28.Jun.2005
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Cloanto: Amiga Forever 2005 soon available!
Amiga Forever 2005, the leading Windows-based Amiga-emulator, will be
announced shortly by Italian developer Cloanto. There will be a Premium
Edition on two DVDs including special video material as well as a
Plus Edition with bonus stuff. Customers who purchased version 6.0 within a
month before the release of the new version will be eligible to receive a
free upgrade. (nba)
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28.Jun.2005
IOSPIRIT
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IOSPIRIT has moved
IOSPIRITs move to a new building is now almost complete and from now on
should only have minor to no effects on their availability and productivity.
The developer and publisher is now back to normal. Their new contact data is
now available in the imprint of the
picturearena.com. The Amiga-pages
are be kept online at
http://amiga.iospirit.de/. (ps) (Translation: nba)
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28.Jun.2005
padrino (ANF)
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MUI: Update of texteditor.mcc to version 15.13
Th eunder open source license published MUI class texteditor.mcc is available in
version 15.13 following the tile link. The update fixes some bugs of the predecssor version only.
The archive contains native versionen for MorphOS and AmigaOS 4 also and is mandatory for the latest
YAM developer version. (snx) (Translation: ub)
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28.Jun.2005
Anton Reinauer (E-Mail)
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Status update: AmiZilla- and GTK-wrapper project
Ok, many people seem to think the AmiZilla project is dead, and with good reason, as there's been no information released in a long time. So I thought I'd put out an update, so people can see things are
happening!
Ok, firstly, the NSPR (Netscape Portable Runtime) is basically functionally complete - this is a base Operating System abstraction layer (for things like TCP/IP etc). XPCOM (Cross Platform Component Object Model) seems to be mostly functioning - it allows different components in Mozilla to message each other, and access files on any platform, etc.
A couple of people have had the code compiling with these layers, producing an exe of around 500M in size (with debug info), which ran and exited cleanly, but requires an X11 server as a screen device! At the moment, we have switched from a static huge exe, to a library version (a2ixlibrary),
but we haven't been able to do a complete build with this yet.
We're creating some helpful documentation on what files are needed,
and how to compile an exe etc, along with some much needed info on how
to set up a Cross-Compiling environment on Linux and Windows. This is
very important, as unless you have a Dragon accelerator, you can't
compile AmiZilla on a 68k-based Amiga, as they physically just don't
have enough memory to compile it (you need 256-512M memory at least,
and we won't even go into how long it takes to compile 200M of source
code, on a 68k...)! It should be possible to compile it on an AmigaOne,
or Pegasos though.
But more interesting, a couple of people are working on a
GTK->MUI(Zune)/Reaction layer, primarily for the AmiZilla project, but
it will be able to be used for other GTK apps too.
It's likely, we will be looking at getting Firefox running first (it's only a simple compiler switch, to compile either Firefox or Mozilla), then maybe the whole Mozilla suite if people want it (probably unnecessary though).
We're looking at getting it running on 68k/MUI first, and hopefully the
68k exe should run on AmigaOS4 and MorphOS as is.
Then we can look at MorphOS/OS4/AROS native ports. With a MorphOS port
we may need a compile of the latest version of GCC ie: 3.x, to be able
to compile AmiZilla though.
The GTK->MUI/Reaction layer will be done as a separate project, to
make it easier to support multiple OSes (Amiga 3.x, OS4, MorphOS and
AROS), but the initial target will be to get Firefox running on AmigaOS 3.x.
Also, an AROS bounty has been put up for a GTK->MUI(Zune) layer, so that it can then be easily ported to any other Amiga Operating System (if not already done). Also, the MorphZone bounty program is considering, either starting their own GTK->MUI wrapper bounty, or pointing it towards the AROS one.
The GTK layer will be done as two shared libs - glib.library and gtk.library.
So far, GTK->MUI seems fairly straightforward, as MUI is quite
flexible, and fairly similar in structure to GTK- these both use an
Object Model (ie: as in using objects like Windows, Buttons etc, not as
in C++/Java Object-Orientated programming!), and GTK does not poke
directly into it's data structures, but uses functions for object
manipulation.
We've put together a basic working example using GTK calls, of
initialising GTK (really an MUI call), opening a Window with a Button
on it, closing the Window, and shutting the system (MUI) down. We've
also compiled the GTK dev-kit examples helloworld and helloworld2,
without any modification to their sources.
One minor problem is that MUI gives back a pointer when it's initialised, but GTK doesn't, so we'll have to save that pointer somehow, probably in per-app data, saved within the library structure itself.
