08.May.2002
Fr3dY's Amiga Web Page
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Fr3dY's Software: wvWare V0.7.2 and Anubis V2.0.0
The tool wvWare has been updated to version 0.7.2. With this program you're able
to convert MS-Word files to HTML or ASCII.
The anonymous mailer Anubis supports WinGate, TSL/SSL connections,
anonymous remailer, News Postings and is now in version 2.0.0 available.
Both programs are ready for download as a version for AmigaOS and for MorphOS.
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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08.May.2002
Apex Designs
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Game: Payback - New Status Report And New Maps
Apex Designs has posted the second status report
(including screenshots) on the progress of the Intent conversion of
Payback. Also, three maps
(one new, two updated) have been added to the
Extra Maps Page.
(ps)
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07.May.2002
Fun Time World (ANF)
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Fun Time World: Distribution of Frogger&SoftCinema quicker now
Some users who ordered Frogger or SoftCinema are still waiting for delivery.
Unfortunately we had to stop the distribution short-dated to look for a better solution.
The former kind of distribution has taken too much time and therefore wasn't to handle anymore.
We had the choice either to stop the distribution at all or to think about a better solution.
After some talk with the developer we found an alternative possibility to maintain the distribution
and to deliver the software quicker than before.
Everyone who ordered software from us but hasn't received it, has been informed by us about the next steps.
New orders will now regulary be sent within the next three days, but also often within the same day.
With Frogger and SoftCinema you will get video/animation player set which is capable of playing mostly all known formats.
The development of that software still continues so there will be steadily new updates, which will include not only new features but also significant speed increasements.
The player set is time limited available at our old page (title link), the new site is expected to be online from May, the 13th 2002.
Of course there are orders per e-mail possible as well. (ps) (Translation: ub)
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07.May.2002
Olaf Köbnik (E-Mail)
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Amiga Arena: Full version of "LOG!C"
With the permission from Jochen Heizmann
(Sounder of games like Flyin High, T-Zero, Samba Partie, Space Station 3000)
the Amiga Arena brings you the Mind/Puzzle game "LOG!C".
LOG!C has a playfield width and height of 14 units. At the right stones in
a 3*3 field appeared. The player must try to copy this formation of stones
to the 14*14 playfield, by setting the stones with the mouse. And trym that
you`re enemy can`t set his formation!!! The game stops, if the time is over,
if one player doesn`t have a stone at all or if it`s not possible to copy anything.
LOG!C was published by APC/TCP and thanks to Andreas Magerl for the permission too!
(ps)
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07.May.2002
Timo Kloss (E-Mail)
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Jobs at "Ermentrud"
We are still urgently looking for assistants for the graphic adventure "Ermentrud"!
Firstly we are still looking for an animation graphics artist! There has been no response after my last claim!!
There should be somebody who feels perfect for that!?
Secondly there is still need for a colorist for background pictures.
There are detailed descriptions at this site
http://www.inutilis.de/software/jobs.html (there you' re able to download example pictures)...
· Animation graphics artist
Ermentrud will have loads of animations (persons). The animation graphics artist's task is to create animations from existing fixed images. Graphics are made within a closed 64 colour palette.
For candidacy please send animations of walking, with 8 frames each, made from these
fixed images.
· Colorist
The background pictures drawn be made with pencils and then they will be scaned.
We are looking for someone who might help with the coloration. The pictures should
be colorated in that kind that the original drawings will not be painted over but
will be colored. Therefore a graphic processor with layers is required (e.g. Photogenics).
This example
shows how it should look like (of course without the white areas!).
For cancidacy please colorize
this picture!
(ps) (Translation: ub)
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07.May.2002
Michael Dietrich (ANF)
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New LDDCheck in the works
Michael Dietrich writes:
Have created a home page for LDDCheck by way of a sub domain!
Though this home page isn't finished yet (e.g. download), this will
become the new Internet page for LDDCheck!
