| From: | Paul Laycock |
| Date: | 3 Sep 2001 at 19:06:20 |
| Subject: | [amigactive] Re: AmigaOne question |
Hey Kyle,
> I need to be able to,
> a) network it to PC (via TCP/IP),
Yes...
> b) use SCSI devices,
Yes...
> c) Have hi-res GFX,
Yes...
> d) connect to modem!!
And yes! However, the modem will still have to be connected to the A1200
mobo, as the AmigaOne doesn't have any serial ports...
> (I currently have AriadneII, CyberSCSI, PicassoII (groan))
Well, you u can replace the AriadneII with a supported PC PCI ethernet card
drivers are being written for a popular SCSI adaptor, and the Picasso2 will
be easily out-done by either using a Voodoo3 or the NG Matrox card.
> ImageStudio (although it's probably about time I bought ImageFX).
> PicView2
> ShapeShifter
> Miami DX (for being an internet gateway).
> I guess shapeshifter is a bit dodgy, but will I be able to use the rest of
> the stuff? And what about my hardware requirements?
Hardware requirements will not be much of a problem: you're going to be
emulating a 68060 (I think) at speeds that any normal Amiga will never see!
Not to mention a ton of RAM at VERY reasonable prices :)
So the software shouldn't be a problem either: everything will be under 68k
emulation except for the OS and any other PPC based software you have.
As you say, Shapeshifter may have its moments, but Miami should function
pretty well as your default TCP/IP stack (though AmigaOS 4.x will be
supplied with a PowerPC TCP/IP stack).
> I guess I'll basically have to ditch my 4000 and start again with an
> AmigaOne 1200?
Yup, fraid so. But look at it this way: you'll be getting a much more
powerful and up-to-date system to boot!
> I don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting quite excited at the
> prospect of some new hardware (it's been nearly 10 years since the last
> time I bought an Amiga).
Damn straight sir! You are not alone: we have been looking forward to this
for a looooong time... And now it is finally upon us :D
Regards,
Paul
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