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+This directory contains sample programs for the cc65 compiler.
+
+Below is a short description for each of the programs together with a list of
+the supported platforms.
+
+Please note:
+
+ * The supplied makefile needs with GNU make. It works out of the box on
+ Linux and similar systems. If you're using Windows, you will have to
+ compile the programs manually.
+
+ * The makefile specifies the C64 as the default target platform, because all
+ of the programs run on this platform. When compiling for another platform,
+ you will have to change the line that specifies the target system at the
+ top of the makefile.
+
+
+List of supplied sample programs:
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Name: hello
+Description: A fancy "Hello world" type program that uses the conio
+ console I/O library for output.
+Platforms: Runs on all platforms that support conio, which means:
+ Apple ][, Atari, C64, C128, CBM510, CBM610, PET, Plus/4
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Name: mousedemo
+Description: Shows how to use the mouse.
+Platforms: All systems with mouse and conio support:
+ Atari (untested), C64, C128 and CBM510
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Name: nachtm
+Description: Plays "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
+Platforms: All systems that have the Commodore SID (Sound Interface
+ Device):
+ C64, C128, CBM510, CBM610
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Name: sieve
+Description: Implements the "Sieve of Eratosthenes" as a way to find all
+ prime numbers in a specific number interval. Often used as
+ a benchmark program.
+Platforms: All systems with conio and clock support:
+ Atari, C64, C128, CBM510, CBM610, PET, Plus/4
+
+