01.Dec.2022
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CD32 adventure game: Wrong Way Back
Richard Perrin is a former indie game developer who wrote, among other things, the science fiction adventure game The White Chamber (Wikipedia entry). In his spare time, he continues to develop adventures for retro systems. As he explains to us, he never owned an Amiga growing up and was always envious of AMOS. So when he got the chance to make something for the Amiga using AMOS, he jumped at the chance: This is how his game "Wrong Way Back" for the CD32 came about, which he wrote entirely using the Amiga emulator FS-UAE.
He goes on to say that the game is more of an experiment than anything else, which is why it is so short. He wanted to create a game in which you are trapped in a room that is constantly changing. As a result, the style of play is also constantly changing. (dr)
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01.Dec.2022
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Advent Calendar: Door 1 - Achim Kern
Our Advent Calendar is opened by Achim Kern, who is known for various Hollywood applications with his label KeHo Software. Besides various games like Balloons or Mars Tank Attack, he mainly dedicates himself to his SmartHome project for the automation of his own four walls.
Here is his Advent story:
"It's 1981 and Achim and his buddy Martin - passionate electronics hobbyists - are competing to see who can build the best radio transmitter and the most powerful hi-fi amplifier (at that time, watts and distortion factor counted). As every year, they set out for Hobby & Elektronik on Stuttgart's Killesberg to get their hands on the latest hardware (transistors, kits, etc.). But this time, history was about to be made: Achim discovered a stand where a small black membrane keyboard was on display. This was capable of displaying numbers and letters on a small screen...! Achim and Martin had no idea what it was, what the point of it all was - but their curiosity and fascination was immediately aroused.
Problem: the part cost DM 398! And they didn't know what you could really do with it. Achim then decided to sacrifice his savings and bought the black box (ZX81 Computer). At home, the "magic box" was connected to Dad's black-and-white TV. Everyone gathered in front of the machine as he typed his first (BASIC) demo, like this:
His father asked dumbfounded: "Achim - and what is that supposed to bring?". He told him: "I don't know yet - but that is the future that is coming!
And as we can all see today: Achim had recognised the signs of the times correctly! And years later he became one of our most loyal AMIGA disciples. Achim's (KeHoSoftware) latest project, which all AMIGA fans can look forward to, is called "MERMAID AMICA" - free again - made with Hollywood - Hallelujah."
(dr)
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01.Dec.2022
John Girvin
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Arcade-Action: Turbo Santa Deluxe Edition 2022, Highscore competition
At the end of last year, Nivrig Games released the arcade action game "Turbo Santa" (YouTube video), which is based on Turbo Tomato he also wrote. Now he has released a Deluxe Edition 2022 of his Christmas game, which has been rebalanced and now also features an endless mode. Golden gifts bring additional points and bonuses for delivery.
Furthermore, like last year, there is a high score competition with prizes donated by Amiga Addict, Bitmap Soft, Geezer Games and Retro32. The six best Turbo Santa DX22 scores in endless mode and normal difficulty submitted between 1 and 24 December 2022 have the chance to win various prizes.
Finally, Santa Rocks by the same developer is also available again. (dr)
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30.Nov.2022
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Platform game: Remake of "Boxx" using Scorpion Engine
The developer 'Lemming880' is currently working on the fourth part of his "Boxx" series developed with the Scorpion Engine (amiga-news.de reported). He also tried to port the first part of the series, originally written with Backbone, to the Scorpion Engine, which apparently succeeded: he uploaded a beta version under the title link (YouTube trailer). Minimum requirement is an Amiga 500 with 1MB RAM. (dr)
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29.Nov.2022
Craig Loewen
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WSL for Windows 10/11 generally available
As Microsoft explains in a developer book entry, the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now generally available for Windows 10 and 11 in the Microsoft Store, having previously held "Preview" status. This means that it is now easier for users and developers to test the runtime environment for Linux, "AxRuntime", written by Krzysztof 'deadwood' Śmiechowicz, under Windows: for existing users, a simple upgrade is possible with wsl --update. If one uses the store version of WSL, one gets WSL updates much faster than before when WSL was a Windows component.
At a request of the WSL community, WSL in the Store will now be available on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This allows Windows 10 users to take advantage of the latest WSL features, including support for systemd and Linux GUI applications. (dr)
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28.Nov.2022
Andrew Hutchings (Twitter)
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DIY: V2.2 of RGBtoHDMI adapter for Amiga 2000
Developer Andrew Hutchings had summarized the development status regarding his version of the RGBtoHDMI adapter at the end of January 2022, which is based on the RGBtoHDMI project and is a further development of the
Amiga-VideoSlot-RGBtoHDMI adapter for the Amiga 2000 by 'Bloodmosher': The goal of the RGBtoHDMI project is to feed raw digital RGB data into a Raspberry Pi Zero, which then outputs it via HDMI to produce a pixel-perfect display of the image with low latency.
The now published version 2.2 of the design is smaller than the 2.1 version and has a protection fuse on it. Basically, version 2 of this board is easier to build and easier for the user to install than version 1. The Pi is on the back of the Amiga, so the HDMI port can be connected directly, and physical buttons are used instead of cables. The parts needed to assemble it yourself can be ordered for around 14 euros plus shipping on tindie. (dr)
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28.Nov.2022
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Platform game: Ami-Tower updated
The Polish developer 'Tukinem' (farm simulation "Farmiga") has ported Icy Tower in Blitz Basic 2 for the Amiga. The game principle is to let the main character climb a tower by jumping to different heights.
