17.Dec.2015
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Amiga Forever: Alleged SFS problem turned out to be user error
In our reports about version 2016 of the emulation package Amiga Forever a problem was mentioned when using the Smart File System that had been reported by some users on the forums and was also observed in the tests for amiga-news.de.
Thanks to the extensive support of Cloanto, trying to solve the alleged problem, it turned out once more that the real error quite often is located between keyboard and chair. In addition to the installation guides for the emulator, one must not forget to follow the official booklet of AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition as well to make sure that the 68k version of SFS from the CD's L: directory is used. (snx)
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17.Dec.2015
amigafuture.de (Webseite)
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PCI-Busboards: Mediator PCI 1200 TX Black and Mediator PCI 4000 Di Black
In a press release Elbox has announced that two new versions of the Mediator 1200 TX and Mediator 4000 Di will be available from December 21st on. The solder mask of both editions is black, therefore the producer calls it the "Black Edition".
The version 1200 TX has six PCI-slots and a red LED which indicates when PCI cards cannot be removed or inserted. The Mediator 4000 Di is meant for A4000 computers in the desktop case, has four PCI 2.2 slots (which also support 3.3-Volt boards) and four Zorro II/III-slots ("one of them used by the Mediator 4000 Core Logic card").
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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16.Dec.2015
Cloanto (Twitter)
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Cloanto: AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition Classic available for download
Since version 2016, the emulation package Amiga Forever also supports the emulation of an Amiga 4000 with CyberstormPPC accelerator board. In order to install AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition "classic" to Amiga Forever, the operating system had to be bought as CD.
Starting today, Cloanto offers it online for download. The download includes an ISO and an ADF file (CD and boot disk), artwork for the DVD cover and the CD, a PDF file and the serial number.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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15.Dec.2015
M. C. Battilana (e-mail)
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Amiga Forever: Version 2016.0.22.0 (2nd Update)
Since today, an update to version 2016.0.22.0 of the emulation package Amiga Forever is available. As usual, existing installations can be updated using the Software Director.
New, besides other enhancements, is an easier installation process for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition, since it is possible now to directly boot from CD, so that the Bootdisk ADF is no longer needed. Accordingly, Cloanto's installation guide at the title link has been updated as well.
The problem mentioned in our previous news-item - i.e. that on some systems a hard reset or restarting the whole emulation leads to a Guru Meditation when booting from the harddisk image file - persists, though. On the other hand in our tests we could now narrow down the cause to be the Smart File System. Thus, taken together, we recommend the following installation procedure for AmigaOS 4:
- In Amiga Forever, under "Systems", choose the configuration "Amiga 4000 PPC" by clicking with the right mouse button and "Create Copy" of the configuration file.
- Now choose "Edit" the same way for the copied configuration file. In the Media tab you can "Add" the ISO file of your AmigaOS 4 Final Edition Classic CD to the "Disks". While doing so, for performance reasons you may want to set the cycle button to "external", since embedding would result in an incorporation of the CD into your RP9 configuration file. For the same reason the preconfigured harddisk file (HDF) can be changed to "external" as well by editing it.
- In the configuration tab, for the network card specify an RTL 8029 device.
- Now you can start the emulation by double-clicking the configuration file. Shortly after, the installation menu of AmigaOS 4.1 will appear.
- At first you can set your local keyboard language and time zone.
- Afterwards you can start the actual installation of AmigaOS 4. Once you get the chance there to format your HDF, do so by entering a name for the drive and choosing "Quickformat".
- Continuing the installation process, you can keep the preset options except for adjusting the graphics card ("Picasso IV") and your monitor settings.
- Before closing the installation window by clicking "finish", you have to eject the ISO file using the corresponding icon below the window. Afterwards, the emulated PowerPC Amiga will be reset automatically (if not, you can do so yourself by pressing the key combination Ctrl-Win-Win) and boot from the HDF. Once booting from harddisk has been finished, you can install some optional programs from CD.
- After exiting the emulation, you should edit your configuration file again to remove the ISO file from the Media tab.
Update: (21:02, 15.12.15, snx)
Cloanto meanwhile has adjusted the installation guide as well with regard to the file system - thus we recommend our readers to follow the more detailed instructions at the title link.
