04.Jun.2004
Computer City (e-mail)
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Computer City: Nova Design products available / Retro show / CD³² with SX-32
Computer City would like to announce that all Nova Design products are now in
stock and available for immediate delivery to both end-users and
resellers (amiga-news.de reported). An overview of the products can be found here.
Furthermore, Computer City will be present at the Retro Computing Show
in Maarssen on June 19th. More information on the show can be found on
the official
website.
And last but not least, we have a number of special promotions and
items that are available again after a long period of time.
Some of the items can be found in the special offers category on our new webshop server, www.computercity.biz.
Enjoy the summer!
Computer City (snx)
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04.Jun.2004
Martin Merz (ANF)
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MasonIcons: OS4 Classic Toolbar Images available
The default OS4 Classic Toolbar Images (for developers) are available (76 KB) at MasonIcons.de.
- classic Glowicons design
- 64 colours
- 32 x 32 pixels
- normal, selected (with glow) and ghosted images
- 102 images in total
Developers: please never change the names of the images. (snx)
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04.Jun.2004
JAmiga (Website)
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Amiga-Java: Jamiga alpha 0.0.3
Alpha-Version 0.0.3 has been published of the Java implemention "JAmiga" for the
68k-AmigaOS. JAmiga can be now compiled with GCC which increases the chances for a
further support of other (Amiga compatible) platforms. Besides this the new version
contains the button as first GUI element and a test class for buttons, too. The developer
ask you for your feedback via e-mail or via the web formular.
(nba) (Translation: dr)
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04.Jun.2004
Peer Richter (ANF)
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New possibility of downloading Ghostscript v8.13 (Update)
Peer Richter has adapted the installation script for Ghostscript 8.13 and has uploaded
the new archive. Richter asks for e-mail if you find bugs.
Update: (03.06.2004, 22:50, cg)
Unfortunately there has been a little bug when putting together the archive. From now on
there is a bug fixed version available.
(nba) (Translation: dr)
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04.Jun.2004
PPCNUX (ANF)
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PPCNUX: Report about OS4-Event in Essen
The Online-Linux-Magazin PPCNUX has published an English report about the OS4 event in
Essen (Germany).
(nba) (Translation: dr)
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04.Jun.2004
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Editorship of NoCover temporary not available
Wolf Zimmer who is the editor of the online magazine NoCover
is not available because of a damage of his computer.
E-mails to his address will be saved but the response may come with a little delay.
If you have an urgent problem then you may also contact Cord Hagen.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
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03.Jun.2004
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Software News Summary
MiniShowPicture 1.62
Version 1.62 of the picture shower MiniShowPicture was released today. It's a simple picture displayer that's based on MUI and uses datatypes. The functions include drag&drop, scaling, as well as keyboard support. The archive includes versions for MorphOS and AmigaOS 3.
Direct download: MiniShowPicture.lha (284 KB)
MorphOS: New version of "Alphatools"
"Alphatools" is a collection of little graphical tools: tifftopng, PNG and TIFF modules (at this time 32-Bit) for ImageFX as well as a few scripts for TVPaint.
Direct download: alphatools.lha (648 KB)
MorphOS: New version of "Ripper"
"Ripper" is an MUI-based CDDA ripper and sound converter.
Direct download: ripper.lha (489 KB)
AmigaOS 4: two small grapic demos
Peter Gordon provides these PPC-native graphic demos "Lights" and "Tunnel." (cg) (Translation: dm)
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03.Jun.2004
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Icon Patch: PowerIcons 1.06
A new version of the icon patch "PowerIcons", which makes possible the use of 32Bit icons under AmigaOS, was released today. The changes may be found in the readme document.
Direct download: PowerIcons.lha (755 KB)
(cg) (Translation: dm)
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03.Jun.2004
MorphZone (Website)
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Convention: Photos from Meeting of Hungarian Pegasos Users
Under the title link you'll find photos of a meeting of an Hungarian Pegasos user group.