The still incomplete version we reported about at the beginning of November has now been completed by the developer, got some bug fixes and have been made and the full version has been released. The game requires a standard Amiga 500 with Kick 1.3 and 500 KB. (dr)
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28.Nov.2022
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Platform game: Super Delivery Boy 2022.2
The mini-game "Super Delivery Boy" again has been updated (amiga-news.de reported). Changes:
- Reduced loading times between Menu/Credits and Game/GameOver
- Added quit option in main menu
- Adf is now Workbench friendly
- Added copper sky and snow fx to main menu
- Bug fixes
(dr)
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28.Nov.2022
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AmigaOS 4/MorphOS: Odyssey script for GitHub websites updated
George 'walkero' Sokianos again has updated the script to correctly display GitHub websites with the browser Odyssey: Now you will find an URL under the assets of a release where nothing was visible. (dr)
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28.Nov.2022
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Blog: ZZ9000 and ZZ9000AX in an Amiga 2000
As usual, Epsilon reports in detail and with numerous pictures about Lukas F. Hartmann's ZZ9000 graphics card and the ZZ9000AX sound card available for it in the latest blog entry of his "Epsilon's World". (dr)
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28.Nov.2022
ujb (Kommentar)
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MorphOS: Email client Iris 1.5
Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek has released version 1.5 of his email program Iris for MorphOS. The new version introduces support for auto-archiving attachments into a zip archive, including encrypting them with password. Changes:
- Attachments can now be automatically turned into a zip archive when writing email
- Zip attachments may be extracted right from Iris
- Fixed a warning / signal leak when viewing the Outgoing Messages folder
Download: iris.lha (21 MB) (dr)
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27.Nov.2022
MorphZone (Forum)
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MorphOS: Web browser Wayfarer 4.4
Jacek 'jacadcaps' Piszczek has released version 4.4 of his web browser Wayfarer for MorphOS. Changes:
- Massive performance gains in decoding of large file images
- Loading progress bar colour can now be configured in Interface settings
- Cherrypicked OffscreenCanvas fixes from latest WebKit sources
- Added handling of very long filenames when finalizing a download
- Fixed a bad free call in the media decoder
- Disabled some stray debug
Download: wayfarer.lha (29 MB) (dr)
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27.Nov.2022
Twitter
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Network solution: Amiga Explorer 10
Cloanto's Amiga Explorer allows access to an Amiga's files and drives from a Windows computer, supporting null modem cables, network or Bluetooth adapters to connect. New features in the now released version 10 include a new clipboard - bi-directional sharing of text in the clipboard has been added - and restored "Windows XP SP3" support. This is a free update for all previous versions. The full changelog can be seen under "Properties" on the Windows side. The Amiga update can be done via the Windows page or via Aminet. (dr)
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27.Nov.2022
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Announcement: The Amiga-News.de Advent Calendar 2022
Dear readers, each of us probably associates something different with the Advent season: for some, it starts as early as September, since from then on you can stock up on gingerbread and speculoos. Another may look forward to the Christmas markets. In recent years, there has been a nice trend that, in addition to the large and classic markets, there are also small artists' and neighborhood markets that give a hint of the secrecy of childhood.
But two things should be mandatory for everyone - with or without family offspring: an Advent calendar and storytelling. If the simple picture advent calendars or the ones filled with a chocolate figure, which are still known from earlier days, are enough or if it should be the variants filled with perfume, toys and technology, which have almost reached the realm of small furniture in terms of size and weight, is a matter of taste. With our Amiga-News.de advent calendar we want to take up this nice tradition of the calendar as well as the story telling.
We asked developers and programmers for a little anecdote. So from December 1st until Christmas we read in sometimes shorter, sometimes longer texts about their Amiga beginnings, first successes and experiences from their creative wealth and little incidents to smile or even to think about.
If you like, you can try to guess who is participating in our calendar by their initials. At this point, a big thank you to all who participated! (dr)
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27.Nov.2022
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Aminet uploads until 26.11.2022
The following files have been added until 26.11.2022 to Aminet:
AExplorer_Update.lha comm/net 131K 68k Cloanto Amiga Explorer Update
wla_dx_v10.4.lha dev/cross 7.0M 68k WLA DX - 8-bit CPU Cross Macr...
PortablE.lha dev/e 13M ALL E compiler, r6b (24.11.2022)
AVAGOMouse.lha docs/hard 540K 68k hack Dell mouse for Amiga w/ ...
f1champ.lha docs/misc 74K Statistics of Formula One 195...
nblood.lha game/shoot 1.0M 68k Blood Amiga Port
wcs.lha gfx/3d 1.9M 68k recompiled version of World C...
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 4.6M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 4.9M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 5.1M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.4M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
MultiMeedio.lha mus/play 32K Script to control many media ...
RNOInfoScreen.lha mus/play 12M ALL Music player front-end and in...
RNOTunes.lha mus/play 8.3M MOS Multi-format audio player
RNOTunes_68k.lha mus/play 8.0M 68k Multi-format audio player
RNOTunes_68k_FPU.lha mus/play 7.9M 68k Multi-format audio player
RNOTunes_AROS.lha mus/play 8.3M x86 Multi-format audio player
RNOTunes_OS4.lha mus/play 8.8M OS4 Multi-format audio player
RNOTunes_WOS.lha mus/play 8.6M WOS Multi-format audio player
sdop.lha text/misc 2.8M MOS DocBook XML to PostScript pro...
UHCGUI-Current.lha util/wb 58K 68k GUI frontend for the UHC-Tool...
(snx)
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27.Nov.2022
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OS4Depot uploads until 26.11.2022
The following files have been added until 26.11.2022 to OS4Depot:
nallepuh.lha aud/mis 69kb 4.1 NallePUH (Paula emulation) for O...
rnoinfoscreen.lha aud/pla 12Mb 4.1 Music player front-end and info ...
rnotunes.lha aud/pla 9Mb 4.1 Multi-format audio player
spotless.lha dev/deb 3Mb 4.1 Your favorite debugging tool
portable.lha dev/lan 13Mb 4.1 E compiler, r6b (24.11.2022)
(snx)
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27.Nov.2022
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AROS Archives uploads until 26.11.2022
The following files have been added until 26.11.2022 to AROS Archives:
rnoinfoscreen.i386-aros.lha aud/pla 12Mb Music player front-end and info ...
rnotunes.i386-aros.lha aud/pla 8Mb Multi-format audio player
(snx)
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27.Nov.2022
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 26.11.2022
The following files have been added until 26.11.2022 to MorphOS-Storage:
RNOInfoScreen_1.8.lha Audio/Players RNOInfoScreen works as ...
RNOTunes_1.0.lha Audio/Players RNOTunes is a GUI based...
MultiMeedio_1.4.lha Audio/Scripts A script to control man...
Chrysalis_3.17r3_Micro... Chrysalis This pack allows you to...
PortablE_r6b.lha Development/E PortablE is a recreatio...
SDL_2.26.0_Libraries.lha Development/Library All Libraries SDL2 : SD...
ncursesw_6.3.zip Development/Library ncursesw (ncurses with ...
MorphOS_in_detail_1.1.pdf Documentation/MorphOS An old documentation ab...
VICE_2.4.lha Emulation Old version of VICE, an...
BootClock_1.30r1.lha Misc A little and easy progr...
Stellarium_0.8.2.lha Misc A MorphOS port of Stell...
PastePass_2.0.lha System/Utilities A simple passwordmanage...
Hexedit.zip Text/Edit View/edit files in hexa...
sdop_0.90.lha Text/Misc DocBook XML to PostScri...
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27.Nov.2022
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WHDLoad: New installers until 26.11.2022
Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 26.11.2022:
(snx)
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27.Nov.2022
Amiga.org (forum)
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Event: World of Commodore 2022 in Toronto (Canada)
Next weekend, on Decmber 3 and 4, the "World of Commodore" will take place in Toronto. Hosted by TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) - founded in 1979 and, according to its own information, the oldest continuously active Commodore user group - the event can be attended not only on site but also virtually via Zoom.
Amiga-related speakers will be David Pleasance (formerly of Commodore UK) and Ranko Rodic (Minimig updates) as well as the YouTubers Amiga Bill and Dan Wood. (snx)
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27.Nov.2022
Seiya (ANF)
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PDF magazine: REV'n'GE 140 (Italian/English)
Besides the Italian original issue, the PDF magazine REV'n'GE ("Retro Emulator Vision and Game") is also available in English. The magazine's reviews compare, if available, the different ports of classic games to the various platforms of their time.
