21.Dec.2009
Ron van Schaik (ANF)
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Pictures of Commodore-Show in Maarssen, 19. December
On 19. December in Maarssen (Netherlands) a meeting of the Commodore Gebruikersgroep took place. You can find pictures of this meeting on the website of the club.
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21.Dec.2009
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Software-News until 21.12.2009
Text viewer: EvenMore 0.69
EvenMore is a textviewer written in AmigaE and by Chris Perver. Changes since the last version:
- Modified exec list sorting to receive a list length variable, so it doesn't need to be counted first. Also modified Dir2Text plugin to accept this
- Was freeing information bar pattern data by mistake when launching an external program
- Pär Boberg has updated his Swedish catalog file following the changes made to the preferences
- Added two new escape code sequences. ESC[52m will set the displayed font in EvenMore to the user selected font, while ESC[53m will set the displayed font to the default system font. This will allow plugins such as the Generic2Text plugin to switch to a uniform system font when viewing hexadecimal files.
- Updated Generic2Text plugin to use the system font when viewing hexadecimal files
MorphOS: Drawerball 0.8q
Tom 'Amigaharry' Duin has published Drawerball 0.8q which is a very early version of a simple file manager.
AmigaOS 4: Modula 2-development environment AgletM2PPC
AgletM2PPC is a complete Modula 2-development environment inclusive compiler. Only a text editor is required (GoldEd, CygnusEd and TurboText are supported). Changes since the last release:
Compiler:
- The compiler itself is now PPC native, and is
significantly faster!
- The size limit on procedures is now probably large enough
for any sane program
- A bug which caused extremely excessive stack use was fixed.
Now 40 or 50K should be enough for almost any compile
- Some code generation errors were fixed
- Fixed problem with Opaque pointers resolved within the
IMPLEMENTATION module by imported pointer types
- Added compiler warning: OpenArrayCopyWarn
- SDK 53.8+ now using the GNU assembler v2.18 vs. 2.14
in earlier SDKs. This required that some instructions be
output slightly differently
- Certain "recording" versions of FP instructions are no
longer generated, since Sam 440ep/flex does not support
them
(Pre)Linker
- Mod2Lnk recognizes a "-stack" switch and inserts the
"$STACK:xxxx" cookie into executables.
The .asm files no longer need be kept around. All dependency
information is in the object file now. Asm files are written
to T:
- Added the "-g" debug switch, which causes both exported and
non-exported symbols to be put into the Elf symbol table so
that SymbolsRTS can find them as well
M2IDE
- Option "Make Icons?" added for the project file save
- Fixed problem of GR on exit if M2IDE changed its current
directory
- Multiselect now supported for the "Misc Files" file
requester
Amiga Modules
- Added Definition files for about 25 more Amiga Libraries,
and all supplied Amiga definition files (over 150 of them) were
brought up to the v53.13 SDK
- The TextEditor gadget is now working much better, as the
Definition file now adjusts to a glitch in the SDK's .h
file
Aglet Modules
- System module SymbolsRTS was introduced for better debugging
of exception locations
- CLI program arguments and Workbench ToolTypes are
transparently (almost) unified when the ArgsSupport module
is used to read startup arguments
- Many improvements in the (experimental) SimpleXXX modules
(SimpleGUI, SimpleScreens, SimpleMenus, SimpleGraphics, etc)
- new modules: BigInt, for 155 bit integers; IconSupport, for
writing out icons
Filesharing: Testing Amigift 2.0 for free
Amigift is a P2P file sharing system based on the giFT-demon (Gnutella, FastTrack, OpenFT) ported from the Unix-system and which has a MUI-based graphical user-interface called "GiftMUI" (screenshot). The author now offers a key with which you can test all the features of the shareware program for a limited time for 30 minutes per session.
AmigaOS 4: Astronomy program Digital Universe for 40% discount
The astronomy program Digital Universe can be ordered for a discount of 40% until 1.1.2010.
