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16.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


GoldED Studio AIX: service pack 3
For the allround text editor GoldED Studio AIX is since yesterday the service pack 3 available for registered users. The most important new feature is the integration of the gcc compiler. This complete software package is needed for the C/C++ development with GNU C. Via GED is the programming environment integrated within minutes into the editor using a comfortable setup program.

Because of the huge size of gcc is this update only deliverable as a replacement CD: since the last version have 67 MB just in form of data been added. The costs are 10.- Euro. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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16.Nov.2002
Amiga Filterium


Tool: Amiga Filterium version 1.14
Andreas 'da Silva' Szabo has released version 1.14 of his flexible and expandable datatype processor and ripper Amiga Filterium (short AFilter). The following changes have been done in version 1.14:
  • has extended stringbuffers internally, so module names can be longer
  • detailed text output in the case of syntax errors in the configuration files
  • xfd plugin does a 'missing header trick' to check for crunchers that lost their decrunch header
  • example sourcecode xad.asm is in the archive


Download: afilter.lha (ps) (Translation: wk)

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16.Nov.2002
Jens Schönfeld (tel.)


Event: Amiga + Retro Computing 2002 - exhibitors list
Since today is the provisional exhibitors list for the Amiga + Retro Computing 2002 that will take place on December, 7th and 8th 2002 in Aachen in the Eurogress online. Out of experience the list will be expanding until the fair's beginning as many companies decide just before the list closing to participate. The companies are listed in alphabetical order. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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16.Nov.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Event: APC&TCP and Amiga Future at the Amiga fair
APC&TCP as well as the Amiga Future will be at the Amiga + Retro Computing 2002 in Aachen, too. APC&TCP will, if all things go well, introduce and sell the game "Crossfire 2" for the Amiga there.

Besides that it is planned to present the program DigiBoosterPro in a new version. Of course there'll be many interesting offers, too. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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15.Nov.2002
Glames (Boing Attitude) per E-Mail


Boing Attitude: Interview with John Harris
You can find an English interview of John Harris, author of Gobbler and Solitaire on AmigaDE at the title link. (ps)

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15.Nov.2002
Andreas Falkenhahn (E-Mail)


Multimedia authoring system: New screen shots from Hollywood
Here are again some new screenshots from Hollywood applications. This time I present screenshots from a popular application field of Hollywood: A presentation with random transition effects. (ps)

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15.Nov.2002
Martin Heine (ANF)


MorphOS in detail
Nicholas Blachford of Thendic France has published an English text about the basic concepts of MorphOS under the title link. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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15.Nov.2002
Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)


Copy of WoASE-speech of Alan Redhouse
The copy of the speech is available under the title link who which hold Alan Redhouse (CEO) of Eyetech) on the World of Amiga Southeast 2002. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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15.Nov.2002
IOSPIRIT (ANF)


IOSPIRIT at the AMIGA- and Retrocomputing 2002
IOSPIRIT will be present with an own booth at the AMIGA- and Retrocomputing 2002 in Aachen on 7th and 8th December 2002.

On 12 m² visitors to the fair will have the possibility to see all IOSPIRIT-products in action and to buy them. Besides the current versions of fxSCAN and VHI Studio this will also include the brandnew fxPAINT 2.0. Updates from older versions are - with the exception of VHI Studio - available without having to present the original medium.

Depending on the progresses made during the weeks until the fair, up to two new products will be presented.

We are looking forward to your visit!
(ps)

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15.Nov.2002
AmigaMARK LPA Website


Benchmark-Tool: AmigaMARK LPA almost finished
The Austrian Rupert Hausberger has worked for some months on a new Freeware benchmark-tool called AmigaMARK LPA. The author has now announced that the program is ready to 98%. Currently the program is in beta test. The first release will be only published in some time because the documentation still has to be written.

AmigaMARK LPA (Lowlevel Preformance Analyse) is an application which determines the perfomance of the computer on which it runs. The performance is measured in three sections: Processor, memory and harddrive. Then a detailed report will be put out in HTML or TXT. There is the possibility to compare the results with the help of a graphic display with other computers.

There will be defenitely versions for 68K and MorphOS. If there will be also a version for AmigaOS4 is uncertain and depends on it if the author will get developer information. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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15.Nov.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Amiga Future: New screenshots of Crossfire 2
New pictures of Crossfire2 have been published on the the Amiga Future homepage. The game is supposed to be published still this year at APC&TCP. The game is a mixture of Stardust, X-Out and Wing Commander. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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14.Nov.2002
Jan Andersen (E-Mail)


Antivirus program: Mill version 0.79
Zbigniew Trzcionkowski has just released a new update of his new antivirus program "Mill". Here is some info about the new update:
  • Name: Mill
  • Version: v0.79
  • Archive name: Mill.lha
  • Archive size: 222.067 bytes (lha packed)
  • Release date: 14 November 2002
  • Programmer: Zbigniew Trzcionkowski - zeeball@interia.pl


News: Mill v0.79
  • 0. Better late than never :)
  • 1. Please begin from one of 'Readme'. You can choose English, Italian, Polish, German, Spanish, Greek, Czech and Bosnian version of this file.
  • 2. You can choose sample to play when virus is found from another archive called 'mill-media.lha'...
  • 3. Get TestVirus.lha to see how MILL deals with viruses...
  • 4. "How about Safe?"
    - Integrity and/or Notifier (used well) beat Safe.
    - Safe is frozen due to lack of bugreports/ideas...
  • 5. Please get from Aminet newest xvs, xad and xfd!
  • 6. VHT-DK is online again! Temporarily in quite limited form, but it's back!
  • 7. I am looking forward to see your bug reports. Especially bugreports concerning:
    - filerequester of MILL (is there any problem?)
    - strange quarantine behaviours
    - crashing on file-check even with XFD slaves OFF...

    Fixes from previous public version:
    - added Czech doc - thanks to Boleslav Kristen and Vaclav Kalas
    - added Magyar catalogs - thanks to Marton Dosa
    - added French catalogs - thanks to Pascal Rullier of ATO
    - MILL: removed About gadget from GUI
    - MILL: tried to fix known bugs
    (reported by Voytec and Michael 'DMX' Bagmaijer)
    - added OS35 style icons (thanks to Martin Mertz!)
    - MILL: removed internal Neurotic installer detection
    (included in xvs - thanks to Georg Hoermann)
(ps)

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14.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


AMIGAplus: Up-to-date Online
Every day new software for Amiga and Amiga-compatible systems appears, whether commercial, sharware, or freeware. AMIGAplus summarizes the new things of the last few weeks, so read "Up-To-Date" either online or each month in the current AMIGAplus. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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14.Nov.2002
Gunnar Bernhardt (ANF)


Emulator: WinUAE version 0.8.22 R2 released
Today the Amiga emulator WinUAE has been released in version 0.8.22 R2 by Toni Wilen.

New features:
  • Kickstart 1.3 RDB and regular hardfile autoboot/automount support. KS 1.3 regular (non-RDB) HDF autoboot requires FastFileSystem from WB1.3:L in KS roms-directory.
  • Keyboard/mouse/joystick handling rewritten for DirectInput. Windows keys are now 100% usable as an Amiga keys and SHIFT-keys don't get stuck anymore.
  • Mouse speed configuration.
  • All keyboard keys (even special "multimedia keys") are available in input-tab configuration window.
  • Configurable floppy drive type (3.5"DD/3.5"HD/A1010 5.25"SD).
Following features require Windows 2000 or Windows XP:
  • "Unlimited" hardfile size (2G limit removed), uaehf.device now supports TD64 and NSD -style 64-bit addressing. NTFS filesystem required for >4G hardfiles (FAT32 max file size is about 4G). WARNING: Make sure installed AmigaOS is new enough (OS 3.9 recommended).
  • Ability to mount real harddisks with full RDB automount/autoboot support.
  • Amithlon partition support.
Bugs fixed:
  • Slow harddisk, CDROM, etc.. performance in non-CPU idle mode.
  • CPU idle tweaks, defaults to off, config file support.
  • Disk emulation improvements.
  • Added missing configuration file entries.
  • Better compatibility with old config files.
  • 68000 "more compatible"-checkbox works again.
  • Fixed uaehf.device crash with older HDToolBox versions.
  • Custom chipset fixes (Chaos Engine AGA/CD32, Obliterator, Terrorpods etc..).
  • GUI's screenshot-button was always disabled.
  • State file restore fixes (CPU type is automatically restored correctly and more).
  • Switch from fullscreen/no-vsync to vsync-mode crash fixed.
  • Filesystem "ghost"-file bug fixed (but filesystem emulation still have some bugs left..).
  • Bsdsocket emulation compatibility fixes.
  • Fixed serial and printer port defaults.
(ps)

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14.Nov.2002
T.o.T. (email)


Game: Tales of Tamar - New Amiga version 0.46
Version 0.46 is the first official (and of course free) update for Tales of Tamar. As promised, we'll keep improving and expanding the game.

Since the release of the CD version, quite a few things have happened:

New features:

  • Title screen reconverted. Antialiasing improved
  • Diplomacy: Personal messages can be sent and received
  • Cheat protection for ARMY, SHIP and MOVE chunk
  • Fonts have been reworked by Damaso Dominguez
  • Spanish characters are now shown correctly
  • ToT is now running on MorphOS for Amiga and Pegasos
  • new BardsTale stories
  • Ruines added
  • new map images for town level 2 to 4
  • CGX V5 is now recognized


Bugfixes:

  • first level town had incorrect number of inhabitants
  • plundered trade ships left their loaded figure in the water. Fixed
  • loss of capital caused problems
  • fallback mode for screen mode rewritten
  • output in FTP routine and diplomacy removed
  • Bugfix in chunkmachine
  • Bugfixes in stringinput
  • Bugfixes in TaverneOfflineChat
  • resources display under AGA fixed
  • some bugfixes relating to ships
  • repair routines for ship
  • building screen updated
  • gotcha changed from hardware to software
  • fadein and fadeout is in software on the Pegasos now
  • CGX V5 check
  • MorphOS is now detected correctly
  • BardsTale now completely in German available


We'd like to discuss three things in particular:

First is the new option to send "intime" messages directly to another player. The feature allows you to act completely undetected, you don't have to use a secondary email account to exchange messages without a third party noticing. A quite useful addition.

Next is the addition of ruins and different town levels on the map. Before, all towns had the same image, the one of a small village. From now on, abandoned towns will show as ruins and the image of a town will adapt to its size. Major towns will be visible as such to everyone.

The whole system can be extended as far as adapting the land around a town. The bigger your town becomes, the more settlement and small buildings will appear in the surrounding lands. You may see small farms, picturesque houses by small lakes, or hunters hideouts. Your land can change every turn. The possibilities are only limited by the capacity of the server and the number of players. The more players, the more possibilities :-)

Last but not least, we would like to thank some people for helping us bringing Tales of Tamar to MorphOS. First would be Ralph Schmidt, who really helped and just talked like other people. And Frank Mariak, whose fixes to CyberGFX V5 made it possible for Tales to be adapted. Thank you to both of them!

Tales of Tamar is now running on MorphOS for Amiga and Pegasos. It benefits from the WarpUP emulation in MorphOS, which seems to be even faster than the original. Since Tales of Tamar is a mixed binary, the PPC routines work under MorphOS as well. Animations are even faster there. We will keep adapting more features to MorphOS in the future. (ps)

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14.Nov.2002
Chris Hodges (E-Mail)


Offensive Elbox driver and consequences for Poseidon
Chris Hodges writes:

Dear Poseidon Users,

in the last few days, there were rumours posted to ann.lu, claiming that the usb.device, that is provided by Elbox Computer Inc. for the Spider USB PCI card would contain malicious code. This code was posted disassembled on various websites. This source code, if assemblied into an executable, would indeed have the ability to kill the RDB (if it was found in block 0). Code destroying data on purpose like this is illegal in most countries (including Germany) and moreover, is one of the ethically worst things I've ever seen.

As the source of this security warning was an anonymous poster and therefore was not reliable, I wanted to check for myself. So I loaded the usb.device (some friendly Mediator user sent me, as Elbox never offered me a SpiderCD to check the contents of the CD), let it decrypt itself and just searched for the 'RDSK' string in the driver (as seen on the disassembled source code on the websites). No disassembly was used. The string was found. I could therefore verify that the offensive code is at least in version 1.2 of the device, I had here to test (there is absolutely NO reason why 'RDSK' would appear in an usb hardware device driver).

I gave Elbox the chance to clear things up in public by posting an apology and removing the code. They didn't. Instead, they said that all my "doubts" would be answered in the press statement released yesterday and ignored the consequences that I already had proposed to them.

Well, my "doubts", which actually are facts, that I could see with my own eyes, remain. Any Mediator user can check this by using a memory monitor and searching for the usb.device in memory (after loading up Poseidon) and see, if there's the 'RDSK' ID string within the next 10000 bytes.

As a consequence, I have to warn Mediator users that their machine is in danger, when running the usb.device. In the non-memory protected Amiga environment it might get damaged at any time and then cause the routine that kills the RDB to become active. The next update of Poseidon will refuse to load up the usb.device, if it detects malicious code. This is to protect yourself from damage and myself from being held liable for any loss of data or damage done.

Moreover, I hereby withdraw the permission to include Poseidon in ELBOX's software distributions, until they
  1. admit, that the code was in their driver,
  2. admit, that they have constantly lied to the users,
  3. have placed a public apology for the first time in their life,
  4. and have removed any malicious code.
I don't want Poseidon to be included with third party software, that's highly illegal and whose originators don't deserve any trust.

I do understand that people try to protect their work from being hacked. I do this too, but not by risking the data of legal users and I cannot tolerate this offensive behaviour any longer (I admit, I'm again rather upset and therefore this statement is not as objective as it could have been).

The Spider users out there are adviced to confront Elbox with the demands mentioned above, so to allow Poseidon again accept the usb.device driver.

I hope that you believe the facts and my worries and understand the steps taken. (ps)

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14.Nov.2002
Lars "Ghandy" Sobiraj (ANF)


UP ROUGH Releases "The Yard BBS Intro"
Yesterday the Swedish Amiga demo-scene group UP ROUGH released an intro for their BBS "The Yard." The intro in C64 may be utilized directly from the group's new homepage. Further, older Amiga demos, intros and diskmags may be utilized in the download area of diskmag.de. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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14.Nov.2002
Mirko Naumann (E-Mail)


Elbox: New driver for Spider USB 2.0 Hi-Speed card
The SpiderUP 1.10 update for the Spider USB 2.0 High-Speed card has been made available today.

As anonymous hackers attempted to spread the patch supposed to allow hacking the code of our driver, we are releasing the new driver version protected against such attacks.

The usb.device 1.10 requires the Poseidon stack ver.1.31 as a minimum.

Info on the current versions is available in the DOWNLOADS | Mediator section.

Mariusz Wloczysiak Press Department Elbox Computer
(ps)

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14.Nov.2002
Mirko Naumann (E-Mail)


Elbox dispels rumours about usb.device
Press release: For long years, our company has been making efforts to make users of our hardware proud that they receive the best software support. This support is also the most dynamically expanded in the Amiga market.

Some persons/companies do not like this situation, as they would like to compete with Elbox. They know they cannot, though: they have no knowledge or employees to work with or determination to provide on-going support for their products. However, we continue receiving signals from various sources on attempts at disassembling and hacking our drivers for the purpose of stealing the results of our efforts and work.

In recent days the Amiga community witnessed rumours related to our latest product: the Spider USB 2.0 card. In order to clarify this we feel obliged to respond officially to them.

Rumour: Using the Elbox usb.device with an USB PCI card other than Spider USB 2.0 High-Speed may lead to trashing the disk RDB.

Answer: Not true.
If anyone is trying to run the Elbox usb.device with any USB PCI card other than Spider USB 2.0 (for which this driver is dedicated), the only result is that the driver does not work with this card and a requester window appears on the screen: 'No Spider USB 2.0 card found.'


Rumour: Whoever has a Mediator may modify Spider drivers so that they support USB PCI cards from other parties.

Answer: No.
The Elbox usb.device is software protected by international copyright law. Only owners of the Spider card are licensed to use these drivers (the drivers are bundled with the cards). The only legal way to acquire the usb.device drivers is to buy the original Spider package. The software is always licensed for a specific person and only that person. The licence for using the driver does not give any right to modify the code (which is property of Elbox).


Rumour: The usb.device driver has some procedures, which may damage hdd RDB if any external program accidentally damages the driver code.

Answer: No.
Elbox pays much attention to protect its drivers against any improper operation in case of accidental damage to their code by any external events. To ensure this, Elbox drivers are encrypted. When run, they automatically decrypt themselves and verify internal checksums to guarantee the maximum security of operation. This is the best way to prevent program crash if, due to any reason, the code is damaged when read from the media.

Obviously, even such protection measures cannot protect the program against a hacking attack, that is against a program, which purposefully modifies the code to make some part of it operate in a way different from the original intention. No software available for Amiga computers, including Amiga operating systems, can be 100% protected against such hacking attacks.


We hope that what we have stated here explains away all the doubts for good. As always, we stand with full guarantee for our software and our registered users have no reasons to worry. We develop and distribute software, which is reliable, efficient and innovative.

Mariusz Wloczysiak
ELBOX COMPUTER, Press Department
(ps)

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14.Nov.2002
AmigaZone (ANF)


AmigaZone present StAHG - The Standard Amiga Help Guide
Press Realease from AmigaZone
Presenting StAHG, The Standard Amiga Help Guide

AmigaZone's FREE GIFT to the world-wide Amiga Community..

© 2002 The AmigaZone division of Merlancia Industries

The AmigaZone division of Merlancia industries is proud to present StAHG, a simple ReAction based tool created for the purpose of making an Amiga's collection of help files easier to access. Naturally, the first question to come up is, "What help files?" The answer is, "Exactly!" Or, if you prefer, all those help files buried deep within the confines of the "HELP:" assign.

Now, the AmigaZone division of Merlancia Industries is offering a free program that helps to clean that mess up, and in the process takes advantage of an overlooked feature of AmigaOS 3.5 (and above).

StAHG builds a list of all of the documents found in the "Help:" assign and its subdirectories (.doc, .dok, .txt, .guide), then creates "Workbench.guide" in the propor location to satisfy the requirements for the HELP button to open the file in Multiview. Once run, "Workbench.guide" is available to the OS, and StAHG does not need to be run again (unless you want to update your "Workbench.guide") Directory Opus users may want to note that "Workbench.guide" does not clash with, or override, the Magellen help system.

StAHG is a free download. This is AmigaZone's gift back to the community for years of their support. Of course we would like you to sign up for the free trial period to try AmigaZone.. We'd like it even more if you'd join AmigaZone as a fully paid member.. We do not, however, require that, in order for you to have StAHG. There are no pop-up advertising windows, as this was just a fun way to remind everyone of the wonderful service we offer.. and have been offering since the Amiga was born in 1985.