The event took place this past Sunday and was open to visitors. The main topics of discussion were problems with the installation of Linux and MacOnLinux, but MorphOS-specific points like the creation of a network under that OS were also addressed. (snx) (Translation: dm)
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03.Jun.2004
Jan Andersen / VHT-DK (E-Mail)
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Virus Help Denmark: VirusZ v1.01 and Request for Feedback
Georg Hörmann has released version 1.01 of anti-virus software VirusZ, which may be downloaded from the website of Virus Help Team Denmark.
Request for Feedback
Georg asks urgently for feedback from VirusZ users, in order to learn how and whether his software has been used in the last 13 years. You can send Georg a message from the VHT Denmark website under the title link.
Infos about the new update:
Name: VirusZ v1.01
Archive name: VirusZ.lha
Archive size: 102,890 Bytes
Release date: 2nd June, 2004
Programmer: Georg Hoermann
Requirements: AmigaOS 2.04 or better, util/libs/ReqToolsUsr.lha,
util/virus/xvslibrary.lha, util/pack/xfdmaster.lha,
util/arc/xadmaster.lha (recommended), util/libs/DisLib.lha (optional)
Changes since the last release:
- Fixed bug in Bootblock Lab which caused "Write" and "Install" to
end up in a disk i/o error if "Ask Before Write Access" option was
enabled. Thanks to Ronald Schakelaar for the bug report.
- Fixed password handling for encrypted archives: a correct password
has already been remembered for all files before, but cancelling
the password requester because you don't know the correct password
would have caused new requesters for *all* files in the encrypted
archive. Now VirusZ also remembers the cancelling and will simply
report all following files as encrypted. Thanks to Thomas Tavoly for
reporting this problem.
- Fixed bug that appeared after a sector check when checking disks
that have the same name as their device (eg. disk labeled 'DF0'
in device DF0:). Inhibit() is in fact a very simple DOS function
that easily gets confused, so I added a little workaround for this
problem. Thanks to Thomas Tavoly for the report and beta-testing.
- Added lots of snapshots sent by Michel 'DMX' Bagmeijer and
Andreas Kürzinger. Thanks guys.
Changed distribution from FREEWARE to MAILWARE as I need feedback
for further development. Currently I have no idea at all how many
active users are still out there...
(nba) (Translation: dm)
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02.Jun.2004
Andreas Kleinert (E-Mail)
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Free keyfiles for SView 5, SView 4 and akDatatypes
Free keyfiles for SView 5, SView IV and the "akDatatypes" have been uploaded to Aminet recently. Due to problems with the uploads, the keyfiles are available at http://www.ar-kleinert.de for now.
(cg)
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02.Jun.2004
Aminet (Website)
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Aminet uploads until 2004-06-02
Here, the list of the latest Aminet uploads since our last report:
CygnusEd_4_DE.lha biz/misc 8K+New German catalog for CygnusEd V4
YahooGpScan1_5.lha comm/mail 6K+Strips YahooGroup adverts. V1.5
AmiMSN.lha comm/tcp 27K+(0.5) Major update. MSN Messenger client
BabelDoc.lha comm/tcp 38K+Translate docs or strings from one langu
streamer.lha comm/www 469K+Internet radio MPEG and RealAudio file p
GnS_Spo2Invita.lha demo/intro 367K+Spoletium2 Ivitation Intro by Genesis
ixemul-inc-bin.lha dev/gg 1.2M+Include files for ixemul or libnix. V48.
nano.lha dev/lang 206K+New virtual machine, assembler like lang
ReqChoice.pl.lha dev/lang 4K+Use Amiga Request Choice Gadget with per
adcvt.lha dev/misc 13K+AutoDocs to HTML converter v0.1
InstallBoot.lha disk/misc 11K+Install Boot GUI
DiskValid.lha disk/salv 11K+PFS DiskValid GUI
ThePolice.lha docs/hyper 53K+The Police: albums, lyrix, singles +more
d3GNOP.lha game/misc 3.1M+D3GNOP - THE Pong clone in MiniGL v1.0 (
WormWars.lha game/misc 541K+Worm Wars 7.8: Advanced snake game
horrorhouseb4.lha game/shoot 2.9M+New shoot'emup (68000, Wapos, Morphos)
aGibbet.lha game/think 217K+Game like "Guess Word" with RUS dictiona
Permu.lha game/wb 36K+Try to match the displayed pattern!
