19.Oct.2008
Andreas Wolf (Kommentarbereich)
|
MorphOS Software Directory with new URL
The MorphOS Software Directory of the Czech PowerPC User Group moved to a faster server and must be accessed under the new URL morphos.lukysoft.cz/en/.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 19. Oct. 2008, 23:03] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
19.Oct.2008
Ventzislav Tzvetkov (ANF)
|
AmigaOS 4: Sega MegaDrive/Genesis-Emulator DGen 1.24
The SDL-based DGen emulates Sega's 16-Bit-console Megadrive. The AmigaOS 4-port by Ventzislav Tzvetkov automatically recognizes and supports connected joysticks. Additionally some mior bugs were fixed.
According to the author about 95% of the MegaDrive games work without any problems.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 19. Oct. 2008, 19:55] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
19.Oct.2008
Amiga.org (Webseite)
|
Instant Messenger: SabreMSN Alpha 32 and SabreClassic-Theme
James 'jahc' Carroll has published an update of his Instant Messenger for the MSN-network for AmigaOS and AmigaOS 4. Version Alpha 32 should now work with eMail addresses at msn.commmen and includes optimized file sending routines.
For AmigaOS 3.x on original systems with lower screen solution (PAL/NTSC High Res) today an additional "SabreClassic"-package was published which includes graphic and audio files as well as fonts and prefreneces for MUI, FullPalette and includes VisualPrefs (screenshot).
Download:
SabreOS3_20081018.lha (261 KB)
SabreOS4_20081018.lha (423 KB)
SabreClassic.lha (36 KB)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 19. Oct. 2008, 07:00] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
18.Oct.2008
AROS-Exec (Forum)
|
AROS: Screenshot of the developing status of Windows-based ports (update)
Under the title link Pavel 'Sonic' Fedin has published a screenshot which shows the current developing status of the project.
Update: (10:50 p.m., 18.10.08, snx)
According to the developer Cygwin is not required for the Windows-based version of AROS. At least Windows 98 is required.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 18. Oct. 2008, 19:39] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
18.Oct.2008
Andreas Wolf (Kommentare)
|
Seeding the Success Campaign: August winner asks for payback
The project manager of the OS4-team, Hans-Jörg Frieden, won the prize of the "Seeding the Success Campaign" endowed by DiscreetFX for August.
Instead of paying the money of 100 US-Dollar Bill Panagouleas started an appeal for donation which should provide a Playstation 3 to the developer.
With this action Hans-Jörg Frieden should be pushed along to port AmigaOS-4 to this game console. But from the beginning Hans-Jörg told that there is not any real opportunity of realizing it. So he did not feel comfortable.
Under the title link Hans-Jörg Frieden clarified that he asked DiscreetFX to delete the corresponding bounty site and to pay back the donations because he cannot fullfill the hopes. Up to now he did not get any answer from Bill Panagouleas.
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 18. Oct. 2008, 08:05] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
18.Oct.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
|
ARexx script: SpamFryer 6:18
SpamFryer is an ARexx script written by Simon N. Goodwin which recognizes Spam-eMails and then deletes them directly from the POP3-server or put them in a Spam directory of the eMail program YAM.
The new version 6:18 includes 200 rules for the recognation of Spam which you can extend by editing the text file.
