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 - no automatic mask pattern evaluation
 - tested only for version 2 QR codes (25x25)
 - memory organization and pixel checking/drawing has to be implemented platform specific; this includes the finder, alignment and timing pattern
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-## License
-Copyright © 2021 Thomas Jentzsch. (GPLV3 License)
-
-The 6502 QR code generator is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
-
-See [License](https://github.com/thrust26/6502-QR-code-generator/blob/master/LICENSE) for details.
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.