14.Jun.2013
Amiga.org (forum)
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A-EON Technology: No change due to Varisys takeover
Press release: Following the news that Varisys, our hardware partners and designers of the Nemo motherboard, had been acquired by Ultra Electronics (amiga-news.de reported), we have been in close communication with regards current and ongoing development projects.
Adam Barnes, Technical Director commented: "We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with A-EON and the Amiga community. We always hoped to develop IP for embedded applications through the A-EON projects, and that has not changed one bit."
Paul Gentle, General Manager added: "Adam and I are staying with the business, and are excited by the future prospects and opportunities that will arise." A-EON Technology Director Matthew Leaman commented, "We wish to congratulate Varisys on their acquisition by Ultra Electronics and look forward to strengthening our close working relationship". (snx)
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13.Jun.2013
ché (ANF)
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Individual Computers: 100-MBit network card announced
At a1k.org, Jens 'Paradroid' Schönfeld (Individual Computers) has announced a 100-MBit network card for Zorro-II as well as for Zorro-III slots (autosensing). According to Schönfeld, the prototyp now works well and is supposed to be available in about two months for about 130 Euro.
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09.Jun.2013
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Aminet-Uploads until 08.06.2013
The following packages have been added to Aminet until June 8th, 2013:
ecswolf3d.lha game/shoot 107K 68k ECS port of AWolf3D
ecswolf3dsrc.lha game/shoot 828K Source for ECSWolf3d (SAS/C, ...
DOSBox_AGA.zip misc/emu 2.1M 68k Amiga port of DOSBox v0.74
VICE-MorphOS-2.4.tar.gz misc/emu 14M MOS Emul. c64(dtv),c128,pet,cbm2,...
aros-orca-m68k.zip misc/os 283M 68k AROS-ORCA Bug fixed Version (...
WarpJPEGdt.lha util/dtype 213K WOS JFIF-JPEG datatype V45.10
BoardsLib.lha util/libs 43K 68k provides detailed info about ...
ReportPlus.lha util/misc 407K 68k Multipurpose utility
ReportPlusMOS.lha util/misc 478K MOS Multipurpose utility
sortbench.zip util/moni 7K x86 Sortbench is a CPU stress test
Calendaro.lha util/time 43K 68k Calendaro - a Workbench calen...
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09.Jun.2013
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OS4Depot-Uploads until 08.06.2013
The following packages have been added to OS4Depot until June 8th, 2013:
libmpeg2.lha dev/lib 500kb 4.0 MPEG2 video decompression library
age_of_thieves.lha gam/boa 5Mb 4.0 cool family - strategy computer ...
dcraw.lha gra/con 3Mb 4.0 CLI converter for camera raw files
amigaamp-skins.zip gra/the 10Mb 4.0 86 Skins Collection for AmigaAmp...
fastview.lha gra/vie 1Mb 4.1 Show pictures & thumbnails b...
fastcompress.lha uti/arc 4Mb 4.0 Quickly compress into LHA,ZIP,LZ...
netdock.lha uti/doc 247kb 4.0 Docky to monitor your network ac...
x1ktempdocky.lha uti/doc 155kb 4.1 CPU Temp Monitor docky for the X...
devinfos.lha uti/mis 643kb 4.0 Shows many infos about a device
reportplus.lha uti/mis 565kb 4.0 Multipurpose utility
poff.lha uti/she 12kb 4.1 Shell command to turn off the SM...
excalibur.lha uti/wor 4Mb 4.1 A workbench start menu
sysmon.lha uti/wor 1Mb 4.1 monitor for Process, Windows (+ ...
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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09.Jun.2013
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AROS-Archives-Uploads until 08.06.2013
The following packages have been added to AROS-Archives until June 8th, 2013:
black-box.i386-aros.zip gam/puz 988kb Black-Box - find the crystals game.
sortbench.zip uti/ben 7kb Sortbench is a CPU stress test
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09.Jun.2013
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MorphOS-Files-Uploads until 08.06.2013
The following packages have been added to MorphOS-Files until June 8th, 2013:
ScummVM 1.6.0 gam/adv 15 055 ScummVM is an engine for pl...
Axel 2.4 net/fil 103 HTTP/FTP download accelerat...
GooglePlus 1.0 net/www 95 ARexx script for Odyssey We...
RegisterISO 1.10 uti/mis 14 A small tool injecting Morp...
