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02.Jun.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


AROS: Koules 1.4 R1.11
Matthias Rustler has ported the game Koules (screenshot) in version 1.4 R1.11 to AROS/x86. Joysticks and sound are not supported.

Download: koules.i386-aros.zip (46 KB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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02.Jun.2008
(ANF)


morphzone.org: Breakdown
Because of a fire at the webhoster The Planet about 9000 servers of the provider failed. Therefore the MorphOS-portal morphzone.org was not available.

Meanwhile Morphzone is available again but there might be little problems or slower transfer rates during the next hours and days. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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02.Jun.2008
scacom.de.vu (ANF)


PDF-Magazine: SCACOM Auktuell, issue 6
SCACOM.aktuell is a free PDF-magazine which is about home computers developed by Commodore. The most extensive issue offers 46 pages as well as background pictures and a C64-disk.

The publisher wishes all much fun and asks for your feedback. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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01.Jun.2008
Thorsten Mampel (ANF)


Ninth Amiga-Meeting Nord in Bad Bramstedt
Thorsten Mampel, first chairman of the ACH association, writes: The Amiga-Club Hamburg and Amiga-Club Schleswig-Holstein are proud to announce the 9th "Amiga-Meeting Nord" in Bad Bramstedt, Germany. (Bad Bramstedt is about 50 km away from Hamburg) This meeting is for every "Amiga" User and starts on Friday 31th October (Users of Amiga-compatible systems like MOS, AROS... are welcome too !) The event is located at the Hotel Tanneneck in Bad Bramstedt. In the last years the Meeting became one of the biggest Amiga events in northern Germany. Up to 40 users can bring their computers and use it in an generously room of the hotel. They can connect to a LAN with internet access.

Some of the agenda items that are planned:
  • scene demo and movie presentations on a video projector
  • private market for used hard- and software
  • presentations of up-to-date Amiga developments
  • making a "party-cd" by the users
  • Local Area Network with internet access
  • webcam and much more...
The most important thing is always having fun! If the developers want to present their products to the Amiga community on the event, a special price is offered for the meeting. 65 EURO instead of 82 EUR or 32,50 instead of 41 EURO (see "costs" below...) Please feel free and contact Thorsten Mampel for more detail informations. Amiga users can sign up under the title link or directly with Norbert Kapahnke with the phone number +49 04192/500071.

Costs:
  • from Friday to Sunday (the entire meeting), including hotel room, two dinners and breakfast for 82 EURO
  • from Friday to Saturday or Saturday to Sunday (two days), including hotel room, one dinner and breakfast for 41 EURO
  • one day without any accommodation as a daily guest for 5 EURO
(snx) (Translation: cad)

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01.Jun.2008
Amiga.org (Web page)


EasyNet 0.167
With its user interface, EasyNet simplifies network configuration; by AmigaKit, the program is enclosed with various network hardware and can be updated over the live update function.

Changes:
  • New Live Update system
  • Network services added
  • Added / updated in-built I.S.P. presets
  • Fixed minor User Interface bugs
  • Added more diagnostic checks for user errors
(snx) (Translation: cad)

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31.May.2008
naTmeg (ANF)


MorphOS: VLC 0.8.6f beta 6
Rupert Hausberger has published an update of his MorphOS-port of the media player VLC.

Changes in version 0.8.6f beta 6:
  • Added MorphOS OpenGL (TinyGL) provider module
  • Added freetype-module, and so ttf-OSD text
  • Added modplug-module for all kind of tracker-mods (untested)
  • Improved all MorphOS modules. Combined functions, made things using less space and memory
  • Enabled aspect-ratio- and corp-cycling when pressing 'a' or 'c'
  • Prepared source for a MUI interface module
Download: vlc-0.8.6f-morphos_beta6.lha (7 MB, Readme) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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31.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Instant Messenger SabreMSN, Alpha 10
James 'jahc' Carroll has published another alpha version of his Instant Messenger for the MSN-netzwork. Additional to a bug fix which caused a crash alpha version 10 now also offers emoticons but currently without animation (screenshot 1,2).

Download: SabreMSN_20080531_new.lha (380 KB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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31.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


Video magazine: AmitopiaTV 6
AmitopiaTV is an English video magazine about the Amiga. The sixth issue includes the following topics:
  • Cannon Fodder music video
  • MorphOS 2 on Efika
  • Blender tutorial
(snx) (Translation: dr)

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31.May.2008
Cloanto (E-Mail)


Cloanto: Emulation package Amiga Forever 2008
Preceding an official press-release scheduled for next week, Cloanto today announced the availability of the next version of their emulation package:

After more than two years of work, Amiga Forever 2008 is being officially released today. This new version is the most significant upgrade ever in the Amiga Forever series. It sets new references in usability, while more than tripling the featured content and providing easy access to a universe of free downloads.

The new player for Windows is nothing short of revolutionary, while feeling as familiar and easy to use as a media player (Screenshots). Beyond its beautiful skin, it uses heuristic logic to autoconfigure downloaded games (including double clicks on disk images), and supports features such as saved states, disk write undo and dual monitor setups.

On the cross-platform front, the KX Light standalone boot environment features a new kernel and hard disk installation (with online updates). The Gallery section (Plus Edition CD) includes the full and original 1979 Tripos (AmigaOS precursor) presentation, and new "top secret" Amiga-Atari documents, while tons of new games and demoscene productions are sure to deliver long hours of enjoyment. For the technically-minded, Amiga Forever 2008 also includes new ROMs, new ADFs, new HDFs, and better support for WHDLoad, AmiKit and AmigaSYS (crash-course for upgraders).

Owners of a previous version of Amiga Forever (any edition, either downloadable or physical) can upgrade at a reduced price.

The Amiga Forever team at Cloanto would again like to thank the numerous Amiga Friends for their long-time support (and patience, in recent months), and the many contributors who made Amiga Forever possible (as listed in the Credits section of the Amiga Forever documentation). (snx)

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31.May.2008
Amiga.org (Webseite)


MorphOS: Word Me Up XXL
The AmigaOS-4-game "Word Me Up XXL" by Boing Attitude mixes arcade and puzzle elements and is now available for MorphOS as well (screenshot). There is a demo version with four of the 60 levels. Additionally to the link on the homepage you can download the game from the following site:

Download: WordMeUpXXL_Demo_Mos.lha (17 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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29.May.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Four SDL-game ports by PFP
"Porting for Profit" has compiled four SDL-games for AmigaOS 4: Jump Action (Jump-and-Run-game), Jooleem (puzzle-game), High Moon (space-shooter for two players) and a Breakout-clone called Brickshooter.

Download:
brickshooter.lha (3 MB)
highmoon.lha (2 MB)
jooleem.lha (10 MB)
jumpaction.lha (2 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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28.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: 3D-Shooter Descent 2
Hans-Jörg Frieden has ported the 3D-shooter D2X which is an OpenGL-version of Descent 2, to AmigaOS 4 (screenshot).

Additional to the libSDL the game files of the Windows- or Mac-version are required as well. Both the files of the demo-/shareware-version and of the commercial full version can be used.

