diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a6470cf9..fd3ea9de 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,4 +1,14 @@
 apple2
 ======
 
-WIP : Apple ][+ //e emulator
+WIP : a salvaged Apple ][+ //e emulator
+
+Important TODO in no particular order:
+    * synching to the normal 1MHz speed
+    * Separate audio and render threads
+    * Build to different frontends: improve X11, SDL, OpenGL?, etc...
+    * A proper build system
+    * Convert x86/32 assembly routines to C
+    * Generate ARM assembly if needed
+    * Improved interfaces/menus
+