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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: 3246251196 on April 30, 2006, 01:24:36 PM
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does 3.5 have programs like Miami (i think its called: Browser Software)
is it a good inteface when it comes to linking Amiga and PC via PCMCIA?
basically is it good for networking between PC and Amiga and is it READY-ABLE to connect to the internet?
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It's called 'TCP/IP stack'.
AmigaOS 3.5 only comes with time limited demo version of Miami. You can't register it. The very same software is available in Aminet (http://www.aminet.net/). Oh yes, AmigaOS 3.5 was marketed to include full TCP/IP stack. It never did.
AmigaOS 3.9 comes with illegal copy of Genesis (http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/amitcp392.txt).
If you want to stay legal (and have full unlimited network connectivity), the only solution for now is the GPL version of AmiTCP/IP 3.0b2 (http://www.acc.umu.se/~patrikax/amiga/guides/AmiTCP_Install/) or if someone sells you used copy of AmiTCP/IP, Genesis or Miami[DX]).
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without a TCP/IP stack you cannot connect PC Amiga?
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you can use serial connection but is SLOW. the best choise is tcp/ip with a network card. something like this for a600/1200:
pcmcia netcard (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=116&osCsid=2be7b6f90187e95343a2a835527f05b4)
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3246251196 wrote:
without a TCP/IP stack you cannot connect PC Amiga?
You can use a null modem cable and some terminal software(such as Hyperterminal on the PC and NComm on the Amiga) to transfer files between the two..but it's a lot slower than using a PCMCIA network card.
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well i am getting a PCMCIA networking card. i was just making sure that OS3.5 will be fine to use the PCMCIA with.
i mean, so long as i can get on the internet i can download new Browser SW then transfer it to amiga... yeah?
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of course
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Uhm, wouldn't downloading be transferring data to your Amiga?
Anyway with 3.5 you can get online.
And to compare it to 3.9 (topic title but nowhere in the post?); that has an TCP stack as well.
Difference:
OS3.5 has a time limited version of Miami and 3.9 a full (illegal) version of Genesis.
These are for using the TCP protocol!! You also need a browser. I know that OS3.9 comes with AWeb SE but don't know about 3.5...
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Flashlab wrote:
I know that OS3.9 comes with AWeb SE but don't know about 3.5...
just the same
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wich web browser do you prefer? i has just tested aWeb and iBrowse demo version... more alternatives? what about voyager?
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I've tried AWeb and Voyager but IBrowse2.3 is what I use every day now. It's brilliant.
For networking you could try ParNet (faster than serial networking).
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you know OS3.1 / 3.0 arent adapted to handling hdds over 4Gb (think it is) - is this just for physical amiga 2.5" hdd - can you still browse files on the PC via amigaOS (using PCMCIA)?
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Also keep in mind that not all PCMCIA network cards are supported. If you're not sure, buy it from some Amiga dealer like amigakit.com.
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There's a reasonable list of PCMCIA cards here (http://www.g-mb.de/pcmcia_e.html), showing A1200/600 compatibility. Of course, Amigakit supplies a software bundle as well.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8279123755&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
what do you think of this. this is what i got
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Looks pretty handy to me. It seems that everything is included there, including a properly licensed stack?
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he has more - if you wanted one. quite a nice guy too
HOPE IT WORKS THOUGH. will not know until tomorrow or monday ill update you though!
that disk - do you think that is a seperate program where you do your PC browsing there - i.e. not done on WB but on that program diskette?
thanks!
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From the description, I think the boot disk just configures your workbench session to work properly for communicating with a PC. :-?
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it just seems to say that you dont need a modified A 1200 at all
just just need WB - and your PC drives will show
owing to the description it should work on any OS... there is no requirements
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I think it should work on any 1200 with WB installed.
Should be no probs for connecting with a PC, but you would probably want an accellerator anyway for other reasons (like running WHDLoad games: you posted about this before, right?). Processor speed is also important if you want to browse the web (though you may not want to do this much with a 1200).
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well, first thing is first. get the two things networking. THEN get the A Card OH AND some 1200 LEDS that i annoyingly dont have lol
like i say, ill keep updated. i think this product is interesting for everyone here on the Amiga forums.
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hi
i have dealt with paul willingham a few times in the past he is incredably helpful and very friendly, i can't recommend him enough!
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I got the same thing probably off the same guy.
I had a few issues with it at first setting up the software on the Amiga and PC but I just emailed him and he kept replying till I had it up and running.
I must say I didnt get the most out of it until I realised I had genesis with os3.9.
Good price too!!!
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anybody a screenshot of what OS3.5 can look like with an A1200 with 4Mb Fast Mem?
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you know you get some rather nice programs with 3.9, could you copy them to 3.5 if you wanted?
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3246251196 wrote:
you know you get some rather nice programs with 3.9, could you copy them to 3.5 if you wanted?
thar illegal genesis works too under 3.5 :)