03.Sep.1999
Rebol
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REBOL/core 2.1.2 released
Rebol has released version 2.1.2 of the REBOL Internet Messaging Language.
The language is meanwhile available for 35 platforms.
Changes since version 2.1.1:
- header expanded by needs-field
- bugfix: delete to trap-error when opening a directory
- bugfix: MIME version in system/standard/email corrected
- bugfix: arguments to objects and functions now retain upper/lowercase
- bugfix: system/console/tab-size
- bugfix: find now works on ports
- bugfix: copy now works on ports even when not copying to start of port
- bugfix: problems with multiplication of money values
- on reading an empty file, an empty string is now returned.
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03.Sep.1999
CAD-Technologies
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Imagine: Update Version 5.16
The "new user" archive has been expanded by the PPC version of the effects.
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03.Sep.1999
.amiupdate
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Perfect Paint Version 1.1
Download: PfPaint.lha - 486 KB
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03.Sep.1999
Amiga
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Amiga News
Since today, the English Amiga news page carries the following:
Jim Collas has resigned.
Allthough it is now officially confirmed on the Amiga pages that Collas has resigned, it seems
it doesn't qualify for a statement on their own, since the link leads to Yahoo news. I simply can't
find words for this.
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03.Sep.1999
Herbert Markart by eMail
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IBrowse2 available
IBrowse2 available.
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03.Sep.1999
Andy Mueller-Maguhn by eMail
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CCC Press Release about MS Crypto API Backdoor
Press Information from Chaos Computer Club
Microsoft Operating Systems with builtin Backdoor:
Secure cryptography with Windows jeopardized
By detailed research with the WindowsNT operating system by an American
Security Software developer, a massive software backdoor could be revealed in the
operating systems Windows95, 98, NT and Windows 2000 (beta), which is likely dating
back to an initiative by the US secret service NSA. This has a heavy impact on
Microsoft's operating systems security.
After the initiatives of the American secret service NSA (National
Security Agency) for worldwide communications control by means of internationally
standarised regulation of encryption have suffered severe setbacks, now obviously
it is attempted to reach the same goals by implementing backdoors in the American
software products dominating the market. (Rest of the press release at the title
link.)
I consider it a shame how US NSA (and German authorities, too!) violate the most
basic civil rights "for the greater good". Even worse, they get away with spying on
your eMail, your phone, your whatever, because they "are the good ones"... yeah, sure. (mb)
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03.Sep.1999
Thomas Steiding by eMail
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VirtualGP
Thomas Steiding writes:
If everything goes right, our Formula One game "VirtualGP" will be shipped starting mid next
week. More information about "VirtualGP" is available at News. There, you can also download
the latest and last demo version for the probably best Formula One simulation for the Amiga.
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03.Sep.1999
Stefan Instinske
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TGV Haupt: Z4 bus board available
The long waiting is over: the Z4 bus board is available
Z4-busboard for MicroniK, Elbox, Winner, Power-Tower
Features:
- 5 Zorro2-Slots
- 2 Z4-LocalSlots (double bus width (upto 19MB/sec) than Zorro3)
- 2 Zorro2-Slots switchable to Fast-Z2 (double speed) for specially adjusted boards,
available in about 3-4 weeks: Buddha-FastZ2 (IDE-Contr.), CV64-3D-FastZ2
- Videoslot (video adapters necessary for activation)
- 4 Clock Ports
- compatible to all common accelerator boards with RAM in upper memory area
- P8/P9 power supply port for standard AT power supplies
Z4 Graphics Board for Z4-LocalSlot
Features:
- grafic chip Cirrus Logic CL5434GD
- max. 1280*1024 Pixels
- TrueColor (24Bit) Modes
- 4MB RAM
- automatic switch between Amiga & graphics board
- fast refresh by high-speed Z4 interface
Z4-FastIDE-Controller
- throughput up to 16.6MB/sec
Orders by eMail at michael@tgv-haupt.de
or phone +49 - (0)5241 / 531102.
