AmiKit has been released! (26-Nov-2005)
To be brief, AmiKit is all you need if you want to experience a high-end Classic Amiga system on your PC.
AmiKit turns the default AmigaOS installation into a completely renewed and fresh environment.
More than 20.000 files are included and pre-configured for immediate use!
Directory Opus Magellan II used a Workbench replacement!!!
Special versions of AmiStart, GlobalTrash, ReqChange, ShowAmiga96 and FullPalette!
Special versions of AmiStart, GlobalTrash, ReqChange, ShowAmiga96 and FullPalette!
Major features:
User-friendly interface that helps you to manage all your files in an easy way!
Internet browsing, mailing, chatting and downloading using various programs like AWeb, IBrowse, YAM, SimpleMail, AmIRC, AmiTradeCenter, AmiGift
Reading PDF, M$Word, RTF and other document formats with the help of APDF, EvenMore, Antiword
Manage your time and account with the help of Daywatch and HomeBank
Music software, net streaming, MP3 creating and sample editing software like AmigaAMP, AmiNetRadio, EaglePlayer, SymphoniePlayer, LAME, TheMPegEncGUI, SampleEditor
Displaying (even in thumbnails) and editing pictures with the help of PicShow, Thumb, MysticView, FroggerNG, PerfectPaint... Or enjoy the fractal world through ZoneXplorer!
Easy handling of archives. They are opened like every other drawer. Or some external programs could be used instead (VooDoo-X, MUIUnArc, XPKatana)
Massive FTP support through OpusFTP module. It has a full GUI for the Address Book and operational parameters
Software for burning and copying the CDs (MakeCD), for mounting virtual CDs (VirtualCD)
You can make your AmiKit password protected. Just don't forget your password
Pre-configured recognition and processing of many file formats (through the DOpus filetypes)
Various system tools like SysInspector, SnoopDos, Q-Device, ShowPatches
Antivirus software effectively checks the system files, memory and archives for viruses
Emulation software like ASp for retro ZX gaming
Great taskbar software: AmiStart (for those who do not like the taskbars on Amiga, simply remove AmiStart from WBStartup. Easy!)
Most advanced Amiga "recycle bin" software: GlobalTrash
Visual enchancers and system enhancers like VisualPrefs, Birdie, TitleShadow, BoingBall, MagicMenu, MCP
Warp3D compatibility thanks to QuarkTex software
Yes, some games are included as well
...and much more!
Internet browsing, mailing, chatting and downloading using various programs like AWeb, IBrowse, YAM, SimpleMail, AmIRC, AmiTradeCenter, AmiGift
Reading PDF, M$Word, RTF and other document formats with the help of APDF, EvenMore, Antiword
Manage your time and account with the help of Daywatch and HomeBank
Music software, net streaming, MP3 creating and sample editing software like AmigaAMP, AmiNetRadio, EaglePlayer, SymphoniePlayer, LAME, TheMPegEncGUI, SampleEditor
Displaying (even in thumbnails) and editing pictures with the help of PicShow, Thumb, MysticView, FroggerNG, PerfectPaint... Or enjoy the fractal world through ZoneXplorer!
Easy handling of archives. They are opened like every other drawer. Or some external programs could be used instead (VooDoo-X, MUIUnArc, XPKatana)
Massive FTP support through OpusFTP module. It has a full GUI for the Address Book and operational parameters
Software for burning and copying the CDs (MakeCD), for mounting virtual CDs (VirtualCD)
You can make your AmiKit password protected. Just don't forget your password
Pre-configured recognition and processing of many file formats (through the DOpus filetypes)
Various system tools like SysInspector, SnoopDos, Q-Device, ShowPatches
Antivirus software effectively checks the system files, memory and archives for viruses
Emulation software like ASp for retro ZX gaming
Great taskbar software: AmiStart (for those who do not like the taskbars on Amiga, simply remove AmiStart from WBStartup. Easy!)
Most advanced Amiga "recycle bin" software: GlobalTrash
Visual enchancers and system enhancers like VisualPrefs, Birdie, TitleShadow, BoingBall, MagicMenu, MCP
Warp3D compatibility thanks to QuarkTex software
Yes, some games are included as well
...and much more!
AmiKit 1.01 update (06-Dec-2005):
ADDED: new Magic bootpicture for 1024x768
UPDATED: asyncio.library 40.6
FIXED: bad replaying of sound modules due to incorrect frequency settings
FIXED: ASp audio problems with AHI6
FIXED: AF2005 Online Edition not recognized if Win C: partition has no additional name
AmiKit 1.02 update (12-Dec-2005):
ADDED: excellent DirOpus4 configuration created for AmiKit by Pavel Pok
ADDED: GMPlay 1.3 + GMPlayMUI 1.2 + gmtones + MidiFiles
ADDED: XPK packing options to DirOpus5 User Menu
UPDATED: FlashPlayer 1.2
UPDATED: MCC_TextEditor 15.17
UPDATED: MMKeyboard enabled by default
UPDATED: AmiKit.exe warns you if the name of your Win partition is in conflict with AmiKit
UPDATED: handling of DirOpus5 XPK and XFD filetypes
FIXED: bad recognizing of DirOpus5 Sound Module filetype
AmiKit 1.03 update (24-Dec-2005):
ADDED: AmiKit Polish documentation, translated by Tomek!
