| # News - Dezember 1998
Aktuelle News | 31.12.98 Chip 6!, Escape und Draco verfügbar Seit dem 12 Dezember sind 10 weiter Chipssounds von toodeloo auf der Homepage von DHS zu finden: Ebenso ist hier *Escape* und *Draco* zu finden, ein neuer PacMan-Clone und die neueste Release 0.3.5 des XL/XE Emulators für den Falcon. http://wombat.ludvika.se/dhs/scene.html#news Einen guten Rutsch für alle wünscht: Robert Schaffner 27.12.98 ExtenDOS Gold Update seit dem 24.12.1998 verfügbar Wenn Sie ExtenDOS_GOLD in einer Version v3.0A oder v3.0B benutzten, können Sie ein kostenloses Upgrade auf die Version 3.1 beziehen. (Filename: egld_310.zip) Enthält das Update von v3.0A oder v3.0B nach v3.1 Sichern Sie ihre alte Version von der Diskette, erneuern Sie mit dem Inhalt des Archivs den Inhalt Ihrer ExtenDOS_Gold Diskette. Das ist auch für BetaTester interessant, die letzte Beta Release beendet sich am 31.12.98 ExtenDOS Gold v3.1 ist nun endlich verfügbar! Dieses Update bringt einige neue Features, inclusive einem neuen CPX, und hat nun auch Unterstützung für CDbackup, das neue Backupprogram für ganze Festplattenpartitionen. Backups die mit CDbackup erzeugt wurden, sind direkt von Desktop aus benutzbar, einfach wie eine normale TOS Partition. CDBackup ist fertig zum Ausliefern. CDWriter und CDbackup können als "CD Writer Plus" gebundelt werden. Anodyne bietet spezielle Upgrade-Preise für Benutzer an die den CDWriter bereits besitzen! Das nächste Update von ExtenDOS wird auch den TEAC 55S CD Recorder unterstützen. ExtenDOS finden Sie unter www.cyberus.ca/~anodyne Robert Schaffner 27.12.98 FunPaint FunPaint kann jetzt 3D-Objekte von 3D-Studio importieren. Demoversion unter http://www.dpl.net/user/dpl-00777 27.12.98 AtarIRC V 0.97 von Lonny Pursell seit kurzem verfügbar Bevor Sie das Update einspielen sollten Sie unbedingt einen Blick in ATARIRC.HYP werfen, es gibt einiges zu beachten! AtarIRC arbeitet perfekt als STinG-Client unter MagiC6 ebenso wie unter SingleTOS. AtarIRC Features: Designed to work with the STiK internet package Functions as a desk accessory or an application Runs in the GEM environment with or without a multi-tasking OS Supports DCC chat, send, receive, and resume Supports color or monochrome displays (colors will make it more readable) Supports sounds via DMA (directly plays AVR, external player required for WAV) Supports clipboard cut/paste via SCRAP.TXT Passing of URL's to your web browser or an advanced StringServer (see note below) Realtime display of channel nicknames (with popup options) Supports session logging to disk, or full capture via STeno (external capture program) No STiK configuration files to mess with, completely self contained Supports monospaced fonts via VDI (the point size can be adjusted) Server list with up to 20 entries (built in Identd server) Options to auto download files and VA_START downloads (with an AVSERVER) Can auto join channels and set user modes at logon 20 programmable function keys Command line which can be edited before pressing the RETURN key Supports bold, underlined, and reversed text effects Word wrap with a one character indent for easier reading Notify list with up to 40 entries Options for limited ISO keyboard remapping User definable ping, finger, quit, and userinfo messages Support for environment $HOME (multi-user setup) Sounds played on certain events DaLNet long nick name support Includes an ST-Guide HYPertext manual (online HELP via ST-Guide) FreeWare (please keep this in mind if it don't work on your system) :-) Wichtige neue Funktionen wurden hinzugefügt: DCC functions in a seperate window (optional) One channel per window (optional) Auto-accept DCC chat requests Outline/vector font support Scripting (currently no plans for this option) Multi-server support (probably not going to happen) Die Homepage von Lonny Pursell erreicht man unter: http://www.bright.net/~atari/ Robert Schaffner 24.12.98 News from Carl Forhan's LYNX Domain My first new game is an updated version of a true classic. In PONX, one or two players control paddles on opposite sides of the field. The goal is simple: bounce a ball (with ever-increasing speed) past your opponent. It sounds easy, but it takes a lot of sweat and skill to defeat the toughest human and AI opponents. Plus, I've updated the graphics and sound effects. Don't expect 3D polygon engines or raycasting, but DO expect attractive graphics and frenzied gameplay. (c) Carl Forhan Contact Carl