20.Sep.2002
AMIGAplus (ANF)
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Start menu: AmiStart version 0.63 and new website
AMIGAplus wrote:
Darius Brewka has published the new version 0.63 of AmiStart. AmiStart is a Windows like start menu with quick-launchbar, drag&drop-support and a flexible graphical surface but also allows the transparency, rounded edges, background-textures and much more. In the new version AmiStart offers also the so called shape-layer which are flexible and programmable skins for controlling external applications like ARexx. The shape-layer of Songplayer is an example.
Besides this a new website of AmiStart has gone online which is hosted by GFX-BASE. (ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
AMIGAplus (ANF)
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Event: Timetable of AONE Gothenburg 2002
On Saturday 21st September 2002 the AmigaOne show AONE Gothenburg 2002 Fall Event will take place in Göteburg, Sweden.
You can call the hotline number +46 70 586 85 99 if you for instance need a travel description or something like that.
The seminars will take place after the following scheme:
- 12.00 h: Show-opening.
- 12.30 h: Kjell Breding/AmiGBG and Gunne Steen/GGS-Data will hold a short speech.
- 13.00 h: Ole-Egil from Norway and Justin from Denmark will present the AmigaOne and then
answer questions.
- 13.45 h: Alan Redhouse of Eyetech will hold a speech and answer then questions.
- 14.30 h: Gunne Steen/GGS-Data will show parts of AmigaOS 4 on his Amiga 4000 CyberStormPPC,
possibly additional seminars.
- 17.00 h: Show-End, discussions between visitors, exhibitors and speakers.
- 17.30 h: Clearance of meeting place.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
AMIGAplus (ANF)
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PageStream also for AmigaOS 4 and Amithlon?
Most of the participants of a former opinion poll of Grasshopper LLC concerning the future of the DTP-program PageStream voted for a port to Amiga OS 4, MacOS X and Linux x86. Deron Kazmeier thinks that a port to AmigaOS 4 is practicable when the system will be available on market. A special adaption to Amithlon is also possible.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
AMIGAplus (ANF)
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Bars&Pipes-developers left Microsoft
The developer of the MIDI-software Bars&Pipes Todor Fay and his wife Melissa Grey has left Microsoft and has founded a new company called NewBlue, Inc. (ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
AMIGAplus (ANF)
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Event: New exhibitors on the Pianeta Amiga 2002
The Amiga fair Pianeta Amiga 2002 will take place from 21st to 22nd September 2002 in Empoli, Italy. Today further exhibitors have been announced:
- The Italian print magazine Bitplane will present Amiga Anywhere Content Engine (AACE).
- The following Italian Amiga user-groups will be present: AGI (Amiga Group Italia), Notizie Amiga, ATML (Amiga Transactor Mailing List) and ATO (Amiga Translators Organization).
- The Italian BeOS-Group will be present as exhibitor.
- Virtual Works will show the AmigaOne in Italy for the first time.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
Petra Struck
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MorphOS-pics-message deleted
According to a statement of the MorphOS team the pictures have not been released. Because of that I have deleted the message with the link to the pictures as requested.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
Carsten Siegner (ANF)
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First GUI of the Ogg-Vorbisplayer
Carsten Siegner wrote:
"Today I have finished my first GUI of the new Ogg-Vorbis-player. It contains of a simple Dos-script. Nevertheless you can choose the .ogg-files with a file requester. You only have to take attention of the Unix notation. I am going to create a combined player-encoder-GUI."
All those who are interested in this GUI may write an email to Carsten Siegner.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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20.Sep.2002
eWeek (ANF)
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Apple, IBM Team on 64-Bit CPU
In the article it is reported about a co-operation between IBM and Apple concerning the new 64 bit desktop processor of IBM. Next year this one is to start with 1.4 - 2 ghz and is to have the double power having the same clock frequency as the G4. The G5 of Motorola is shortly mentioned at the end of the article and is supposed to be published at the beginning of the next year.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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19.Sep.2002
Lars Ghandy Sobiraj (ANF)
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We're Being Watched - Scientific Paper on the Computer Scene!
