25.Dec.2024
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AROS: Bounties planned for EFI adaptation
At the title link, Timothy 'terminills' Deters has started to create a list of bounty projects for AROS, which are currently being detailed and will then be published for donation and implementation. The aim of these bounties is to adapt AROS to the BIOS successor EFI. (snx)
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25.Dec.2024
Seiya (ANF)
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PDF magazine: REV'n'GE 165 (Italian/English)
Besides the Italian original issue, the PDF magazine REV'n'GE ("Retro Emulator Vision and Game") is also available in English. The magazine's reviews compare, if available, the different ports of classic games to the various platforms of their time. Furthermore a focus is on rather unknown retro games.
Amiga-related, the current issue is about Pumpkin, Fast Food 2 and Cyber Force. (snx)
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25.Dec.2024
AmiKit (ANF)
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Workbench distribution: AmiKit 11 now freely available
Version 11 of the Workbench distribution AmiKit for Windows 7 or newer is now freely available with all of its updates until version 11.9. The current commercial version is 12.6. (snx)
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25.Dec.2024
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AmigaOS 4: Mahjong games Lopan and Shisen-Seki
Daniel 'trixie' Jedlicka has created two Mahjong games for AmigaOS 4, Lopan and Shisen-Seki. In his blog the author describes his motivation.
Download:
lopan.lha (536 KB)
shisen-seki.lha (36 MB) (snx)
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25.Dec.2024
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Video: Amigatronics interview with Trevor Dickinson
At the title link, Amigatronics has conducted an almost half-hour video interview with Trevor Dickinson of A-EON Technology, in which he talks about what he considers the most important events in the Amiga world in recent years, the current state of the platform and his expectations for the future. (snx)
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24.Dec.2024
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Merry Christmas!
Dear Amiga friends,
as the festive season gets into full swing, we look back on the past year – a year full of nostalgia and creative projects in the Amiga world. From refreshing games and practical hardware to lively events, the Amiga has continued to inspire us in 2024.
Thank you for being part of this great community. We look forward to getting off to a flying start with you again in 2025 – with daily news, exciting projects and a never-ending enthusiasm for the Amiga!
We wish you a Merry Christmas full of colourful pixels, contemplative Paula sounds and a high-score chase or two with your family and friends.
Merry Christmas!
Your team at amiga-news.de (nba)
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24.Dec.2024
GitHub
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m68k assembly: "Amiga Assembly" plugin v1.8.12 for Visual Studio Code
"Amiga Assembly" is a plugin for Visual Studio Code to support assembly language for the Amiga Motorola 68000 machines and emulators. The stable version 1.8.12 fixes a bug in vasm console output on MacOS. On GitHub, a detailed documentation is available. (nba)
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24.Dec.2024
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Assembler: ASM-Pro 1.21 released
ASM-Pro is a MC680x0 macro assembler for the Amiga with an integrated editor, debugger, linker and monitor. The program offers full MC680x0, FPU and MMU support. About a year after the last update, ASM-Pro has now been brought up to version 1.21. The changes:
ADDITIONS
- ASM: Optional multi-line scroll (8 lines instead of only 1) to speed up assembly when output is verbose (e.g. large number of included files or print directives). Check Multiscroll in the assembler preferences.
- ASM: New integer operator: modulo // (e.g. 123//20 returns 3).
BUGFIXES
- ASM: REM/EREM block was not allowed in BSS sections.
- CMDLN: RB (read binary) causes a crash if begin address is unparsable.
- UI: Bevel box is slightly off for the top parameter groups in the environment preferences.
- CMDLN: @-prefixed dump commands incorrectly check for odd address and cpu version, causing a crash on 68000/010 systems.
- ASM: Directives and instructions in the first line of a REPT 0 block starting with either @ or A cause internal error.
- ASM: Incorrectly parsed number of bitplanes while including an IFF colormap causes memory list corruption.
- ASM: Whitespace lines in a macro could cause the Unexpected end of file error and consequent editor freeze.
