Easynet pmcia card, indivision aga? What else?

[wrath of khan]

So with the 030 for sale on amigakit, i should be able to run most stuff? I guess net browsing will be limited as 060's are at silly prices atm.

So, I have workbench 3.1 on disc and I assume that's whats on my cf card also. Is there many improvements in 3.9?

I'd like to make my workbench prettier with nice icons and such too. I'll have to get the pcmcia card for that i imagine. Here is the card ive just fitted in my 1200 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/141478923137?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I'll get the easynet pcmcia card at some point too.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

So with the 030 for sale on amigakit, i should be able to run most stuff? I guess net browsing will be limited as 060's are at silly prices atm.

So, I have workbench 3.1 on disc and I assume that's whats on my cf card also. Is there many improvements in 3.9?

I'd like to make my workbench prettier with nice icons and such too. I'll have to get the pcmcia card for that i imagine. Here is the card ive just fitted in my 1200 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/141478923137?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I'll get the easynet pcmcia card at some point too.

3.9 includes all the things you're asking about - web browser (although Ibrowse is better on classic systems), updated TCP/IP stack (although again, others are better than Genesis... some prefer Miami, EasyNet, Roadshow, etc.), really attractive (in my opinion) GlowIcons, multimedia apps, support for large hard drives, better support for CD drives, blah blah. Personally I think 3.9 is great on upgraded classic systems, and would run well on an A1200 with the accelerator and Indivision mentioned. Others hate it. You can't please all the people all the time!

[wrath of khan]

3.9 includes all the things you're asking about - web browser (although Ibrowse is better on classic systems), updated TCP/IP stack (although again, others are better than Genesis... some prefer Miami, EasyNet, Roadshow, etc.), really attractive (in my opinion) GlowIcons, multimedia apps, support for large hard drives, better support for CD drives, blah blah. Personally I think 3.9 is great on upgraded classic systems, and would run well on an A1200 with the accelerator and Indivision mentioned. Others hate it. You can't please all the people all the time!

Well i have alot to learn it seems. I guess i could run 3.9 on a separate hard-drive? As I don't know if its possible or wise to muck about with my already preconfigured cf-card.
I'd like a cd drive too...and i'll probably have more questions when the time comes as i upgrade.

[paul1981]

Well i have alot to learn it seems. I guess i could run 3.9 on a separate hard-drive? As I don't know if its possible or wise to muck about with my already preconfigured cf-card.
I'd like a cd drive too...and i'll probably have more questions when the time comes as i upgrade.

You could setup 3.9 and 3.1 on the same drive. Easiest way would be to just create a boot partition with 3.1 on and also another boot partition with 3.9 on (with a lower boot priority though) and then select the 3.9 from the Early Startup Menu as and when you fancy it (hold both mouse buttons down upon power on or reboot to get to this menu). Also, in the future should you decide you want 3.9 to boot first you just alter the boot priority so that it's above the 3.1 priority (with HDToolbox).

[som99]

You can use HighGFX and run 1280x720 when you have the 030 ACA card and Indivision AGA, it runs quite ok in workbench on 3.1 if you do not jump up the colors to much

What motherboard revision do you have?

I wish you good luck and hope you get a smooth ride!

[wrath of khan]

You can use HighGFX and run 1280x720 when you have the 030 ACA card and Indivision AGA, it runs quite ok in workbench on 3.1 if you do not jump up the colors to much

What motherboard revision do you have?

I wish you good luck and hope you get a smooth ride!

How do I check what motherboard revision I have? There are various numbers on stickers underneath the a1200.
Its a commodore model A1200 and nice and white it is too. Or do I have to open her up again to check?
I gather the timings have to be corrected, if problematic, for the aca 030 to run properly.

[wrath of khan]

Do I need the realtime clock in this accellerator? http://amigastore.eu/en/288-aca-1233-40-mmu.html#/rtc_real_time_clock_module-without_rtc/acatune_in_disquette-included

Or can I add one somewhere down the road? Any replies are apprecciated.
I'm gonna take the plunge and get this for christmas.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

You can add the clock module later.  Plugs right in.  

[wrath of khan]

You can add the clock module later.  Plugs right in.  

Thank you Mr Mike. Taking the plunge in 3...2...1...

[wrath of khan]

Btw, where do I check to see what revision my a1200 motherboard is? Darn timing fix thingie you see, chappie.

Edit: Yikes 200.09 euros erm..crikey!

In fairness its almost beyond fantastic, that anyone still bothers to make new hardware for Amigas. So one expects the price to reflect that!

Sheesh...may as well get the easynet pcmcia thingie now too. That will do nicely for the time being.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Motherboard revision is printed on the motherboard.  If you've never had 'er open before, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with all the bits.  Probably could use a good cleaning, too.  

[wrath of khan]

Motherboard revision is printed on the motherboard.  If you've never had 'er open before, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with all the bits.  Probably could use a good cleaning, too.  

I opened er'up to put my cfcard in. I did a little spring cleaning and tis not even spring...not much though, I didn't want to damage anything. It was surprisingly clean.

I got the a1200 on e-bay, advertised as 'powers up but no further testing done'. I lucked into a minty commodore a1200. All systems seem fine captain, no anomalies detected...yet.

Ive ordered the easynet pcmcia card from amigakit. It's done I tell you and there is no going back!

[giZmo350]

What version of ROMs are in that bad boy? Motherboard revision?

[Linde]

If you have a network card you could set your time with NTP instead of using a clock module. A quick google suggested this software: http://aminet.net/package/comm/tcp/facts

A clock module would be preferable, though, if you intend to boot without starting the network stack.

[wrath of khan]

So my ACA 1233 accellerator arrived today. I hope my a1200 does not need timing fixes.

Here's some pics attached, I'm off to install this.