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Archive 07/2003

`13.Jul.2003` Sven Scheele (ANF)	Pegasos hardware meeting in Hamburg On 1st August 2003 AmigaClub Hamburg and AmigaClub Schleswig-Holstein are holding a hardware meeting in Hamburg. The meeting targets Pegasos users and those who are contemplating to maybe buy this computer. It is to serve the exchange of information and experiences. Everyone is cordially invited to this event. The meeting starts on Friday, 1st August at 8pm. The organisators are currently trying for an earlier start time, which will announced here if need be. The venue: Volkshaus Berne Sasselheider Weg 6 22159 Hamburg (city district of Berne) Entrance: Left backside entrance, 1st floor. If you want to bring your computer along, please register by eMail. (nba) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 23:21] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` z5 (ANF)	Amiga Demoscene Archive: Symphony Party Update Symphony Party was held from 4-6 July 2003 in Poland. At A.D.A., 3 demos from that party were added: 1st place: By Night / Encore (PPC demo, also Pegasos/MorphOS) 2nd place: My definition in blue / Scarab (68k demo) 3rd place: Blind Visions / Appendix (68k slideshow) On top of that, extra screenshots were added for Spellbound / Loveboat, Smokebomb / Ozone, Cybercinematastic / Loonies, Synergy / Sector 7 and My Kingdom/Scoopex and Haujobb. A.D.A. now features 281 demos and 2725 screenshots. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 20:41] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Mercury News (ANF)	Mercury News: Start-up's goal: run software on any chip The article is about the company "Transitive" which apparently has developed a very fast (70% native speed) and lightweight (600 KB) "on-the-fly" binary code translator which shall make it possible to run software on any processor architecture. Recently an unknown "big partner" is claimed to have been found, who apparently is pumping vast amounts of money into the company. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 17:15] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Thomas Zahren (ANF)	PPJoy: Using digital joysticks on the parallel port under Windows Owners of e.g. a 4-player adaptor for the Amiga's parallel port are now able to use their favourite digital joystick on the PC with the freeware driver "PPJoy" by Deon van der Westhuysen. For tinkerers there's an overview of supported interfaces of various other joysticks on the Web page. (nba) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 13:01] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Horst Diebel (ANF)	Updates for Amiga-Society In preparation for Amiga Society's third birthday there are some updates in different areas. Among others the Schlachtfeld area is online again. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 13:00] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Cyborg (ANF)	AntiSPAM2 update released All AntiSPAM2 users are asked to download the newest version from the server under the title link. Older AntiSPAM versions including the beta versions currently in circulation contain a bug which may cause a crash when encountering incorrect form headers. Apart from this bug fix the new version contains some small detail improvements. Thus, beside some improvements in the query routines, you can now set the position of the start window. In order to curb the growing data flood there will be a conversion of the matching function in the forseeable future. (nba) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 12:59] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Martin Heine (ANF)	Web browser: Atlantis will be ported to MorphOS According to a comment in MorphZone by Raquel Velasco and Bill Buck, Ali Akcaagac, author of the Web browser Atlantis, will shortly receive a Pegasos from Genesi in order to port his creation to MorphOS. (nba) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 12:57] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Cloanto (ANF)	Amiga Alpe Adria 2003: Further pictures online Under the title link you'll find a choice of futher pictures from the Amiga Alpe Adria 2003 which took place last weekend in Undine, Italy. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 08:11] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Amiforce (ANF)	Abakus-Design: Screen saver Amiquarium released As from now the screen saver project Amiga Aquarium, short: Amiquarium, is available for download on Abakus-Design's Website. The screen saver recreates an aquarium with fishes. On startup you just choose one of five background pictures and you're up and running. Currently the screen saver doesn't yet offer timer settings and doesn't automatically save the screenmode and the chosen picture. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 03:35] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`13.Jul.2003` Martin Heine (ANF)	Scalos: Port to MorphOS in the works As announced on MorphOS-News.de, the Workbench replacement Scalos is being ported to MorphOS. Ambient stays the standard GUI of course - but, as Bill Buck and Raquel Velasco wrote in a corresponding comment, variety is the spice of life. Scalos' feature list comprises a.o.t. full Multitasking (every window has its own task), icons becoming transparent when drawn over something they can be applied to with drag&drop, stretching, splitting and centering of backgrounds, iconification of drawer icons as well as a plugin system for replacing or adding new features. (ps) (Translation: cb) [News message: 13. Jul. 2003, 01:20] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`12.Jul.2003` Martin Heine (ANF)	AmiWest: Bill Buck banquet-speaker / MorphOS 1.4 / Super bundle from the weekend On the AmiWest which will take place on 26th and 27th July 2003 in Sacramento (USA) there will be several speakers at the banquet. One of them will be Bill Buck of Genesi. Furthermore Kermit Woodall of Nova Design, Kurt Grach of Mr. Hardware and Jens Schönfeld of individual Computers will be present. In a comment on MorphOS-News.de Raquel Velasco and Bill Buck confirm that there will be a new version 1.4 of MorphOS. Together with it the "superbundle" of several software titles will be available for all Pegasos owners (inclusive "Phreeboard" owners) on the Genesi FTP server. On the AmiWest Genesi will be presented by Raquel Velasco, Bill Buck and the whole Genesi