A1200 - Hardware upgrading

[Niding]

Im curious about what is the file manager alternatives on Classic?

I know of Dir Master and Dopus, but havent used either for years.
Back in the days I prefered Dir Master over Dopus, but I do like the look
of http://glames.free.fr/products/dirmeup/dirmeup_2.png Dirmeup for OS4.

Any recommodations?

[paul1981]

Im curious about what is the file manager alternatives on Classic?

I know of Dir Master and Dopus, but havent used either for years.
Back in the days I prefered Dir Master over Dopus, but I do like the look
of http://glames.free.fr/products/dirmeup/dirmeup_2.png Dirmeup for OS4.

Any recommodations?

There's FileMaster and DirWork.

http://aminet.net/package/util/dir/FM30B23
http://aminet.net/package/util/dir/fmkey

http://aminet.net/package/util/dir/NewFilemaster
http://aminet.net/package/util/dir/DirWork162

There's an update on aminet to update DirWork 2.0 to 2.1, but couldn't find anything else on there. Maybe someone else knows where to download DirWork from.

[skolman]

My favorites is FileMaster 3.0 b2.1 and http://aminet.net/package/util/dir/Filer4_07

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

+1 to recommendation for DirWork. I've used it for years, the older shareware version and the latest commercial version (got a copy off a coverdisk, could probably dig up if you need it). Actually never got the hang of Opus. Only issue I've found with DirWork is it doesn't support some of the extended partitions (beyond 4GB limit) on my PFS-formatted CF card. Gives errors when copying to them. Otherwise it's very lightweight and capable.

[Niding]

Thanks for all the links and suggestions!

Will try them out once I get my new hardware from Amigakit ^^

[Niding]

Got my gear. Sadly the harddrive I had installed doesnt fit the cable.
It feels like its the first time Ive used Amiga, all over again; reading my Workbench book first time since early 90s

Got the indivision and CF drive working. Indivision cable seems a bit short for reaching the port next to floppy, but will mess around a bit to get it working perfectly.

The wireless card works, but I do not have any programs to surf with yet. Takes some getting used to.

[motrucker]

Personal pet peeve, but I don't know why so many people continue to try to dissuade people from buying 3.1 ROM's.  For chrissake, they cost less than $20 and can be easily bought from a reputable vendor all day long.  I know in my Miggy, a half-meg of ram is worth a lot more than $20, and why not just go with the peace of mind of having the latest version?  LOL.  

Regardless, kudos on your purchases, have fun with your upgrade project!  

That's an easy one - damned cheapskates!
It amazes me too, however. The 3.1 upgrade is great. As was usual with Commodore, 3.0 was a rush job.....

Another gripe I have is retrobrite. You can accomplish the very same result with nothing but over the counter "el cheapo" peroxide. It just takes a wee bit longer to work. This was proven by a member of Lemon64 months back.
I will, no doubt, hear some flack for saying this.....

[Niding]

So I got the new hardware (except the kickstart roms) installed yesterday, and everything seems to work fine.

The CF card had a MASSIVE impact on system loading times, so well worth the investment.
Indivision worked from first startup and I really enjoy seeing workbench on a LCD screen.
Supersmooth and overall very positive first impressions.

The Wireless card seems to work nicely too, getting myself online (indicated by Easynet installed from Floppy), but it was quite late yesterday when I got it all up and working, so I never got around to actually find any FTP or browsers for Workbench 3.0.
I do not have any USB or direct connection to my Windows PC vs Amiga, no CDROM (so couldnt use the Easynet CD provided by Amigakit) or any programs on the new CF Workbench beyond Dopus 4 that came presinstalled on the CF from Amigakit.

Back in the 90s I never used the Amiga on the internet (beyond BBS using modems), so my knowledge related to getting connected has always been just about nil.
As I type this I am browsing the internet about what programs to use and where to find it etc, but if anyone browsing this forum have any direct tips and links as to what to install on the Amiga Workbench 3.0 to get ftp and browsing working then Id love to hear it

For example; how to get Dopus 4 working with FTP would be one thing Id love to hear, or alternative FTP programs you might consider superior.
Im planning to use a floppy, copy files from the PC and transfer them to the Amiga using cross-dos, until I get the Amiga working towards the internet or network in general).
Tho it would be nice if the Wireless card came with programs that could give you access to FTP/browsers without availability of CDrom or secondary PCs (basically assuming barebone A1200 as the only hardware available with a clean install of Workbench)
Unless Im missing something obvious (which is likely) I think I need either additional hardware for my A1200, or a new floppy for my PC.