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03.Sep.1999
Kamil Iskra in c.s.a.p
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gcc 2.95.1 for AmigaOS
Kamil Iskra has released the binaries of "gcc 2.95.1" for AmigaOS. They can be found on the GeekGadgets servers at
amiga/m68k/alpha/misc/gcc-2.95.1-bin020.tgz
(6.47 MB).
They are compiled for 68020+ CPUs, and can be loaded residently. The sourcecodes are
available by anonymous login from the GeekGadgets CVS server.
With gcc version 2.95, the seperate branches of gcc and egcs are merged back together,
so GeekGadgets again uses exclusively gcc.
Improvements have been made e.g. in register handling, so the previously common
"fixed or forbidden register was spilled" error should be less frequent with this version.
More informations about gcc 2.95 are available at
gcc.gnu.org/gcc-2.95/features.html.
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03.Sep.1999
Thomas Rudloff by eMail
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Met@box: Informations about amiJoe1200
Some time ago, we asked Met@box about some info about the amiJoe1200 board, and
recieved the following eMail by Thomas Rudloff:
This is the latest Info, newer will surely surface in one or two weeks based on
the latest developments.
Up to 143 times as fast as an original Amiga(TM)
1200 (calculated by Motorola specifications at 333 MHz)
That's the amiJoe...
- the amiJoe1200 is the ideal CPU-expansion to bring the Amiga(TM) 1200 to the
PowerPC(TM) era.
This does the amiJoe1200
By using the powerful PPC750 (G3) CPU, the high-performance backside cache and the
PCI bridge, the Amiga(TM) 1200 turns into a modern computer. Due to the integrated
68k emulation, current Amiga software stays usable, while PPC(TM) native programs
can make use of the full speed advantage.
The RAM expansion to up to 512 MB is done with PC66 SO-DIMMs common
to the laptop scene. Of course, the amiJoe1200 has a real-time clock.
(More information at the title link.)
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02.Sep.1999
.amiupdate
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New Interview with Iwin
New Interview with Iwin.
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02.Sep.1999
Torsten Dudai
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New Cartoon: Amiga Airlines
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02.Sep.1999
Spiegel
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Spiegel: Birthday - Internet gets 30
In his article, Detlef Borchers describes the long way to the info highway.
"Thirty years ago, US-American scientists for the first time connected
a computer to an IMP (Interface Message Processor), and by this, created the
foundation for today's networking technology. With the historical connection,
the long birth of Internet began." (Full article - German - at the title link.)
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02.Sep.1999
Amiga Nutta
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New "Virtual Grand Prix" demo released
The game has been completely reworked on basis of 'AlienF1', and is now available as demo
from Aminet under the name Virtual Grand Prix Demo. Download:
AF1last.lha (1.25 MB)
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02.Sep.1999
SAKU
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Petro Tyschtschenko cancels visit at SAKU 99
Due to the resignment of Jim Collas, Petro Tyschtschenko cancelled his visit at
the big Finnish event SAKU 99, which is taking place this weekend - he is flying
to important meetings in the USA.
It has been confirmed today that Jens Schönfeld of
individual computers, known for
products like Catweasel, Buddha etc., will be attending SAKU 99.
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02.Sep.1999
Pascal & Rainer by eMail
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driver software for laser
Bytei & McScotty (Pascal & Rainer) write:
For about 6 years we run a small laser show rental. Our lasers are exclusively driven by
Amigas (1200 50 MHz 10 MB 68030+Co). Sadly, our driver software leaves a lot to be desired!
The developer of the software (Edward Skorus) has given us sourcecodes and rights. For a
long time now we are looking for alternatives or someone able to expand the driver software.
Is there someone among your readers who knows this stuff, or knows someone who knows?