StAHG's Requirements:
AmigaOS 3.5 or higher
AWNPipe
RexxTricks.library
ReqTools
RexxReqtools

Author's note: It's not the end-all of applications, but hey, it's free, right? ;-)

Download: stahg.lha (ps)

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14.Nov.2002
Scott Pistorino (ANF)


AmigaSource: Interview with Fleecy Moss
AmigaSource is proud to announce its second interview with the big names in the Amiga Community. Drop on in and read the exclusive interview with Fleecy Moss of Amiga Inc. (ps)

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13.Nov.2002
Celso (ANF)


Kyocera PDA with Intent in Japan
Who likes to see a PDA with Intent, might do this here. Japanese might be useful but with the flash animations not required. The exact specifications of the "Cosmo" are to find here. But its way to Europe seems to be still a long one. In Australia it looks like it will be to buy. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
Carsten Siegner (ANF)


Remote control GUI for FroggerNG
Carsten Siegner writes:
Motivated by boredom I tinkered a "remote control" for FroggerNG. This offers a data requester, play, pause, stop, multi data select and prevfile/nextfile (if several files are selected).

Furthermore it can easy used to control the volume of FroggerNG. There is a video CD option for replaying VCDs, but this function isn't integrated into FroggerNG yet. Only an error message appears. The numberblock isn't read in yet. Since this is only a test program don't expect something special.

Download: Froogerfernbedienung.lzx (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
Apex Designs


Mac: Demo version of Payback available for Mac
Since today there is a demo version for the game Payback for Macintosh available. Playing Payback you slip into the role of a young driver, who is on the escape and aims to become a big gangster boss. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
GFX-Base


GFX-Base: Some changes
The English news page GFX-Base has optimized their web site and will in the future deliver with news not only belonging to the Amiga as well. There are the following categories planned: Funny web sites, cool flash animations, interesting IT news, retro news, demo scene news and other interesting things. Actually Michael VanAllen works on an improvement of the GFX-Base forum. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
Grasshopper LLC


DTP: PageStream 4.1 - New help data files
For the DTP program PageStream there were new help data files published. Future versions will contain these help files automatically.

Download: pgs41help.zip (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
ANN


Events: Ottawa Amiga Show reports
As reported, on the 9th of November the Ottawa Amiga Show 2002 was held in Ottawa, Ontario. By following the title link there is a picture report by Zoltan Hunt (Zee4) available.

Another report by Darren Eveland is to get at ANN here. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
DeNIC


DeNIC: New DENIC name servers are showing effect
After inauguration of the new servers - among other places one in Tokio and two in the USA - the response times for DE domains were decreased dramatically. User in Asia, North America and from the Pacific area are gaining most. This was shown by measurements of the Japanese domain register authority JPRS and the DENIC. Recently Internet users from Japan, Corea, China or Australia had to wait 300 milli seconds avaragely, this values were more than halved now. Most drastically this decrease shows effect in Japan where the times were cut from 270 to less than 5 milli seconds. Requests from the USA for DE domains are also answered faster now by the both new servers at the American east and west coast. The response times were reduced from about 170 to 70 milli seconds.

In Europe the coverage was very hight recently. But it has been further improved by some more name servers. With the additional name server in London as an example the response time for Great Britain was halved to about 25 milli seconds.

Background: Name server

Name servers ensure that an Internet site is reachable, because these have the assigns between domain and numeric IP address saved. The central name server for all DE domains is run by the DENIC eG located in Frankfurt. Copies of the information of this primary name server are stored at several secondary name servers in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Dortmund, Stuttgart, London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Tokio, Elmsford, NY und San Jose, CA. The worldwide distribution ensures that the information is everywhere in a short time available and even a server failure don't lead to reasonable delays.

In peak times there are 20.000 and more requests to be answered by each server. At all there are more then a hundred million requests daily.

Picture material:
A map with all name servers for the DE-Zone is at the website http://www.denic.de/images/nameservermap.gif available.

A graphic with the comparisation before and after the inauguration is to get at http://www.denic.de/images/nameserver.pdf. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
Grzegorz Kraszewski (ANF)


TTEngine 5.0 released
TTEngine is the TrueType font based text rendering engine for AmigaOS. Version 5.0 can be downloaded from the home page of TTEngine. New version has some interesting features.
  • Two new functions: TT_GetPixmap() and TT_FreePixmap() for text pixelmap extraction. Pixelmap is 8 bit per pixel, 256 gray levels. Then the pixmap may be further processed. Useful for e.g. painting and image processing software.
  • Antialiasing is now based on pixel luminance and hue (RGB correction is applied as well). Gives even better text quality especially on contrasting background (e.g. red text on green).
  • New text styles: underline, double underline, overstrike, double overstrike.
  • Fixed bugs in JAM2, INVERSVID and COMPLEMENT draw modes.
  • Colours of text can be now specified directly as RGB via TT_Foreground and TT_Background tags.


As always some bugs have been fixed. Check "release_notes" file in the distribution archive for the full list of changes. (ps)

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13.Nov.2002
Steffen Häuser (ANF)


Game: New settings for Bots Quake2-Mods
It's happend to be that the new "Battle of the Sexes" mod, which is at the Amiga Quake2 site downloadable is incompatible if run with the default settings. At the Amiga Quake2 site I made a new QuakeII.info (Bots.info) downloadable which contains slightly modificated settings and works with Bots also. The not yet released "Blastchamber" mod and several other modules not yet released, might have this problem. So better use the new icon file.

With the basic game Quake2 and most other mods the default settings will work as well. Only some mods like Bots were hit by that problem and for these the new file solves the problem.

Steffen Häuser
Hyperion Entertainment (ps) (Translation: ub)

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13.Nov.2002
Grzegorz Kraszewski (ANF)


Matay: Prometheus RTL8029 driver update
V1.3 of prm-rtl8029.device (a driver for Ethernet cards) is available for download here. It will also be available soon at Matay website. (ps)

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13.Nov.2002
Bernd Lachner (ANF)


Sharp announces new Zaurus models
Like Infosync (see title link) reports, Sharp announces two new Zaurus models. The SL 5600 (B500 in Japan) for the USA and Japan and the C700 for Japan only. There is nothing said about an availability in Germany. The model SL 5600 is a further developed SL5500. A comparisation of the technical dates is to obtain from linux devices. The SL5600 contains with the XScale 400 MHz a faster processor, a stronger accu and an updated software suite (e. g. newer Linux kernel, Opera6). Furthermore the SL 5600 has a lot more (64 MB instead of 16 MB) Flash memory than the SL 5500. This will be used now with the SL 5600 for installing additional programs and to save data. So programs and data won't be lost even the accu runs empty.

The original press announcement by Sharp about the SL 5600 is to get here. This even shows that the Jeode Java System by Insignia will be used and not the Java implementation of he Amiga partner TAO.

At Golem there is the article reworked Linux-PDA Sharp Zaurus introduced in the USA to read. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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12.Nov.2002
AmiSpaTra


Australia: Synapse Computer closes - many special offers
The Australian trader Synapse Computer closes after ten years at 30th November 2002 its shop and has created a list with Amiga software offered at special prices. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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12.Nov.2002
WHDLoad


Installer: WHDLoad - New packets (until 11.11.2002)
With WHDLoad you can install games on your hard drive which were originally made only for use with disks. The following packets have been added or updated since our last message:

  • 11.11.02 improved: SAS Combat Simulator (Code Masters) supports another version
  • 11.11.02 improved: Populous 2 (EOA/Bullfrog) more stable, support for EZMouse
  • 11.11.02 improved: Mig-29 Soviet Fighter (Code Masters/Rapier Design) small fixes, supports another version
  • 11.11.02 improved: Midwinter 2 (Maelstrom Games) supports another version
  • 11.11.02 improved: Gobliins 2 (Cocktel Vision) supports another version
  • 11.11.02 improved: Campaign 2 (Empire) supports another version
  • 11.11.02 new: Blazing Thunder (Hi-Tec Software) done by Galahad
  • 07.11.02 improved: SAS Combat Simulator (Code Masters) supports another version
  • 07.11.02 improved: Populous 2 (EOA/Bullfrog) miscellaneous changes
  • 07.11.02 improved: Midwinter 2 (Maelstrom Games) supports German version
  • 07.11.02 improved: Campaign 2 (Empire) supports another version
  • 05.11.02 improved: Monkey Island 2 (Lucasfilms Games) miscellaneous changes
(ps)

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12.Nov.2002
OSNews.com


ExtremeTech: Interview with Bill McEwen
Under the ExtremeTech title "Amiga`s Grand Plans Revealed" you will find an interview with Bill McEwen, talking about the future plans of Amiga Inc.

In the interview Bill McEwen mentions that AmigaOS 4 for PPC will be finished in three weeks - the single components are ready have to be fit together. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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12.Nov.2002
Steffen Haeuser (ANF)


Amiga Quake2 Page with new design
The Amiga Quake2 page has a new design, thanks to Tristan Mangold. To consecrate the new page two new mods are released on it:

Annihilation Q2 - a deathmatch mod with many weapons
HolyWars Q" - chase the one with the halo!

Have fun!
Steffen Häuser
Hyperion Entertainment (ps) (Translation: gf)

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12.Nov.2002
Faces of Mars (ANF)


freeCD: Amiga Fonts
Amiga Fonts contains about 700 fonts in TrueType- and CompuGraphics format. The fonts are sorted by name and a special drawer with SciFi fonts is integrated. The CD can be ordered on the FOM site and will cost 3 Euro. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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11.Nov.2002
Digital Almanac Homepage


Astronomy: Modifications in Digital Almanac III
Achim Stegemann writes:
In order to keep the program slim, I decided to cut off some very old stuff. In this case the support of the graphics format IFF-RGFX will be stopped. IFF-RGFX is an alternative graphic format to IFF-ILBM, which was originaly developed by Andreas Kleinert and carried by me.

While IFF-ILBM only archieves a weak image compression, IFF-RGFX offers by the use of the XPK modular compression rates for the encoding. Unfortunately this format was never assumed by the Amigans. I do not know any other program, which supports RGFX except SuperView and Digital Almanac. Therefore I threw it now of the program. RGFX was replaced by the portable PNG format, which is supported already for some time in DA III.

Moreover I am developing a new concept for the program documentation. Instead of using connected HTML files as before, which can be read then in an external Browser. From now on a program assistance will appear within DA III. Each window therefore possesses its own description, which in an extra assistance window is displayed. Thus storage space is saved and an update of the documentation is likewise simpler than so far. The release of the new DA III version 4.9 are to be expected in December 2002! (ps) (Translation: sk)

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11.Nov.2002
Jan Andersen (E-Mail)


Antivirus software: xvs.library Version 33.39
Georg Hoermann has just released a new update of the xvs.library. Remember this library is very important for all the major antivirus programs, because they all use this library to get recog. for viruses.

Here is some info about the new update:

Name: External Virus Scanner Library
Version: v33.39
Archive name: xvslibrary.lha
Archive size: 91.362 bytes (lha packed)
Release date: 11 November 2002
Programmer: Georg Hörmann - ghoermann@gmx.de

News: xvs.library 33.39 (size: 61.196 bytes)
  • Added size check to bootblock virus recognition in xvsCheckFile(). Any files bigger than 2048 bytes will no longer be tested for bootblock viruses to avoid fake recognitions inside disk-images.
  • Finally fixed the last MuForce hit ($c0.w) in xvsSurveyMemory(). Thanks to Sensei again for the report and Zeeball for further suggestions on this topic.
  • Fixed severe bug in 'Illegal Access' recognition code that caused crashes on any files with virus-like hunklengths. Thanks to Zeeball for the report and the example files.
  • Added 'NoName (196 Bytes)' linkvirus and 'XFD Infiltrator' virus. Thanks to Zeeball for sending them.
  • Fixed problems with native MorphOS applications that directly call xvs.library functions. Thanks to Harry Sintonen for the report and for further help.
  • Implemented custom Disable() function that prevents loss of data on the serial port during xvsSurveyMemory() calls. Thanks to Christian of CAPS (www.caps-project.org) for the report and the excessive beta-testing!
  • xvsSurveyMemory() now closes TCP ports opened by several viruses. These currently are: 1666, 2000, 2001, 2227, 2333, 2421, 2551, 4097 and 9876. Please note that closing an open port doesn't cause a virus report, it just happens!
  • Once again improved the internal security stuff for less timing problems with sensitive software (serial.device still has trouble with 115200 baud on a MC68030, use 8n1.device instead!).
  • Added 'Neurotic Death' viruses (6 versions) to xvsSurveyMemory() and the installer files to xvsCheckFile().
  • Added new developer files created by Dirk Stöcker. Thanks a lot and sorry that I forgot to add them to the last release.
  • Added installer script written by Dave 'Targhan' Crawford. Thanks a lot for this contribution.
(ps)

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11.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Emulator: WinUAE v0.8.22r2 announced
Amiga plus writes:
The Windows based Amiga emulator WinUAE is to appear in the coming week in the version 0.8.22r2. Additional information can be found at the title link. (ps) (Translation: sk)

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11.Nov.2002
Jan Andersen (E-Mail)


Virus Help Denmark online again
Jan Andersen writes:
Hi all.....

It has been some time now, I have been moving and I have had no Internet connection. But just to inform you all that I'm alive and still kicking....

I got an email from Charlene, that she had a hard disk crach. So I have desided to make an emergency Virus Help page, where users can get the latest antivirus programs. I'll do the uploading from my work computer (my boss does not mind) :-)

Okay, so the Virus Help Denmark page in up and running at a small size, but all the latest Antivirus programs are on it. And only Amiga stuff is for download.

The complete Virus Help Denmark website will be up on the 1'th of December 2002. Then I get my ADSL connection back.

I know that this has been as much a problem for you, as it has been for me. But this was out of my hands !!!!

My new email is: vht-dk@mail.dk
VHT-Denmark: www.vht-dk.dk

I hope to hear from you all soon.....

Kind Regards

Jan Andersen
Virus Help Denmark
vht-dk@mail.dk
www.vht-dk.dk
(ps)

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11.Nov.2002
z5 (ANF)


A.D.A. celebrates 1 year online with 10 new demos
One year ago, Amiga Demoscene Archive appeared online with 123 demos and about 900 screenshots. One year later, we have updated the database to 234 demos and 2142 screenshots.

On the newest update, which was the biggest update we ever did, 10 high quality Amiga demos were added:

9 fingers/Spaceballs, Authentik/Skarla, Crash test/Cryptoburners, Dust addict/Fiction, Guardian Dragon 2/Kefrens, It can't be done/Ram Jam, Mosaic/Exceed, System crime/Scoopex, Xpose/The Silents and Omnirush/Mystic. Enjoy! (ps)

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11.Nov.2002
Mirko Naumann (E-Mail)


Flash: Swfplayer V1.2c (07-Nov-2002)
Alexandre Balaban published the version 1.2c of the independently running Shockwave Player 'Swfplayer' in the Aminet. The Player is based on libflash for Linux by Olivier Debon. In this version the PPC support (WarpOS) was added. In detail in relation to the previous version the following changed:
  • New: Loop-Play-Option.
  • New: PPC-version for WarpOS (WOS)
  • Changed: improved Makefiles
The Player supports Flash files up to version 4 and some Flash 5 features. It runs on 68040+ or PPC and needs AGA (thus also on graphic cards). Further information can be found in the Readme of the program as well as notes about well-known problems.

Download: (sd) (Translation: sk)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Comic: Sabrina Online.de with Strips 204-207
On 10th November 2002, the German edition of Eric W. Schwartz's cartoon series 'Sabrina Online' has been updated. The additions are:
  • 204 - Straßenraub als Pointe
  • 205 - Das Stinktier-Einmaleins
  • 206 - Taktvolles Mädchen
  • 207 - Angst hat heute Verspätung
(sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Benchmark: AmiGOD 2 Beta 10.11.2002
On 10th November 2002, Lukas Stehlik has released a new beta version of 'AmiGOD 2'. This is a modular AmigaOS benchmark. Changes as compared to the previous version:
  • The previous archive (AG2 BETA 14.10.2002) was defective.
  • Internal module for UAE + GeForce2 Ti.
  • Load/Save module in development.
The benchmark runs from AmigaOS 3.0 (AmigaOS 2.0 has not been tested), CPU 68k, PPC (or PC and UAE or Amithlon resp.), 0.2 MB RAM and the identify.library (enclosed).

Download: AmiGOD2.lha (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Game: Payback for GBA - Status report #2
On 10th November 2002, James Daniels (Apex Designs) has published the second status report on the Gameboy Advance version of Payback. Over the last month the game has been speeded up by about 30% due to optimizations. The full report, screenshots and further information about Payback are accessible through the title link. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Peter's Amiga Homepage


UAE: Winuae.chm V1.7.1
On 9th November 2002, Peter Hutchison has released Version 1.7.1 of the Winuae.chm file. This version contains some small updates and additional information about the Amiga programs enclosed with WinUAE. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Martin Kuchinka's home page


Programming language: PowerD V0.20 Alpha 3, AHI archive
On 10th November 2002, Martin Kuchinka has released version 0.20 alpha 3 of the programming language 'PowerD'. Additionally, Philippe van Calsteren has put the developer archive for AHI on the PowerD site. Changes compared to the previous PowerD version are:
  • fixed (u)word/(u)byte shifts/rotates under PowerPC
  • fixed an old bug in PowerPC support, that made executables about 5%-10% longer!
  • added support for functions pointers in variables:
    DEF a:() // define the variable as a function pointer (no args here)
    a:=&func // assign a function address to the variable
    a() // launch the function addressed in variable a
  • fixed static lists containing doubles under PowerPC
  • added some examples written by Philippe van Calsteren
  • basic OOP again started to work :) (see oop.html)
  • bugs reported/fixed by Marco Antoniazzi
  • shared library support is now working better and safer!


Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Game: Detris V3.2 Beta 6
On 8th November 2002, Daniel Westerberg of OnyxSoft has released the beta version V3.2 Beta 6 of Tetris clone 'Detris'. Changes as compared to the previous version:
  • Bugfix: Now the highscore should let you enter stuff even if it's full, given that you are better then the worst that is.
  • The auto-resize of the window should work better now.
Detris works from AmigaOS V2.04 with MUI.

