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Digital Talk #75 | In the German language diskmag the following: MCC tested, Hall of Fame, Music Box and much more.

Lotek64 #15 | In the latest version of Lotek64 an interview with Jens Schönfeld (C-One), Metal Dust, Scene World: PAL and NTSC will come closer.

DvPlayer (v.048) | DvPlayer is an ongoing project to bring the ultimate multimedia experience to the Amiga computer. It is a unique and Amiga-only multimedia player, developed by Amiga enthusiasts, for Amiga enthusiasts! The current version of DvPlayer requires AmigaOS 4.0 and supports the following video formats: MPEG-1/2, VideoCD, SVCD, VOB files (DVDs) and AVI files. You can download a free demo which will run for 7 minutes. Or buy the complete working version.

GoDot Update (v1.27) | GoDot is a C64 image processing program written by Arndt Dettke. GoDot will do anything that a normal drawing programm will do but has a lot of extra's. It can use RAM expansions like GeoRAM or the PageFoxe module. It also can LOAD and SAVE many formats like Amica Paint, FLI, IFLI, Koala. In total more than 50 formats are supported.

VIC-TRACKER COMPO 2005 | This is a friendly competition to squeeze out some interesting music and sounds from one of the most restrictive sound hardware produced. VIC-TRACKER is a full-featured tracker-style music editor for the Commodore Vic-20 programmed by Daniel Kahlin. Requirements are Commodore Vic-20 + 16Kb memory expansion or emulated in VICE and VIC-TRACKER software.
Deadline is 30-11-2005. Voting until at 11-12-2005

TuneNet | TuneNet is a MP3 player and streamer for Amiga OS4. Features: Plays MP3's and MP3 Shoutcast streams. Integrates with IBrowse and AWeb. Playlist. Built in Internet Stream Searching facility. Sound level, Station and Tune display. This is a work in progress, so stay Tune(d) for next versions.

C64 Preservation Project | The main goal of this project is to archive pristine versions of original Commodore 64 software, including copy protection. A secondary goal will benefit of this will be to catalog and document all the different copy protection methods used. This information will be used to improve emulation, as well as remastering software onto disks for you to enjoy on the real thing. Of course, to reach these goals, we need your help. If you have a 1541 or 1571 disk drive and a XEP, XAP, or XMP cable, we can send you the latest mastering software. You can then send us the resulting image and statistical data for analysis and inclusion in the archive.

AmiPodder | Podcasting is a new way for anyone (from large companies to individuals) to distribute radio programs they have made themselves. Podcasting has rapidly gained popularity, particularly with the recent addition of podcasting support to Apple's iTunes music software. AmiPodder enables you to subscribe (for free) to podcast feeds on your Amiga!

VICE 1.17 | There is a new version of VICE (The Commodore 8 bit emulator). New in this version: GeoRAM memory expansion support with sizes from 64KB to 4MB. Also RamCart and +60K memory expansion support. And Userport RS232 emulation should work as expected now. (Q-Link)

WinUAE 1.1 | There is a new version (1.1) of the WinUAE Amiga emulator. Lots of bugfixed were made. Also a lot of new feature are included in the newest version. You can download the newest version for free on the website.

Amiga Forever 2005 | Amiga forever is a PC emulator system for the Amiga computers. Preconfigured WinUAE and WinFellow emulation engines with auto-updates. Preinstalled games, demos and applications (web browser, paint, etc.) On the DVD version also five hours of must-see Amiga videos.

GameBox64 | GameBox64 has a collection of scanned packaging and media for Commodore 64 games. The aim is to be the complete resource for scanned items from C64 games. The scans come from instructions, inlays, catridges, disks, tapes and miscellaneous items.

Cevi-aktuell | From the German Commodore magazine Cevi-aktuell issue 6 is available for download (pdf). In the current magazine: Interview with Werner van Loo, Programmer of Pinball Dreams / C64 Wiki-Kurs (Teil 2) / Commodore-Comeback / Democorner / Joystick Jockeys / Insider / and more ...

cc65 compiler | cc65 is a complete cross development package for 65(C)02 systems, including a powerful macro assembler, a C compiler, linker, librarian and several other tools.
The cc65 can be used for the following computers: Commodore C64, C128, C16, C116, Plus/4, P500, CBM 600/700. Apple ][, Atari 8bit, Oric Atmos, NES.

