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D64-editor | An update on the Windows based D64 editing program. Here is a list of features: Read D64 files, display the directory, move files around the directory, rename files. Export files from the D64 into PRG files. Import files into the D64 with auto detection for P00 files. View/Edit the BAM. View the block chain of files on the D64. Create new blank D64 files, clean existing D64's. View and modify blocks on the disk in hex. Automatic check for crosslinked files on the D64. View the directory using the native c64 font. SEQ File Viewer using the c64 font with PETASCII -> ASCII conversion option. Drag and Drop functionality. Drag D64's onto the main screen to load them, drag other files to import them. Sehen Sie das Verzeichnis an, das die heimische c64 Schriftart verwendet.

Blade MP3 Library | With this library it is possible to generate mp3 data out of a program without using the command line or the function Execute() to use an external mp3-encoder. This library can handle RAW-Data (8 or 16 bit - 32000 Hz, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz - mono or stereo). These could be encoded in mono or stereo mp3 data 32 - 320 kbits. Buffers are used for input and output. Furthermore all mp3s get a ID3-V1.1 Tag. Requirements: Amiga OS2.0, MC68020 and MC68881.

WookieChat 2.5 | WookieChat allows you to connect to Internet Relay Chat networks (IRC) and chat with other users in a text medium in real-time. Some of the server groups are pre configured to join an Amiga chat channel upon successful connection. This program will work on AmigaOS 3.x and 4.0. Look at the web site for the changes in version 2.5.

GUI4CBM4WIN | Payton Byrd has made a Wiki for GUI4CBM4WIN. GUI4CBM4WIN is a graphical user interface to OpenCBM running on Microsoft Windows. GUI4CBM4WIN uses the command line operations of OpenCBM and supports whatever drives that OpenCBM supports. With this setup you can Copy D64 to and from a 1541, Rename, Scratch, Validate and copy files under Windows.

AmigaAMP update | Thomas Wenzel released an update of AmigaAMP. AmigaAMP is a powerful realtime MPEG audio player for Amiga computers. It can do realtime decoding on 50 MHz processors and up. There are versions for the classic m68k Amigas or Amiga emulators and for MorphOS and Amiga OS4.

Potrace | Potrace is a utility for tracing a bitmap, which means, transforming a bitmap into a smooth, scalable image. The input is a bitmap (PBM, PGM, PPM, or BMP format), and the default output is an encapsulated PostScript file (EPS). A typical use is to create EPS files from scanned data, such as company or university logos, handwritten notes, etc. The resulting image is not jaggy like a bitmap, but smooth. It can then be rendered at any resolution. The program is available for Amiga OS4, Linux and Windows.

BalSys v3.0 | Valentino Zenari released a new version of BalSys. BalSys is a language, and development system package designed for C= Plus/4 (or expanded C= 16). Based on the B.A.L. (Business Assembler Language), an existing standard for business machines, the environment has been improved with many high-level new commands and features. The package is a complete all-in-one tool: Editor / Debugger / Executer.

IBrowse 2.4 | Stefan Burstrom and the IBrowse Team are pleased to announce the release of IBrowse 2.4. IBrowse makes surfing the net with your AMIGA a breeze. Features include comprehensive JavaScript support, tabbed browsing, a customizable GUI layout. IBrowse brings web browsing under AmigaOS and MorphOS to a new level. You can download a demo for free but if you want to use it you will have to buy the program.

PureBasic | PureBasic is a programming language based on established BASIC rules. PureBasic is now freeware for Amiga OS. Some of the features are: Many internal commands (800+), Very fast compiler, Easy but very fast 2D game support, Easy and high quality 3D support based on OGRE, Source code is portable between AmigaOS, Windows, MacOS X and Linux, for games and applications.

Aros for Amiga | The AfA OS Project was started in November 2005 by Bernd Roesch. The goal of AfA OS is to bring modern features like Antialiasing (AA) to the AmigaOS since there is no further development for the 68k AmigaOS since OS3.9. AfA OS replaces AmigaOS core libraries with their more advanced AROS counterparts.

Tunenet v0.84 | Paul Heames the maker of the mp3 player Tunenet has released a update. Improvements are: CLI commands to be able to control TuneNet from 3rd party apps. MP3 file streaming straight from the web. Improved plugin API and new AIFF encoder. Shuffle play, volume boost, more stations, better quality recording... and more.

Webworld 6 | There is a new version of Webworld. This program can be used on the Amiga to make HTML pages. One of the new features is the use of PHP is now possible. Also a complete manual is included.

MorphOS for the Efika | The MorphOS Team announced that the next public release of MorphOS will support the EFIKA. MorphOS is a lightweight and flexible operating system and EFIKA is a low-power and silent miniature mainboard based on the Freescale PPC5200.