Download: detris.lha (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


MIDI: BarsnPipes V1.17
Already on 7th November 2002, Alfred Faust has released version 1.17 of the MIDI software 'BarsnPipes'. Compared to the previous version, the following changes have been made:
  • Double ScreenWidth and Double ScreenHeight now are exactly the double of the Text-Overscan of the current choosen screenmode, equal, which dimensions you have had defined in the screenmode-requester before.
    NB.:Text-Overscan is the size of the screen, which fits exactly the visible range on the monitor.
    ATTENTION !
    These values are not stored anywhere. If you want to go back to these values, you must:
    1. uncheck the Double Width and Double Height gadgets
    2. "Choose" - screenmode and insert your values into the Width and Height integer-gadgets in the screenmode-requester and resume
    3. after that you may click "Save" or "Use", like you want
  • Changed the method of altering a value with the mouse in the List-Editor in "Magic-Wand"-mode
  • Changed the colorization in the song-construction-window. Now the marked and shifted range is more "colored". (Not in the "classic" version)
  • MIDI-Defaults now defineable for each MIDI-channel separate, and they may be saved and loaded in separate files


Download: BnP1_17.lha (575K), History (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


GUI: reaction.lib alternative by Stephan Rupprecht
On 9th November 2002, Stephan Rupprecht has released an alternative to the NDK 3.5/3.9's reaction.lib for software developers. The reaction.lib contains support functions for the ReAction GUI classes from AmigaOS 3.5.

This release is NO official Update from Amiga Inc., but a redevelopment of most of the original SAS/C's reaction.lib which is enclosed with NDK 3.5 and 3.9.

The library's full source code, the project file and the binary for StormC4 as well as a modified clib for this library are included (unsupported functions have been removed).

Download: reactionlib.lha (11K), Readme (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
ANN


Audio: OctaMED SoundStudio 2 for Amiga discontinued
RBF Software have announced that development of the sample sequencer 'OctaMED SoundStudio 2' for Amiga has been discontinued. According to RBF, the only chance for further development would be if the makers of the new Amiga were ready to talk with RBF Software about a possible new version.

"If you still want to see OctaMED arise again on the new Amiga, the only way forward is if the manufacturers of the new Amiga are willing to hold talks regarding a possible new version."
(RBF Software)

It is not possible to release the Amiga source code as Freeware as some vital parts of the source code have to remain copyrighted.

OctaMED SoundStudio V1.03c itself is available for download as Freeware.

The makers' full announcement is accessable through the title link. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
amiga.org


Magazine: The Crypt - New mailing lists
The online Amiga magazine 'The Crypt' has set up two mailing lists on Yahoo!.

The general mailing list for discussions as well as the mailing list for announcements can each be subscribed to via a form on the bottom of the magazine's entry page. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
amiga.org


AmigaOne: #AmigaOne IRC web site updated (a.o.t. Aminova)
The web site on the #AmigaOne IRC channel in the Undernet has been updated. The site now contains a mirror of the Aminova News, a publically accessible forum, the Photo of the Week and an article area for guests and members of the channel in which articles about anything they like can be published. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Audio: APC&TCP has acquired rights to DigiBooster Professional
Lately APC&TCP have concluded a contract with the programmers of DigiBoosterPro and thus acquired all rights to the program, source and the name DigiBoosterPro.

DigiBooster Professional is a sample based music tracker program. With
  • more than 60 commands
  • a choice of 128 tracks
  • 255 available sample locations
  • DSP echo
  • and much more
there are no boundaries for inspiration. So, those who have already worked with programs such as Protracker will be able to shortly find their way around DBPro.

As DBPro runs completely through AHI, any sound card whose driver is AHI based is automatically supported. Also well known module formats get their fair share. So DBPro is currently able to read and process
  • MOD (Protracker/Noisetracker)
  • DIGI (Digibooster 1.x)
  • XM (FastTracker)
  • S3M (ScreamTracker)
  • MED (Octamed & OctamedSoundStudio).


As soon as an able programmer will have been found, it is planned to further develop the program in big steps.

Furthermore it is planned to publish future versions on CD instead of diskettes.

Detailed information about the program can be found on the APC&TCP homepage which has been extensively updated this week.

In the future, APC&TCP will also work very closely with the DigiBoosterPro community.

Thus, for example, Dennis Lohr (Psyria) is taking over support for this extensive program.

In order to have support for the program as uncomplicated as possible, a forum has been set up especially which can be accessed from the community, APC&TCP as well as the Amiga Future homepage.

We would be glad if you would write down your suggestions for improvements and new features in the support forum.

This is how you can contact us:

Distribution : http://www.apc-tcp.de/
Community : http://www.digiboosterpro.de/
Support Forum APC&TCP : http://www.amigafuture.de/forum/index.php?c=3
Support Forum DigiBoosterPro : http://www.amigafuture.de/forum/index.php?c=4
Distribution (E-Mail) : info@apc-tcp.de
Support (E-Mail) : Psyria@apc-tcp.de (sd) (Translation: cb)

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10.Nov.2002
Jens Langner (ANF)


Developer tool: CVS V1.11.2 for AmigaOS and MorphOS
Today Jens Langner has released an update of the CVS (Concurrent Versions System) port. Apart from some important bug fixes re. local repositories, now there is also a MorphOS/PPC version contained within the archive. The complete codebase of CVS has been adapted to gcc so there is nothing standing in the way of a subsequent port to AmigaOS4.

As usual, all interested developers can download the newest version under the address http://amcvs.light-speed.de/. Please find all changes in the attached ChangeLog.

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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09.Nov.2002
Olaf Köbnik (email)


Amiga Arena: interview with Torsten Giebl (Turricane 4 Ever)
If there's any cult figure on the Amiga existing then it is "Turrican"! A game that had set new standards at its time and had an ongoing influence on a whole genre.

In 1993 the "Turrican" series had ceased on the Amiga with the release of the third part but Turricane lives! With the project "Turricane 4 Ever" exists the possibility of the hero of old times returning to the Amiga.

The Amiga Arena spoke to Torsten Giebl who's working with his team on an unofficial successor and asked for details about the game's progress and how this project came to live. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
Andreas Günther (ANF)


ScanQuix for USB scanners
The known scan software is now also available in a version for USB scanners. The software package "ScanQuix USB" is based on the proven software "ScanQuix 5" and works with the scanners "HP ScanJet 2200c" and "Epson Perfection 1250". Next to the drivers for these scanners is among other things software for saving, printing and post-processing of the scanned pictures as well as there is for easy creating photo copies.

"ScanQuix USB" needs an USB card with the Poseidon USB stack (e.g. HIGHWAY by E3B). Because of the teamwork with E3B and Chris Hodges (Poseidon) who have actively supported the project is a flawless use also via the USB connection guaranteed.

"ScanQuix USB" is available at Vesalia Computer. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
IOSPIRIT (ANF)


fxPAINT 2.0 in December
We are proud to announce the long awaited version 2.0 of fxPAINT today.

fxPAINT 2.0 includes many new features, that will open up new graphical horizons to you. Besides the generally improved working speed and many new effects, a lot has been done at the modules, too. The fxALBUM- and fxCONV(batch processing)-modules have been heavily extended, new modules like e.g. the "Navigation Builder" and the "Color variations"-wizard have been added.

One of the most important new features is the support for gradients that may consist of a theoretically unlimited number of colors and transparency-values. Together with the also brand-new gradient tool you can easily add gradients to pictures or use them as background.

Furthermore direct support for Truetype®-fonts, PNG-files (loading and saving, incl. all options like alpha-channel, etc.), the system clipboard and Turboprint has been added. The ARexx-port and its nearly 90 new commands as well as the numerous scripts contained offer additional functionality.

fxPAINT 2.0 will, besides the support for 68K-systems, also offer native support for MorphOS, Amithlon, PowerUP and WarpUP and thus, independant of which platform it runs on, allow you to work at full speed. An adaption for AmigaOS 4.0 is already being worked on and will be made available as a free download upon the time of completion.

An overview over all, including many more, new features as well as the possibility to purchase fxPAINT 2.0 at a time-limited special price can be found on the all-new fxPAINT 2.0 subpages. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of December 2002. (ps)

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09.Nov.2002
sylvio k. (ANF)


Avcodec.Library for 68k and PPC released on Aminet
On the Aminet have the Amiga ports of the ffmpeg libs appeared:

Short: Audio and Video codec library for 68+PPC CPUs
Author: chip@amiga.rulez.org (Csaba Simon)
Uploader: chip@amiga.rulez.org (Csaba Simon)
Version: 1.45
Type: gfx/misc
Downlaod: avcodeclib.lha

This shared library is an Amiga port of the opensource ffmpeg project's libavcodec static library. (http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffmpeg)

This archive contains:

avcodec.library - for 68020 and upper CPUs avcodecwos.library - for PPC603e and upper CPUs

Installation:

Copy them to your Libs: directory

Features:
Decoder for the following video codecs:
MPEG1VIDEO, H263, RealVideo1.0, Motion JPEG, MPEG4, OpenDivx, Divx3, Divx4, Dix5.xx, MP41, MP42, WMV1, SVQ1 Sorenson, DV Video

Decoder for the following audio codecs:
MP2, MP3, DV Audio, WMV, PCM, ADPCM

Todo:
Compile the encoders too.
Autodoc Documentation (ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Winner of the Messages-Remix contest
AMIGAplus wrote:
Some weeks ago had Bjorn Lynne started a remix contest for the title sound "Messages" of the latest Lynne album "Colony" for which 29 people had sent in music pieces. Today the lucky winner was announced:

"PROJECT 2020" took part with a fantastic mix of Dub, Hip-hop, Club, Dance and Tribal and put with this the competitors in their places. This one and seven more tracks will be played in a special radio show on The Mixdown, a FM and Internet radio station on November, 9th between 3 and 5 o'clock (Central US. time). Besides, the winner gets 100 US-Dollars and a copy of "Colony".

All eight remixes can still be downloaded at JavaMusic (http://www.javamusic.com/bjornlynne. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
Amiga SourceForge


DCR8520 Amiga ports: updates done on 08.11.2002
Diego 'DCR8520' Casorran has made some ports available for download on his web site. Yesterday were the following programs updated: (ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
Carsten Schröder (ANF)


Magazine: AMIGA aktuell 11/2002 released
The November issue of the free magazine AMIGA aktuell has just now been released and can be read online on the website of the distributors as well as it can be downloaded in the HTML respectively in the AmigaGuide format.

It contains among other things
  • a "small tools" special about the audio compression format "Ogg Vorbis",
  • the sixth and last part of an introduction in the ReAction programming,
  • a background article about data types and their recognition,
  • a workshop about programming a note book in PHP with mySQL,
  • a review of the German version of the graphics adventure "Aqua",
  • the most important news and press releases regarding Pegasos & MorphOS, AmigaOne & AmigaOS 4.0 and Amithlon,
  • a comment about the supposed quarrelsomeness of the Amiga community,
  • reports from the Amiga events in Graz and Grebenstein,
  • a note about the future proceeding with a lack of sent contributions,
  • and much more.
(ps) (Translation: wk)

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09.Nov.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Amiga Future: translation of the AmigaSource interview with Ben Hermans
Following the title link you'll find the German translation of the interview with Ben Hermans that AmigaSource had made. The translation into German had been done by Markus Castro of Amiga Future. The original can be found here. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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08.Nov.2002
Andreas Falkenhahn (E-Mail)


Multimedia authoring system: New screen shots from Hollywood
Andreas Falkenhahn writes:
Many people e-mailed me because they wanted more screenshots from Hollywood. Therefore I published 5 new screenshots from a game done with Hollywood and a demo done with Hollywood. More screenshots will be published over the next weeks. All applications whose screenshots are on the Airsoft Softwair homepage are of course included on the Hollywood CD-ROM. (ps)

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08.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


HTML-Tool: HSC and HSC-RPM v0.927
On 06th November 2002 version 0.927 of the HTML-preprocessor "HTML Sucks Completely" (HSC) written by Matthias Bethke has been published. The delivered source code can be compiled on each supported platforms. It has been tested under SuSE Linux 7.3 and HP/UX 10.20. There is also a HTML-documentation available online. Besides this the download archive contains the current preferences and macro files, too. Version 0.927 contains several minor bugfixes. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
Amiga Society


Amiga Society: Update of Ian Chapmans BBoAH
From now on the last update of the Big Book of Amiga Hardware written by Ian Chapman is also available on Amiga Society. Additionally there are minor upadates of the Little Book of Amiga Society. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
MorphOS-News.de


Event: First pictures of Thendic of the ExpoProtection
Thendic France has published first pictures of its stand on the ExpoProtection (SecurityExpo). For the first time Thendic France has officially introduced its Eyecam together with Pegasos/MorphOS on this fair with the topic Safety. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
ScummVM at SourceForge.net


Hardware of the SourceForge.net-server will be changed
On the page of ScummVM at SourceForge.net has been announced that between the 14th and 17th December the hardware of the server will be changed. Therefore single offers will be temporarly not available. Please read the following original message:

Downtime notice
Greetings fellow Adventurers!

SourceForge, our host, is moving hardware on the 14th and 17th of November. During this time, there will be a number of outages:
  • 14th: ScummVM Downloads and Mailing Lists will be unavailable between approximatly 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8), till 19:00.
  • 17th: The main ScummVM site, and CVS tree, will be unavailable from 10:00 Pacific. This may last up to 12 hours, but hopefully less!
Thank you, and please shop at Snuckeys again!
(ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
Ottawa Amiga Show


Event: Ottawa Amiga Show with Randy Hughes of Amiga Inc.
As we have already reported the Ottawa Amiga Show 2002 in Ottawa will take place on 09th November 2002. The team of organization has announced that Randy Hughes of Amiga Inc. will take place on the dinner which will follow after the show and will answer questions. This will take place from 3:30 p.m. on in the Royal Oak. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
Haage&Partner


Haage&Partner: Offers
Additionally to the current version of the DTP program PageStream 4.1 (Amiga, Windows, Macintosh) H&P now also offers the professional graphic program ImageFX 4.5 containing the German documentation for a special price. There are also special prices for the OS 3.9 book (second edition), the bundle with OS 3.9 and ArtEffect4 together with the AE Collection. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
Cloanto (ANF)


Event: WoASE 2002 - Pictures from Cloanto
More pictures, including panorama view, at http://cloanto.com/news/20021102woa.html. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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08.Nov.2002
Fun Time World


Fun Time World: Situation of Frogger explained
Fun Time World which is the German distributor of the video player software Frogger announces that the development of Frogger has been ensured. Few days ago the author Sebastian Jedruszkiewicz has got uncertain if he offend against GPL and he was going to publish the program as Open Source. Fun Time World wrote:

»Development of Frogger ensured
We are glad to inform you that the development of the unique video player called Frogger has been ensured. After an exact examination of the licences there is no reason for publishing the program as Open Source. Only two codecs will not be contained as components of Frogger. These ones will be freely available on Internet. If we are allowed to deliver these codecs on our CDs have to be cleread but we cannot see any problems there. All orders which we have got we will handle during the next days. You may be looking forward to your registered version of Frogger.
We would like to thank you for your confidence and the positive feedback we have got.« (ps) (Translation: dr)

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07.Nov.2002
Hyperion Entertainment (ANF)


Amiga Quake2 Page Online
In cooperation with Daniel Schultz: an Amiga Quake 2 webpage has been started, on which additional material regarding Quake 2 for AmigaOS will be published in the future - such as new mods and levels, whether created by users or downloaded from the server.

Originally there were 41 Quake 2 mods for AmigaOS. Since then there have been another 20 mods. These additional mods will be downloadable from the Quake2 page. So there will be 2 or 3 mods offered for download weekly, just check the page and don't miss them.

To start off, the following three mods are offered:
  • ChaosDM - one of the best Deathmatch mods for Quake 2
  • Star Trek - contains the entire Enterprise as a level (and new weapons)
  • Bots - "Battle of the Sexes" - a CTF Mod, based on classes, in which a male team and a female team go up against each other.
The requirements to be able to use these mods are that you must have Quake2 for Amiga installed. Quake2 is available from retailers now.

Hyperion Entertainment (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
Olaf Köbnik (E-Mail)


Amiga Arena: Full Version of WBMenu`97
In cooperation with Manfred L. and with the approval of H. Röhricht Amiga Arena is making possible a further classic full version of WBMenu`97. Here is a snip from the handbook:

WBMenu`97 is a multifunctional high speed data bank system with an intuitive user interface, with which you are placed in a position where you can have an overview and manage and start all of your programs. To this end WBMenu`97 offers functions, for which unless several programs must be inserted, and is an offer to all who wish to get the most from their computers.

Thereby it doesn't matter what particular use you make of your computer. WBMenu`97 is the first program of its type, that can take over full control of the system. Whether it is the binding of hardware drivers or the loading of the Workbench, it's "no problem" for WBMenu '97.


You'll find more information in the handbook for WBMenu`97! (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Audio: AHI/PPC 6 only for MorphOS and AmigaOS 4
Martin Blom, the developer of the soundcard driver system AHI, has reiterated that there will be neither PowerUp nor WarpUp versions. There is only the MorphOS version (available) and the AmigaOS 4 version (planned).

Here is his original announcement:

"Yes, indeed, today is November 7th, not July 11th. Anyway, I've been asked to clarify one thing regarding the PPC version of AHI. There will be no WarpUp version, nor will there be any PowerUp version. The reason is that neither of these two systems allow PPC code to be invoked from within an interrupt?, which is an absolute requirement for AHI. The current PPC version is for MorphOS only. In the future, I hope to have an AmigaOS 4 version as well.

1) While it should have been obvious by reading the PowerUp documentation, there is nothing in the WarpUp documentation or the actual design that suggests that it will not work; in WarpUp, it could be possible if the implementation had allowed it. In any case, the days when I could be bothered to write for a mixed CPU system are since long gone..." (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
Hyperion Entertainment (ANF)


Quake2 Amiga Port Available
On the 2nd of November 2002 at the WOASE convention in London, Quake 2 for AmigaOS officially went on sale. The game was demonstrated in a "Death Match" between three Amigas. It ran a custom level which was specially created for the convention. The network server was a PC, in order to demonstrate that PC users and Amigans may play in the same TCP/IP multiplayer network, however naturally an Amiga could also be used as a server. The Quake2 packet for Amiga contains an easy-to-use installer script, a startup GUI, and documentation in AmigaGuide format, including the original version of Quake2 for Windows, which contains the data files.

Over 55 Quake2 mods are to be offered for Quake2 through different channels, including the Internet.

Quake2 for AmigaOS will become available from your local Amiga dealer sometime this week. The price may vary from dealer to dealer.

Hyperion Entertainment (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
Ralph Ewers (ANF)


Sendo Z100 Will Not Appear
Setback for Bill McEwen: The Sendo Z100 will not appear. Even in his Executive Update at the beginning of November, 2002, McEwen was announcing (under point 6) that the Sendo Z100 with the "SmartPhonePacks" would be produced.

In the article from Heise "Setback for Microsoft's Handy-Operating System" (see title link) it is made clear that presumably nothing will come of the market introduction of Amiga Anywhere on this Handy. Sendo released the following in a special announcement:

»Sendo hat das Entwicklungsprogramm für ihre Smartphones auf Basis von Microsoft Windows for Smartphone 2002 Software eingestellt. Als eine Folge davon wird das Sendo Z100 nicht auf den Markt kommen.