The Amiga port only supports software-rendering. Furthermore the network support still does not work. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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28.May.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)


Amithlon: Workbench-environment AmigaSYS
AmigaSYS is a preinstalled Workbench-environment with many extensions - similar to AIAB (Amiga In A Box) or AmiKit. The version for Amithlon was updated and includes some bug fixes:
  • TTF Font support bug
  • SimpleMail Crash. (not built in program)
  • Install errors
  • ReAction renewed fixed, prefs
  • Some libs fixed
  • MMKeyboard platform fix WinUAE <-> Amithlon version
  • Icon bugs fixed

You need the original Amithlon-CD for the installation of AmigaSYS. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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27.May.2008
MorphZone (Webseite)


Aluminium tower for Efika-boards
Under the title link an Aluminium tower for the EfikaZ was announced for the end of June. Currently a first set of 20 towers is produced. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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27.May.2008



Mouse adapter: Micromys Status-Update, Programmer wanted
Jens "Paradroid" Schönfeld (individual Computers) has published a status report for the C64-/Amiga/-Atari-mouse adadapter Micromys.

For the development of the Amiga mouse driver a programmer is wanted. If you are interested in then please contact Jens Schönfeld. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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27.May.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)


Acube announces Sam440ep-flex
Press release: ACube Systems is happy to announce the new Sam440ep-flex board. Based on the successful Sam440ep design, the new board allows a better expandibility, thanks to its FlexATX form factor. The Sam440ep-flex board features the same technical specifications as the Sam440ep, offering 3 PCI slots and 1 mini PCI slot, while keeping a compact design (215 x 170 mm).

The optional ZigBee module will allow remote monitoring and control, and sensory network applications (Home Automation, Building Automation and Industrial Automation)

Complete feature list:
  • FlexATX Form Factor (215 x 170 mm)
  • CPU SoC AMCC 440ep - 667 Mhz
  • DDR DIMM 100 slot, max 512 MB (or in alternative 512 MB DDR soldered onboard)
  • USB 2.0 OHCI/EHCI NXP PCI controller
  • Audio Cirrus Logic CS4281 and Realtek ALC655 Codec
  • Silicon Image 4 Serial ATA ports
  • Pericom 8150B PCI Bridge
  • PCI Slots - 1x 32 bits, 66 Mhz - 2x 32 bits, 33 Mhz
  • mini PCI Slot - 32 bits, 33 Mhz (optional)
  • 2 integrated Ethernet 10/100 ports
  • FPGA Lattice XP with 80 pin I/O expansion connector
  • ZigBee module (optional)
  • RTC with backup battery
  • UBoot 1.2.0

Availability: August 2008
Price: tba (cg) (Translation: cg)

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27.May.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)


Hollywood: GUI-Bibliothek ScuiLib 0.1 (alpha)
Fabio Falcucci has published a first alpha version of his GUI-library for Hollywood 3.1.

The archive includes 10 tutorials as well as a demo programm which gives examples for working with windows. At Youtube a video was published which shows ScuiLib. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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27.May.2008
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Amiga Future issue 41 online
Press release: Now that issue 41 of the German print magazine Amiga Future is sold out, the articles from the articles from the magazine are avilable online.

We're still urgently searching for translators for the English edition of the Amiga Future. If you want to work with us and have a very (!) good knowledge of the English language please contact us at Andreas@amigafuture.de. (cg)

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26.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


MorphOS: File manager DrawerBall 0.2j
Tom "Amigaharry" Duin has published an early version of the file manager called Drawerball. The source directory must be set at the beginning of the program ("Drawerball SYS:") and the destination directory must be set under the menu "Project/Set destination". (cg) (Translation: dr)

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26.May.2008
os4welt.de (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: AmiDVD 1.46 (beta) with Dual-Layer-support (Update)
Jörg Strohmayer has published a beta version of his CD-/DVD-burning program AmiDVD which also supports the Dual-Layer-modus. The author asks for your feedback: Please test the Dual-Layer-modus.

Update: (21:37, 27.05.08, snx)
Meanwhile, version 1.46 is available at the title link. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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26.May.2008



AmigaOS 4: RAR3-support for Unarc/XAD
Chris Young has published a modul for the XAD-system which is included in AmigaOS 4. With this modul it is now possible to extract RAR-archives of version 3. Selfextracting RAR-archives used e.g. by Microsoft are not supported. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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25.May.2008
Rupert Hausberger (comment)


MorphOS: VLC 0.8.6f beta 5
Rupert Hausberger is making available an update to his MorphOS port of the media player VLC.

Changes in version 0.8.6f beta 5:
  • Now keys from vlcrc are used and can be defined in there
  • Implemented audio-volume handling to ahi_dev module
  • Implemented wb-start and added VLC.info (no tooltypes)
  • Fixed libdvdnav stuff (now realy)
  • Fixed mouse-pointer offsets
  • Fixed new-line problem in the shell
  • Fixed config-load/save stuff
  • Fixed option --longhelp crash
  • Fixed all getenv(HOME) to PROGDIR:home
  • Fixed hit when pressed the RMB
  • Got rid of usergroup.library
Download: vlc-0.8.6f-morphos_beta5.lha (6 MB, Readme) (snx) (Translation: cad)

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25.May.2008



MorphOS: PowerSDL 12.1
Ilkka Lehtoranta is releasing an update to his SDL port for MorphOS. In the new version, some errors were fixed, the fullscreen mode should now work without problems, among other things. A detailed list of changes can be gathered from the readme. (cg) (Translation: cad)

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24.May.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: AmiArcadia 6.1 / French catalog file
Now there is a version of the emulator AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4. The program emulates the console family Emerson Arcadia 2001 to which belong the models Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Hanimex, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Rowtron, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom and Tunix.

Additionally Alexandre Balaban has published a French catalog file for AmiArcadia. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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23.May.2008



Demo scene: The Making of "9 Fingers"
9 Fingers created by the Spaceballs is one of the classics of the demo scene: Digitized video sequenzes together with cool soundtrack create a kind of music video.

At YouTube there is the original video resources which later were changed with the Amiga. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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23.May.2008



Further photos of Powerdev Meeting
At the website of Guido Mersmann there are further photos taken from the PowerDev Meeting which took place from 1st until 4th of May and which was supported by Genesi. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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23.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


Text viewer: EvenMore 0.65
The latest version of the text viewer EvenMore includes the following changes:
  • Directories loaded through Dir2Text will now display the directory name in the history menu.
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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23.May.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Instant Messenger SabreMSN, Alpha 7
James "jahc" Carroll has published another alpha version of his Instant Messenger for the MSN-network (screenshots: 1, 2).

In alpha 7 it is now possible to transfer files. Currently you can only send or receive one file and transfers cannot be aborted. The ASL-dialog for choosing a file to transfer is not asynchronous. That means the messenger stops working as long as the requester is opened. Downloads will be always saved to the RAM-disk.

