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+wdrce
+---------
+wdrce is an open-source, minimal emulator for the WDR paper computer.
+
+It fits in around 70 lines and is written in Rust with no run-time or build-time dependencies.
+
+Usage
+---------
+wdrce comes with a registers file with the source code. This is not required however is used to set the registers before the program is executed.
+
+Any file containing valid instructions can be read. Any invalid instructions are ignored. The emulated file is passed as a command-line argument.
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+<h2>wdrce</h2>
+<p>wdrce is an open-source, minimal emulator for the WDR paper computer.</p>
+
+<p>It fits in around 70 lines and is written in Rust with no run-time or build-time dependencies.</p>
+
+<h2>Usage</h2>
+<p>wdrce comes with a registers file with the source code. This is not required however is used to set the registers before the program is executed.</p>
+
+<p>Any file containing valid instructions can be read. Any invalid instructions are ignored. The emulated file is passed as a command-line argument.</p>