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= Where can I get Spectrum software? = | == Where can I get Spectrum software? == | ||
[http://www.worldofspectrum.org/ World of Spectrum] is the largest archive of Spectrum software (and other material including magazines, books, emulators and utilities, as well as being home to the [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/ WoS forums], the most active discussion forum for the Spectrum). | [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/ World of Spectrum] is the largest archive of Spectrum software (and other material including magazines, books, emulators and utilities, as well as being home to the [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/ WoS forums], the most active discussion forum for the Spectrum). | ||
= Why doesn't World Of Spectrum have (incredibly famous Spectrum game) available for download? = | == Why doesn't World Of Spectrum have (incredibly famous Spectrum game) available for download? == | ||
Software from the Spectrum's commercial era is still under copyright, often owned by companies who are still trading. World Of Spectrum has a policy of respecting the wishes of copyright holders, and actively seeking permission for their software to be redistributed, and unfortunately the rights holders for a number of prominent software houses (including Ultimate and Codemasters) have declined permission. | Software from the Spectrum's commercial era is still under copyright, often owned by companies who are still trading. World Of Spectrum has a policy of respecting the wishes of copyright holders, and actively seeking permission for their software to be redistributed, and unfortunately the rights holders for a number of prominent software houses (including Ultimate and Codemasters) have declined permission. | ||
= What's the best emulator? = | == What's the best emulator? == | ||
It depends what criteria you're judging them on. In practice, there's not much to choose between them unless you're concerned with hardware add-ons, development tools or obscure hardware quirks - and for the purpose of playing games, any of the choices on the [[Emulators]] page will serve you well. | It depends what criteria you're judging them on. In practice, there's not much to choose between them unless you're concerned with hardware add-ons, development tools or obscure hardware quirks - and for the purpose of playing games, any of the choices on the [[Emulators]] page will serve you well. | ||
= How do I use an emulator? = | == How do I use an emulator? == | ||
Colin Woodcock's book [https://sites.google.com/site/zxfmagazine/zxpc The ZX Spectrum On Your PC] is an excellent introduction to the subject. | Colin Woodcock's book [https://sites.google.com/site/zxfmagazine/zxpc The ZX Spectrum On Your PC] is an excellent introduction to the subject. | ||
= How do I get program files from the PC back on to a real Spectrum? = | == How do I get program files from the PC back on to a real Spectrum? == | ||
World Of Spectrum's [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/soundload.html Program Transfer] page covers a number of options for transferring files back on to tape. | World Of Spectrum's [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/soundload.html Program Transfer] page covers a number of options for transferring files back on to tape. | ||
In addition, there are a number of recently-developed hardware add-ons which allow you to use emulator files directly on the original hardware. One popular setup is the [[DivIDE]] IDE interface, in conjunction with a CompactFlash-to-IDE converter board; files from the PC can be copied to a CompactFlash card and loaded on the Spectrum. The [[Spectranet]] ethernet interface is another option; this allows emulator files to be loaded from a PC file server, on your local network or over the internet. | In addition, there are a number of recently-developed hardware add-ons which allow you to use emulator files directly on the original hardware. One popular setup is the [[DivIDE]] IDE interface, in conjunction with a CompactFlash-to-IDE converter board; files from the PC can be copied to a CompactFlash card and loaded on the Spectrum. The [[Spectranet]] ethernet interface is another option; this allows emulator files to be loaded from a PC file server, on your local network or over the internet. | ||
== Have you seen [http://www2.b3ta.com/heyhey16k/ Hey Hey 16K]? == | |||
Yes. Good, isn't it? |
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