2nd Update: (19:46, 17.12.15, snx)
The alleged SFS problem turned out to be a user error meanwhile. (snx)
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15.Dec.2015
David Brunet (ANF)
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Obligement: Interview with Antoine Dubourg (french)
Today french magazine Obligement has published an interview with the developer Antoine 'Tcheko' Dubourg. The MorphOS Team member is author of Sermonatrix, Jukebox and SoundBankster.
Automatic translations of the french text are also accessible on the Obligement website at the title link. (snx)
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15.Dec.2015
amigafuture.de (Webseite)
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Source code management: SVN-GUI Copacabana 0.5
Copacabana written by Marco 'Blackbird' Möring is a graphical user-interface for SVN-tools. You can create copies of your projects, update or clear them.
Direct download: Copacabana.lha (328 KB)
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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14.Dec.2015
Spidi (ANF)
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Retro 7-bit: external keyboard adapter Sum A234/CD32 in production
Retro 7-bit announces that it started production if its new keyboard adapter Sum A234/CD32. The adapter will enable users to connect modern USB keyboards to the Amiga 2000, 3000, 4000 or CD32. The vendor is already offering an internal adapter called Sum USB, the new model is now an external solution:
Sum A234/CD32 will offer the following features:
- support for both USB HID and USB-PS/2 keyboards
- A2000/A3000/A4000/A4000/CD32 compatibility
- included PS2-DIN adapter
- built-in USB stack
- configuration mode for PC keyboard (activated by R-Shift + Pause key combination)
- configuration mode for Mac keyboard (activated by R-Shift + F19 key combination)
- built-in EEPROM memory enabling user preferences storage
- „Bootloader” function allowing future firmware upgrades
- „Status” indicator LED providing information about device’s state
- built around 16-bit Microchip microcontroller utilizing nanoWatt technology
(cg) (Translation: cg)
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13.Dec.2015
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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XML-Editor NtuiCreator 0.8
Using Marco 'Blackbird' Möring's NtuiCreator you can edit XML-files. Primarily written for himself to better get to know NTUI, which is a GUI-Toolkit for AmiBlitz³, the author has made available the tool to the public.
NtuiCreator08.lha (298 KB)
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13.Dec.2015
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Aminet-Uploads until 12.12.2015
The following archives have been added to Aminet until December 12th, 2015:
PortablE.lha dev/e 9.7M MOS E compiler, r6 beta (11.12.2015)
Amigaville2.pdf docs/mags 39M Amigavile Magazine Issue 2
eurochamp.lha docs/misc 179K Statistics of soccer Euro Cha...
elves-dreamland.zip game/actio 256K 68k Jet Set Willy clone as Xmas game
WormWars.lha game/actio 788K 68k Advanced snake game
WormWars-OS4.lha game/actio 1.0M OS4 Advanced snake game
Hexim.lha game/wb 29K 68k Move bars to make some symmetry!
Ixim.lha game/wb 29K 68k Move bars to make some symmetry!
MLink.lha game/wb 33K 68k Solve this chainlink puzzle!
MLink_old.lha game/wb 34K 68k Solve this chainlink puzzle!
Quaxim.lha game/wb 29K 68k Make some symmetry!
bootanimplayer_2.0.lha gfx/show 1.6M MOS A Android bootanim player
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13.Dec.2015
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OS4Depot-Uploads until 12.12.2015
The following archives have been added to OS4Depot until December 12th, 2015:
portable.lha dev/lan 10Mb 4.1 E compiler, r6 beta (11.12.2015)
wormwars.lha gam/act 1020k 4.0 Advanced snake game
amigaracer.lha gam/dri 46Mb 4.0 A Lotus Turbo Challenge game alike
earthlights2012.zip gra/the 2Mb 4.0 Backdrops with an image of the E...
ignition_nld.lha off/spr 58kb 4.1 Dutch translation of ignition
diskspeed.lha uti/ben 99kb 4.0 Old speed testing programs porte...
smtube.lha vid/pla 3Mb 4.1 Qt : direct stream + download Yo...