The ports which are supposed to be used for transfers must be configured in the "Settings"-windows. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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22.May.2008



MorphOS: VLC 0.8.6f Beta 4
Rupert Hausberger has published another update of his MorphOS port of the media player VLC. Changes in VLC 0.8.6f beta 4:
  • Implemented DVD support with menus and mouse-control through libdvdnav
  • Reworte condition-handling in naThreads. Now signals are used instead of simple delays
  • Fixed a52/ac3 volume problem
  • Fixed aspect-ratio problem
  • Fixed wrong redraw at window-resize, both in wpa and overlay
  • Some small fixes and improvements

Download: vlc-0.8.6f-morphos_beta4.lha (5,9 MB) (Readme) (cg) (Translation: dr)

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21.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


Flash-ROM-Software Luciferin 3.0
Chris Hodges has published an update of his Flash-ROM-software Luciferin. In version 3.0 the support of the new USB-controller Deneb as well as the use of data files were added. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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21.May.2008
Patrick Nevian (ANF)


Game soundtracks: Amiga meets Piano
On the homepage of Patrick Nevian you can get information about his game Ambermoon Arcade as well as about an interesting project: According to the motto "Amiga meets Piano" Nevian offers live played piano versions of well-known soundtracks of different Amiga games. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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20.May.2008
Amiga.org (Forum)


Hobby project: CompactFlash-adapter for A1000 clone
Georg Braun has developed a CompactFlash adapter for the frontal slot of his exchange mainboards of the Amiga 1000. He provides all essential files as well.

Please note that this adapter cannot be used with original Amigas: Either it is required the GB-A1000-mainboard of the developer or modified Phoenix-board. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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20.May.2008
aros-exec.org (Webseite)


AROS: First test version of SAM440-port
Michal Schulz has published an early test version of the SAM440-port for AROS.

Currently the kernel works with 512 MB RAM, the change of the screen mode may cause instabilities and only the DVI port was tested. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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19.May.2008



AROS: Frontier - Elite 2
Jason Stevens has ported GLFrontier which is a SDL-/OpenGL-based reimplementation of the Space Opera classic Frontier: Elite 2 to AROS and deleted all OpenGL dependence.

The game only uses SDL for the graphics. Currently the game only works with 8 or 24 Bit screens. The keyboard support has still some problems. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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19.May.2008
german-amiga-community.de (Webseite)


Jump'nRun: Development of Mr. Beanbag not canceled
The last demo version of "Mr.Beanbag" which is a classical Jump'n'Run game was published over a year ago.

On the website of the project the developers told that Mr. Beanbag will be finished. Meanwhile many details were discussed but the game will be worth the long waiting peroid. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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19.May.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)


PDF-Magazine: Amigahellas 6 (Greek)
The sixth issue of the Greek PDF magazine Amigahellas includes the following topics:
  • Configuration of DOpus Magellan 5.82
  • X11 - Cygnix Review
  • MySQL installation procedure for Amiga
  • Epson Stylus D88 Review
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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19.May.2008
amiga.org (Webseite)


Amithlon: Workbench-environment AmigaSYS
AmigaSYS is a preinstalled Workbench-environment with many extensions - similar to AIAB (Amiga In A Box) or AmiKit. Furthermore a file with the Kickstart-ROM as well as at least one Workbench disks version 3.x are required.

From now on there is a version for the emulator Amithlon as well. You can get further information to the requirements and features of the package under the title link. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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18.May.2008
Brork (ANF)


AmigaJoker.de: The truly last PC Joker
On AmigaJoker.de, the "truly last" issue 2/2001 of the PC Joker magazine, which has never been published, has been provided as a PDF file under the title link. It comprises 15 pages and consists of the last four game tests, in addition to the cover. (snx) (Translation: cad)

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18.May.2008



MorphOS: VLC 0.8.6f Beta 3, SearchStar 0.94

VLC 0.8.6f Beta 3

Rupert Hausberger is making available an update to his MorphOS port of the media player VLC. Changes in VLC 0.8.6f Beta 3 (further information can be gathered from the readme):
  • Impemented overlay video output
  • Overlay output is now enabled by default
  • Adjusted thread priorities to better working values
  • Added more OSD output

Download: vlc-0.8.6f-morphos_beta3.lha (7.5 MB) (alternative download link)

SearchStar 0.94

Tom "Amigaharry" Duin is making available an update to his search program SearchStar, in which minor errors were fixed and performance was improved.

Link: Download page (cg) (Translation: cad)

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18.May.2008



Updates for Opus Magellan 5.80 available on Aminet
After the release of the CD version, another two updates had been released for the well-known file manager Opus Magellan II (Directory Opus 5.80), which could be downloaded from the web page of the producer, but were no longer to be found there since some time.

By courtesy of the current holder of rights, GuruMeditation, as well as the support of the amiga-news.de reader "pelztier," the updates are now available on Aminet. (cg) (Translation: cad)

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18.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Web page)


MorphOS: Adventure interpreter ScummVM 0.11.1
Fabien Coeurjoly is making available the newest version of the adventure interpreter ScummVM for MorphOS. An overview of the changes in v0.11.1 can be gathered from the Release Notes of the ScummVM project.

Direct download: scummvm-0.11.1.lha (4.2 MB) (cg) (Translation: cad)

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17.May.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)


ACube Systems: BlizzardPPC reparation service
The Italian company ACube Systems offers now the exchange of damaged 603e-PowerPC processors used in BlizzardPPC turbo cards.

ACube points out that no other components are changed and an upgrade of working processors will be not done. There is no guaratee that each board can be repaired - but about 75 percent. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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17.May.2008
Amigaworld.net (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Instant Messenger Epistula 52.19
The Instant Messenger Epistula, the epistula.library and the corresponding MSN-plugin were updated getting more stability on Amiga systems.

The author recommends to save the configuration files epistula.xml and msn.xml before because they will be replaced by the new versions.

Download: Epistula_Install.lha (2 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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Elbox (ANF)


Elbox: Version 3.16 of spider.device
Elbox Computer offers all registerred users a free update for the USB-controller Spider and Spider II. MOst of all this update will optimize Mediator-systems with a graphic card Radeon 9200.

A native USB-2.0-driver for the USB-Stack Sirion of AmigaOS 4 will be the next project. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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17.May.2008
Amiga.org (Forum)


Cross-site-Scripting: Security breach at PayPal
According to the online magazine "The Register" the Finnish programmer of Amiga software (u.a. BlizKick) and member of the MorphOS development team called Harry 'Piru' Sintonen has dircovered a security breach at the online pay system PayPal.

You can get further information and the complete article under the title link. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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15.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


Emulator: Preview to WinUAE 1.5.0
As usual the developers of the well-known Amiga emulator WinUAE give a short preview to the forthcoming version. WinUAE 1.5.0 will be published in June and will be the first version which will require at least Windows 2000/XP/Vista - older versions of Windows will be not supported any longer.

