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Archive 04/2000

`07.Apr.2000` amiga-news.de	Amiga2K reports from several sources Czech Amiga News: High quality pictures by David Steidley Wired: New Amiga Stirs Passions Amiga Flame: What happened at St. Louis Squid's Amiga Page: Music rhythms (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Darek Smietana by e-mail	Elbox Computer News ELBOX COMPUTER proudly announces a new product for Amiga 1200: FastATA ZORRO IV EIDE controller with data transfer rates of 16.6 MB/s Features: High-speed 32bit FastATA-2/EIDE controller Two IDE ports allowing connecting 4 EIDE devices (HDD, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, ZIP-100, ZIP-250, L-120, DVD) with full speed Allows using these devices in the fast PIO-3 and PIO-4 modes with up to 16.6 MB/s Directly installed in a ZORRO IV slot of a ZORRO IV bus board Data transfer multitudes faster than with other ZORRO II or Fast ZORRO II controllers Compatible with PIO-0 to PIO-4, UDMA-33, UDMA-66 devices Supports HDDs > 5GB in SPLIT or NOSPLIT (NSD, TD64) modes Autoboot from ZIP and LS-120 drives enabled Can be used simultaneously with internal high speed FastATA 1200 EIDE controller The set contains very advanced software for controlling EIDE devices, and the fastest CDFileSystem: AllegroCDFS Suggested retail price: EUR 110.00 Available starting April 28th First presentation: April 8th on the AMIGA MEETING 2000 in Lodz (Poland) (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` H & P by e-mail	Haage & Partner News H&P Online Shop Since early February, we have our shop online. In the meantime, we have done many improvements, to further increase comfort. Among others, there are now links to the product pages, and the cookie system recognizes customers (the shop is functional without cookies). Have a look at it, suggestions for improvement are wellcome. PageStream 4 Release 5 The next free update is now available. Registered users can order the files for download of the complete version (over 7 MB, not including online help). Fusion 3.2 Amiga delayed Due to problems getting 3.5" disks, Blittersoft is unable to ship the update. Early next week, they hope to get the disks. St. Louis Show Again this year, the Amiga Show in St. Louis was a big event. For the first time, H&P was present as exhibitor. Aside from presenting AmigaWriter 2.0 and ArtEffect 4.0 (both will be released in May), a workshop for programming AmigaOS was held. Some pictures from the show are available here. (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Martin Strobl by e-mail	COOL bits News Monitors by Iiyama: New in our product line are the monitors by Iiyama. I had a look at them on the CEBIT, and the quality persuaded me :-). These monitors are really worth their price. On our reworked product site, a description of the monitors is available. Development at Amiga/Amiga2000 show in St. Louis: I must admit that I very much wellcome the development :-). Finally, there are things moving at Amiga, and we get to see something new. After all, this is the first time after more than 5 years that Amiga development produces more than mere vapor. Among others, the cooperation with Corel and Red Hat brings me to casual optimism. I can only hope that Amiga quickly continues on this path. AmiJoe G3: Talks between Haage & Partner and Metabox concerning the 68k emulation have not been finished sadly, which still delays production and delivery of the cards. In the area News you will find many new stuff from the last weeks. The link site has been completely reworked :-). If you want a link to your homepage added, please contact me. The pages with the special offers have been slightly modified. (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Andreas Magerl by e-mail	NoCover issue #73 released Today, the new issue of the NoCover has been released. Issue #73 of the online mag was delayed over a month due to illness. (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Richard de Rivaz in ANF	X-10 Control now included in INET DIAL v3.5 The latest version of INET_DIAL now includes X-10 protocol for control of Lamps and other appliances. INET_DIAL is an integrated Internet connection programme which controls "dial-in" and "dial-out" connections both to the Internet and by direct dial. Automatic timed mail send and retrieval is included. Remote computers can be accessed and they can also control X-10 devices via the web. (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` David Scheibler in ANF	FutureZone: AOL and Gateway to bring Linux surf stations Sounds just like our MCC: "Webpad, desktop- and kitchen device \| automatically connect to AOL network \| AOL-CEO: Help for young people. AOL and Gateway will bring a line of relatively cheap surf stations starting by the end of the year, running under Linux." Heise: Gateway and AOL to bring surf terminals "On the Spring Internet World show in Los Angeles, AOL and Gateway for the first time present their line of surf devices (Internet Appliances): A web-pad, a so-called countertop device with cordless keyboard, and a desktop system. The countertop device, basically a LCD screen with