(nba)
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24.Dec.2024
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MorphOS: Web browser Wayfarer 9.0
Jacek ‘jacadcaps’ Piszczek has published version 9.0 of his Wayfarer web browser for MorphOS, which is based on the stable WebKitGTK 2.46.5 (amiga-news.de reported). In addition, several libraries (cURL, tasn, xml2, nghttp2) have been updated for this update. (nba)
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23.Dec.2024
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Action game: Amiga Yoomp! released
In contrast to Marek Duda's realisation of the game Yoomph!, originally written for the Atari, which he called "Jump!" and which is written explicitly for AGA Amigas (amiga-news.de reported), Zbigniew Ross' aim was to see how the game could be made to run on an Amiga 500
Now he has published the result (video): an improved port of his C64 conversion that runs on OCS Amigas, but also on later models with faster processors and better graphics options. (dr)
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23.Dec.2024
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Train simulator: Trans-Pennine Express
At the beginning of 2024, 'lifeschool' had already published a full-motion video (FMV) game with the racing game "Jari-Matti Rally" (amiga-news.de reported). Now he is following up with the train simulator "Trans-Pennine Express", a game based on the same principle (video of beta version 0.7). A 68030 processor (or faster) and 840 MB free space for the hard disc installation are recommended. (dr)
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23.Dec.2024
itch.io
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Asteroids-style dogfights: Hyper Wings 1.666
Christian Geldmann's "Hyper Wings" (video) is a shooter developed in Assembler, in which two human or computer-controlled combatants fight each other with a control system borrowed from Asteroids. Version 1.666 offers the following new features:
- new space ships (the player can select between 5 different space ships now)
- new background gfx
- new tunes
- When playing "best of five", each stage has its own background and tune now!
- ESC : the escape key can now be used to abort a game
(dr)
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23.Dec.2024
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Amiga emulator for macOS: vAmiga v3.0b3
Starting with version 2.6.1, developer Dirk Hoffmann made changes to the internal architecture of his Amiga emulator vAmiga for MacOS with the aim of porting the new emulator architecture of VirtualC64 v5.0 to vAmiga in order to enable features such as Run-Ahead (background article). Now he has released the second beta version of version. Changes compared to the second beta version:
- vAmiga can parse SDL controller descriptions, thus supporting a much broader variety of gamepads now
- Fixed a write-protection bug related to hard drives
- Resuming the emulator in warp mode no longer unmutes audio
The minimum system requirement for its emulator is macOS 11.0. (dr)
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23.Dec.2024
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Operating system-compliant Pac-Man conversion: 8./9. part of the video series
Thomas Cherryhomes is working on a conversion of the game Pac-Man that only uses operating system calls. Episodes eight and nine deal with the arrangement of sprites and blitter objects and show how Intuition menus are programmed. (dr)
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22.Dec.2024
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Aminet uploads until 21.12.2024
The following files have been added until 21.12.2024 to Aminet:
vCPUComp_V2.0.lha dev/cross 40K OS3 GigatronTTL asm compile...
RescueLander.lha game/actio 60K OS3 Land on Earth, Moon or ...
TheTunnel.lha game/misc 43M OS3 The Tunnel RTG Game
BackdPattGener.lha gfx/edit 61K OS3 Create your own backdro...
WhatIFF3.15.lha mags/misc 7.0M GEN What IFF? #3.15-Decembe...
ReportPlus-OS4.lha util/misc 874K OS4 Multipurpose utility
ReportPlus.lha util/misc 693K OS3 Multipurpose utility
ReportPlusMOS.lha util/misc 804K MOS Multipurpose utility
AIBB-mod-PiStorm32-3A+.lha util/moni 1K OS3 AIBB Module-A1200-PiSto...
CPU-A.lha util/moni 480K OS3 System Information Tool
madcomic2.lha util/wb 26K OS3 GUI comedian and text r...
(snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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OS4Depot uploads until 21.12.2024
The following files have been added until 21.12.2024 to OS4Depot:
lua.lha dev/lib 1Mb 4.1 Lua is a powerful, efficient, li...
pcre2.lha dev/lib 4Mb 4.1 PCRE2 (Perl-compatible regular e...
cppcheck.lha dev/uti 4Mb 4.1 A static analysis tool for C/C++...
arabic_console_device... dri/inp 3Mb 4.1 An arabic console device, line &...
catacombgl.lha gam/fps 2Mb 4.1 A source port of Catacomb 3D and...
iconecta.lha net/mis 3Mb 4.0 A little and easy program to tes...
unshield.lha uti/arc 132kb 4.1 Tool and library to extract CAB ...
reportplus.lha uti/mis 874kb 4.0 Multipurpose utility
ifarchive_dl.lha uti/scr 5kb 4.1 Script to download (ScummVM) sup...
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22.Dec.2024
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AROS Archives uploads until 21.12.2024
The following files have been added until 21.12.2024 to AROS Archives:
python-3.3.7-1.i386-aros.zip dev/lan 41Mb Python-3.3.7.i386
(snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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MorphOS-Storage uploads until 21.12.2024
The following files have been added until 21.12.2024 to MorphOS-Storage:
SDL_2.30.10_Libraries.lha Dependencies/Library/SDL All Libraries SDL : SDL...
AmiArcadia_33.71.lha Emulation A Signetics-based machi...
Galaga_1.0.lha Games/Shoot2D Port of Galaga by Papio...
SimpleSokoban_1.0.5.lha Games/Think Port of SimpleSokoban b...
X-pired_1.22.lha Games/Think Port of X-pired by HAK
Sudoku_1.0.lha Games/Think Port of Sudoku by Papio...
iConecta_5.50.lha Network/Wifi A little and easy progr...
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22.Dec.2024
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WHDLoad: New installers until 21.12.2024
Using WHDLoad, games, scene demos and intros by cracking groups, which were originally designed to run only from floppy disks, can be installed on harddisk. The following installers have been added until 21.12.2024:
(snx)
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22.Dec.2024
GitHub
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Chat software: AmigaGPT 2.0.1 with MorphOS version (2nd update)
Cameron Armstrong's chat software AmigaGPT is based on ChatGPT. Version 2.0.0 replaces ReAction by MUI 5 (with compatibility to MUI 3), is completely compatible to AmigaOS 3.1 now and exists now also natively for MorphOS. Furthermore the latest OpenAI models are supported, including the o1 family.
Update: (23.12.2024, 07:21, dr)
A few hours ago, version 2.0.1 has been released. Changes:
- Fix a bug preventing you being able to create a new image after making one
- Fix crash when receiving an error generating an image
2. Update: (24.12.2024, 07:00, dr)
Version 2.0.2 has been released. Changes:
- Fix memory leaks
- Make more resiliant to connection errors or disconnections
Download: AmigaGPT.lha (2 MB) (snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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Sensible World of Soccer: Teams of season 24/25
For Sensible World of Soccer unofficial updates are still being released, bringing team and player statistics up to date. The update for the 2024/25 season is now available at the title link. (snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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Picture collection: Update of the Amiga Graphics Archive
Seven more images from the Aegis Images and Aegis Spectra Color packages have now been added to the collection of early Amiga graphics. They show, among other things, an Amiga with the Golden Gate Bridge running into it. (snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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Arcade game: Santatron 2024 1.04
John Girvin's arcade shooter Santatron, in which you have to save Christmas from commercial terror, fixes minor bugs in version 1.04 - including one that caused the game to hang. The programmer blames the Grinch. (snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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Video: Preview of Worms DC 1.5 levels by Eric W. Schwartz
The game "Worms: Director's Cut 1.5" will be released for its 30th anniversary. This update will also include six levels contributed by the well-known Amiga artist Eric W. Schwartz, which can be seen at the title link. (snx)
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22.Dec.2024
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Amiga show: "Amiga 40" on October 18 and 19, 2025
