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Offline fishy_fiz

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Re: Native 68k Netsurf
« on: March 07, 2011, 01:52:40 PM »
Are any of the existing amiga based ports (mos/os4) using mui/reaction and other "native" code paths, or are they relying on SDL backend for most everything? While I understand a real 68k machine wont be up to the task for some online content Im sure theyre capable of a better browser experience than is available. I do actually kinda like IB/Aweb/Voyager, but the technologies behind them are really starting to show thier age.
Netsurf seems the most likely candidate for a light sort of browser for classic amigas, but despite having gotten better than the earlier 68k versions, it's probably still a little heavy for a real amiga (and needs rtg to run at all). Only way to redeem that I guess is to "amiga-fy" it a little more.
Semi off topic, but I used to like using the 68k mac broser iCab under shapeshifter a few years ago when I was amiga only (classic + amithon). Unfortunately from what a friend says the sands of time have caught up with it too and it no longer displays a lot of pages well. I'll get around to checking it out myself again one day when I get the time though, if just for nostaliga  :)
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Re: Native 68k Netsurf
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2011, 12:10:47 AM »
If I can ever get my freaking amiga online I'll look into this as well. Cant say Im not getting pissed at my amiga by now though, hopefully I dont stab it to death before I get a chance to look into Netsurf.
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Re: Native 68k Netsurf
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 12:56:13 PM »
For me the biggest arguement for a non SDL version is so it's not restricted to graphics card users.
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Re: Native 68k Netsurf
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 03:59:17 PM »
I dont expect to be using 256 colors with my A1200, but I'd still like to be able to browse with it. Also I dont think anyone using a Classic Amiga expects it to be as fast as a modern PC. Classic users are enthusiasts, not stupid. :)
I simply want to have a better browsing experience than whats available with Aweb/IBrowse or Voyager and netsurf seems the most likely candidate. Going by the required specs of other system, the engine should hopefully be usable on a moderately upgraded Amiga.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2011, 04:25:21 PM by fishy_fiz »
Near as I can tell this is where I write something under the guise of being innocuous, but really its a pot shot at another persons/peoples choice of Amiga based systems. Unfortunately only I cant see how transparent and petty it makes me look.