01.Sep.2021
David Brunet (ANF)
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New articles on Obligement website
The articles below have been added to the website of the french Amiga/MorphOS magazine Obligement during the last two months. All translations are welcome. Please contact David 'Daff' Brunet for more information.
- July/August 2021 news
- Old articles from Joystick 26 to 28:
- News: Teque Software, the shadow workers, Review of The Humans
- News: Immersion at Microïds, Interview with Archer Maclean
- News: Disney Software, Mickey for education
- Review of Indy Heat
- Review of Fighter Duel: Corsair vs Zero
- Interview with Noël Billy
- Review of Pacific Islands
- Review of Elvira 2
- News: Mirage, real productions
- Interview with Tony Barnes (Electronic Arts)
- Interview with the Motorola 68000 engineers (Jack Browne, Murray Goldman, Thomas Gunter, Van Shahan and Bill Walker)
- Interview with Chad Essley (graphist)
- Review of Zerosphere
- Review of Zod Engine
- File: What happened to Eyetech Group? (first part)
- File: Amiga history, years 1983-1993 (update)
- Point of view: Memories of demos
- Programming: Amiga C Manual
- Programming: First steps in programming with Hollywood on MorphOS
- Special quiz about Wordworth.
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31.Aug.2021
Amigaimpact
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Single-Screen-Platformer: 'Inca Man' released
At the beginning of the year, Amiten (e.g. Cocoa Banana, Parallel Worlds 2) had announced a single-screen-platformer for Amigas called 'Inca Man' (video), which is now available and can be purchased for 12 Euro.
An Amiga mit 1MB Ram is required. The game offers single and two player mode and music and sfx in 30 levels. (dr)
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31.Aug.2021
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Linux: Kernel 5.14 for AmigaOne X1000/X5000
The final version of the Linux kernel 5.14 has been released. Christian 'xeno74' Zigotzky has compiled the kernel for the AmigaOne X1000 and X5000. The image can be downloaded in the corresponding thread of the Hyperion forum. (dr)
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31.Aug.2021
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Amiga emulator: Amiberry v4.1.5-RC2
Amiberry is an Amiga emulator for ARM-based single-chip systems like the Raspberry Pi, the Odroid XU4 or the Tinkerboard from ASUS, which brings some newly developed features like a "WHDLoad-Booter" or support for controller configuration using RetroArch. The latest changes of RC2 of version 4.1.5 are listed on the GitHub site. (dr)
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30.Aug.2021
Andreas Winkler (ANF)
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Webstore for different Amiga adapters
Andreas Winkler has established a little webstore for different Amiga adapters. He wrote:
"I recently set up a small webshop for my various Amiga products, which can be reached under the domain Taiwanrider.com. This step results from the increasingly complicated business and selling conditions on ebay.com, where my adapters are relatively popular. The webshop allows for a more straightforward and better focused selling environment.
Items for sale include my popular adapters for the Amiga 500's expansion port, flexible CPU relocators, and various floppy drive adapters.
Shipping is possible worldwide. However, there are currently some restrictions due to the international shipping situation. As soon as changes in shipping options are made by Taiwan Post, I will adjust this in the webshop." (dr)
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30.Aug.2021
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AmigaOS 4: FTP-Server ZitaFTP 1.25
Hans de Ruiter has released version 1.25 of his commercial FTP server 'ZitaFTP' which now also is available for Windows. He wrote:
"Yes, it's been a long time coming, and it's finally here! I first hinted at there being a Windows version of ZitaFTP over a year ago. I'm a little nervous about releasing it (always am with new code), but it's ready to go out into the wild.
The Windows version already has a feature that the Amiga version doesn't: the UI runs in its own window; no external browser needed. This isn't possible on AmigaOS because it doesn't have a webview gadget (at least, not a modern one).
AmigaOS users, you haven't been forgotten. There's a new version out for you too. It has all of the fixes and enhancements made over the last few months (excluding the webview).