New features and improvements in WinUAE 1.5.0:
  • Picasso96 emulation rewrite:
    • Major speed increase
    • Optimized blitter operations
    • Hardware (flicker free) mouse cursor emulated
    • Picasso96 <> native switch without screen/window reopening if old and new size matches (instant mode switching)
    • Fullscreen to fullscreen switch without desktop flashing
    • Color space conversion, all RTG color depths supported in windowed mode as long as Windows desktop has same or higher color depth
    • Simple scaling support added, fill to whole screen instead of switching resolution. (Useful with low resolution games and demos in windowed mode or if host resolutions like 320x200 are not supported)
    • Configurable 15/16/24/32 bit color space formats
  • Filter update:
    • Scaling and centering are now more intuitive (NOTE: old settings are not compatible)
    • "FS" scale multiplier added (fill whole screen)
    • "1/2" scale multipler added
    • Hq3x and hq4x filters added
    • Onscreen leds are not filtered anymore
    • Keep aspect ratio option added
  • PCMCIA SRAM card emulation, includes real PCMCIA SRAM card support
  • ROM scanner byteswapped and even/odd ROM image support
  • Multithreaded AVI recording, huge speed increase with 2+ core CPUs
  • Right mouse button over image selection buttons opens favorites menu (can add/remove/edit shortcut paths to disk/rom/harddrive images)
  • Sprite emulation updates, sprite doublescan support improved (for example Fantastic Dizzy CD32 background), yet another missing undocumented feature implemented
  • More compatible with timing changes caused by power saving features
  • Missing uaescsi.device CMD_GETGEOMETRY added
  • Debugger, GUI debugger improvements
  • A600/A1200/A4000 IDE emulation LBA48 (>128G) support
  • Input handling is more Windows-like, only release mouse/joystick/keyboard when WinUAE loses focus (previously when mouse was not captured)
  • Added 1.5M Chip RAM and 384M/768/1.5G Z3 RAM (configures two emulated RAM boards) configurations

Fixed bugs in WinUAE 1.5.0:
  • uaenet.device random deadlock fix, NSCMD_DEVICEQUERY works correctly
  • Gayle interrupt handling update
  • CPU emulation fixes, EXTB.L and CHK.L was 68000 (should be 68020+)
  • Sprite emulation fix, Super Skid Marks hires mode cars and Marvin's Marvellous Adventure score/cloud interference
  • Sound emulation fix, fixes Weird Dreams hospital scene sound problem
  • More compatible CD32 state restore support
  • AGA mode sprite garbage may have appeared in some cases. (1.4.5+)
  • DOS formatted HD floppy image crash
  • Rare harddrive detection crash
  • CD32 compatibility improved (Liberation CD32)
  • Display emulation fix, mixed interlaced and non-interlaced modes don't cause random display errors anymore, same with doublescanned interlaced modes. (for example hires-mode Pinball Illusions)
  • Autoconfig emulation update, Action Replay 3 does not detect non-existing fast RAM board anymore
  • Some lha/lzh archives mounted as a harddrive crashed
  • Mousehack (tablet) mode works again
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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15.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


Amiga Guru Book: Reprint canceled
The more up to date English edition of Ralph Babel's "Amiga Guru Book" will be not printed.

According to the distributor of the older German edition, APC&TCP, the project was canceled because of scanned pirate copies. These have caused a loss of money and time. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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14.May.2008
Matthias "maz" Ziegs (ANF)


Demo scene: New edition of the book FREAX Volume 1?
"Freax Volume 1" is called a book about the history of the C64 and Amiga demo scene. The book which was published in 2005 is sold out. If there are at least 100 reservations the author would print another edition.

For further information please have a look at the website (content, example chapter, photos and reservation). (cg) (Translation: dr)

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14.May.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)


Podcast: Amiga Round Table, Episode 24
The "Amiga Round Table" (ART) is an English Podcast created by Rich Lawrence and Mike Blackburn where Amiga users and invited guests discuss the current events of the Amiga scene. Topics of the 24th issue:
  • Zorro II/III DMA USB 2.0 controller for all Zorro capable Amigas!
  • Eric Schwartz Interview at AROS Show
  • Origyn Web Browser 1.24
  • VLC 0.8.6 Media Player
  • Frodo the commodore 64 emulator hits the iphone
  • Nice Commodore 64 music (third track is really really good!)
  • Justwhat justin?
  • The wiki/Amiga_OS needs your help (asking people to participate)
  • Confessions of A Drunk - Episode 5!
Direct link: ART20080511.mp3 (cg) (Translation: dr)

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14.May.2008
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


New update for Desert Racing available
Press release: A new update for Desert Racing is available today. Optimizations have been made for a better performance. The visibility range has been raised and can now be set directly in the game or by using a tooltype.

The update is available directly from APC&TCP (Andreas@apc-tcp.de subject: Desert Racing) via email without a charge for all owners of the full version.

We need your real name and address for the update. If Desert Racing has been bought from a dealer we need the dealer name aswell.

We are working simultaneously on the update and a port for AmigaOS 4 and MorphOS. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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13.May.2008



Aminet-Uploads until 12.05.2008
These are the latest uploads to Aminet which have been added since our last message:
FussballBundesliga.lha       biz/misc       34K    GEN   TurboCalc Spreadsheet Football (german)
Blitz_PM.lha                 dev/basic      60K    OS3   "popupmenu.library" dev kit for Blitz
Blitz_XAD.lha                dev/basic      31K    OS3   "xadmaster.library" dev kit for Blitz
Blitz_XFD.lha                dev/basic      17K    OS3   "xfdmaster.library" dev kit for Blitz
ecx.lha                      dev/e         603K    VAR   E Compiler ECX
ecxsrc.lha                   dev/e          32K    GEN   ECX sources
PAR_Dev_Board.lha            docs/hard     515K    GEN   Kid Lvl Parallel Port Experimental Board
SCSI4345p.lha                driver/media   13K    OS3   Patch for 43.43 scsi.device (3.9 BB2)
TilesSlide.lha               game/actio     72K    OS3   Align 3 tiles of the same colour
FlagSim1.lha                 gfx/3d        241K    MOS   Texture Mapping and Backface Culling
dcraw.i386-aros.zip          gfx/conv      568K    ARO   CLI converter for camera raw files
GSGui_languages.lha          gfx/conv       26K    GEN   Langage pack for GSGui
scale2x-morphos.lha          gfx/edit      422K    MOS   Scale2x effects
vlt.lha                      gfx/misc      144K    OS3   Very Limited Titler. AGA scroll titler.
mngplay.lha                  gfx/show      475K    OS4   Simple MNG animation player
genplus_mos.lha              misc/emu      603K    MOS   Sega Genesis/MegaDrive emulator
VICEplus-AmigaOS3-v1.1.tgz   misc/emu      5.3M    OS3   Emulates c64(dtv),c128,pet,+4,cbm2,vic20
VICEplus-AmigaOS4-v1.1.tgz   misc/emu      9.0M    OS4   Emulates c64(dtv),c128,pet,+4,cbm2,vic20
VICEplus-AROS64-v1.1.tgz     misc/emu      7.3M          Emulates c64(dtv),c128,pet,+4,cbm2,vic20
VICEplus-i686-AROS-v1.1.tgz  misc/emu      6.4M    ARO   Emulates c64(dtv),c128,pet,+4,cbm2,vic20
VICEplus-ppc-AROS-v1.1.tgz   misc/emu      8.2M          Emulates c64(dtv),c128,pet,+4,cbm2,vic20
Home_Run.lha                 mods/house    422K    GEN   Cool Summer 2008 House by Pseudaxos (.xm
Monoscope_1_5.lha            mus/misc       34K    OS3   Oscilloscope for parallel port samplers
guideml.lha                  text/hyper    196K    VAR   AmigaGuide -> HTML converter with GUI
htmldoc-morphos.lha          text/misc     4.6M    MOS   Convert HTML to PDF, PostScript
Rashumon3.zip                text/misc     361K    OS3   Multi Lingual Graphic Word Processor
xsltproc-morphos.lha         text/misc     405K    MOS   XSLT processor, transform XML to XLST
crvectors.lha                util/cli        3K    GEN   clear/reset vectors from shell
CR2_DataType_V39_0.lha       util/dtype     36K    OS3   Canon CR2 RAW DataType
aiss4.2_alt.lha              util/misc     2.0M    GEN   AISS for alternative and classic systems
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os4depot.net: Uploads until 12.05.2008
These are the latest uploads to os4depot.net which have been added since our last message:
lame-g4.lha        aud/rec    1Mb  Lame MP3 encoder for G4 (AltiVec)
agg2sdk_gpl.lha    dev/lib    9Mb  Anti-Grain Geometry 2D Graphics C++ SDK
glpng.lha          dev/lib  173kb  Load PNG graphics files as an OpenGL tex
cpc.lha            dev/uti    1Mb  Application that Creates Reaction Comman
viceplus.tgz       emu/gam    8Mb  Emulates c64,c64dt,c128,pet,plus4,cbm2 a
ww2.lha            gam/boa    3Mb  World War II strategy war game
aiss.lha           gra/ais    1Mb  AISS - Amiga Image Storage System
aiss.pdf           gra/ais    1Mb  AISS Documentation
aissanimshow.lha   gra/ais   64kb  Show all AISS anims
propercropper.lha  gra/con   34kb  Easily scale/crop images to fit your scr
owb.lha            net/bro    9Mb  Origyn Web Browser
owb_update.lha     net/bro    2Mb  Origyn Web Browser update
openssh-bin.lha    net/mis    1Mb  OpenSSH secure connectivity tools
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AROS-Archives: Uploads until 12.05.2008
These are the latest uploads to AROS-Archives which have been added since our last message:
aros-pc-i386.iso                dev/ins   69Mb  AROS Stable ISO
viceplus-i686-aros-v1.1.tgz     emu/com    6Mb  Emulator of c64dtv,c64,c128,pet,plus4,cb
viceplus-powerpc-aros-v1.1.tgz  emu/com    8Mb  Emulator of c64dtv,c64,c128,pet,plus4,cb
viceplus-x86_64-aros-v1.1.tgz   emu/com    7Mb  Emulator of c64dtv,c64,c128,pet,plus4,cb
dcraw.i386-aros.zip             gra/con  567kb  CLI converter for camera raw files
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13.May.2008
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Amiga Future: Issue 40 and further articles online
Because issue 40 of the Amiga Future is sold out all articles are available online in our article database. Furthermore over 3000 Amiga articles were added. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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13.May.2008
morphzone.org (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Jagged Alliance 2-Port in progress
Jagged Alliance 2 is a round based strategy game with role play elements. There is an open-source SDL-port of the game called ja2-stracciatella (screenshots: 1, 2, 3).