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20.Dec.2009
MorphZone (Webseite)
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MorphOS: Picture viewer ShowGirls 1.2 / WAManager 1.0
ShowGirls is a picture viewer written by Michal 'kiero' Wozniak which provides some picture editing functions and features known from "MiniShowPicture", "ShowPPC" and similar programs. Additionally pictures can be catalogued and assigned to virtual albums.
Version 1.2 includes some bug fixes as well as the WAManager which was integrated (screenshot). With this new program also written by Michal 'kiero' Wozniak you can manage Picasa Internet albums and offers in version 1.0 the following features:
- User authorization
- Album list gathering
- Album creation, name, comment and access rights modification
- Uploading of images to albums
- Checking for already uploaded images
- ShowGirls integration
- Images can be resized to given dimmensions and recompressed to JPEG format with selected quality. All image formats for which a Datatype or Reggae class exists are supported
Download:
ShowGirls-1.2.lha (463 KB)
WAManager-1.0.lha (880 KB)
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20.Dec.2009
Retro Gamer (ANF)
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Game consoles: Alien-Breed-Series will be continued
The Alien-Breed-Series, which was published from 1991 to 1996 for the Amiga and partly for the PC as well, will be officially continued with "Alien Breed Evolution". Under the title link you can find a short report on the Xbox-360-version at 4Players.de (in German). Versions for Playstation 3 and PC will be published next year. (snx) (Translation: dr)
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19.Dec.2009
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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Amiga in use: Famous Amiga Uses 2.4
The list of the "Famous Amiga Uses" written by David Tiberio and Pär Boberg was updated. It is listed where the Amiga was used. From version 2.4 the new entries can be recognized.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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19.Dec.2009
Amiga.org (Webseite)
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Demo scene: Bitworld-Frontend Amiga Scene Demo Database
The website "Amiga Scene Demo Database" (still in beta status) offers a search function for the demo scene data base Bitworld.
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19.Dec.2009
Martin Rebentisch (ANF)
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Music: Liquid Skies records #110
Martin 'DaFreak' Rebentisch wrote: This time the 110th "Musikpack" by LQS includes a MP3-Tune called "Your Own Oxygen" in Electro-style. It was written by our Polish musician Lcr and mixed by Kuadziw. The cover was created by DaFreak.
The "Musikpack" can be downloaded from the title link (7,2 MB).
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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18.Dec.2009
a1k.org (forum)
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AmigaOS 4: Zelda - Mystery of Solarus (Demo)
"Zelda - Mystery of Solarus" is a role playing game (screenshots) similar to Nintendo's Legend of Zelda-serie. The game is still in development. The latest demo version is finished after the first dungeon. The AmigaOS 4-port was written by "HunoPPC".
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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17.Dec.2009
HelmutH (ANF)
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Update of Amiga Virus Encyclopedia
The Amiga Virus Encyclopedia is an English reference work on virus on the Amiga. The database includes more than 400 different viruses. 63 entries have been added or updated during the last months.
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17.Dec.2009
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MorphOS: OWB 1.6.1, Gallerius 2.4
Web-Browser: OWB 1.6.1
Fabien "Fab" Coeurjoly has published a new version of the Origyn Web Browser for MorphOS.
- Enabled WebInspector (Firebug-like, Screenshot). WebInspector allows browsing resources/scripts, profiling, debugging... It can be enabled with: "setenv OWB_ENABLE_INSPECTOR 1". When enabled, a new "inspect element" entry is
added to webview contextmenus.
- Avoid conflicts between regular context menus and javascript contextmenus
- Updated russian, swedish and czech locales
- Added a lame workaround in javascript interpreter that caused regressions in google maps
- Fixed a possible crash with priority popups in MLdonkey HTML interface
As usual there are two different versions: OWB-nosvg without support of the SVG-format which requires less memory.