The biggest change that you'll notice, is a new "Submit Feedback" button in the lower right corner of the UI. It's also there in the SysTray/docky menu. Simply right-click on the ZitaFTP server icon in the SysTray (or dock, on AmigaOS), and select "Submit Feedback." Please use it if you find a bug, or have a suggestion on how to make ZitaFTP even better."
The new version can be tested 30 days for free. The author also has published a YouTube-Video in which he explains the changes in this version. (dr)
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29.Aug.2021
PPA
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Jackal: First demo version available
Recently NeesoGames had announced an Amiga port of Jackal, originally released in 1986 by Konami (amiga-news.de reported), which is supposed to provide "some graphical improvements on the Amiga (OCS-ECS)" and to become the entry for the AmiGameJam 2021.
Now a first, very early demo version of the game has been released which is developed with the Scorpion Engine. The following features still are impemented:
- Basic jeep movement
- Basic fire
- Secondary weapons
- Enemy soldiers
- Enemy vehicles
- estructible props (metal gate, roofs..)
- stage 1 music (wip) by Simone Bernacchia
As the developers wrote, "there are no player collisions (you're basically immortal), no POWs to rescue and no Boss fight yet." (dr)
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29.Aug.2021
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Aminet uploads until 28.08.2021
The following files have been added until 28.08.2021 to Aminet:
neatmail.lha comm/mail 59K MOS Neat mail client
AmiGemini.lha comm/net 63K 68k Gemini protocol browser
lost_octamed_files.lha demo/sound 520K 68k KONEY: LOST OCTAMED FILES
aqb.lha dev/basic 181K 68k Amiga QuickBasic Compiler
CDPlayerSDK.lha dev/c 4K Updated cdplayer.library SDK
amiga_sample_periods.txt docs/lists 1K sample freqs/periods used by ...
MuManual.lha docs/misc 940K mmu.lib: examples, includes, ...
dsp3210.lha driver/oth 388K 68k DSP 3210 drivers and tools
MCE.lha game/edit 3.3M 68k Multi-game Character Editor
MCE-MOS.lha game/edit 3.5M MOS Multi-game Character Editor
MCE-OS4.lha game/edit 3.8M OS4 Multi-game Character Editor
MirrorRedPill.lha game/misc 541K 68k Control two robots.
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 4.7M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
netbsdamiga92.hdf.gz misc/os 204M NetBSD/amiga 9.2 autoboot HDF
GoodFriends.lha mods/misc 2.6M 16bit 4ch Techno with VOICES!
neatvi.lha text/edit 102K MOS Neat vi clone
neateqn.lha text/misc 57K MOS Neat eqn clone
neatmkfn.lha text/misc 148K MOS Neat make font
neatpost.lha text/misc 71K MOS Neat PostScript postprocessor
neatrefer.lha text/misc 5K MOS Neat refer clone
neatroff.lha text/misc 163K MOS Neat troff clone
P96ScreenCx.lha util/cdity 8K 68k P96 Multi-Monitor Mouse Movement
AmiSSL-4.10.lha util/libs 5.9M OS4 OpenSSL as an Amiga shared li...
MMULib.lha util/libs 745K 68k Library to ctrl the MC68K MMUs
Alltests.zip util/misc 283K 68k Automated Amiga Test Program
ReportPlus.lha util/misc 626K 68k Multipurpose utility
ReportPlusMOS.lha util/misc 742K MOS Multipurpose utility
ReportPlus-OS4.lha util/misc 794K OS4 Multipurpose utility
Testprogram.zip util/misc 397K 68k Versatile Amiga Test Program
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29.Aug.2021
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OS4Depot uploads until 28.08.2021
The following files have been added until 28.08.2021 to OS4Depot:
mce.lha gam/uti 4Mb 4.0 Multi-game Character Editor
reportplus.lha uti/mis 794kb 4.0 Multipurpose utility
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29.Aug.2021
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 28.08.2021
The following files have been added until 28.08.2021 to MorphOS-Storage:
Iris_0.126.lha Email New email client suppor...