PageStream 5.0 | A new version of PageStream is available. The Linux and Windows version are finished and the Amiga version is tested at this moment. Also a Mac version will come in the near future.

PowerUp MorphOS 1.4.5 | The MorphOS Development Team has released a free version of PowerUp MorphOS. It can be used on a Commodore A1200, A3000 and A4000 computers equipped with PowerPC accelerator cards by phase5 and DCE. The free version will run for 2 hours per session.

C64 DTV - Version 3 | Yes there is a third version of the C64 DTV. After the NTSC and the PAL they came up with something very different. Some one made a Hummer simulator with the use of DTV technologie. It's sold by RadioShack for about 25 Euro's.

Barcode | Ever wanted to know what CBM was in a barcode..... Want to make your own barcode click on the link or the picture.

Old School Gaming | Want to read reviews of games on your favorite classic platform and retro titles for modern hardware. OSG is a combined review site for new titles on machines like the Commodore 64, Sinclair Spectrum and Atari 2600.

HVSC | The High Voltage SID Collection is updated. Current version is #43 and is 3 MBytes in size. Adding 750 new SIDs to the total of more than 30.000. The complete file is now 56 MByte. You can download the HVSC collection for free and they also provide a SID player for it.

Quantum-link reloaded | Jim Brain did it. He brought Quantum-link back online. For the people outside the USA Quantum-link was a very early internet-type system. You could connect to it with a C64/128 via the telephone. Download software, chat, send mail , play games and much more. Later the name was changed in AOL and was opened up to PC's. After that Quantum link was shut down. But now it's back.

AROS Max | AROS stands for Amiga Research Operating System. This is an open source re-implementation of the Amiga 3.1 Workbench. So if you have a PC but want to use it like an Amiga run the Live CD. Version 5.0 will be available soon.

SwinSID | You need a SID but you don't want to take it out a C64. Now there is an alternative. Put in a SwinSID. SwinSid is a replacement for the good old SID and has the following features: Compatibly with SID chip. Wavetable synthesis High quality audio DAC - 16bit stereo.

Digital Talk #74 | The latest issue of the german diskmag Digital Talk is available. Download it from the website.

WarpCopy64 | WarpCopy64 uses RR-Net for high speed disk image transfer. Instead of using standard protocols like FTP or HTTP it uses it's own protocol which allows highest transfer speeds and proper error handling which makes it the perfect tool for mass transferring. It currently is the fastest way of reading/writing disk images from/to real 1541 hardware, and you don't even need any special cable or 1541 modification.

Attitude #8 | Also Attitude released a new disk magazine, they are at #8. In this edition: The Charts, LCP 2005 Party Report, Demo Reviews, IDE64, Music Tutorial and a interview with WVL.

Jabberwocky | Jabberwocky is a jabber client software for Amiga Computers. Jabber is an instant messaging system, similar to ICQ or AIM. Server modules (transports) allows cross messaging between other networks (AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo).

UAE4ALL - Dreamcast | UAE4ALL is an Open Source Amiga500 emulator for the Dreamcast console. The current version is a Beta version but lots of games are running at the moment. Also on the website are other emulators for the Dreamcast such as NEOGEO/CD emulator and Atari ST emulator.

Scene World #15 | The disk magazine Scene World released their 15th edition. Download are available in d64 or d81 format. News about the party-scene, DTV, NTSC and a interview with Oliver Achten, developer of the MMC.

Project C64 cartridge | Arjen Vellekoop has made a universal PCB for the C64. You can put a 32 kbyte eprom on it. It has the following features: 8k, 16k, or 32k (E)PROM, EXROM / GAME, ROML / ROMH, RESET Switch, You can order a empty PCB or a fully build and tested PCB.

Competition Pro | The legendary joystick is available again. But now with a USB connection. The last thing you needed for the emulators. Many say this was the best joystick ever and having dozens of them I agree. Now available in the better computer shops for about 15 euro.

Copenhagen Retro Concert | Big retro music event in Copenhagen. The following bands will be performing. PRESS PLAY ON TAPE, SID'80s, Visa Röster, Axes Denied. Also the famous Rob Hubbard will be there. Update: The event is sold out!

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