Forhan by email at: forhan@millcomm.com ScreenShots finden Sie unter dieser URL: http://homepage2.rconnect.com/forhan/ponx.html Robert Schaffner 24.12.98 News from Carl Forhan's Jaguar Domain PROTECTOR is a game that has been revived from certain death and now has the opportunity to be completed and published on the Atari Jaguar. So, what is PROTECTOR? To be honest, yes, the game is fundamentally a Defender clone. But we already have D2K, right? What could PROTECTOR possibly offer Jaguar fans? I believe PROTECTOR will appeal to anyone looking for the classic gameplay associated with the original Defender, but with enhanced graphics, sounds, and new enemies to battle. Whether or not you're a fan of Defender Plus or Defender 2000, if you enjoy Defender and want a game loaded with nonstop action and massive doses of replayability, PROTECTOR is for you. What are some features of the game? Here are a few features: Rendered enemies with sharp animation Rendered explosions with the added bonus of particle shatter effects Power-ups to purchase additional equipment and energy for your ship 3+ layers of parallax scrolling 60 FPS 90% of the time or better Over 100 simultaneously active objects Enhanced audio effects, including digitized voices In-game music via a MOD player Lots of new enemies, including ground-based turrets, missile launchers, meteors, and more! 40+ levels of nonstop fun! In summary, I believe PROTECTOR retains the classic feel of Defender and builds on that foundation with animated graphics, more enemies and level variety, and enhanced audio. The game will not revolutionize the Jag, but it will offer a strong 2D game for the Jaguar in the tradition of Raiden and Defender Plus. (c) Carl Forhan Contact Carl Forhan by email at: forhan@millcomm.com ScreenShots finden Sie unter dieser URL: http://homepage2.rconnect.com/forhan/prot.html Robert Schaffner 23.12.98 DRACONIS 1.5 lieferbar! Die neue Version des beliebten Easy-Internet-Paketes ist lieferbar! Neben der neuen Oberfläche, einer Geschwindigkeitssteigerung bis Faktor 3!!!, Adressbuch im Email-Programm und weiteren 70 News/Änderungen gibt es nun auch ein Script-Editor! Der Preis bleibt gleich: nur 69,95 DM + Versand Update von 1.1 24,95 DM + Versand. Weitere Infos unter: http://www.atari-soft.de (Draconis-Support) 23.12.98 M.u.C.S unter neuer (weiterer) Internet-Adresse: Ab sofort können Sie die Seiten von M.u.C.S Hannover (u.a. DRACONIS Easy-Internet-Paket) auch unter http://www.atari-soft.de erreichen! 23.12.98 MISSION 3 CD jetzt lieferbar! Der Nachfolger der beliebten MISSION 1 und 2 CDs ist ab sofort zum Preis von 39,95 DM zzgl. Versand bei Ihrem ATARI-Fachhändler oder direkt bei M.u.C.S. Hannover lieferbar! http://www.atari-soft.de 19.12.98 Floppyshop To Close Down After Nearly 12 Years It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of Floppyshop on 30th January 1999. Despite tremendous support from a small section of our customer base, it became apparent that we simply lacked enough 'active' customers for us to continue providing a service as we head towards the Millenium. Before we go, we'd like to give something back to our loyal customers, some of whom have been with us from the beginning. With this in mind, we are holding a Closing Down Sale until 30th January 1999. All customers on our regular Internet mailing list should be receiving details of this within the next day or two unless they have already done so. Full details will also appear on our WWW site at http://www.floppyshop.cyberstrider.org where we're currently having a huge "Virtual Christmas Party"! It will be on-line from about 3am GMT on Monday 7th December. Open letters to the Atari community can also be found on the site. In these we give our thanks to our many friends made over the past 12 years. We also pay tribute to those who continue to fly the flag and set out our thoughts for the long term future (and there is a definite future) of the Atari community. Fellow Atari dealers are most welcome to contact us with regard to taking over our CD-ROM compilations and/or commercial products, should they wish to do so. We will be contactable by email. post and telephone until mid-February. As not everyone on this mailing list is a customer or even an Atari owner, we will not bore you with the whole story. Suffice to say, if you are not on the catalogue mailing list and are interested, check out the Web site. Journalists in particular are encouraged