Wir bedauern das zutiefst. Es war eine sehr schwerige Entscheidung, insbesondere weil wir durch das Z100 die führende Position bei der Entwicklung von Smartphones erworben hatten. Wir sind sehr enttäuscht, dass wir das Z100 nicht auf den Markt bringen.

Gleichzeitg freuen wir uns aber, dass wir heute mitteilen können, das wir die Series 60 Plattform von Nokia für unsere Smartphones lizenziert haben. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass wir damit unsere führende Position bei der Entwicklung von Smartphones in 2003 fortsetzen können.«
(ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Pegasos in the Microwave and Three More Bundles
After the successful appearance of Thendic-France and bPlan at the World of Amiga South-East 2002 last Saturday, some new Pegasos-related developments became known. The first four Pegasos-bundles have been determined:
  • The unusual "VideoMicrowave" is a remodeled steel microwave with an LCD display as the door and a Pegasos board on the inside. You'll find information at http://www.videomicrowave.net.
  • The "Development Suite" is a developer package for the Pegasos, Eclipsis, and Pegasos server stack.
  • The "Pega-shush" is a home-server for the long-endurance business of integrating with other entertainment electronics. The communications occur over a 802.11b network card.
  • The "Games Package" is an offer especially for friends of good game value. More details will be announced at http://www.pegasosppc.com.

On the 16th of November Thendic-France will spend some time in Poland at the Amiga Show 2002, and they are going to bring a bunch of Pegasos equipment to test on the basis of a new ISO installation [new MorphOS version - dm]. This will be the first showing of the Pegasos Wireless Camera with the display software to be seen on an iPAQ (this is just a temporary solution until the Eclipsis prototype is ready). (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


ScummVM News: It's a SCUMMy job, but someone's...
ScummVM is an engine, an engine which enables you to play the old classics of LucasArts such as The Dig, Indiana Jones 1 & 2, and Sam & Max under AmigaOS and MorphOS.

After the license discussion with LucasArts the contact with the American operation was broken off. As long as LucasArts doesn't respond with a veto of the software, work will proceed energetically on ScummVM-Release 0.3.0, which will support the following games:
  • Zak McKracken (FmTowns 256 Color Version)
  • Monkey Island (VGA Floppy and Enhanced CD)
  • Monkey Island II
  • Loom (CD Talkie version)
  • Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
  • Day of the Tentacle
  • Sam and Max Hit the Road
  • The Dig
  • Simon The Sorcerer 1

The next big release, 0.4.0, will support the following games:
  • Simon The Sorcerer 2
  • Full Throttle
  • Indiana Jones and Last Crusade (256 color version)

How can you as a user help? You can test the supported titles and report the mistakes that make it impossible to complete the game. You should go over the details at Information on Release 0.3.0. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
GFX-Base


GFX-Base: Interview with Arkadiusz Wahlig
Under the title link you'll find an English-language interview by GFX-Base with Arkadiusz Wahlig, the author of the Workbench-extending DepthMenu. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Antivirus Program: VirusExecutor Version 2.28
Jan Erik Olausen has updated his antivirus software VirusExecutor:

Name: VirusExecutor v2.28
Archive Name: VirusExecutor.lha
Archive Size: 306.337 Bytes
Date: 06. November 2002
Programmer: Jan Erik Olausen - vht-dk
Requirements: AmigaOS 2.04, xvs.library (inkl.), reqtools.library, xfdmaster.library, xadmaster.library

Further information and the possibility to download VE may be found under the title link. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Merlancia Industries Has Moved
The US American Amiga hardware distributor and retailer Merlancia Industries announced a move of its office and warehouse. The new address:

Merlancia Industries
9034 N 23rd Ave, Ste 2
Phoenix, AZ 85021
United States of America

The telephone number and Internet contact addresses are unchanged. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


AmigaOne Complete Systems
Eyetech has identified (under the title link) the configuartions for two AmigaOne complete systems, the AmigaOne starter systems:

Eyetech AmigaOne Starter:
  • available with the AmigaOneG3-SE (750CXe G3 cpu @600MHz) or AmigaOne-XE (7451 G4 cpu @800MHz) motherboard
  • 20 GB HD
  • 56x CD-ROM
  • 128 MB RAM
  • CPU Cooler
  • Floppy Drive
  • Soundblaster Live Soundcard
  • ATI or Similar low-end graphic card, AGP, Linux and OS4 compatible
  • PS/2-Keyboard and Mouse
  • 7-bay Midi ATX-Tower
  • SuSE Linux PPC Distribution inc. Instructions
  • LinuxPPC & UAE Preinstalled
  • OS4-specialized BIOS (& OS4-License with Earlybird-Systems that are ordered and paid for before 31st December, 2002)
  • Onboard-Ethernet and USB
  • Bundled, Tested, and Assembled

AmigaOne Power System:
  • available with AmigaOneG3-SE (750CXe G3 cpu @600MHz) or AmigaOne-XE (7451 G4 cpu @800MHz) motherboard
  • 80 GB HD
  • DVD-ROM
  • CDRewriter
  • 512 MB RAM
  • CPU Cooler
  • Floppy Drive
  • Soundblaster Live Soundcard
  • ATI Radeon 8500 Graphic Card
  • PS/2-Multimedia-Keyboard
  • Optical, Cable-less, Unencumbered Mouse
  • 7-bay Midi ATX Tower
  • SuSE Linux PPC Distribution inc. Instructions
  • LinuxPPC & UAE preinstalled
  • OS4-specialized BIOS (& OS4-License with Earlybird-Systems that are ordered and paid for before 31st December, 2002)
  • Onboard Ethernet and USB
  • Bundled, Tested, and Assembled
(ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
Amiga Inc.


Amiga to create games and other content for Microsoft Windows ...
Amiga to create games and other content for Microsoft Windows for Smartphone 2002 Software

Snoqualmie, WA, Nov 6, 2002 - Amiga, a leader in games and entertainment software, today announced the release of games targeting Windows Powered Smartphones. Using the Amiga Anywhere Content Engine and their new "App Pak" technology, applications written for Windows Powered Pocket PC handheld computers will now be available for Smartphones as well. In addition, Amiga intends to build specific games and productivity applications that take advantage of the unique characteristics of devices running Microsoft Windows for Smartphone.

"Amiga has partnered with Microsoft to create the best experience for games and entertainment on Smartphone devices", said Bill McEwen, CEO of Amiga. "We have been an early adopter of Microsoft Windows for Smartphone because of our belief that it can revolutionize the mobile experience. With our new App Pak technology, users can access applications on their PDA or Smartphone without having to install them from their personal computer."

App Pak applications are distributed on memory cards. Users will be able to purchase the cards from their retail store and immediately use them. In less than 60 seconds, users can enjoy games and other applications with just by inserting their card. Just insert the card in the appropriate slot, click, and play. App Pak applications use little storage space on local systems making them more functional for PDA and Smartphone devices with limited resources.

"The Windows Powered Smartphone enables users to do what they want, when they want, from business productivity to entertainment," said Mary Rose Becker, group marketing manager for Mobile Devices at Microsoft Corp. "We're thrilled that Amiga is releasing it's games for the Smartphone platform, providing our mutual customers with compelling entertainment options."

Amiga will begin shipping games and other applications for Smartphone in time for the holiday season this year. To learn more about Amiga visit www.amiga.com or www.shopamiga.com. Developers who want to receive more information regarding developing content for Amiga Anywhere can sign up at www.amigadev.net

About Amiga
Amiga Inc. established itself in 1985 as the premier provider of multi-media technologies in the world. Today, Amiga continues leading the way in multi-media by providing language independent technologies to developers for writing and porting applications to a new multi-media platform that is hardware agnostic. AmigaDE, powered with intent(TM) from the Tao Group, enables applications to run unchanged on a broad range of processors including ARM, StrongARM, Intel X-Scale, MIPS, Intel x86, Motorola 68K and Hitachi SH. It can run hosted on a wide variety of operating systems including Windows CE .NET, Windows 9x, 2000, Windows XP, Linux, and Embedded Linux. Amiga is based in Snoqualmie, WA, and has offices worldwide.

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All trademarks, brand or product names are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:
Bill McEwen, bill@amiga.com
Tel: 206-383-3576
Fax: 425-432-0608 (ps)

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07.Nov.2002
Christian Sahle (ANF)


Emulator: UAEx - Amiga-Emulator for the XBox
On sourceforge.net (under the title link) an Amiga emulator for the X-box is being worked on. The first appearing Beta v. 0.3 is available for download.

[download link removed, because apparently there is a KickROM there.] (ps) (Translation: dm)

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07.Nov.2002
Scott Pistorino (ANF)


AmigaSource: Exclusive interview with Ben Hermans
Scott Pistorino writes:
AmigaSource is proud to announce what hopes to be the first of many interviews with the big names in the Amiga Community. Drop on by and read the exclusive interview with Ben Hermans of Hyperion Entertainment! (ps)

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06.Nov.2002
Mariusz Wloczysiak (E-Mail)


Elbox: Mediator Expansion Continues: Mediator PCI 4000Di
Elbox writes:
Elbox Computer, the real & creative manufacturer of hardware for Amiga computers, the pathfinder for the PCI standard in Amiga computers, is proud to announce expansion of the MEDIATOR busboard product line with the new Mediator model for Amiga 4000D computers: the Mediator PCI 4000Di.

With this product, every Amiga 4000D user gains the chance to use up to 4 PCI cards in the standard A4000 desktop case, thus significantly improving his/her computer's performance.

Features:
  • 4 PCI slots (PCI 2.1 compatible) and 3 Zorro III/II slots
  • 66/33 MHz PCI clock (transfer rate up to 264 MB/s)
  • 32-bit PCI datapatch
  • 4GB PCI memory space
  • Busmastering/DMA in all PCI slots and DMA to A4000 motherboard space
  • Compatible with all 68030/040/060 and PPC processor cards
  • Ready for SharkPPC(+) G3/G4 cards
  • Fits in a standard A4000 desktop case (replace the Commodore daughter board)
Included with the Mediator PCI 4000Di is the Mediator Multimedia CD with drivers for Sound, TV tuner, Ethernet 10Mbps, Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps and Graphic PCI cards. For the list of currently supported PCI cards see Mediator Driver Guide.

For more info, see the Mediator PCI 4000Di website.

Pricing and availability
The Mediator PCI 4000Di will be on sale beginning with 1st December 2002 at the suggested retail price of EUR 239.95 (VAT excl.). To locate an authorized distributor in your area or to purchase the product online visit the Elbox Computer website.

Why Mediator?
Do you need your Amiga to display crystal-clear image up to 2048x1536x32@75? Do you want your favourite games to run in accelerated graphics? Take a Voodoo-family PCI graphic card and enjoy its 2D and 3D performance!

Do you want to use a variety of devices connected via the USB port?
Simply install the Spider USB 2.0 High-Speed PCI card into the Mediator slot and explore the world of the newest USB devices such as mice, keyboards, tablets, joysticks, printers, scanners, webcams, digicams, flash card readers, zip drives, floppy disk drives, harddisks, memory sticks, ethernet adapters and audio adapters, GPS location devices or finger print readers!

Care for superb high-quality music?
Just install the inexpensive, quality Sound Blaster sound PCI card into the Mediator slot and play your MP3 files at 16 bit resolution!

Want fast network connections to surf the net?
Put a low-cost RTL8139 Fast Ethernet 100Mbps PCI card into the Mediator slot and connect your computer to the network!

Do you want to watch and capture your favourite TV programmes?
With a TV tuner PCI card you can watch TV, but also connect a TV-SAT tuner, a camcorder or a digital camera. Although the full TV image resolution runs at 30 fps in the PIP window on your Workbench screen, it does not use the Amiga processor's time at all!

MEDIATOR - An Easy and Inexpensive Way to Power-up of Your Amiga.

Mariusz Wloczysiak
ELBOX COMPUTER, Press Department
(ps)

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06.Nov.2002



Aminet CD #51 - October 2002
Today I got the new Aminet CD #51. Stuffed with more than 500 MB (unpacked) of new releases within hundreds of archives. As a highlight the well known game Foundation - The Directors Cut is included.

The Aminet is the largest Amiga PD archive worldwide. Up to 40.000 users access it daily and several programmers publish their new software directly at the Aminet. During the eight years of existence the Aminet reached, converted, an extend of more than 40.000 floppy disks (ps) (Translation: ub)

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06.Nov.2002
Mariusz Wloczysiak (E-Mail)


Elbox: New driver for Spider USB 2.0 Hi-Speed card
The SpiderUP 1.9 update for the Spider USB 2.0 High-Speed card has been made available today. Changes in usb.device ver.1.9:

  • the bulk out procedure corrected,
  • speed improvements.
The usb.device 1.9 requires the Poseidon stack ver.1.31 as a minimum. Info on the current versions is available in the DOWNLOADS | Mediator section. (ps)

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06.Nov.2002
Martin Heine (ANF)


Event: Betatester II conference held in Aachen
Due to a statement by Bill Buck and Raquel Velasco of Thendic France at MorphOS-News.de the originally planned for being held in Frankfurt at December the 14th/15th Betatester II conference will now be joined with the "Amiga and Retrocomputing Fair" in Aachen on December 7th/8th. Among other things they will appear with 50 Pegasos computers to be tested by the visitors. Further information by the title link. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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05.Nov.2002
AmigArt


AmigArt: Boot Log of ExecSG Kernel on AmigaOne G3 and G4
Hyperion Entertainment has allowed us to publish a boot log of ExecSG Kernel running on AmigaOne G3 and AmigaOne G4. For further information see title link. (ps)

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05.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Austria: point.design opens new store
A positive news for all Austrian Amiga fans: point.design has opened a new store on 08.11.02 in Graz. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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05.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Audio: AHI 6 PPC in progress
Martin Blom refers on the website of the sound card driver system AHI that soon a stable version 6 of AHI for the PPC-Amiga will be available. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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05.Nov.2002
AMIGAplus


Emulator: MAME-MOS with AHI-Support
The from Fabien Couerjoly ported version of the arcade emulator MAME for MorphOS now supports AHI and was optimized in video speed. (ps) (Translation: gf)

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05.Nov.2002
WHDLoad


Installer: WHDLoad - New packets (until 04.11.2002)
With WHDLoad you can install games on your hard drive which were originally made only for use with disks. The following packets have been added or updated since our last message:
  • 04.11.02 new: The Pawn (Magnetic Scrolls) done by Galahad
  • 04.11.02 improved: Pirates! (Microprose) supports another floppy version
  • 04.11.02 improved: Out To Lunch (Mindscape) new imager, minor other fixes
  • 04.11.02 new: Midwinter 2 (Maelstrom Games) done by JOTD
  • 04.11.02 new: Explora (Infomedia) done by Psygore
  • 01.11.02 improved: Secret of Monkey Island (Lucasfilm Games) miscellaneous changes
  • 01.11.02 new: Armour Geddon 2 (Psygnosis) done by Galahad
(ps)

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05.Nov.2002
Jens Schönfeld (tel.)


Event: ARC 2002 - Info-space for shareware-authors at reduced prices
Starting today, shareware-authors can book cheap info-space on the Amiga + Retro Computing 2002 (ARC 2002) with one table and one chair for 100,- EUR. If you're interested in this offer, please contact Jens Schönfeld.

A perfect opportunity for shareware-authors to make direct contact with customers! (ps)

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05.Nov.2002
Amigan Software


Game: Saga Version 1.22
The game Saga is released in version 1.22. It is a conversion of the board game Saga: Age of Heroes released 1981 by TSR. It is for up to 6 players, human or Amiga. The game is about defeating monsters, finding treasures and support great kingdoms to be famous and heroic.

The game is available in Englisch and German, and recommends AmigaOS 3.0+, AGA/RTG. The source code is contained in the archive.

Download: Saga.lha (290 KB) (ps) (Translation: gf)

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05.Nov.2002
Andreas Falkenhahn (E-Mail)


Multimedia authoring system: Hollywood available
Andreas Falkenhahn wrote:
Finally! After a long time of development, the Multimedia authoring system Hollywood is available. Hollywood is a powerful and extensive program which is unique on the Amiga. You could compare Hollywood with a modern version of Scala: But Hollywood works fully in 24bit mode and uses only system functions to grant compatibility on every Amiga system. Because of this extreme system friendly programming Hollywood does also run on Amiga emulators with great speed. Versions of Hollywood for MorphOS and AmigaOS4 and maybe also AROS are planned. On the Hollywood product page you will find an extensive overview including screenshots from the program. In the next days some applications done with Hollywood will be presented here. Hollywood is delivered on CD-ROM and can be ordered now.

Hollywood is the Multimedia Application Layer for Amiga(tm) and compatible operating systems. This means that it offers you a script language together with advanced functions that allow you to create your own multimedia applications which range from a simple slideshow to a complex game. The big advantage of Hollywood is, that it does all the framework for you. You do not have to care for example, if your application is going to run on a ECS, OCS, AGA or RTG system. You do not have to care if the Workbench screen your application runs on has 16 or 16.7 million colors. You can concentrate yourself on the important thing which is your application and not its enviroment.

Hollywood is fully 24 bit enhanced which means that you do not have to mess around with palettes, remapping and so on. Additionally it is fully integrated into AmigaOS(tm) and does not rely on a specific custom hardware. Therefore Hollywood does also run on emulations like Amithlon or WinUAE with amazing speed.

Using the Hollywood script language, the possibilities are almost unlimited. The basic version of Hollywood comes with over 150 functions that range from disk operating system (DOS) functions to functions that allow you to smoothly scroll animations and graphics on your display. There are also many functions that allow you to display objects, pictures and texts with over 50 cool transition effects or scale graphics and animations. You can also fade objects, texts and pictures smoothly.

Hollywood uses the datatypes system to load all graphics, animations and sounds which allows you to use all formats you have datatypes for. Additionally it supports unique things like transparent windows which enhance the look-and-feel of your Workbench screen amazingly. You can use true type fonts (with anti-aliasing), standard bitmap fonts and even the cool Amiga color fonts with Hollywood.

The integrated sound system allows you to play various types of music modules (including Protracker and OctaMED) but also sound samples. You have full control over this system because you can specify which channels to use for play back.

Hollywood is a high-end application that needs some memory to work best. It uses a special preload system so that all data is immediately accessible and the play back is incredibly fast. Therefore it is advised that you have lots of memory (16 megabytes+) and also run a RTG system like Picasso96 or CyberGraphX.

Hollywood is the absolutely number one choice in Amiga(tm) Multimedia nowadays and brings the Amiga back to its roots...Multimedia! It comes with a compiler which can save your applications as stand alone Amiga executables which may be freely distributed.

Hollywood is delivered on CD-ROM with many examples on it as well as over 250 kilobyte of documentation in AmigaGuide format. It is only available directly from the author.

Although all this may sound a bit complicated to you, it is very easy. Programming skills are not necessary. They are only of use if you want to create complex applications but for the normal Hollywood usage, you do not need them because Hollywood is really easy to handle.

