27.Oct.2002
ANN
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Game: dynAMIte V2.2
On 27th October 2002, version 2.2 of the networkable Bomberman/Dynablaster
clone 'dynAMIte' has been released. This version contains a number of smaller
bug fixes and, a.o.t., improved network handling.
All changes can be gathered from the Readme.
dynAMIte runs on Amigas from CPU 68020, AmigaOS 3.x, TCP/IP stack,
CyberGraphx/P96 or AGA with BlazeWCP, MUI3.8, AHI, identify.library 13.x,
NList.mcc, BetterBalance.mcc (optional) as well as XPK V4.0 (optional).
Download:
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27.Oct.2002
ANN
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MPEG: SMPEG V0.4.4 - MPEG-1 player library for SDL
An Amiga version of the MPEG-1 player library 'SMPEG' with sound support has
been released, including a simple player program.
Video playback is based on the Berkeley MPEG player 'mpeg_play v2.2'. Sound
output is by way of a slightly modified version of the 'mpegsound-Library' of
Splay V0.8.2.
SMPEG thus supports MPEG audio (MP3), MPEG-1 video and MPEG system streams.
The library is subject to the GNU Library Public License (LGPL) Version 2 and
has been compiled with -m68020-60.
With 'plaympeg', a simple video player for testing the library is included (also required is the SDL library: CGX, AHI, etc.).
The C library interfaces are 'documented' in the file 'smpeg.h' and the MPEG*.h
files.
Download: smpeg-0.4.4.lha (696K)
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27.Oct.2002
David Zaroski (gg-announce)
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Geek Gadgets: Status after breakdown on 10th October 2002
On 10th October 2002, the Geek Gadgets project's hardware (gcc,
ixemul.library...) broke down. This affected the power supply as well as two
hard disks, one with the current system backup and another with the complete
system backup (about a year old).
Currently, only the mailing lists are active. Due to the low activities in the
lists, these have been reduced to 'gg-announce' and 'gg'.
The 'gg' list currently has a discussion about the status and the future of
Geek Gadgets.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Online Games
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AOG: nettoe
On 27th October, another networkable game for MorphOS computers, 'nettoe', has
been added to Amiga Online Games. This is a Tic Tac Toe like puzzle game.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Martin Kuchinka's home page
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PowerD: Updated mcc_toolbar and mcc_htmltext archives
On 27th October 2002, updates of the archives mcc_toolbar and mcc_htmltext for
the programming language 'PowerD' have been released. These contain the
respectively necessary files to be able to use above MUI classes with PowerD.
Another example has been added to each. Furthermore, a couple of links have
been added to the Web site.
Download:
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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Flame
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Amiga Flame: 6th anniversary, Go For Goal, Space-Flight simulation
The Amiga online games magazine 'Amiga Flame' celebrates its 6th anniversary,
reports about an ice hockey game for AmigaDE with 'Go For Goal', and about a
Spaceflight simulation which is in the first development stage.
On 12th October 1996, Philip Cosby went online with Amiga Flame,
so the online magazine is celebrating its 6th anniversary. Philip Cosby is
glancing back to this origin in an article,
describes the current situation and the reason why he started Amiga Flame: "It
was as though Amiga users were in a dark room and could see no future, only
darkness. I had to light up that room and show them that there are many amazing
and exciting games in development."
With Go For Goal,
an ice hockey game for AmigaDE is in development. It is inspired by the C-64
game 'Hattrick'. In 'Go For Goal' you control one field player and the goal
keeper - the computer acts as opponent.
This game is being developed a.o. by Gabriel Hauber,
who is also involved in the Java AmigaDE classes 'Jami'.
The target platform is currently PDAs with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. At a
later stage, this will be customizable, so screen sizes from mobile phones up
to desktop computers will be supported.
For more information about the game you can mail Gabriel Hauber
(gabrielh@gabrielhauber.com).
Amiga Flame has found out,
that a new developer team is planning to develop a spaceflight simulation.
According to team member Johan Dams, the game will be along the lines of
Elite/Frontier. One of the ideas is that the game should be playable over the
Internet.
The developers are aware of this project's scope and are looking for talented
gfx artists and programmers to push the project forward. Interested
people should mail Johan Dams (amiga@sin.khk.be).
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Future
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HTML: HSC macros V1.53
On 25th October 2002, Matthias Bethke has released an update of the macros for
his HTML preprocessor 'HSC'. This update fixes a small bug and improves the
section macros.
Download: macros.hsc.gz (16K)
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
ANN
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Magazine: The Crypt #26
On 26th October 2002, issue #26 of the online magazine 'The Crypt' has been
published. This issue goes by the title of 'Warlocks, Wizards and Witches'.
It contains a.o.t. an interview with Eoin Lambkin of SatDrive which deals with
the issue of broadband Internet via satellite. In the hardware area, there are
a.o.t. articles about the Brother MPrint printer and the 750MB Zip drive by
Iomega.