Amiga-related, the current issue is about "Superhero" and "Theatre of Death". (snx)
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27.Nov.2022
Jochen Wenz (ANF)
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ENTER: Computer and Retro Museum in Switzerland
For Commodore fans and lovers of nostalgic devices of all kinds, there is the ENTER museum in Solothurn, Switzerland. Besides record players, video recorders, tube radios and historic computers (including Swiss makes with 68k processors) of all brands, there are also various Amiga 1000s, 2000s and 3000s on display, as well as a lot of Commodore computers from the 70s and 80s.
Being not just behind glass, (almost) everything is hands-on. On a C64, for example, there is a rare music keyboard including cartridge. And in an archive for repair manuals, you can make copies. The "64er" magazine can be found there up to the year 1991. And for gamblers, there are various old slot machines and a pinball machine.
In the museum shop, you can also buy active and passive electronic components, but also old long-playing records, for example. Next year, the museum will move to a new building in the neighbouring village. (snx)
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26.Nov.2022
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Dock: QDock V1.27
At the end of October Sami Vehmaa had published the first version of his start bar "QDock" (amiga-news.de reported), which he constantly develops further (YouTube video). Since our last news item he has added a second row of icons and with the version V1.27 released today the menu function has been changed: if you hover the mouse pointer over an area, the menu pops up.
The tool is currently available for 1.50 Euro or more and is primarily intended for emulators or Apollo cards due to the high CPU requirements. AmigaOS 3.2 (the author could not test under AmigaOS 3.1), graphics card and 22 MB RAM are required. (dr)
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26.Nov.2022
MorphZone (Forum)
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MorphOS: Password manager PastePass 2.0
Stefan 'Kronos' Kleinheinrich's PastePass is a password manager for MorphOS with an encrypted database, which pastes the user name and password on a corresponding keyboard shortcut. A password encryption utility is also included. With the pre-release version 1.9 from early November, the author had reworked the code, added many security checks and streamlined the entire GUI and program flow. Now he has released version 2.0 with the following changes:
- fixed date format in about window
- fixed loss of focus on main password
- fixed an issue where deleting the database could make it impossible to enter a newly created one
- reactivated OpenURL support (doubleclick on item)
- added missing locale strings
- changed the default save behavior, it will now only autosave on changing the master PW everything else will pop up a requester if try to quit without manually hitting the "Save" menu before
- fixed some minor typos and oddities
- added the SimpleCat ".cs" file for translator (hope thats the right one, been a while...)
- added French locale
- database gets set to "changed" on exiting settings so you will get reminded to save before quitting
Download: PastePass.lha (76 KB) (dr)
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26.Nov.2022
AmigaPage (Forum)
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AROS: Graphical user-interface for SoX in development
Fabio 'Allanon' Falcucci - known among others for the brain game G.E.M.Z. or the GUI system HGUI - is working on a graphical user-interface for the CLI tool Sound eXchange (SoX), which can be used to convert sound files between different file formats and optionally apply different sound effects.
As he now writes in a second progress report, his interface is already usable and shows this with several screenshots available. You can support the author on his Patreon page. (dr)
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26.Nov.2022
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Video: Programming demos using "AProcessing" framework
In a six-episode video series so far, 'Prince' (founder of the demo group 'Phaze101', assembler coding course) talks in detail with developer and Resistance member Alessio 'OzzyBoshi' Garzi about his "AProcessing" framework for creating demos and intros. (dr)
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26.Nov.2022
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8-/16-bit emulator for Mac OS and Linux: Clock Signal V2022-11-25
Thomas Harte's Clock Signal is an emulator for various 8- and 16-bit platforms aiming to be invisible to the user. The idea is to simply start the source medium without configuring the emulator oneself. Clock Signal is available for Mac OS and Unix-compatible systems. While there is also an Amiga emulation included, it "remains wilfully inaccurate" for now.
Yesterday version V2022-11-25 was released. Changes:
- addresses flag errors in the 68000's shift operators, improving compatibility
- adds support for Apple II .HDV files, and adds a SCSI status indicator
- fixes a potential stuck-key problem with using the keyboard as a replacement joystick under macOS
(dr)
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25.Nov.2022
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Programming: Different methods for Dual Layer Graphics
In the latest entry of his "Amiga Tech" series, Dutchman Jeroen Knoester explores various methods for creating a dual-layer screen without using Dual Playfield mode (YouTube video). The associated program including assembler source code is available on his website and is intended for OCS/ECS Amigas, such as the Amiga 500, but according to him also works on AGA machines. (dr)
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25.Nov.2022
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Metacompiler: Portabl E r6b
Christopher Handley's metacompiler "Portabl E" works by translating your code written with the programming language Amiga E into C++, and then using GCC to compile it into an executable. This needs an installation of GCC. Another update fixes two bugs of the recently released version r6 (amiga-news.de reported). Changes:
- Changed: AmigaOS4: Worked-around a bug in the latest OS4 SDK (54.16), which has problems compiling C++ code, unless you use GCC v6.4.0.
- BUG: Amiga: Fixed the installer still failing at "Copying executables..." in some cases.
(dr)
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24.Nov.2022
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Video: Short tutorial for AMOS Pro
In another part of his series of short tutorials about AMOS Pro (amiga-news.de reported) the retro and Amiga fan 'Yawning Angel' explains how to create menus for an AMOS program. (dr)
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24.Nov.2022
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Wireless Gamepad: Commotron Gamepad Turbo 2000 Super
Already at the Amiga37 (report), the new wireless Commotron gamepad for the Commodore 64 family, all Amigas and Ataris was introduced and presented. As a special feature, the fourth (fire) button got the jump function and is located directly below the fire buttons. The pad was tested with Turrican II on the C64 in the following video (YouTube video).
Features of the gamepad:
- 6 meters wireless distance
- 3 fire buttons
- 4 different auto fire speeds (3, 5, 8 and 13 CPS = Clicks Per Second)
- 1 UP button (Jump/Skip)
- Memory function (remembers last mapping and autofire settings)
- 9-pin joystick connector (D-Sub, DE9)
- Automatic sleep mode and fast reconnection
Four different designs are available: AMIGA GP001-AMI, Commodore GP002-C64, ATARI GP003-VCS & GP004-JR. The gamepad can be ordered either in the in-house store or from partners like Alinea or Poly.Play for about 39 Euro plus shipping. (dr)
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23.Nov.2022
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Report: The AmigaOne XE, third part (Czech)
In the first part, Martina Hřebcová had devoted herself to the AmigaOne XE in its entirety and subjected it to various tests. The second part dealt in detail with the use of various graphics cards and prepared test results and correlations.