This has to do with an English language 23 page scientific document from George Borzyskowsky of Perth University, a document which is concerned with the subjects of `The Hacker Scene' and associated cultural art forms. The PDF (title link) is an interesting read and offers food for thought, that here a person standing entirely outside the computer scene tries to analyze it. For his research the scientist used old Aminet CDs and editions of Amiga demo scene diskmags, such as RAW and Grapevine.
(Translation: dm)
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19.Sep.2002
Lars Ghandy Sobiraj (ANF)
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Demo Scene: Norwegian Kindergarden Party Takes Place!
The Norwegian Amiga demo scene party Kindergarden is going to take place again this year at the end of October. The exact schedule hasn't been set yet, however the party as usual will take place somewhere near Oslo. More information will be uploaded shortly to the official homepage. Many European demo groups, such as Ephidrena, Spaceballs, Haujobb or
Scarab have stated they will take part. Invitation introduction and text will be published as soon as possible.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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19.Sep.2002
Lars Ghandy Sobiraj (ANF)
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New Musical Pieces at Moods!
The Amiga music group Moods is on a streak and has come up with five new pieces of music! This time it's from the musicians Blakkhar, DocMike, Tripper, Blasa and Razta. Some of these are from MODs that were part of international computer gatherings and contests.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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19.Sep.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Amiga Future: Two Test Reports Online
Today two test reports have been published in the article section of the
Amiga Future website. These are the test of the game
Titano
and a test of the game 1990.
Each of the articles was written by Alexander Drews.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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18.Sep.2002
Achim Stegemann (ANF)
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PD game announcement at the AFP party
From October the 4th to the 6th 2002 there will be held the party by the "Amiga-Freunde
Pfalz" in Mutterstadt, Germany. Along with the presentation of the latest version of the astronomy program "Digital Almanac III" there will be something completely new:
The introduction of a new chess program for Amiga, named "AmiChessNG".
Recent specifications of the chess program:
- requires OS 3.5+, MC68020 and some MB RAM
- nice and functional MUI interface.
- based on GNUChess 5.04 (newest version).
- changeable figure design using skins.
- figure control with drag&drop.
- load and save the games or configurations in PGN or EPD format (standard format).
- adjustment of the game strength by deepness of the search (measured by moves) or by time (seconds per move).
- huge library from start on (about 11 MB of data!). This library can manually be extended.
- Undo of a move.
- a commented list of best moves which can be disabled.
Some features are still missing (PPC support?, 3D GL Output).
Assumed game strength (CPU power dependent) in points:
MC68060/50: >1900
Amithlon 800 Mhz: ca. 2100-2200
The game will be uploaded to the Aminet after the party. It is freeware and
will be published with source code. Latest screen shots are to find with the title link. (ps) (Translation: ub)
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18.Sep.2002
Mirko Naumann (E-Mail)
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Elbox: SharkPPC G3/G4 and SharkPPC+ G3/G4
They have been announced for a long time and it seems, owners of a Mediator PCI board may count on the delivery of the most powerful processor boards for Q4, 2002.
SharkPPC G3/G4
- Processor: 750CXe, 750FX or MPC7450
- FSB: 133 MHz
- RAM: 3 PC-133 SDRAM sockets for up to 1.5 GB
- Bandwidth: 582 MB/s
SharkPPC+ G3/G4
- Processor: 750CXe, 750FX or MPC7450
- FSB: 133 MHz
- RAM: 2 PC-133 SDRAM sockets for up to 2 GB
- Bandwidth: 582 MB/s
- 2x AGP-Slot
- 2-chanel UDMA-100 controller
- AC97 sound subsystem
- Optional:
USB 2.0 controller
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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18.Sep.2002
Ryan E. A. Czerwinski (ANF)
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Merlancia Clarifies Question on Legal Status
Once again it seems we are left to clarify a normally easy to understand
issue that really is not important to those outside the company/corporate
staff.