If you come with advice, assume Im a complete newbie/idiot to these things, cause I am (for now)
Seems like I have to fix my PC floppy first. Havent used it for years, and its not working as it should. Always something.

EDIT;

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24565

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=19843

Found this just now http://amitradecenter.net/download.html

Ill see where this leads me.

[Niding]

Got the Lyra 2 Keyboard Adapter, Micromys V4 Mouse Adapter, AmigaOne keyboard, Boing ball Mouse and EasyADF PCMCIA CF Transferkit.
Im impressed how easy it was to install and use. Virtually Plug and Play
The A1200 is starting to feel very much usable, so looking forward to when I get my CDrom and OS3.9 CD.

The "few" upgrades Ive done so far has made the machine feel much more alive.

Tho, if there are more upgrades arriving for the A1200, I might be "forced" to tower it.

[carvedeye]

We need pics

[Niding]

Ive been using the EasyADF PCMCIA CF Transferkit today and its a brilliant way to transfer files to the A1200.

One thing I miss from the old days is a quick access method to my most used programs.
I used to have a pull down menu, but its been years so I have no idea what that application was called, nor if its the best method.

Ive seen some other users youtube displaying "docking" of frequently used software on Amiga
in the lower part of the screen/Desktop.
Anyone know what its called?

While Im at it; any "must have" software/application you recommend for me to install? I just downloaded Dopus 5.90 and Hippoplayer, but other than that Im still just doing the google

[Lurch]

I know in my Miggy, a half-meg of ram is worth a lot more than $20, and why not just go with the peace of mind of having the latest version?  LOL.  

I agree with you on this half meg of ram is a lot to loose, especially some WHDLoad games that need it.

I went one step further though and got some custom 3.9 ROMs :-)

[stefcep2]

Ive been using the EasyADF PCMCIA CF Transferkit today and its a brilliant way to transfer files to the A1200.

One thing I miss from the old days is a quick access method to my most used programs.
I used to have a pull down menu, but its been years so I have no idea what that application was called, nor if its the best method.

Ive seen some other users youtube displaying "docking" of frequently used software on Amiga
in the lower part of the screen/Desktop.
Anyone know what its called?

While Im at it; any "must have" software/application you recommend for me to install? I just downloaded Dopus 5.90 and Hippoplayer, but other than that Im still just doing the google

Pull down menu: Toolsdaemon. and TDPrefs. While your are at it, get Magic Menu
Docks: Toolmanager.

I use Dopus 4, aminet again.

FbLit and Ftext speed up graphics.

Peter K icon library reduce chip ram usage.

Kingcon, or Vinced give you improved shell

happyENV frees memory on boot.

AKDataypes to let you open jpegs, and other non-IFF files using Amigaguide

JanoEditor for text ediing.

Fastrom maps kickstart into ram

Executive improves mukltitasking

Viewtek for pic viewing,Visage or PPShow as well ar good.

AHI for retargetable audio

Biganim for spooling anims of hard drive

All on aminet.


Part of any standard install I do.

[Leffmann]

You may want to check out Better Workbench and Classic Workbench. These are updates to the standard Workbench 3.1 installation, and contain lots of bug-fixes and enhancements, and some useful applications. You also want to get the PFS3 AIO file system, and BlizKick for your Blizzard 1230 so you can use MapROM and other enhancements:

http://lilliput.amiga-projects.net/BetterWB.htm
http://classicwb.abime.net/
http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/pfs3aio
http://aminet.net/package/util/boot/BlizKick

[Niding]

Thanks for the replies

I did hit a lil snag tho, installing IDEfix97 to use the CDROM I just recived I put in the infomation given on the Disk (name, company and serial nr). After rebooting as requested by the install script, the machine loads the starting workbench screen with a "Thank you for using an Eloberate Bytes Product" popup/requester, not loading futher.

Considering doing a reinstall of Workbench, but hoping to avoid that.

[mrmoonlight]

Hi my dear friend great to see you are updating your Amiga 1200 i remember doing mine and it was sleepless nights but brilliant fun i installed the Roadshow software for my internet which is what i am using now to send this message from my Amiga 1200 and it sure works well any ways good luck my friend and i am off to surf the  net on my trusty 1200 bye for now Brian.