The now available third part (machine translation) is a loose continuation of the two previous parts and deals with hardware interrupts in the AmigaOne XE. It is on the one hand an essay about the theoretical basics, on the other hand a tutorial how to correct a faulty U-Boot PCI initialization so that PCI cards can be used correctly using a PCI-to-PCI(e) bridge. (dr)
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23.Nov.2022
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AMOS: Several test games by Electric Black Sheep
Under the name "Projects in the attic" the game developer group Electric Black Sheep (among others minigame None of us or fantasy shooter Quest) has released a collection of games created with the programming language AMOS for testing purposes (YouTube video).
The programs contain elements that are either not yet finished or have not yet been used. One or the other detail could be used in the future, but would need to be worked on for that. Some projects also represent failed ideas, showing visual aspects and possibilities. The attached source code can be downloaded and is free for anyone to edit. Games:
- Chopter (Desert Strike)
- Dawn (Agony with a bat)
- Eclips (Stardust, with an owl)
- GameOfLife (Game of life simulator, with space and mouse you can draw into the simulated image)
- Harvest (you have to abduct animals with a UFO, and you can shoot at the pigeons flying in the opposite direction)
- Quest3D (Already published game in a "slightly" different form)
- StarDustWars2 (Star Dust Wars game with different engine behind)
- StarshipTroopers (Simple shooter)
- Walker (Walker, only one movable figure)
- PH-ScrollEngine (Displays Tome Map ...relatively fast)
- PH-ShadowEngine (...)
- PH-ShadowEngine+.zip (...)
(dr)
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22.Nov.2022
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Audio player: RNOTunes for all Amiga systems
RNOTunes is a GUI based audio player application with support for many different audio formats, embedded cover images, and Last.fm scrobbling (YouTube video).
The programm is available for AROS (i386), AmigaOS 3 (68k and WarpOS), AmigaOS 4, and MorphOS verfügbar. Features:
- Supports MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AIFF, WAV, Protracker, DigiBooster, SID, AHX, FastTracker II, ScreamTracker, OctaMED, The Player, NoisePacker, ProRunner, Oktalyzer, Impulse Tracker, Ultra Tracker, Ice Tracker, Liquid Tracker, Quadra Composer, and many other formats
- Configurable GUI with a cover image display
- Loads embedded cover images and other metadata from MP3, FLAC, and Ogg Vorbis files
- Built-in Last.fm scrobbler
- Lyrics display
- Tune properties editor which saves changes to a local database
- Internal playlists
- Import and export playlists from Jukebox, AMPlifier, etc
- Automatic/manual saving of the last session
- All time playcount saving
- Tune rating option
- Extensive file selection functionality
- File delete option
- ARexx, command line, and tooltypes support
RNOTunes is available on Aminet.
RNOInfoScreen and MultiMeedio have been updated as well to support RNOTunes.
(dr)
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22.Nov.2022
BitFellas
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Demoparty: "Zenta" (27. - 30.12) in Bingen am Rhein, Germany
Traditionally, a demo party is held in Germany between Christmas and New Year: Initially named "TuM", later "Under Construction". This year there is a special edition with the "Zenta" from 27 to 30.12, because for this the old "Palazzo" building in Bingen am Rheim, which was one of the most famous techno clubs in Germany in the 90s, could be rented, before it will be converted into a hotel next year (PC invitation demo as YouTube video).
The house has two floors: the lower part will be the hard action with laser shows. The upper part will be the Zen area, where there will be chill-out music, cozy corners and a relaxed atmosphere. The Amiga will be represented by 'RufUsul' from the demo group Abyss, among others. There will also be various competitions, where all platforms are allowed. (dr)
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21.Nov.2022
Frank Roeger (ANF)
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Puzzle game: Boxed edition and demo version of Connect
In the puzzle game "Connect" (screenshots), you have to connect a series of ICs in such a way that each chip receives exactly the number of connections printed on its package. Today LogicalByte has started selling the boxed edition of the game. It can be purchased for 29 Euro (plus shipping) on its website. By that, you get also access to the download version on itch.io.
For those who are undecided, a playable demo version is also available for download on itch.io as of today. A German and English tutorial have been produced to help you get started with the game (YouTube videos for each). (dr)
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20.Nov.2022
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Kickstarter campaign: Checkmate 19" IPS Retro Monitor
Already in April this year (reported) Stephen Jones announced a Kickstarter campaign to finance monitors for retrocomputers. This was now started two days ago (detailed YouTube video) and of the targeted 240,171 Euros, already a quarter, about 67,000 Euros have been reached.
For around 310 euros, you buy a Checkmate 19" IPS Retro Monitor, where the panel is not included in the price. Jones explains this by saying that part of the budget taken allows the search for two other panel options: in addition to the standard panel (priced), a less expensive variant and the "Unicorn" panel, with all the features imaginable.
With the Kickstarter contribution, the backer thus receives the following:
- Monitor chassis (excluding the display panel)
- panel controller electronics including remote control and cabling
- Stereo 3" speakers and cables
- External power supply
- Strong packaging for shipping
In a second step, once the ordering system and panel options are ready, people will be contacted in April/May 2023 and they will be able to choose one of the three possible panel types and any extras they want to pay for (plus shipping costs and local taxes, if applicable).
Panel options:
- A lower cost but still good quality panel
- Default panel as shown in these videos (ca. 145 Euro)
- A higher specification panel aimed at low latency, and if possible, a higher quality display
(dr)
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20.Nov.2022
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Action game: Chaos Arena released
"Last Minute Creations" is a Polish group of Amiga game developers and has now released their third game after "GermZ" and "'Atarenium Falcon" (amiga-news.de reported): "Chaos Arena".
The goal of the game is to push opponents out of the arena by attacking them. The whole thing is made more difficult by the fact that all players look the same, so you first have to find out who you are. In addition, the arena is constantly shrinking. Features of the game:
- Chaotic and fierceful duel between 12 warriors
- Simultaneous 6-player versus mode
- 3 chaotic arenas
- You've lost too early? Strike remaining players with thunders!
An Amiga 500 with Kickstart 1.3, 512KB CHIP-RAM and 512KB RAM is required. (dr)
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20.Nov.2022
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Aminet uploads until 19.11.2022
The following files have been added until 19.11.2022 to Aminet:
LuettjeBookholler.lha biz/misc 1.7M OS4 Little Personal Finance program
DownLoadZeit.lha comm/www 44K 68k Calculate download time for a...
PortablE.lha dev/e 13M ALL E compiler, r6a (13.11.2022)
less-mos.lha dev/gg 664K MOS Viewer program similar to "more"
libflac.lha dev/lib 1.5M OS4 Free Lossless Audio Codec
ncursesw.zip dev/lib 2.7M MOS ncursesw (ncurses with wide c...
c2plib.lha dev/misc 172K 68k chunky2planar as an Amiga sha...
Fussball-WM-2022.lha docs/misc 10K TurboCalc Spreadsheet WM-2022...
F1GP2022Carset.lha game/data 15K 2022 Carset for F1GP
FunT106E.lha game/think 161K 68k Tetris clone, 1-4 players, SH...