NetBSD/amiga | NetBSD/amiga is the port of NetBSD to the Amiga line computers. Development activity on NetBSD/amiga continues at a speed dependent on people's spare time. Currently, NetBSD/amiga runs on a Amiga that has a Motorola 68020 or better CPU with some form of MMU. For the Amiga's that don't have a MMU you will have to a CPU board on them to run NetBSD.

MixCol Hi Fli Converter | Algorithm (Naveed Khugiani) made a new program that will convert pictures in the Hi-Fli mode of the C64. To get a perfect conversion most settings can be set by the user. This program can be used on a Windows computer.

DTVBASIC | This is the normal C64-basic extended with DTV-specific features and a RAM-disk. The basic makes use of banking techniques so that the extended features doesn't use any extra memory in the normal memory range. This program is still in development but you can download the Beta version from the web site.

Lunapaint v0.2.5 | Lunapaint is a paint and animation program for AROS, focusing on making the paint process fun and intuitive. Being inspired from DeluxePaint and TVPaint on Amiga, it aims to be a complete graphics solution for AROS users.Fixed: optimized scrolling. Bug fixes: Better centering on zoom in/out, optimized redraw. New: Recessed buttons if active tool, Colorpicker tool, Dotted line around active color in palette.

DTV mon/boot | DTV mon/boot is a boot menu and machine language monitor for the PAL C64 DTV (DTV2/DTV3) and the Hummer-game. Features (version 0.7): Boot Menu. Screen shot function. Alternate kernal can be activated by pressing 'K'. Video mode PAL / NTSC. Original DTVMENU can be loaded. DTV trans included in menu. Two versions: Flash or RAM. Handles full memory banking (ram and flash). Additional DTV V2/V3 opcodes.

7-Zip | For the archive (zip) program 7-Zip is a MUI interface available. It is made for the Amiga Operating System. The MUI uses the latest version of LZMA by Igor Pavlov.

CP/M 3.0 Plus on the C128 | The C128 is a special computer that can run two processors. With The Z80 Processor you can run CP/M software. This page will show how you can run CP/M 3.0 Plus on your C128.

Ami Kit 1.2.0 | AmiKit is the compilation of more than 300 of the finest Amiga programs. To be brief, AmiKit is all you need if you want to experience a high-end Classic Amiga system (providing you own legal AmigaOS and ROM file). AmiKit contains many expansions and add-ons (more than 20.000 files are included in AmiKit!) that turn the default AmigaOS installation into a completely renewed and fresh environment.

volksFORTH | This is a 16bit Forth System produced by the german Forth Gesellschaft e.V. Main development of this system was done between 1985 until 1989. The volksFORTH Project was revived in 2005 with the goal to produce a manageable Forthsystem for computer systems with restricted system resources. The current Version of VolksForth is 3.81. Work on Version 3.90 has started. At this time volksFORTH is available for this Systems: volksFORTH MS-DOS, volksFORTH 6502 (Commodore 64, Commodore Plus 4, Commodore PET, Apple 1, Atari XL/XE), volksFORTH Z80 (CP/M, Amstrad CPC), volksFORTH 68000 (Atari ST)

Project One | This is a picture converter and editor for the c64. P1's main goal is to give a tool into the hand of c64 artists that is as easy and fun to use, while boosting productivity. P1 also tries to give access to the most used software modes. It can import pictures from GIF, JPG and other standards. Sprite modes will come later. This program is used on a Windows based computer.

Blender / Yafray | Latest update for these raytracer programs.

MPlayer / MEncoder | You can download the latest version of Mplayer and MEncoder from the website.

DTV-2 Filesystem creation tool | Adam released a tool to change the Flash-ROM in your DTV-2. This (DOS) program will build a FLASHFS.BIN containing files in the text file you specify. But be careful flashing your DTV. One mistake and you will have a paperweight.

April 1.3 | AmigaZeux and Stevo are happy to release yet another update of the best calendar in the whole universe. This program is written for MorphOS. April can track far beyond 2030, so it's perfectly suitable for waiting for the release of Troika. You can download this calendar program from the website.

MUFLI v1.0 | This a graphics editor by Crosbow of Crest. The editor uses bitmap and sprites at the same time giving you much more possibilities creating your art. The program has a zoom function, undo function (forward and back), disk menu, helpscreen. You will need a real C64 or VICE 1.19.

SearchStar 0.87 | SearchStar from Tom Duin is available for download. Fast filefinder, search into files, search into filecomments and replacer.

SteamDraw 0.6 | Stefan Kleinheinrich has made his latest version of SteamDraw available for Download. SteamDraw is a 2D-Vector-GFX Program for MorphOS.

Blender 2.41 | Blender is the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback.

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