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09.Jun.2013
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WHDLoad: New packages until 08.06.2013
Using WHDLoad, you can install games, scene demos and intros from cracking groups on your harddisk that were not compatible with anything but floppy disks. The following installers have been added until June 8th, 2013:
- 2013-06-08 improved: Ghosts'N'Goblins (Elite) Missing intro bug fixed, $C00000 absolute version fixed on 68060, Intro freeze on NTSC mode fixed (Info)
- 2013-06-05 new: Side Arms (Probe) done by StingRay (Info)
- 2013-06-04 updated: Red Heat (Ocean) reworked, supports retail and budget version, trainers added, 68000 quit key support, real files used now, ButtonWait support (Info)
- 2013-06-03 improved: Theatre of Death (Psygnosis/Shed Software) Crash & freeze fixed on 68040, ExitKey fixed on 68040, install script fixed, SMC removed (Info)
- 2013-06-02 updated: Hudson Hawk (Ocean) redone from scratch, RawDIC imager added, uses real files now, trainers added, copper problems fixed, 68000 quit key support (Info)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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07.Jun.2013
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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Amiga-/Atari ST-clone: MiST
Till Harbaum's "MiST" is a FPGA-motherboard which is to emulate different home computer or arcade automats with the help of different "cores". Originally MiST has been only a Atari ST-clone and therefore - similar to Minimig - was called "MiniST". Since then the project is developed as "MiST" (aMIga/ST).
MiST has a more powerful FPGA which can also emulate a 68000-CPU and therefore does not need an additional processor. The motherboard has among others four USB-ports, a SD-slot, two ports for Amiga-/Atari joysticks as well as a VGA-output.
The Polish dealer Lotharek sells the boards which costs with black or white metal case 190 Euro (plus shipping). Currently the cases are produced. The computers will be delivered at the end of June.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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07.Jun.2013
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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Datatype: WarpJPEG 45.10
Oliver Roberts has updated his Warp-datatype for JPEG-graphics. Now version 9 of the Libjpeg is used and lossless compression is supported.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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07.Jun.2013
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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Memory extension: A604n
The next version of the Amiga-600 memory extension A604 developed by Individual Computers (amiga-news.de reported on it) is called A604n and since today can be bought (Alinea, AmigaKit, Vesalia). Instead of an integrated realtime clock, the optional RTC module from the same manufacturer can be added now. (snx) (Translation: dr)
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07.Jun.2013
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amiga-news.de: Old news imported to database
Just like many other websites, from 1998 until 2001 amiga-news.de mainly worked with static HTML-sites which at that time were maintained with GoldEd and some ARexx-macros. Since January and June 2001, the German and English sections have been using a tailor-made database solution which was created by Sven Drieling.
Now Christoph Gutjahr and Sven Drieling have integrated all 10.000 news from the "static phase" of Amiga-News into the database. Among others, about 900 HTML-files had to be converted and refered - additionally the server now manages many redirections for as many as possible external links are supposed to stay valid.
Altogether, the Amiga-News database includes almost 50.000 news. A little walk through our archives always is a worthwhile delight - for you can find sad and still more sad news as well as very appropriate comments or some crazy news.
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07.Jun.2013
Jim Neray (ANF)
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Game launcher: X-bEnCH 0.90 Alpha
Press release: X-bEnCh is an Amiga game launcher & more: With 128 colors on screen (even on a simple A500), this frontend can autoscan your hard-drive to find all your WHDLoad games or your .exe files and organize them in launching listings.
X-bEnCh can also manage manual listings and has an internal script system, the X-bEnCh Scripts (for non WHDLoad games for example). It requires very few ressources and is compatible with all Amiga setups. X-bEnCh also has an integrated CLI fully compatible with the Workbench CLI features.
Please note that this version is not complete. I put it online because there has been no update since last March but all is not yet implemented. I will soon release some new 0.9x updated (0.91/0.92/...) to add all the missing features and fix some bugs that are already known.
