14.Oct.2002
Pixel-Art
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Tool: Pixload Version 2.2
Version 2.2 of the Amidock like startmenu Pixload is now available. Additionally Rxmui 28.1 or better is needed (see here). In this current version the sound level can be changed and stored.
Download: Pixload-2.2.zip
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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14.Oct.2002
Markus Pflaumbaum (ANF)
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Music: New song published
Bitshifter, perhaps already known from the music project "yel.C. vs. Psyria", published a remix of the song " Messages" by Bjorn Lynne.
This TRACK, which was completly composed on the Amiga using the DigiBoosterPro music software, is my contribution to the current remix-competition on Bjorn Lynnes website.
Further information about the competition and the contributions of the other participants can be found here.
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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14.Oct.2002
Bård Olav Olsen, tNA webmaster (ANF)
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Magazine: the NEW AMIGANS magazine - New website
New completely redone website for the magazine up and running.
New Paypal booking system implemented! - Easy and straight forward
to order subscriptions, new issues and backissues....
COME AND VISIT!...:D (ps)
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14.Oct.2002
ANN
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Magazin: Amiga Information Online (AIO) #63
Issue #63 of the English language Amiga on-line magazine 'Amiga information on-line (AIO)' is now available.
This issue contains among other things the article 'YAM vs of AEMail' in the Utils section.
The complete table of content can be inferred from the Readme.
AIO uses its own display program and can be used with Amiga OS V3.0+.
Download: /docs/mags/AIOV63.lha (823K),
Readme
(sd) (Translation: sk)
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13.Oct.2002
Sven Scheele, ACSH (ANF)
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Event: Amiga Meeting Nord in 5 days
From 18th to 20th October 2002, the 3rd Amiga Meeting Nord will take place.
Sven Scheele writes:
"About 25 Amigans have registered already, so computer space is slowly becoming
a rare commodity.
If you still want to register - or just have a look into the participants list,
please visit our home page (www.amigameeting.de)."
Even before the Amiga, Commodore had brought some devices to market. The
Heimcomputersammlung Kiel (www.hcsk.de) will
present a small selection of these in collaboration with the Förderverein
Computermuseum Kiel e.V. (www.computermuseum.fh-kiel.de)
at the Amiga Meeting 2002, like they did already last year.
The announced computer comical movie 'Dünn 2', which will be publicly presented
for the first time at the meeting, now also has a trailer in MPEG format.
Download is possible under the following addresses:
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Martin Kuchinka's Homepage
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Programming language: PowerD V0.20 Alpha 2, PTReplay
On 13th October 2002, Martin Kuchinka has released version 0.20 Alpha 2 of the
programming language 'PowerD' as well as the program 'PTReplay' for playing
Protracker modules.
This verison of 'PowerD' contains many bug fixes as well as some new features.
