25.Oct.2002
amiga.org
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Antivirus-programm: New PatchBrain V1.45 for VirusExecutor
Jan Erik Olausen has published a new PatchBrain version 1.45 for his program called VirusExecutor 2.25.
You can download the
program from Virus Help Team Canada.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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25.Oct.2002
ScummVM Amiga Website (ANF)
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WarpSCUMM V0.2.0 for WarpOS and 68k published
Yesterday the new version of WarpSCUMM (0.2.0) and the WarpSDL Library (0.4)
by Adam 'ChaoZer' Waldenberg
have been published. In this version
there are many updates. The new version supports Pixel Mapping and CDDA as well as many other new things
(AA and 16bit screen support).
With the help of WarpSCUMM you can play old LucasArt adventure games of the PC on your Amiga.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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24.Oct.2002
Jens Schönfeld (E-Mail)
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Event: Amiga + Retro Computing 2002 - Website now also in English
All parts of the page are now available in English as well. Small changes
have been done to the website design, and a free hotel booking service
has been added.
AMIGA + RETRO COMPUTING 2002 takes place on December 7th and 8th, 2002
at the Eurogress Aachen, Germany.
The main focus of the show will be on Amiga-related products. The biggest highlights will surely be the new mainboards "Amiga One" and "Pegasos". The title "Retro Computing" does not mean that this is a nostalgia meeting or even a fleamarket for old computers. Just the opposite. The exhibitors will show that the technologies of the home computers of the 80s are still improved today, and that they're still available as new products in the 21st century.
With AmigaOne and AmigaOS 4 on the one side, and Pegasos with MorphOS on the other side, the Amiga - multimedia wonderbox of the late 80s - is ready for a comeback with high-performance PowerPC processors. The "Digital Enviroment" of Amiga Inc. (USA) allows using adapted software on multiple mobile and home-based devices like desktop computers, mobile phones or personal digital assistants (so-called palmtops). This makes Amiga-technology perfectly suited for the future.
Probably the most interesting product from the Retro Computing area is the Commodore One (Codename: C-One). Developer Jeri Ellsworth is working on the ATX-sized motherboard for nearly two years now. As the name already suggests, it's the inofficial successor of the legendary C-64 by Commodore. Exchangable CPU modules can turn this board into nearly any computer of the 80s, among them is also the well-known Atari 2600 console that became famous in Germany with the game Pac-Man.
After big German magazines like Focus and Computerbild Spiele wrote about the project, it's first presented and sold in Europe at AMIGA + RETRO COMPUTING 2002.
We're especially happy that Jeri Ellsworth is making the long trip from USA to Germany to present the board in person.
The name Atari is closely tied to the computers of the 80s. Developers are still active today; The magazine ST-Computer and developers of the prestige products Calamus, Papyrus or Eclipse will surely be in Aachen, where visitors can also gather information about the exciting Coldfire project that wants to accelerate old Atari ST computers with a powerful processor.
(ps)
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24.Oct.2002
Olaf Köbnik (E-Mail)
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Game: PuzzleBOBS - MorphOS-compatible
The cooperation of Fun Time World,
Amiga Arena and
Nexus Development
presents a further update of "PuzzleBOBS".
This update of the executable PuzzleBOBS program supports MorphOS
and the Pegasos computer. To install this expansion one must download the demo archive (3.5 MB) itself, and
install the first and second PuzzleBOBS updates.
Sales: Fun Time World -
Contact: Sebastian Brylka
Support: Amiga Arena -
Contact: Olaf Köbnik
Developer: Nexus Development -
Contact: Emanuele Cesaroni
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Grashopper LLC
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DTP: PageStream Survey
Under the title link a survey concerning the future of the DTP program PageStream is to be
found. The question are about your system, and your wishes and suggestions for a new version of
PageStream.
PageStream is a well-known Desktop Publishing Program. It's oriented for
all publishing tasks, from the simplest newspaper through colorful brochures to
technical books. With PageStream one can write letters and colored schoolwork
and visitor badges and a whole lot more. Thousands of users have used
PageStream for years to do their work.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Chaos Computer Club e.V.
