23.Nov.2001
AmigaPage
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AmigaPage: Workbench-Competition "Amiga Passion"
"Amiga Passion" competiton was born to take you part of the AmigaPage
(italian online magazine) life.
The target of the competition are all the Amiga users and you'll attend
with one or more of your WB Grab (max 3) that will be send to
kanuka@ciaoweb.it with "Concorso"
as subject.
The competiton goes on till the 31st December 2001. The first four positions
will win a copy of the game 'Extreme' donated by
DKGStore. In addition
AmigaPage offer a mousepad, a brooch and a poster rispectively to 1st,
2nd and 3rd classifier.
The judges are Marco Lovera, Sandra Lovera and
Claudio Marro Filosa. After 31/12/01 we'll have the time to take counsel
for a unanimous vote. All grabs that you send will be show below and
after "Amiga Passion" we'll move all in the "Computer Passion". In
conclusion I remind you that all grabs sent since now can't attend to
the competiton. After this I'll invite you to take part of the
"Amiga Passion" competition.
(ps)
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23.Nov.2001
Bernd Lachner (ANF)
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Emulator: SDL extension for UAE
With the extension which is available at the title link the
Amiga emulator UAE can now use the SDL library for graphics
output under Linux.
SDL stands for Simple DirectMedia Layer. The SDL library is
a cross platform library and offers functions for graphics and
sound output as well as querying input devices.
The version modified for UAE currently only works under Linux,
but there are some benefits from using SDL:
- It's now possible to use UAE in fullscreen mode as a normal
user.
- The emulator can now be used directly on the console (with
activated framebuffer), e.g. without X-Windows.
(ps) (Translation: rh)
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22.Nov.2001
AmigaGames.com
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AmigaGames.com: Golden Amiga Games Encyclopedia
The Golden Amiga Games Encyclopedia, or in short GAGE, contains information
from over 500 games, with compatibility information, cheats, docs,
walkthrougs, screenshots, and more. Maintained by Dr. Zarkov since
1998, it is one of the most comprehensive information resources for Amiga
Games.
(ps)
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22.Nov.2001
Constantinos Nicolakakis (E-Mail)
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Tool: SRename Version 3.0.1
SRename is a program which has some more functions as the common
'rename'.
Changes in this release:
- Fixed bug that caused the "no objects would be renamed" message not to be displayed in some cases with the SIMULATE option.
- Enabled the simultaneous display of messages related to SELECTED and SIMULATE options in a case that one canceled the other.
- Internal restructuring and various changes.
Download: SRename3.lzx
(ps)
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22.Nov.2001
Haage&Partner
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H&P News: AmigaOS XL: New FAQs and list / Show: AMIGA 2001
AmigaOS XL: New FAQs and list
The FAQ list now offers 6 new solutions to frequently asked questions and problems.
Thanks to the help of some customers we could add some more items to our list:
Aladdin 4D, Audio Evolution, CandyFactory, Diavolo Pro, Digibooster Pro, Magic
Menu, MAME, MaxonTOOLS, MaxonTwist, Monzoom 3D, PageStream, Samplitude,
Shapeshifter, Superbase 4, TurboCalc, TV Paint, Wordworth and may others.
AmigaOS XL site.
Show: AMIGA 2001
This years Amiga show was again very crowded because everyone wanted to see
AmigaOS XL working. On three workstations we presented Amithlon and AmigaXL
for QNX and answered all questions of the astonished Amiga fans. The
resonance was very positive and the people really liked our new design
tower very much. There will be more offers around AmigaOS XL the next days.
Pictures of the show (ps)
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22.Nov.2001
DeepSILENCE
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Game: New Demo-Engine for SOMS available
The new demo engine is better and faster, furthermore graphics have been
enhanced and according to
Silvio Kurze contains sound now, too.
SOMS is about an action adventure like never before released for the Amiga. Action
devotees well be have fun with the about 100 different enemies, numerous screen filling
final enemies and extended levels as well, especially if they get supported by 20
configurable weapons and the same amount of spells!
If the adventure devotee gets horrored by the above, it is to say that combats can be avoided
by cleverness, if you deal with the numerous puzzles.
Also the role game devotees, disliking the minimal possiblities to equip the characters in
action games, can knock down satisfyed! The variety starts with free naming of the 4 main
characters, goes thru the continuous enhancement of features and capabilities of your own
character, the detailed multiple-choice dialogs with about 100 persons, the sophisticated weapon system,
thru the 10 characters with own tactics, views and goals of life joining the force one by one.