Changes:
- Updated rules, around 200 (see SpamFryer.loseList) - These include a new group for SpamFryer 6, all the old standards from SpamFryer 5 and 4 (some of which you may find are no longer very useful as certain internet fads are currently on the wane) and an extra set we've found to be quite effective in 2008 but which are commented out (safety first!) as a few users might have legitimate interactions involving those patterns which their keepList may not catch. To improve SpamFryer performance, remove the // prefix unless you're worried that you may actually want mails containing these spam-characteristic patterns
- Option to start SpamFryer in interactive mode - Preview the content of your mailbox, and select the mails you want to keep or delete
- Option to sort the rules - SpamFryer will re-build the keeplist and loselist so that the most often triggered rules are the first ones used to check the mails. This also gives some stats about spam
- Standard localisation support and new translation tool - SpamFryer now runs in your (system prefered) language. Currently available language: French. More to come
- Support for APOP (POP3 protocol) password encryption - If your mail server support it, APOP will be used, for a safer session
- Support for Thor mailer (customised version of SpamFryer)
- Folded mail headers are now fully supported to RFC 822 - SpamFryer checks each entire header line even when it is wrapped onto multiple lines
- Option to fry mails above a specified size, and sanity check on very long lines - Avoid a possible buffer-overflow by setting a limit for text line length (RFC 822 recommends a maximum of 80 characters per line, but not all mailers respect that)
- TABs handled as SPACEs - When applying the rules, any tabulation character in a mail is seen as a space character when checking for a match
- No dependency upon external programs or libraries - SpamFryer will use some of them, but will not fail if they are not available
- Default password requester - If rexxreqtool.library is not installed, SpamFryer will use its own requester
- Account selection shortcuts (in interactive mode) - If you have fewer than 10 accounts to check, you can quickly select the one to browse by pressing a numeric key
- Memory checking - If you have a LOT of mails waiting in your mailbox, but have a system with a small amount of RAM, SpamFryer will warn you about any ongoing memory shortage and continue checking as much mail as it can
- Option to over-write or append to previous logs
- Early exit (to the next account) if supplied password is null
- Examples showing how to build a one-button launcher with DOpus Magellan, and AmigaDOS scripts to quickly launch SpamFryer from Workbench
- More lose rules added, for even more spam frying
- Plus many other less-visible improvements which help to make SpamFryer even more comfortable to use
Download: SpamFryer.lha (370 KB)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 18. Oct. 2008, 06:55] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
18.Oct.2008
Amiga.org (website)
|
AmigaOS 4.1 Beta for Sam440ep available
Press release Bassano del Grappa, 17 Oct 2008 - ACube Systems Srl is pleased to announce the immediate availability of AmigaOS 4.1 Beta (developed by Hyperion Entertainment VOF) for Sam440ep.
The package, including a pressed CD and a printed Quickstart Guide, will start shipping on Monday 20 October, 2008. All our customers should receive AmigaOS 4.1 Beta for Sam440ep in the following days. Thank you very much for your patience. (snx)
[News message: 18. Oct. 2008, 06:33] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
17.Oct.2008
|
AmigaOS 4: Directory Opus 4.18.12 (Update)
Joachim "Zerohero" Birging has published an update for Directory Opus 4 which fixes several minor bugs and includes some optimations. So now you can start external modules under AmigaOS 4.1.
Update: (19.10.2008, 17:30, cg)
Briging now has released version 4.18.12:
- There was one nasty bug that could freeze the system when deleting recursive directories that nested deep
- "PrintDir" command should work again.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 17. Oct. 2008, 18:11] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
17.Oct.2008
Sébastien Jeudy (ANF)
|
SAM440ep bundle: THE RED ONE and Word Me Up XXL
Press release: The Amiga games editor Boing Attitude :o) and the software & hardware distributor RELEC have entered into an agreement to offer you a bargain opportunity. Both are indeed pleased to announce that every new purchaser of the THE RED ONE SAM440ep with AmigaOS 4.1 OEM will get a Word Me Up XXL new game licence!
Word Me Up XXL combines an arcade game with strategic thinking and memory skills. Suitable for all the family, it's a non violent game. It's easy for all ages to play thanks to a steady progression through up to 60 levels. What's more, there are cartoon graphics, funny sound effects and a great selection of background music.
Jérôme Senay, founder of Boing Attitude :o), sums up : "I'm very happy to work with RELEC, who showed since many years their determination to support Amiga. Moreover, they also have capacity for producing novative and novel hardware like "THE RED ONE" unit, the perfect computer to run our game".
Emmanuel Rey, RELEC's representative, concludes : "Innovation begins with such agreements. Since RELEC exists, our philosophy in matter of clientele is based on a "win-win" solution. In this field, we really have to think as a customer to ask ourselves the good questions. For example, with our brand new "THE RED ONE", specifications don't really matter as they are the same with every reseller. What leads our choices is a polished design and a few little plus, like for example its travel case. But with Word Me Up XXL, Boing Attitude :o) offers a significant advantage and we, at RELEC, are really proud of it!" (cg) (Translation: cg)
[News message: 17. Oct. 2008, 16:15] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
17.Oct.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)
|
AmigaOS 4: NetSurf 2.0 (beta version SVN 5187)
NetSurf is a fast browser which was originally developed for RiscOS and which you can already start with 17 MB memory. It supports HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.0 and CSS 2.1.
With beta version SVN 5187 Chris Young has published another test version for AmigaOS-4. He expressly pointed out that this version is not stable and does not support e.g. HTTPS. If you find bugs you can enter them to the bugtracker.