Befitting the season, it even contains some recipes for Halloween snacks:
"Worm Burgers", "Simple Pimples" and "Strained Eyeballs".
Plus many more articles.
The magazine can be read online through the WWW,
and is available as HTML version for download.
Download: Online26.zip
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27.Oct.2002
amiga.org
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Amiga.sf: UnRAR V3.10 beta, autotrace V0.30 a. o.
The following ports are newly available for download on the Amiga.sf Web
site:
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27.Oct.2002
Andreas Weyrauch (A.W.Design) (ANF)
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Handy: Amiga theme for the Sony/Ericsson T68i mobile phone
Andreas Weyrauch (A.W.Design) has created an Amiga theme for the Sony/Ericsson
T68i mobile phone. This can be downloaded through the title link. Additionally,
there are two screenshots of the theme for previewing.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Achim Stegemann (ANF)
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Chess: AmiChess and Crafty
Achim Stegemann writes:
"Although having been announced as soon as the beginning of October, the two
new chess programs AmiChess and Crafty have finally found their way into the
Aminet.
AmiChess is a GNUChess 5.0.4 based program with a GUI making use of MUI.
Alas, some users have already told me that AmiChess doesn't run on their Amiga.
I don't know the reason for this, as it works without problems on my computers
(Amiga, Amithlon and UAE). In this case I am asking all users with this problem
to mail me their Amiga configuration and a SnoopDOS log file.
The second program, Crafty, is an Amiga port of the very strong program by Bob
Hyatt. The most current version 18.15 has been ported. Crafty can only be
played under ixemul in pure text mode in a shell. In return it has proven
itself to be a very strong opponent!
The binaries of both programs have been compiled towards a 68020/68881
combination and thus should run on this or better CPU configurations. Due to
the source code's particularities, a PPC port is currently impossible. However,
fast x86 emulators like UAE, AmigaXL or Amithlon are an adequate substitute.
Further information can be found on my home page."
AmiChess runs from AmigaOS 3.5/3.9, MUI 3.8 and CPU 68020 with FPU 68881.
Crafty requires the ixemul.library V48+ and runs from CPU 68020 with FPU 68881.
Download:
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27.Oct.2002
Jens Schönfeld (ANF)
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individual Computers: Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper and PCI POST code display
Two new products are listed on individual Computers' Web site. These are
'Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper' and 'PCI POST code display' respectively. There are
exact delivery dates for both products. More information can be found under the
title link.
Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper is on one side a PCI board for PCs, Macs,
AmigaOne and Pegasos, and the other side (thus 'Flipper') can be stuck into the
Zorro Bus of a classical Amiga.
In addition, this board contains a connector for the A1200's clock port.
Beside the traditional Catweasel functions, support for diverse floppy disk
formats (C64 floppy, Amiga etc.), three new functions have been added:
- Support for digital Joysticks (VIC 20, C-64, Amiga)
- Mini-DIN connector for an Amiga 4000 keyboard. Whoever wants to use an
A2000 or A3000 keyboard can do so using a PS/2 adaptor which can be
bought in well-stocked PC shops.
- Additionally the board offers the possibility of inserting the C-64's
original Soundchip (SID). According to the manufacturer, greatest care
was taken to make sure that the chip really sounds exactly like in the
original computer.
PCI POST-Code display (Port 80 Display) is a diagnostics board for all
computers with PCI slots.
The PC BIOS has a built-in diagnostics help, which writes each step of the
self diagnosis, the so-called Power-On Selftest (short: POST), to the PCI bus.
On a two-digit display, the POST-Code Display shows the Hex code, which then
can be translated into plain language with the help of a table from the BIOS'
manufacturer.
As many errors are caused by the power supply, five LEDs additionally show the
state of all voltages on the PCI bus.
Further information about the products can be obtained through the title link.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Oliver Gerler (rockus.at) (ANF)
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Hardware: Ariadne 2 - purpose of the three I/O connectors
The Ariadne 2 ethernet board by Village Tronic has three additional I/O
connectors which so far hadn't been publicly documented.
Now, this weekend Oliver Gerler has had some time to spare and found out about
these ports' functions by way of reverse engineering. He presents the result of
this reverse engineering on his home page.
As this is no official documentation, the information should be regarded with
due caution.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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27.Oct.2002
Scott A Pistorino (ANF)
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Web catalogue: AmigaSource with 1001 links
The Amiga specific Web catalogue 'AmigaSource'
now contains 1001 links in more than 40 categories. Scott A Pistorino writes:
"Hello All.
AmigaSource.com is proud to announce that it has finally reached the 1000+ link mark. (1001 to be exact!) Since it's start a little over 1 year ago AmigaSource has been a solid replacement to the long gone Amiga Web Directory.
With over 40 easy to browse categories and basic search engine just about everything under the sun for the Amiga can be found here. From Software to Hardware, Articles to Shows & Other OS's to Miscellaneous, AmigaSource has attempted to catalog them all.