Download: deepsilence.lha
(ps) (Translation: mj)
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22.Nov.2001
AudioLabs
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AudioLabs: New Repulse driver for ProStationAudio
Alien Design has made available a new Repulse driver (analog and S/P-DIF board)
for ProStationAudio. You will find the driver at the
download area.
(ps) (Translation: mj)
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22.Nov.2001
Scalos
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Workbench Replacement: Scalos-Plugins, Moduls, Betaversion 40.15
Scalos added some moduls and plugins for the Workbench replacement Scalos
to their download page. Furthermore a little problem was fixed in the WB3.9 plugin.
The updated archive can be found at the download area, as well. The current beta version
is v40.15.
(ps) (Translation: mj)
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22.Nov.2001
VaporWare
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Statement from Oliver Wagner about the "Security Issues in MUI Apps"
Under the title link you will find a detailed statement by Oliver Wagner
Vaporware) on the "security
issues in MUI applications" recently revieled. He describes and
clarifies that not only MUI applications are affected.
(ps) (Translation: mj)
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22.Nov.2001
Andreas Kleinert (E-Mail)
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SuperView: ImageFX Saver Version 1.4
A potential memory leak in the ImageFX saver for SView
was fixed in V1.4 (now on download page on my WWW site). (ps)
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22.Nov.2001
Telepolis
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Telepolis: Under the token of the Boing-Ball
Torsten Kleinz published a German article about the AMIGA 2001 at Telepolis
containig a good sumarize of the past years.
(ps) (Translation: mj)
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21.Nov.2001
Alfred Faust (ANF)
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Sequencer: BarsnPipes version 1.07 published
Version 1.07 of the improved sequencer BarsnPipes has been just published. Many bugs have been fixed and a lot of new functions have been added which were wishes of users from all over the world. You can read on the History which new things have been added.
This super multimedia sequencer for the classic Amiga is a must-have for all midi-musicans.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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21.Nov.2001
amiga-topcool / Daniel Orth (ANF)
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amiga-topcool: Interview with Markus Nerding
Markus Nerding the manager of Haage&Partner has been interviewed of amiga-topcool. He speaks about Amithlon, AmigaOS XL, Amiga.Inc, AmigaOS 4, AmigaOS 3.9, iFusion, PageStream and the current situation of Amiga. (ps) (Translation: dr)
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21.Nov.2001
Horst Diebel (ANF)
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Graphic competition: Schlachtfeld
For one month there is the graphic competition to "Schlachtfeld". Today Horst Diebel gave some more details for the graphics to be made.
In contrary to the "old" Schlachtfeld units and background will stand in a relation 1 to 1 that means 64 pixels are ca. 20 m. The size of the pattern will be 64x64 pixels and you can use 256 colours or more. The developer would be very delighted if you took part.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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21.Nov.2001
Thomas Dellert (ANF)
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Pegasos-Boards will be produced on DCE SMD-line
Under the title link you can find some pictures of DCE which show how PEGASOS-boards are being placed on the SMD-line of DCE.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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21.Nov.2001
CCC-ML
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Chaos Computer Club: Censorship is being done
A provider from Nordrhein-Westfalen (German county) starts to block Internet sites.
In some sort of hurrying obedience at least one Internet provider in Düsseldorf (Germany),
the ISIS company, has constricted access to several Internet sites
by changing the DNS entry on the ISIS name server. Yesterday, the Chaos Computer Club got aware
of this censorship effort.
On a hearing of the county government of Düsseldorf with diverse
Internet providers it was discussed by what means providers would be able to
block access to diverse outlandish websites,
[1].
This was in main about sites spreading radical right-wing content, but also
rotten.com, specialized to collect more
or less tastily picture material from the Internet, was condsidered to be dignified to
be censored. Rotten.com quote thier extreme photo collection, among other of
of casualties, as serious dealing with the manor of freedom of speech.
Philipp Schulte of CCC Düsseldorf in view of this faint-hearted censorship effort said:
"It is to assume that the still very short list of objectionable websites will increase very much in
the future and other providers will follow the example of censorship outrider ISIS".
To use a different name server appears to be a work-around for customers. eg.