7mezzoplus.lha game/wb 328K 68k Popular Italian Christmas game
arteffect2.lha gfx/edit 13K ArtEffect spanish catalog (4.0)
zx81paint.lha gfx/edit 34K 68k Paint program, creates ZX81 c...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 4.9M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.4M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
DAPlayer_os4.lha mus/play 1.1M OS4 Digital audio player mp3, cdd...
hexedit.zip text/edit 191K MOS View/edit files in hexadecima...
Image2PDF.lha util/conv 6.2M ALL convert JP(E)Gs and PNGs to PDF
VATestprogram.zip util/misc 2.7M 68k Versatile Amiga Test Program
ScreenTime.lha util/time 67K 68k Screen clock, configurable wi...
Palette.lha util/wb 37K 68k Change WB-Color(s) in realtime
UHCGUI-Current.lha util/wb 58K 68k GUI frontend for the UHC-Tool...
(snx)
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OS4Depot uploads until 19.11.2022
The following files have been added until 19.11.2022 to OS4Depot:
daplayer.lha aud/pla 1Mb 4.0 A digital audio player for Amiga
spotless.lha dev/deb 3Mb 4.1 Your favorite debugging tool
portable.lha dev/lan 13Mb 4.1 E compiler, r6a (13.11.2022)
libflac.lha dev/lib 2Mb 4.1 Free Lossless Audio Codec
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 5Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
spencertrial.lha gam/pla 34Mb 4.1 Demoversion of Spencer
amiftp.lha net/ftp 335kb 4.1 Easy to use GUI FTP client for A...
luettjebookholler.lha off/mis 2Mb 4.1 Little Personal Finance program
image2pdf.lha uti/tex 6Mb 4.0 Convert JP(E)Gs and PNGs to PDF
videoclipper.lha vid/edi 358kb 4.0 Cut and/or join multiple format ...
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20.Nov.2022
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AROS Archives uploads until 19.11.2022
The following files have been added until 19.11.2022 to AROS Archives:
portable.lha dev/lan 13Mb E Compiler
opensupaplex.i386-aros.zip gam/puz 11Mb Clone of DOS maze game. Collect ...
image2pdf.lha off/dtp 6Mb convert JP(E)Gs and PNGs to PDF
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20.Nov.2022
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 19.11.2022
The following files have been added until 19.11.2022 to MorphOS-Storage:
HivelyTracker_1.9.lha Audio/Tracker A tracker program based...
PortablE_r6a.lha Development/E PortablE is a recreatio...
Less_608.lha Development/GeekGadgets A paginator similar to ...
AmiArcadia_29.3.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
iGame_2.2.0_FR.lha Games/Launcher French catalog for iGam...
Image2PDF_1.2.lha Graphics/Convert Image2PDF_1.2.lha
BootClock_1.30.lha Misc A little and easy progr...
Lupe_2.1_FR.lha System/Ambient/Utilities French catalog for Lupe...
PastePass_1.11_FR.lha System/Utilities French catalog for Past...
Hexedit.zip Text/Edit View/edit files in hexa...
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20.Nov.2022
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WHDLoad: New installers until 19.11.2022
Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 19.11.2022:
- 2022-11-18 improved: Wonderboy (Acid Bottle) made 68000 compatible (Info, Image)
- 2022-11-18 improved: Dragons Breath / Dragon Lord (Palace Software) supports another version, new imager, 68000 quitkey, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-17 new: Tinyus (Abyss) done by Psygore (Info, Image)
- 2022-11-17 new: Barney Mouse (KingSoft) done by Psygore (Info)
- 2022-11-17 improved: Centrefold Squares (CDS) supports another version, manual included (Info)
- 2022-11-16 new: Wonderboy (Acid Bottle) done by CFou! (Info, Image)
- 2022-11-16 improved: Twylyte (Wicked) uses files now (Info)
- 2022-11-14 fixed: Skeet Shoot (Trojan) made working on 68000 (Info)
- 2022-11-14 fixed: Resolution 101 / Hoverforce (Millennium) made working on 68000 (Info)
- 2022-11-14 improved: Artificial Dreams (Maxwell Technology) 2 more versions supported (Info)
- 2022-11-14 improved: Twylyte (Wicked) new install script, 68000 quitkey, 68010 crash fixed (Info)
- 2022-11-14 improved: Hyperion (Black Lengend/Offence software) 68000 quitkey, 68010 crash fixed, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-14 improved: Sixiang (Kingsoft) supports another version, dma wait and audio volume patched, load hiscores file now (Info)
- 2022-11-14 improved: Locomotion (KingSoft) supports another version, memory requirements reduced, manuals included (Info)
- 2022-11-13 fixed: Spellbound! (Lander Software) random crash due to lack of memory fixed (Info)
- 2022-11-13 improved: The Enforcer (Trojan) VBL interrupt end fixed, trainer fixed and enhanced, 68000 quitkey, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-13 improved: Starglider 2 (Argonaut Software) uses fast memory, added speed regulation (Info)
- 2022-11-13 improved: Skeet Shoot (Trojan) less chip memory used, enhanced version loaded now, VBL interrupt end fixed, 68000 quitkey, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-13 improved: Resolution 101 / Hoverforce (Millennium) supports another version, new imager, manual protection removed, 68000 quitkey, manual & colored icons included, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-13 new: Red41 - The Silent Death (Digital Warp) done by CFou! (Info, Image)
- 2022-11-13 improved: Orbital Destroyer (Trojan) VBL interrupt end fixed, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-13 new: Hyperforce (Prism Leisure) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-13 fixed: Hunter (Activision) fixed savegame handling (Info)
- 2022-11-13 improved: Fire Star (Trojan) VBL interrupt end fixed, trainer fixed, 68000 quitkey, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-13 new: Astate: La malédiction des Templiers (Calypso) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-13 new: Artificial Dreams (Maxwell Technology) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-13 new: Alien Fires 2199 A.D. (Jagware) done by CFou! (Info)
(snx)
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20.Nov.2022
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:
- Occ-San-Geen
- Lizardking's Theme - 2021 Remake
(snx)
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20.Nov.2022
Amiga Future (Webseite)
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Platform game: Super Delivery Boy 2022.1
Coinciding with the approaching Christmas season, the mini-game "Super Delivery Boy" (amiga-news.de reported) has been updated. New features include a permanent high score, an improved menu screen and various optimisations and bug fixes. (snx)
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19.Nov.2022
Michal Schulz (Mail)
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Motorola68k emulation: Emu68 driver development for Compute Module 4 finished
At the end of October, we reported that developer Michal Schulz was going to make all the necessary improvements and fixes to Emu68 and the low-level drivers needed to make them work properly with Compute Module 4. As he now reports in his latest Patreon blog entry, the work is considered almost complete.