Compared to the previous version, the following changes have been implemented:
- today my Amiga celebrates it's 9th birthday :)
- removed some enforcer hits
- global fields like DEF a[3,3] are now well allocated
- fixed global variable fields under PowerPC
- it's now possible to call functions without arguments defined as LPROC
- an error message is now generated if a.b is used, and b doesn't exist as an item, but as variable
- fixed floating point constant equation reader under PowerPC
- fixed a,b+=func() where a and b are floats under PowerPC
- added new keyword SELECTED to SELECT statement (see select.html)
- fixed value returning of SELECT statement
- in the SELECT statement from now doesn't matter on odred of CASE/DEFAULT/SELECTED keywords
- small fix of reqtools.m module
- & didn't work for negative numbers
- bugs reported and so made by Michel Bagmeijer
- fixes in docs
- 'Compiling' changed to 'Assembling'
- x2d tool compiles now modules
- dmod tool improved
- fixed the FreeXMsg() in powerpc.m module
- fixed graphics/gfxmacros.m, intuition/imageclass.m module
- NewM() function does now exist
- there can now be spaces/tabs between ':' and type
- removed alignment problem, that was added in one of last releases
- 'yyy.xxx' won't be chenged, if there is 'xxx' macro defined
- updated resources modules
- added scsi/commands.m module
- added PowerPC functions: WriteF(), ReadEStr(), OpenW(), OpenS(), CloseW(), CloseS(),
Plot(), Line(), Box(), Circle(), Ellipse(), SetStdRast(), Colour()
- bugs reported but Karoly Balogh
- dbcc instruction can now be used in internal ASM
- global DEF a=[1,2,3]:type do now work properly
- inlined assembly can contain expressions like: moveq #const/2,d0
- added namespaces support (see with.html) (now supports multiple variables)
- inside the inline assembly You can use arguments like: (obj.item,ax) as
offset usage (see: asmcode.html)
- fixed a<<=9 bug (where the number is higher, than 8)
- bugs reported by Marco Antoniazzi
- global: DEF var=[[1,2]:x,[3]] and so didn't work at all
- fixed InStr() function
- bugs reported by Vladimir Javorski
- DEBUGSYM option do now enable the DEBUG define
The compiler runs from AmigaOS V3.0, CPU 68ec020, 4MB RAM and 3-4 MB free space
on the hard disk. The compiler itself does not require an FPU. The generated
programs, however, require an FPU if they make use of floats.
The PPC binaries run with the powerpc.library.
Apart from the compiler, 'phxass' and 'phxlnk' are required for creating 68k
code, and 'pasm' and 'vlink' for creating PPC code.
These programs can be found on Frank Wille's
home page.
Download:
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Amiga Future
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Library: SDL 1.2.5 Beta
On 13th October 2002, Gabriele Greco has released the beta version 1.2.5 of his
Amiga port of the SDL (Simple Direct Media Layer). This library offers
functions for cross platform programming of games and multimedia programs.
This version updates SDL to the latest source tree and fixes some bugs of the
previous version. The most important one is the SixK P96 fix for hicolor modes.
The archive contains:
- GCC 68k static library.
- GCC morphos static library.
- SAS/C static library
- The 68k SHARED SDL.library, works with any language or compiler able to parse an .fd file.
- A few SDL examples with a GCC Makefile to build them.
- Inlines, pragmas and .fd files for the 68k shared library.
- Includes and HTML docs from the original SDL archive.
The library runs from AmigaOS 3.0, AHI and CGX/P96 compatible gfx card (not
tested with CGX AGA). Suggested CPU is a 68040 processor or better.
Download:
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13.Oct.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Audio: Wanted: Programmer for DigiBoosterPro
Wanted: Capable Assembler programmer for further development of
DigiBoosterPro. Digibooster Professional (DBPro) is a music tracker program.
Interested programmers please apply to
Psyria@apc-tcp.de.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Manfred Rauer (ANF)
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Event: 5 years of AccM - photo gallery
On 12th and 13th October 2002, the AccM (Allgemeiner ComputerClub Magdeburg)
celebrated its 5th anniversary. Manfred Rauer writes:
"For all who couldn't come to our party, and of course our guests who had lots
of fun, we have once more the best pictures for your viewing pleasure.
But now have lots of fun with our herewith newly introduced
Web photo gallery,
which will provide you with even more insight into our club life in the future."
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Amiga Future
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Benchmark: AmiGOD 2 Beta 13.10.2002 (Update)
On 13th October 2002, Lukas Stehlik has released a new beta version of
'AmiGOD 2'. This is a modularly organised AmigaOS benchmark. The following
changes have been made, compared to the previous version:
- New: Beta database (compares only the complete results - mathematical
calculations, graphics, Intuition).
- 4 internal modules (external modules not supported at this time).
- New: Menu (database, all tests separately, about, etc.)
- Change: Small cosmetic changes.
The benchmark runs from AmigaOS 3.0 (AmigaOS 2.0 has not been tested), CPU 68k,
PPC (or PC and UAE or Amithlon), 0.2 MB RAM and identify.library (included).