I need help, please, as I have to update the lists.
So, please send new versions of libraries, datatypes and devs to me
via e-mail, or
ICQ UIN: 107370055
Thank you very much for your assistance.
(ps) (Translation: cb)
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07.May.2002
Mirko Naumann (E-Mail)
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Tips&Tricks: PPC-Crashes?
Does a PPC application freeze on you from time to time, or your whole computer
crashes while you are playing a current game on the PPC? If so, you can find a
suggestion for a solution by Mirko Naumann behind the title link. (ps) (Translation: cb)
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07.May.2002
Amiga Future
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Commodore/Amiga Fanpage celebrates first birthday
Patric Klöter, maintainer of the Commodore/Amiga Fanpage, has written a short retrospect on the occasion of the web site's first birthday, and also speaks out on his plans for the web site's future.
Congratulations! (ps)
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07.May.2002
clickBOOM
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clickBOOM: 666 for PPC-Amiga announced
As announced in the most recent S-File, clickBOOM have today on schedule disclosed details
of the first game. The game is 666, which would
most likely be labelled 3D-Action-Adventure, and is clickBOOM's own development.
Supposedly 666 is to contain many untypical twists, and is planned for release for Power-PC Amiga,
Mac and Windows in the third quarter of 2003. clickBOOM are still looking for games programmers.
Sofia Tsiotsikas, public relations officer at clickBOOM, also addresses the rumours that clickBOOM
was to be bought out by a large video game company, but clickBOOM decided against the takeover to
stay independent.
(ps) (Translation: cb)
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06.May.2002
kdh news (ANF)
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USB card HIGHWAY available from 31.05.2002
The USB card HIGHWAY will be general available on May, 31st 2002 and will be distributed by KDH Datentechnik. This is the first time that Amiga users can connect and use modern USB devices in connection with their classic Amigas.
HIGHWAY is a Zorro II USB card and comes with an integrated 4-port-hub. The user has the possibility to connect up to four USB devices without the need for an additional hub. In addition, the HIGHWAY card can be expanded by the new 10Mbit ethernet modul NORWAY
without wasting an additional Zorro slot. A compatibility list for Zorro-boards and Zorro-cards can be found here.
The boards have been developed and manufactured by E3B (Michael Boehmer). The worldwide distribution is done by KDH Datentechnik and your local Amiga dealer will have the cards in stock by end of May.
The scope of delivery includes the USB software stack Poseidon by Chris Hodges. Drivers for USB mice, keyboard and parallel interface (printers) and mass storage devices (SCSI-emulation: e.g. flashcard-reader, ZIP-devices, digicams following the MSD-standard) will be shipped in addition to the HIGHWAY card without any additional cost. More drivers (webcam, digicam and printers) are being developed right now by third party companies.
We do support the development of the Amiga OS4.0 contained USB-stack by providing the USB cards HIGHWAY and SUBWAY.
Both cards serve as a reference-hardware for the software-development and will be directly supported by OS4.0. Alternatively it will be possible to use the provided Poseidon stack.
(ps)
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06.May.2002
RekoNet
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Game: New Klondike-cardsets at RekoNet
There are some new cardsets for Klondike available at RekoNet, a collection of programs, cardsets and links for or dealing with Klondike by Reko-Productions.
Details:
- New - Elfstars cardset by Allan Rasmussen
- New - AnnaK2 and KWitt cardsets by Andreas Sauer
- Update of AS-Solitaire by Andreas Sauer
- New - seven new cardsets by Mogwai
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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06.May.2002
Bright Light Software
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AC97Mixer Version 1.8 for Amithlon SB 128 sound card
Frank Fenn released version 1.8 of the AC97Mixer for Amithlon SB 128 sound cards. This release supports the ES1370, ES1371 and CT5880 chipsets. The program lets you control the volume and balance of MASTER, AUX, CD, PCM and MUTE.
