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| Hyperion Comments on OS4.2 Progress |
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Hyperion Entertainment managing partner Ben Hermans issued the following statement on the progress of OS4.2 development this past weekend:
* Exec SG - kernel development has been forked off into an experimental and stable branch, to facilitate field testing of potentially drastically new features such as the scheduler, separate address spaces, 64 bit address space awareness etc. The task scheduler was completely rewritten in C and now implements the long planned pluggable scheduler functionality; the scheduling algorithm can be changed on the fly, during runtime depending on factors like task's preference and CPU load, different CPU cores using different scheduling algorithms. The re-write of the scheduler also allows for load balancing which is required for proper multicore support.
* Work is in progress on yet another Power ISA implementation.
* Gallium 3D: bumped to Mesa 9.1, i.e. OpenGL 3.1. Software renderer already implemented, work on hardware accelerated drivers within the framework of Gallium will benefit substantially by the experience gained developing Warp3D drivers for the AMD Radeon Evergreen range (Radeon HD 5xxx/6xxx).
Click the source button below for full details over on the official Hyperion Development Blog.
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2013-04-04 |
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| AmiWest 2013 Details Announced |
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For all of you early planners the AmiWest planning committee has recently announced this year's details for the AmiWest Conference. This year's conference will be held from October 18th through the 20th at the Cal Expo Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Sacramento, California. In addition to the show -- which is among the largest Amiga shows globally -- there will be a Programming Conference starting October 16th for those interested in developing for AmigaOS or learning the system's internals.
This show has terrific content for both classic and next-generation Amiga fans, and as we were last year, IntuitionBase is planning on being there. Be sure to follow the AmiWest blog (linked below) in the coming months for more details on who's coming, what's planned, and details for booking accomodations. See you there!
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2013-03-17 |
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| Acube: Cause of Crackling Audio on AmigaOne 500 Identified |
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The odd, crackling audio which has bedeviled some SAM460ex and AmigaOne 500 owners has finally had its root cause identified: a missing resistor on some boards. According to Acube Systems a particular board resistor which serves as a clock select for the on-board AC97 codec is missing for some boards but not others.
Acube is making a special version of the sound driver available which should help mitigate -- but not entirely eliminate -- the issue. The ideal solution is to determine if the board is missing the resistor in question, and if so, contact your dealer for servicing. Users encountering 'hissing' or 'staticky' audio should click the link below for more information on how to determine if their boards are effected and next steps to take.
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2013-02-26 |
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| Classic Cinemaware Games Re-released for OS4.1! |
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Cinemaware in cooperation with Hyperion Entertainment are proud to announce the re-distribution of its classic Amiga 68K Cinemaware titles. Through the magic of emulation and genuine Amiga ROMs, you can once again play titles such as Defender of the Crown on PowerPC-based AmigaOS systems with a simple double click of the mouse. Everything you need to run these classic Cinemaware games is already included in AmigaOS 4.1, including joystick support via AmigaInput!
This isn't just the release of some ADF files, but a genuine re-release where you run the games by clicking on Workbench icons; the games even come complete with manuals and scans of the reference cards that came with the commercial packaging. Download today and get that 1980s feeling all over again!
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2013-01-29 |
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| News from Pianeta Amiga 2012 |
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News from Pianeta Amiga being held in Bologna, Italy, this weekend is starting to trickle in. The big news items for the next generation Amiga community so far are:
* the new USB stack for AmigaOS 4.x supporting USB3 devices
* 'coming soon' SAM460ex OS options: AROS, Haiku, MorphOS, and Ubuntu
* the source code for AMOS Pro has been released into the public domain
* DigiBooster Pro 3 is being shown on the SAM460ex running AmigaOS 4.1
* Andrea Palmate has released Equilibrio for AmigaOS 4.x
* and the release of AmigaOS 4.1 Update 6 is being showcased
Readers here are welcome to send in news tidbits from the show, or even show reports. For now an overview is available via the link below from Stefano Guidetti at AmigaWorld.
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2012-12-02 |
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| AmigaOS 4.1 Update 6 Released! |
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Like a bolt out of the blue, a new OS update is here, but unlike previous updates to the Amiga operating system, this one has but one major feature: the inclusion of a new AmiUpdate-based machanism to deliver software updates from Hyperion to you when they're ready. Before we'd have to wait until enough bug fixes or new features were collected to deliver in a packaged udpate, but no more. The days of downloading, decompressing, and installing monolithic OS updates are over.
As promised by Steven Solie, OS4 development team lead, at AmiWest 2012, this new approach will ensure that bug fixes and new components are delivered as soon as they are ready, with the ability to 'roll back' to any previous change if needed. Users no longer need worry about dependencies, or whether this software works with that next-generation AmigaOne, or ... it all just works. Seamlessly. A huge thanks to Steven Solie, Simon Archer, and all the developers who have made this new update infrastructure a reality. Download your copy today!
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2012-12-01 |
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| Congrats Scott Cabit! Enjoy your new Amiga Future subscription! |
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We asked, you responded: after announcing our contest to see who could add the most content to IntuitionBase, we're thrilled to announce today the contest results. Nearly 150 new software titles and 100 compatible hardware products were added to our compatibility databases; nearly 100 software entries updated and corrected; new links; new dealers; and one heck of a lot of points.
