12.Apr.2025
Fabio Trotta (ANF)
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tom's HARDWARE is covering AmigaOS 3.2.3
Mark Tyson reports in detail about the latest AmigaOS update on "tom's HARDWARE" and also gives a short overview of the development of AmigaOS and its descendants since the Commodore bankruptcy.
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12.Apr.2025
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Cross-compiler/assembler: Calypsi 5.10
"Calypsi" is a collection of compilers and assemblers that run under Windows, Linux and macOS and can generate code for various retro platforms - 6502 and 68000 processors are supported, among others. Although the project is hosted on Github, the source code is not freely available and use of the tools is only permitted for private purposes. Changes in version 5.10:
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12.Apr.2025
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Emu68: Imager Tool 1.0.5 für Windows
The "Imager Tool" enables PiStorm users to prepare an SD card with the Motorola68K emulation Emu68 and a preconfigured AmigaOS 3 installation. New in version 1.0.5 is the support of AmigaOS 3.9, and various bugs have been various bugs have been fixed.
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11.Apr.2025
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Tool: identify-library 44.4
Richard Körber has released version 44.4 of the identify.library. It collects all kinds of system parameters and provides the user with information on CPU, FPU, memory, clock frequency, etc., for example. The current version now also recognises AmigaOS 3.2.3.
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11.Apr.2025
AMIGASYSTEM (ANF)
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AROS distribution: AROS One 2.8 (x86)
The "AROS One" distribution, based on the AROS binary interface ABI v0, is now available in version 2.8 for x86 computers. A DVD ISO file and a USB flash ("VHD") image are available for download. The VHD image can be used as a hard disk in virtual machines such as VMware, VirtualBox and QEmu.
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11.Apr.2025
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Paint program: PolarPaint for all Amiga systems
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program written with Hollywood that requires a fast computer with RTG, at least a resolution of 1440x900x16 (program window is 1400x820), at least 40 MB free Fast RAM (64 MB or more recommended) and is available for AmigaOS 3, AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, AROSx86 and WOS.
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11.Apr.2025
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Amiga emulator: Amiberry 7.0.8 and Amiberry-lite 5.8.8
Amiberry is an Amiga emulator based on the current WinUAE version, while its little brother Amiberry-lite is based on WinUAE 4.4 and is intended for slower hardware - up to the Raspberry Pi 4. Version 7.0.8 of Amiberry is now available, Amiberry-lite has arrived at version 5.8.8. Both versions now also support the new AmigaOS 3.2.3 ROMs (amiga-news.de reported).
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10.Apr.2025
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Print/PDF magazine: APoV (Amiga Point of View), issue 6
Amiga Point of View is a 72-page PDF magazine. The sixth issue contains, among other things, a ten-page overview of games released in recent years, numerous game and hardware tests and a profile of the cyberpunk artist Tengushee. The PDF version is available for 2.50 USD, printed copies are available from 10 (UK) to 15 (Europe) dollars, including postage.
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10.Apr.2025
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Free downloads: Dark Angel, Gravity Force 2, Legend of Falconia
The full versions of Dark Angel,
Gravity Force 2 and
Legend of Falconia can now be downloaded free of charge from Amiga Future.
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10.Apr.2025
AmigaBill (ANF)
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Video of Amiga 40 Roundtable and Lorraine at VCF East 2025
Former Amiga and Commodore employees Dale Luck, Ron Nicholson, Glenn Keller, Randell Jesup, Peter Cherna, Andy Finkel, and Jeff Porter talk about the history of the Amiga on a roundtable at the VCF East 2025 Amiga 40 celebration moderated by Dave McMurtrie and Dan Wood
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09.Apr.2025
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Do it yourself: Programmable ROM module KickSmash32 for the Amiga 1200
KickSmash32 is a Kickstart ROM replacement module that can be programmed directly under AmigaOS as well as via USB-C from Linux and provides eight flash banks for different ROM files. With version 1.6, after the Amiga 3000 and 4000, the Amiga 1200 is now also supported in addition to the Amiga 4000CR and the Amiga 3000T.
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[News message: 09. Apr. 2025, 08:29] [Comments: 0]
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09.Apr.2025
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Do it yourself: RetroPlayer for Amiga music modules in a wooden case
Skilled hobbyists who want a small player for Amiga music modules in an attractive wooden case with a rotary control and display will find a finished project with a list of all the components required at the title link. (There is also an English description below the Japanese one).
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09.Apr.2025
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Print/PDF magazine: ZZAP! Amiga, issue 21
The March/April issue of the magazine "ZZAP! Amiga" contains 60 color pages in A5 size. A look at the table of contents can be found at the Amiga Magazine Rack website.
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09.Apr.2025
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Linux: Kernel 6.12.22 LTS for X1000/X5000
Parallel to the release of the Linux kernel 6.12.22 LTS ("long-term support"), Christian 'xeno74' Zigotzky has compiled it for the AmigaOne X1000 and X5000. Information on the X1000/X5000-specific changes can be found at the title link.
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09.Apr.2025
ACube Systems (Mail)
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ACube Systems: UBoot 2015.d for Sam460EX, Sam460CR and Sam460LE boards
Press release: Bassano del Grappa, Italy - 08 April 2025
ACube Systems is pleased to announce a new release of the UBoot firmware for its Sam460 line of motherboards.