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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06.May.2002
A.D.A.
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A.D.A.: New Demos from Mekka Symposium 2002 online
"Phew, we're back. Had a bit of problems with hosting and design took longer than
expected. It's still not finished but I decided to update the site anyway. This
time, added 4 productions from Mekka Symposium 2002. We start with the nice demo
from Reason called Mind Matter Electricity, then we have the technically stunning
64k from Loonies called The Castle. We continue with the stunning demo Little
Nell/TBL and we finish with the absolutely fab and rocking hard 64k intro from
Potion called Planet Potion.
Added extra screenshots for the following productions: Choke/Spaceballs (+6),
Electricity/Appendix(+3), Flux/Ephidrena(+3), Hazchemix/Amnesty(+3), Melba/Appendix(+3),
Raybong/Loveboat(+3), Retrospectacular/Contraz(+5), Ride on our enemies/Skarla(+2),
Spellbound/Loveboat(+2) and Wildlife/Abyss(+2).
V A N Q U I S H did 2 banners to put on your website if you want to link us (be sure
to check out the sinusscroller with starfield and coppereffect banner). Check them
out at extras page.
Expect more frequent updates in the future again and more stunning demos from the best
demo archive ever."
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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06.May.2002
Greg Donner
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Greg Donner: OS 3.9 FAQ - installation tips updated
On May 3rd, 2002 Greg Donner has updated his
OS 3.9 FAQ installation tips.
Gregory S. Donner releases on his private English Amiga website uncountable
interesting information about the Amiga and updates his website regularly.
In the area 'Workbench Nostalgia' for example you can find information
beginning with the first Workbench up to the just released information
regarding AmigaOS 4.0.
Comprehensive FAQs for AmigaOS 3.5 and 3.9 and reviews invite for reading
as well as detailed information about different hardware components.
(ps)
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06.May.2002
Amig@lien (ANF)
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Event: Computerrevolution 2002 Video and first pictures
Amig@lien published a first video and some pictures of the Computerrevolution 2002 convention. More pictures will follow soon.
The Amig@lien-team would like to say thank you to all visitors and all the supporters of this convention.
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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06.May.2002
Cerpheus (ANF)
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FOM: The Elite Experience-Workbench Theme
There is a new workbench theme available at the download area of the title
link. This theme contains backgrounds for the WB, windows, MUI and AmiDock.
(ps) (Translation: sk)
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05.May.2002
Czech Amiga News
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Instant Messenger: STRICQ-GUI (ReAction) released 4 May
On 4 May 2002 Glenn Hisdal released a new version of ReAction-GUI for the
Instant Messenger
StrICQ V2. This GUI is an alternative
to MUI-GUI of StrICQ. Compared to the previous version the following
modifications were made:
- Added more info to the send/write message windows.
- Preferences are saved on exit.
- Status is read from preference file on startup.
(If you are online when quitting the program, you will be logged on automatically.)
- Fixed some bugs (not that I think it will help those who couldn't get it running.
STRICQ-GUI should run from AmigaOS (it was only tested on AmigaOS V3.9)
and it needs StrICQ V2.8.1. The installation is described in
Readme.
Download: stricq-gui-ra.lha,
Readme
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
PixelArt (E-Mail)
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Tool: Pixload V1.71.C
Version V1.71.C of 'Pixload' has been published.
Just like Amidock the tool enables you to start programs and scripts via an
icon by means of MUI.
In this version bugs have been fixed. The tool needs
Rxmui V26+.
Further information about the tool can be found at
news from 2 May 2002
Download: Pixload-1.71c.zip
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
Steffen Schiller (ANF)
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Event: MPEG video about the Computer Revolution 2002
Steffen Schiller writes:
From now on a MPEG video is ready for download (approx. 37 MB) on our
homepage.
The short film was shot at the party 'Computer Revolution 2002', which took
place in Herrenwalde/Zittauer Gebirge last weekend.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank the organizer Amigalien for
this nice user meeting.
