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+# ZX Spectrum REM statement machine code loader
+
+Sometimes it would be useful to run machine code directly from ZX BASIC without having to load a CODE block or use lots of POKE and DATA statements. For example, you could add code for a fast loader or headerless loading block.
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+This Makefile will generate a ZX BASIC .tap file with a REM statement containing the machine code, and will automatically run it. Simply amend the code in `code.asm` and run `make`. The file `program.tap` will be created which can be loaded in an emulator or real Spectrum.
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+The included BASIC routine will CLEAR 59999 and set BORDER and PAPER to black and INK to white. Amend the `remload.asm` routine if this is not desired.
+
+## Requirements
+
+To use this, you need to install `make`, `pasmo`, `dd` and a C compiler.