HTML-galleries: Gallerius 2.4
Gallerius written by Pawel 'Stefkos' Stefanski creates HTML-Thumbnail-Galleries. Changes in version 2.4:
- support for ShowGirls galleries
- new logo
- option to abort the html generation process
- 2 new modes added for aspect ratio picture scaling (by width and by height)
- fixed reported bugs
Direct download: gallerius.lha (135 KB)
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17.Dec.2009
Patrick Nevian (ANF)
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Music: X-mas special for Amiga-Users
The debut album from Blue Metal Rose, "Spreading the seed", as well as the next CD was made with the help of an Amiga 4000.
Until the end of December there is a special offer for Amiga users: Spreading the seed can be ordered for 5 Euro (delivery within Germany, else 6 Euro) inclusive shipping. For this you must enter the following code: BMRLOVESAMIGA.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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16.Dec.2009
Amiga.org (Webseite)
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CGG: Winners of Innovation award 2009
On 19th of December the Dutch Commodore Gebruikersgroep will award its Innovation Price 2009. Winners are Dennis van Weeren's FPGA-Amiga Minimig (category hardware) as well as the C64/SID-music program ACID 64 written by Wilfred Bos (software).
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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16.Dec.2009
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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AmigaOS 4: Ranger 1.41
Steven Solie's Ranger is a little diagnostic routines for AmigaOS 4 which shows processor trees and provides additional information. A part of the new functions of this version 1.41 already requires functions of the "Update 1" for AmigaOS 4.1 which has been still not published.
Changes include:
- Added home directory (aka PROGDIR:) field to DOS/Processes tab
- Added monitor DDC information to Hardware/Gfx Boards tab
- Added new effects fields to Screen and Window attributes in the GUI/Objects tab
- Added Exec/IntHandlers tab which displays information about the interrupt handlers
Download: ranger.lha (331 KB)
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15.Dec.2009
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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Interview: Bartek Kuchta (NatAmi-Team)
The Polish portal retroage.net has published an English interview with Bartek Kuchta. Kuchta is graphic designer and creates logos, 3D-models for demos and other graphics for the NatAmi-Team.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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14.Dec.2009
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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AmigaOS 4: Web-Browser OWB 3.21
Jörg Strohmayer has published an update of his port of the Origyn Web Browser for AmigaOS 4. Changes in version 3.21:
- Fixed bugs.os4depot.net issues #194, #263, #280, #287, #303, #317,
#319, #325, #326, #329, #330 and #332
- Updated to SVN revision 1176
- Added a workaround for a javascript interpreter bug, for example on
maps.google.com
- Added Firefox2Like theme
- Updated about : and error page
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14.Dec.2009
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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Lawsuit: settlement agreement between Amiga and Hyperion published
In October, Hyperion had announced that it had reached an agreement with Amiga Inc. regarding the rights to AmigaOS 4. A few days ago, the actual settlement agreement between both parties has been published in the court archives as part of the judge's recent order to accept the agreement and close the case.
The most important points of the agreement are:
- Hyperion is the sole owner of the operating system they are distributing, excluding the parts derived from AmigaOS 3.1 - for which Hyperion will get a new licence from Amiga Inc. (see below)
- While Amiga Inc. is described as the "sole owner of the software 'AmigaOS 3.1'", they exclusively license most rights associated with the product to Hyperion, including the right to sell AmigaOS licenses to other parties.
- Amiga Inc. may only distribute AmigaOS 3.1 bundled with "gaming content" - and only as long as it is not modified and the user interface of AmigaOS is never shown to the user. An example mentioned in the contract is a retro games console, but the games/WinUAE bundles distributed through Amiga's shop would also fit this description.
- Hyperion now has an exclusive license to the "Amiga OS" and "AmigaOne" trademarks. Both parties may use the "Boingball" on their products.
- Existing licensees (e.g. Cloanto) are not concerned with this agreement.