As announced by the organizers at a1k.org (registration required, German), the next edition of “Amiga xx” will take place on 18 and 19 October 2025 at Kunstwerk - das rote Krokodil in Mönchengladbach-Wickrath, admission is from 10 a.m. each day. Some details about the event have already been communicated by the organizers:
- 2 levels: below the exhibitors, above the stage plus some additional tables - whereby the upper area is open and not a separate room
- Almost 120 tables are available
- Catering will be provided by the Kunstwerk, on-site payment for food and drinks will only be possible by card and not in cash. In exceptional cases, however, we will help at our cash desk in the entrance area
- Maximum number of visitors per day limited to just under 1000 people (for Amiga37 and Amiga38 there was a maximum of 850 people)
- Free parking spaces
- Shopping facilities in the vicinity
Ticket sales are scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2025, as usual via the show's own ticket store. There will again be individual tickets for Saturday and Sunday, as well as discounted tickets for both days. In addition, around 20 user tables will again be offered for all those who want to present their Amigas and more non-commercially and contribute to the diversity of the event. There will also be some after-show tickets or all-in tickets and free tickets for all guests up to the age of 16. Exact prices are not yet known.
Registrations for commercial exhibitors will be possible from the end of the year - if you are interested, please send a message to info@amigaevent.de. A table for commercial exhibitors for both days will cost between 75,- Euro and 80,- Euro plus VAT.
Similar to the Amiga 38, a "Community Award" and an "Aftershow Party" - i.e. an evening event - are also planned, but there is no information on this yet.
The main sponsor will once again be A-Eon (Trevor Dickinson). It is hoped that further supporters from the commercial sector can be announced shortly. In addition, support is once again being sought in all areas: From sponsorship to support with planning and realization to on-site staffers - technicians for a "repair corner" are also being sought. Potential supporters are also asked to contact info@amigaevent.de. (cg)
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21.Dec.2024
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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Print magazine: Amiga Future, issue 172 - preview and reading samples
The reading samples and preview of issue 172 (January/February 2025) of Amiga Future are now online. The issue features the following topics, among others:
- Interview Macro System Part 2
- Show report Amiga Meeting 2024
- Preview AmigaOS 4.1 Update 3
- Knowledge 5: Fast scaling of bitmaps
- Developer Log: Settle the World
- RAM-modules
- Demoscene
- Dungeonette
- Tales of Evil
- Neon Noir
- Halloween X
- 2 Tiny Cowboys
- Fast Food Dizzy
- Beyond the screen: The history of RPGs on the Amiga
- VASM
- ADF Blitzer
- AmiKit for Rasberry
- Amiga 600gs
The editors ask all Amiga Future subscribers to check whether the publisher has their current postal address and e-mail address. The Amiga Future is already packed and sent out a few days before the publication date, so any changes to your address should be communicated as soon as possible. (cg)
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21.Dec.2024
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Programming Course: A500 Programming - Finishing the Shooting Gallery Project
In the ninth part of Michael Martin's course on hardware-oriented A500 programming, the sample project is completed: In "Finishing the Shooting Gallery Project”, the project is expanded to display more than one shot from the player at a time. (cg)
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21.Dec.2024
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AmigaOS 4: File manager Dir Me Up 4.10
"Dir Me Up" tries to emulate the approach of modern file managers on AmigaOS 4. The update to version 4.10 includes a preview for text documents using UTF8 and UTF16 encoding and displays ID3 tags of selected MP3 files (including cover images). There are also updated translations, additional predefined file types and minor bug fixes. The update is available free of charge to all registered customers, others can download a free demo version or purchase the full version for 20 euros.
(cg)
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20.Dec.2024
Trevor Dickinson
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Trevor's Blog: Another one bites the Dust!
Trevor Dickinson from A-EON Technology published a new article in his "Trevor's Blog" yesterday. In it he gives an outlook on the numerous Amiga events already announced for the coming year, but also looks back on this year's Amiga meetings.