AMIGA Oberlausitz
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
www.amiga-hardware.com (ANF)
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Big Book of Amiga Hardware updated
The 'Big Book of Amiga Hardware' has been updated. Approximately 40 updates
can be found via the title link under 'Recent Updates'.
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
Amiga-Society
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Amiga Society: Various Updates
From the Amiga Society web site:
The hardware page has been updated - unfortunately not yet in German.
But this might change in May.
The software page has been improved and new entries have been added.
But we could really need some help here.
The book page is also progressing slowly...soon you'll certainly find
information about Amiga books on this page.
Any news about Schlachtfeld (Battlefield)? I'm not sure about this.
More and more patterns are being created in order to build a good level.
The latest units are a little weak at the moment but I hope that the
parts will come in soon. Not to mention a new Alpha or even Beta.
Let's hope for the best!
LATEST UPDATES: 04.05.2002 - updates for the Little Book;
16.04.2002 - updates for Ian's Big Book of Amiga Hardware;
04.05.2002 - Several small updates
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
AnandTech
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3D: 3DLabs' P10 VPU - When a CPU & GPU collide
On 3 May 2002 an English article about P10-VPU (Visual Processing Unit)
by 3DLabs was published at AnandTech.
As a 3D processor this VPU exceeds the previous possibilities of the GPUs
(Vertex, Pixel-Shader) and is supposed to be more easily programmed.
The article describes the basic architecture of P10-VPU and compares
it to GeForce4.
The article doesn't talk about the command setting of VPU. Some information
about this is included in the Heise newsticker news:
'Graphic processor for everything'.
The chip is supposed to contain more than 200 SIMD units and it can support
complex operations such as loops and subroutines, which the current Vertex
and Pixel-Shaders cannot do.
Appendix 05.05.2002:
press release about VPU by 3DLabs from 3 May 2002. (sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
Schatztruhe (Announce-ML)
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Aminet Set #12
On 2 May 2002 'Aminet Set #12' was released by
Schatztruhe. This set
contains the Aminet CDs #44 up to #47 as a bundle and completely unchanged.
The set includes 3 gigabyte software in almost 2,750 archives.
It also contains the complete versions of Genetic Species,
Extreme 2.0, Virtual Karting 2 as well as the complete Amiga Future
web site.
Note:
From 16 May until 2 June Schatztruhe / GTI are on holiday. Any orders
or enquiries during this period can only be dealt with after 2 June.
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
ANN
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Game: Maim & Mangle is being developed again
The 3D strategy game
"Maim & Mangle" is being
developed again. Under the title link a new web site has been set up where
you can find information about the game. (sd) (Translation: sr)
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05.May.2002
amiga.org
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Magazine: The Crypt #23
On 3 May 2002 issue 23 'The Dragons Lair' of the English
online magazine 'The Crypt' was published. The issue deals with myths and
legends about dragons from around the world. With regard to Amiga
'The Dragons Lair' focuses on AmigaOS 4 with the latest press releases.
PC-articles, jokes, recipes, puzzles and other contributions are included.
Download: Online23.zip - HTML-Verion
(sd) (Translation: sr)
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04.May.2002
Ricco Clemens (email)
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Event: Computer revolution 2002 web cam
As known takes this weekend the Computer revolution 2002 place.
On the party site (title link) you can watch the party via a web cam.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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04.May.2002
Ricco Clemens (email)
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Game: new Freespace MODs
On the Amiga Freespace homepage have three new missions as well as
a general update been released. Additionally has the FAQ list got an update.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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04.May.2002
Achim Stegemann (ANF)
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Astronomy: news about Digital Almanac
Achim Stegemann wrote:
Because of the results of the poll held by me regarding Digital Almanac and OS4
I have taken according measures regarding the code of Digital Almanac.