to do so, as it is not our intention to suddenly vanish without trace, and any mention (feel free to reprint both messages in their entirety if you¨ve got space to fill) in your respective publications would be very much appreciated. We would like to thank both our customers and friends (many of you fall into both categories), for their support over the years. Just one more thing, Atari computers are not affected by the Millenium Bug, so enjoy the Millenium while those around you crash! In conclusion, it is very likely this will be the final message sent out on the øFloppyshop NewsØ mailing list. Goodbye and good luck for the future 19.12.98 Die neue Ausgabe der ATOS (4/98) ist heute erschienen. (zu finden in der Download-Area - Magazine) 09.12.98 Centek Web site udpating: After technical problem with our accommodation, our web site was broken. Actually, he is running correctly with many modifications in bonus. a page with french and foreigners distributors. a page with various links wich claims to grow... a quick access to tested softwares on CENTurbo II (163 refenrences). a CT2 FAQ in the softwares page of CENTurbo II menu. new version of CBOOT 1.0.8, PUTFLASH 1.0.8 + FLASH.BIN 1.0.2, CENTscreen 3.4.0, VIDEOMOD 1.2.0. All from 12/08/1998. new version of CENTview 2.9.0 from 11/25/1998. new version of CECILE Demo 1.84 form 11/10/1998. new version of SANDRINE Demo 3.0 from 05/11/1998 that you can use to really scan but with colorless :-) CENTurbo II: Available in January 1999 The CENTurbo II revision B is in productions. She will have a new hand-made Fast-Ram controller (same on the Phenix) and more quickly. A better integration permited to decrease the price to 1890FF TTC ! The serie will be limited, contact your resellers... Phenix: The prototype is routing phase according to the last implantation (see Phenix page). We finish the USB and PCI validation at the moment (hardware and software!). The DSP+20-bit audio part is valid. Thanks for your attention. Sacha Hnatiuk Centek Tour Blanche de Castille 4, avenue Saint Exupery F-60180 Nogent-sur-Oise France Tel: +(33)-344-746-330 Fax: +(33)-344-746-340 http://www.centek.fr eMail: vxp@imaginet.fr 05.12.98 ERROR IN LINE '99 Wie aus gut informierten Kreisen zu erfahren ist, soll 1999 eine Demoscene Convention für Acorn, Atari, Amiga and C64 Computer in Dresden starten. Die Veranstaltung startet am: Friday, 2.April 1999, 03:00 PM. Die Veranstaltung endet am: Monday, 5.April 1999, 11:00 AM. Die Veranstaltung selber wird folgende Wettbewerbe beinhalten: FALCON 030 DEMO COMPETITION The maximal size is 6 Megabytes. ATARI ST DEMO COMPETITION The maximal size is 2 DD disks. INTRO COMPETITION The maximal size is 98304 bytes. All systems are allowed. 4 KILOBYTE INTRO COMPETITION The max. size is 4096 bytes. This competition is for every available system. 128 BYTE INTRO COMPETITION The max. filesize is 160 bytes including the header. This compo is for all available systems. TRUECOLOR GRAPHICS COMPETITION The name of the software and hardware, that had been used to create the pictures will be displayed. The entries have to be in standart format, as TGA or JPEG. 16 COLORS GRAPHICS COMPETITION The same as for the Truecolorcompo, but the pictures have to be painted using less than 17 colors and have to be either in GIF- or PC1-format. MULTICHANNEL MUSIC COMPETITION We will play the modules with Graoumftracker on Falcon 030. This tracker supports the following formats: DTM, GTK, GT2, MOD, S3M and XM. As always, we will play your entry with every other software or hardware as long as you can offer it. The max. filesize is 1,4 MB and every entry will be presented for 2:00 minutes. We may display the tracker on the big screen, while playing. 4 CHANNEL MUSIC COMPETITION The same rules as for the Multichannel competition, but the songs have to be in 4 Channel Protracker-MOD format. SOUNDCHIP MUSIC COMPETITION You have to offer the needed hard- and software to replay the song. Using samples is forbidden here. FAKE DEMO COMPETITION The entries have to run on one of the available systems. WILD COMPETITION Wild things wanted! Present videos, photos, animations, programs that do not fit in any other category, do aerobic, play flute, whatever... SURPRISE COMPETITION Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie unter den folgenden Web- und Emailadressen: grey@promail.pl error_in_line99@t-online.de http://rcswww.urz.tu-dresden.de/~js712688/index.htm