WinUAE 0.8.21 Release 2 (07.03.2002)
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- FIXED: custom chipset emulation fixes (me, Bernd Schmidt)
- FIXED: JIT FPU (Bernd Roesch)
- FIXED: filesystem emulation (Bernd Schmidt, Stephan Riedelbeck)
- FIXED: PC joystick 2 (me)
- FIXED: mouse 2 emulation (me)
- FIXED: multiple CD32 CDROM and uaescsi.device updates (me)
- FIXED: bsdsocket (Bernd Roesch, Stephan Riedelbeck)
- FIXED: configuration GUI memory leak fixed (Stephan Riedelbeck)
- FIXED: keyboard problems (me)
- FIXED: CD32 pad button emulation
- FIXED: serial port updates (Bernd Roesch, me)
- CHANGED: sound emulation (me, Bernd Schmidt)
- ADDED: CD32 media eject/insert support (me)
- ADDED: CTRL-AMIGA-AMIGA-ALT resets and clears chipmemory (me)
- ADDED: "pause emulation while minimized"-option to misc-page (me)
- ADDED: FDI-support is back (me)

Important notes, known bugs and workarounds:

• WinUAE freezes before GUI appears? Delete Configurations/default.uae.
• Check your CPU speed settings, they may not be correct if you load old configuration file.
• Sound buffer size is not comparable with old versions. 3 or 4 is usually the best size.
• When using CD32 emulation, keep "Hard Drives"-tab empty.

Included with the LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) kit is the PlayStation 2 Linux software, an internal hard disc drive (40 GB), a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Network Adaptor, and a USB mouse and keyboard. You will still need to purchase or supply a PlayStation 2 console, a 8MB memory card (for PlayStation 2) [preferably a new memory card -- once formatted for Linux use, your game data will be erased and you will not be able to save new game data] and a VGA monitor with sync-on-green capability [check your monitor's user manual to see if it meets this requirement].

While it's exciting to see tremendous interest in this new PlayStation venture, there are a few things for you to note before purchasing. LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) is a tool for Linux enthusiasts and programming hobbyists. Basic understanding of the Linux operating system is strongly suggested for installation and use. Also, be advised that this accessory will NOT enhance your PlayStation 2 games. The hard disc drive formatted for Linux cannot be used with HDD-compatible PlayStation 2 games, and the included Network Adaptor (Ethernet) does not include a modem, which the upcoming standard Network Adaptor will. Be sure to consider all of these factors before making your decision to purchase.

For more information about LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2), please visit the official PlayStation 2 Linux Community site FAQ at :

http://playstation2-linux.com/faq.php

However, this problem should be fixed within the next two days. If anyone needs to send an e-mail urgently, there is another address that can be used: sharwin@thendic-France.com.

• "The Secret of Monkey Island" is 100% functional.
• "Indy 4" can be completed. The "necklace bug" was eliminated.
• The copy-protection used by "Day of the Tentacle" was overcome, and now the game may be played to the end.
• Progress was made in supporting "Sam & Max," which is now playable through Bumpusville. Just don't look at the dragon heart and don't switch off the alarm
• The format for save-games has been changed, so best to start the adventure from scratch.

One thing we would like to mention is that JMiner and the 3D engine are two completely different projects: The 3D objects are compatible with both engines but the renderer is by no means the same. The FPU-based J Miner runs slower when more polygons are added, the integer-based 3D engine will always run at one speed.

AuroraRadio is now officially online and is a Shoutcast radio station dedicated only to quality music. Every style and age of music is played, including Amiga modules and C64 SID music. Currently, the radio station is in its test phase, which means that sometimes the server is down, but under normal circumstances it should be available 24 hours a day...!

Yesterday the following sections were updated:

• Europe
• List of new links
• List of lost links
• History 2002

• New tooltype 'PICASSO96'.
  Use this tooltype if you have problem while displaying brush or text in zoom window. PfPaint will disable the cybergraphics command scalepixelarray_.
• Improve Palette requester and gradient effect when you are using Voodoo and picasso96.
• Fixed a nasty bug with picture <16 pixels.
• New arexx commands:
  • PP_Verbose 0 or 1 (will enable or disable security requester).
  • pp_group N° x y w h stat (will draw box on requester).
• Improve pp_GetLocale.
• Improve Bridge tool, more security, improve tvpaint host, new host tvpaint_layer (by PixelArt).
• Improve Opacity mapping.
• TVPaint's user request: Density mapping can be use as drawing effect.
• Improve Undo-Redo.
• Fix bug with undo and some effect.
• Update PerfectPaint.cd and PerfectPaint.ct.

Actually the C64 is past because it is much too small and too weak for the high demands of the Internet-epoch. Nevertheless some C64 still run on Internet.

Here is the address of a WWW-server (title link) which works with a C64. The only extension being added is an interface card with unbelievelable 38400 bps data transfer rate.