At Sourceforge.net already screenshots have been published, showing the GTK-MUI wrapper under AmigaOS 3.1, AROS and MorphOS. Also demo code and compiled exes (68k) can be found there (Download, 33 KB).
GDK is an OS independent video abstraction layer for GTK - GTK makes
it's calls to GDK, which then calls the underlying system (in Linux
it's X-Windows). We haven't looked into it fully yet, but we shouldn't
have to worry about GDK, as only GTK calls it, and Firefox shouldn't
make any direct calls to it - and as we're replacing GTK calls with
MUI/Reaction ones, GDK won't be called!
More of a challenge will be GLib- we're currently researching how much
Firefox uses it, as some of GLib is very simple, and would just take a
recompile, but other stuff like events, signals and threads could be
more problematic, and may require replacing with Reaction/MUI calls.
More developers are always welcome to join us - the more resources we
have, the quicker this will get done! :) To join the AmiZilla list,
either send an e-mail or go to the website (but you need to
create a Yahoo account to do it this way). Also, donations to help
attract more developers, are most welcome too! :)
Anton Reinauer
AmiZilla project (snx)
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26.Jun.2005
AROS-Exec (Forum)
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Team AROS: Bounty #32 initiated for an ACPI subsystem component (Phase I)
AROS Bounty #32, an ACPI subsystem component for AROS, has been initiated by Randy Vice. The main objective of Phase I is just to identify availability of ACPI on a system, parse the system ACPI tables and configure AROS's subsystems with the retrieved information.
The actual Power Management is not considered part of this bounty, but will be addressed by Phase II. (snx)
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25.Jun.2005
Thorsten Mampel, 1.Vorsitzender ACH (ANF)
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Lan party of the ACH
The public LAN party of the ACH in Hamburg-Berne is going. Right now, there are an estimated 15 persons there.
All systems are represented. OS4 with its latest update v3 fills with enthusiasm with unbelievable fast booting. On PegasosII systems is MacOnLinux deeply tested. UAE runs on the most different PCs and laptops.
Via a Bluetooth access point is UAE installed on PalmOS and PocketPCs.
The party will be going until the late night. Everybody who wants to come is very welcome. Address on our homepage!
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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25.Jun.2005
Amiga.org (website)
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Event: AmiWest 2005 only one-day
As the Sacramento Amiga Computer Club announces will the AmiWest 2005 because of financial reasons be held for only one day, this being on July, 23rd. The entrance fee will be reduced accordingly. In addition is a special guest announced to appear at the banquet.
(snx) (Translation: wk)
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25.Jun.2005
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Amiga Developers Network opened
Under the title link has today the new developers portal AmiDevNet opened its doors. The organizers want to expand the portal depending on the needs and are therefore thankful for suggestions or contribution of the visitors.
The website is dedicated to the hardware and software development for the classic Amiga computer. It is meant to be the place to go for users and developers to exchange ideas and to realize new projects. The aim is to support the Amiga with innovative developments.
(snx) (Translation: wk)
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25.Jun.2005
Mikey_C (ANF)
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Amiga Samba: "Idiot's Guide" now for AmigaOS 3 and Genesis
The English "Amiga Samba Idiots Guide", explaining the setup of the network software Samba under AmigaOS, does now also consider AmigaOS 3 and the TCP/IP stack Genesis. (cg) (Translation: wk)
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24.Jun.2005
Carsten Siegner (ANF)
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Papyrus: Example document demonstrates Formel-Editor
Carsten Siegner demonstrates with an example document the Formel-editor which
Papyrus contains.
Download: formel.lha (2 KB)
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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24.Jun.2005
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MorphOS: Bulldog 1.3
Rupert Hausbergers programm BullDog downloads files with the help of its nzb-descriptions
from the Usenet. V1.3 fixes some bugs of the previous version.
Download: bulldog-morphos.lha (189 KB)
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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23.Jun.2005
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MorphOS: Tetris Clone Block Attack
Block Attack is an SDL-based puzzle game in the style of Tetris Attack (screenshot).
Link: Homepage of the Linux Version
Download: blockattack-1.1.0_mos.lha (4.4 MB)
(cg) (Translation: dm)
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23.Jun.2005
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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AmigaOS 4: Apache 1.3.33 (Beta2)
Edgar Schwan has released a new beta-version of Apache 1.3.33 webserver. His Amiga port supports PHP 4.3.11 and MySQL 3.23.49, but is still in beta-stages and not completely functional.
(cg) (Translation: dm)
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23.Jun.2005
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MorphOS: Software News through 22nd of June, 2005
MUICON 50.20
MUICON is an MUI-based console handler by Jacek Piszczek, who also provides his own terminal display class (PowerTerm.mcc). Version 50.20 reacts now also to ixemul-based utilizations to window size-changing requirements, OpenSSH utilizers should download the newest version of this program on account of that.
