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Title: IDE-Fix License
Post by: LordSpunky on July 08, 2011, 07:48:41 PM
I wondered if anyone can help with this issue.
I have installed IDE-Fix and it is working great!
But it is a 'demo' version that requires the license key, I have tried to contact the owner but the email address is no longer in use. I won't mind the window coming up at the start of Workbench but it comes up every 20 mins or so......any ideas?

Cheers
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: mfilos on July 08, 2011, 08:09:41 PM
Don't try googling "idefix serial" :)
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: smerf on July 08, 2011, 08:24:30 PM
Quote from: LordSpunky;648681
I wondered if anyone can help with this issue.
I have installed IDE-Fix and it is working great!
But it is a 'demo' version that requires the license key, I have tried to contact the owner but the email address is no longer in use. I won't mind the window coming up at the start of Workbench but it comes up every 20 mins or so......any ideas?

Cheers


Hi,

No longer exists unless you buy a ide buffer from amigakit, do you own Cloanto's Amiga Forever?

I would just use that, it saves on the hardware for the Amiga.
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: mfilos on July 08, 2011, 08:38:03 PM
Quote from: smerf;648685
...unless you buy a ide buffer from amigakit
Idefix isn't supplied with any buffered IDE adapter afaik. I seriously doubt that you can find Idefix software available to buy anywhere these days.
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: smerf on July 08, 2011, 08:43:05 PM
Quote from: mfilos;648689
Idefix isn't supplied with any buffered IDE adapter afaik. I seriously doubt that you can find Idefix software available to buy anywhere these days.


HMMMM,

I thought for sure I saw it with IDEFix hardware buffer, I know my buddha has it. Oh what the heck, just use Cloanto's Amiga Forever.

smerf
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: nicholas on July 08, 2011, 08:54:23 PM
Quote from: mfilos;648689
Idefix isn't supplied with any buffered IDE adapter afaik. I seriously doubt that you can find Idefix software available to buy anywhere these days.

On a related note, do you reccommend any of the following patches for IDEFix?

http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/IDEfixTURBO
http://aminet.net/package/driver/media/IDEFix_patches
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: TheGoose on July 08, 2011, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: mfilos;648684
Don't try googling "idefix serial" :)


Huh, does this work ?

http://www.serialportal.com/serial.php?im=36948
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: magnetic on July 09, 2011, 02:25:51 AM
smerf

why would you tell a guy who CLEARLY is using REAL amiga hardware to use fake ass emulation? (and yes I have amiga forever but only use it to xfer files from my x86 box and to make cf cards for Real amigas)

Telling a guy to use amiga forever when he asks questions about help with something completely different is idiotic
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: smerf on July 09, 2011, 03:06:30 AM
Quote from: magnetic;648743
smerf

why would you tell a guy who CLEARLY is using REAL amiga hardware to use fake ass emulation? (and yes I have amiga forever but only use it to xfer files from my x86 box and to make cf cards for Real amigas)

Telling a guy to use amiga forever when he asks questions about help with something completely different is idiotic


Hi,

If he owns Cloanto's Amiga Forever, it uses idefix, and hopefully your not completely neive!!!

smerf
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: mfilos on July 09, 2011, 10:11:45 AM
Quote from: nicholas;648693
On a related note, do you reccommend any of the following patches for IDEFix?

http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/IDEfixTURBO
http://aminet.net/package/driver/media/IDEFix_patches
Haven't tried any of those mate. Sorry.
I don't install Idefix most of times since I only use the 1st IDE channel (Primary) where no software is needed.
OS3.9's installation gives support for my CD etc. No need for Idefix in my case.


Quote from: TheGoose;648722
Huh, does this work ?

http://www.serialportal.com/serial.php?im=36948
Apparently :)
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: ChrisUnionNJ on July 09, 2011, 06:45:08 PM
Quote from: smerf;648747
Hi,

If he owns Cloanto's Amiga Forever, it uses idefix, and hopefully your not completely neive!!!

smerf

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Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: LordSpunky on July 09, 2011, 08:32:14 PM
Ah thanks guys I have sorted it out now :) *cough* if you know what I mean!
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: J-Golden on July 09, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: nicholas;648693
On a related note, do you reccommend any of the following patches for IDEFix?

http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/IDEfixTURBO
http://aminet.net/package/driver/media/IDEFix_patches


I haven't used them but I did notice:

1) The "IDEfixTURBO" patch is OLDER then the latest version of IDEFix by eight months (Both in 1999).  But it states that it will increase data transfer 100-300K.  Might be worth a try for that. ;)

2) The "IDEFix_Patches" was put out last year (2010).  So very very new in Amiga terms.

3) They are both patches which means you are changing the files at their core so you'll want to back up before attempting.  this also means you'll have to DO the patching.  No, the patching software does not come with the .LHAs but they do recommend one or two packages.

4) The second file is specifically for using CF cards on your Amiga.  IF you don't have a CF reader, no need to do the patch.  From the docs I can't quite tell if this is just to allow reading or to make "hot swapping" possible...

So I hope that helps in your decisions whether or not to patch.  If you do try them, please let us know what to outcome is.  Please?
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: nicholas on July 09, 2011, 09:54:11 PM
Quote from: J-Golden;648842
I haven't used them but I did notice:

1) The "IDEfixTURBO" patch is OLDER then the latest version of IDEFix by eight months (Both in 1999).  But it states that it will increase data transfer 100-300K.  Might be worth a try for that. ;)

2) The "IDEFix_Patches" was put out last year (2010).  So very very new in Amiga terms.

3) They are both patches which means you are changing the files at their core so you'll want to back up before attempting.  this also means you'll have to DO the patching.  No, the patching software does not come with the .LHAs but they do recommend one or two packages.

4) The second file is specifically for using CF cards on your Amiga.  IF you don't have a CF reader, no need to do the patch.  From the docs I can't quite tell if this is just to allow reading or to make "hot swapping" possible...

So I hope that helps in your decisions whether or not to patch.  If you do try them, please let us know what to outcome is.  Please?


Thanks mate, next week I'm setting up an A1200/060 wedge for WHDLoad with a 4GB SDHC Card as it's hard disk so I'll let you know how I get on. :)
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: magnetic on July 09, 2011, 10:56:46 PM
Smerf

Sorry for attacking you. I see your point now...
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: LordSpunky on July 09, 2011, 11:17:40 PM
@J - I will take a look I do have a cheap CF card reader that as yet doesn't work, so maybe that patch will get it working - I will give it ago tomorrow and report back......

@Magnetic - Chill man........I have both classic hardware and Amiga Forever and now all is cool :)

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Now setting up WHDLoad.....and currently my only transfer option is Serial from my XP laptop.......*sigh* it takes FOREVER!
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: smerf on July 10, 2011, 03:58:19 AM
Quote from: magnetic;648857
Smerf

Sorry for attacking you. I see your point now...


Hi,

@magnetic,

No apology needed, we are all Amiga folks, and try to support the same things. It is just a trick I picked up from an old friend.

smerf
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: J-Golden on July 13, 2011, 09:18:34 AM
Quote from: LordSpunky;648859
@J - I will take a look I do have a cheap CF card reader that as yet doesn't work, so maybe that patch will get it working - I will give it ago tomorrow and report back......

Any luck?
Title: Re: IDE-Fix License
Post by: LordSpunky on July 14, 2011, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: J-Golden;649325
Any luck?

Er not as yet didn't understand the readme! :)