AmiKit
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Software compilation for Amiga computers
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Operating system
| AmiKit x screenshot Screenshot of AmiKit X first released in 2017 | |
| Developer | Ján Zahurančík & Contributors |
|---|---|
| OS family | AmigaOS |
| Working state | Publicly released |
| Initial release | 2005; 20 years ago (2005) |
| Latest release | XE (12.2) / July 13, 2023; 18 months ago (2023年07月13日) |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | automatic via Live Update |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, AmigaOS (Vampire) |
| License | Freeware Commercial |
| Official website | amikit |
AmiKit is a compilation of 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (Amiga software built for Motorola 68000 series CPUs) running on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Amiga computers with a Vampire V2 card.[1]
Features
[edit ]Key features of the software include:[citation needed ]
- The Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos desktop environments.[citation needed ]
- 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (tools, utilities, games, and demos) freely available from Aminet and other sources.
- The "Rabbit Hole" feature, which allows the launch of Windows, Mac, or Linux applications directly from the Amiga desktop.[2]
- Support for a range of resolutions including HD Ready (720p), FullHD (1080p), 4K UHD (2160p), 6K, and 8K UHD (4320p).[3] [4]
- TrueType fonts, Dual PNG icons (by Ken Lester), and 24-bit visual themes (including Dark Mode, Modern Retro, etc.).
- Dropbox support.[citation needed ]
Requirements
[edit ]AmiKit requires Windows 7 (or newer), macOS (10.9 or newer), Linux (x86/64 able to run PlayOnLinux), a Raspberry Pi, or a Vampire V2 turbo card for a classic Amiga.[citation needed ]
For AmiKit to work, the original AmigaOS (version 3.x) and Kickstart ROM (version 3.1) are required. The following sources are supported:[citation needed ]
- AmigaOS XL CD or ISO.
- AmigaOS 3.9 CD or ISO (also available in Amiga Forever from Cloanto, including the required Kickstart ROM).
- AmigaOS 3.5 CD or ISO.
- AmigaOS 3.1 available on AmigaOS 4.1 FE CD or ISO from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
- AmigaOS 3.1.4 ZIP from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
- AmigaOS 3.2 from Hyperion Entertainment (AmiKit for Vampire only).
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "AmiKit, Emulate Amiga On Windows, macOS, And Linux - PC Perspective". pcper.com. 2022年05月30日. Archived from the original on 2022年05月30日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "The Amiga Museum » AmiKit X". Archived from the original on 2024年06月14日. Retrieved 2024年07月30日.
- ^ "AmiKit X". Epsilon's World. Archived from the original on 2023年12月03日. Retrieved 2024年07月30日.
- ^ "AmiKit 12 released!". AmigaBlogs. Archived from the original on 2024年02月23日. Retrieved 2024年07月30日.
External links
[edit ]Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AmiKit&oldid=1244581006"