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+wdcomf
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+object file linker. Generates OMF files (for use with the Apple IIgs)
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+wdcdumpobj
+----------
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+object file disassembler
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+building
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+builds with MSYS2/MingW64 (most useful since WDC's tools are windows-based) or MacOS, etc.
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