Link: Homepage
Download: muicon.lha (290 KB)
Download: muicon_int.lha (12 KB) (catalog data)
logTool 1.6
logTool (previously known as "anaLOGuer") is a little program that filters useful information from MorphOS debug logs and can display the info colorfully (screenshot). The source supports Ramdebug, the serial port and log data. The code of PowerTerm.mcc from MUICON-packet is required. Changes since v1.4:
- Fixed a possible race on quit.
- About doesn't clear the display anymore.
- Closes the file directly after reading it (log from file mode).
- Added spurious interrupt to default filter remove list.
Link: Homepage
Download: logtool.lha (36 KB)
FloppyTest 1.0
FloppyTest contains several small routines that were generated as a byproduct during development of a floppy driver for MorphOS. The archive should give insight to other developers in the steering of ISA equipment and uncovering a few problems in the built-in Southbridge of the Pegasos.
In this archive you'll find help programs for the steering of drive motors, for reading about individual sectors, and for interrupt handling, all including commented source code.
Link: Download page
Download: FloppyTest (7 KB) (cg) (Translation: dm)
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22.Jun.2005
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Retro computing: forum-64.de expands Amiga section
The "Forum-64" which covers mostly the 8 bit computern from Commodore but also holds boards for Atari, Schneider or GDR home computers expands it's Amiga section.
For discussions regarding the Amiga there are now the boards "Hardware", "Software", "Basteleien/Modding", "Emulatoren", "Datenübertragung" and "Literatur" available. (cg) (Translation: ub)
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22.Jun.2005
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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AmigaOS4: Soundcard driver for the M-Audio Revolution 7.1
Davy Wentzler has written an AHI driver for the surround sound card M-Audio Revolution 7.1 for AmigaOS4, which will be available from the next days on at the OS4Depot. the card has two inputs, eight analog outputs and one digital output.
The card will be supported by the Envy24HT driver which already runs with the Terratec Aureon 5.1 Sky, 7.1 Space and Phase28 cards. Even not testet yet is should also run with the M-Audio Revolution 5.1.
The author thanks Bill Toner for his support while doing development for this card. (snx) (Translation: ub)
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22.Jun.2005
Mikey C (ANF)
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Guide: "Amiga Samba for Idiots"
A comprehensive and pictured english guide to install Samba under AmigaOS4 is available at the title link. A version for AmigaOS/68k and teh TCP/IP stack Genesis will folow a bit later. (snx) (Translation: ub)
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22.Jun.2005
Steffen Nitz (ANF)
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SN-ListDatei V1.0 available
Today a new Amiga tool by Steffen Nitz has been released:
SN-ListDatei V1.0. It shows a list of all files from one directory including all subdirectories in a single window.
This tool is very handy for e.g. HTML designers who work with several subdirectories. The file list might be saved as text file or send to the printer. There are also overview statics available which show the numer of files and directories and their sizes.
Download page: http://www.sn-archiv.de/13822.html
Furthermore The Altdeutschland coins page has been maintained. The Pommern Stralsund page became the most extensive page because it will be the Author's favorite.
The page contains pictures of
six differnt coins from the middle age from the city of Stralsund (located at the coast near the isle Rügen in today's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). (nba) (Translation: ub)
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22.Jun.2005
ANN (Webseite)
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Freescale Technology Forum: "Best of show" awarded to Genesi
At the Freescale Technology Forum Orlando, Florida Genesi was awared as the "Best of show".
The award is for Genesi's Home Media Center (screen shot) which is based on the PegasosPPC and open source software.
Among the jury there were media representives from CMP United Business Medias CommsDesign an EE Times online community, Penton Medias Electronic Design magazine and the online publication analogZONE. Criterions were technological merit, market impact, usability and the "cool factor".
Photo gallery: page 1, page 2
Update: (20:04, 23.06.05, snx)
Meanwhile there's also a video of the keynote speech by Freescale's CEO Michel Mayer, which also includes the "Best of show" ceremony (starting 1:18:10).
Update 2: (16:32, 24.06.05, snx)
Press release by Genesi with details about the MythTV-based Media Center and further photos of the MPC5200 board EFIKA. (snx) (Translation: ub)
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22.Jun.2005
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amiga-news.de renews menu structures
On Tuesday, June the 21st 2005 a minor structural update has been made to amiga-news.de website to provide a more
intuitive navigation and a better page overview.
The upper and lower menu bars as well as the right menu bar are affected from these changes.