Furthermore an own adapter board is in work. There will be a version for Amiga 500/600 and one for PiStorm32-lite. The first will be smaller and simpler, the second will have more hardware on board, maybe even an NVMe port. (dr)
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19.Nov.2022
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Game soundtrack: Remix of "Turrican II - Freedom"
In addition to complete albums (for example Jaguar XJ220 Remix album), Bert 'D4XX REMIX' Brüggemann releases single remixes: now happened with an extended remix of Chris Hülsbeck's "Turrican II - Freedom". (dr)
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19.Nov.2022
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SCSI-SD adapter: ZuluSCSI-Firmware 1.1.3
ZuluSCSI is a new generation of file-based SCSI hard disk and CD-ROM drive emulators. ZuluSCSI emulates a SCSI-I or SCSI-2 hard disk using an SD memory card (amiga-news.de reported). Version 1.1.3 of the firmware was released today. Changes:
- Move platform and firmware version to top of log
- Fix problems with 256 byte sector size
- RP2040: Initial support for ROM drive in extra microcontroller flash space
- RP2040: ROM drive support
- RP2040: Report correct max ROM size in log
- RP2040: Add ability to disable ROM drive with zuluscsi.ini file
(dr)
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18.Nov.2022
Amigans
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AmigaOS 4/MorphOS: Odyssey scripts for GitHub and itch.io websites
At the end of 2021, George 'walkero' Sokianos had provided a script for the Odyssey browser, after which you can display GitHub project pages correctly again (amiga-news.de reported). He has now updated it so that there should be no more overlaps in the display. Furthermore, he has published another script for the correct display of itch.io pages today. Please note that the browser has to be restarted after including the script. (dr)
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18.Nov.2022
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Pre-order: Music of demo "Odyssey" on vinyl
On Bandcamp currently a pre-order campaign is running for the December 16 release of the music to the 1991 demo Odyssey by the group Alcatraz on vinyl (and as a digital download). The limited special edition contains the complete soundtrack of the demo as well as various bonuses such as a large, double-sided poster and is available for 30 Euro or more. (dr)
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18.Nov.2022
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Emulator: vAmigaWeb v2.2 beta1
vAmigaWeb is an Amiga emulator for the web browser or a Progressive Web App (PWA) based on the Amiga emulator for MacOS vAmiga. At the end of September, the version vAmigaWeb v3.0 beta1 was released, which had the MMU integration within the planned 68030 CPU as a goal. Since the 68030 hardware available in the development team turned out to be unsuitable, the MMU project was put on hold for the time being.
In the now available version 2.2 beta 1, support for the Amiga three-button controller can be selected in the settings. Also, the emulator now has 20% to 40% more efficiency, however the minimum browser requirements have also increased: they are now Chrome V95, Firefox V100 and Safari V15.2.10. (dr)
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17.Nov.2022
Thomas Claus (Mail)
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AmigaOS 4: FTP client AmiFTP 1.953
At the beginning of 2010, for the last time amiga-news.de reported on the FTP client AmiFTP. Ten years later, Matthias 'djBase' Münch (maintainer of Amigaworld) started a discussion about the further development of the client on OS4Welt. A source code was found but not of the OS4 version. After requesting, Frank Menzel (Entwickler-X) agreed to examine the source code.
After testing, first changes were made and adapted to AmigaOS 4 and compiler, bugs were removed and new small functions were added. After a longer break, the first version was released on Github in August 2022. An important step to preserve the source code and to motivate other developers to contribute to the project (e.g. SSL support).
Javier de las Rivas has made many improvements and bug fixes since the release of the source code, which have been reviewed and put into a public main branch by Frank Menzel. This makes version 1.953 available to AmigaOS4 users and hopefully a start for further development on AmiFTP. Changes:
Adaptions for first AmigaOS 4 version (Frank Menzel)
- Update project to be able to compile with GCC
- Switch GUI from ClassAct to Reaction
- Toolbar uses AISS Icon Set
- Switch from Reqtools to OS4 Requester
- Adapt AmiTCP Network Hook to work with Roadshow
- Remove obsolete DOS functions
- AmiFTP now works with files larger than 4GB
- Bugfixes
Further enhancements and improvements (Javier de las Rivas)
- Speedbar can be changed to TEXT/IMAGES/BOTH
- "Cleaned" some of the GUI's ReAction code.
- Added missing speedbar buttons localized strings.
- Changed to use menuclass.
- Fixed disconnect button image when changing speedbar type (IMAGE|TEXT|BOTH).
- SelectFont() not needed (commented).
- Added 'UpdatedSpeedBar' to "fix" refresh speedbar when changing from prefs or from start (just "hide" it, not removed/freed).
- Localized rename requester.
- Fixed makefile to use "modified" FlexCat templates (C_c_amiftp.sd & C_h_amiftp.sd).
- Reworked some requesters and localization strings.
- UploadFile() was using fullpath+filename, thus creating (unwanted) dirs.
- Added notification support after upload/download.
(dr)
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17.Nov.2022
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Amiga emulator for MacOS: vAmiga 2.2b1
After developer Dirk Hoffmann released version 2.1 of his Amiga emulator vAmiga for macOS in mid-August (amiga-news.de reported), he has now started the new cycle of pre-releases for version 2.2 with the first beta release. Changes:
Enhancements
- Added cycle-accurate 68010 emulation
- Added experimental 68020 emulation
- Added VSYNC support
- The Cmd keys can be mapped to the Amiga keys without extra permissions
- Added support for mice with a third button
- The configurator panel can be opened as a window
- Added an automatic resizing option to the Window menu
- A broader range of hard-drive geometries is accepted now
Bug fixes
- Fixed a bug related to sprite that were drawn outside the DIW
- Fixed a timing issue related to the SPRxPOS register
The minimum system requirement for the emulator is macOS 10.15. (dr)
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17.Nov.2022
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Arcade port: Wonderboy released
Wonderboy is an Amiga port of the first part of the Wonder Boy saga, of which only the sequel Wonderboy in Monsterland was available for the Amiga so far. The Amiga version was created with the help of the Scorpion Engine (amiga-news.de reported). Now 'acidbottle' has released the final version 1.0, which already runs on an Amiga 500 with 1 MB ChipRam and 1 MB FastRAM. (dr)
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17.Nov.2022
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Competition: Winner of the Amiga Art Contest 2022
A few days ago the winners of the "Amiga Art Contest 2022" were announced in a live stream. Under the title link the award winning artworks and productions in the categories "hand drawn artworks", "photo", "music" and "animation" for this and also the past years are clearly listed. (dr)
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16.Nov.2022
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Experimental operating system for the Amiga 4000: Apollo
Dietmar Planitzers unfortunately named "Apollo" project is an experimental operating system for the Amiga 4000. It is incompatible to existing systems, but tries to implement modern concepts on the Commodore computer - the author mentions
a process management built around dispatch queues similar to Apple's Grand Central Dispatch as one example.