AmiArcadia_28.01.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
PrBoom-plus_2.6.1.lha Games/Shoot 3D PrBoom+ is a version of...
ReportPlus_8.23.lha Misc A Multipurpose utility ...
Wayfarer_2.5.lha Network/Web Wayfarer is the latest ...
AmiSSL_4.10_68k.lha System/Library/SSL OpenSSL as an Amiga sha...
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29.Aug.2021
Amiga Future (website)
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AmigaRemix: Further files added
AmigaRemix collects remixes of well-known soundtracks of Amiga games. Since our last news-item, the following mp3 files have been added:
- Full Contact
- Turrican II Title - Hang Ten Mix
- Space Debris (Rock it mix)
- Crystal Hammer (2021 Rework)
- Shadow Of The Beast 2 - The Cell (Locked In Mix)
- l.f.f.
- Beat To The Pulp - Metal Tribute (2021)
(snx)
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28.Aug.2021
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New print magazine: 'ZZAP! Amiga' (English)
On the associated Patreon page a support campaign is currently running, where you can contribute to the publication of the new quarterly 'ZZAP! Amiga' magazine, which will cover the latest Amiga games and much more.
For a monthly contribution of 2,50 Euro you will get the latest issue in pdf format, for 5,50 or 6,50 Euro (plus 6 Euro shipping) you will get the digital and printed issue.
The issues will have 60 pages in A5 size and will be full color. There will be special A5 binders to keep them in, which will be available on the Fusionretrobooks website. Depending on the success of the magazine, it may be published bi-monthly, and next year there could also be an annual issue.
Plans are to launch the first issue of the new magazine in mid-September. Bullfrog-developer Glenn Corpes Glenn (Populous, Magic Carpet and Dungeon Keeper) will talk about his Amiga experiences, Francois Lionet will set up an AMOS programming corner and David Pleasance will have a regular Amiga anecdotes slot. (dr)
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27.Aug.2021
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Amiga QuickBasic Compiler
On GitHub the developer Günter Bartsch has released the source code as well a first Early Preview 0.7.0 alpha1 of his Amiga QuickBasic Compiler and descibes it as "an experiment in alternate history: what AmigaBASIC could have looked like, had it been developed further tailored to the Amiga OS."
Improvements over AmigaBASIC include:
- Advanced type system (including UDTs and Pointers, see below)
- Support for non-static functions and subs (enables recursion)
- Module support (similar to UNITs in TurboPascal, with full type safety and dependencies)
- Modern syntax inspired by FreeBASIC and VisualBASIC
- True native 68k compiler
(dr)
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26.Aug.2021
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Encryption protocol: AmiSSL 4.10 (AmigaOS 3/4)
Version 4.10 of the open source encryption protocol AmiSSL provides an update to the latest version 1.1.1l of OpenSSL. Changes:
- Updated OpenSSL backend to full compatibility to latest OpenSSL 1.1.1l (24.08.2021) version, which brings security and bug fixes, including:
- Fixed an SM2 Decryption Buffer Overflow (CVE-2021-3711).
- Fixed various read buffer overruns processing ASN.1 strings (CVE-2021-3712).
- Updated root certificates to latest Mozilla-based bundle
- Added Italian installer translation
(dr)
[News message: 26. Aug. 2021, 19:51] [Comments: 0]
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25.Aug.2021
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Event: Amiga Future at Gamescom 2021
Also this year the print magazine Amiga Future joins the digital edition of Gamescom. The event takes place from August 25 to 27, 2021. (snx)
[News message: 25. Aug. 2021, 21:47] [Comments: 0]
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25.Aug.2021
MorphZone (website)
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MorphOS: Web browser Wayfarer 2.5
Today, version 2.5 of Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek's web browser Wayfarer has been released. Besides an update of OpenSSL to version 1.1.1l it fixes several bugs, especially two severe JavaScript memory leaks, which in some cases would leak more than 10 MB per page load.