In the forum of the ja2-stracciatella-project Hans-Jörg "Alwarren" Frieden told that he is developing a port for AmigaOS 4.0. The port obviously is already playable but the developer tries to write the source code more CPU-independent. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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13.May.2008
amigaworld.net (Webseite)


Ars Technica: A history of the Amiga, part 7
In the seventh part of his English history of the Amiga Jeremy Reimer analyzed games from 1986 until 1991.

According to Reimer on amigaworld.net he is going to publish his serie as a book. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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12.May.2008



AmigaOS 3.9: scsi.device-patch for LBA48-support (update)
Download: scsi.device.lba48.pch.zip (335 Bytes)

Update: Meanwhile this fix was integrated in Christian Sauer's scsi.device-patch which has been available on Aminet for a while and which fixes another bug.

WinUAE-author Toni Wilen wrote:
"I found something interesting when I was implementing LBA48 support to IDE emulation. OS3.9BB2 scsi.device (v43.43) does have LBA48 support but it has bug that freezes or crashes the Amiga..

I fixed the bug (patch details below) and now (at least in emulation) my A1200 IDE 160G test hard file works perfectly with full capacity.

This may also fix common v43.43 scsi.device boot freeze if drive has LBA48 support. (but older scsi.device versions work). Confirmation needed.

Patch is compatible with all v43.43 scsi.devices (A600/A1200/A4000)

Please test if you have >128G IDE drive and/or you have boot freeze without NOROMUPDATES or SKIPROMUPDATES scsi.device

Patch offsets in OS39BB2 "ROM Updates" file (near "Conner Peripherals 20MB - CP2024" string)
31A2C
358AC
3DACA

Old values:
43FA 000E 3219 B001 66FA E049 3001 4E75
0220 02C4 0430 04C5 02EC 0450 0070 0010
0091 00C6 0040 0090 0000

New values:
43FA 0018 7200 0C11 00FF 6606 5289 1219
6704 B019 66F0 3001 4E75 FF02 C429 2024
ECFF 04C5 3930 3450 FF00

Also spatch-patch file attached if you don't want to do manual patching (patches OS39BB2 "DEVS:AmigaOS ROM Update". Remember backups) WARNING: Patching HD drivers is always dangerous, data loss is always possibility.

Next follows my random notes, no need to understand this

Old code that returns garbage after LBA48 command:
10FEF2A0 43fa 000e LEA.L (PC,$000e) == $10fef2b0,A1
10FEF2A4 3219 MOVE.W (A1)+,D1
10FEF2A6 b001 CMP.B D1,D0
10FEF2A8 66fa BNE.B #$fffffffa == $10FEF2A4
10FEF2AA e049 LSR.W #$00000008,D1
10FEF2AC 3001 MOVE.W D1,D0
10FEF2AE 4e75 RTS.L

10FEF2B0 0220 02C4 0430 04C5 02EC 0450 0070 0010
10FEF2C0 0091 00C6 0040 0090 0000

20 = read sectors
c4 = read multiple
30 = write sectors
c5 = write multiple
ec = identify drive
50 = format
70 = seek
10 = recalibrate
91 = initialize drive parameters
c6 = set multiple mode
40 = read verify sectors
90 = execute drive diagnostics
00 = nop

New code (different because space was really tight..)
43FA 0018 lea data(pc),a1
7200 moveq #0,d1
0C11 00FF l1 cmp.b #$ff,(a1)
6606 bne.s l2
5289 addq.l #1,a1
1219 move.b (a1)+,d1
6704 beq.s l3
B019 l2 cmp.b (a1)+,d0
66F0 bne.s l1
3001 l3 move.w d1,d0
4E75 rts
dat dc.b 0xff,0x02,0xc4,0x29,0x20,0x24,0xec
dc.b 0xff,0x04,0xc5,0x39,0x30,0x34,0x50
dc.b 0xff,0x00

This adds following missing LBA48 commands:
29 = read multiple ext
39 = write multiple ext
24 = read sectors ext
34 = write sectors ext

Meaning of this table is to return 2 (if read command), 4 (if write command) or 0 (no data). Someone simply forgot to add new LBA48 commands to this table when LBA48 support was implemented.." (cg) (Translation: dr)

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12.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


MorphOS: GenesisPlus 1.3
GenesisPlus is an emulator of the Sega game console MegaDrive (Genesis) and is now available in version 1.3 for MorphOS.