The agreement, which is signed by Bill McEwen for Amiga und Evert Carton for Hyperion, does not describe what kind of compensation - if any - Amiga Inc. recieves in return. (cg) (Translation: dr)
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14.Dec.2009
amigafuture.de (Webseite)
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Software-News until 13.12.2009
CAD-Programm: ATcad 11/2009
ATcad is a simple 2D vector graphic program (screenshot) which originally was written for developing simple conductor boards.
ATcad requires a 68030-Processor, 8 MB RAM as well as screen modus with at least 720x564 Pixels (users of graphic boards must use the Mode-Promotion-Utility).
MorphOS: Drawerball 0.8p
Tom 'Amigaharry' Duin has published an update for his simple file manager Drawerball 0.8p. The archive includes a version with two directory windows ("DoubleDrawerBall").
AmigaOS 4: Database interface iODBC
Andrea "afxgroup" Palmatè has ported the ODBC-implementation iODBC to AmigaOS. If you want to help testing the latest and not public beta version then please contact the author.
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13.Dec.2009
amiga.org (Webseite)
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Emulator: WinUAE 2.0.0
Version 2.0.0 of the Amiga emulator WinUAE has been published. A detailed list of changes is available on the website.
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13.Dec.2009
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
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Instant Messenger: SabreMSN 0.61
James 'jahc' Carroll has published a new beta version of his MUI-based MSN-Messenger SabreMSN for AmigaOS 3/4 and AROS. File transfers should now work under AROS as well. Additionally there are some minor improvements like "Auto-Unaway". The detailed changes are listed in the Readme.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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13.Dec.2009
MorphZone (Webseite)
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MorphOS: Picture viewer ShowGirls 1.1
ShowGirls is a picture viewer written by Michal 'kiero' Wozniak which provides some editing functions and some features of programs like "MiniShowPicture" or "ShowPPC".
With the latest version 1.1 you can now also catalogue your pictures.
Further changes:
- Noise filter (color/luminance, strength depending on source pixel luminance, perlin noise)
- Image searching functionality: searching by name, comment (file or album), date (file or exif), dimensions
- Sorting for thumbnail lists
- Display options for thumbnail lists (filename/date/dimmensions)
- Optimized glow effect
- Optimized resampling code, added altivec version
- Batch converter can apply filters during image processing (only a few selected for now)
- It can also process images from given album
- Grayscale filter with adjustable color component weights, don't discard alpha contents
- Changed RGB Balance filter to Color Balance filter which should work in similar way to its Photoshop equivalent
- Optimized noise reduction filter
- Optimized threshold filter
- Optimized overlay image generation
- Optimized rgb->hsv conversion (faster hsv balance filter)
- Fixed slideshow start/stop after fullscreen/window change
- Reimplemented full-dir thumbnail scanning mode, visible entries will be scanned first
- Improved sorting of files with numeric names
- Various speed/memory usage optimizations
- State of album manager, color picker and information overlay is saved on application exit (use NOALBUMS tooltype/param to disable opening of album manager)
- Reggae support
Download: ShowGirls-1.1.lha (484 KB) (snx) (Translation: dr)
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13.Dec.2009
Amiga.org (Webseite)
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DiscreetFX: Xmas lottery
DiscreetFX has started a Xmas lottery. If you want to take part then simply fill out the form wit the text "DiscreetFX 2009 Christmas Giveaway".
All registrations must be done before 25th of December. The winners will be announced on New Year's Day. The following prizes will be raffled:
- Amiga Forever Value Edition (3x)
- Aladdin 4D Instant Download (10x)
- Competition-Pro-Joystick by Individual Computers and Speedlink (6x)
- Amiga-Round-Table-DVD, Episodes 1-3 with bonus material (6x)
- AmigaOS 4.1, optionally in Sam440-, Pegasos-II- or AmigaOne/MicroA1-version (1x)
- MorphOS 2.x (1x)
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