12.Feb.2003
st-computer.net
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New SAP player released
For the music archive ASMA new players for Amiga and Linux are available. The "Atari SAP Music Archive" is the largest collection of Atari 8 bit tunes.
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12.Feb.2003
Boing! International
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USB: New HCD for Thylacine
Thylacine is a Zorro 2 based USB adapter for connection of USB extensions to the Amiga. On Februar the 11th 2003 a new version of the HCD class for Thylacine has been releasded.
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12.Feb.2003
Chris Hodges (E-Mail)
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Ignaz Kellerer passed away
Ignaz Kellerer has died on the 3rd February 2003 after a short and hard disease. Kellerer has been known within the Amiga comminity as author and maintainer of the Amiga FAQ pages (title link). The funeral has been on Friday the 7th February 2003 at the Munich Westfriedhof with his family and friends being there. The editorial staff of amiga-news.de and AMIGAplus want to offer their condolences to the relatives.
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12.Feb.2003
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Installer: WHDLoad - New packets (until 11.02.2003)
With WHDLOad you can install games which were formerly meant only for use with disks. The following packets have been added or updated:
- 11.02.03 improved: Pinball Illusions (Digital Illusions/21st
Century) supports CD³² version too (Info)
- 11.02.03 new: Tangram (Thalion) done by Harry (Info)
- 11.02.03 improved: Blade Warrior (Jason Kingsley/Imageworks)
supports another version (Info)
- 10.02.03 new: Materialized (Cryptoburners) done by Codetapper (Info,Image)
- 10.02.03 new: Rody & Mastico 4 - Rody Noel (Lankhor)
done by CFOU! (Info)
- 10.02.03 new: Legend Of Kyrandia (Westwood Studios)
done by CFOU! (Info)
- 10.02.03 new: T-Bird (PAL Developments) done by Codetapper (Info)
- 10.02.03 improved: Switchblade (Core Design/Gremlin) added
infinite lives trainer (Info)
- 10.02.03 new: Ultimate Body Blows (Team 17) done by JOTD (Info)
- 09.02.03 updated: Archer Maclean Pool / Archer Maclean
Billard Americain (Virgin) supports French version,
miscellaneous improvements (Info)
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12.Feb.2003
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Mai Logic Inc. earns "Ready for IBM Technology" Validation
FREMONT, CA. February 10, 2003. Mai Logic Incorporated, a
technology design house of integrated circuits/systems,
announced today that it has achieved "Ready For IBM Technology"
validation for its Articia S system controller and Teron CX
and Teron PX evaluation system boards for IBM's 750CXe and
750FX PowerPCTM processors based applications.
"MAI Logic has successfully developed optimized supporting
devices and reference designs for PowerPCTM microprocessor
application platforms which have passed a rigorous PowerPCTM compatibility validation testing process by IBM Microelectronics
labs," said Lisa Su, Director of PowerPCTM and emerging products,
IBM Microelectronics. "Solutions like MAI's 'Ready for IBM
Technology' chipset and evaluation systems give developers more
ways to enhance their applications, resulting in improved time
to market, more cost effective designs, and improved performance
products by our OEM customers."
"We at MAI are very excited about this latest achievement," said
Jason Hou, CEO of Mai Logic, Inc. "We will continue working
closely with IBM to better our product designs and development
following IBM's PowerPCTM processor roadmap. By leveraging the
strong ties we have with our manufacturing partners in Taiwan
and the close relationship with the leading developers worldwide,
MAI intends to deliver the most cost-effective, highest-quality
PowerPCTM offerings to the traditional PowerPCTM market place
and expanding it into new applications presently not in the
PowerPCTM application domain. This validation will further enable
IBM's and MAI's customers to accelerated time to market coupled
with significantly reduced resource deployment and management
costs."
Articia S
Articia S is the first in the Articia family of chipsets
designed with the revolutionary "Bus-Centric" methodology
to achieve a more balanced and efficient architecture serving
both CPU and peripheral bus requirements. Articia S can
support single- or dual-processors at 133MHz CPU bus speed.
It is also the first commercialized system controller to
provide AGP support for RISC processor based systems.
Next-generation Articia Sa and Articia P will soon be
available. For product details, please visit: http://www.mai.com.
Teron
Teron CX and Teron PX evaluation systems are generic ATX
motherboards built with PowerPCTM processors. The former is
the first PowerPCTM processor based board with enhanced AGP
option and the latter equipped with a 300-pin MegArray
connector, provides easy configuration to a range of
development platforms driven by single-processor and
dual-processor CPU module cards (including the latest
PowerPCTM 750FX processor).
