30.Jun.2016
A1k.org (Forum)
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OpenStreetMap viewer: Mapparium 0.5 and GPS-extension
Mapparium is an OpenStreetMap viewer for Amiga systems .Marcus 'ALB42' Sackrow has released version 0.5 which among others introduces the option of calculating routes "via YOUR or OpenLS". Please note that Mapparium needs a Gfx-card and a FPU to work.
On Aminet there is also an extension called gps_point, which so far was only available for MorphOS and which reads the position of a GPS device and exports it to Mapparium.
Changes:
- FIX: AROS invisible search text
- ADD: Routing calculation via YOUR or OpenLS
- FIX: better Prefs window
- ADD: Save/load routes from GPX
- CHG: Open TrackView or RouteView on Show/Edit Button
- CHG: Moved Track title edit into TrackView
- ADD: Context sensitive Add Button
- ADD: Possibility to hide/show tracks/route
- FIX: Faster drawing for 68k Amiga
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[News message: 30. Jun. 2016, 16:42] [Comments: 0]
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30.Jun.2016
Amiga.org (Forum)
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MiST review
Under the title link, Francesco Sblendorio has written an illustrated review about the Amiga clone MiST. His judgement is positive, because Mist feels like a real Amiga providing some additional features: Reduced power usage, easy configuration and support for VGA and SCART monitors.
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[News message: 30. Jun. 2016, 16:24] [Comments: 0]
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29.Jun.2016
amiga.org (Webseite)
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AmigaOS 4: Tool collection "Enhancer Software" available on CD
The collection of tools and libraries called "Enhancer Software" (our news item, review of an user) was recently released as download version and now is also available as "Boxed Edition".
The CD can be bought from Alinea, Amedia, Relec, AmigaKit.com and ACube Systems. The limited "Standard Edition" (includes only the first generation of the RadeonHD driver and a limited version of CANDI) obviously is only offered by Amedia and Amigakit.
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[News message: 29. Jun. 2016, 23:40] [Comments: 1 - 01. Jul. 2016, 14:32]
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28.Jun.2016
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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PDF-Magazine: REV'n'GE 58 (Italian/English)
The PDF-magazine REV'n'GE ("Retro Emulator Vision and Game") is available in Italian as well as in an English-language translation. REV'n'GE compares and reviews games on vintage computers.
Among others the latest issue includes articles about the Amiga game "Creatures" and the text editor "C-1 Text".
Download websites:
Italian
English
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[News message: 28. Jun. 2016, 07:58] [Comments: 0]
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26.Jun.2016
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Aminet-Uploads until 25.06.2016
The following archives have been added to Aminet until June 25th, 2016:
SAGASleep.lha driver/vid 4K 68k Suspend or Restore the SAGA V...
salto_simulator.lha misc/emu 12M MOS SALTO - Xerox Alto I/II Simul...
gps_point_1.0.lha util/wb 1.7M MOS GPS addon for mapparium
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[News message: 26. Jun. 2016, 07:40] [Comments: 0]
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26.Jun.2016
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OS4Depot-Uploads until 25.06.2016
The following archives have been added to OS4Depot until June 25th, 2016:
aiss.lha gra/ais 9Mb 4.1 Amiga Image Storage System
aiss.pdf gra/ais 5Mb 4.1 Documentation
blender.lha gra/ray 44Mb 4.1 The free open source 3D content ...
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[News message: 26. Jun. 2016, 07:39] [Comments: 0]
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26.Jun.2016
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WHDLoad: New installers until 25.06.2016
Using WHDLoad, you can install games, scene demos and intros from cracking groups to your harddisk that were only working from floppy disks previously. The following installers have been added until June 25th, 2016:
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[News message: 26. Jun. 2016, 07:39] [Comments: 0]
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25.Jun.2016
amiga.org (Webseite)
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Podcast: AMIcast 13 - Interview with Daniel 'Daytona' Müßener
In the latest issue of his podcast, Krzysztof Radzikowski talked to Daniel Müßener (GoldenCode) about his projects (Wings Remastered, Wings Battlefield, OpenGL ES).