Changes:
  • Switched to the latest GameCube/Wii version of the Genesis-Plus source code which features better sound, improved CPU cores and SRAM emulation, etc.
  • Enabled full stereo sound output
  • SRAM auto load/save added
  • Save states made operational
  • Iconifies with program icon now
  • Added reset key on F12
  • Commodity info text shortened
  • Added 1 and 2 player joypad configs
  • Added selectable rom path
  • Stability fixes
(snx) (Translation: dr)

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12.May.2008
Amiga.org (Webseite)


Voxel Informatique: New French Amiga-Onlineshop
Voxel Informatique is a new French onlineshop for Amiga products and was opened by J.F. Bachelet. It is still in development

The only product which is available is the USB-card Deneb. Voxel Informatique is one of the official distributors. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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11.May.2008
MorphZone (Forum)


MorphOS: MPlayer 1.0 (svn-2008.05.11)
Fabien Coeurjoly has made available an update to the video playback program MPlayer 1.0 for MorphOS.

The new version merely resolves minor errors of the previous version, and therefore, principally addresses users who were affected by these.

Changes:
  • Usergroup.library (and thus tcp stack) not required at init anymore
  • Fixed an ffmpeg bug in rv10 (.ram files) recognition that would cause a crash
  • Prevent mplayer from using localised float representation (that is "," as decimal for instance). Should fix the bug with a-v delay hotkey and others
Download: MPlayer-1.0-svn-2008.05.11.lha (8 MB) (snx) (Translation: cad)

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11.May.2008
Andreas Falkenhahn (ANF)


SCUI GUI library for Hollywood
At present, Fabio Falcucci is working on a GUI library for Hollywood 3. A video released on Youtube shows first impressions of the library in action: Buttons, progress bars, lists, text fields, scroll bars, and even SCUI windows of one's own are displayed, among other things. By means of the cross-platform functionality of Hollywood 3, this GUI library does not only run under AmigaOS, but also under Windows and Mac OS. (cg) (Translation: cad)

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11.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Web page)


Video Magazine: AmitopiaTV #05
Amitopia TV is an English video magazine about the Amiga. The fifth issue includes the following topics:
  • Amiga News Headlines
  • PowerDev 2008 report + MorphOS 2 on EFIKA
  • Blender PowerDev Xtra
  • Relic Amiga Demo by Nerve Axis
  • Only Amiga Song

Amitopia TV at GoogleVideo
Amitopia10thOfMay2008.avi (cg) (Translation: cad)

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11.May.2008



Pictures and videos from the Powerdev Meeting
Various pictures and videos have now been released from the PowerDev Meeting, which took place from May 1 to 4 in Hörstel and was supported by Genesi.

In addition to numerous pictures of MorphOS 2.0, the developer boards Hellrosa by STx as well as MPC8610HPCD by Freescale can be seen as well. These computers were designated as "Efika 5121e" and "Efika 8610" by the organizer, which should probably be a sign of plans to develop one's own products based on these motherboards, which were already suggested by the Genesi management in various forums and blog entries.

Pictures by PegaYenzi
Amitopia TV with a report from the meeting
Video: Hellrosa STx ("Efika 5121e")
Video: MPC8610HPCD ("Efika 8610") (cg) (Translation: cad)

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11.May.2008
Martin Merz (ANF)


AmigaOS 4: AISS 4.2 - Amiga Image Storage System
Martin Merz is making available version 4.2 of his "Amiga Image Storage System" (AISS). AISS is a system for managing toolbar graphics under AmigaOS 4.

Features in version 4.2:
  • 1885 toolbar images and animations
  • 24-bit PNG images with 8-bit alpha channel
  • Documentation in PDF format
  • AmiUpdate support

The author points out that the installation process can possibly drag on a little and no progress indicator is displayed in the meantime.

AISS conversions for other Amiga systems are already being worked on. (cg) (Translation: cad)

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10.May.2008



Telnet-Mailbox: Amiga Island BBS online again
According to "Syperhawk" on amigaworld.net his mailbox "Amiga Island" is accessible via telnet again. The box can be used by ten users and offers "online games, live-chat, OS3/4-support, Amiga-News and more".

You can access Amiga Island BBS under amigaisland.cnetbbs.net or amigaisland.dyndns.org. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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10.May.2008
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Graphic program: Concept for "Action Paint"
Under the title link Thilo "Der Wanderer" Köhler has published a concept for a new, open source graphic program called "Action Paint" which will be supposed to be developed with AmiBlitz - feedback or support are very welcome. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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09.May.2008
Amiga.org (Webseite)


Sony PSP: Amiga Theme
For users of the portable game console PSP developed by Sony there is an AmigaSYS-4-inspired theme. Content:
  • Extra Theme Backdrops by Dary (Backdrop & Backdrop2) & Effron/BNS (Retroback)
  • Theme backdrop (Original backdrop) by Rolpho of D6 Entertainment
  • AmigaSYS 4 Theme (for SONY PSP V3.80+) by FOL
  • Original DUALPNG icons by Ken Lester
  • Original Real IconZ by Tony Gore
(snx) (Translation: dr)

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08.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


Development environment: AmiBlitz 3 Final Beta, PED 3.00.42
AmiBlitz 3 which is the successor of the well-known development environment BlitzBasic is available as test version which is called "final beta". Yesterday an update of the integrated editor PED was published. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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07.May.2008
Carsten Siegner (ANF)


Documentation for dvdauthor-GUI DVD-Menu
For his graphical dvdauthor user-interface DVD-menu Carsten Siegner has published a documentation as video-DVD-ISO-file which you can burn with dvdrecord.

Download:
DVD-Menu-guide.lha (1,6 MB)
dvdrecord.lzx (4,5 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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07.May.2008
Michael Böhmer (ANF)


Zorro II/III DMA USB 2.0 controller for all Zorro-Amigas
Press release: E3B (Michael Böhmer) and PCP (Chris Hodges) are pleased to announce a new USB controller for Amiga Classic after a long period of research: the DENEB USB 2 controller supports Zorro III and Zorro II Amigas.

For further details please have a look at the complete press release on the website.

The DENEB is sold by E3B and some other dealers. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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07.May.2008
Paul J. Beel (ANF)


The AROS Show: Eric Schwartz interview
The AROS Show has interviewed the famous Amiga artist, Eric Schwartz. Eric discusses his recent "Still Alive" animation (amiga-news.de reported) and his other projects. (snx)

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06.May.2008
Fab1 (#morphos)


MorphOS: MPlayer 1.0 (svn-2008.05.06)
Fabien Coeurjoly has published an update of the video player MPlayer 1.0 for MorphOS.

In this version mouse control in OSD and in the DVD-menus are supported as well as Freetype rendered subtitles with Codepage support were added.

