on 25 June 2003.
Virtual Jaguar is software dedicated to emulating the Atari Jaguar hardware on
a standard PC. The software was originally developed by David Raingeard of
Potato Emulation [http://potato.emu-france.com] and was released under the GPL
on 25 June 2003.
UN*X based systems (BeOS, Linux, FreeBSD and MacOS). It may run on other
systems as well but we can not guarantee that.
UN*X based systems (BeOS, Linux, FreeBSD and MacOS). It may run on other
systems as well but we can not guarantee that.
More information about the incredible SDL libraries can be found at
http://www.libsdl.org. Thanks Sam--you rock! :)
More information about the incredible SDL libraries can be found at
http://www.libsdl.org. Thanks Sam--you rock! :)
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-- Using Virtual Jaguar GCC/SDL -
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+- Using Virtual Jaguar GCC/Qt -
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After compiling the binary (see INSTALL) you can now run original Atari Jaguar
games. These games are distributed on cartridges and can therefore cannot be
used on a PC (we're still waiting for that Jaguar-on-a-PCI-card that you plug
into your late model PC, complete with cartridge slot and controller connectors
After compiling the binary (see INSTALL) you can now run original Atari Jaguar
games. These games are distributed on cartridges and can therefore cannot be
used on a PC (we're still waiting for that Jaguar-on-a-PCI-card that you plug
into your late model PC, complete with cartridge slot and controller connectors
Besides the ROM images from commercial games, you may also need to obtain the
Atari Jaguar boot ROM (and/or CD boot ROM) which you must copy to the BIOS
directory. For legal issues concerning ROM images please consult the DISCLAIMER
Besides the ROM images from commercial games, you may also need to obtain the
Atari Jaguar boot ROM (and/or CD boot ROM) which you must copy to the BIOS
directory. For legal issues concerning ROM images please consult the DISCLAIMER
the GUI (pressing ESC again will take you back to the game). To exit VJ, you
can either select File|Quit or press the "Q" key on your keyboard. If you want
to change the key layout, simply edit the vj.cfg file and change the keys. :)
the GUI (pressing ESC again will take you back to the game). To exit VJ, you
can either select File|Quit or press the "Q" key on your keyboard. If you want
to change the key layout, simply edit the vj.cfg file and change the keys. :)