Main New features:
- Top15 listing: This new feature is able to create a top of all your lists. Note that the top15 is already functional as previously planned, the needed database is created from the 0.8x versions
- Multikeys FastJump: Simply type the name of the game that you want and the new search engine will drive you directly to that one
- XplorEr: The long awaited X-bEnCh file manager is finaly here! Still young it will evolve quickly in the nexts release
Current features list:
- 128 colors on screen for all Amigas
- Autoscan and organize your WHDLoad .slave and yours .exe from your HD
- Unlimited subdir level scan
- Internal script system
- Up to six launching lists in parallel
- Unlimited number of entry in each list
- Top15 listing
- Autoscan and use WHDLoad Tooltypes
- If no Tooltypes availables you can set up default Tooltypes
- MegaRam mode to gain extra chipram without rebooting
- FastJump mode to jump where you want in a list with the keyboard
- Files/Dirs manager included (Xpl0rEr)
- Integrated cLi 100% Amiga CLI compatible
- System friendly setup panel
- Dedicated installer for an easy installation
- Many more will come in the nexts releases
Complete release note:
- Xinit1.7
- Now update the Top15 list in the Init process
- Now check if some args are sets with the setup for the loadwb cmd
- Is now able to init to the Xplorer if set in the setup
- Xmenu1.6
- Bug with a mouse plugged in the joyport1 fixed
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- The menu is sorted with the Xplorer in 2nd position now
- You can now use the "Enter" key to validate your choice
- Xlaunch1.9
- Top15 feature implemented
- Multikeys Fastjump implemented
- Added the display of the WhdL Requester if enabled in the setup
- Bug with the Microsys joy/mouse adapter driver fixed
- Bug with a mouse plugged in the joyport1 fixed
- Fixed the repeat latency of the "Tab" key
- You can now use the "Enter" Key to validate your choice
- Xcli0.71
- Added the topupdate" cmd to manualy update the top15 list
- Updated the "help" cmd
- Xplorer0.1
- Very first public version of the Xbench Files/Dirs manager
- Xsetup1.6
- Reactivity optimised
- Now you can use the setup (if you want) without mouse nor keyboard
- Added a path requestor for the 6 launching lists
- Renamed the "Boot From" to "Boot To" in the "Startup" tab
- Added a LoadWB args textfield to the "Startup" tab
- Added the Top15 On/Off switch to the launcher tab
- Added the WhdLReq On/Off switch to the launcher tab
- Look optimised
- "Xplorer" option added to the "Boot To" switch in the startup tab
- Xexit0.6
- Better temp files cleaning before leaving
- Xinstaller0.4
- The ASL path requester is now disabled if you don't have rom 2.0+
- Custom text font issue fixed
- Bug when using a custom file system (SFS for example) is fixed
- "D" (Directory) button is renamed to "P" for Path requester
(snx)
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07.Jun.2013
MorphZone (Forum)
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Ultra Electronics acquired AmigaOne-X1000-developer Varisys
The British military service provider Ultra Electronics has acquired Varisys from the founders Paul Gentle and Adam Barnes. The company developed and produced the AmigaOne X1000 by order of A-EON Technology.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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06.Jun.2013
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Full versions of Street Racer, Second Samurai, PC-Task for free download
The Amiga Future has added new, full versions to its download section: Street Racer, Second Samurai, PC-Task, Hammerfist First Samurai and Time Machine are available for free.
Hint of Amiga-news.de: First, you have to create an account at amigafuture.de to be able downloading CD-images.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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05.Jun.2013
Amiga.org (Forum)
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Hardware announcement: FlashKick 1200
FlashKick 1200 is an extension which allows you to update the Kickstart-ROM with a Flash-update. Additionally the board, which is inserted between the mainboard and the originally ROMs, has four clockports and can save three separate ROM-versions.
Currently FlashKick 1200 still is not available. Instead of it, Przemyslaw Krawczyk asks you to express your interest uner the title link via eMail.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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04.Jun.2013
Amiga.org (Webseite)
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AROS: 68k-Distribution AROS Vision 1.6.0
Olaf Schönweiß has updated his AROS/68k-distribution which is a combination of AROS and AmigaOS software (screenshot, English tutorial). Additional to the changes listed below, in version 1.6.0 some software parts were removed.
Improvements:
- MMU support (boots with 68040/68060 and MMU but without 32 bit RAM)
- Extended debugging (WinuaeEnforcer works)
- Better classic hardware support (e.g. ATA for A1200/4000)
- Faster (expecially memory allocation)
- Bugs removed (e.g. Prefs work now)
- Amiblitz fully works
- System files updated
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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04.Jun.2013
morphzone.org (Webseite)
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MorphOS: Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force (multiplayer)
After the release of the source codes of Quake 3, a programmer tried to programm a playable version of Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force which is based on the Quake 3-engine. At least he succeeded in finishing the multiplayer mode called "Holomatch".
Szilárd 'Bszili' Biró has ported this project which is called efport to MorphOS. Data of the commercial original are required which before under Windows should be updated to version 1.2 - e.g. by installing the expansion pack.
Direct download: stvefhm-mos.lha (1,3 MB)
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04.Jun.2013
PPA (Webseite)
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MorphOS: Chrysalis Pack 3.2.1
Yannick 'Papiosaur' Buchy's Chrysalis Pack is a pre-configured collection of programms, games and emulators. Now version 3.2.1 is available for MorphOS 3.2. An unchanged, basic installation of the operating system is required.
News:
- AskMeUP 1.2.2 (demo version)
- DGen 1.32
- E-UAE 0.8.29 WIP4
- Grunch 2.16
- MPlayer 1.0 r36172
- NTFS-3G r4
- Scriba 1.9.0 with French translation of the The Bucheron
- ScummVM 1.6.0
- Stellarium 0.8.2
Download: chrysalis.iso (584 MB)
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04.Jun.2013
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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AROS: aVorbisPlayer 0.1
With the command line programm aVorbisPlayer under AROS/x86 you can play Vorbis-audio files. A graphical user-interface is in progress.
aVorbisPlayer.lha (38 KB)
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