> Actually I think there should be a standardized way of describing what
> each disk image (or rom image, or tape image) needs: MSX type, amount of
> memory, slot configuration, ROM-type, supported soundchips, ... That
> description should be computer-readable (something like XML would be great
> for this) so that emulators could use it to auto-configure themselves.I
> think that would save a lot of problems with apparently broken images.
>
> Something similar exists for fMSX Amiga (look, I cannot help it that I
> cannot post here without mentioning it at least once ok!). However, that
> format is based on Amiga icons (which can carry extra tags), and is not
> particularly useful for other systems.
>
> The description could also carry useful information for players, such as
> required language.
Wasn't there a plan for this? The .msx format? A discussion WHICH
COMPLETELY DIED WITHOUT ANY RESULT! :-(
Grtjs, Manuel (Please reply to my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
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