Graphics:
  • Fully 24bit enhanced!
  • Transparent windows are possible
  • Over 50 transition effects for objects, pictures and texts
  • Graphics can be scrolled smoothly
  • Smooth and fast animation play back
  • Support for transparent graphics and animations
  • Functions for using textures
  • Support for datatypes
  • Support for true type, bitmap and color fonts
  • Scaling of graphics is possible
  • Application can open on Workbench or own screen
  • Integrated easy Undo system
  • Fully independent from the enviroment e.g. does not matter if user runs Picasso96 or CyberGraphX or AGA or ECS/OCS
Sound:
  • Support for audio samples
  • Full control over the audio channel playback
  • Support for various music module formats
  • Volume and pitch of samples can be modified during playback
  • Sample size is not limited to 128 kilobyte
  • Full Stereo playback
Script language:
  • Variables, arrays and different data types (long, float, string)
  • Conditions and loops can be used
  • Easy handling of variables (no initialization, declaration)
  • Functions for manipulating strings and doing math operations
  • Compiler and linker to convert your script to an executable
  • Inbuilt error handler that does all the error handling work for you
  • Functions for debugging your script
  • Labels that are fully integrated into the user interaction mode
  • Plugins can be used to enhance Hollywood's functionality
User interaction:
  • Buttons can be defined
  • Hollywood buttons support mouse click and mouse over events
  • Keyboard input can be monitored
  • System keys can be monitored
  • Window events (window is moved, sized, closed etc.) can be monitored with ease
System functions:
  • Read from and write to files
  • Easily read whole directories into an array
  • Various file operations
  • Many functions to handle files and work with them
  • Query the Amiga system for information (e.g. CPU, Kickstart etc.)
  • Retrieve information about hard disks, memory...
  • Enhance your program to use different languages by using Hollywood's locale.library support
  • Many time and date functions
(ps)

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05.Nov.2002
turricane.org (ANF)


Pixelartists and Coder for inofficial Turrican 4 needed
The team of the Turrican 4 ever project (title link) is looking for pixelartists and coders for the realisation of an inofficial Turrican 4 game. The finished game can be downloaded for free.

As pixelartist you can decide if you want to create background gfx or anims and splashscreens.

As coder you should have knowledge about SDL and/or FLTK or willingly to work with it.

For more information surf to turricane.org or send an eMail to wizard@turricane.org.
CU (ps) (Translation: gf)

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03.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


MorphOS-news.de: Betatester II Quickstart Guide
On MorphOS-news.de, Jürgen Lucas has published 'Betatester II Quickstart Guide', a quickstart guide (sic) to the Pegasos with the MorphOS 1.0 CD, which gives assitance with problems. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Peter Hutchison: New printer and Amiga error guides
Peter Hutchison has published two new guides on his home page.

'A Guide to Amiga Printer Drivers' contains information about installing printer drivers, a list of the various Workbench versions' printer drivers and descriptions of the Workbench preferences.

'Guide to AmigaOS Fail Codes, Errors and Guru Mediation Numbers' contains the Shell's error codes, the AmigaDOS error numbers as well as the numbers of the Guru Meditation messages. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


CUCUG Status Register 10/2002
The CUCUG Status Register as of October 2002 has been published. In the Status Register, the club reports regularly about its own meetings and the areas of Amiga, Linux, Macintosh, and PC. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
Pixel Art (E-Mail)


Pixel Art: Wallpapers for Pegasos and MorphOS
New wallpapers for Pegasos and MorphOS have been published on Pixel Art. These are ready for download.

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
AmigaArt


Event: SAUG 20th Oct. 2002 - Photos of AmigaOne
On 20th October 2002, the AmigaOne was presented at the meeting of the SAUG in Australia. SAUG member Ross Vumbaca, who develops on the AmigaOne, did the presentation. He gave a survey about the AmigaOne board and the computer's PPCBoot BIOS. From 4.30pm it was Q&A time with Alan Redhouse.

Pictures of this meeting have been published on AnythingAmiga.com. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
amiga.org


John Chandler: World of Amiga
John Chandler writes a regular column on the Amiga at Suite101.com. In his new article he reports about the World of Amiga South East which took place on 2nd November 2002 in Essex, England. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
SEAL (ANF)


Event: WoASE 2002 - Photos and reports (update)
SEAL have published photos of the World of Amiga South East 2002. A full report is to be published in the next days. (sd)

Update 04th November 2002:
More pictures and reports:
http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/woase/woase2002.htm
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/peadaburrah/
http://amiga.org/modules/myalbum/viewcat.php?cid=35
http://www.theboyz.freeserve.co.uk/woase02.html
(ps) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
Czech Amiga News


Anti virus program: VirusExecutor V2.27
Jan Erik Olausen has released version 2.27 of 'VirusExecutor', his anti virus program. This version fixes some serious problems of version 2.26, its predecessor.

At the same time, the anti virus boot disks for VirusExecutor have also been updated.

Download: VirusExecutor227.lha (305 741 Bytes), Readme (sd) (Translation: cb)

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03.Nov.2002
Amiga Future


Game: dynAMIte V2.2a
On 1st November 2002, an update to the networkable Bomberman/Dynablaster clone 'dynAMIte' has been released. This update contains various bug fixes, a.o.t. of the high score.

dynAMIte runs on Amigas from CPU 68020, AmigaOS 3.x, TCP/IP stack, CyberGraphx/P96 or AGA with BlazeWCP, MUI3.8, AHI, identify.library 13.x, NList.mcc, BetterBalance.mcc (optional) as well as XPK V4.0 (optional).

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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02.Nov.2002
Steffen Häuser (ANF)


"Magic Engine" port for AmigaOS?
Steffen Häuser wrote:
I had discussed with the author of "Magic Engine", the best PC Engine emulator, an Amiga version. He answered to me that he'd do one "if enough people would ask for one, right now only a dozen of people have done so". His email address is: dmichel@easynet.fr. People who write to him, please be kind. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002
Carsten Stand (ANF)


Review of Sendo Z100 in magazine "Mobilfunknews"
In issue #6 of the magazine "Mobilfunknews" is a review of the Sendo Z100. All features are introduced (and that are quite a number). The software platform Amiga Anywhere is also named. The result of the editors: "...We are convinced in any case that you can't buy a better Smartphone for the money in Germany (yet)...". (ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002
Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)


Event: first reports and photos from the WoA-SE 2002
AmigaArt reports that Hyperion demonstrated ExecSG (the kernel of OS4) on an AmigaOne, a screenshot is available as well. The computer seems to boot into an "OS4 mini shell".

Ian Stedman has released on his homepage first pictures from the show. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002
Lars 'Ghandy' Sobiraj (ANF)


New demo by Surprise Productions!
The Dutch programmer Mirrorman by Surprise Productions has today released a new demo with the name "Eine kleine Nachtmusik". This production is in any case worth being tried even with the archive being very big in size with 10 MB. Comments regarding this demo can be placed at the following URL: http://pouet.net/prod.php?which=7978.

Download: EineKleinenachtMusik.lha (ca. 10 MB) (ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002
Computer City


Computer City: Amiga keyboards - Cherry Cybo@rd Amiga Edition now available
The Dutch retailer Computer City announces that the Amiga keyboards with Amiga logo can now be delivered after some problems. The product line is called 'Chrerry Cybo@rd Amiga Edition'. Read the original message now.

The 'Cherry Cybo@rd Amiga Edition' keyboard from Computer City
Here is what happened so far:

-We approached Cherry to ask about the possibilities for their Cybo@rd series. They told us they assembled the keys to the keyboards and then 'lasered' the characters onto them. This means a huge qty to buy for each different country layout. The alternative would be for us to order single keycaps, so we (or any other dealer) could order localised versions of the keyboard and replace the keys. They told us that the left and right windows keys were equal (mark 1). The delivery time was to be 6 weeks.
-We ordered them, received them after about 12 weeks (!) and had them printed professionally, with special treatment so they keys wouldn't wear off.

-We received the keys. Remember mark 1? The left and right keys turned out to be different :-(
-We realised we had only left keys so we ordered the right (right) keys as well and had them printed etc. too. This took another 5 weeks or so.
-We got the keys in today and they are available NOW. We are in the proces of stocking the keyboards now, so all pre-orders will be sent out next week and dealers should be able to order and supply either the sets of keycaps or complete keyboards.

For the record; this is a fully official Amiga-licensed product. We have a trademark and logo license with Amiga, inc. and they have approved this design :-)

Cheers,
Ron

Computer City - Zebrastraat 7-9 - 3064 LR Rotterdam
info@compcity.nl - http://www.compcity.nl
(ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002
Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)


Amiga Inc.: New Executive update
Following the title link you can find the latest Executive update by Bill McEwen. Some new products are announced, among others several "Game Packs" for Smartphones and PocketPCs. These products will be distributed obviously via big retailer groups in the USA and in England. Furthermore it is explained why the Amiga Inc. bureaus couldn't be reached (they moved to other rooms):

Bill McEwen - November 2, 2002
Greetings One and All:

What a great weekend is in store for Amiga and those attending the World of Amiga, and for those of you not attending I am sure that you will be pleased with the progress that we have made as a company towards shipping new products.

As you may remember from our last update we have broken up the company into two separate units. We have the desktop team focusing their attention on the AmigaOne and OS 4.0, and we have the Mobile Team who is focusing their attention on Amiga Anywhere and the content creation and distribution on the various products and platforms that we support.

These changes and the amazing hard work is now ready to be shown and announced to all of you. Not only are you going to see new products, but we have been able to sign up some pretty heavy hitters with regards to new distribution and new retail availability of these new products.

The Desktop team is focused on new products and services for the Amiga community, and the Mobile team is focused on products and services that are for the extended Amiga community, with our initial offerings targeted at the Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, and the SmartPhone. Our first customer for the SmartPhone was announced with Sendo as our partner for their Z100 phone, and now you will read about our next offering for PocketPC and PocketPC phone edition below.

Now we can begin the transformation from a development company to a company shipping products that you are able to go out and purchase for yourselves.

With the above mentioned, here we go:
  1. The office is moving and we will have the new address, and contact information up in the next week. So there is no need to worry about what is happening with the office, the change has been good for us. We needed to move into an area that is closer to the services and to the companies that we are working with.
  2. AmigaOne is ready to fly, and I have attached the news from Eyetech here with this update. So congratulations to all and the community for your new Amiga hardware.
  3. OS 4.0 is almost complete, and the Hyperion team is working very hard to get everything ready. They were delayed by having to complete some low-level work on the AmigaOne, and with their work completed they are ready to crank out the last remaining bit of work to provide a stellar achievement and package.
  4. There will be some announcements coming in the next couple of weeks from third parties who are now creating versions of their software for OS 4.0 and I have agreed not to steal their thunder but will have them make their own announcements first and then we will carry them on our site after they have made them.
  5. Amiga Games Pocket Paks will be available around the Thanksgiving holidays through several resellers in the US and in England, including CompUSA and mmO2 in England. Yes, what you are reading is correct. Amiga Games Pocket Paks volumes one and two will be shipping and ready this year at 29.95 each from several authorized retailers in the US and through mmO2 retail locations in England. These Pocket Paks include 4 game titles each, and we have two more packs following. This is great news as thousands of new customers here and in England are going to be able to experience Amiga Content on their Pocket PC, and Pocket PC Phone Edition devices.
  6. Amiga is also making available for release before Christmas Amiga SmartPhone Packs. These will be similar to the Pocket Paks, but targeted for the new SmartPhones coming out this year. As you know they will run on the new Sendo Z100, and they will be available for the new phones being offered by Orange also.
There are several more product announcements and partnerships coming in the next few weeks, but as mentioned before until it is real and ready, we will wait. So some very big news with the readiness of the AmigaOne and OS 4.0 within the last 10% of completion, and the availability of Amiga content being sold through National retailers in the US and England, I would have to say that we have been very busy indeed.

So again I thank you for your patience and support, and now the next steps in our development begins. The transformation from development of products to shipment of products, has begun. I am really looking forward to the next grouping of announcements, and product shipments.

Keeping the faith, and keeping it moving forward,

Bill McEwen and the rest of the Amiga Team (ps) (Translation: wk)

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02.Nov.2002



Event: small pictures report from AmCluSt hardware meeting
Following the title link you can find my small pictures report from this year's hardware meeting of the AmCluSt that I had visited yesterday.

The meeting is taking place right now in Dreierwalde near Rheine. Details about the meeting can be found here. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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01.Nov.2002
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Workbench-gallery update
Today the Workbench-gallery on Amiga Future Homepage has been updated. This time more than 20 screenshots have been added. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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01.Nov.2002
Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)


Eyetech: AmigaOneG3-SE and AmigaOne-XE Earlybird Systems now on sale!
Press release: We're there at last. Since the previous update to the AmigaOne section over 6 months ago the AmigaOne boards have been in the hands of our developers, and as a result of their feedback, the original firmware which we were to have shipped with the board (by Softex) has been replaced by specially adopted PPCBoot code. That, and identifying - and fixing a small problem with the Articia northbridge chip - have resulted in us holding back shipments of the consumer version of the AmigaOneG3-SE. That is until now!

During this period work has also continued with the AmigaOne-XE design (which has replaceable cpu modules). This design is now ready to go into production alongside the AmigaOneG3-SE. And perhaps the best news of all is that the G4 cpu is now available in moderate quantities, on acceptable delivery and price terms such that we are now able to offer a G4-based AmigaOne-XE at the same time as our public launch of the AmigaOneG3-SE.

The upshot is that we are taking orders for both the 600MHz G3-based AmigaOneG3-SE, and the 800MHz G4-based AmigaOne-XE, starting at the WoA-SE show on 2nd November 2002 - for delivery before Christmas (and, yes, for the cynics out there, we really do mean Christmas 2002!). A 700MHz G3 (750FX cpu) version of the AmigaOne-XE will be made available - at reduced cost - early in 2003.

But what about OS4 I hear you say - is that now ready? OS4 is now highly advanced, but no, is not currently ready for shipping, largely because Hyperion have had to divert a considerable amount of their time and effort in sorting out the AmigaOne's PPCBoot firmware. Our best estimate is that OS4 for the AmigaOne will ship early in 2003.

So why order an AmigaOne now? Well over the last six months we have had overwhelming demand from both dealers and individuals to ship the AmigaOne hardware - both boards and pre-built systems - now, together with LinuxPPC and UAE, in advance of OS4 being available. In addition this 'Earlybird' offer this also helps us spread the testing, assembly and despatch operations of the AmigaOne boards and systems over a number of weeks, which in turn helps us keep our own costs in check. So, in return, we are offering all users who wish to take up this 'Earlybird' offer a free, registered, copy of OS4 for the AmigaOne as soon as it becomes available. The Earlybird 'free OS4' offer represents a saving of around 12% on an AmigaOneG3-SE motherboard

This of course will not suit everybody, and if you want a switch-on-and-go AmigaOne system then this Earlybird offer is not for you. In this case we're afraid that you have a few more weeks to wait. However if it does suit you then don't delay - this offer is for boards and systems ordered up to and including 31st December 2002 or when OS4 becomes available, whichever comes first. Thereafter OS4 will become a separately chargeable item

As for prices, these have been revised to reflect currency movements since they were originally announced last March, particularly the weakness of the US dollar. Your local dealer will have the local currency prices for the AmigaOne outside the UK and the Eurozone. However the suggested prices in Europe - in UKP and Euro's - are as follows:

Board CPU UKP Euro
AmigaOneG3-SE G3 750CXe@600MHz 360.00 580.00
AmigaOne-XE G3 750FX@700MHz 450.00 725.00
AmigaOne-XE G4 7451@800MHz 500.00 800.00


These prices exclude local taxes, shipping and (apart from the Earlybird offer) OS4.

As far as complete systems are concerned, your local dealer will be able to provide quotations for standard and custom built configurations. Sample prices and configurations for systems which we ourselves offer in the UK are here.

Below is a table listing the comparative features of the AmigaOneG3-SE and the G3 and G4 versions of the AmigaOne-XE.

Item AmigaOneG3-SE AmigaOne-XL (G3) AmigaOne-XL (G4)
CPU 750CXe 750FX 7451
CPU speed 600MHz 700MHz 800MHz
CPU upgradable No Yes Yes
CPU socket No Yes Yes
Max memory 2GB 2GB 2GB
Memory type DIMM Registered 133 DIMM Registered 133 DIMM Registered 133
Northbridge Articia 'S' with fix Articia 'S' with fix Articia 'S' with fix
Southbridge VIA 82C686B VIA 82C686B VIA 82C686B
PCI 33MHz 3 Slots 3 Slots 3 Slots
PCI 66MHz 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot
AGP speed 2x 2x 2x
Ethernet chip 3COM 820C 3COM 820C 3COM 820C
USB ports 2 back plate+2headers 2 back plate+2headers 2 back plate+2headers
PS2 ports Keyboard + mouse Keyboard + mouse Keyboard + mouse
Serial ports 2 x 16650 equivalent 2 x 16650 equivalent 2 x 16650 equivalent
Parallel port 1 x EPP/ECP 1 x EPP/ECP 1 x EPP/ECP
IRDA port On header On header On header
Firmware PPCBoot + OS4 enabler PPCBoot+OS4 enabler PPCBoot+OS4 enabler
O/S capability LinuxPPC + OS4 LinuxPPC + OS4 LinuxPPC + OS4
(ps)

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01.Nov.2002
Christian Effenberger (ANF)


Event: WebCam of AmCluSt meeting
As we have already reported you can watch the AmCluSt hardware meeting of this year via webcam from today on. From 1st until 3rd November 2002 the following hardware is being shown:
  • Pegasos
  • Amithlon (version with newest drivers, AmithlonTV)
  • G-Rex (e.g. A4000T-Modell 1. serie-model)
  • Mediator 4000D
  • Prometheus
  • MMKeyboard
  • Keyboard-adapter
  • Mouse-adapter with Wheel-support
  • Amiga-museum of Dirk Hase from A1000 to A4000T
You can find the link to the webcam under the title link. (ps) (Translation: dr)

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01.Nov.2002
Brad Webb (E-Mail)


Amiga Update Newsletter by Brad Webb #021031
Below you will find the complete newsletter of Amiga Update (Brad Webb) for October, 2002.

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      W O R L D   O F   A M I G A   S O U T H E A S T   N E W S 

     M O R E   O N   O T T A W A   A M I G A   S H O W   2 0 0 2 

            A M I G A   U N I V E R S I T Y   U P D A T E

      T H E   ' D E A T H   B E D   V I G I L '   O N   D V D ! 