Anim2gif.lha gfx/conv 177K+Converts and scales an amiga animation t
Gif2anim.lha gfx/conv 233K+Converts & scales GIF animations to amig
SmartScale.lha gfx/conv 30K+A CLI/WB program used for gfx conversion
dejong.lha gfx/fract 67K+De Jong Explorer
ImageFX45txtFR.lha gfx/ifx 67K+ImageFX 4.5 French interface Text
make_lnx.lha misc/emu 11K+.LYX to Atari Lynx .LNX file conversion
rotate.lha misc/emu 9K+Set the ROTATION flag of any Atari Lynx
vic-emu-tools.lha misc/emu 45K+Tools and helpful info for vic-emu 0.65
imdbDiff040514.lha misc/imdb 2.7M+Diffs for the Internet MovieDatabase
imdbDiff040521.lha misc/imdb 3.9M+Diffs for the Internet MovieDatabase
Amoralplay.lha mus/play 144K+Plays SIDS,OctamedSS,mods,Digibooster et
Ami-Crystal.lha pix/icon 632K+Ami Crystal first no commercial PNG-Icon
AmiComSys_PNG.lha pix/icon 21K+PNG-Icon for AmiComSys
Descent2PNG.lha pix/icon 20K+PNG-Icon for Descent2
scummbubbles.lha pix/icon 426K+Scumm VM Bubbles in png format
UAEPNG.lha pix/icon 17K+Replacement PNG-Icon for UAE
Wolfenstein3DP.lha pix/icon 21K+PNG-Icon for Wolfenstein3D
makeguide2.lha text/hyper 25K+Create a guide from several small files
makeguide3.lha text/hyper 48K+Create a guide from several small files
HP_Deskjet400C.lha text/print 25K+Deskjet 400C/L Driver for WB 40.17
HP_Deskjet870C.lha text/print 27K+Deskjet 8x0C Driver for WB V40.23
HP_Deskjet900C.lha text/print 25K+Deskjet 9x0C Driver for WB V40.14
Tree177.lha util/cli 18K+Lists Directory content tree-like
SteBaseConv.lha util/conv 62K+Numeric base converter ITA-ENG + source
ExtraLib.lha util/libs 357K+Dynamic buffers, useful stuff, now FREEW
ACSE.lha util/misc 23K+ACSE test administration tool
RHzFileChecker.lha util/wb 119K+Program for identifying file types.
(nba) (Translation: ub)
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02.Jun.2004
Vesalia Computer (ANF)
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AmigaOS 4.0: Pre release shipping to customers
Today Vesalia starts with shipping the pre release of AmigaOS 4.0 to the customers who expect the delivery within the next few days.
AmigaOne customers with flash ROMs which are not reprogramable may get a new flash ROM for only EUR 10.- (not necessary to send back the old flash ROM). (snx) (Translation: ub)
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02.Jun.2004
MorphZone (website)
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Demo scene: Several Mad Wizard demos adapted for MorphOS
Kiero made some changes to several of the Mad Wizards' releases, so now you can enjoy these demos under MorphOS. You can find them in the MorphZone. Required is a video card with 3D supported drivers. (snx)
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02.Jun.2004
ANN (website)
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MorphOS: C64 emulator Frodo now with Catweasel SID support
The MorphOS version of the C64 emulator Frodo has been updated and does now support the original soundchip of the C64, known as SID (Sound Interface Device).
Added features of Frodo 4.1b R3 (645 KB):
- Supports Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper for SID
- Better sound quality in AHI modes
- Selectable 6581 and 8580 waveforms for AHI
- Better overlay and fullscreen support
(snx)
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01.Jun.2004
Dietmar Eilert (ANF)
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Updates for GoldED AIX and microgolded
A new version of GoldED AIX has just been released. Information about the new features and the latest files are available here.