He also announces a new batch of "A1222 Plus" boards. He wrote: "In other good news, with the A1222 Plus selling relatively well, A-EON and AAA Technology have commissioned another batch of motherboards. The deposit has been paid, and production is underway, with delivery expected in the early New Year." (dr)
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19.Dec.2024
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Sokoban variant: Ami Robbo 2, Physical Edition
A "Physical Edition" of the Sokoban variant Ami Robbo 2 (video) released in the summer is available from the Polish magazine "Komoda & Amiga plus". For 28 euros (including tax) you get a "sturdy", presumably unprinted box with a "sleeve" in the "Ami Robbo 2" design, a postcard on the back of which the level passwords can be entered, a sticker, a printed manual (English, German, Polish) and two disks: one for the actual game, the other for the level editor. (cg)
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19.Dec.2024
Andreas Magerl (ANF)
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German print magazine: ASM (Aktueller Software Markt), issue 12/24
Press release: After the great success of the german ASM revival issue 3/23, the editorial team is now upping the ante: this year's issue of german ASM ("Aktueller Software Markt"), number 12/24, has now been published and can now be ordered from amigashop.org. The current magazine offers a comprehensive overview of the new retro releases from summer 2023 to autumn 2024, taking into account the classic computer systems from A for Amiga to Z for ZX Spectrum, in over 40 tests for a total of 12 different computer systems.
What else is there in the new edition of ASM?
- Manfred Kleimann didn't miss the opportunity to write the foreword again - he also fought the Great London Fire of 1666 again, while Martina Strack helped the lemmings again after 30 years and Klaus 'Cruiser' set sail on the Paradroid deck cleaned up.
- Big thanks also go to Torsten Oppermann, who met with Chris Hülsbeck and Julian Eggebrecht for ASM to talk about old and new times and let us share in them.
- Clem Chambers, head of the famous software company CRL, talks about what it was like to run a software company in the 80s and what he did afterwards.
- Michael Kafke tells us pretty much everything about the ASM adventure, Stefan Vogt chats about the details and introduces us to Hibernated 2 (while we take a closer look at his masterpiece "The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor").
- The reader survey from the last issue will be resolved, there will be a programming competition (again...) and one or two surprises.
- And of course all the sections from the last issue are back on board, as is Donald Bug, who is letting go of all his clothes this time...
(cg)
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19.Dec.2024
Scene World Podcast (ANF)
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Scene World Podcast Episode #204 - ScummVM with Eugene Sandulenko
In the 204th edition of the "Scene World" podcast, the team welcomes Eugene Sandulenko as a guest - one of the project leaders of ScummVM, the virtual engine for numerous classic adventure and role-playing games. The interview starts about 30 minutes into the recording. (cg)
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19.Dec.2024
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Universal PCI driver system: OpenPCI 11.2
Thomas 'Thor' Richter's universal PCI driver system "OpenPCI" supports without recourse to the software of the respective manufacturer
all known PCI solutions for the Amiga. The current version includes the following changes:
- GetBoardAttrs() and SetBoardAttrs() could loop forever
on unknown tags, the end marker for the known tags was
incorrect.
- The PCI BAR register parser did not compute the parity
correctly for some boards.
- Two new tags were added for GetBoardAttr(), namely
PRM_PCIMemWindowLow and PRM_PCIMemWindowHigh, which
provide the PCI address range available for a device
at config time, or the PCI address range a device is
mapped into later. These are PCI addresses, not 68K
addresses.
- SetBoardAttr() can now write PRM_MemorySizeX and
PRM_MemoryFlagsX at config time to dynamically size
PCI devices. This is useful for tools called from
within the PCI-Configuration file.
- Fixed a missing register initialization when unloading
tools from LIBS:PCI.
- Added example source code for an init tool for sizing
PCI devices dynamically.
- Fixed the description of the autoconf vendor IDs in the
autodoc file.
(cg)
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