Download: MPlayer-1.0-svn-2008.05.06.lha (8 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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06.May.2008



Aminet-Uploads until 05.05.2008
These are the latest uploads to Aminet which have been added since our last message:
FussballBundesliga.lha  biz/misc     32K    GEN   TurboCalc Spreadsheet Football (german)
S0S_001.lha             demo/sound  503K    OS3   System Of Sound #1 by An4kiR & cTrix
Blitz_RT.lha            dev/basic    23K    OS3   "reqtools.library" dev kit for Blitz
Blitz_XAD.lha           dev/basic    31K    OS3   "xadmaster.library" dev kit for Blitz
PAR_ARexx.lha           dev/src       6K    OS3   PAR: access using the SIMPLEST of ARexx
TilesSlide.lha          game/actio   71K    OS3   Align 3 tiles of the same colour
FlagSim1.lha            gfx/3d      241K    MOS   Texture Mapping and Backface Culling
GSGui_languages.lha     gfx/conv     26K    GEN   Langage pack for GSGui
551conv_asm.lha         misc/emu     12K    GEN   Source code for 551conv
AmiArcadia.lha          misc/emu    573K    OS3   Arcadia 2001/Interton VC 4000/TVGC emul.
Just_a_try.lha          mods/house  424K    GEN   .xm mod made by Pseudaxos (29/04/2008)
Fusion_Let_s_Rock.lha   mods/xm     421K    GEN   .xm Format
tunemikmod_plug.lha     mus/play    219K    OS4   LibMikMod based plugin for TuneNet
tuneptplay_plug.lha     mus/play     12K    OS4   ptplay.library based TuneNet plugin
guideml.lha             text/hyper  190K    VAR   AmigaGuide -> HTML converter with GUI
f-req.lha               util/batch   12K    OS3   A "RequestFile" like program for 1.x+
molib.lha               util/cli      4K    VAR   load/lock libs so they cant be flushed
scr_dt.lha              util/dtype   83K    OS4   Spectrum/Timex SCR/SCREEN$ datatype
ptplaylib_os4.lha       util/libs    51K    OS4   play/decode protracker modules
MakeCD_MP3-Cover.lha    util/misc    49K    OS3   Creates Covers from .mcd Files/MP3 Dirs
Set68kCPU.lha           util/misc     9K    OS4   Change type of 68k CPU reported by OS4
sysflush-morphos.lha    util/misc     6K    MOS   SysFlush (MorphOS system flush)
ARexxMD5.lha            util/rexx     4K    GEN   All in ARexx MD5 algorithm
DCF-77-mos.lha          util/time    49K    VAR   Radio clock receiver, clock, time signal
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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06.May.2008



os4depot.net: Uploads until 05.05.2008
These are the latest uploads to os4depot.net which have been added since our last message:
jukebox.lha            aud/mis  124kb  Old jukebox style GUI for external mus/v
tunemikmod_plug.lha    aud/pla  218kb  LibMikMod based plugin for TuneNet
tuneptplay_plug.lha    aud/pla   11kb  ptplay.library based TuneNet plugin
lame.lha               aud/rec    1Mb  Lame MP3 encoder
cpc.lha                dev/uti    1Mb  Application that Creates Reaction Comman
wordmeupxxl_demo.lha   gam/act   16Mb  Word Me Up XXL
ptplaylib.lha          lib/mis   50kb  Shared lib to play/decode protracker mod
np_audio.lha           net/bro  147kb  IBrowse Audio plugin
newscoaster.lha        net/new    1Mb  MUI-based newsreader
virtualdrawer.lha      uti/fil   87kb  Create virtual drawers
amigainputanyware.lha  uti/har   79kb  Control mouse and keyboard with your gam
set68kcpu.lha          uti/mis    9kb  Change the type of the 68k CPU reported 
yetanotherdesk.lha     uti/mis  620kb  Desktop for public screens
fuelgauge.lha          uti/wor  103kb  Volume gauges underneath hard drive icon
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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06.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


Tales of Tamar 0.57 P2
Press release Dear friends of the intense and ludicrous role-play game Tales of Tamar,

the journey continues with the next update of Tales of Tamar. This time it is unfortunately only a small update which is nevertheless less unimportant since a severe registration error occurred at the last Amiga version. Many thanks to our testers for all the help and apologies to all the potential players who tried to register a new empire in the meantime.

With this version one can check for the first time how the dungeons are realized in ToT, for free!

New features:
  • [R7] Workbench screen mode is now preset at the screen mode requester (Amiga only)
  • [R7] Dungeon: one can take gold now (not given to your account yet)
  • [R7] Dungeon: Traps are now covered
  • [R7] Dungeon: Now one can die getting caught in a trap / new graphics implemented
  • [R7] Dungeon: Doors, traps and chests now can be opened and closed
  • [R7] Dungeon: implemented new sound effects
  • [R7] Dungeon: compass rose now moves
  • [R7] Dungeon: implemented movement keys and keys to open and close things
  • [R7] Dungeon: Entrance and exit are now indicated
  • [R5] Dungeon runs on AGA
  • [R5] Fblit now operates with masks from the fast ram (10% more speed)
  • [R4] Dungeon: implemented chest
  • [R4] Dungeon: implemented traps
  • [R4] Dungeon: sound effects implemented
  • [R3] three scouts are now available at the beginning of the game
  • [R2] Dungeons are now accessible
  • [R2] new Spanish catalogs used
Bugfixes:
  • [R5] build screen: 20 mills text deleted from the build screen
  • [R5] memory leak fixed during the start of the game (city structure again)
  • [R5] memory leak fixed while entering the map in high resolution mode
  • [R5] InitScreen: while clicking the mouse during the complex registration it did not check whether the email address should stay like that or a ToT inbox should be used transitionally
  • [R5] InitScreen: Player names with less than 3 digits are not allowed anymore
  • [R5] InitScreen: During the request if a ToT inbox or an own inbox should be used instead, the options were deleted. The result was that the options data was not applied.
  • [R5] CopyDir: problem concerning the dungeon path reworked again.
  • [R3] CopyDir: dungeon path disappeared if one executed New, Save or Load
  • [R3] missing dungeon graphics implemented (Kores/ Amiga only)
  • [R2] Taverna: Crash fixed while writing in the taverna editor
  • [R2] InitImportantThings moved from residence screen to the title screen. The problem is that certain folders have to be created before one can start the registration. These were created in the residence screen before and now are possibly excepted.
  • [R2] graphcs engine: While using a second path-file (BardsTale/Dungeons) some pointers possibly were overwritten to bitmaps. This appeared now in the dungeons and title screen from time to time.
  • [R2] BardsTales: deleted lockup during rebellions
  • [R2] BardsTales: fixed error concerning the diseases
  • [R2] Gadget system: error in the market place fixed where more than 30 gadgets were used
  • [R2] Initscreen: password request now allows all characters.
  • [R2] Graphics engine: wrong graphics were loaded into the cache (Azuriel)
Download:
ToT_Amiga_V0.57_R7.lha (Update, 8 MB)
ToT_Amiga_V0.57_P2.lha (Complete archive, 143 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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05.May.2008
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Print magazine: Amiga Future 72 (May/June 2008)
Press release: Amiga Future 72 (May/June 2008) was released today. This means that all subscriptions, pre-orders and dealer supplies have been shipped. It's now up to the postal service when the Amiga Future gets delivered to you.

In this issue you can read up-to-date reviews on articles like DvPlayer, AmiKit, Word Me Up XXL, Goonies and much much more. Furthermore we have an interview with the makers of Tales of Tamar.

On the cover CD there is a lot of PD software and also some full versions like Nemac IV again. On top of that you will also find on the CD, the MP3 soundtrack for the game Tower Of Souls.

A more detailed list of the contents can be found at our website.

The Amiga Future is available as an English and German print magazine directly from the editorial office and some Amiga dealers (AmigaKit, ASB, GGs Data, Samuli, Vesalia...).

We are still on the lookout, URGENTLY for translators for the English edition of the Amiga Future. If you want to work with us and have a very (!) good knowledge of the English language please contact us at Andreas@amigafuture.de.

amigafuture.de
apc-tcp.de (cg) (Translation: cg)

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04.May.2008
Amiga Future (Webseite)


Cloanto: Amiga Explorer 2008
Amiga Explorer 2008 has been released. It includes new Software Director and support for Amiga Forever 2008. Traditionally, the release of the new Amiga Explorer as included in Amiga Forever precedes by a few days the launch of a new version of Amiga Forever itself. The update is free to all Amiga Explorer users.