Besides information about future versions, there are also screenshots published
under the title link.
Download: AmiGOD2.lha
Update 14.10.2002:
Today was released a news beta version. The download link is the same as
above. (sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Michael Dittmar (ANF)
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Linux/APUS: Kernel V2.4.18 with CyberstormPPC UW-SCSI support
The Linux/APUS kernel is available in version 2.4.18-2 with CyberstormPPC
UW-SCSI support. The following changes have been made, compared to the previous
version:
- Change: The CyberstormPPC UW-SCSI driver should now work. Please mind
that it still has more of an experimental character - You have been warned.
- Change: Deactivated PCI, as this apparently does more bad than good at
the moment.
Download is possible on Sourceforge through the title link.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
MorphOS-news.de
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MorphOS: MorphOS V1.0, Pegaos mainboards through dealers
On 14th October 2002, MorphOS version 1.0 for the beta testers will be
released.
Furthermore, the Betatester II Pegasos mainboards with the G3-600MHz CPU module
will be available through authorised distributors and dealers this week. An NDA
won't be necessary for these mainboards anymore.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Matthias Gietelt (ANF)
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GUI-Builder: Emperor V4.5 (Reaction)
Matthias Gietelt has released version 4.5 of the GUI builder 'Emperor'.
'Emperor' is not just a GUI builder, but a complete programming interface for
easy creation of programs, which make use of Reaction and GadTools.
Emperor is targeted at all programmers and non-programmers (i.e. at Amiga users
in general).
Version 4.5 features in short:
- Implemented Drag'n'Drop of objects.
- Full StormC V4 support.
- Added category ToolTypes.
- Implemented generation of install scripts.
- Main window displayable in smaller mode.
- Fixed problems with array window.
- All lists keyboard controllable.
- Added extended setup options.
- Message handling as hierarchical list.
- Optional custom screen for Emperor.
- Fixed problems with preview window.
- Optimized project open routines.
- Fixed error in generated source text.
- Reworked progress indicators.
- Optimized some macro functions.
- Optimized generated source text.
- Icons can be created for all files.
- Full AmigaOS3.9 support.
- Extended functions in attribute window.
- Improved programming help.
- New text editor functions.
- New project check routine.
- Improved online help.
- Extended GadgetHelp.
- Optimized initialize functions.
- Fixed smaller bugs.
Description:
'Emperor' is mainly to free the programmer of having to deal with complicated
system structures. I.e.: Programming by simply clicking. Anyone who knows the
Amiga a little is able to create programs with its help. The programming help
offers a choice of macro functions which take over control and handling of
partly rather complex operations. The two functions Get/SetGadgetAttr() should
be especially highlighted. Merely the gadget to be queried has to be specified.
Specifics like window and query property are unnecessary as most of the time
only one particular tag has to be queried (set) (example: FUELGAUGE_Level,
GA_Selected).
The integrated text editor provides the project's 'individualization' - it is
here that the actual personal source text within own or generated functions is
being written.
Message handling describes possible intervention variants into the standardised
program sequence. A function can for example be called on 'Startup' or
'Shutdown'. Or when windows open or gadgets are selected.
Furthermore it is possible to write small tools withing a couple of minutes,
or to create the graphical user interface for complex applications.
A couple of small sample projects are included with the program.
The attribute windows are the most important means when creating own projects.
Each gadget which lies within these attribute windows has a small help which is
displayed in the main window (this applies to all windows in Emperor). It
allows specific parameterisation of the single objects. A little delicacy can
be found on the requesters page. In this attribute window it is possible to
have Emperor specific ReAction based requesters created. For this you switch to
'Reaction' within the attribute window and activate 'ReactionRequest'. Now
there are many settings available to adjust the requesters to your preferred
taste and circumvent the system requesters (as those don't necessarily conform
to the design of contemporary programs, and not everyone uses requester patches
such as ReqAttack).
Another example are the predefined menus, which can added to the project with a
single click. If you use these predefined menu macros, you not only get the
menu itself, but also the complete translations in all 18 supported languages.
