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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Emulators
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Matt Lee |
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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Emulators |
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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:02:01 -0500 |
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On 12/13/10 16:45, Sam Geeraerts wrote:
> Some people consider game ROMs to be artwork, but they must contain some
> logic too. They're unmodifiable and sourceless in any case, so I think
> we shouldn't provide software who's only purpose is to run those ROMs.
> Thoughts?
I don't think it's fair to say they're unmodifiable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROM_hacking
There's even GUI tools to modify them. Plus, emulators often require a
copy of the BIOS, which is not usually licensed for distribution.
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Emulators, Karl Goetz, 2010/12/31