21.Oct.2002
Amiforce (ANF)
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Amiforce: Engl. Amhuhn.guide, index change and new toolbars
Index change: Today the startpage of Amiforce was extended by a
translation tool. Thus one can, from now on, view the side also in
English language. The selection can be found in the starting picture
of the index side.
AMHuhn: In the Download section is now an English version of the
AMHuhn.Guide available.
Browser toolbar: A browser toolbar for IBrowse was released lately. Now there are versions for AWeb and Voyager available at our download page.
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21.Oct.2002
Martin Heine (ANF)
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Thendic-France about AmigaOS4 on Pegasos (Update)
In the article MorphOS, the Pegasos, and other PPC Operating Systems and Platforms at MorphOS News.de Thendic France takes position to the possibility of Amiga OS on Pegasos. Therefore they are gladly ready to ship (or let ship by other distributors) theire Pegasos system with operating systems of other manufacturers if they can be run problem free. But there will be no kind of dongle version that will be supported by Thendic France. Further details can be found in the original article (see title link).
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21.Oct.2002
Thendic France
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Pegasos Website of Thendic France completely revised
The Pegasos Website of Thendic France was completely revised. In the columns hardware, Specs, CPU, OS, software, Events, Reseller, beta testers and Download you can find information concerning the system.
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21.Oct.2002
OSnews
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Meeting: Report and pictures of the A-Expo by OSnews
Nicholas Blachford wrote an English language report for OSnews about the A-Expo, which took place on 7 and 8 September 2002 in France, with the title The A-Expo Review. Additionally five sides with pictures are available.
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21.Oct.2002
PIK (ANF)
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Encryption software: PGP Version 2.6.3in
Under the title link you find a small download side by Andreas Schwarz. Among other things you find the current version (20010323) of the encryption software 'PGP 2.6.ín' there. However contrary to the Aminet version one needs the ixemul 48 library. Nevertheless the speed corresponds at least to that of the age-old asm version of the Aminet. The list of fixed bugs is rather long. It was compiled using the GCC 2.95.1.
The archives are also very well arranged. They contain nearly the complete English docs + en/es/fr/de language files. The execs are for 020+ and 060. Praise to the author.
Download: pgp263in010323.lha
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20.Oct.2002
Petra Struck
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Event: Report from the Pegasos/MorphOS demonstration at the "BeGeistert"
To give you a first overview about who I met in Düsseldorf at the
BeGeistert, let's start with
Nicholas Blachford, known
through his audio software Aural-Illusion
and Aural Synthetica.
He did a detailed interview
in February 2002 for Amiga Arena. He is working as a software engineer for
Thendic France for about a month now.
Furthermore Bertrand Presles and Sébastien Lokhamkhouak were on board as well.
Bertrand is president of the ASUM
(Association of Sympathiques Utilisateurs de MorphOS), a union of MorphOS-fans,
which originated from the AFUA group (Association Française des Utilisateurs d'Amiga),
a union of Amiga-fans. Sébastien is currently founding a new French MorphOS print
magazine called 'Fly High'.
The Pegasos
"Betatester 1" computer system was being demonstrated with the
MorphOS operating system.
What hides behind the "Pegasos" and "MorphOS"? The Pegasos is a new PPC computer system,
or better said new hardware, which bases on an ATX motherboard offering dual G3/G4
processor support. This computer was developed by
bplan GmbH, Frankfurt, and is manufactured
by DCE, Oberhausen, and
Thendic France is the worldwide
distributor.
MorphOS is an excellent fit for this new computer.
Below we take a look at a part of an
interview done by amiga-topcool
with Ralph Schmidt (one of the MorphOS authors) to better understand why this
OS was developed:
amiga-topcool: Ralph, when did the idea for MorphOS strike you, and what
caused you to begin?
Ralph Schmidt: Let me go back a bit before that, because MorphOS is a stage
in a longer sequence of events. In September 1995 we (the former Phase 5)
decided to introduce the PowerPC as the new CPU in the Amiga market, because
there was no visible future for the old 68K series of processors. To that
end we worked not quite a year on emulations and plans for how the OS could
be ported.
All of that went out the window as we opted instead for the ppc.library
approach, for reasons of time and market conditions. Then in 1998 there was
again a bit of energy to the original approach after the Flash, ppc.library
and SCSI developments were winding down. We saw absolutely no sense in a
simple AmigaOS port or a 68K Workbench extension ala OS 3.5, so our goal was
the foundation of a new OS, an OS that would contain an "A-Box" for old
Amiga API programs. In March 1999 the microkernel for this new OS was
functional, in that such an AmigaOS box could be integrated and this would
then serve as the OS foundation.