The "Ready for IBM Technology" program is developed to help
OEMs identify hardware or software of IBM Business Partners
that have received validation with IBM's products. Eligible
participants must complete the validation process to obtain
the approval and use of the "Ready for IBM Technology emblem
as well as to further distinguish their product listings in
the IBM Global Solutions Directory. For more information,
please go to: http://www-3.ibm.com/chips/products/wired/alliances/rfit.html.
Mai Logic Incorporated, A Technology Power House
With 52 invention patents granted, 100 more pending in the
fields of IC design, security, and system engineering, Mai
Logic proves itself again and again to be a technology power
house. Mai Logic's innovations in chipset solutions include:
Intelligent Memory (iMemory), which enables the industry's
first to run in-field DRAM fault detection and real-time
fault recovery without the need of a system reboot; Control
Pipeline allowing flexible timing on various system clocks
and low power consumption; Genetic Computing for high-level
security and privacy; and Floating Buffer to achieve a true
concurrent system. Mai Logic's major products include system
ICs and modules for PowerPC compatible systems, system ICs for wireless applications, System-on-A-Package (SOP), and revolutionarily
re-configurable ICs with patented Genetic Computing technology. (nba)
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12.Feb.2003
Amiga.SourceForge
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DCR8520 Amiga Ports: Updates from 08.02.2003
Diego 'DCR8520' Casorran has put some programs up for download on his SourceForge website. On February 8th, 2003, the following programs were updated or added:
08 Feb 2003 Download gofish v0.27
08 Feb 2003 Download SHighlight v1.6.2
08 Feb 2003 Download stunnel v4.04 (nba)
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12.Feb.2003
Amiga Future
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Amiga Future: User Workbench gallery extended
Along with some new screen shots the gallery of GFX-BASSE
has been integrated into Amiga Future's gallery so
170 different screen shots of user Workbenchs are included actually.
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12.Feb.2003
Thomas Steiding (E-Mail)
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e.p.i.c.: Puzzle game BoXiKoN finished for MorphOS
The addictive puzzle game BoXiKoN from e.p.i.c. interactive has been
finished for MorphOS. Originally developed for the Amiga computer this
game has become very popular on other desktop and handheld platforms
including Macintosh, PocketPC and Windows.
BoXiKoN is a fun and addictive new puzzle game of strategy and
logic. The game belongs to the family of shape games but BoXiKoN really is
quite different. There is a large emphasis on planning, organization and
selection and less on arcade style quick reactions. You can find out more
on BoXiKoN in the projects section of the e.p.i.c. homepage (see title
link).
(ps)
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12.Feb.2003
Alfred Faust
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Sequencer: BarsnPipes V1.19
Of BarsnPipes, one of the best sequencers for the Amiga, Alfred
Faust has released the version 1.19 on February the 10th 2003.
New within version 1.19: Screenmoderequester, GadTools UI, most
requesters are controlable with the keyboard, CAMD library, new 32
colour Design, localised, German catalog included and much more.
Read the
history for the changements and the included
BnP_Addenum.guide.
Download: BnP1_19.zip (822 KB)
The source code of BarsnPipes has been made freely available on May the 25th 2001 by Todor
Fay. Since Alfred Faust develops this professional program it has become freeware.
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12.Feb.2003
Charles Jacob (ANF)
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Get your Amiga "Boing" water tank!
Your Amiga is not complete if you don't have your own 'Boing' Water Tank!
By following the title link, you will see something that looks familiar.
They [American Models] call it an "Automatic water tank" but we Amigans
know better: It's really a 'Boing' water tank!
This is not intended to be an advertisement for American Models (a model
railroad supplier), but just in case you do like it and want to have one,
you'll know where you can buy one... (it's item #772). (ps)
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12.Feb.2003
Virtual Dimension (ANF)
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Video: Trailer about ARC2002 video from Virtual Dimension
The video about the Amiga + Retro-Computing 2002 from Virtual
Dimension is quickly nearing completion and will be available
for download at the week-end. A small glance on what awaits
you is already granted by a short trailer.
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11.Feb.2003
Andreas Falkenhahn (E-Mail)
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Multimedia-Authoring-System: Hollywood Version 1.5 - Statusreport
Here's a quick status report of the current Hollywood development.