For the first time in Amiga history, it is now possible to boot from an NVMe SSD.
This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Amiga platform. Thanks to recent advancements, users can now experience dramatically improved boot speeds and data access times by utilizing modern NVMe solid-state drives—bringing the Amiga into a new era of performance and reliability.
This development not only enhances the capabilities of current NG systems but also demonstrates the ongoing innovation and dedication within the Amiga community. Booting from an NVMe SSD was once considered impossible - today, it is a reality.
This update is completely free for all users. We are excited to announce a new version packed with important features and improvements - available as a free download. New in this release:
- NVMe SSD driver – For the first time ever, you can boot from an NVMe drive using a standard NVMe-to-PCIe adapter.
- PCIe SATA2 support – Added driver for the Silicon Image 3132 controller, allowing booting from both SATA SSDs and DVD drives.
- DDR2 timing adjustments – Fine-tune DDR2 RAM timings for faster memory access.
- Customizable USB stack – Choose between EHCI (faster for mass storage) or OHCI (greater compatibility with keyboards).
- Enhanced "sata" command – Now displays more detailed information about drivers and connected devices.
- Improved serial console navigation – Navigate menu items using W and S keys.
- General bug fixes and improvements.
- Unified source code – Now streamlined for both 460ex and 440ep platforms.
- An updated installation guide is included, covering the standard ISO image method as well as alternative installation methods via TFTP and USB.
You can download the updater tool directly here: Sam460_updater_2015d.zip (8 MB)
If you are not comfortable installing UBoot yourself, we also offer fully updated UBoot chips through our online store.
Please note: UBoot and UBoot updater make use of GPL code and thus are both published under GPL (download of the source code).
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08.Apr.2025
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Source code editor: Hollywood 10 support for Visual Studio Code 10.0.2
For Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), "hw4vsc" is an extension that enables the development of Hollywood programmes with the free source code editor (amiga-news.de reported). The developer Micha J. has adapted his extension for the latest Hollywood 10 version and has just released hw4vsc v10.0.2.
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07.Apr.2025
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Mining strategy game: The history of "Aminer"
"Last Minute Creations", a Polish group of Amiga game developers (e.g. GermZ or Chaos Arena), spent more than six years working on their mining strategy game "Aminer": set in the Soviet era, the aim is to fulfil the planned economic extraction plans and mine precious metals such as silver for the Ministry of Mining and Fossil Fuels:
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[News message: 07. Apr. 2025, 10:09] [Comments: 0]
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07.Apr.2025
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HxC Floppy emulator: Software V2.16.13.1
The floppy emulator HxC by Jean-Francois Del Nero completely replaces the floppy drive (of an Amiga) with an electronic device. The project, which was launched in 2006, is available in two versions, with a SD card port or with USB port (amiga-news.de reported).
A new version of the HxC floppy emulator software has now been released. The changes:
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07.Apr.2025
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Point'n Click adventure: Demo version of Soltys released
Pawel 'tukinem' Tukatsch has released a short demo version of the point'n click adventure game "Soltys" (video), which was originally developed by the Polish studio LK Avalon and released for MS-DOS in 1995 (Wikipedia).
However, as the author emphasises, his game is not a port, but a completely rewritten version of the original game. In addition to Polish subtitles, there are also English, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles. An Amiga computer with AGA chipset, at least 1 MB Fast RAM and harddisk are required.
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07.Apr.2025
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Arcade action: New demo version V0.98 of Ghosts'n'Goblins
At the end of 2024 'Skyzoo73' released a handsome practice study to show how Ghosts 'n Goblins can be ported to the Amiga using the Scorpion Engine (amiga-news.de reported). The now updated demo version offers a lot of corrections and optimisations and requires an AGA Amiga with Fast RAM and CD32 joypad (or similar).
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[News message: 07. Apr. 2025, 05:57] [Comments: 0]
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06.Apr.2025
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Aminet uploads until 05.04.2025
The following files have been added until 05.04.2025 to Aminet:
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[News message: 06. Apr. 2025, 08:21] [Comments: 0]
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06.Apr.2025
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OS4Depot uploads until 05.04.2025
The following files have been added until 05.04.2025 to OS4Depot:
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06.Apr.2025
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AROS Archives uploads until 05.04.2025
The following files have been added until 05.04.2025 to AROS Archives:
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06.Apr.2025
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 05.04.2025
The following files have been added until 05.04.2025 to MorphOS-Storage:
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06.Apr.2025
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WHDLoad: New installers until 05.04.2025
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 05.04.2025:
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[News message: 06. Apr. 2025, 08:20] [Comments: 0]
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06.Apr.2025
Amiga Future (website)
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Crowdfunding: Psygnosis - Games People Play (Volume 1)
Following the book "Demoscene: The Amiga Renaissance", Éditions64K is now planning a two-volume publication on the history of the games company Psygnosis (e.g. Lemmings, Shadow of the Beast).
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06.Apr.2025
Amiga Future (website)
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Java program: ham_convert 1.11.0
Sebastian Sieczko's Java-based program ham_convert converts modern graphic formats into the HAM format of the Amiga and is now available in version 1.11.0.
New features include an MSX2+ screen 10 conversion, an improved MSX2+ screen 12 conversion, an MSX Basic image file export and bug fixes. Mode 10 allows 12,499 simultaneously displayable colors, mode 12 even 19,268.
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