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[News message: 25. Jun. 2016, 17:42] [Comments: 0]
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22.Jun.2016
AROS-Exec (Forum)
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AROS: Results of user survey 2016
Under the title link Krzysztof 'deadwood' Śmiechowicz has published the result of a survey among AROS users, who weekly use the operating system. 54 persons participated.
The results of the survey show that 20 % uses AROS more than ten hours a week, mainly for browsing, programming and multimedia. All those who "spend less time with AROS, (you) spend it mostly on OS Tinkering but also, surprisingly, on Programming!". More than 60% use a "native x86 installation of AROS, either on real or virtualized hardware."
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[News message: 22. Jun. 2016, 06:20] [Comments: 0]
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21.Jun.2016
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Workshop: upgrade an Amiga 'Tank' mouse with microswitches
Commodore mice - especially the famous 'Tank' model - are decades old and their switches aren't getting any better with age. Even if the mouse buttons still work, it often takes a constantly increasing amount of force to activate them or you never know if the mouse will react to your click this time. Amiga user 'Redskull' has fixed this problem by replacing the switches in his mouse with new microswitches, the following is a step by step guide showing what he had to do to upgrade is input device:
Remove the two phillips head screws near the cable end. Turn the mouse over, lift the end near the cable slightly. The top half will then slide backwards. Warning: Take care not to snap the clips at the rear of the top half.
Remove the two phillips head screws securing the PCB to the bottom half. You may find it easier to work by removing the cable - to do that, desolder the ground strap (see big red circle in next picture) and unplug the 8 pin connector.
Desolder the offending switch(es). The following pictures only show the left mouse button being replaced, but the principle is identical for the right mouse button of course.
These are the suitable PCB mount microswitches. The metal levers are not required.
If your switches have the metal lever attached, remove it by squeezing the end with a pair of needle-noze pliers.
Clip the leg furthest from the switch actuator with a pair of clippers or a side cutter.
The switch is ready to install now.
Drill two 0.7-1.0mm holes as shown. With the type of switch used here, the hole furthest from the edge of the board should be roughly inline with two existing holes, the other hole should be slightly offset. This may vary depending on the brand of switch you buy. Measure the hole distance up to match your switch.
Make two trace cuts as shown, isolating the land around the hole that you just made furthest from the board edge.
Scrape away some of the insulation around both holes.
That's what the new holes look from the top side of the board.
Insert the new microswitch into the new holes as shown.
Make sure the sitch is quite flush against the board before you solder it in. Make a link as shown by the red oval, a simple solder blob should suffice.
The actuator of the microswitch is roughly about 3mm higher than the original when installed, so the plastic stem behind the mouse button will need to be shortened to match.
Remove only so much that you can close the mouse (with screws) without activating the switch. It's better to trim in small increments and test a few times, than take too much off in one go and ruin your mouse.
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[News message: 21. Jun. 2016, 17:48] [Comments: 0]
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21.Jun.2016
AROS-Exec (Forum)
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AROS-Distribution: Icaros Desktop 2.1.2
Version 2.1.2 of Paolo Besser's AROS distribution Icaros Desktop (screenshot) is the first one which supports Windows 7 "shared folders" using the SMB-handler; additionally the DropBox-handler and an AmiCould client were integrated.
The AROS/68k system files including the RTG drivers were updated and the OpenStreetMap viewer Mapparium added.
Changes:
- Added DropBox cloud drive handler
- Added easy DropBox configuration to Prefs
- "Gdrive" has now been replaced by Prefs/CludDrives
- Added AmiCloud client to extras/FileSystem
- Updated SMB handler, now supporting shared folders from:
- Windows 2008 Server/R2
- Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10
- Updated AROS M68K environment
- New RTG driver with enhanced performance
- ROMs and system files updated to June 2016
- Added Mapparium to applications
- Updated SQLman in applications
- Updated IndieGO! e-shop client
- Updated FlexCat
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[News message: 21. Jun. 2016, 13:54] [Comments: 0]
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