So the operating system MorphOS (boots in 2.5 seconds) is a microkernel based OS,
upon which sits an A/box, which would then allow the execution of Amiga programs
(which don't access hardware), but faster as compared to Amiga hardware.
The operating system MorphOS has today matured to a good operational status,
Ambient (the Workbench clone) is based on MUI and can be adapted to individual
design wishes.
During the performance I have asked whether it is possible to use
hard disks from the Amiga to be used without problems. Bertrand attached his
Amiga hard disk as slave and booted his computer, after this we could
use all the programs stored on his Amiga hard disk.
However, if I say that the OS has arrived at a good operational point, I mean
that it currently runs faultlessly in the main areas, but there also are somethings
left to do. Herefor I would like you to remember that the individual stages of development of
our AmigaOS. AmigaOS wasn´t perfect at the beginning, and it isn't today. MorphOS is
nevertheless promising because there are already
many programs, that are converted natively to MorphOS, further software will follow,
just think about those many programs which are in work by
Titan-Computer and
e.p.i.c. interactive.
Around 15 programmers are intensively engaged in making MorphOS
a better solution in the meantime.
Users who think themselves to be capable of coping with a system which still
raises smaller problems, can purchase this Pegasos/MorphOS computer as a
so-called "Betatester1" (with NDA). Later, users of the Betatester1
still have the possibility to test additional hardware, such as a smart card readers.
The "Betatester2" will be sold at the beginning of the coming week, no NDA (obligation
to be silent about certain things) needs to be signed anymore. A date for the
official customer release isn't finalized yet. The German Distributor is
Vesalia, and on their website you can find
all the technical details.
Finally, some answers to the questions asked by amiga-news.de readers:
Which DVD- and CD-ROM-drives are utilizable? Are there any limitations?
Yes and no. Most devices run, there will be a detailed list on Thendic France´s website shortly.
When will the support for 512 MB RAM-modules be ready?
These already can be used, when it's registered RAM. There will also be a list
of all useable RAM-modules.
Will there also be support for Firewire and SCSI-adaptors?
SCSI now, Firewire later, there will be a commercial solution for this
interface not after the release of the video editing software
'Motionstudio' from Titan-Computer.
Is there planned TV out and dual monitoring support?
This does not run yet, but will be implemented. When isn't clear at this
point. It has definately no high priority.
What is the current state of Eclipsis and the JAVA-VM?
In development and there are first prototypes.
My personal impression after this demonstration: Not yet finished, but very very promising!
Author: Petra Struck -
Pictures of this event
Translation by Michael and Gary7
Proofread by Asemoon Abi
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20.Oct.2002
AMIGAplus Redaktion (ANF)
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Magazine: AMIGAplus looking for emulator freaks
The AMIGAplus team is looking at short notice for a freelance editor on
royalties basis, who has knowledge of emulation of classic or exotic home
computers or consoles on the Amiga. Interested parties please send a short
example of style and information about the systems employed including
emulation software to Marc Cloppenburg
(marc@amigaplus.de).
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20.Oct.2002
Amiga Future
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T.o.T.: New LARP-Videos and Aminet-Demo
From the Tales of Tamar Newspage:
"Dear customers and testers,
it is our pleasure to provide your with two news items
today.
First of all, we finally got the video for the second LARP
based on Tales of Tamar. This con was again organized by
the proven team around Daniel Stein and everybody had a lot of
fun.
Our thanks go to the great people at Virtual Dimension,
who professionally cut and produced the video. You can find it
under Downloads.
If all goes well, we will have an ambiente con in winter 2002/03
on a castle. It will also be the release party for the Tales of Tamar
base set. Every player is cordially invited. You will soon find
detailled information in the LARP section of our homepage.
Last but not least, today we have prepared a tech demo for Tales of Tamar
to be released on Aminet. This demo will help you find out if Tales
of Tamar works properly on your system and also gives you some
background information. It is the same demo as two years ago, but
based on new routines and now also works on Amithlon. Unfortuneately,
we're not able to test it on MorphOS yet, but if some MorphOS
betatesters download this demo, we would like to hear about possible
problems.
Wolfen
Eternity"
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20.Oct.2002
Amiga Society
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Amiga Society: Little Book of Amiga Software expanded (Might and Magic III ...)
From the Amiga Society Web site:
"The Little Book of Amiga Software is slowly growing - page by page and chapter
by chapter. This weekend about ten new entries will be added, and quite a number
will be extended.
Joining in are among others Might and Magic III and Oh no! More Lemmings.
The weekend will also bring extensions for Schlachtfeld.
Here, the team page (among others) will be expanded, but there'll also be the odd
information elsewhere.
Also, the translations of the various areas into German or English respectively should make some progress - o dear, and this with my rusted English. I'm already glad if my German babble is understood. Till then....