       P E R F E C T   P A I N T   2 . 8 3   A V A I L A B L E 

                M O O V I D   1 . 6   R E L E A S E D 

  C A T W E A S E L   M K 3   " F L I P P E R "   A V A I L A B L E

             N E W   " D Y N A M I T E "   I S   V 2 . 2 

         P O S E I D O N   U S B - S T A C K   O N - L I N E 

 Q U A K E 2   F R O M   H Y P E R I O N   E N T E R T A I N M E N T
 
Editor's Thoughts and Introduction:

 Happy Halloween to those who celebrate the holiday! It may be
appropriate that this issue of "Amiga Update" goes out tonight since
Halloween is the day for frightening "things" and in some ways we
might call this past month a frightening month. We didn't see much in
the way of Amiga news to send your way. A lot of what we did find
related to upcoming planned projects, beta releases and utilities
designed for specialized uses. There was no Executive Update from
Amiga either. I like it much more when the Amiga community makes a lot
of interesting noise. Silence is scary.
 However, as is usually the case, there are interesting things going
on in the Community. We have stories on many of them below.
 There's also some potentially interesting news from IBM. On the 15th
of the month, IBM announced the 1.8GHz Power PC 970 at the
Microprocessor Forum in San Jose, California. This new chip has the
potential of bringing true 64 bit desktop computing to the Amiga
community down the road in the Amiga1 line. We'll have to see how
this develops. Right now, I'd just be happy for readily available,
complete Amiga1 machines ... haven't seen them yet.
 We hope you enjoy this issue, and we also hope for much more to
report to you next time around. Time will tell.

 Brad Webb,
 Editor
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    W O R L D   O F   A M I G A   S O U T H E A S T   N E W S 

25 Oct 2002 

 Typical, you wait ages and then you get new games to buy all at once.
 
 With only one week to go to, we have the pleasure to announce that
there will be THREE new Amiga games releases for you to buy at the
World of Amiga Southeast Show 2002.
 
 (In alphabetical order)
 
 Quake II. - Hyperion-Entertainment/ID Software. A game that needs no
introduction. Yes! Not only will you be able to play QUAKE II at WOASE
on the Amiga Area, but thanks to some nifty work by the guys at
Hyperion, you will be able to buy it as well! Copies are being sent by
special courier from Germany to the UK, in time for the show! Be
amongst the first to own Quake II on the Amiga.
 
 Software Tycoon - Epic Interactive. It's 1982. Small computer games
companies are springing up in the bedrooms around the world. A new
business beckons, where everything is in your hands. You have total
control, from creating the original concept, through hiring staff and
packaging design, to the development of massive marketing campaigns.
Do you have the skills to create and use new technologies and become a
Software Tycoon?
 
 Tales of Tamar - Eternity Software. An internet based roundgame for
various computing platforms. You live in a world far away from our
civilization, comparable to the Middle Ages. In this world there
exists man, dwarves, dragons, and a lot of other races. There is
magic, there are druids and dungeons. You can fight, trade,
investigate, build cities, raise taxes and make peace contracts. Your
aim is to reign your empire and to survive against other opponents.

 Just one week (THAT'S FROM THE 25TH!) to go! - Get your credit cards
ready!

***

 World of Amiga Southeast 2002 is pleased to announce its final
Exhibitors line up for this year's Show:

100% Amiga Magazine
Amiga (OS4/Quake II Demo's)
Cloanto (Amiga Forever)
Eyetech (AmigaOne)
Fore-Matt Home Computing
Kicksoft
Mediator Support Team
The Crypt Magazine
Thendic France (PegasOS/MorphOS)
Total Amiga Magazine
Weird Science
ZeoNeo 

The Following Amiga User Groups will be in attendance:

Amiga North Thames
Amiga Support Association
Blackpool Amiga Club
Huddersfield Amiga User Group

 Please visit http://www.worldofamiga.com or
http://www.seal-amiga.co.uk/woase for more information, including an
exhibitor layout plan for your convenience. Advanced tickets, priced,
£3.50 each, are available from: Fore-Matt Home Computing or Kicksoft.
 
 World of Amiga Southeast 2002 takes place on Saturday 2nd of November
2002 at Poplars Hall, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, UK.
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     M O R E   O N   O T T A W A   A M I G A   S H O W   2 0 0 2 

30 Oct., 2002

 What's going on?
 
 The Ottawa Amiga Show will have Amiga retailers selling products and
developers showing off their latest programs.
 
 The retailers are Cinereal of Ottawa, Downtown Amiga from Montreal,
and Livewire Systems of Ottawa. Livewire systems has indicated they
will have 2 Amithlon systems, some Elbox hardware products, Quake two
and more! Cinereal will be demonstrating Matrox video editing
solutions as well as selling Amiga software and hardware.
 
 ACK Software Controls from Niagara Falls will be demonstrating the
AmigaOne, the first new Amiga hardware since 1993, and a modified
Amiga 4000T, the last classic Amiga model produced.
 
 Admission to the show is free.
 
 Technomages will be on hand demonstrating their latest AmigaDE/AA
titles including Eric Schwartz Puzzles, Memory and others.
 
 ZEE4 of Toronto will be on-hand demonstrating their brand new Amiga
DE offerings.
 
 There will be several systems running demonstrations of Amiga Digital
Environment content.
 
 After the show ends, there will be a post-show supper at the Royal
Oak, the regular meeting place of Amiga.info open to everyone who
wishes to attend. As usual, we will take over the basement.
 
 We will likely have a webcam for those of you who can not make it to
Ottawa. Once it is ready, we will post the address.

When is the show?

 The Ottawa Amiga Show is taking place on November 9, 2002. Doors open
to the public at 11:00am, and the show ends at 4:00pm. People should
arrive at the Royal Oak for around 5:30pm.

 Where is the show?

 The show is quite easy to get to from just about everywhere. The map
page will show you how to get to the show.

 Why have a show?
 
 There are two reasons - the first being that the Amiga computer and
operating system may have fallen from the mainstream, but to this day
there are dedicated users to use the Amiga for a wide range of uses,
including email, surfing the web, video editing, graphics work, and
many others.
 
 Amiga Inc's new Digital Environment (DE) is an excellent platform for
developing software that needs to run everywhere - on PCs, on PDAs, on
cellphone and a myriad of other devices. Programming for DE is written
once, in either Java, C, or VP Assember, and from there will run on
any AmigaDE enabled device.

Any questions about the Ottawa Amiga show can be directed to
amigashow@technomages.net.
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           A M I G A   U N I V E R S I T Y   U P D A T E

04-Oct-2002

 Some great stuff now online, and hopefully a few more cool new things
in the immediate future, too (stay tuned) :) http://www.amigau.com
 
 We've got some cool new stuff online for you:
 
 Site Mirrors: (http://www.amigau.com/sitearchives.htm)
 
 - Amiga Source is now mirrored on our site, thanks Scott!
 
 - we still maintain site mirrors of the excellent Blitz Basic,
Samplitude Opus (with software downloads) and Amiga Interactive Guide
sites, too.
 
 Site Archives:
 
 We have added two GREAT Amiga site archives from the somewhat recent
past:
 
 - National Amiga tech pages: these are full of great tech
information, including pinouts, motherboard configs and lots of
accelerator information - These were originally done by Greg Scott and
used to be on National Amiga's website - thanks to Larry S. and Joe at
Archtech in London, Ontario!
 
 - Spock's Logical Amiga Pages: As many of you may remember, this was
a great site that has been offline for some time, unfortunately due to
its author, Eric Robertson, passing on last fall. Thanks to Donald
Sowell for providing this data as hopefully a little memorial to
Eric's fondness for the Amiga and his excellent site.
 
 - Amiga Realm archive mirrors (12 of them) - Thanks to Paul Andrews
for providing data to mirror their site archives!
 
 Additional stuff:

 303Tracker - this is a cool Roland TB303 emulator you can run on your
Amiga - software downloads included - thanks to Jeroen Schellekens for
his site archive and software (http://www.amigau.com/c-music/303t.htm)

 Events page:
 
 We have added an easy to find Events page for upcoming Amiga events &
shows, and we pledge to keep it current! :) If you have an event or
show coming up anywhere in the world, let us know so we can post it
immediately. (http://www.amigau.com/events.htm)
 
 Thanks, keep on coming back and if you have additional Amiga sites
for us to help you mirror or archive (to preserve them), just let us
know when/how. :)

kevin orme
amiga university
www.amigau.com
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      T H E   ' D E A T H   B E D   V I G I L '   O N   D V D ! 

22 Oct., 2002

 DVD edition of 'The Deathbed Vigil and other tales of digital angst' 

 Dave Haynie is in the final stages of the preparation of a DVD
edition of 'The Deathbed Vigil and other tales of digital angst'. For
those who've been living, well, in the normal mainstream of modern
life and don't know this, this is the film he made about the end of
Commodore.
 Says Dave: "As usual with DVDs, I've been trying to think of some
useful, interesting, or fun 'extra stuff' to put on the disc. I have
too much stuff, basically, but in my continual search for meaning and
all that crap, I came up with the idea of 'IMPACT '. Basically, with
the Amiga as we know it pretty much moved from the single most
revolutionary personal computer in history to more of a footnote in
history, just what WAS its impact. I can play with words, but the
question is too large, and too personal, for just one input. So I've
decided to solicit answer to this basic question: what was/is the
Amiga's impact. On you, on the industry, on life on earth. I know a
piece of it. Some of you may have more to add. So, here's the game.
Think of it as a contest, or whatever. Simply put, you write up a
paragraph; something succinct, or you'll get edited, even if I like
what you said. It needs to fit on one 4:3 TV frame at NTSC resolution,
in quasi-readable type.
 "Send whatever you like to me at dhaynie@jersey.net. Put "[DBV]" in
the subject, and your preferred name at the end. I'll put the best
ones on the DVD."


{Taken from the Czech Amiga News site. Pay them a visit at:
http://amiga.czex.com - Note the new URL! Brad}
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       P E R F E C T   P A I N T   2 . 8 3   A V A I L A B L E 

29 Oct 2002

PerfectPaint V2.83 is available

 * New Arexx command:
 
 o pp_Sharpen
 
 o pp_Glass
 
 o pp_Colorize
 
 o pp_Convert2CMAP
 
 o pp_bmsave
 
 o pp_invbrushstencil
 
 o pp_AddShadow
 
 * Fix a bug with the cloud and gradient palette
 
 * Fix a bug with Arexx
 
 * New Tools under the Boing Icon:
 
 o Borders & Edges (Include 16 script, edge and some picture found in
the Net)
 
 o KATalysator © by Saint & Antibike Lets you create Album for the
web.
 
 * New asynchron window: History (All loaded and saved picture are
stored with info and thumbnail)
 
 * New Arexx Box Script: Cloud II
 
 * For the Fun: New General Script: Snake (a game in arexx with
PfPaint)
 
 * Load and Save ClipBoard
 
 * Improve script: Funny border with Filled Rounded boxes
 
 * Improve Save PNG: PNGtool is used to save PNG picture Current mask
can be used to create the alpha chanel of the png picture. Alpha
Chanel of the brush can be used to create the alpha chanel of the png
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               M O O V I D   1 . 6   R E L E A S E D 

28 Oct., 2002

 MooVId AVI/MOV player with GUI, 3ivX, Divx, MPEG4, QT3-4-5-6, INDEO
and PPC  support for Amiga computers

                       Last version: 1.6 (30.09.2002)
Required hardware:

Kickstart 3.0 (3.1 Recommended)
MC68020 or better (68040 recommended for bigger AVI/MOVs)
ECS or AGA chipset (on ECS the playback is only 16 grayscale)
1 MB of free memory
PowerPC processor for PPC codecs

Required software:

Reqtools.library
z.library - for QuickTime streams
CyberGraphX or Picasso96 for GFX-Board playback
Installed WarpOS (PPC)
3ivxcodec.library for 3ivX playback (from www.3ivx.com)
avcodec.library/avcodecwos.library for divx, mpeg4, sorenson playback
(included)

Recommended hardware:

 MC68040/060 or PPC and ZorroIII graphicsboard (for bigger
animations), but MooVId can play 240x180 truecolor AVI/MOV at 15FPS
(without skipping) in perfect (!) colors on 030/50 AGA.

MooVId features:

 o AVI (Video for windows) and MOV (Quicktime) player in one file
 
 o Support the video overlay (PIP) of the CV/BVPPC, CV64/3d, PIV,
Voodoo boards (+)
 
 o Support MPEG4 codecs (MP41, MP42, MP43, DIV1, MPG4)
 
 o Support ALL divx variants (Divx ;-), OpenDivx, Divx4, Divx5.x)
 
 o Support Sorenson Video (SVQ1)
 
 o Support 3ivX
 
 o Support QuickTime3+ streams, QuickTime 64bit fileformat till
QuickTime6
 
 o Support INTEL Indeo 3.1 & 3.2 (IV31 & IV32)
 
 o Amithlon compatible
 
 o 100% assembly coded PPC codecs (WarpOS supported)
 
 o 100% assembly coded (fast & short)
 
 o Buffered I/O handling (direct playback from CD-ROM or HDD)
 
 o Timer Based frame skipping method
 
 o FULL AGA support (256 color/gray or ham8) (+)
 
 o Bugfree "18bit" gfx on AGA Amigas
 
 o Special (fast & very good ham8) STORM dither on AGA Amigas (+)
 
 o ECS Support (16 grayscale)
 
 o 16 grayscale Window playback
 
 o Full support of the CD32 akiko chip
 
 o Synchronized audio playing
 
 o On-fly selectable frame rate
 
 o Fully system friendly
 
 o Direct p96 support (no CGFX "emulation")
 
 o Direct CGFX support
 
 o Accelerated decoders for ZorroII gfxboards
 
 o Full GUI (check the screenshoot)


Supported codecs:

Video for Windows (.avi)


Supported video encoders:

Codec Name FourCC code Depth
Cirrus Logic AccuPak CLJR 24 bit
DivX ;-)(+) DIV3 24 bit
DivX4/OpenDivx(+) DIVX 24 bit
DivX5.xx(+) DX50 24 bit
Intel Indeo IV31/IV32 24 bit
MPEG4/MPEG4 V1(+) MPG4/MP41/DIV1 24 bit
MPEG4 V2(+) MP42 24 bit
MPEG4 V3(+) MP43 24 bit
Microsoft RGB RGB 8/16 bit
Microsoft Video 1 CRAM/MSVC 8/16 bit
Motion JPEG(+) MJPG 24 bit
Radius Cinepak(+) CVID 16/24/32 bit
Run Length Encoded RLE 8 bit
Intel RAW YUV9 16/24/32 bit


Supported audio codecs:

Audio format Channels Bits
DVI-ADPCM MONO/STEREO 4 bit (16bit)
PCM MONO/STEREO 8/16 bit
MPEGI-Layer2(+) MONO/STEREO
MPEGI-Layer3(+) MONO/STEREO
MS-ADPCM MONO/STEREO 4 bit (16bit)


Quicktime (.mov, .qt)


Supported video encoders:

Codec Name FourCC code Depth
3ivX Delta 2(+) 3IV1 24 bit
Apple Animation(+) RLE 8 bit (color/gray)
Apple Graphics(+) SMC 8 bit (color/gray)
Apple Video RPZA 16 bit
Intel Indeo IV31/IV32 24 bit
Joint Picture Experts Group(+) JPEG 24 bit
Radius Cinepak(+) CVID 16/24/32 bit
Sorenson Video(+) SVQ1 24 bit


Supported audio encoders:

Audio format Channels Bits
RAW MONO/STEREO 8/16 bit
TWOS MONO/STEREO 8/16 bit
IMA-ADPCM MONO/STEREO 4 bit (16 bit)
MACE 3:1 MONO/STEREO 8 bit
MACE 6:1 MONO/STEREO 8 bit
MPEGI-Layer3(+) MONO/STEREO


(+)=PPC accelerated
MPEG1/2 and AC3 audio support is in progress...

MooVId status:


 MooVId is SHAREWARE. You can check it's limited version in the OS3.9
(called Action) to reference.
 
 The registration fee is $10 or 10Euro for 68k only version, PPC+68k
version registration fee is $20 or 20Euro and after you will get free
updates too (when you have email address)
 
 Special registration fee for East European Amiga users (like Russia,
Poland, Hungary, Czech, the ex-communist countries): just 8Euro (68k
only version) and 15Euros (68k+PPC)!


http://www.dfmk.hu/~torokl/MooVId.html
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  C A T W E A S E L   M K 3   " F L I P P E R "   A V A I L A B L E

26 Oct., 202

Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper

four-in-one controller for
emulation support


 The third generation of Catweasel controllers shows again that
Catweasel has always been a bit more than just a floppy controller. If
you have started an emulator on a modern computer, you'll know that a
lot of things are different from the original machine. The new
computer can't read the original disks, the old joysticks don't fit,
and the keyboard has a lot of keys in a place that you're not used to.
Once you have adjusted to the new situation, bad sound effects or
music that just doesn't sound like what you've heard over and over
again more than ten years ago spoils the party.
 
 Catweasel MK3 solves all of these problems.
 
 As the name already tells, it's a PCI board for modern PCs, MACs and
the new computers AmigaOne and Pegasos. The surname "Flipper" suggests
that there's more to this interface. The new Catweasel is a so-called
flipcard, it can be plugged into the Zorro-slot of a classic-Amiga.
Even if you don't have one of these bus systems, there's another
connector for the clock-port of an Amiga 1200 - a small pin header on
the
 
 motherboard of the computer that's connected with a cable.
 
 The main purpose of the Catweasel has always been to allow access to
non-standard disks using normal PC-diskdrives, even if you usually
need a completely different computer for that. The capacity of the
drive does not matter in this case: A 5,25 inch drive with 1,2MByte
capacity will read and write a C-64 disk with 170KByte as well as a
3,5 inch drive with 1,44MByte can access a 1,76MByte Amiga disk.
Together with a company that has specialized in data recovery, we're
working on the implementation of more than 1100 different disk
formats, and it does not matter that this has been classified
impossible by others before. Even the 800KByte disks from older
Macintosh computers can be used in standard 1,44MB drives, although
the original drives have rotated their disks at variable speeds. You
can get a complete overview over the supported formats in the
technical data. Even if the format you desire is not yet supported, it
only requires a driver update to get new features out of the
controller.

 To bring the real feeling of the old games to new computers, the
Catweasel MK3 has two connectors for so-called digital joysticks. This
is the type of joystick that has been used by many computers of the
80s like C-64, VIC-20, Atari and Amiga. The connector was the same on
all these computers: A 9-pin Sub-D. Analog joysticks of that time
(so-called paddles) can also be used.
 
 Emulation does not necessarily mean to bring nostalgia to your
computer. AmigaOS XL and Amithlon bring an operating system to the
PC-world that is superior to the mainstream systems in many respects.
A lot of users of that software wanted to use real Amiga keyboards on
the PC, that's why the Catweasel MK3 has a mini-DIN connector for an
A4000 keyboard. If you want to use an A2000 or A3000 keyboard, this
can be done with a PS2 adapter that should be available in good
PC-shops.
 