Required are MorphOS 3.15 and 1 GB of RAM. A CPU with at least 1.5 GHz is recommended. For feedback to the author, besides the integrated crash report tool and e-mails to wayfarer at wayfarer.icu also the corresponding thread at MorphZone can be used. (snx)
[News message: 25. Aug. 2021, 21:35] [Comments: 0]
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23.Aug.2021
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Tetris clone: Crazy Columns 1.02
Jochen Hoffer has released the full version 1.02 of his conversion of the Sega classic 'Columns' (Video) (amiga-news.de reported).
The new version now has an online highscore and animations and Sound FX. Additionally personalized backgrounds can be used.
Main features of the game:
- Choice of 1 and 2 players supported
- Can be played with keyboard or joystick
- Four different player modes to choose from
- Standard
- Time battle
- Crazy fill
- Bad Buddy
- In the game mode "Standard", you can choose between 5 difficulty levels
- Novice
- Normal
- Hard
- Extreme
- Impossible
System requirements:
- Simple Amiga 500 (68000@7MHz)
- OCS PAL Chipset
- 512kb ChipRam
- Kickstart 1.2
- Joystick optional
The game is availble for free on the website of the developers. His work can be supported by a little donation. (dr)
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22.Aug.2021
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Lionheart Remake: Java port of Lionheart
Byron 3D Games Studio has released a Lionheart Java Remakeof Lionheart for its LionEngine. Source codes are available on GitHub for the LionEngine as well as for the game port. (dr)
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22.Aug.2021
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Aminet uploads until 21.08.2021
The following files have been added until 21.08.2021 to Aminet:
Healthcare_1.02.lha biz/misc 253K MOS Displays data from Garmin dev...
SonosController_MOS.lha comm/misc 2.4M MOS Control your Sonos speakers
SonosController_OS4.lha comm/misc 2.9M OS4 Control your Sonos speakers
cbm6502asm.lha dev/cross 124K MOS The Commodore 6502ASM
OsGrind.lha dev/debug 30K 68k Configurable Os argument checker
dsp3210.lha driver/oth 313K 68k DSP 3210 drivers and tools
Saga.lha game/board 393K 68k Conversion of TSR board game
Saga-AROS.zip game/board 405K x86 Conversion of TSR board game
SagaMOS.lha game/board 445K MOS Conversion of TSR boardgame
Saga-OS4.lha game/board 459K OS4 Conversion of TSR board game
F1GP2021Carset.lha game/data 13K 2021 Carset for F1GP
gimine.lha game/wb 110K 68k classic game of mines
scopagame.lha game/wb 317K 68k Italian card game
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 4.3M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 4.8M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.2M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
MuMakeRanger.lha util/boot 117K 68k MuLib Ranger Memory faking
P96ScreenCx.lha util/cdity 8K 68k P96 Multi-Monitor Mouse Movement
ASCIIComposer.lha util/misc 66K 68k An utility to create ASCII-Ar...
SnoopDos.lha util/moni 134K 68k SnoopDos, the well known syst...
SnoopDos_Src.lha util/moni 257K SnoopDos 3.11 sources
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22.Aug.2021
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OS4Depot uploads until 21.08.2021
The following files have been added until 21.08.2021 to OS4Depot:
sonoscontroller.lha aud/mis 3Mb 4.1 Control your Sonos speakers with...
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 5Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
saga.lha gam/boa 459kb 4.0 Conversion of TSR board game
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22.Aug.2021
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AROS Archives uploads until 21.08.2021
The following files have been added until 21.08.2021 to AROS Archives:
nmtm-demo.lha gam/adv 8Mb Point and click adventure game
saga.i386-aros.zip gam/boa 405kb Conversion of TSR board game
astralgame.lha gam/mis 3Mb A little tool to know your zodia...
unrar-6.02.lha uti/arc 2Mb Unpack RAR files
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