Now at the upper menu there are only links related to contentual areas which enrich the daily news. Among thme
there are the links for the
ANF, the Amiga Link Directory, the bulletin board, comments and
the glossar. At the lower menu the amiga-news.de internal subpages were bundled, such as the
netiquette, the news archive, the guest book, the
masthead or the contakt page. At the right, temporary menu at the start page important Amiga related links are located as well as
links to our sponsors and in future there will be an expanded article search section added.
Links which were removedfrom the old menu structures were merged into
"other sources" and "sub pages".
During the next months the team will concentrate to the English section and is aimig to establish the service at a new domain
with not only the news service but also a mostly interactive knowledge and test data base
If you have any suggestions or comments regarding these changes the team
is always pleased to get to know your ideas. (nba) (Translation: ub)
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21.Jun.2005
Amiga-Magazin
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Amiga-Magazin merges with the AMIGAplus
Subscribers of the AMIGAplus will receive the "Amiga-Magazin mit AMIGAplus", the Amiga-CD and additionally to that the a free copy of the PCgo CD by mail during the next days..
The publisher falkemedia was not able to ensure a longer independent future of the AMIGAplus as a stand alone magazine, but this merge teh readers benefit in several ways:
Beside high quality Amiga articles, which are still supported by the AMIGAplus editors, teh subscribers also receive a first class
computer magazine which supplies important tests, basic articles and high quality
software CDs - valuables, precious for both, Amiga and PC users.
Not without any reason the WEKA computer magazine publishing house supports the
Amiga-Magazin since 1987 and still delivers this magazine combination to thousands of Amiga fans.
Was a subscription for the AMIGAplus (with two monthly CD) alone 81,30 Euro each year, the fee for the "Amiga-Magazin mit AMIGAplus", a high qualitly two monthly Amiga software CD as well as 12 issues of the PCgo (including
cover CD) a year is now reduced to 54,90 Euro a year.
By this merge of the both magazines the number of readers could be increased to a volume which ensures the publication throughout the next years -
the 20 year anniversary of the Amiga-Magazin will not be missed by the publishers!
Already paid ammounts will fully counted to the subscription.
For questions regarding the subscription or the content of the "Amiga-Magazins mit AMIGAplus" please contact the publisher or the editors at the WEKA.
The contact data is available at the masthead inside the magazine or
online
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The team of the AMIGAplus supports the editors of the Amiga
Magazins and continues with the competent news team to deliver latest news to the Amiga-Community at www.amiga-news.de/en. (nba) (Translation: ub)
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21.Jun.2005
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Risc OS: Firefox port released
Risc OS teh operating system which was formerly delivered with Acorn's Archimedes RiscPC homecomputers and is - just like the AmigaOS and alikes - on it's long and stoney way to a new hardware.
Risc OS suffered to a problem which should be well knwon to all Amiga folks: Decent websites were only limited usable with the available browsers (at least six deiffernt ones!) due to lack of proper Javascript or CSS support.
Since yesterday Risc OS users may use a beta version of Firefox. In a recent thread at amigaworld.net the author Peter "chocky" Naulls describes some of the occuring problems and tehir solution while doing the port. (cg) (Translation: ub)
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21.Jun.2005
(ANF)
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PowerPC: Freescale MPC7448 mass production in October
At the Frescale Technology Forum in Orlando, Florida Freescale announced today mass production of their latest high end processor MPC7448 will start in October. The 7448 is the first ppc using Freescale'e new e600 core which has a 1 MB 2nd level cache (doubled in comparision to the 7447), an improved Altivec unit (out of order sequences) and a faster external bus (up to 200 Mhz) (Out-of-Order-Befehlsfolge), but it keeps pin and binary compatible with it's predecessor (MPC7447).
Due to the newly introduced 90 nanometer process and other detail improvements the MPC7448 will not only consume less energy than the 7447 but also allow to go for higher clock rates. Production from October on will reach 1.7 Ghz. (cg) (Translation: ub)
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21.Jun.2005
ANN (Webseite)
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MorphOS: SFSResize 1.0
Using the new Amiga tool SFSResize developed by Marek Szyprowski
you may adjust the SFS filesystem after performing a partition
reduction without formatting completely. SFSCheck is needed in
addition to use SFSResize. Beware: Use this at your own risk.
SFSresize.readme (4 KB)
SFSresize.lha (24 KB)
SFSCheck.lha (58 KB) (snx)
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21.Jun.2005
Pegasosforum (Webseite)
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MorphOS: Snoopium 1.1 published
Version 1.1 of the open source system monitor "Snoopium" based on
SnoopDOS is now available. Apart from various bug fixes the program
window may now be resized. Additionally the toolbar-options "framed" and
"images only" were added. (snx) (Translation: nba)
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