USA-team. The Pegasos I with 1 GHz-G4-processor will be performed as well as the plans for the Pegasos II and for the superbundle are supposed to be explained. (ps) (Translation: dr) [News message: 12. Jul. 2003, 16:54] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`12.Jul.2003` Rombald (ANF)	Relaunch of Commodore by Tulip Computers N.V. and Ironstone Partners LIM On 11th July 2003 Tulip Computers NV (Tulip) and Ironstone Partners Ltd. (Ironstone) have signed an agreement which is supposed to be seen as an important step for the worldwide relaunch of the name Commodore. (nba) (Translation: dr) [News message: 12. Jul. 2003, 10:30] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`11.Jul.2003` Oliver Roberts (E-Mail)	Warp Datatypes V45.3 published Oliver Roberts has published version 45.3 of his WarpDT which contains updates of all five Warp-datatype. Here the detailed changes: Fixed a problem reading the prefs file from disks using FFS. Fixed another bug which caused bogus evaluation period warnings. Tweaked installer so that it checks for picture.datatype in MOSSYS: as well as SYS: when run under MorphOS. (nba) (Translation: dr) [News message: 11. Jul. 2003, 18:13] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`11.Jul.2003` Mariusz Wloczysiak (E-Mail)	Elbox: Lightweight Busboard: Mediator PCI 1200 LT Elbox Computer, the leading manufacturer of hardware for Amiga computers, the company that introduced the PCI standard to Amiga computers, is proud to announce expansion of the MEDIATOR busboard product line with the new Mediator model for Amiga 1200 computers: the Mediator PCI 1200 LT. This product is dedicated to all Amiga 1200 users, who have not expanded their computers with a multi-slot PCI busboard as yet. We know that many of you need only a fast, modern graphic card and a good sound card. This new, 2-slot model of Mediator is specifically dedicated to meet these needs. Mediator PCI 1200 LT opens the possibility of using the best available graphic cards for Amiga: the Voodoo series; and the highest-quality Terratec 512i Digital sound card. The second slot may obviously be used for other purposes. You can install a Spider USB 2.0 controller, a 10Mbps Ethernet card, a 100Mbps FastEthernet card or a TV tuner card in it. The choice is yours. Moreover: If at any time you decide that you need additional PCI slots, you can easily expand the number of active slots in this busboard up to four. All you will need is acquiring a DIY set: the LT4 Upgrade Pack. Mediator is not only a well-designed, reliable hardware. Mediator also means excellent drivers and professional support. Start enjoying these benefits yourself. Mediator PCI 1200 LT features: 2 PCI slots (PCI 2.1 compatible) 66/33MHz PCI clock (transfer rate up to 264MB/s) 32-bit PCI datapatch 4GB PCI memory space Busmastering/DMA in all slots Compatible with 68030/040/060 and PPC turbo cards Ready for SharkPPC(+) G3/G4 cards Fits in any A1200 in E/BOX (Power, Winner), EZ-Z4 and Infinitiv tower Included with the Mediator PCI 1200 LT is the Mediator Multimedia CD with drivers for Sound, TV tuner, Ethernet 10Mbps, Fast Ethernet 100Mbps and Graphic PCI cards. For the list of currently supported PCI cards see Mediator Driver Guide. For more info, see the Mediator PCI 1200 LT website. Pricing and availability The Mediator PCI 1200 LT will be on sale beginning with 11 July 2003 at the suggested retail price of EUR139.95 (VAT excl.) only. To locate an authorized distributor in your area or to purchase the product online visit the Elbox Computer website. Why Mediator? Do you need your Amiga to display crystal-clear image up to 2048x1536x32@75? Do you want your favourite games to run in accelerated graphics? Get hold of a Voodoo-family PCI graphic card and enjoy its 2D and 3D performance! Care for superb high-quality music? Just install the highest quality Terratec 512i Digital sound card and enjoy crystal clear sound all around. Do you want to use a variety of devices connected via the USB port? Simply install the Spider USB 2.0 High-Speed PCI card into the Mediator slot and explore the world of the newest USB devices such as mice, keyboards, tablets, joysticks, printers, scanners, webcams, digicams, flash card readers, zip drives, floppy disk drives, harddisks, memory sticks, ethernet adapters and audio adapters, GPS location devices or finger print readers! Want fast network connections to surf the net? Put a low-cost RTL8139 Fast Ethernet 100Mbps PCI card into the Mediator slot and connect your computer to the network! Do you want to watch and capture your favourite TV programmes? With a TV tuner PCI card you can watch TV; you can also connect a TV-SAT tuner, a camcorder or a digital camera. Although the full TV image resolution runs at 30 fps in the PIP window on your Workbench screen, it does not use the Amiga processor's time at all! MEDIATOR - The Best Way to Power-up Your Amiga. Mariusz Wloczysiak ELBOX COMPUTER, Press Department contact: press@elbox.com (ps) [News message: 11. Jul. 2003, 14:04] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
`11.Jul.2003` Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)	Amiga Inc.: Rumours about the return of Jim Collas denied The latest issue of UK's print magazine Total Amiga claims that there are rumours about a new CEO at Amiga Inc. The "Buzz Word" rumour column, where an anonymous insider reveils that latest "industry" rumours, the following statement can be found (quoted with permission): "Buzz Word has heard that Amiga are about to get a new CEO but it won't be Garry Hare; apparently the whole Genesi/ Garry Hare story was a setup designed to produce confusion. The new CEO is a man who will bring many millions of investment dollars back into the company. The Man's name? Jim Collas." Asked if this is a joke, Robert Willaims, editor of Total Amiga, assured us that he "honestly doesn't know whether the rumour about Jim Collas is true or not". Thus we contacted Bill McEwen, CEO of Amiga Inc. and asked for a short statement. Bill writes: "It is just a joke, and I agree a good one. I found it to be pretty funny. I also thought that it was funny that they stated that Garry Hare was replaced by Jim, when I have not even been replaced yet ;-) I am still CEO, and still enjoying the ride." (ps) [News message: 11. Jul. 2003, 10:58] [Comments: 0] [Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]

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