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Meeting: With the Hack Train to the 19th Chaos Communication Congress
Chaos Computer Club meets annually between Christmas and New Year's at the
Chaos Communication Congress. The 19th CCC (19C3) occurs from 27th to
29th December, 2002 in Berlin, Germany at the
House at Köllnischen Park. The Hack Train
to Congress starts the morning of 26th December, 2002 in Mainz, comes up along the Rhein,
through the Ruhr, and reaches Berlin. The return trip is on the 30th. The whole thing is only going
to happen however, when 200 people sign up (85 euros round trip). On that account, everyone
who wants to come is asked to sign up (non-binding) at http://zug.verbrennung.org.
The deadline is the first week in November!
The train from the RHEB comes through Mainz - Köln - Düsseldorf -
Bochum - Bielefeld - Hannover - Berlin, and will consist of two cars with about 100 seats. Further stops
along the way are no problem, just say so in advance.
The Chaos Communication Congress is a three day congress about technology, society and Utopia.
The congress offers lectures and workshops on a range of topics concerning Information Technology,
computer security, Internet, Cryptography, and the critically creative handling with technology, and
discourse over the effects of technological development on society.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Amiga Games Classifying
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Amiga Games Classifying: New Game Survey
Yesterday at Amiga Games Classifying surveys were published about
preferred game genres
and desired new games. In the top part
of the lists you'll find the opportunity to take part in the surveys, and in the bottom part
you'll see the results of those who have participated.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Amigan Software
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Game and Tool: Worm Wars V7.21a and Report+ V5.63
As of the 21st of October, 2002 there are two program updates available at Amigan Software: Worm Wars and Report+.
Worm Wars is now at version 7.21a. This game requires OS2.04 or better and PAL/DblPAL as well as an MC68020 or better.
For users of AmigaOS 3.9 version 5.63 of Report+ is set to be downloaded. With Report+ from Amigan Software it's easy
to create bug reports, Aminet "readme" files, autodocs and similar reports. The program is Freeware and supports the GUI systems
ReAction and GadTools.
Download:
WormWars.lha (621 KB)
ReportPlus.lha (304 KB)
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
A.D.A.
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ADA: Update of the 20th of October, 2002
ADA, the Amiga Demo Archive searchable databank has placed online the following new demos:
After Guardian Dragon in the previous update, yet another release of
The Forces of the Pyramids, Kefrens (the 4th Kefrens production on
A.D.A.). This time a cool slideshow called
Masterpieces
from R.W.O. Nice presentation, good tune by Laxity and some cool
pictures... Released somewhere in 1992 I think...
Another new group appears on A.D.A., Limited Edition (LED) with a
demo called Mind Abuse. Released at Assembly 1996 where the demo
ended on 5th place. Hardcore tune, fast effects and lots of colors
...
A very famous demo from French group Complex,
Origin
was released at The Party 1993 and won. A very cool intro, classic
tunes by Clawz and nice visuals make this a very cool production all
around. Check it out.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Frogger
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Video player: New MPEG Video Decoder Plugin for Frogger
Since the 21st of October 2002 a bug-cleaned version of the MPEG video decoder plugin has been ready for
the video playerFrogger.
Additionally, the documentation is now available in Spanish.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
Apex Designs
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Game: Amiga Version of Payback Becomes a Better Value
The price of the game Payback has been reduced in time for Christmas. For those who already own the game
there are a few new and updated maps on the
maps page.
In Payback the player steps into the role of a young driver on the lam who is trying to become a
big gang kingpin.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
ANN
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Compatibility List for USB Card Thylacine Renovated
The compatibility list for the Thylacine Zorro 2 Amiga USB 1.1 Card has been completely redone. If you would like to know what works with this card (and what doesn't) click on the title link.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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24.Oct.2002
(ANF)
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Gathering: Photos from Amigafest 2002 (Dayton, Ohio)
Under the title link you'll find a selection of photos from AmigaFest 2002, which took place at Hara Arena in Dayton,
Ohio, USA on the 24th and 25th of August.
(ps) (Translation: dm)
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23.Oct.2002
Andreas Falkenhahn (E-Mail)
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Airsoft Softwair Homepage with new design
In the last days the Airsoft Softwair homepage was generally reworked.
The old design was online now for over 3 years and therefore it had to be
replaced by a new one. Additionally the homepage is now more functional
and user-friendly. The Airsoft Softwair homepage is available in two
languages: The international version is online at
http://www.airsoftsoftwair.com/.
The German version can be accessed at
http://www.airsoftsoftwair.de/.
(ps)
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23.Oct.2002
Michael Böhmer (ANF)
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SUBWAY production started
Michael Böhmer of E3B writes:
Not ignoring the difficulties within the Amiga market we at E3B decided
at least to start a small production run of the SUBWAY USB card also.