attachment, are planned to reach the market for christmas 2000. The two other devices will follow next year. The desktop system looks like a grey version of the iMac, and according to Gateway will cost less than 500 USD." (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Achim Stegemann in ANF	Digital Almanac II Update Version 1.8.13 of DA II is available on the author's homepage. It fixes two hard-to-find bugs in the 040 version of the program, which especially troubled the animation mode. At the same time, drawing of surface textures has been sped up again (040 version). (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Halvadjian Georges in ANF	PerfectPaint v1.3 released Draws, animates and manipulates pictures from 1-24 bit. What's new: Improve 24bits version with animation, big work on brush (mapping density, smooth border), more effects, more arexx commands, all menus are available. Improve 8bits version. Download: PfPaint_V13.lzx (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Robert Simmonds in ANF	#Ami3D time limited Artwork on display Daniel Pisanec, long-time regular of ARCNet's #Ami3D, has created a site to showcase all the work submitted for the #Ami3D time-limited competitions. The competitions continue to be a success, and anyone rendering on any platform is welcome. Take a look at competition.rogue3d.co.uk for more information. The Competitions run every week, on Sunday evening 20:00 GMT+1, in #Ami3D on ARCNet (irc.arcnet.vapor.com port 6667). PWe look forward to seeing you there! (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Stephan Neise in ANF	Statement by Bill McEwen about the Amiga website In his statement, Bill McEwen speaks about the problems with the new website. He will do what he can so the website will be fully functional soon: "As many people are aware we are having problems with the web site. This is in no way a reflection of how we do business. This is a reflection of the inherent problems of business relationships. When Amino purchased all of the domains from Gateway for Amiga there was more than one party involved in hosting Amiga web sites. We have been working for months in getting everything transferred to our servers and our ownership. Now many of the people who were at Gateway/Amiga are no longer there, and we still are having problems with their releasing the domains to us. This has become very clear with our new web site, and the fact that thousands of mail messages are not arriving. We are working as quickly as possible on these issues, and hope to have all of this resolved today. However there are some people (companies) who are making this very difficult as they do not want to let go of our accounts. I am purposely not mentioning their companies here in this message, but will make it known if it becomes necessary. I thank everyone for their patience as we more than frustrated at the lack of professionalism in working with these companies, as we take control of our web sites, and mail. Best regards, Bill McEwen President/CEO Amiga, Inc. TEL (425) 396-5660 FAX (425) 396-5671 bill@amiga.com" (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`07.Apr.2000` Martin Endres by e-mail	CamX project - what's it all about? Martin Endres tells about the CamX project: CamX can be described as "object oriented, modular data manager with alarm / timing system". CamX is NOT a MIDI/Audio sequencer, even if it can be used as such. CamX is NOT a video editing system, even if it can be used as such. CamX is NOT a automatic radiator control, even if it can be used as such. CamX is completely modular and can be adapted to your individual needs. Data/Structure Objects There are "Data Objects" (e.g. samples, videos or MIDI events) and "Structure Objects" (e.g. songs or tracks). These "Objects" own individual input and output ports and can be controlled by their individual addresses. "Data Objects" can be included in the system in any way you want. Ports with Pipeline These object ports have a pipeline, where any data processing modules (e.g. filter) can be added. Object Database CamX has a database language, which can be used e.g. for selecting all MIDI events. External System Control All system functions can be controlled externally, and are available for other programms. So CamX can also be controlled by network / internet. The processing modules can be distributed in the network. Object Editors Editors are added as modules. Depending on the object type, the correct editor is opened. An unlimited number of editors can be open simultaneously. GUI The GUI / interface is modular, and can be changed and adapted anytime. I/O System As I/O system, the ARTAS system by ACT will be employed. Some example uses: MIDI/Audio Sequencer - Video Editing System - Laser/Slideshow - Controlling household and office devices - controlling of HiFi/multimedia devices - DVD/MP3 player Everything (soft- and hardware) sending or recieving data in any form will be controllable by CamX, if the driver module is available. (Translation: mb) [News message: 07. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Xandiy in ANF	Looking for co-travelers to the Amiga show in Neuss, Germany? On my site, I have created a blackboard where you can offer or look for an opportunity to travel with like-minded to the Amiga show in Neuss. