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Version 1.0
KaioShin 19.02.09
Introduction
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Requirements
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The program was written in C#, and therefore needs the .NET framework to function.
Google for it if you don't have it already. To be more specific it was compiled
with the .NET 2.0 framework.
Why xdelta?
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The romhacking community has been struggling with the need for a suitable
next-generation patching format for years now. One of the possible alternatives
for a widely accepted standard is xdelta. It has many unique features that make
it superior to formats like PPF or UPS.
xdelta is currently the only patching standard that can handle rebuilt filesystems!
How to Use
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The distribution package comes bundled with xdelta version 3.0u (Windows 32bit).
If there is a new release of xdelta just replace xdelta.exe with a binary of the
new version and it should be fine.
Note for Vista users: When you first use the front-end Vista will throw a warning
asking you
to confirm that the front-end may launch xdelta. This is a protection so that no
harmful
programs can call malware behind your back. You can safely accept the message and
tell Vista
not to bother you again about it in the future.
Don't forget that xdelta itself was written by Josh McDonald. I (KaioShin) just
wrote a GUI
to make it easier to use. All credits for the program should go to the original
author.
I didn't ask for explicit permission to bundle a binary of xdelta with this front-
end,
I assume it falls under fair-use. I'm not making any money of this program and I
don't take
any kind of donations for it. If anyone who is directly involved with xdelta has a
problem
with this please contact me and I'll distribute the front-end seperately.
If you find an error in the GUI (and not in xdelta itself!) you can contact me
about it and
I'll try and fix it. You can reach me through a private message on the message
board on
www.romhacking.net.
Changelog
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