GoldED Studio AIX is a text editor and integrated C/C++ development environment for AmigaOS and MorphOS. The latest upgrade implements many new interface customization options. GoldED includes a complete set of gcc-based development tools for AmigaOS and MorphOS in an easy-to-use package with mouseclick installation. Here's a sample screenshot (new-look example).
Microgolded is a simple, low-cost version of GoldED; this editor is designed for casual users, not for developers.
Trial versions (30-day trial version and demo) can be downloaded from the official support web site.
Direct download:
GoldED AIX with C/C++ IDE (77 MB)
GoldED AIX without C/C++ (6 MB)
microgolded (250 KB)
microgolded with CED keymap (250 KB)
(snx) (Translation: cg)
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01.Jun.2004
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Online magazine: NoCover issue 123
On May, 1st issue #123 of the German online magazine NoCover has been released and it has already been sent to all subscribers via e-mail.
The magazine is also available from nc-mag.de as well as apc-tcp.de. It will be on Aminet soon and is distributed on Amiga Future CDROMs.
(snx) (Translation: cg)
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01.Jun.2004
MorphZone (Website)
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MorphOS: New skin "OneFive"
"OneFive" is another MorphOS skin from Oliver 'Bladerunner' Hummel (Screenshot).
The skin is designed for higher resolutions and large fonts and includes a skin installer.
Direct download: onefive.lha (440 KB)
(snx) (Translation: cg)
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01.Jun.2004
Amigaworld.net (Website)
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AmigaOne/AmigaOS4 tutorials updated (UBoot, OS installation)
At IntuitionBase.com the UBoot tutorial
has been updated and a pre-release installation FAQ
is available now.
The official OS4 installer guide has been updated aswell, please visit
www.os4.co.uk for more info.
(snx) (Translation: cg)
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01.Jun.2004
whoosh (ANF)
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AFPL-Ghostscript 8.13 ported for i686-AROS
Ghostscript is for viewing + converting + printing PS & PDF files. This port is a recompile of my 68k port of AFPL Ghostscript 8.13 to a new host: i686-AROS.
Everything seems to function, except exactly 1 viewer functions which
is the truecolour WB PS + PDF viewer. The other 5 viewers don't function
currently, this could be an endianess problem: this being the first
port of my work to a little endian architecture. The non functioning
viewers just produce an empty window or the correct image but with
wrong colours.
Anyway you *can* view PS + PDF in truecolour on a WB window,
with correct image + correct colours, this is the most useful of the 6 possible viewers.
I will be attempting ports of the same program to other variants of
AmigaOS, I have already begun towards another well known variant of
AmigaOS.
If Turboprint gets ported to x86-AROS then the Turboprint devices of
this port may then become of use.
To get an idea of the speed, if I install this port entirely to RAM,
ie GS, GS813Data: GS813Fonts: GS813Resource: all in ram:, then
converting the standard example annots.pdf to jpeg takes 4 to 5 seconds,
i.e. "ram:gs -dBATCH -dNOPAUSE -sDEVICE=jpeg -sOutputFile=ram:annots%d.jpg ram:annots.pdf" (all on one line). RAM based is really unbelievably fast, faster than "dir ram:"!
However if installed on CD it takes much longer, not so impressive, modern PCs have so much memory that installing to RAM is quite a good idea.
I don't know if the port will run on i386, i486, i586 machines,
let me know either way and if necessary I will do other versions,
it should take 3.5 hours to build each of these on WinUAE.
The program was ported on WinUAE using my recent port to 68k host of
gcc-3.3.1 for x86-AROS. (snx)
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01.Jun.2004
Amigaworld.net (Website)
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MPEG player: RiVA V0.50 released
Stephen Fellner released v0.50 of "RIVA", a shareware mpeg player for 68k based Amiga systems. New in this version:
- Added Window display mode to allow playback in a window on systems with no PIP/VLayer. Enter can be used to toggle between window and fullscreen during playback
- Added support for the BGRA32 colour format. PC graphics cards (like GeForce) use this mode, so UAE users can play videos on a truecolor screen (or in a window on a TrueColor Workbench) on those cards
(snx) (Translation: cg)
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