194.246.96.49 (dns2.denic.de), 194.246.96.25 (dns3.denic.de), 194.25.2.131 (dns02.btx.dtag.de).
The Chaos Computer Club's considered opinion is that censorship by technical means
is not a suitable way to handle content supposed to be problematic. "The massive restriction
of the citizens in exercising their freedom of opinion is beyond the pale", added Jens Ohlig, CCC speaker.
Though the hearing of the county government in Düsseldorf on November 13 ended 'result open', according
to numerous particitpants, customers of those providers, who are in hurrying obedience complyed with the governments
suggestions, on access to several sites instead of the original notes receive an 'informer form'
[2]
to announce Internet sites thought to be problematic
to the county government NRW.
The county government's approach to filter the Internet offers and by this to attempt to
establish censorship is a critical step into the wrong direction in the opinion of the Chaos Computer Club .
"Instead of establishing technical filters, which reconcilableness with the constitutional law at least is
questionable and which technical implementation is easy to avoid anyway, the government authorities
rather should focus their efforts to sponsor the loom of media competences. More important than
technical methods would it be to emerge a social immunity for content thought to be problematic", added
Andy Müller-Maguhn, club speaker, to the club's statement. [3]
To what extent other companies in NRW followed the suggestions of the county government, without
being legally bound to, is being reviewed. (ps) (Translation: mj)
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21.Nov.2001
Brad Webb (E-Mail)
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Newsletter: Amiga Update #011030 from Brad Webb
Brad Webb publishes monthly his newsletter 'Amiga Update', he informs you
about the most important events around the Amiga. Read the latest newsletter
under the title link.
(ps)
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21.Nov.2001
Thomas Steiding (E-Mail)
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EARTH 2140 Missionpack: The Final Conflict shipping now
Missionpack THE FINAL CONFLICT for real-time strategy hit EARTH 2140 is now
shipping. The new missionpack brings 80 new single- and 30 new multiplayer
missions to the game. In addition there are 6 new units, 2 new buildings and
a new terrain.
(ps)
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21.Nov.2001
AmigART
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Burner software: MakeCD 3.2d Beta 8
There is a new beta version (MakeCD 3.2d Beta 8) of the burner software 'MakeCD'. In order to use it you have to install version 3.2c first.
Download: MakeCD32d_public_beta_8.lha
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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21.Nov.2001
Kees Witteveen on amiga.org
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Coding GUI programs in VP - Tutorial 1 - OpenWindow
This
is the first in this series of tutorials concerned with writing programs
for Tao's intent media environment. This series assumes that you have
read the
first series on VP coding
at this site
(even the tutorials I have not written yet!) or at least have a
basic knowledge of VP coding.
(ps)
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21.Nov.2001
amiga.org
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Installer: WHDLoad - New URL and packets (until 20.11.2001)
From now on the website of the installers 'WHDLoad' has the new url http://www.whdload.de (title link). With WHDLoad you can install games which were formerly meant only for use with disks on your harddrive. The following packets have been added or updated:
- 20.11.01 new: Atome (Skarla) done by Psygore
- 20.11.01 new: Makaveli (Essence) done by Psygore
- 20.11.01 new: Bio Challenge (Delphine) done by CFOU!
- 19.11.01 new: Cosmic Bouncer (EuroLine/Ready Soft) done by CFOU!
- 17.11.01 improved: Star Wars (Lucasfilm/Domark) supports another version, minor other changes
- 17.11.01 new: Rome AD 92 (Millennium) done by CFOU!
- 17.11.01 new: Loom (LucasFilm Games) done by JOTD
- 17.11.01 new: Killing Cloud (Vektor Grafix) done by John Girvin
- 17.11.01 improved: Heimdall 2 (Core Design) uses less memory
- 17.11.01 new: Future Bike (HiTec Software / PAL Developments) done by John Girvin
- 17.11.01 new: Espana The Games '92 (Ocean/Creative Materials) done by Bored Seal
- 17.11.01 new: Captain Blood (Ere Informatique) done by CFOU!
- 06.11.01 improved: Tennis Cup (Loriciel/Electronic Zoo) supports another version
- 06.11.01 new: Mortville Manor (Lankhor) done by CFOU!
- 06.11.01 improved: Barbarian 2/Axe of Rage (Palace SoftWare) supports more versions
- 05.11.01 new: Skweek (Loriciels) done by Psygore
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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