The Amiga Explorer networking software makes it possible to access the resources of an Amiga computer from one or more Windows systems. Configuration is extremely simple and by default requires only a few mouse clicks on the Windows side. (snx)

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04.May.2008
Amiga.org (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Update of Word Me Up XXL
For registered users there is an update of "Word Me Up XXL". The AmigaOS-4 game developed by Boing Attitude combines arcade and puzzle elements. The MorphOS version which was announced currently is in beta status.

The new version is available in eleven languages and includes some minor internal improvements. Additionally the demo version includes another level. (snx) (Translation: dr)

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03.May.2008
Martin Merz (ANF)


New Masonicons
Martin Merz released several new and reworked 32-bit icon archives available at the title link.
  • CD & DVD
    • IsoOMaticMI - a complete set with new a background image for ISO-O-Matic
  • DEVELOPMENT
    • DevMI - an update of the basic default icons set for Developers
  • DISK & FILE
    • AMUIDiffMI - an icon and drawer set for AMUIDiff
    • DefIconsMI - a collection of new default icons
    • Disks&FoldersMI - a update of the disks and folders archive
    • FileXMI - an icon and drawer set for FileX
    • MultiRenMI - an icon and drawer set for MultiRen
  • ENVIRONMENTS & GUI
    • YADMI - a complete set for YetAnotherDesktop
  • HARDWARE
    • IDEfixMI - an update of the icons and drawers set for IDEfix
    • PoseidonMI - a full icon and drawer set for Chris Hodges' famous USB stack Poseidon
  • MAIL & MESSAGING
    • AmIRCMI - an icon and drawer set for AmIRC
    • BlackIRCMI - an icon and drawer set for BlackIRC
  • MISC
    • SolitonMI - an icon and drawer set for Soliton
  • PAINTING
    • CycasMI - an icon and drawer set for Cycas
    • PNGerMI - an icon and drawer set for PNGer
  • SOUND
    • AMPMI - an icon and drawer set for AMP
  • TEXT & OFFICE
    • AminetReaMI - an icon and drawer set for AminetReadMeCreator
    • AnotateMI - an icon and drawer set for Anotate
    • AOrganiserMI - an icon and drawer set for AOrganiser
    • ASCIITableMI - an icon and drawer set for ASCIITable
    • GuidemakerMI - an icon and drawer set for Guidemaker
    • VimMI - an icon and drawer set for Vim
  • VIDEO
    • FFmpegGUIMI - an icon and drawer set for FFMpegGUI
  • VIEWER
    • EvenmoreMI - an icon and drawer set for Evenmore
    • WBPreviewMI - an icon and drawer set for WBPreview
  • WEB & NET
    • AmiUpdateMI - an update of the icon set with images for AmiUpdate
    • PassmakerMI - an icon and drawer set for Passmaker
    • SWATMI - an update of images for the Samba tool SWAT
  • WORKBENCH
    • CMEditorMI - an icon and drawer set for CMEditor
    • CopyiconMI - an icon and drawer set for Copyicon
    • ScreenMonitorMI - an icon and drawer set for ScreenMonitor
    • SGrabMI - an update of the icon and drawer set for SGrab
PUSH4DOCK

An updated archive with small startbar icons (24 x 24) is available. Copy the p4d icon to the directory of the program you want to add to AmiDock and then drag and drop the small p4d icon to the Push4Dock bar or add the p4d icon to your Push4Dock startbar and edit your AmiDock Prefs. (snx)

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03.May.2008



Demo-scene: Old issue of "Lamer News"
The "Lamer News" was an ASCII-newsletter of the British Amiga-scene. The whole content was fictive. The interviews and news were all completely fakes.

Some of the old issues are now available at OldSkool UK (part 1, part 2). (cg) (Translation: dr)

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03.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


AmigaOS 4: Origyn Web Browser 1.24
Jörg Strohmayer has published another update of his port of the Origyn Web Browser. Changes in version 1.24:
  • Changed default FONTXDPI to 80
  • Added cut, copy, paste and select all (<amiga><a>) support in editable fields. Text copied to/from the AmigaOS clipboard is/has to be in UTF-8, not the local charset. There are some other problems with it, for example the text selection is often displayed wrong and unselected text not completely unmarked
  • Selecting other texts works as well now, but you can't copy them
  • Disabled the workaround from 1.22 for the gfx errors as it slows down scrolling too much, you can redraw the page by pressing <amiga><r> instead now
  • Reduced the minumim step for scrolling with the scroll bars

OWB 1.24 is an update and requires the previous version 1.21 which is available on Aminet.

Direct download: OWB.lha (2,7 MB) (cg) (Translation: dr)

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03.May.2008
Carsten Siegner (ANF)


MorphOS: Graphical user-interface for dvdauthor
Carsten Siegner has created a graphical user-interface for the DVD-authoring program dvdauthor-0.6.14. With the program you can create and burn video-DVDs with menu.

There is not a proper documentation but at least you can inform in an English howto.

Download: dvd-menu.lha (21 KB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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02.May.2008
Andreas Magerl (ANF)


Amiga Future: More disks of the PD-serie "Spielekiste"
In the download section of the Amiga Future there are now the disks 701-935 of the PD-games-serie "Spielekiste". If someone have got the missing numbers 725, 726, 743 and 755 the person is asked to contact the Amiga Future Team. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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02.May.2008
morphzone.org (Webseite)


MorphOS: VLC 0.8.6f beta 2
Rupert Hausberger has published an update of his MorphOS-port of the media player VLC. Changes in VLC 0.8.6f beta 2 (you can get further information here):
  • Got rid of ixemul
  • Got rid of pthreads
  • Wrote and implemented naThreads
  • ahi_dev now make use of naThreads
  • Enabled SDL. (not fully working)
  • Enabled OpenGL. (also)
  • Enabled A52. (also)

Download: vlc-0.8.6f-morphos_beta2.lha (7,6 MB) (cg) (Translation: dr)

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01.May.2008



WHDLoad: New packages until 01.05.2008
With WHDLoad you can install games and scene demos on your harddrive which were formerly only meant for use with disks. Additionally several incompatibilities with newer Amiga models were fixed.

The following installers have been added, improved or updated since our last message:
(cg) (Translation: dr)

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01.May.2008
amigafuture.de (Webseite)


MorphOS: Log-Analyzer logtool 2.3
Jacek Piszczek has published an update of his log-analyzer logtool (screenshot). In version 2.3 some bugs were fixed which could cause crashes.

logtool at least requires version 50.70 of the MUI-class Powerterm.mcc which is part of the MUICON-package. (cg) (Translation: dr)

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01.May.2008
Pegasosforum.de (Forum)


MorphOS: MPlayer 1.0 (svn-2008.04.30)
Fabien Coeurjoly has published a new version of video play program MPlayer 1.0 for MorphOS. It is based on the source code from 28th April and includes now an OSD-menu as well as a DVD-menu-support for testing purposes.

Download: MPlayer-1.0-svn-2008.04.30.lha (7 MB) (snx) (Translation: dr)

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