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Title: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: ddniUK on November 10, 2014, 09:02:36 AM
The A-Eon press release states that Amistore will launch on the 10th November (today).
http://www.a-eon.com/PDF/News_Release_Amistore.pdf

Is it coming via AmiUpdate or from http://www.amistore.net ?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: danbeaver on November 10, 2014, 10:12:45 AM
Why don't we give them until the end of the day to bring it online?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Epsilon_ on November 10, 2014, 10:01:21 PM
Hi All,

Looks like AmiStore is available now. Check www.amistore.net (http://www.amistore.net), scroll to the bottom for the link to download.

Catcha,
Epsilon
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: eliyahu on November 10, 2014, 10:24:18 PM
@thread

yup, it's there. i've already bought a few things, the best so far (at least for me) is the AOS4-native personal paint 7.3. broadblues did a terrific job.

@amigakit

a massive congrats on the initial launch!

-- eliyahu
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: carvedeye on November 10, 2014, 10:36:41 PM
When is the 68k version coming out?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: ddniUK on November 10, 2014, 10:37:58 PM
Yes! Nice job Matthew! Many thanks.
I can see me getting a few things to go alongside the release of 4.1FE

Your point about bugs is well made! Where do you want them reported?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: fondpondforever on November 11, 2014, 12:20:36 AM
Does Amistore run on an Amiga 1200 with Classic OS4.1 Installed? Thanks
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Niding on November 11, 2014, 12:26:25 AM
I asked the same question a few days ago, and Amigakit answered;

Runnable on A1200, but quite slow on even a A1200 with 060 (unsure if it was with graphics card).
He did mention that he was looking into making a alternate method for weaker classical amiga, but Im sure its not priority.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on November 11, 2014, 12:38:12 AM
I think there was a forum post somewhere that talked about making a GadTools version for classics. Hey, look on the bright side, the OS4 users will get to find all the bugs so by the time it makes it to the rest of us it'll be running smooth as silk! ;)
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: TrevorDick on November 11, 2014, 12:49:45 AM
Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;777056
I think there was a forum post somewhere that talked about making a GadTools version for classics. Hey, look on the bright side, the OS4 users will get to find all the bugs so by the time it makes it to the rest of us it'll be running smooth as silk! ;)

I like your thinking! ;-)

TrevorD
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: fondpondforever on November 11, 2014, 12:55:47 AM
Thanks for your answer Niding.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Niding on November 11, 2014, 01:08:22 AM
While emulation doesnt fully support all features of AOS4, it will probarly run Amistore and a wide range of software. Ive already ordered my copy of the OS, tho still waiting! :P
Tho its important to know that Toni, which is doing the emulation development is just doing it out of fun. And as soon as he feels inclined, he will change his focus (probarly improving 680x0 emulation even futher).

So IF you decide to shell out the required quid for AOS on emulation, remember that Amigakit, AEON and Hyperion got no stake or responsibility regarding that. AOS4.1 Final Edition is quoted at 29.95, and there will be a PPC/Classic version.

Just mentioning it to give you an alternative to run AmigaStore.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: TrevorDick on November 11, 2014, 02:41:05 AM
....and talking about emulation the Classic version runs very well under WinUAE & Amiga Forever.

TrevorD
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Yasu on November 11, 2014, 11:01:38 AM
Can someone write a quick review of the store? I don't have an AOS 4 machine and I'm curious :)
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: TrevorDick on November 11, 2014, 11:34:06 AM
Quote from: Yasu;777084
Can someone write a quick review of the store? I don't have an AOS 4 machine and I'm curious :)

Epsilon did a pre-release sneak peek

http://amigax1000.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/amistore-sneak-peak-on-my-x1000.html

And an updated after the release:

http://amigax1000.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/amistore-released-and-new-applications.html

TrevorD
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: danbeaver on November 11, 2014, 08:39:39 PM
Is there a particular email contact address for when Paypal collects your money, but fails to notify the AMIstore site?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: ddniUK on November 11, 2014, 08:42:12 PM
hmmm dunno. I would pmail amigakit.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: danbeaver on November 11, 2014, 09:08:08 PM
As you will have noticed from your Paypal statement, the funds are transferred to A-Eon.com, so the AmigaKit site may not be aware of these transactions.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: amigakit on November 11, 2014, 09:21:52 PM
Please pmail me so I can look into any problems for you.  Please describe in detail so I can help.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: fondpondforever on November 13, 2014, 02:34:44 AM
Does anyone know when AmigaOS4.2 is coming out?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on November 13, 2014, 05:00:37 AM
Quote from: fondpondforever;777216
Does anyone know when AmigaOS4.2 is coming out?