The short scoop: Merlancia is still alive and well, despite wishes of
those who would plot for our demise out of spite and malice...
Plesse read this Merlancia Press Release
on this matter for further details.
Editor's remark:
The reason for this statement is probably the link discussed on
ANN, according to which the company Merlancia has been dissolved. (ps)
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18.Sep.2002
Ron van Schaik (ANF)
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Event: Petro Tytschtschenko Host at the C= Show
Petro Tytschtschenko will visit the C= Show, which will be held in Maarssen,
the Netherlands, on October the 19th 2002 and will demonstrate the Pegasos with MorphOS.
The celebrity reason at the Commodore-Show wil be the 20 year anniversary of the C64.
The promoters will organize a bunch of different actions. And visitors from all over the world are expected. Further information you might obtain via the title link.
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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18.Sep.2002
Thomas Steiding (E-Mail)
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Game: e.p.i.c. interactive ships Software Tycoon for the Amiga
Didn't you always wanted to found your own games-company?
It's time for a childhood dream to come true...
It's 1982. Small computer games companies are springing up in the bedrooms
around the world. A new business beckons, where everything is in your hands.
You have total control, from creating the original concept, through hiring
staff and packaging design, to the development of massive marketing
campaigns. Do you have the skills to create and use new technologies and
become a Software Tycoon?
Software Tycoon immerses the player through the implementation of different
scenarios, tutorials and a truly satirical backround that simulates the
software business. But don't forget your opponents will stop at nothing
to ruin your business!
FEATURES:
- Real-time gameplay.
- Two intelligent and unusual computer computer controlled opponents.
- Satiric simulation of the software business.
- Interact with real living and acting characters.
- Multiple missions and tutorial scenarios.
- Adventure-like inventory.
- Hi-Res graphics in 800x600 dpi.
- Employ the best staff and implement massive marketing campaigns for your products.
- Sabotage your ruthless opponents.
- Different buildings in horizontal scrolling Location.
- Easy development of original game concepts.
Bussiness simulation Software Tycoon requires an Amiga with 68060/50 OR a
PPC CPU, a 4 MByte gfxboard and 32 MByte RAM. The game requires AmigaOS 3.x,
the PPC version runs under WarpOS. A special 16 Bit MorphOS/Pegasos version
is also supplied on the CD.
(ps)
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17.Sep.2002
Niels Bache (ANF)
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Pictures from many Amiga shows
Niels Bache from Denmark writes:
Over the last 4 years, I have visited a number of European Amiga shows.
The pictures that I've taken at those shows have until now been stowed
away in a dark and largely unknown corner of cyberspace, where only
relatively few people have actually seen them.
They are now accessible on my new site dedicated to the purpose:
http://nbache.frip.dk/.
So far, pictures from the last four Cologne shows have been put online.
Given time and space, I plan to add some more in the future. Check out
the list on the front page.
(ps)
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17.Sep.2002
Wojtek Kozlowski (E-Mail)
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Elbox: Photos from O.A.S.E. 2002 (Update)
Photos from the ELBOX at Open Amiga Southeast Europe 2002 are placed in
NEWS | Tradeshows & Events (see title link).
Update 18.09.2002:
More photos from Open Amiga Southeast Europe 2002
are uploaded in NEWS | Tradeshows & Events.
See: http://www.elbox.com/graz2002p.html. (ps)
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17.Sep.2002
Jörn Plewka (ANF)
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CDTV-Clockport-Interface for A500/A1000/A2000/CDTV
The Team of Katodev due to lack of time has to let the hardware development stand still. Just before the temporary Out of the developments some of them resulted in prototypes. So a little number of CDTV-Clockport-modules, only unique pieces are available. The functionality was tested with a Twister, more information on our homepage.
(ps) (Translation: gf)
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17.Sep.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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AF: Interview with Titan Computer
Under the title link you will find a English translation of the Amiga
Future interview with Michael Garlich from Titan Computer. The interview
was done by Anton Preinsack. (ps)
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