The following has been removed or tightened:
- Only modern upgraded Amigas will be supported (FPU, graphics board >16 Bit,
at least 32 MB RAM, OS 3.9).
- Program functions that were not of interest for the customers have been
removed (external telescope control, VSOP87 planets theory).
- MPEG animation has been removed as this is too much for the Amiga regarding
its capacity.
This is new:
- Implementation of the Hipparcos stars catalogue as cross index.
- Improved data about stars parallaxes of almost 100,000 stars.
- Improved star ephemerides, Hertzsprung-Russel diagram.
- Improved GUI. Many single functions have been integrated in a page
orientated window and sorted by topics (see MUI prefs, STRICQ etc).
- Automation of some settings that had to be done by hand before.
- Animation size independant of screen size.
- ... and some more things.
About the implementation of an ARexx interface is still not decided. But in case of an
implementation shall the communication not only be done from ARexx in direction of the program but an ARexx script shall also be able to receive
data from the program (via so called STEM variables). But ARexx will only be
implemented if there's an big enough interest by the users existing.
Soon I'll upload the first beta snapshot of the new DA3 version to the net.
Further information as well as screenshots of the most important visual changes
can be taken from the DA3 site (title link). (ps) (Translation: wk)
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04.May.2002
Titan Computer
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Titan Computer: screenshots of Motionstudio
On the Motionstudio page of Titan Computer you can find new screenshots
of Motionstudio. Motionstudio is a new software for video cutting exclusively
for MorphOS. Some of the outstanding features are for example freely definable
particles effects that can be applied to every b-w mask, 40 video effects, a very
intuitive GUI and much more.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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04.May.2002
Andreas Magerl (email)
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Amiga Future: issue #36 released
Today has the issue #36 May/June 2002 of the print magazine Amiga Future been
released. That means that all orders are sent. A sinlge issue can
still be ordered.
(ps) (Translation: wk)
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04.May.2002
ANN
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Temple Of Technology: Interview with Fleecy Moss
Under the title link you will find an interview with Fleecy Moss,
CTO from Amiga Inc. made by Vidar Langberget from Temple Of Technology.
Link for readers with non Amiga browsers: Link.
(ps)
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04.May.2002
Jens Schönfeld (ANF)
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Delfina Flipper: Technical changes
The preparations for the sound card "Delfina Flipper Edition" have
reached the last phase before production. Some technical details had
to be changed in order to keep the announced price.
Here are the most important changes:
A cable for connection to the A1200 clockport will not be included.
A connection kit will be available separately for 10,- EUR. To use the
Midi-ports, a separate cable is necessary. It's a standard Midi cable
that is also used by PC sound cards, and it will not be included with
the Delfina Flipper. It can be ordered separately for 9,- EUR.
Pre-orders for the Delfina are taken by your reseller.
(ps)
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03.May.2002
Samba
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Network: Samba version 2.2.4 (Update)
The Samba-team has published version 2.2.4. Please have a look at here for reading the changes.
Samba is a software for connecting for example PC and Amiga.
Information about Samba for Amiga: amigasamba.org
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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03.May.2002
Thomas Frieden (E-Mail)
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Statement from Hyperion: GREX and Warp3D performance problems
It has come to our attention that the GREX consumer-version suffers from serious
performance problems when used in conjunction with Warp3D and a Voodoo 3.
The same Voodoo 3 Warp3D driver-code runs substantially faster on the Prometheus
and the Mediator which is clearly a sub-optimal situation considering the much
higher bandwidth available on the Cyberstorm PPC/GREX 4000 combo.
We can only conclude that something in the consumer-version of the GREX is
interfering with the normal operation of the driver, be it the software, be it
the hardware itself or a combination of both.
It's equally unclear if the same problem arises also on the GREX-1200.
We want to take the opportunity to strenuously deny the rumour spread by certain
dealers that we are trying to extract an additional license-fee from DCE to
correct this problem.