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02.Sep.1999
Andreas Falkenhahn
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Alicia Silverstone Rainboot Configs
Andreas Falkenhahn writes:
Starting immediately, two great Alicia Silverstone (Clueless) Rainboot configs are available
for download from the Airsoft Softwair homepage. They have been done by Jean-Yves Auger of
Pixel Art jauger@caramail.com. A must for all Alicia
Silverstone fans...
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02.Sep.1999
Peter Ratschiller by eMail
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Dr. Awesome released old Mods as MP3 files for download!
Peter Ratschiller writes:
I am a fan of Bjorn Lynne, aka Dr. Awesome (an old-time Amiga scene musician). On his homepage
(title link) he now posted that he is reworking old MOD pieces and offers them for
download on the MP3 page as MP3 pieces!
Also available at http://www.amp3.net/drawesome/.
He wants to bring some new pieces online every month!
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02.Sep.1999
Foundation
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Foundation News
A new update will be released ASAP. The last version 1.25 was not released because
this update has been done for the new version 'Foundation Directors Cut', and was
not fully compatible to the old 'Foundation' version. Paul Burkey works on the new
Update 1.26 and is trying to make this update compatible with the old version, too.
Moreover, Paul informs also that he is increasing his work on 'Foundation's Edge',
and that this work is taking most of his time.
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02.Sep.1999
ADX (Mr. Dombrowski) by phone
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Phase5: Next Generation PowerPC G4 processor boards
Phase 5 writes:
TOP NEWS 02.09.99:Join the exclusive club of GigaFLOPS users now - with the
Next Generation PowerPC G4 processor boards from phase 5 digital products!
Faster than expected just five weeks ago, Motorola's new PowerPC G4 (XPC7400) processor
powerhorse is now shipping! We have therefore immediately decided to make this brand-new
technology available to all Amiga 1200/3000/4000 users, by shipping all of our upcoming next
generation CYBERSTORM and BLIZZARD boards with these new high-performance G4 CPUs!
Because of that, only with our new products series
- Your Amiga will get the most up-to-date CPU which was ever available in an Amiga,
including any upgrade processor boards
- Your Amiga will offer a processing performance which is superior to nearly any available
personal computer system today - supercomputer performance on your desktop! Plus
even the option for symmetrical Multi-Processing with Dual-XPC7400 modules for those
who need the real bang....
- Your Amiga is technologically up-to-date - with powerful hardware, expansion options
and the support of highly modern Operating Systems including backwards compatibility to
the Amiga OS 3.x.
Please also take a look on the updated product specifications below, as well as on Motorola's
website http://www.mot.com/SPS/PowerPC/ !
For all Amiga users, who now finally decide to buy a next generation CYBERSTORM or
BLIZZARD G4 board, we have extended the preoder program with significant discounts one last
time until October 15, 1999. Don't miss that final deadline!
IMPORTANT:
If you have already ordered a G3 board, you do not have to place a new order or
act. All customers, who have ordered a 400MHz G3 version in the preorder program, will receive
a 400MHz G4 version of the CYBERSTORM or BLIZZARD G4 board at no extra cost.
Customers of a 300MHz G3 version will receive a separate notification from us.
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01.Sep.1999
ZDNet
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Collas out as Amiga president
According to ZDNet, Jim Collas is no longer president of Amiga.
Summary of the article:
Jim Collas leaves the company for personal reasons, and has registered his 118.000
stock shares for sale. Moreover it is reported that Gateway paid 13 million US-Dollar
for 47 Amiga patents, and that Collas himself asked Gateway president Ted Waitt for
the Job at Amiga. He moreover asked to run Amiga as a seperate company.
Tom Schmidt takes over the post from Collas. Before his joining Amiga,
Schmidt has worked as General Manager for Allied Signal. He was not available for
comment.
PS:
CNet also reports:
Gateway's Amiga president jumps ship
The article states that Collas' leaving does not imply a change in plans, and the
planned route will be continued by Schmidt.
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