Interested users need to compile Apollo themselves, the project is being developed on MacOS using the integrated development environment Xcode. Currently the only software available is a bunch of unit tests - which have to be invoked manually, since there's no automated unit testing framework yet. (cg)
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16.Nov.2022
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Video: 68k programs under MorphOS
Ravi Abbott, known for his documentary "Downfall Amiga, after Commodore" (amiga-news.de reported), shows in his latest video how to install the operating system MorphOS and then set it up so that you can use 68k applications and games. (dr)
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16.Nov.2022
Amiga Future (website)
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Retailer: EU source of supply for Checkmate products
After Stephen Jones' Checkmate products became more difficult to purchase in the EU as a result of the Brexit, the German mail order company DragonBox now offers a source of supply within this economic area at the title link. (snx)
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16.Nov.2022
BBSindex (ANF)
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Amiga 37: Video report with interviews
The 58-minute video report by 'BBSindex' about the Amiga37 event contains various interviews, for example with the former Commodore employees Gerald Lang, Karina Härtel and Ettore Caurla or with the musician Chris Hülsbeck, who also tells personal details. (snx)
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16.Nov.2022
Olaf Schönweiß (ANF)
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Video: Scalos as Linux desktop
The Workbench replacement Scalos, which was ported for AROS ten years ago, is now also running under the runtime environment AxRuntime under Linux in a still very early state.
A video of it can be watched at the title link, in a forum post Krzysztof 'deadwood' Śmiechowicz describes how to proceed if you want to try it out yourself. (snx)
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16.Nov.2022
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Accelerator board projekt: Buffee developer on the advantages of PJIT
In her blog Renee Cousins, one of the two developers of the turbo card project "Buffee" (amiga-news.de reported), reports about theoretical and practical basics of the project. In two previous blog entries she had compared her emulation solution of the 68k processor under ARM microprocessors, Pseudo-JIT (PJIT), with solutions like Emu68 or UAE (part 1, part 2). In the now published third part of the series, she explains why she thinks PJIT is better than either of the other two strategies.
Also, she writes, the programming of the board is the biggest headache, with a couple of beta boards already destroyed in the process. They are still trying to figure out the timing with the CIA chips (e.g., the talking 6800), but right now ROM and the custom registers are working fine. She could not test the chip RAM because the ROM was blocking access. (dr)
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15.Nov.2022
Chris Hülsbeck (Twtter)
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Podcast interview: In conversation with Chris Hülsbeck
Every Monday, the podcast Pop: The History Makers presents a new interview with an icon of popular culture. This time, musician and composer Chris Hülsbeck is the guest. (dr)
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15.Nov.2022
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Metacompiler: Portabl E r6a
Christopher Handley's metacompiler "Portabl E" works by translating your code written with the programming language Amiga E into C++, and then using GCC to compile it into an executable. This needs an installation of GCC. This update fixes some bugs of version r6, released a few days ago (amiga-news.de reported). Changes:
- BUG: AmigaOS4: Fixed the 'std/cGui' module failing to compile (MUIA_Dtpic_Name not declared), due to the SDK not using MUI4+ by default.
- BUG: Linux: Fixed 32-bit hex values > $7FFFFFFF not being interpreted as negative by the type checker.
- BUG: AROS: Fixed Install_AROS not offering to install the extra C header files (although they're not really needed).
(dr)
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15.Nov.2022
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Feature test in AMOS: Update for mingame None Of Us
The group 'ELECTRIC BLACK SHEEP', known among other things for the fantasy shooter Project Quest, which is currently in development, had released a minigame called "None Of Us" three weeks ago, which is intended to test how to obscure the player's opponents with light and shadow in AMOS Pro (YouTube video).
Two further updates (amiga-news.de reported) fix two music bugs and give the player and enemies a higher speed. (dr)
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14.Nov.2022
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Event: Interface XXXII in Kiel, Germany, on 26.11.2022
On Saturday, November 26, retro computing event "Interface" will take place again in Schwentinental near Kiel, Germany. More information can be found in our German news-item. (snx)
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14.Nov.2022
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Video: Capacitor replacement on Amiga 1200
The YouTube channel "Casual Retro Gamer" (CRG) is dedicated to repairing and building retro hardware. The latest video shows how to change the capacitors on the motherboard of an Amiga 1200. (dr)
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14.Nov.2022
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Preview video: Super Metal Hero
"Raster Wizards" have published another preview video of the Jump'n Run "Super Metal Hero" developed with BlitzBasic showing the sentinel enemy of the fourth world. (dr)
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13.Nov.2022
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Programming language: Amiga C/C++ Visual Studio Code Extension 1.6.7
Bartman', member of the demo group 'Abyss', provides with 'amiga-debug' a 'Visual Studio Code' extension for "compiling, debugging and profiling Amiga C/C++ programs compiled by the bundled gcc 11.2 with the bundled WinUAE" (YouTube video). A few moments ago, version 1.6.7 has been released. Changes:
- NEW: profiler: Toggle right panel
- NEW: debugger: New panel for custom registers
- FIX: profiler: Fix mac rendering bug
- FIX: profiler: Mac keyboard shortcuts
- NEW: vasm: memory type suffix in section names
- FIX: assembly: Check cycle counts are for current file
- NEW: profiler: Track source from profile disassembly view
(dr)
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13.Nov.2022
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Kung Fu action: "Devil's Temple" V3.5
About three weeks ago, Geezer Games had released "Devil's Temple (amiga-news.de reported). By releasing another update, the following bugs were fixed:
- When using the ADF's, Level 9 now loads, Stage 10 files moved to disk 2 to fix. I'm amazed nobody picked this up sooner and just shows floppies/adfs are not in fashion.
- End of game bug fixed where the game would not end if the player moves immediately right when X appears. Fixed by spawning Lena before X, now Lena will always be in the chair.
(dr)
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13.Nov.2022
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Aminet uploads until 12.11.2022
The following files have been added until 12.11.2022 to Aminet:
CloudDav_1.81.lha comm/net 759K MOS A WebDav client
encore_morphever.lha demo/misc 47M MOS Morphever by Encore - demo fo...
modifile.lha dev/amos 74K 68k File modifier written by AMOSPro
PortablE.lha dev/e 13M ALL E compiler, r6 finished release
anaiis.lha driver/oth 207K 68k ANAIIS USB Stack Release 1.22
Mattonite.lha game/actio 973K 68k Arkanoid like PAL game almost...
MinedField.lha game/think 30K 68k a Windows alike game for the ...
7mezzoplus.lha game/wb 328K 68k Popular Italian Christmas game
AmiArcadia.lha misc/emu 4.6M 68k Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadiaMOS.lha misc/emu 4.9M MOS Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiArcadia-OS4.lha misc/emu 5.1M OS4 Signetics-based machines emul...
AmiVms.lha misc/emu 3.4M 68k Simulates OpenVMS commands
SnesMUI.lha misc/emu 2.5M MOS MUI interface for Snes9x emul...
hippoplayerupdate.lha mus/play 374K 68k Updated HippoPlayer
iGame.lha util/misc 315K Frontend for WHDLoad
clzip.lha util/pack 267K MOS Data (de)compressor like gzip...