Time permitting, we would be most happy to correct this problem although we fear
this may well prove impossible without the cooperation of DCE.
Thomas Frieden
Senior Developer, Hyperion Entertainment
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03.May.2002
Amiga Future
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Amiga Future: Interview with Nexus Development
Anton Preinsack from Amiga Future has interviewed Nexus Development. Please have a look at the title link for the full interview.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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03.May.2002
MorphOS News
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VNC-client: MorphVNC V1.1 for MorphOS
Yesterday Mark Olsen has published version 1.1 of the VNC client 'MorphVNC' for MorphOS. The client supports encodings like raw, copyrect, RRE, CoRRE and now also ZLib.
VNC stands for 'Virtual Network Computing'. With VNC it is possible to control a computer over another computer with the help of the Internet by transfering the graphical interface from one computer to another one. This always works and does not depend on the used systems.
Download: MorphVNC.lha (37 KB)
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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03.May.2002
FOREMATT Home Computing (ANF)
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CD-Magazine: 100%AMIGA - Issue 24
The May issue of 100%AMIGA
is now complete. This month we have the first UK magazine review of
The Feeble Files plus a feature on the progress of OS4 containing
screenshots and a final word from Ben Hermans of Hyperion. In the news we
have an exclusive report on a revolutionary new floppy CD, Broadband from
BTOpenworld and the usual Amiga specific news. We also take a look at a new
demo collection CD as well as our usual mix of reviews, free games and useful
utilities, patches and upgrades. More details available from
Amiga Online Superstore or
100%AMIGA Web site.
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03.May.2002
SFXSoft
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Mailchecker: YGM version 2.7
SFXSoft has published version 2.7 of YGM. YGM stands for 'You've Got Mail'. With YGM you can check an unlimited amount of POP3-mailboxes for existing e-mails without having to start the mostly prefered e-mail client which often takes much of the resources. YGM shows how many e-mails wait to be downloaded as well as their estimated size.
The most important new feature in this version is the added argument QUIT to finish a running YGM.
Download: YGM.lha (168 KB)
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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03.May.2002
WHDLoad
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Installer: WHDLoad - New packets (until 03.05.2002) (Update)
With WHDLoad you can install games on your hard drive which were formerly
meant only for use with disks. The following packets have been added or
updated:
- 03.05.02 new: Super Grand Prix (Codemasters) done by Codetapper
- 03.05.02 new: Fighter Bomber (Activision) done by Galahad
- 03.05.02 new: Crackdown (U.S.Gold) done by Galahad
- 02.05.02 new: Skyfox (Electronic Arts) done by JOTD
- 02.05.02 new: Seconds Out (TyneSoft) done by Psygore
- 29.04.02 new: Hawkeye (Thalamus) done by Bored Seal
- 29.04.02 fixed: Archon (Electronic Arts) install script corrected
- 26.04.02 new: The Lost Vikings (Interplay) done by Asman
(ps)
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03.May.2002
Kaliko
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Kaliko: BrainTeaser for AmigaDE in beta stadium
Kaliko announces in their status report that they have given Amiga Inc. a beta version of Brain Teaser which is a Tetris-clone for AmigaDE for testing.
(ps) (Translation: dr)
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03.May.2002
Paul Cardwell (ANF)
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Get Boinged: Interview with Jarno van der Linden from Amiga Inc.
Jarno van der Linden, one of the brilliant minds behind Amiga DE, has
taken time to be interviewed by the GetBoinged! crew. Read the interview
under the title link. (ps)
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02.May.2002
Chaos Computer Club
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CCC: Rescue Your Personal Copies
Many CD companies now use copy-protection for PC CD-ROM drives. With this comes the fact that one can't make copies for her or his own legitimate purposes, for instance to listen to on a portable MP3 player. One can't copy a couple tracks on his or her own CD without problems.
