AmiKit
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 Screenshot of AmiKit X first released in 2017 | |
| Developer | Ján Zahurančík & Contributors |
|---|---|
| OS family | AmigaOS |
| Working state | Publicly released |
| Initial release | 2005 |
| Latest release | XE (12.2) / July 13, 2023 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | automatic via Live Update |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, AmigaOS (Vampire) |
| License | Freeware Commercial |
| Official website | amikit |
AmiKit is a compilation of 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (Amiga software built for Motorola 68000 series CPUs) running on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Amiga computers with a Vampire V2 card.[1]
Features
[edit]Key features of the software include:[citation needed]
- The Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos desktop enviroments[citation needed]
- 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (tools, utilities, games, and demos) freely available from Aminet and other sources.
- The "Rabbit Hole" feature which allows the launch of Windows, Mac, or Linux applications directly from the Amiga desktop[2]
- Support for HD Ready (720p), FullHD (1080p)[3], 4K UHD (2160p), 6K, and 8K UHD (4320p)[4] resolutions
- TrueType fonts, DualPNG icons (by Ken Lester), and 24-bit visual themes (including Dark Mode, Modern Retro, etc.).
- Dropbox support[citation needed]
Requirements
[edit]AmiKit requires Windows 7 (or newer), macOS (10.9 or newer), Linux (x86/64 able to run PlayOnLinux), a Raspberry Pi, or a Vampire V2 turbo card for a classic Amiga.[citation needed]
For AmiKit to work, the original AmigaOS (version 3.x) and Kickstart ROM (version 3.1) are required. The following sources are supported:[citation needed]
- AmigaOS XL CD or ISO
- AmigaOS 3.9 CD or ISO (also available in Amiga Forever from Cloanto, including required Kickstart ROM)
- AmigaOS 3.5 CD or ISO
- AmigaOS 3.1 available on AmigaOS4.1 FE CD or ISO from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes required Kickstart ROM)
- AmigaOS 3.1.4 ZIP from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes required Kickstart ROM)
- AmigaOS 3.2 from Hyperion Entertainment (AmiKit for Vampire only)
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "AmiKit, Emulate Amiga On Windows, macOS, And Linux - PC Perspective". pcper.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "The Amiga Museum » AmiKit X". Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "AmiKit X". Epsilon's World. Archived from the original on 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "AmiKit 12 released!". AmigaBlogs. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-07-30.