SIDE3 Loader
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Copyright (c) 2019-2022 Jonathan Halliday <fjc@atari8.co.uk>

Please read LICENSE for licensing details. Visit atari8.co.uk/firmware/ for updates.


CONTENTS
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In this archive, you will find the self-flashing loader update for the SIDE3 cartridge and the flasher ATR for the SpartaDOS X update (version 4.49e).

S3LOADER.XEX		Loader update
SDX449e_side3.atr	SpartaDOS X update disk image


INSTALLATION
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The SIDE3 loader update (S3LOADER.XEX) should be copied to a FAT partition on your SD card and launched directly from the existing loader. The flashing tool should identify the SIDE3 hardware and report the version number and revision date of the currently installed loader, as well as the same details for the incoming update. If you do not see meaningful data for the hardware of currently installed loader, do not proceed.

The SpartaDOS X update disk image (SDX449e_side3.atr) may be mounted using SIO2PC or similar serial-based peripherals. Enable SDX on your SIDE3 cartridge (move the switch to the loader position and ensure there are no conflicting ROMs on the machine), power-on the computer, and the update should begin automatically.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Note that while this firmware is 'freeware' for the end-user (when they install the firmware themselves as an update), vendors wishing to include this firmware pre-installed on commercial devices may not do so without first agreeing licensing arrangments with the author. Such licensing agreements should be subject to regular review, and the author reserves the right to withdraw the the right of the vendor to sell the firmware pre-installed on their product if a) licensing agreements are not subject to regular review and/or the result of said review is not satisfactory for the author, and b) if the vendor thus or otherwise violates the terms of the licensing agreement.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Special thanks to Avery Lee and Candle O'Sin.


DONATIONS
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Since the amount of time required to develop and maintain this firmware is considerable (and at times unmanageable), donations are most welcome and may be made via www.paypal.me/flashjazzcat.


FEEDBACK
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The author welcomes feedback, suggestions and bug reports.

Enjoy!



FJC October 2022

