AmiKit
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Developer | Ján Zahurančík & Contributors |
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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]
- Besides the original Workbench, AmiKit offers Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos as desktop replacements[citation needed]
- Includes 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (tools, utilities, games, and demos) freely available from Aminet and other sources.
- The "Rabbit Hole" feature allows the launch of Windows, Mac, or Linux applications directly from the Amiga desktop[citation needed]
- Supports HD Ready (720p) and FullHD (1080p) resolutions in 32-bit screen modes[citation needed]
- Features: 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 better) or macOS (10.9 or newer) or Linux (x86/64 able to run PlayOnLinux) or Raspberry Pi or Vampire v2 turbo card (for 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "AmiKit, Emulate Amiga On Windows, macOS, And Linux - PC Perspective". pcper.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-04-26.