I have personally spent hundreds of hours locating, verifying & cataloging the 1000+ sites dedicated to the Amiga and computers in general. I ask you to please take the time and drop in, look around, make suggestions, point out errors/mistakes and most importantly add more sites!! If this site has helped just one Amiga user my job is done but I believe it can do MUCH more!!
I would also like everyone to PLEASE spread the word about AmigaSource. If you like what you see please add a link/graphic to my site. I'll do the same for you! I have learned a lot the past year and plan to keep improving the site. I have a few new ideas up my sleeves. Stay tuned!
To everyone who has contacted me in the past year thanks for your support!! To everyone else?? What are you waiting for??
For more information anout the site please visit the updated about AmigaSource page.
Thank you
Scott A Pistorino
webmaster@amigasource.com
P.S. I not taking MY site down and going home!!!"
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27.Oct.2002
Kultpower.de (ANF)
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Kultpower: Starkiller #8 plus 71 new Mega-Fun covers
Starkiller #8, as well as 71 new Mega-Fun covers have been published on
Kultpower.de.
Starkiller #8:
'In den Fängen des Tentakels' from Powerplay 11/1988 is online with exclusive comment by Heinrich Lenhardt.
Re: Mega-Fun covers, Kultpower.de write:
"lowbert has sent in all of 71 new Mega-Fun covers
(attention: 730 KBytes cover previews!)! Thus the number of available covers
of this magazine has increased to 90."
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26.Oct.2002
Boing Attitude / Glames (email)
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Boing Attitude: Crossword Evolution preview
Following the title link you'll find a preview in French language of
Crossword Evolution, the new game of Zeoneo
on AmigaDE.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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26.Oct.2002
Gareth Knight (ANF)
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Amiga Interactive Guide: Walker concept designs
To celebrate the World of Amiga show, Amiga Interactive Guide is proud
to reveal six concept designs
of the Amiga Walker. Weep nostalgic tears for the familiar desktop! Jump
for joy at the mini-tower version! And quake in fear at the bizarre blue
Walker! (ps)
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25.Oct.2002
CD³²-Allianz (ANF)
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Magazine: CD³² Outside #5 published
You can download the fifth issue of the CD³²/CDTV Magazine "CD³² Outside" from the Aminet
from section docs/mags.
Download: cd32outside5.lha (ca. 7 MB)
Topics:
- CD³²/CDTV emulator "Akiko Version 1.6" tested
- Workshops for creating of photoCDs for the CD³² and first
steps for CD³² compilation
- 11 Reviews of CD³² games
- Interview with a former C= member
- and much more
Have fun with this issue! (ps) (Translation: dr)
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25.Oct.2002
Mikey C (ANF)
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Event: WOASE - You are not going to believe this!
Typical, you wait ages and then you get new games to buy all at once.
With only one week to go to, we have the pleasure to announce that
there will be THREE new Amiga games releases for you to buy at the
World of Amiga Southeast Show 2002.
(In alphabetical order)
Quake II. - Hyperion-Entertainment/ID Software.
A game that needs no introduction. Yes! Not only will you be able to play
QUAKE II at WOASE on the Amiga Area, but thanks to some nifty work by the
guys at Hyperion, you will be able to buy it as well! Copies are being sent
by special courier from Germany to the UK, in time for the show! Be amongst
the first to own Quake II on the Amiga.
Software Tycoon - Epic Interactive.
It's 1982. Small computer games companies are springing up in the bedrooms
around the world. A new business beckons, where everything is in your
hands. You have total control, from creating the original concept, through
hiring staff and packaging design, to the development of massive marketing
campaigns. Do you have the skills to create and use new technologies and
become a Software Tycoon?
Tales of Tamar - Eternity Software.
An Internet based roundgame for various computing platforms. You live in
a world far away from our civilization, comparable to the Middle Ages. In
this world there exists man, dwarves, dragons, and a lot of other races.
There is magic, there are druids and dungeons. You can fight, trade,
investigate, build cities, raise taxes and make peace contracts. Your
aim is to reign your empire and to survive against other opponents.
Just one week to go! - Get your credit cards ready!
More details on presentation times coming very soon.
(ps)
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25.Oct.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Amiga Future: Workbench screenshots wanted
Amiga Future is going to update their Workbench gallery.
Because of that users are looked for who send their screenshots. Please send your pictures together with
the following information to redaktion@amigafuture.de:
- Realname
- Which OS was used
- What is shown on the screenshot
- Configuration of the computer
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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25.Oct.2002
Olaf Köbnik (E-Mail)
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Amiga Arena: Interview with Telemar Rosenberger (AMHuhn)
A few days ago Telemar Rosenberger and Franz Schlick (AmiForce) have
published the Freeware game called "AMHuhn". This is a variation of the
well-known game "Moorhuhn". Telemar Rosenberger spoke about the
development, why the original game could not be ported and what are the differences between "Moorhuhn" and
"AMHuhn". Currently the interview is only available in German.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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