Finally I'd like to point out this version's most important feature: Popup
menus, which are based on ReAction based windows can also be created. These
popup menus are objects which ReAction doesn't explicitly support as a rule -
with Emperor these become reality.
Also a great help are the so-called ICMaps which are supported since AmigaOS
3.5: they allow to have gadgets communicate with one another uni- or
bidirectionally (own creation), without having to type a single line of code.
This is especially interesting for gadgets with similar or mutually exclusive
functions.
Another highlight is the definable GadgetHelp output. It allows to select a
gadget as output gadget. The respective GadgetHelp (on the attribute window's
'Misc' page) is transferred into this gadget. Thus it should be a string
gadget.
There is an immediate visualisation for each GUI element, which facilitates a
preview without compiling the project, e.g. for windows, requesters, ASL
requesters, screens, popup menus and menus.
Download: dev/c/Emperor.lha (763K),
Readme
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Thorsten Schölzel (ANF)
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Magazine: New direction at getboinged.de
Thorsten Schölzel writes:
"Because NoCover is being continued by another party yet, I'm reorienting
myself and thus also the Web site getboinged.de.
All else can be learned on the
Homepage. Have fun! ;)"
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Olaf Köbnik (E-Mail)
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Amiga Arena: Interview with Achim Stegemann (Digital Almanac, AmiChess)
In mid September, 'Achim Stegemann' announced a new chess program for the Amiga
on his home page.
After 'AmiChess', so the program's title, has been presented on the
Amiga Freunde Pfalz party for the first time, Amiga Arena wanted to know when a
public release can be expected and how the development came about.
Please also read new information about the astronomy software 'Digital
Almanac 4.9' and what the future prospects of version IV for AmigaOS 4.x are.
The interview is available in German.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
Amiga Flame
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AmigaFlame: Why Amiga need the PDA developer community
Philip has published an article with the heading
'Special Report: Why
Amiga need the PDA developer community and how can they be won over?' on
Amiga Flame.
In this he deals with the issue of PDA games and AmigaDE for the second time.
The article contains (a.o.t.) Simon Jacobs' (Xen Games) point of view about
AmigaDE, a list of AmigaDE's announced (Ami3D) and partly existing (TinyGL)
capabilities with emphasis on games development, and deals with the question of
how Amiga as well as PDA games developers, who often have to live with low
sales figures because of the different PDA systems, might profit from one
another.
Additionally the Future AmigaDE Games List
has been updated. This list contains released and announced AmigaDE games titles.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
amiga.org
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Virus Help Canada: VirusZ III V0.9c
On 12th October 2002, Georg Hörmann has released version 0.9c of the anti virus
program 'VirusZ III'. The following changes have been implemented since the
previous version:
- New: Added new snapshots. These were sent in by Harry Sintonen, Gunnar
Andersson, Dieter Klisch, Armin Pigulla, Dirk Stöcker, Marko Raina, Maurizio
and AmiS.
- New: Support for NOUNCRUNCHSIZE archive for file check.
The length of the target file is now calculated before unpacking.
- New: Support for encrypted archives for file check.
VirusZ asks the password once and uses this for the whole archive. Only if the
password is incorrect it is asked for again.
- New: Added tc_Switch, tc_Launch and pr_PktWait fields to snapshot function
after AmiS reported software which uses these fields.
VirusZ III runs from AmigaOS 2.04. Additionally required libraries are not
contained in the archive anymore. They can (e.g.) be acquired from the Aminet
or through the title link:
Download: VirusZ_09c.lha (61 658 Bytes),
Readme
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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13.Oct.2002
M. Lueck (ANF)
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Radio: RadioX V0.3 for all G-Rex boards released
On 12th October 2002, version 0.3 of 'RadioX' has been released. This is a
radio program for all G-Rex boards in combination with a TV board which offers
radio support.
All boards which work with Visionary are supported. Teletext software will
follow soon.