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` HydraBBS	HydraBBS discontinued Dominic Clifton has discontinued development of HydraBBS for Amiga, and is not interested in porting the program to other platforms, either. If you are interested in the sourcecode of HydraBBS, contact the author by e-mail. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Czech Amiga News	Amiga 2K or Bust (the Gateway Amiga Show) At Czech Amiga News, there is another Amiga2K report by Marion E. Wyatt. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` AMIGA	AMIGA announces cooperation with Corel On this subject, read the ZDNet articles Gateway 'could have had it all' and Amiga becomes Linux company (German) as examples for bad research. Most statements are plain false. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Andreas Magerl by e-mail	Amiga Future survey We want to evaluate the users opinions of OS 3.5. So, on our homepage in the area "Aktion" we created a page where we ask the following specific questions: The AmigaOS 3.5 is available now for some time. We want to know from you what you think about it! What do you like in AmigaOS 3.5, and what do you dislike? What is missing, and what is getting you upset in it? Or did you expand your AmigaOS 3.5 with additional tools? Which tools do you use no longer? Write to us! We will release the results on our homepage! Of course, tips and tricks for AmigaOS 3.5 are wellcome, too. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Helmut Wegener by e-mail	grafik-umsonst.de now with Amiga area AMIGA. This device is cult. These pages are meant as a bow before the spirit of a creative community. A sworn community, which after years of discontinued development holds high the ideals of a computer that enabled multimedia even before that term was coined. Due to this, an Amiga area has been created (still under construction). Everyone owning an Amiga, or has created pictures with one, can help. Many thanks to the Amiga-Magazin for the friendy authorization. Many other graphics of www.grafik-umsonst.de have also been created on Amiga: e.g. the background series "am", "amnew" and "co" in the "Hintergrund" area, "big" and "at" in "Hintergr2". (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` AROS	AROS News First screenshots of the DOpus 4 port can be marveled at. AROS and AMIGA are currently evaluating options for a concrete cooperation. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Darek Dulian by e-mail	New FastATA4000 driver version 2.2 New gadget "USE" in FastATAPrefs allows changing disk PIO modes and HDD standby delay on the fly! Easier SPLIT/NOSPLIT option management. New FAQ in ReadMeFirst. Now also in French courtesy of Stephane Payet. Please read ReadMeFirst for more. Download: FastATA4000v22a30.lha (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Michael Burkhardt in ANF	Emergency at IOM - harddisk crash Bad news from IOM. Due to a hard drive crash all project files, all mails, addresses and many more has been destroyed. There is however a small chance to revive the hard drive. It is a Quantum Fireball TM 3.2 GB SCSI HD, type 3200S P/N TM32S012 Rev 02-B If someone has an idea, we would wellcome your input. If someone owns the same disk and manages to unscrew the circuit board, we would be happy if we could lend it for some time. The disk was connected to the CyberstormPPC SCSI controller, formatted with SFS. There will be a reward. Please call: +49 (0)9281 7676 990. We couldn't reconfigure the e-mail access yet. Many thanks. (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`06.Apr.2000` Ralph Reuchlein in ANF	New MUIbase version 1.4 A new version of MUIbase is available for download. Version 1.4 contains several large bug fixes and some expansions. Catalogs are available for German, Swedish, Spanish and French. Download: MUIbase-1.4.lha (Translation: mb) [News message: 06. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`05.Apr.2000` Roman Schaub in ANF	New AMIGA Website online Since the new IP address has not yet been added to all Domain Name Servers, the "new" www.amiga.com page can be visited at http://209.15.87.244. "New" in quotes because the layout should be well-known from Schindler times. Changing IPs the week after such an important event; the information given at the show still not available from the website; switching back to a year-old layout, looking even less professional than before... I hope Amiga is better at R&D than they are at PR... (mb) (Translation: mb) [News message: 05. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`05.Apr.2000` Andreas Magerl in ANF	Interview with CS & E Amiga Future did an interview with the UK software company CS & E, which gained popularity with games like "Hong Kong Mahjong" and "The Fugitive" for the PC and "Max Rally" for the Amiga. The interview can be found in the Aktion area at the title link (German). (Translation: mb) [News message: 05. Apr. 2000, 08:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]

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