Yours, Horst"
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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20.Oct.2002
Peter's Amiga Homepage
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Printers: Canon BJC6000 driver V1.0 for WB 3.5/3.9
On 18th October 2002, Peter Hutchison has released version 1.0 of his Canon
BJC6000 printer driver for Workbench 3.5/3.9.
Download: CanonBJC6000.lha" (sd) (Translation: cb)
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20.Oct.2002
Amiga Flame
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AmigaDE: Jami - Java libraries especially for AmigaDE
Gabriel Hauber and Onno Scheffers of
Atomic Digital Studios
are working on new developer tools for AmigaDE. 'Jami' is a set of Java
libraries which have been written especially for AmigaDE and, among other
things, make the extended facilities of AmigaDE APIs like Ami2D and AmiAudio
directly available to Java developers.
Further information about this is accessible through the title link.
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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20.Oct.2002
amiga.org
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AROS: Snapshots are available again
The snapshots of the AmigaOS compatible Open Source OS 'AROS' are now again
available for download.
Fabio Alemagna writes on amiga.org:
"That's right folks, since today you can download again the
daily snapshots of the sources and binaries of AROS.
You can do it by viting this page.
However, remember that the AROS team doesn't officially support these
snapshots, they are given to you "as is", although bug reports
are very welcome and should be submitted using the
bug tracker
and patches should be submitted using the
patch tracker.
For anything else, head to the AROS main site
and the the SourceForge project page." (sd) (Translation: cb)
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20.Oct.2002
Kultpower.de (ANF)
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Kultpower: Top magazine charts and new reviews
The top charts of all games evaluations of the magazines Powerplay and
Videogames are now online on Kultpower.de. So now you can easily find the best
scoring Amiga games, or the C64 games with the best sound grades.
Kultpower.de write: "To commemorate old Powerplay times, this feature is called
Creme de la Creme :)"
Furthermore: New reviews from the very rare Happy Computer special issues of
1986:
Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Sega Master System), Delta (C64), Donkey Kong Jr.
(NES), Jinks (C64), Out Run (Sega Master System), Samantha Fox Strip Poker
(C64), Super Mario Bros. (NES), Superstar Ice Hockey (C64), The Bard's Tale
(C64), Wonderboy (Sega Master System).
(sd) (Translation: cb)
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20.Oct.2002
David Brunet (E-Mail)
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Magazine: Obligement N°35
Issue 35 of the French Amiga e-zine is now available. You can read in this
issue: latest Amiga news, report of the A-Expo/Alchimie2 show, interview of
Chris Hodges (by Amiga Arena), reviews of FxScan 4 and Aqua, tutorial about
Tornado 3D, all the news about the emulation and AmigaDE, and lot more.
Download: obligement35.lha (936K),
Readme
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20.Oct.2002
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Event: Pictures of visit to "BeGeistert" in Düsseldorf
Here is a selection of the pictures that have been taken today by Petra Struck on the BeOS event BeGeistert. Mainly, of course, pictures of the Pegasos/MorphOS and Walker presentations, which btw may be repeated on Sunday morning if required. An extensive report will follow.
Ulrich 'Scholly' Scholz (left) "guards" the entrance ... |
... and collects the entrance fee of 10 Euro per visitor. |
Most people are currently attending a BeOS demonstration ... |
... thus the room looks nearly deserted. |
While waiting for Nicholas, I have already shot a picture of the MorphOS surface. The windows' design is variable and, thanks to MUI, customisable. |
Gert is having BeOS explained to him at length :-) |
T-Shirts of all sizes and all BeGeistert event vintages are waiting for buyers, three of the old vintages can be bought for 25 Euro, the current "BeGeistert 2002" is 13 Euro. |
Bertrand Presles and Sébastien Lokhamkhouak of Thendic France |
Here a glimpse of the Pegasos' inside |
The complete system |
Nicholas Blachford of Thendic France |
(This picture in 1280 x 960)
A further look at the Pegasos' inside |
The Walker! Nicholas has given it a try, and partly even managed to make it work! |
The Walker's backside really strongly resembles a vacuum cleaner, the connectors however reveal that there is a complete computer with all the bits and pieces hiding inside. |
Here two - to my knowledge never before published - drawings ... |
... of Walker prototypes in a tower (well, rather a giant tower). The original pictures will be submitted to us later. |
I have seldomly visited events where the empty pizza boxes were so neatly stacked for disposal! |
Here now a couple of pictures from the BeOSers' room ... |
Discussions here, object lesson there ... |
... naturally, the pizza order is also important! |
Gert is looking forward to dinner at a Chinese restaurant ... |
... and I, too, am in the best of moods, for I have seen much and, obviously, I am totally delighted. Till next time with "Petra on Tour" ;-) |
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19.Oct.2002
Thorsten Mampel, 1.Vorsitzender ACH (ANF)
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Event: video of Amiga Meeting Bad Bramstedt (Update)
Following the title link you can download a 10 MB video in the Quicktime format showing several minutes of a walk round the meeting presenting all computers.