Download: netsurf.lha (3 MB)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 17. Oct. 2008, 06:46] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
16.Oct.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
|
Guide: "Amiga Samba for Idiots" online again
"Amiga Samba for Idiots" is a detailed guide for the installation of Samba under AmigaOS. The English version now is online available under a new URL.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 16. Oct. 2008, 18:24] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
16.Oct.2008
german-amiga-community.de (Webseite)
|
Operating system: NetBSD 4.01 for Classic Amiga
NetBSD is a Unix-like operating system which is distributed under the licence of Open Source. Currently 53 different platforms are supported inclusive Amiga/68k (and DraCo).
NetBSD requires a MMU, at least a 68020 CPU and 8 MB FastRAM. You can find a list of the most important changes in version 4.01 in the official announcement.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 16. Oct. 2008, 18:19] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
15.Oct.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)
|
AmigaOS 4: SDL-based paint program Grafx2
Grafx2 is a paint program similar to Deluxe Paint which was originally published for MS-DOS. Now a SDL version has been published.
Download: grafx2.lha (808 KB)
(snx) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 15. Oct. 2008, 18:24] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
15.Oct.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)
|
AmiWest: Video and audio streaming with UGN
The same procedure as every year: The Amiga User Group Network (UGN) will organize live transmissions from the AmiWest (17./18. October, Sacramento/USA). Additionally to video and audio streams there will be pictures taken of a webcam as well.
This action is sponsored by Intuitionbase.com, Amiga.org, Amigaworld.net and NovaDesign.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 15. Oct. 2008, 17:49] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
14.Oct.2008
a1k.org (Webseite)
|
AmigaOS 4: New versions of PrBoom, Quake 2 and Quake 3
Under the title link there are new ports of the well-known Ego-Shooter PrBoom (a Doom version), Quake 2 and Quake 3. All three games now support MiniGL and therefore use the 3D-hardware of modern graphic cards. According to users Quake 3 additionally is to become more stable.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 14. Oct. 2008, 15:37] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
14.Oct.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)
|
Podcast: Amiga Round Table, Episode 33
The "Amiga Round Table" (ART) is a Podcast created by Rich Lawrence and Bill Panagouleas where Amiga users and invited guests discuss the latest events of the Amiga scene. Topics of the 33. issue with Eddie Cejvan as guest:
- Jeremy Reimer Podcast - Knotty Geeks
- New Amiga Reseller - IMM Luxemburg
- Instant Bounty
- Poseidon USB for AROS
- Open Red Alert - RTS for MorphOS
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 14. Oct. 2008, 15:18] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
14.Oct.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)
|
Website: Amiga UK User Group
The "Amiga UK User Group" is an attempt to establish an umbrella organization for the remaining Amiga groups in Great Britain.
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 14. Oct. 2008, 15:14] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
14.Oct.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)
|
MorphOS: Gallerius 2.3 creates HTML-Galleries
Gallerius written by Pawel 'Stefkos' Stefanski creates HTML thumbnail galleries. Changes in version 2.3:
- Choice between internal or external picture viewer
- Colours can be saved and loaded
- File comments can be changed and used as picture subtitles in the galerie
- Position of navigation list can be changed (up, down, on both positions)
- Number of pictures per column and page can be changed
Download: gallerius.lha (98 KB)
(cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 14. Oct. 2008, 15:10] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
13.Oct.2008
|
AmigaOS 4: Web-Browser OWB 2.12 (update)
Jörg Strohmayer has published a new version of his port of the Origyn Web Browser. Please note that AmigaOS 4.1 is required because Cairo is used. The changes since the last release:
- Split status/tooltip and progress bars, moved them to the bottom and
using the Prefs/GUI Gadgets/Small font (RAfallback/8 if not set) for
them (bugs.os4depot.net issue #12).
Because of these changes in the gui the WIDTH and HEIGH tooltypes for
setting the size of the webview aren't supported any more.
- Added tooltip support and enabled showing URLs in tooltips
- Toolbar images weren't disposed, fixed
- Added CONFIRMQUIT tooltype, if enabled a requester is displayed asking
if you really want to quit OWB when closing the last window with the
close gadget (issue #15)
- Creates single colour pointers from the true colour ones, they are
only used when not running on a Radeon gfx card and SOFTSPRITE isn't
enabled on other gfx cards
- Updated to SVN revision 580 (gif anims, setting the mouse pointer and
drawing the inner frame scroll bars currently don't work)
Update: (13.10.2008, 7:30 p.m., cg)
Meanwhile version 2.12 was published which fixes a bug of the mouse pointer. (cg) (Translation: dr)
[News message: 13. Oct. 2008, 05:50] [Comments: 0]
[Send via e-mail] [Print version] [ASCII version]
|