The open positive feedback by many Amiga users was not a small subject
to make this decision. Therfore we see the introduction of the SUBWAY
as a small gift to the users.
We hope to give a positive sign for the classic market and hop to fulfill all expectations of quality and innovation.
The smallness of this production run will cause some delays. The availability of this card will, as usually practised by E3B, be announced by the known dealers when the shipping really starts. Stay tuned.
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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23.Oct.2002
ANN
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Dave Haynie: DVD of the video "The Deathbed Vigil" in preparation
At the newsgroup comp.sys.amiga.hardware Dave Haynie announced that he
prepares a DVD of the famous video "The Deathbed Vigil", which he filmed
during the last days of Commodore. Additionally the DVD will be extended
with some extra material. Further information are to find via the title
link.
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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23.Oct.2002
NetBSD (ANF)
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NetBSD 1.6 published in September 2002 already
On September the 14th 2002 version 1.6
of NetBSD/amiga has been published already.
Ports of NetBSD, a fully functional and
UNIX style operating system, which was developed at the University of California
Berkeley and is open source, is for nearly every system available.
NetBSD is a complete system. Additionally to an easy portable and high efficient kernel, NetBSD contains a full set of utilities, compiler for several languages the X window system, a firewall software and other different tools, which all come including the sources. NetBSD supports software of other authors (e.g. the desktop systems KDH and gnome) by using the packages collection.
Further information is to find at the official
announcement of
NetBSD 1.6.
Those who like to install NetBSD may have a look to the
installation manual.
Download by FTP
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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22.Oct.2002
Amiga Community
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Data Base: MySql 4.0.4 für 68040
SixK has compiled MySQL 4.0.4 Beta for 68040. You will find a history on the official MySQL-page.
Download: MySqld-4.0.4.lzx
(ps) (Translation: gf)
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22.Oct.2002
Cloanto (ANF)
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Pictures from Amiga Mini Show in Slovenia
Pictures from last Saturday's
Amiga Mini Show in Skofja Loka,
Slovenia, are
online
in Michael's pages at cloanto.com. (ps)
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22.Oct.2002
Lars "Ghandy" Sobiraj (ANF)
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Issue #11 of "Jurassic Pack" released!
Issue # 11 of the Amiga Demoscene Magazine "Jurassic Pack" has been released last night. Some topics are: "Irc - The Kindergarden of the Scene",
"Crimson Jihad - no rights for the Wilddemo on the Mekka?", "Spiv/Infect - Interview with a legend", "The Silents - They are not silent anymore" plus several
Interviews, topics, Reviews ...
Download: S_JP11.LHA (3,87 MB) (ps) (Translation: gf)
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21.Oct.2002
Mikey C (ANF)
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Magazine: Total Amiga Magazine finished - Unlucky 13? No Way!
Issue 13 of Total Amiga Magazine is finished and will be with
subscribers just before the World of Amiga Southeast 2002 show.
But fear not, unlike Issue 12 we have printed additional copies for Sale at WOASE.
There is now no excuse for missing out on this blockbusting issue.
Issue 13 Features:
Digital Cameras: Includes information on choosing a camera,
connecting it to your Amiga and using the images.
Interactive Fiction: A look back at the history of IF, the current
state of the genre and how you can get involved
with your Amiga.
Interviews with:
Davy Wentzler (Audio Evolution) and
Matthew Kille (Zoeneo).
Flashback: A new retro column, this issue looking at the A4000.
Power Tower Conversion: How Matt Morris of BAC turned his Power Tower into a thing of beauty.
Plus Reviews of:
GoldED Studio AIX
Thylacine Zorro USB card
fxSCAN 4 with USB scanner support
Epson Perfection 1650 USB Scanner
Tales of Tamar
Earth 2140 Mission Pack
PD Paradise: Privoxy and MultiRename
Support: Photogenics 5 Layers Tutorial
Plus of course, our regular:
News
AmigaOS 4 Update
MorphOS and Pegasos Update
Columns from Fleecy Moss and Alan Redhouse
Buzz Word (Inside Agent)
New! for Issue 13: Reader Letters!
Unlucky 13? Only for those who don't get a copy of our highly rated magazine.
Total Amiga Magazine can be brought via our network of World Wide Amiga
retailers or via subscription. Visit
http://www.totalamiga.org
for more details.
Total Amiga Magazine. Total Commitment.
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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