Download: RadioX0_3.lha (109 KByte)
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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12.Oct.2002
Matthias Henze (ANF)
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HSMathLibs v44.50 beta 2 and v44.50 beta 8
HSMathLibs v44.50 beta 2 (for MC68881/82) and v44.50 beta 8 (for MC68040/060)
Finally it is done. After a very long period of time there are new
versions of the HSMathLibs. In these versions, that exist also as demo versions, have all known bugs been removed, some smaller optimizations have been done and some new features (e. g.: full support of the programs "BlizKick", "LoadResident" and "LoadModule") have been added.
I regret that there has been so much time since my announcement on July, 6th 2002 to the release of these versions but this wasn't up to me. Already on July, 6th 2002 was the German version of the HSMathLibs finished and I have sent the files to the ATO (Amiga Translators' Organization). But though I had taken a lot of work from the translators it had taken much time. 2 teams of the ATO haven't been able until now to translate the files. This is also the reason why with the new versions only 12 instead of 14 languages are supported.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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12.Oct.2002
Guido Mersmann (ANF)
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AmithlonTV looking for programmers!
Programmers wanted!
We need people for AmithlonTV who know how to code, who have knowledge of TV cards (bt8x8, SAT, DVB, ...), who own one and who are willing to write drivers for the single components.
This is how things are right now:
We have a three layers drivers system. On the lowest level there's a text file that follows a library serving as interface to applications. This library calls single sub drivers.
The drivers system behind the library is chip based. Simply spoken there's not a driver for each card but for each chip. The advantage is that the user has just to change a text file and makes an entry there containing the chips that are on his card and his TV card will already work. Missing components are of no importance in most cases. Is there no tuner does this mean that the application doesn't have any, either. So a driver for a particular chip works without any adaptation with different cards.
The library is kept that flexible that it can deal with as many TV cards simultaneously as you like. And as many applications as you like can share one single TV card what is very practically e.g for video recorders, TV and web cam. This way it will be switched between the applications if needed. E. g. a web cam application can interrupt a TV application for doing a snapshot but it cannot do this with the video recorder application.
In contrary to the main library that is already working very well there's much work to be done on the external components. There's no real TV application, yet. There's a small test version showing the possibilities and being used for testing purposes but it doesn't really offer functionality.
It's even worse with the chip drivers. To date there are only the drivers for the Medion TV card (MD 9592) existing. That means that an audio driver, a tuner driver and the bt8x8 are existing. The bt8x8 driver should be capable in creating and displaying an image on all TV cards using a BrookTree chip. Especially the bt8x8 support causes still quite some trouble and I could need specialist knowledge.
This may all now sound very complicated but it isn't as the complex things are all implemented in the tvcard.library with the drivers themselves being very small. The sub library for the tuner is for the time being not even 2 Kb in size!
Urgently needed are:
- Drivers for as many chips as possible.
- A TV application with a nice GUI using Reaction or skins.
- A video recorder application.
Capabilities that you should have:
- C knowledge.
- 68K knowledge are of advantage.
- Library coding (the chip drivers are normal libraries with four functions).
- Knowledge of the single chips are very advisable.
What can't be expected:
AmithlonTV is not commercial and it is not supposed to become in the future. Therefore there'll be no payment. With this call I want to push the development that is going on only slowly until now.
Interested people may contact me!
Guido Mersmann
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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12.Oct.2002
Carsten Siegner (ANF)
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Video converter 2.1 update
Today I have finished a new update of the video converter. It is the version 2.1 and it can be downloaded following the download link below.
New:
- default settings can be saved and loaded
- app window and app menu functionality
- menu bar added
- online help that can be switched on and off (is listed in Workbench's menu bar)
- eleven pages documentation as PDF (partly in English)
- VideoCD authoring can now handle multi track VideoCDs (max. 5 tracks)
Carsten Siegner is looking for somebody who would translate him the program and the documentation into English and French.
Download: Videokonverter.lzx
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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