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13.Dec.2015
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WHDLoad: New packages until 12.12.2015
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 December 12th, 2015:
- 2015-12-12 fixed: Ultima VI: The False Prophet (Origin) use RamDisk for saving temporary files and to avoid some problems, docs included (Info)
- 2015-12-11 fixed: Muzzax 2 (Byterapers) level 6 interrupt acknowledge problem fixed so demo doesn't freeze after loading screen, copperlist problem fixed (Info, Image)
- 2015-12-11 fixed: Muzzax 1 (Byterapers) level 6 interrupt acknowledge problem fixed so demo doesn't freeze after loading screen (Info, Image)
- 2015-12-06 updated: Black Cauldron (Sierra) patch reworked, RawDIC imager, Load/Save directory requests disabled (Info, Image)
- 2015-12-06 improved: Bards Tale (Interplay) RawDIC imager used to install game disk (Info)
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13.Dec.2015
AmiCamp (ANF)
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Event: AmiCamp #4 (Athens, December 19/20)
Press release: AmiCamp #4, the Amiga event for all the Greek Amiga users, will take place in Athens (Greece) on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of December. It will be open to the public and all the Amiga enthusiasts who keep using and having fun with their Amigas, especially the Next Generation ones.
Visitors will have the chance to watch presentations about the major operating systems (AmigaOS 4, MorphOS). Computers such as AmigaOne X1000, AmigaOne 500, Pegasos II will be available among the best Classic Amiga models, which they will use and test. The gaming will also be part of the event, as well.
More information you can find at the official website at the title link. If you want to participate at the event with your computer or a presentation, please fill up the form until December 17th.
You can follow us on the social networks:
Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
YouTube
We look forward to see you all at AmiCamp on December 19th! (snx)
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13.Dec.2015
Amigaville (ANF)
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PDF-Magazine: Website for Amigaville
After a while, the PDF-magazine Amigaville (amiga-news.de reported) could not be downloaded due to a high data volume. Therefore both issues, which have been published so far, are available on a separate website instead on Dropbox.
Download:
Amigaville1.pdf (37 MB)
Amigaville2.pdf (39 MB)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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11.Dec.2015
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Bulletin Board Systems: Death Row, Genetic-point, Spatula City (Update)
The traditional bulletin board systems "Death Row" (running /X), "Genetic-point" and "Spatula City" (former Radiance, Sceptic and Analog HQ) can be accessed via Internet using Telnet clients or a terminal programm in conjunction with the telser.device.
Death Row BBS: deathow.servebbs.org
Genetic-point BBS: g-point.tunk.org (port: 500)
Spatula City BBS: spatulacity.seeglow.com
Other active bulletin board systems: List from December 2014.
Update: (13.12.2015, 16:30, cg)
Added "Death Row BBS". (cg) (Translation: dr)
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09.Dec.2015
Amiga.org (Webseite)
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Crowd funding: Jump'n'Run game Dream of Rowan
Under the title link a team of persons is going to collect 4.000 Euro to realize an AMOS game. "The Dream of Rowan" is supposed to become a Jump'n'Run game for OCS/ECS Amigas with 2 MB Chip-RAM and a 68030-processor.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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09.Dec.2015
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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Xmas game: Elves' Dreamland
Elves' Dreamland is a platform game, in which you have to collect Xmas gifts as elf. An OCS-Amiga with Kickstart-ROM 1.3 and 1 MB RAM are required.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 09. Dec. 2015, 19:42] [Comments: 0]
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09.Dec.2015
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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AmiModRadio 0.95
AmiModRadio has access to more than twenty thousand music modules on Aminet and plays them. Among others version 0.95 offers a reworked user-interface and can be started in the WBStartup drawer.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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09.Dec.2015
Spidi
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USB-Adapter: Firmware update for Ryś USB and Ryś MKII
Using Ryś USB or Ryś MKII you can connect USB input devices to the Amiga or connect Amiga input devices to computers equipped with an USB-port. A firmware update provides the following improvements:
- CD32 pad mode (original CD32 pad emulation mode)
- joystick emulation mode on USB keyboards
- support for USB joystick Competition Pro models SL-6603-GOLD and SL-6603-SBK
Download:
Ryś MKII Firmware: RysMKII_20151129.7z (26 KB)
Ryś USB Firmware: Rys_20151129.7z (26 KB)
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