 Last but not least, the Catweasel MK3 has an option to use the
original soundchip of the Commodore C-64, also known as SID (Sound
Interface Device). This part of the board has been carefully designed
in order to produce exactly the same sound that the C-64 produced.
There have been other attempts to bring this chip to the PC-world, but
none of them was really satisfying.
 
 Catweasel MK3 does not accept compromise in this matter. Even direct
comparative tests with a real C-64 reveal nearly no differencies. This
is also caused by a real Commodore-Chip that is being used to generate
the SID clock frequency. Luckily, we have a good quantity of these
chips in stock. An additional circuit that is contained on all
Catweasel MK3 can output a fourth voice even out of the later versions
of the SID (type 8580) that could be activated by a software trick on
the old version (type 6581). If you connect the Catweasel MK3 to the
internal CD-connector of your soundcard, you can hear the fourth voice
on a separate channel if you like.

Prices:

Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper: 84,90 EUR
special cable for Amiga 1200: 5,- EUR
Soundchip 6581 or 8580: 20,- EUR

 All prices include the German VAT of 16%. We'll start shipping on
november 25th, 2002.

individual Computers
Roermonder Str 228 | 52072 Aachen | Fax: +49 241 12088
www.jschoenfeld.de

http://www.jschoenfeld.com/products/cwmk3_e.htm
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            N E W   " D Y N A M I T E "   I S   V 2 . 2 

26 Oct., 2002

Requires: 

 Amiga with 68020 or better OS3.x, TCP/IP stack, CyberGraphx/P96 or
AGA with BlazeWCP, MUI3.8, AHI, identify.library 13.x, NList.mcc,
BetterBalance.mcc (optional), XPK V4.0 (optional)
 
 dynAMIte is a bomberman/dynablaster-clone that can be played (only)
over the internet (TCP/IP) by up to 8 players!
 
 This game runs on your WB and thus multitasks happily with all your
other programs, so just try it and become addicted! =)

---------------

 o Fixed a silly bug where a player could have had more than one
remotebomb resulting in hit-galore and serious other problems.
 
 o Active powerups are now displayed in an additional window. See Menu
-> Windows -> Active Power-Ups.
 
 o dynAMIte did not load a newly selected sampleset. Fixed.
 
 o DServer now resets teammode and brings in initial amount of bots
after the last player left the server.
 
 o DServer now also does highscores for teams.
 
 o Added another ARexx command to stop a running game called STOPGAME.
 
 o Added a new ARexx command called DOCHATLINE to DServer. DOCHATLINE
handles the passed string as if it was typed into the chat string
gadget.
 
 o DServer now uses MUI's built in ARexx interface instead of an own
implementation. Because of this I had to change the MUI-Application
base-name to match the old Arexxport name. You have to snapshot some
windows of DServer again.
 
 o Added an option to skip drawing of explosionanimation for blown up
powerups. See "graphics"-menu.
 
 o Added an option to skip redrawing of powerups every 3 frames. See
"graphics"-menu
 
 o Readded SKIPANIMS (skips drawing of bomb explosions) which is now
available from "graphics"-menu.
 
 o dynAMIte crashed on custompuppets if xpkNUKE.library was missing.
Fixed.
 
 o Did some cosmetical changes to DServer prefs.
 
 o Added a button to DServer to log in bots.
 
 o Dead players can't switch slots anymore to get resurrected.
 
 o From now on, dynAMIte uses its own network code
(dynAMIteNET.library) in favour of amarquee.library.
 
 o It's now possible to deactivate any powerup from within DServer.
 
 o If a player used a custompuppet in teammode, the puppetgfx was used
for the whole team the player was in (only in loginscreen). Fixed.
 
 o Removed timestatistics from the bottom of the gamewindow because of
its general usefulness.
 
 o It's now possible to disable smokeeffect used for laser and
kickbombs.
 
 o I've finally rewritten keyboard handling code and removed
dependency on lowlevel.library/GetKey(), so that it's now possible to
control the game from a keyboard connected to a Pegasos. This may also
fix some problems with some keyboard adapters for wintel keyboards.
 
 o Games with one human and n bots caused the gamecounter to be always
decreased by one for every game. Fixed.
 
 o Applied the same changes for timerstuff also to dynAMIte.
 
 o DServer will now save the highscores in a fixed timeinterval
instead of after every game.
 
 o Bots in DServer are now handled by an external client (detonator),
taking load off of DServer.
 
 o When a player logged off during a game, the bombs of this player
left some gfx on the playfield. Fixed.
 
 o Fixed a silly bug in DServer that caused enforcerhits when a user
tried to log into a full/offline server.
 
 o Rewritten timer stuff for DServer to get back some sigs for other
things.
 
 o Shield and other things never ran out for bots. Fixed.
 
 o Observers got games/wins accounted for highscore. Fixed.
 
 o dynAMIte crashed when one of the needed libraries wasn't found.
Fixed.
 
http://amisource.de/dynamite/
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        P O S E I D O N   U S B - S T A C K   O N - L I N E 


5 Oct., 2002 

 Poseidon USB-Stack now available as onlineversion from IOSPIRIT

 Chris Hodges and IOSPIRIT have signed a contract on the
online-distribution of the Poseidon USB stack. Thanks to the extensive
distribution infrastructure of IOSPIRIT, the worldwide availability of
Poseidon and various payment options are now guaranteed.
 
 The Poseidon USB stack unleashes the power and possibilities of the
Universal Serial Bus (USB) to you. With Poseidon you can now use
modern and low-priced USB-devices such as mice, keyboards, tablets,
joysticks, printers, scanners, webcams, digicams, flashcard-readers,
ZIP- and floppy-drives, harddisks and many more!

http://www.iospirit.de/
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 Q U A K E 2   F R O M   H Y P E R I O N   E N T E R T A I N M E N T


9 Oct., 2002

 Hyperion Entertainment completes Quake 2 Amiga port 

 Hyperion Entertainment is pleased to announce the completion of its
highly optimised Quake 2 port for the Amiga.
 
 A bundle containing the full PC version and a separate CD with the
Amiga executable, the Quake 2 installer, GUI and over 600 MB of
(compressed) extras such as (nearly 40!) Quake 2 mods, levels and
models, will be available shortly from your lo cal dealer. Pricing may
vary.
 
 The game complies with all the usual quality standards for which
Hyperion has become known in the Amiga market. Users can register
their copy of Quake 2 on the Hyperion website to obtain support and
download further mods and updates as they be come available.

System requirements are as follows:
- PPC equipped Amiga (WarpOS)
- 64 MB of memory (more recommended for certain mods)
- graphics-card (3D acceleration supported but not required)

 Dealers interested in distributing this product may contact
Timdg@hyperion-entertainment.com.
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01.Nov.2002
Robin Cloutman (ANF)


RC-FTPd offer at WOASE
For the duration of WOASE, I'll be offering rc-ftpd registration for the reduced price of £10, instead of the usual $20 (£13 + commision).

As I'm feeling nice, and am completely broke (petrol and entrance money only), while I'm at WOASE people will be able to register rc-ftpd in cash, in pounds, and in person. I'll take their details and give them a receipt, they'll get the personal keyfile when I get home and email them out :-)

See my website (above) for how to recognise me. (ps)

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31.Oct.2002
Andreas Balke (E-Mail)


Website Covering Amiga 600 as MP3-Player Renovated
Andreas Balke has completely redone his website covering his use of an A600 in his car as an MP3 player, and added improved, specialized pictures of the innards, the keyboard, and the side view in the car. In addition to that, he's taking on another project related to mobile Amigas: Frank's Suitcase-Amiga. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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31.Oct.2002
z5 (ANF)


A.D.A. presents Sulaco/Encore and additional screenshots
A.D.A. is proud to present Sulaco, Encore's high end Amiga demo from Abstract 2002, featuring gorgeous textures and graphics, a cool tune and nice design.

Extra screenshots were added to the following nice productions: Abecedarian/Iris(2), J'_/Ephidrena(4), Retrospectacular/Contraz(1), Klone/DCS(3), Push/Extreme(3), Exit planet dust/Artwork(3) and The Prey/Polka Brothers(2). (ps)

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31.Oct.2002
Faces of Mars (ANF)


Classic Radio Shows on CD-ROM
The Radio Plays CD-ROMs contain original radio shows from the USA and Great Britain. The programs are from the 30s to the 70s and have been specially, digitally prepared and converted to MP3 format for inclusion on these CD-ROMs. They may thereby played on all computer platforms (Amiga, Linux, Mac, Windows, modern CD-Players, etc) and an autoplayer for Windows is included. The Radio Plays represent the genres Adventure, Science Fiction, Mystery, Western and Mixed. Each CD has about 35 to 48 hours of programs.

The catalog contains among other things Tarzan, Superman, Buck Rogers, Dr. Who, Lord of the Rings, The Shadow, Sherlock Holmes and The Lone Ranger.

Dealers may order lots of 10 CDs from our dealer price list. With the order of 51 CDs or more there is an additional rebate of 10 percent. With the order of 100 the shipping and handling charges are eliminated.

Shipping and handling costs are 12 euros for the first 10 CDs, with more than 10 CDs, there is a 1 euro additional charge for each. These CDs come directly from the USA. Prices per CD are about 12 to 14 euros. You'll find more information by clicking on the title link. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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31.Oct.2002
AMIGAplus


AROS: IRC Channel Moves to New Server
The IRC channel of the alternative operating system AROS is now on the Freenode IRC network. You can make the connection at irc.freenode.net, or you can find another Freenode server at www.freenode.net. Long nicknames, nick registration and many other things are possible with this. The channel name is still #aros. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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31.Oct.2002
Oliver Hummel (ANF)


The World's First 32-bit Game Console?
This is not exactly burningly current news, but it is meaningful in an historical context. On my foraging for exotic game consoles I bumped into a very interesting Fujitsu product, the FM Towns Marty.

Fujitsu sold a lot of FM Towns PCs in the late 80s. At some point back then, they decided to develop a game console, and the FM Towns Marty came from that. The Marty was equipped with a 386 at 16 MHz, later there was a 486 version. It also had 2 megs of RAM. For storage there was a CD-ROM drive and a 3.5 inch floppy drive. For the graphics there were special custom chips which made 256 colors from a HiColor palette possible.

But the most interesting thing is: Marty was introduced in 1991! So the CD-32 loses its title as the first 32-bit console in the world to the Fujitsu Marty. By the way Marty may also be the second console to come with a CD-ROM drive (after the PC-Engine).

Because of the close compatibility to the FM Towns PCs there were also a lot of games available, but there were also specialized Marty games, including versions of the Lucas Arts classics Zak McKraken and Monkey Island, and I would guess that these were the best versions of these games, what with 256 colors and not the grisly MIDI music found in the PC version.

Pictures of the FM Towns Marty may be viewed here and here.

Because Marty was not officially sold outside Japan it's difficult to come by information on it. So I suppose the CD-32 could also claim to be the world's first 32-bit game console. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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31.Oct.2002
RUX - Günther Klug v. Biedermann (ANF)


TurboCalc Going Open Source?
There's about a fifty percent chance that TurboCalc will go open source.

Motivated by the free release of AWeb and other programs, I wrote TurboCalc author Michael Friedrich a couple weeks ago, to ask if he might entrust TurboCalc to another programmer or programming group for further development.

Observation: TurboCalc is a spreadsheet (table calculation) program, such as Lotus 1-2-3 (tm) or Excel (tm) for PCs, or MaxiPlan (tm) for the Amiga.

I got an answer the day before yesterday (excerpt):

Subject: RE: Open Source TurboCalc
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:40:51 +0100
...
the idea of open source sounds good, but I am not so sure if others would enjoy working with my code:

300,000 lines of sparsely commented assembler code is not going to be easy to read, even I had some problems with it :-)
....
I'll write you again.
Cordially, Michael


His comments so far. Certainly he will want to confer with Stefan Ossowski of GTI.

To raise some question (and spur discussion):
  • What do past, present (and eventually new) TurboCalc users think of using a further developed TurboCalc? Please don't write a list of requirements of WHAT needs to be improved or added. You'll get a chance to express these comments!

  • Are there programmers who are CAPABLE (this genre is not the simplest) and who WANT to develop Turbocalc further? I'll do what I can to help and encourage as a Betatester from the start.
I'll be happy to hear sincere comments and discussion. (ps) (Translation: dm)

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30.Oct.2002
RP-Online


RP-Online: Philips don't want to tolerate problems with copyprotected music CDs
»Some copy protected music CDs don't work with several CD or DVD players. If a note about that is missing at the cover this is a fault. Customers might bring in that case the CD back to the dealer and demand their money back.
The Philips company, the inventor of the CD technique and licenser for "Compact Discs", doesn't want to tolerate this fault anymore. Philips manager Gijs Wirtz said to "Computerbild": "CDs, which engender problems by replaying them do not fulfill the rule for a Compact Disc. A real CD should work with every device. Even with CD ROM drives, DVD and car CD players."«
Complete article (German) by the title link. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
derStandard.at


derStandard.at: Linux ready for commercial use
»Study confirms the full usability of that open source operating system for commercial use as done by small firms or big companies.
There have some details from a big Linux study which will be published in the middle of November went public already. The market research institute Bloor Research, specialized on technology studies, has published a study, hired by IBM , which declares Linux as a usable operating system for firms independent of their size.«
Complete article (German) available via the title link. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Free Pascal


Compiler: Free Pascal V1.0.6 for Amiga in seight
After version 1.0.6 of the compilers Free Pascal has been published officially and a first snapshot (version 1.0.7) for Linux-m68k is available, you might not wait too long for the Amiga-m68k version.

The latest Amiga version is based on Version 0.99.5. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
(ANF)


Burnig software: New makecdfs.module V45.7 for MakeCD V3.2b10
By the title link there is a new makecdfs.module v45.7 for MakeCD v3.2b10 provided for download and testing.

P.S.: The archive is packed with -lh7-, I hope XFH is able to decrunch this.

P.P.S.: The archive was exchanged and can be decrunched with Lha.

Note:
If you replace your V11.3 version with the new makecdromfs.module V45.7, then MakeCD 3.2 beta 10 also allows you to write Joliet and HFS tracks. This module also supports a better, extended file list format - see the readme that is included with the new module. It is brought to you by Heinz Wrobel, who should be contacted regarding all problems with the makecdromfs.module. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Falko Splittgerber (ANF)


Video player: Frogger Version 2.05
Frogger 2.05 (code name: 'never say never')
New Frogger release fixes few bugs, introduces ra demuxer and fli demuxer (sadly, no fli/flc video decoder available yet, should be soon). Last, but not least, there is WMA decoder included. Enjoy.

Alternative download from highantdev.de/frogger/ (ps)

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30.Oct.2002
Dennis Lohr (ANF)


Music: New song on Psyria homepage
Yesterday on the homepage of Psyria, a new song was published, which originally was written by Bjorn Lynne.

You will find "Messages" in the download area of psyria.de.

Bjorn Lynne made for this song a Remix Contest, which ends on 31th October 2002. Further information you can find on lynnemusic.com. (ps)

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30.Oct.2002
Stephan Rupprecht


Stephan Rupprecht: SGrab V1.22 and PNGTool V1.4
Stephan Rupprecht has made available updates for two of his useful tools. The screen grabber SGrab is now downloadable in version 1.22, and the PNGTool in version 1.4.

Download:
sgrab.lha
PNGTool.lha (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Jim Steichen, Author of AmigaTalk (ANF)


AmigaTalk V2.2 uploaded to Aminet
I had to update V2.1 of AmigaTalk to correct some minor problems, hence the unplanned uploading of V2.2. (The update isn't arrived yet on Aminet).

