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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: sturulez on August 18, 2012, 04:26:02 AM

Title: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: sturulez on August 18, 2012, 04:26:02 AM

I'm looking at updating my dull standard workbench with newer icons and better backgrounds. I've heard something about MagicWB but not sure how to get hold of it.
Can someone point me in the right direction and tell me what is reccomended for my current setup.



Thanks.

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: amiman99 on August 18, 2012, 05:21:23 AM

If you want nice workbench then just install one of these: http://classicwb.abime.net/index.htm
I got it installed almost on all Amigas, they have everything you want and more, highly recommended.
Install on real Amigas is a little tricky, but it's worth it.

Actually, my A4000 hard drive is behaving badly when hot, lost everything, so at this moment I'm formating a new one. The next step is ClassicWB install.

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: runequester on August 18, 2012, 05:55:45 AM

I know this isn't exactly what the OP asked, but I'll also give a giant vote for ClassicWB. It does require UAE to get up and running but damn, it's worth it, even for the hassle.

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: sturulez on August 18, 2012, 06:30:43 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys! UAE? I've heard of this. Is it some sort of emulation? In order to get this done am I going to be pulling hairs out?

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: Haranguer on August 18, 2012, 08:51:29 AM

You can get the demo of version 2.1p here:

http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/MagicWB21p

Last update looks like 1997.  Not sure if you can still register it.

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: Bamiga2002 on August 18, 2012, 09:05:34 AM

Nope, can't register it anymore. But here (http://www.fatcat.vispa.com/keyring/) you can find the regged 2.0r version. I think 2.1 just adds some icons and can't be registered but you can steal the icons from that I think.

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: utri007 on August 18, 2012, 10:56:19 AM

Install NewIcons http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/NewIcons46 and replace default icons with glowicons http://aminet.net/package/pix/gicon/GlowIcons

That way you get OS3.9 look for your 3.1 system

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: sturulez on August 18, 2012, 07:18:41 PM

Do i need some sort of emmulation software to transfer this to the amiga or can i download it on my PC, transfer it to my amiga and extract the file on my system?

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: ByteRyder on August 18, 2012, 07:25:12 PM

You don't need an emulator to install ClassicWB on a real Amiga.

Have a look  http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=33122

Title: Re: Workbench 3.1 update
Post by: motrucker on August 18, 2012, 09:03:53 PM

I don't care for Magic WB (to dated), New Icons are a must have! Easy to install and use, and there loads of icon sets out there.
If you want bloat, go with ClassicWB. Can't get more bloated....