CCC: » Those who don't want to return their purchased CDs because of this deficiency may view
this page to learn how to overcome it and transfer the tracks« (ps) (Translation: dm)
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02.May.2002
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New Survey: How Many Zorro Cards Do You Have In Your Amiga?
We have started another survey. This time our survey is on the question of how many Zorro cards users have in their Amiga computers. Click on the title link to participate in the survey! (ps) (Translation: dm)
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02.May.2002
Suite101
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John Chandler: Are You The One?
Under normal circumstances John Chandler covers the Amiga scene for Suite101. In his current article he asks: Are You The One? (ps) (Translation: dm)
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02.May.2002
Peter Huyoff (E-Mail)
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AROS News
The development of AROS proceeds steadily. Again we have a few new things to report:
Thanks to Fabio Alemagna, the shell window which gets opened when you use "Execute Command" now stays open until you close it so you can actually use it.
Staf Verhaegen worked some more on RexxSysLib.library.
Georg Steger implemented PGA_NotifyBehaviour and PGA_RenderBehaviour in gadget.class. The behaviour of the propg.class can now be configured with this to behave like on the Amiga or in a "nice" way. The default (if you don't specify anything) is "nice". The GUI of Font prefs was improved. Many bugs in diskfont.library were fixed. There will soon be a program to convert TrueType fonts into Amiga/AROS bitmap fonts to use them with diskfont.library without having to convert them (ie. you can open these fonts in all sizes without having .font files for them on disk). A bug in ReadArgs() (the flags /K/A didn't work correctly) was fixed, too.
Matt Parsons updated the AROS User Guide. Some debug statements in the screen blanker were removed. Our LoadWB has now an About menu item which prominently shows the names of the AROS developers. Credit where credit is due :-)
Henning Kiel, Fabio Alemagna and Georg Steger ... helped ... Matt with LoadWB ;-) (Note: That's an internal joke and only for the records... ahem).
Did you notice? No Zune in the last post. Of course, Sebastian Bauer wasn't idling around. He just didn't commit :-)
Sebastian Heutling added a program to install GRUB with RDB support. (ps) (Translation: dm)
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02.May.2002
Jean-Yves Topl-Auger (E-Mail)
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Tool: Pixload Version 1.70
I made a tiny program PIXLOAD 1.70 in RXMUI which looks like Amidock but
fully MUI compatible. User can configure all the interface.
DESCRIPTION:
This little "bar" allows to you load any program or script by one click
on icon. A bubble help tells you the name of loaded program. Two help
files (GUIDE and HTML) are available.
New:
Pixload can be moved anywhere easily, contextual menu added!
What about:
It is a window with buttons including pictures. Each click on button,
loads a command line which loads a program or script. It was made in
AREXX and RXMUI for graphic part. You can modifiy everything (colors,
aspect, etc.. from the Pixload contextual menu).
Download: Pixload-1.71.zip (ps)
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02.May.2002
Cerpheus (ANF)
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Amiga freeCD: Chaos - Wizard War II
New Amiga freeCD: Chaos - Wizard War II
"For those people who like board games and for those other people who
like card games, Chaos: Wizard War II is the #1 Reason to own an Amiga.
It is the ultimate board game and the ultimate card game and the ultimate
strategy game all rolled into one. I get Emails from PC users all the
time who beg me to make a PC version because there is no game on PC as
good as Chaos: Wizard War II. Amiga Rulez!"
(James Conwell, author)
You can order the CD for 3 Euro plus delivery costs from the FOM website.
(ps)
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02.May.2002
CD32-Allianz (ANF)
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Pictures of CD32 Prototypes at CD32-Allianz
The CD32-Allianz has a new webpage (in German) with pictures and descriptions of prototype boards for the Amiga CD32. For example the "CD1200" and "CD Game System 030" expansions are featured.
Additionally we would like to give notice that the Game Contest is coming to an end. (ps) (Translation: dm)
[News message: 02. May. 2002, 11:27] [Comments: 0]
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