Haha.  4.1 FE isn't even hot off the presses yet, and people are already clamoring for 4.2.  Let's go, Hyperion!!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: slaapliedje on November 13, 2014, 06:49:30 AM
Holy @#$!  I just went to the Amistore and... hey guys, DON'T put a loud as hell video when you click the link... I think I need new underwear now... had headphones on about half volume...

slaapliedje

P.S.  After cleaning out my shorts, I'll have some time to browse around...
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: danbeaver on November 13, 2014, 09:45:28 AM
Quote from: fondpondforever;777216
Does anyone know when AmigaOS4.2 is coming out?


I'll bet somebody has an estimate, but none of that information is available; it has been the death of companies to announce a product release date and then miss it repeatedly.  Best to wait until it is complete and the DVD/CD pressed to then give a date; this leaves people drooling for the next few weeks until they are ready just to throw wads of cash at their monitor just to get their hands on a fully working product when it is finally out the door.

Just check the past 30 years for companies' obituaries that couldn't meet a promised date, and think of "bad" releases that had to be suddenly patched up (iOS8).
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Yasu on November 13, 2014, 12:04:57 PM
Quote from: fondpondforever;777216
Does anyone know when AmigaOS4.2 is coming out?


I think it was mentioned at AmiWest that 4.2 is far from finished.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: takemehomegrandma on November 13, 2014, 05:05:14 PM
Quote from: Epsilon_;777043
Hi All,

Looks like AmiStore is available now.


Great, this is so much better than downloading software over the Internet and using Pay-Pal to transfer money to the developers! Oh, wait...

:lol:
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: ddniUK on November 13, 2014, 05:37:03 PM
@tmhgm did you miss your meds this morning?
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: takemehomegrandma on November 13, 2014, 05:57:16 PM
Quote from: ddniUK;777264
@tmhgm did you miss your meds this morning?

Why? Was my post really that insane? Or did you just want to insult me?

:confused:
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: ddniUK on November 13, 2014, 05:59:19 PM
Apologies if I insulted you.
It was a joke at your expense, relating to your ranting in numerous threads that don't feature your favourite OS.
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: takemehomegrandma on November 13, 2014, 06:49:08 PM
Quote from: ddniUK;777268
It was a joke at your expense

That much I understood.

Quote
relating to your ranting in numerous threads that don't feature your favourite OS.

This however I don't understand? Or perhaps it was meant as yet another insult, or another joke at my expense?

:confused:
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Niding on November 13, 2014, 08:44:04 PM
@takemehomegrandma

A valid comment. I dont really like paypal that much, but its usable. Ive seen comments that some people cant use it or just flat out wont.

That aside; a Storefront like Steam or AmigaStore for example makes products more visable, and opens up comments/reviews readily available (granted, comments can be found on several forums).
You could say that everything is available on OSdepot, but that depends upon people being willing to actually donate. And based on comments seen, people are not so good at pressing that "donate" button.

So I agree; the payment system can be more like Steam (ontop of other features).
Title: Re: Amistore supposed to launch today. Any sign yet?
Post by: Rob on November 13, 2014, 08:44:33 PM
@TMHG

You do come across as a little bit of a complainer at times. :)
Title: AMIstore.net has launched and is a success, IMHO
Post by: danbeaver on November 16, 2014, 05:35:24 AM
Yeah, working and bought and installed 4 items -- sorry Trevor, but you gotta update your blog.  Several items in the TBA category, but now is the opportunity to get content out there folks!