AmiKit 1.2.9 released

[AmiKit]

AmiKit is a free compilation of more than 300 of the finest Amiga programs (free/shareware). In short, AmiKit is a way to experience a high-end Classic AmigaOS on your Windows system. Now, thanks to AmiKit Live Update feature, the content is updated automatically!

Read the recent change log here.

AmiKit is available as a Windows executable installer and only requires a source of copyright AmigaOS files (eg. AmigaOS3.9 CD) and a kickstart ROM v3.1. The installation process is fully automated. Simply download and install AmiKit 1.2.0 and enjoy the high-end classic Amiga system on your computer. With the Live Update feature you always stay up-to-date.

Download the full package - it's free!
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Non-AmiKit users should check our exclusive downloads section ;-)

[Colin_Camper]

Anyone who hasn't tried this yet just doesn't know what they're missing!

It's fantastic!

I would urge everyone to try this - it obviously owes much to AIB - but it is now light years ahead. Especially newbie/rusty Amiga owners - transfer your ROM to your peecee or buy Cloanto Amiga Forever and install this wonder on top!  :-D

Yeehaaw!!

[gameaholix]

I couldn't agree more.  I have it installed on my laptop and just last night I showed it to a few of my old amiga friends and they were in awe.

[Akiko]

Anyone else having dl dramas?

[jmbattle]

Yup, this is absolutely sensational - flawless in fact, with updates every few weeks.

Hats off to Jan!

James
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[jimbo100]

Yes get about 53MB then it stops.

[AmiKit]

@Colin Camper, gameaholix, jmbattle
Thank you! :-)

@all those having the download troubles:
Please try this alternative source

[Colin_Camper]

@jmbattle

Blimey!

I think I recognise the name - are you Mr AIB?

If so - Congratulations and hats off too ya! AIB was the dogs xxx in it's day!

What are you up to in Japan?  :-D

[Amigaz]

@AmiKit

Any chance I can d/l the new black chrome theme separetely?

[AmiGeezer]

@all those having the download troubles:

Cool, thanks for the link!

:-D

[AmiKit]

Any chance I can d/l the new black chrome theme separetely?

[Nickman]

Dont get any funny ideas now AMIGAZ :-D
That is way to dark and good looking for your Amiga  :lol:

[jmbattle]

Wow, that theme looks rather sleek!
I would use a slightly darker colour for the 'selected window fill' pen however, to give a closer match with the bottom of the window title.  

Having said that, doing so may ruin the 3D look as you effectively lose your 'shadow' pen.  Perhaps a lighter gradient in the window title would be a better choice?

Colin Camper, cheers, thank you for the feedback.  Yes, AIAB was reasonably popular a few years ago, but beyond my personal experimental updates, I don't really spend much time maintaining the package any more.  Regarding your other question, I am currently working for KAWAI.

Take care,
James
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[klesterjr]

Perhaps a lighter gradient in the window title would be a better choice?

Like here.

[jmbattle]

Looking good Ken!

Actually, I was trying to suggest fading the titlebar gradients from light gray to the dark-gray that is being used for the rest of the window border - so that there is no visible difference in colour.

Gosh, this reminds me of the fun I had in PPaint designing (remaking) the OS4 theme.  Going back a couple of years...

Cheers,
James
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EDIT: Here you go! (pardon my one minute Photoshop effort)



Unfortunately, as I expected, 'Brown Chrome' doesn't look (nor sound!) quite as snazzy as black.