HISTORY
~~~~~~~
For version 2.2 the following enhancements/bug fixes were made:
  • Fixed the install script (by deleting the History.txt copy action & including the Images directory in the distribution).
  • Added Status Window coordinate bookeeping to the AmigaTalk.env file.
  • Added more error detection code to initialization of the AmigaTalk screen code so that the Command & Status window will fill whatever screen you select. I've been able to check almost all screen modes that the CyberVision64/3D uses (except for 16-bit 1024 * 768, which shows a black screen). AmigaTalk will not let you use a screen smaller than 640 * 400, so don't try to. If you rename AmigaTalk.env, AmigaTalk will use the coordinates from your Workbench screen (or whatever screen is active).
  • Added a ScreenModeID ToolType to the Icon (default: 0x40D20001).
  • See AmigaTalk:help/History.guide for the rest.
(ps)

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30.Oct.2002
Lars 'Ghandy' Sobiraj (ANF)


Event: Website for THE PARTY updated
The website of one of the oldest scene parties at all, THE PARTY, was put online with an new design today. The Party is held, like every year, from December the 27th to December the 29th in central Denmark at the congress center in Aars. Unfortunately there is only little left from that scene spirit of the first years. The Party became more a meeting point for gamers and those, who only want to fill up their hard drives via network. Those who are atracted by the prizes (at least EUR 1000 for the 1st prize at the mixed double demo competition) and the professional organisation should have a view to the new homepage. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Lars 'Ghandy' Sobiraj (ANF)


Event: Radwar birthday party in early November in Heinsberg
At November the 9th 17 years ago the C64/Amiga group Radwar was foundeed and for that score the boys from Heinsberg like to go wild and party once again! Mws, Arnd, Crazy & Co. have gained some attention with well organized scene parties during the recent years. This year it is again that you leave your own computers at home because it's a party for the people not for their equipment. It's partytime! (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Mikey C (ANF)


WOASE - You are not going to believe this 2! - The Sequel!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very proud to announce that this year's World of Amiga Southeast show is not only going to be the finest ever, but also the most feature packed.

We have patiently waited for the go ahead to announce one more attendee, subject to confirmation. We are now able to do so, but first we would like to recap on what is already happening.

  • Amiga - Announcements/AOS4.0
  • Eyetech - AmigaOne
  • Thendic France/Bplan - Pegasos/Morphos
  • Quake II/Software Tycoon/Tales of Tamar (Buy and Demonstrated)
Other Exhibitors:
  • Fore-Matt Home Computing
  • Kicksoft
  • Weird Science
  • 100% Amiga Magazine
  • The Crypt
  • Total Amiga Magazine
  • ZeoNeo
  • Mediator Support Team
Usergroups:
  • Amiga North Thames
  • Amiga Support Association
  • Blackpool Amiga Club
  • Huddersfield Amiga Usergroup
  • and of course, South Essex Amiga Link
Presentations:
  • Amiga One Presentation
  • Amiga Announcement
  • OS4 Presentation
  • After Show Q&A Session
Now, we are proud to announce that the last attendees will be: Hyperion-Entertainment. Yes, you read that right, the Hyperion Team are flying over from Germany to the UK not only to ensure you get your copies of Quake II, (very special delivery) but Ben Hermans will personally host the OS4 presentation with the rest of the Hyperion Team in support.

World of Amiga Southeast 2002. Dare you be anywhere else?

More on the Q&A Session and Presentation/Announcements running order tomorrow. Please note, Doors open 12 noon sharp. No earlier. (ps)

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30.Oct.2002
Golem - IT News


Golem: Yahoo favorites PHP
»PHP substitutes ASP, Java or XSLT
Yahoo switch for a major part of their webpages to PHP, this was announced by Michael J. Radwin at the PHP-Con 2002. Yahoo will mainly substitute their proprietary systems by this open source scripting language.«
Complete article see title link. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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30.Oct.2002
Martin Steigerwald


pro-linux.de: "DIN A4" for the Internet
»1dok.org aims to establish an open and independent standard format for electronic documents based on XML by OpenOffice.org, said the organization.
An essential part of this project is the initiation of a community process with getting attending as most citizens (Internet users), firms, universities and administration departments as possible to dwell the need for establishing a standard document format to the government. On that score the registered association 1dok.org was foundet.«

Further information is available via the the title link and at 1dok.org. (ps) (Translation: ub)

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29.Oct.2002
Jürgen Klawitter


Text viewer: Next Version 3.5
The new version 3.5 of the text viewer Next of Jürgen Klawitter is released. NEXT is text viewer, but also a replacement for AmigaGuide, a HTML-Offline-Browser, Datatypes-Viewer, Decruncher, Printutility, and many more.

Download: Next3.5.lha (153 KB) (ps) (Translation: gf)

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29.Oct.2002
AMIGAplus


Database: XBaze Version 7.2 Beta 6
Rafal Kaczmarczyk has released version 7.2 beta of his database 'XBaze'. The program features an easy-to-use editor for the input of data and the layout (Drag&Drop). It runs under AmigaOS 3.0

Bugreports and suggestions send to rav@nowydwor.wroc.pl.

Download: XB-7.2b6.lha (ps) (Translation: gf)

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29.Oct.2002
AMIGAplus


Antivirus-Program: VirusExecutor Version 2.26
Jan Erik Olausen has released version 2.26 of VirusExecutor. Here a few details:

  • Name: VirusExecutor v2.26
  • Archive name: VirusExecutor.lha
  • Archive size: 306.305 Bytes
  • Date: 28th October 2002
  • Coder: Jan Erik Olausen - vht-dk
  • Requirements: AmigaOS 2.04, xvs.library (inkl.), reqtools.library, xfdmaster.library, xadmaster.library
(ps) (Translation: gf)

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29.Oct.2002
Halvadjian Georges (ANF)


Paint program: PerfectPaint V2.83
At least PerfectPaint V2.83 is available. What's new:
  • New Arexx command
  • Fix a bug with the cloud and gradient palette
  • Fix a bug with Arexx
  • New Tools under the Boing Icon:
    • Borders & Edges (Include 16 script, edge and some picture found in the Net)
    • KATalysator (© by Saint & Antibike) Lets you create Album for the web.
  • New asynchron window: History (All loaded and saved picture are stored with info and thumbnail)
  • New Arexx Box Script: Cloud II
  • For the Fun: New General Script: Snake (a game in arexx with PfPaint)
  • Load and Save ClipBoard
  • Improve script: Funny border with Filled Rounded boxes
  • Improve Save PNG: PNGtool is used to save PNG picture
Current mask can be used to create the alpha channel of the png picture. Alpha channel of the brush can be used to create the alpha channel of the png picture. (ps)

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28.Oct.2002
ANN


Event: The Ottawa Amiga Show 2002 - Website update
The website of the Ottawa Amiga Show 2002, which will take place on 09th November 2002 in Ottawa/Canada, was brought up to date. (ps) (Translation: sk)

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28.Oct.2002
Olivier Fabre


Two new scripts for AWeb by Olivier Fabre
Olivier Fabre published two small scripts for AWeb. MyNewWindow.awebrx opens a new window, pushes it into the left lower corner and activates the URL field. PicView.awebrx is used, in order to view a picture with an external viewer (PicShow). (ps) (Translation: sk)

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28.Oct.2002
Christoph Gutjahr (ANF)


Amiga port of Gnutella (early beta version) available
SixK made an early beta version of a Gnutella client for AmigaOS available. Now he is looking for beta testers to try out this program. Further details are available at the title link. (ps) (Translation: sk)

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28.Oct.2002
Achim Stegemann (ANF)


Chess: AmiChess bugfix
There is a bugfixed version of AmiChess available at the title link. This update repairs the problem that many users with smaller Workbenches could not open the play window. At least a resolution of 800x600 pixels is needed now. (ps) (Translation: sk)

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28.Oct.2002
ANN


Datatypes: akJFIF/PNG/TIFF Update Version 45.7
Due to a screwed test setup, a buggy akJFIF 45.6 version went to Aminet. As a result, 45.7 of all three datatypes now is available for download on my website (www.ar-kleinert.de) This is because Aminet has a 10 day upload delay for updates - and additionally I might not be able to do any uploads the first week of November.

Download:
akJFIF-dt.lha (Aminet Bugfix)
akPNG-dt.lha
akTIFF-dt.lha (ps)

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28.Oct.2002
Virtual Dimension (ANF)


Videos of LARP Tamar I and LARP Tamar II online
Celebrating the release of the online-game "Tales of Tamar" the video about the second LARP from the world Tamar can now be downloaded. Additionally we present to you a few photos from the LARP II.

You can now also download the video about the first LARP again and a few download-links have been fixed. (ps)

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28.Oct.2002
Kieron Wilkinson (ANF)


C.A.P.S.: Update from 28th October 2002
C.A.P.S. Update: 28th October 2002
New Work-In-Progress update at the Classic Amiga Preservation Society website:
  • New Disk Formats
  • Density Detection
  • Copylock (Amiga and ST)
  • PROTEC
  • Analyser Changes
  • Saving Support Routines
(ps)

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28.Oct.2002
WHDLoad


Installer: WHDLoad - New packets (until 29.10.2002) (Update)
With WHDLoad you can install games on your harddrive which were originally made only for use with disks. The following packets have been added or updated since our last message:

  • 29.10.02 improved: Indiana Jones & The Fate of Atlantis (Lucasfilms Games) supports crunched executable versions
  • 28.10.02 new: Top Secret (The Hidden) done by Codetapper
  • 28.10.02 improved: Super Grand Prix (Codemasters) supports another version, faster decrunching
  • 28.10.02 new: Shanghai (Activision) done by Psygore
  • 28.10.02 improved: Pro Tennis Simulator (Code Masters) supports another version
  • 28.10.02 improved: Pro PowerBoat Simulator (Codemasters) supports another version
  • 26.10.02 new: Shadow of the Beast 2 Demo (Psygnosis) done by Psygore
  • 26.10.02 new: Fast Lane (Digital Integration) done by Galahad
  • 25.10.02 new: Super Tetris (Spectrum Holobyte) done by JOTD
  • 25.10.02 new: Final Assault (Epyx) done by JOTD
  • 24.10.02 improved: Secret of Monkey Island (Lucasfilm Games) supports another version, new icons
  • 24.10.02 improved: Pirates! (Microprose) supports floppy version too
(ps)

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28.Oct.2002
Andreas Kürzinger (ANF)


Mail program: New Developer version of YAM from 26.10.2002
There is a new developer version 2.4 of the mail program YAM which in the meantime has become Open Source. This is a version which is still in progress and which therefore possibly contains bugs. The developer team offers no support and gives no guarantee! Any requests done by email will also not be answered. You use it on your own risk!

The changes which were made you can read in this list. You can get further information on the Yamos SourgeForge-site.

Download: YAM24Dev.lzx (ps)

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27.Oct.2002
ANN


Game: dynAMIte V2.2
On 27th October 2002, version 2.2 of the networkable Bomberman/Dynablaster clone 'dynAMIte' has been released. This version contains a number of smaller bug fixes and, a.o.t., improved network handling. All changes can be gathered from the Readme.

dynAMIte runs on Amigas from CPU 68020, AmigaOS 3.x, TCP/IP stack, CyberGraphx/P96 or AGA with BlazeWCP, MUI3.8, AHI, identify.library 13.x, NList.mcc, BetterBalance.mcc (optional) as well as XPK V4.0 (optional).

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
ANN


MPEG: SMPEG V0.4.4 - MPEG-1 player library for SDL
An Amiga version of the MPEG-1 player library 'SMPEG' with sound support has been released, including a simple player program.

Video playback is based on the Berkeley MPEG player 'mpeg_play v2.2'. Sound output is by way of a slightly modified version of the 'mpegsound-Library' of Splay V0.8.2.

SMPEG thus supports MPEG audio (MP3), MPEG-1 video and MPEG system streams.

The library is subject to the GNU Library Public License (LGPL) Version 2 and has been compiled with -m68020-60.

With 'plaympeg', a simple video player for testing the library is included (also required is the SDL library: CGX, AHI, etc.).

The C library interfaces are 'documented' in the file 'smpeg.h' and the MPEG*.h files.

Download: smpeg-0.4.4.lha (696K) (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
David Zaroski (gg-announce)


Geek Gadgets: Status after breakdown on 10th October 2002
On 10th October 2002, the Geek Gadgets project's hardware (gcc, ixemul.library...) broke down. This affected the power supply as well as two hard disks, one with the current system backup and another with the complete system backup (about a year old).

Currently, only the mailing lists are active. Due to the low activities in the lists, these have been reduced to 'gg-announce' and 'gg'.

The 'gg' list currently has a discussion about the status and the future of Geek Gadgets. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Online Games


AOG: nettoe
On 27th October, another networkable game for MorphOS computers, 'nettoe', has been added to Amiga Online Games. This is a Tic Tac Toe like puzzle game. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Martin Kuchinka's home page


PowerD: Updated mcc_toolbar and mcc_htmltext archives
On 27th October 2002, updates of the archives mcc_toolbar and mcc_htmltext for the programming language 'PowerD' have been released. These contain the respectively necessary files to be able to use above MUI classes with PowerD. Another example has been added to each. Furthermore, a couple of links have been added to the Web site.

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Flame


Amiga Flame: 6th anniversary, Go For Goal, Space-Flight simulation
The Amiga online games magazine 'Amiga Flame' celebrates its 6th anniversary, reports about an ice hockey game for AmigaDE with 'Go For Goal', and about a Spaceflight simulation which is in the first development stage.

On 12th October 1996, Philip Cosby went online with Amiga Flame, so the online magazine is celebrating its 6th anniversary. Philip Cosby is glancing back to this origin in an article, describes the current situation and the reason why he started Amiga Flame: "It was as though Amiga users were in a dark room and could see no future, only darkness. I had to light up that room and show them that there are many amazing and exciting games in development."

With Go For Goal, an ice hockey game for AmigaDE is in development. It is inspired by the C-64 game 'Hattrick'. In 'Go For Goal' you control one field player and the goal keeper - the computer acts as opponent.

This game is being developed a.o. by Gabriel Hauber, who is also involved in the Java AmigaDE classes 'Jami'.

The target platform is currently PDAs with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. At a later stage, this will be customizable, so screen sizes from mobile phones up to desktop computers will be supported.

For more information about the game you can mail Gabriel Hauber (gabrielh@gabrielhauber.com).

Amiga Flame has found out, that a new developer team is planning to develop a spaceflight simulation. According to team member Johan Dams, the game will be along the lines of Elite/Frontier. One of the ideas is that the game should be playable over the Internet.

The developers are aware of this project's scope and are looking for talented gfx artists and programmers to push the project forward. Interested people should mail Johan Dams (amiga@sin.khk.be). (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Amiga Future


HTML: HSC macros V1.53
On 25th October 2002, Matthias Bethke has released an update of the macros for his HTML preprocessor 'HSC'. This update fixes a small bug and improves the section macros.

Download: macros.hsc.gz (16K) (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
ANN


Magazine: The Crypt #26
On 26th October 2002, issue #26 of the online magazine 'The Crypt' has been published. This issue goes by the title of 'Warlocks, Wizards and Witches'.

It contains a.o.t. an interview with Eoin Lambkin of SatDrive which deals with the issue of broadband Internet via satellite. In the hardware area, there are a.o.t. articles about the Brother MPrint printer and the 750MB Zip drive by Iomega.

Befitting the season, it even contains some recipes for Halloween snacks: "Worm Burgers", "Simple Pimples" and "Strained Eyeballs".

Plus many more articles.

The magazine can be read online through the WWW, and is available as HTML version for download.

Download: Online26.zip (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
amiga.org


Amiga.sf: UnRAR V3.10 beta, autotrace V0.30 a. o.
The following ports are newly available for download on the Amiga.sf Web site: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Andreas Weyrauch (A.W.Design) (ANF)


Handy: Amiga theme for the Sony/Ericsson T68i mobile phone
Andreas Weyrauch (A.W.Design) has created an Amiga theme for the Sony/Ericsson T68i mobile phone. This can be downloaded through the title link. Additionally, there are two screenshots of the theme for previewing. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Achim Stegemann (ANF)


Chess: AmiChess and Crafty
Achim Stegemann writes:
"Although having been announced as soon as the beginning of October, the two new chess programs AmiChess and Crafty have finally found their way into the Aminet.

AmiChess is a GNUChess 5.0.4 based program with a GUI making use of MUI.

Alas, some users have already told me that AmiChess doesn't run on their Amiga. I don't know the reason for this, as it works without problems on my computers (Amiga, Amithlon and UAE). In this case I am asking all users with this problem to mail me their Amiga configuration and a SnoopDOS log file.

The second program, Crafty, is an Amiga port of the very strong program by Bob Hyatt. The most current version 18.15 has been ported. Crafty can only be played under ixemul in pure text mode in a shell. In return it has proven itself to be a very strong opponent!

The binaries of both programs have been compiled towards a 68020/68881 combination and thus should run on this or better CPU configurations. Due to the source code's particularities, a PPC port is currently impossible. However, fast x86 emulators like UAE, AmigaXL or Amithlon are an adequate substitute.

Further information can be found on my home page."

AmiChess runs from AmigaOS 3.5/3.9, MUI 3.8 and CPU 68020 with FPU 68881.

Crafty requires the ixemul.library V48+ and runs from CPU 68020 with FPU 68881.

Download: (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Jens Schönfeld (ANF)


individual Computers: Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper and PCI POST code display
Two new products are listed on individual Computers' Web site. These are 'Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper' and 'PCI POST code display' respectively. There are exact delivery dates for both products. More information can be found under the title link.

Catweasel MK3 PCI/Flipper is on one side a PCI board for PCs, Macs, AmigaOne and Pegasos, and the other side (thus 'Flipper') can be stuck into the Zorro Bus of a classical Amiga. In addition, this board contains a connector for the A1200's clock port.

Beside the traditional Catweasel functions, support for diverse floppy disk formats (C64 floppy, Amiga etc.), three new functions have been added:
  • Support for digital Joysticks (VIC 20, C-64, Amiga)
  • Mini-DIN connector for an Amiga 4000 keyboard. Whoever wants to use an A2000 or A3000 keyboard can do so using a PS/2 adaptor which can be bought in well-stocked PC shops.
  • Additionally the board offers the possibility of inserting the C-64's original Soundchip (SID). According to the manufacturer, greatest care was taken to make sure that the chip really sounds exactly like in the original computer.
PCI POST-Code display (Port 80 Display) is a diagnostics board for all computers with PCI slots.

The PC BIOS has a built-in diagnostics help, which writes each step of the self diagnosis, the so-called Power-On Selftest (short: POST), to the PCI bus. On a two-digit display, the POST-Code Display shows the Hex code, which then can be translated into plain language with the help of a table from the BIOS' manufacturer.

As many errors are caused by the power supply, five LEDs additionally show the state of all voltages on the PCI bus.

Further information about the products can be obtained through the title link. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Oliver Gerler (rockus.at) (ANF)


Hardware: Ariadne 2 - purpose of the three I/O connectors
The Ariadne 2 ethernet board by Village Tronic has three additional I/O connectors which so far hadn't been publicly documented.

Now, this weekend Oliver Gerler has had some time to spare and found out about these ports' functions by way of reverse engineering. He presents the result of this reverse engineering on his home page.

As this is no official documentation, the information should be regarded with due caution. (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Scott A Pistorino (ANF)


Web catalogue: AmigaSource with 1001 links
The Amiga specific Web catalogue 'AmigaSource' now contains 1001 links in more than 40 categories. Scott A Pistorino writes:

"Hello All.

AmigaSource.com is proud to announce that it has finally reached the 1000+ link mark. (1001 to be exact!) Since it's start a little over 1 year ago AmigaSource has been a solid replacement to the long gone Amiga Web Directory.

With over 40 easy to browse categories and basic search engine just about everything under the sun for the Amiga can be found here. From Software to Hardware, Articles to Shows & Other OS's to Miscellaneous, AmigaSource has attempted to catalog them all.

I have personally spent hundreds of hours locating, verifying & cataloging the 1000+ sites dedicated to the Amiga and computers in general. I ask you to please take the time and drop in, look around, make suggestions, point out errors/mistakes and most importantly add more sites!! If this site has helped just one Amiga user my job is done but I believe it can do MUCH more!!

I would also like everyone to PLEASE spread the word about AmigaSource. If you like what you see please add a link/graphic to my site. I'll do the same for you! I have learned a lot the past year and plan to keep improving the site. I have a few new ideas up my sleeves. Stay tuned!

To everyone who has contacted me in the past year thanks for your support!! To everyone else?? What are you waiting for??

For more information anout the site please visit the updated about AmigaSource page.

Thank you
Scott A Pistorino
webmaster@amigasource.com
P.S. I not taking MY site down and going home!!!" (sd) (Translation: cb)

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27.Oct.2002
Kultpower.de (ANF)


Kultpower: Starkiller #8 plus 71 new Mega-Fun covers
Starkiller #8, as well as 71 new Mega-Fun covers have been published on Kultpower.de.

Starkiller #8: 'In den Fängen des Tentakels' from Powerplay 11/1988 is online with exclusive comment by Heinrich Lenhardt.

Re: Mega-Fun covers, Kultpower.de write:
"lowbert has sent in all of 71 new Mega-Fun covers (attention: 730 KBytes cover previews!)! Thus the number of available covers of this magazine has increased to 90." (sd) (Translation: cb)

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26.Oct.2002
Boing Attitude / Glames (email)


Boing Attitude: Crossword Evolution preview
Following the title link you'll find a preview in French language of Crossword Evolution, the new game of Zeoneo on AmigaDE. (ps) (Translation: wk)

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26.Oct.2002
Gareth Knight (ANF)


Amiga Interactive Guide: Walker concept designs
To celebrate the World of Amiga show, Amiga Interactive Guide is proud to reveal six concept designs of the Amiga Walker. Weep nostalgic tears for the familiar desktop! Jump for joy at the mini-tower version! And quake in fear at the bizarre blue Walker! (ps)

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