Version 1.5 is now going through beta testing and should be available
by the end of February. Hollywood 1.5 will feature
some major improvements. Here's an overview of the new features in
Hollywood 1.5:
- Full support for AHI (sound samples & music modules)
- Multiple layers can be used now
- Joystick support
- Big improvements to the inbuilt undo system
- FPS can be limited now (useful on Pegasos)
- Introducing support for off-screen rendering
- Even more of those cool 24-bit transition fx!
- New flexible object moving system
- Many other innovative improvements
Hollywood 1.5 will be made freely available for all owners of Hollywood
1.0 and can be bought directly from the developer for 49,- Euro. (nba)
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11.Feb.2003
VMC Harald Frank (ANF)
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TV-cards Software: AmithlonTV Beta 262 with OpenPCI Support
Guido Mersmann has released Beta-Version 262 of the TV cards drivers software
AmithlonTV with minor updates and bugfixes.
What's new:
- BUGFIX:
The auto full screen mode at TVWatch startup caused a system crash.
- CHANGED:
The old tvtest utility is gone! TVCardDump is taking over from now!
- FEATURE:
Activated the OpenPCI support for the public. Don't blame me if the
stuff is slow or just crashing. The OpenPCI support is testet and
working fine. The driver may not work correct due the endian trouble.
Download: AmithlonTVBeta.lha
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11.Feb.2003
Scalos
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Workbench: Scalos Beta-Archiv Version 40.27
The Beta-Version 40.27 of the Workbench-Alternative Scalos is now available for
Download. Also a new module named WBRexx plugin V39.15 is available.
The new version 40.27 contains the following changes and
fixes:
- Bugfix: In 40.27, WBStartup execution of ARexx type icons was broken - Fixed
- Feature: Added display of estimated remaining time to file copy/move progress
dialog
- Bugfix: Window backfill pattern re-layout didn't occur when "backdrop" was
turned on and off
- Bugfix: Fixed enforcer hits/crashes during window zoom/resize
when "always relayout" was enabled (code tried to use ptn_bitmap after FreeBitMap())
- Bugfix: Added locking mechanism for asynchronous backfill to avoid crashes when
windows are closed while async backfill process hasn't finished
- Bugfix: Fixed enforcer hits when CLI project icon contained no default tool
- Improvement: Program list now contains full path for each program started instead
of only program name
- New feature: Added SCA_ScalosControl() subcommand to get/free list of menu
commands
- Bugfix: Cut & Paste didn't work when AsyncWB was installed - Fixed
- New feature: Added new FONT and VALIGN attributes to TOOLTIP STRING
Download: ScalosBeta.lha
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11.Feb.2003
ELBOX (E-Mail)
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Elbox: Spider gathers USB 2.0 High-Speed
ELBOX COMPUTER is pleased to announce that from now on, Amiga has
the possibility of using new generation USB 2.0 devices in the
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode. This has become possible with the Spider EHCI USB
driver developed by Elbox for the MEDIATOR PCI busboard series.
When Spider USB 2.0 controller was released in September 2002, it
was supplied with the OHCI USB 1.1 driver. EHCI USB 2.0 support was
lacking but promised as soon as possible. Today Elbox made good on
that promise. The Spider EHCI USB Hi-Speed driver is now included
in the Spider CD. All registered Spider users are now receiving
this new driver as a free update.
USB 2.0 is the fastest USB standard released so far, supporting data
speeds up to 480Mbps, that is 40 times faster than USB 1.1. This makes USB
2.0 an ideal technology for external storage devices, digital cameras,
webcams and much more.
Spider USB 2.0 card features:
- Five USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports: four external ports and one internal port
- Compatible with both USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and USB 1.1 (12Mbps) devices
- Compliant with EHCI, OHCI and PCI 2.2 standards
- All ports can handle Hi-Speed, Full-Speed and Low-Speed transaction
- 5-port EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) USB 2.0 controller
- Two independent OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface)
USB 1.1 controllers
- Supports up to 127 downstream USB devices
- Supplies 500 mA power to each USB port
- Supports PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
- Hot Plug Capability
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11.Feb.2003
David Brunet (E-Mail)
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Magazine: Obligement N°37
Issue 37 of the magazine Obligement is now available. This version is
in HTML format. You can read in this issue: news about OS4 and
MorphOS, interview of Matthew Kille (thanks to Amiga Future),
interview of Jacques Vanhove, review of Quake 2 and fxPAINT 2,
hardware reviews with the Pegasos (commercial release), EZ Mouse,
Mediator and lots of others articles. Download it from the title link. (nba)
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11.Feb.2003
VMC Website
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TV-Karten Software: AmithlonTV Beta 259
Guido Mersmann has released Beta-Version 259 of AmithlonTV.
