Toaster 2000 software available?

[Ancalimon]

It's 'open' sourced now.

http://www.discreetfx.com/downloads.html

I think they allow you to download the source, but if you want a compiled version, you either have to compile it yourself, or pay for a CD.

slaapliedje

I asked for the cd but got no reply.

Also that doesn't make sense. Why can't we use the software compiled by someone else? It's open source.

Also who would need Video Toaster software other than Video Toaster users?

[Ancalimon]

I think they are not doing it to earn money but to help people like us out.

But like I said I can't find the latest software for Toaster4000&Flyer, Newtek are not answering to my email, I can not find the 4.3 CD and other installation disks and I don't trust ebay.

[Ancalimon]

can open sourced software be sold?

also he has older version of the toaster4000 cd I'd want the latest 4.3 cd if Im paying 50$ for it.

[Ancalimon]

Newtek had several versions of the cd.
For a toaster 2000 (read original card) the cd that is 3.5 is best for live switching.

the 4.3 cd was meant for flyer editing (read with flyer and drives)

Newtek stills sells whatever stock it has left.

What happens when they run out of the CD's? Should we start throwing the cards without software to trash?

[Ancalimon]

IMHO, every card should be sold with all disks, manuals and extras that came in the box!

These cards are old (considered industrial waste by some). Usually the software is either lost or broken.

Some people are selling Toaster Flyer TBC combinations today and ask huge amount of money for them.

I was just curious to use one for fun and decided to buy these very cheap. (Despite being in Turkey) and the person who sells them does not have any software for them. Should I just not buy it? It's possible that I might not find one of these in the near future.

[Ancalimon]

@amigadave

I have seen two local tv channels dump perfect Amiga4000s to trash. (Wll I haven't seen it but I've been told so)