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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: rja4096 on November 15, 2007, 03:32:15 PM

Title: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: rja4096 on November 15, 2007, 03:32:15 PM
Hi I've contacted RealSoft to see if they would let me have a copy of Real3D version 2 (or anything later than 1.4). Looks like this is freeware now, has anyone got a copy, please read, thanks:

My Message1:
>Hi, I'm an Amiga enthusiast, and wondered if there was a free version
 of
>Real3D version 2 I could Have?
>I currently have version 1.4.

The Reply1
Sorry, but we do not support the Amiga platform any more.
For your information, you will get a good discount if you decide to upgrade
to one of the new supported platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows).
Kind regards,
Vesa Meskanen
Realsoft Graphics

My Message2:
Hi,
Ok, but have you got an old copy on your server you could email?
is this now freeware?

The Reply2
Unfortunately we do not have it available any more. It is indeed now freeware, so you can freely use the Amiga version if you manage to find one from the Internet.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: hardlink on November 15, 2007, 03:45:56 PM
I'm surprised RealSoft is still in business!

I have had difficulty determining what the latest/last version of Real3D was for the Amiga - anybody know? I have version 2.4, looks like I can't get updates from RealSoft, they have gone Soft.

Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: rja4096 on November 15, 2007, 03:53:24 PM
Could you email me a copy please? - its is freeware. Thanks, rick.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: pVC on November 15, 2007, 04:04:26 PM
Hmm.. I wonder if any Amiga reseller has it in stock anymore? Anyway I have at least version 3.3 for Amiga...
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 15, 2007, 04:06:57 PM
3.5 is the newest.  I have if anybody wants it.  
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: darule on November 15, 2007, 04:15:47 PM
Bring it on!!  :-D
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: rja4096 on November 15, 2007, 04:44:06 PM
Can I have it then please??? - I've sent a PM
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: RRunner on November 15, 2007, 04:48:19 PM
I'd like a copy too please! I'll PM you with my contact info... if you don't mind of course!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: mpiva on November 15, 2007, 05:15:02 PM
Cool.  I wouldn't mind a copy as well.  pMail sent.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: EDanaII on November 15, 2007, 05:18:23 PM
Maybe we could obtain "official" permission and then upload it to Aminet?

Just a thought.

Ed.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Angus on November 15, 2007, 05:24:55 PM
Excellent idea.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Rob on November 15, 2007, 05:53:39 PM
@rja4096

Quote
My Message2:Hi,
Ok, but have you got an old copy on your server you could email?is this now freeware?

The Reply2Unfortunately we do not have it available any more. It is indeed now freeware, so you can freely use the Amiga version if you manage to find one from the Internet.


That really good of them, maybe you should ask if a copy could be uploaded to Aminet.

@hardlink

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I'm surprised RealSoft is still in business!


Their product is now called Realsoft 3D there were plans to make an OS4 version, but it looks like that fell through.

Link. (http://www.postforum.com/forums/read.php?f=25&i=809&t=806)
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Hodgkinson on November 15, 2007, 05:54:01 PM
Errrm, what might this software be?  :-(
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: DrDekker on November 15, 2007, 06:01:51 PM
It's a 3D modelling/raytracing package.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: cgutjahr on November 15, 2007, 07:17:53 PM
@EDanaII:

Quote

Maybe we could obtain "official" permission and then upload it to Aminet?

That sounds like a plan ;)

Could the original poster please forward the two mails to aminet@aminet.net (or post them here), so we can directly contact the person you talked to?

If somebody has a complete copy of the latest full version (I wouldn't even know what version number that would be), please upload it to Aminet. Uploading a readme isn't neccessary, but if you upload only the readme please either post here or drop us a mail so we know what's up.

Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 15, 2007, 08:11:39 PM
I'll archive all the disks I have and upload them to aminet tonight when I get home.

Btw, I also have "Phenomena" for Real3D which is a really cool special effects package.  I believe Phenomena was only made for the Amiga version of Real3D.  

Since Phenomena is useless without Real3D for Amiga, could we logically conclude that this is now freeware also?
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 15, 2007, 08:13:06 PM
I'll archive all the disks I have and upload them to aminet tonight when I get home.

Btw, I also have "Phenomena" for Real3D which is a really cool special effects package.  I believe Phenomena was only made for the Amiga version of Real3D.  

Since Phenomena is useless without Real3D for Amiga, could we logically conclude that this is now freeware also?
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Hodgkinson on November 15, 2007, 08:45:05 PM
Sounds interesting...
Keep us posted :D
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 16, 2007, 12:42:56 AM
Done.  Filename is Real3D_V35_Full.lha  

Includes:
Real3D V3.0 (Disk 1-5)
Real3D V3.5 Upgrade (Disk 1-2)
Phenomena for Real3D (Disk 1-4)

8Meg total.   Located in /gfx/3d. Thanks RealSoft!  
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: weirdami on November 16, 2007, 04:45:04 AM
@stopthegop

The email he's quoting only indicates that version 2 is freeware, not any other version.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: nBit7 on November 16, 2007, 05:00:10 AM
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The email he's quoting only indicates that version 2 is freeware, not any other version.


I don't read it that way.  I read the second response '...Amiga version...' as meaning any Amiga version as they don't support that platform any more.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: AmigaMance on November 16, 2007, 05:04:57 AM
Great stopthegop! I have sent you a PM already.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 16, 2007, 07:08:46 AM
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I don't read it that way. I read the second response '...Amiga version...' as meaning any Amiga version as they don't support that platform any more.


Exactly.  He emphasized the point about not supporting the Amiga platform and stated "version 2" as an afterthought.  He probably forgot which particular version was the last Amiga version..  
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: utri007 on November 16, 2007, 10:32:52 AM
If someone get permission to upload it to aminet I would pricieid like to see older version too.

I've learned to use 1.4 quite well
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: DrDekker on November 16, 2007, 10:35:29 AM
I've had a look on Aminet but I can't find the archive anywhere :cry:
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: stopthegop on November 16, 2007, 10:58:39 AM
its pending approval by aminet mods
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: DrDekker on November 16, 2007, 11:07:51 AM
Nice one - thanks stopthegop!
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: cgutjahr on November 16, 2007, 01:58:12 PM
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DrDekker wrote:
I've had a look on Aminet but I can't find the archive anywhere :cry:

That's because we can't host it on Aminet just because someone said he's heard somewhere that it's now freeware - we need a license from the copyright owner.

That's why I need copies of the mails the original poster was quoting from - or at least the contact address he was using. I'll ask that guy for the permission to host v3.5 and the addons, and then it will be made available to the public.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: AeroMan on November 16, 2007, 03:57:32 PM
I want a copy ! :-D
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Hodgkinson on November 16, 2007, 04:52:38 PM
Give us a shout when it goes public :-)

Thanks folks,
Hodgkinson.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Dandy on November 17, 2007, 07:51:39 AM
Quote

stopthegop wrote:

3.5 is the newest.  I have if anybody wants it.  



Yes - of course - I'm highly interested!
Please let me know how I can obtain a copy...
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: Jupp3 on November 23, 2007, 12:00:30 PM
Any progress on getting it to Aminet? I would really like to give it a try some day.
Title: Re: Contacted RealSoft about Real3D - Please see
Post by: hardlink on November 23, 2007, 06:26:50 PM
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Jupp3 wrote:
Any progress on getting it to Aminet? I would really like to give it a try some day.


Maybe you could help - can you run over to Tampere and get upload permission from them? :) Why, you could probably even ask them nicely in Finnish to soften them up!