New in this version:
- CHANGED:
Fixed and optimised some card files.
- CHANGED:
The libs drawers content is using a complete different layout. This
should be the final state. I strongly suggest to use the installer to get a proper
installation!
- CHANGED:
The driver_hauppauge.lib is now a little more flexible for future
extension.
Download: AmithlonTVBeta.lh
a (405 KB)
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10.Feb.2003
Jens Schönfeld (ANF)
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individual Computers: New drivers, higher shipping costs
individual Computers writes:
"Dirk 'Doj' Jagdmann has updated his
Linux-drivers for the Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper. In addition to
SID functions, joysticks and an Amiga keyboard is now supported.
The drivers, as well as the source codes, can be found on the
author's website: http://llg.cubic.org/cw/.
The Amiga One now supports our PCI POST code display. The diagnostic
tool shows valuable information during system startup that can be
debuggin-information for developers, or give hints for technicians
in case of a defect.
The cooperation with the development team of the Amiga One and Amiga
OS4 has also been intensified on another field: Parts of the source
code for the keyboard driver for the Catweasel MK3 have been given
to Hyperion.
We're especially happy to announce that individual Computers has found
a new distribution channel: The wholesaler APi has started selling
the PCI POST code display under article number 11008. Several
tenthousand PC-resellers and workshops now have an easy possibility
to get hold of this useful tool. APi does not sell to end users.
Deathbed vigil DVD in stock: The must-have collector's item, the
DVD-edition of Dave Haynie's movie about Commodore's demise and
lots of bonus material is available and in stock. It's a DVD+R in
NTSC video standard. All players convert automatically from NTSC
to PAL-60 if necessary. Since some stand-alone DVD players have
problems with DVD+R media, please check for compatibility before
you buy. In any case, the DVD can be played back with a PC. The
best thing: Each DVD has Dave Haynie's signature! Price: 39,- EUR.
Bad news at the end: The Deutsche Paketpost has informed us in
an automatic mailing that shipment cost will go up by more than
68% on March 1st, 2003. Therefore, we can only offer the special
domestic rates of 4,- EUR for pre-paid goods and 8,- EUR for
cash-on-delivery until the end of this month. Starting March
2003, we'll only ship with the Deutsche Paketpost in exceptional
cases, we're already negotiating with UPS and DPD/German parcel
service. International shipping rates are not affected." (nba) (Translation: nba)
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10.Feb.2003
David "Daff" Brunet (E-Mail)
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Results of the AGHP Amiga Games Awards 2002
The on-line magazine "Amiga Games hit parade" accomplished a vote in
the last days about the play of the year 2002.
The winner of the "Amiga Games Awards 2002" is, like in the
"Amiga Awards 2002" of the AMIGAplus, the on-line strategy game of
"Tales of Tamar" by Eternity computer. The official ranking:- Tales OF
Tamar
- Quake
2
- Crossfire
2
- Feeble Files
- Software
Tycoon
- FreeCiv
- FreeCraft
- Crimson Fields
- Chaos 4
- Axis
and Allies
The complete list can be found at the title link.
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10.Feb.2003
VMC Harald Frank (ANF)
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OpenPCI-1.0 and rtl8139-network-driver released
Yesterday Benjamin Vernoux released the first public version of his OpenPCI
software package for PCI-systems Amithlon, Pegasos and
Classic 68k/PPC Amiga with GREX 1200/4000 or Prometheus PCI Busboard
This first release
contains new rtl8139-compatible
network driver for the popular 10/100MBit-network-devices. VMC has tested these
drivers for several weeks and they are glad to make them
available to the public.
Additional
information
about this new software can be found on the Website of OpenPCI for the Amiga
at the title link.
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10.Feb.2003
Richard Kapp (ANF)
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GFX-BASE: THE KICKSTART ARCHIVES-review
The on-line magazine GFX BASE published a review of
the new "THE KICKSTART ARCHIVES" (2-CD-Set-Version).
The KICKSTART ARCHIVES is a collection of
documents, arranged by Thomas Unger on CD-ROM, dealing with the history and the
technology of the Amiga.
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