Our contest entrants earned a collective 589 total points during the contest period and we'd like to thank everyone for their contributions to making the site a great resource for AmigaOS users. But in the end, there can be only one, so the winner of the free one-year subscription to Amiga Future magazine is....
Scott Cabit of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA who earned an astonishing 375 points!
A big thanks to all of our contest participants, Andreas Magerl of APC&TCP, Darren Glenn for initiated the contest, and everyone who tuned it. Keep those updates coming, guys, and help out your fellow AmigaOS users!
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2012-10-21 |
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| IntuitionBase @ AmiWest 2012: Exclusive Look at Digital Universe 1.7 |
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In conjunction with Bill Eaves IntuitionBase is proud to announce it will be demonstrating the latest version of Digital Universe at AmiWest 2012! The premier astronomy package for Amiga computers, Digital Universe allows the amateur astronomer to explore the heavens quickly, easily, and beautifully from your next-generation Amiga.
Incredibly powerful, offering detailed data on nearly every cataloged object in the sky, and complete with a professional guide to the stars and planets, Digital Universe is one of the finest commercial software packages shipping for Amiga systems. And we'll have the latest version, 1.7, at the IntuitionBase table at AmiWest in Sacramento, October 21st, for you to try out. See you there!
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2012-10-11 |
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| IntuitionBase @ AmiWest 2012: What to Expect |
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If you're on the fence and you'd like to test drive a new-generation Amiga system, the IntuitionBase table at AmiWest is the place for you! Want to try out classics like SoundFX, ProTracker, ArtEffect, Aladdin 4D, DrawStudio, fxPaint, imageFX, LightWave 3D, Photogenics, AmigaWriter, FinalWriter, TurboCalc? We've got you covered. How about great new software like HD-Rec, Audio Evolution, TuneNet, OWB, Timberwolf, SketchBlock, MUIBase, AmiCynix? We've got that, too. In fact on our demonstrator we've got the most popular classic and native OS4 software for you to try out.
We'll also have sample issues of Amiga Future magazine, helpful advice, and a surprise or two. So swing by our AmiWest table Sunday, and check it out! And don't forget we'll announce the winner of a free subscription to Amiga Future Magazine! It's all happening in Sacramento, October 21st, at AmiWest!
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2012-10-11 |
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| Contest: Win Free Subscription to Amiga Future! |
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Know of a great classic application from the OS3 days that runs on your AmigaOne? Have a tip to share about AmigaOS 4? Let know about it and you could win a free twelve-month subscription to Amiga Future magazine! Starting from September 20th, the person who scores the most points through submissions to our databases wins. The winner will announced live at AmiWest in Sacramento, Sunday, October 21st.
The rules are simple: he who scores the most points, wins! Here is how to score:
* (1) point is awarded for every edit made to an existing entry in our software or hardware compatibility databases
* (1) point is awarded for every link to a site relevant to next-gen Amiga users
* (2) points are awarded for every new entry to either our software or hardware compatibility databases
* (10) points are awarded for every feature-length article on a topic relevant to next-gen Amiga users
Our thanks go out to Amiga Future magazine and Andreas Magerl for their generous donation of the grand prize; to the AmiWest committee for continuing to hold such a great event for Amigans year after year; and Bill Bosari for allowing us to announce the winner "on-air" from the show. Good luck!
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2012-09-19 |
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| New Article: Wireless Networking under OS 4.x |
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The much awaited Amiga netbook may not be here yet, but that doesn't mean our AmigaOne machines have to be limited by the length of our Ethernet cables. Check out our step-by-step guide on getting wireless networking up and running on your next-generation Amiga.
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2012-09-09 |
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| New Article: Review of AmigaWriter 2.2 |
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There's not much out there in terms of office applications for next-generation Amigas, but one word processor is still being actively sold and supported. Check out our review of AmigaWriter 2.2 and see if it fits the bill for your next software purchase.
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2012-09-09 |
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| New Article: Current Web Browsers for AmigaOS |
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New to the next-generation Amiga scene? Curious about which browser to use and why? Check out our overview of the currently available options complete with performance data. Just click the link below or visit our 'Articles' section.
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2012-09-05 |
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| Amiwest 2012: Sacramento on October 19th-21st |
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The biggest Amiga show in the Americas is quickly approaching. The venue has been booked, exhibitors are lining up, and Amigans from all over the continent are planning to be there.
We'll be there on Sunday, too, with a table with an AmigaOS demonstrator system, plenty of software to try out, and much more. And we won't be the only ones:
* AmigaKit
* A-EON Technology
* Hyperion Entertainment
* the SACC classic software and hardware store
... and more to come!
This is the premier Amiga event of the year. Check out the latest at amiwest.net or the blog linked to below. See you there!
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2012-09-05 |
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| AmigaOS 4.1 Update 5 Released |
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The latest AmigaOS 4.1 update is available now for AmigaOne XE, micro, 500, and X1000 systems; all SAM440ep-based systems; all SAM460ex-based systems; Pegasos2 systems; and classic Amigas with either the CyberStorm or Blizzard PowerPC accelerator cards.
Plenty of bug fixes and performance improvements have been included so grab your copy today at the Hyperion Entertainment web site.
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2012-09-05 |
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