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Re: Amithlon
« on: February 03, 2015, 01:58:21 AM »
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I did install AmigaSYS but I am not for sure if I would recommend it yet.
I would need to use it more.




It's been a long time since I used Amithlon, and remember getting about as far as you. I recall loving AmigaSys, having a few paint programs installed, along with Nemac IV.

Fishy Fish really knows what's what on Amithlon... unless his memory has gotten rusty too. :)
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2015, 04:11:02 PM »
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I need to get networking going the next time I work with Amithlon.
Getting files into Amithlon is a chore.


Ya, next time a Dell Dimension 2-4000 falls into my lap, I'll put an Amithlon machine together.  Setting up Samba is key I guess, but I just burned a lot of CD's last time I was playing with it.
MAN I wish Amithlon would have never died, I'd rather have it right now than OS 4 or AROS to be honest.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2015, 11:44:28 PM »
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I wonder if using my old Dell Dimension 3100 would be a better bet? I wanted something fast though.
Are there any guides to getting Amithlon+Amikit running on this?



I've never used OS4 but I had AROS set up on an old laptop. I think in the future it will be great but it's not for me in its current state.



I've not done this in a minute, but yes, I've done this one Dell Dimensions from the 2000 series on up to the 4000 series, and only had to install a compatible video card (GeForce 5200 I believe) and Sound Blaster Live.

 I did not have to update the kernel or anything on these machines, and after I installed a few teaks and AmiSYS (which has some of those tweaks built in so be careful), I was ready to go.

There are a lot of guides for this on Google and Eab, though I can't recall which one I followed exactly, just that I used the DOS method over pure Linux.

Also like Trekiej said, get it up and running on one hard drive, then test that hard drive on other machines, and with the same video card at that. If it don't boot, try different kernels, etc. Though all in all, a Dimension 3xxx or 4xxx is perfect. 2xxx is OK, but kinda slow.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2015, 02:23:21 AM »
There is supposed to be something like Arosathlon in the works from what I recall. Though I forget it's name atm.



As for Amithlon on a Dell Dimension 2-4000, use this link:

https://app.box.com/shared/hisnu6o4lc

And follow the Alternative Guide.

Also use GeForce 5200 with 512Mb RAM at least.
And Sound Blaster EMU10k based card

The rest should be good to go without extra kernel.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2015, 02:27:47 AM »
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I forgot about that link.
Arosathlon, I have not heard of that.



Arosathlon isn't it's real name, I can't recall what they called it, but it's in the works, or still is from what I know.


BTW, Odamex should work with Amithlon. Nova recently uploaded it at EAB.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2015, 02:54:46 AM »
All questions answered here:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=31613

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Kernel

http://amithlon.sourceforge.net/


I ordered a Dimension 4600 Mobo to replace my dead one. $20 shipped with CPU, I got the RAM.

When I get it, I am going to document my EVERY step and create a tutorial over time.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2015, 07:04:50 PM »
He he he, this is funny. I had purchased a Dell Dimension 4600 mobo to replace my old one with bad caps.

 Anyhow, I scored one with a 2.8Ghz CPU for $20 shipped, which is not a bad deal.
 I also grabbed a 3.x Ghz CPU with faster bus speed to compliment the faster RAM I have for the system; it was only $5.00 shipped.

 Then today I head up to the local thrift shop in the town I live in, and low and behold, what sits for sale including all but the hard drive? A complete Dimension 4600 for $12.50 plus tax!

If this isn't a "Now there are two of them moment, I don't know what is!" :)

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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2015, 08:22:47 PM »
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Congratulations.
It is cold here and working on a computer is out of question for various reasons.
Good luck on the new build.


It's cold here too, and I gotta tote this puppy home on my bicycle because the car won't start today. :)
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2015, 09:12:01 PM »
I ordered a 3.0Ghz CPU (800Mhz FSB) for this unit also. At $5.00 shipped I might as well. :)

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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2015, 01:39:33 AM »
Read and Write to USB as well as Amithlon partitions via IcarOS 1.5.2 Live CD.

Life with Amithlon just got a WHOLE LOT easier!

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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2015, 02:00:09 AM »
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You are a man of many talents.
I did not know that about Icaros 1.5.2.
I will need to keep that in mind when I rebuild.


It might "should" work with the latest IcarOS release as well. I just could not get that CD to boot on this machine, but 1.5.2 did, probably since it's a different brand CD-R I imagine.

Now I want to take the time to learn how to make an IcarOS bootable USB stick. That would be the perfect tool to help save CD's or setting up a network to get files onto Amithlon partitions.
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2015, 05:51:50 AM »
9800GT+ the only way to go
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2015, 11:17:05 AM »
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Thanks.
I wish there was 3d hardware acceleration in Amithlon.


As do I. Have you ever read the road map of things that were to come before Amithlon was killed?
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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2015, 01:22:13 PM »
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Is Amithlon faster than WinUAE for applications?.

Kamelito


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Re: Amithlon
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2015, 09:49:37 PM »
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Although faster, it unfortunately is not as compatible with hardware banging applications as UAE currently is.


On that note, I'd like to see UAE 68k updated. ;)
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