(snx)
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13.Nov.2022
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OS4Depot uploads until 12.11.2022
The following files have been added until 12.11.2022 to OS4Depot:
drawing_dt.lha dat/ima 380kb 4.0 Vector superclass + DR2D/SVG Dat...
portable.lha dev/lan 13Mb 4.1 E compiler, r6 (07.11.2022)
amiarcadia.lha emu/gam 5Mb 4.0 Signetics-based machines emulator
animwebconverter.lha gra/mis 2Mb 4.0 A web anim tool
setpointer.lha uti/she 13kb 4.0 A way to set the pointer at boot...
(snx)
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13.Nov.2022
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AROS Archives uploads until 12.11.2022
The following files have been added until 12.11.2022 to AROS Archives:
portable.lha dev/lan 13Mb E Compiler
animwebconverter.lha gra/con 2Mb Easy web tool to convert your ol...
(snx)
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 12.11.2022
The following files have been added until 12.11.2022 to MorphOS-Storage:
bePlayer_1.5.lha Audio/Players A simple music player u...
Chrysalis_3.17r2_Micro... Chrysalis This pack allows you to...
ENCORE_Morphever_1.1.0... Demoscene/ENCORE Demo for MorphOS PowerPC
AmiBlitz_3.9.8.lha Development/AmiBlitz Amiblitz is the further...
pForth_28-BE-32.zip Development/C Portable ANS-like Forth...
PortablE_r6.lha Development/E PortablE is a recreatio...
X-Mass_2.0.lha Emulation/ACEpansion Plugin for ACE CPC Emul...
AmiArcadia_29.2.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
clzip_1.13.lha Files/Archive Data (de)compressor lik...
iGame_2.2.0.lha Games/Launcher A frontend to launching...
image2pdf_1.0.lha Graphics/Convert image2pdf_1.0.lha
AnimWebConverter_5.0.lha Graphics/Tools A little and easy web t...
PegasosJedi.jpeg Hardware/Pegasos2 Pegasos 2 motherboard
NoClick_2.0.lha Misc Multiplatform NoClick e...
CloudDav_1.81.lha Network/Streaming A WebDav client
PastePass_1.11_beta.lha System/Utilities A simple passwordmanage...
(snx)
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WHDLoad: New installers until 12.11.2022
Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 12.11.2022:
- 2022-11-10 improved: Aliex (Trojan) vbi fixed, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-10 improved: Cyber Assault (Trojan) supports another version, vbi fixed, 68000 quitkey, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-09 improved: Allo 'Allo (Alternative) supports another version (Info)
- 2022-11-09 new: Spellbound! (Lander Software) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-09 new: Hoversprint (Exentrix) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-08 new: Mike The Magic Dragon (Kingsoft) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-08 new: Lancaster (Showroom dummies ) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-08 new: Gilbert: Escape From Drill (Enigma Variations) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-07 improved: Titan (Titus) 68000 quitkey, trainer added, stack relocated, new install script (Info)
- 2022-11-07 new: The Famous Five (Enigma Variations) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-07 new: Monkey Business (Other Valley ) done by CFou! (Info)
- 2022-11-07 improved: Arena (Psygnosis) imager fixed, 68000 quitkey, less chip memory required, stack relocated, new install script & manual included (Info)
(snx)
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12.Nov.2022
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Blog: Developer of "Rave" about Amiga37
In his latest blog entry Daniel 'trixie' Jedlicka, developer of the audio editor "Rave", reports about his experiences and impressions of the Amiga37. (dr)
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12.Nov.2022
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MorphOS: Software collection Chrysalis 3.17r2
Yannick 'Papiosaur' Buchy's Chrysalis is a preconfigured collection of programs, games and emulators and now is available in version 3.17r2 for MorphOS 3.17, this time dedicated to the microAlchimie VI which took place last weekend.
Changes:
- AmiSSL 5.5 68k (AmiSSL Open Source Team)
- Wayfarer 4.3 (Jacek Piszczek)
- TinyGL update 2022-10-19 (bigfoot)
- Lupe 2.1 (Matthias Böcker)
- LiteXL 2.1.0 (George Sokianos)
- AVCodec 1.5 (Andreas Falkenhahn)
- DAPlayer 1.14 (Thomas Rapp)
- SDL 2.24.1 (BeWorld)
- ACE 1.25 + plugins (Philippe Rimauro)
- HotBorder 1.10 (Tcheko)
- Iris 1.4 (Jacek Piszczek)
- BeeBase 1.0 (Steffen Gutmann)
- PintorWeb 3.20 (Templario)
- Starfield 1.0 (Matthias Böcker)
- RNOEffects 1.4 (jPV^RNO)
- ScummVM 2.6.1 (BeWorld)
- PerCIMan 0.7.5 (Ulrich Beckers)
- bePlayer 1.5 (BeWorld)
- AnimWebConverter 5.0 (Templario)
- Video mimetype fixed
- New entries in the Ambient menu
Download: Chrysalis_3.17r2_MicroAlchimie.iso (986 MB)
(dr)
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12.Nov.2022
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Do it yourself: Drivers for clockport/Raspberry Pi interface
At the end of June Niklas Ekström had provided the information for the reconstruction of an interface with which a communication between Amiga and Raspberry Pi via the clockport is possible (amiga-news.de reported). The goal is to be able to run services like the filesystem a314fs which allows access to directories of the Raspbery Pi and the SANA-II network driver over it.
After he published the source files of the necessary software adaptations a month ago, the pre-compiled Amiga files followed yesterday. (dr)
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11.Nov.2022
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Do it yourself: Sound card Prelude replica (Update)
The Zorro II sound card Prelude supported recording and playing in full-duplex mode at a resolution of 16 bit and a frequency of upto 64 kHz. Those who are interested in building a replica themselves can find a corresponding project - inluding the expansion module MPEGit - at the title link.
Update: (14.11.22, 08:00, snx)
The GitHub repository has been removed meanwhile. As the developer of the replica, Alexander Engelhardt, told us, it had been just a backup, while by himself his work has been just released at a1k.org so far. The reason is that he would like to wait for possible bug reports first, an official release will follow. (snx)
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11.Nov.2022
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Video: The history of the British video game developer "Magnetic Scrolls"
In his latest video, Kim Justice takes a look at the British computer game company "Magnetic Scrolls", which from 1984 onwards became known mainly for their text adventures like THE PAWN, Myth or Fish!. On the page "Magnetic Scrolls Memorial" you can find more information about the developers and other games. (dr)
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11.Nov.2022
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Puzzle game: LUMA
Indie game developer Dan 'zooperdan' Thoresen (among others Wheel of Fortune implementation YAWoFFA or Amiga Blitz Basic Game Jam) has released the Amiga port of the puzzle game LUMA, originally written for the Commodore 64.
LUMA is laser based sliding puzzle game where the goal is to connect lasers to targets of same color by using mirrors to deflect the beam. The lasers have to be activated using batteries. Each level must be solved within a specific amount of moves. The game has 128 levels and can be downloaded for a price to be set by the user. (dr)
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