Update:
Alternative download link: meeting.mov (ps) (Translation: wk)
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19.Oct.2002
Thomas "Gojira" Nosutta (BAU02/ACBB) (ANF)
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Event: first pictures of the Amiga Meeting
The BAU02 has the honour to present the first pictures of the Amiga Meeting. They can be found following the title link. Further pictures will follow. (ps) (Translation: wk)
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19.Oct.2002
Thorsten Mampel, 1.Vorsitzender ACH (ANF)
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Event: status report from the Amiga Meeting Nord
Slowly it's getting full ;-). We have really reached the limit of our capacity. Right now there are 30 computers installed. Our network is still running flawlessly. Hopefully there won't be any problems with the electricity ;-).
Around 17 o'clock will the premiere of the film "Dünn2" take place. After this will
Andre begin with the demo presentations. The organizers are really excited about the event being so popular. The first sales via our stock market have already been done. People are busy in handicraft work and especially in helping each other with the soldering-iron or just with good advice. Here still lives the Amiga feeling!
Under http://www.amigameeting.de/Webcam/Cam.jpg
is the web cam still running delivering a new picture every 25 seconds.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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19.Oct.2002
Jim Steichen (ANF)
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AmigaTalk V2.1 uploaded to Aminet
Version 2.1 of AmigaTalk today was uploaded to Aminet. A look at the .readme file
will show some significant additions since V2.0.
AmigaTalk V2.1 is a version of 'Little Smalltalk' (V1.0 by Tim Budd) that
has been re-written & enhanced for the Amiga line of computers.
James T. Steichen, Copyright (c) 1998-2002.
Be sure to have the sound turned on when you start the program!
(It's called AmigaTalk for a reason!)
WARNING:
~~~~~~~
There are some things that I can no longer test due to the fact
that my system has a CyberVision 64/3D graphics card & is using
the cybergraphics.library (et al). I would appreciate some
feedback about problems that you might find, since I will not
always be able to find them.
The system is currently NOT fully documented (especially IFF & BOOPSI
Classes), so expect to see some holes in the documentation.
I did NOT go back & verify that all the test files still work as
shown.
REQUIREMENTS:
~~~~~~~~~~~~
AmigaTalk uses DeckBrowser which is copyrighted (c) by InovaTronics.
I've included a copy of it with my distribution. It should be placed
in the command path where the Amiga OS can find it (example: 'C:')
68040 or better microprocessor. (68000 or 68020 available upon request).
20+ Mb of RAM (or you can edit the AmigaTalk:c/InitializeCommands
script & delete the instantiations for Intuition Tags,
DosSystem Tags & DataTypeSystem Tags & drop this
number down to 4 Mb of RAM).
AmigaDOS 3.5+
Hard disk (5MB of space). (os)
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19.Oct.2002
Olaf Köbnik (email)
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Amiga Arena: Hilt2 - HD version
Hilt2 as now available for download as HD version including manual and new missions (Spacelab, Bughunt1).
Hilt2 is a strategy game with RPG (role playing game) parts. You have to fulfill several operations with your team. You can set up your team where every unit has different abilities.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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19.Oct.2002
Ulrich Scholz
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Event: additional information about the Pegasos presentation at the "BeGeistert"
As reported already yesterday is
the "BeGeistert" taking place today and tomorrow in Düsseldorf. Following the
title link you'll find information regarding the exact place and a plan showing
the way there. The admission is 10 Euros.
From our yesterday's update you can see that the alternative computer system
Pegasos with MorphOS and the Walker will be shown by Nicholas Blachford,
Bertrand Presles and Sébastien Lokhamkhouak, too. Here are some more details:
Saturday, from 14:00 to 17:00 o'clock will the following four parts take place though not neccessarily in this order:
- MorphOS running on a Pegasos and the legendary 'Walker' shown by Nicholas
Blachford, Bertrand Presles and Sébastien Lokhamkhouak.
- Comparison "BeOS R5" / "Zeta" by Bernd Korz (yellowtab.com)
- "BeOS Developer Edition" by Frank Scholl (beosonline.com)
- OpenBEOS (OBOS): team leaders explain what this is, what they do, how far they have come for now...
- If need is given the MorphOS guys will do another presentation on Sunday morning.
As I have already mentioned in yesterday's message I'll visit the event this evening, too. If anyone has suggestions for questions he/she can place these in the comments.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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