ADDED: AmigaAMP-External68k engine, set as default engine now
UPDATED: AmigaAMP 2.16
UPDATED: IBrowse Preferences 23.3
UPDATED: Jabberwocky 1.6
UPDATED: MakeCD 3.2d beta 11
UPDATED: WHDLoad 16.5 build 4021
UPDATED: WookieChat 1.9.2
UPDATED: YAM 2.4p1 + locale files
2006
AmiKit 1.04 update (24-Jan-2006) ADDED: DigiConverter 1.2
ADDED: GuardAmy 1.2
ADDED: STFax 4.0
ADDED: Tree 1.785
UPDATED: akGIF.datatype 45.30
UPDATED: akJFIF.datatype 45.30
UPDATED: akPNG.datatype 45.30
UPDATED: akTIFF.datatype 45.30
UPDATED: console.device 44.10 patch
UPDATED: KingCON 1.7
UPDATED: LimpidClock 1.16 beta
UPDATED: MultiView 45.10 patch
UPDATED: NewString.mcc 16.17 beta
UPDATED: rexxsyslib.library 44.2
UPDTAED: PicShow 31.301 and Thumb 7.223
UPDATED: SimpleMail 0.28
UPDATED: TTEngine 7.2
UPDATED: WookieChat 1.9.3
FIXED: AmiKit Polish offline documentation links refered to internet
FIXED: AmiKit/Configurations moved to AmiKit/WinUAE/Configurations so the "Configure WinUAE" button shows the config entries now
FIXED: Double AmiKit install entries in "Add or Remove Programs"
AmiKit 1.1.0 in TrueType suite now! (28-Mar-2006)
AmiKit now supports antialiased TrueType fonts!
Loading speed of icons has been increased!
Quality of icon rendering has been improved!
WinUAE emulation software updated to version 1.2.0
AmiKit now contains the largest collection of AmigaOS3.9 patches
Loading speed of icons has been increased!
Quality of icon rendering has been improved!
WinUAE emulation software updated to version 1.2.0
AmiKit now contains the largest collection of AmigaOS3.9 patches
AmiKit 1.1.1 update (07-Apr-2006) - updates your AmiKit v1.1.0 to version 1.1.1
FIXED: Some TrueType fonts were not copied to AmiKit during previous update. Therefore, eg. AWeb did not work correctly with TrueType fonts enabled
FIXED: Latest "Install Patches" failed in specific circumstances
FIXED: Latest "Install Patches" failed in specific circumstances
AMIKIT 1.1.2 UPDATE (21-Apr-2006):
ADDED: AKCC 6.3 by Andreas R. Kleinert
UPDATED: AfA_OS 3.93.1
UPDATED: AWeb 3.5.08 beta
UPDATED: FileX 2.4
UPDATED: R (The GUI Generator) 2.18
UPDATED: Sudoku 1.4
UPDATED: Workbench.library 45.131
AMIKIT 1.1.3 UPDATE (16-May-2006):
ADDED: FryingPan 0.4c (DEMO) by Tomasz Wiszkowski
UPDATED: AKCC 6.4
UPDATED: ASp 0.87
UPDATED: Ken's browser navigation buttons
UPDATED: MCP 1.45
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.18
UPDATED: QuarkTex 0.53
UPDATED: ReqTools.library 39.3 rev2
UPDATED: TheMPegEncGUI 2.61
UPDATED: Tree 1.791 beta
UPDATED: WookieChat 2.1
FIXED: DOpusFuncs by Bernd Roesch. Window's "Lister & Open the Same" entry no longer crashes
FIXED: MUIUnArc crashed if launched from right-mouse menu
FIXED: PNG and GIF support was broken due to AfA_OS datatypes
AmiKit 1.1.4 update (25-May-2006):
ADDED: tsgui - Track Saver 2.1 by Thomas Rapp
ADDED: Complete DOpus5 support for creating/extracting ADF, ADZ and DMS images!
UPDATED: akJFIF.datatype 45.50
UPDATED: ASp 0.87b
UPDATED: Meridian 2.21
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.20
UPDATED: R 2.19
ADDED: Complete DOpus5 support for creating/extracting ADF, ADZ and DMS images!
UPDATED: akJFIF.datatype 45.50
UPDATED: ASp 0.87b
UPDATED: Meridian 2.21
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.20
UPDATED: R 2.19
AmiKit: free preinstalled high-end classic Amiga environment for WinUAE has been updated! We've been working hard to bring you this major update. Besides many changes, AmiKit now supports a Live Update feature that automatically ensures your files are always up to date!
AmiKit 1.2.1 update (24-Sep-2006): The Pianeta Amiga update
UPDATED: AISS 3.1
UPDATED: akPNG Datatype 45.52
UPDATED: AmigaAMP 2.17
UPDATED: PlayOGG 4.8
AmiKit 1.2.2 update (03-Oct-2006):
ADDED: EaglePlayer replayers (Musicline 4/8V, NoiseTracker, Protracker, TFMX) by Wanted Team (Don Adan)
UPDATED: AfA_OS 3.94
UPDATED: AmiKit - Live Update 1.1
UPDATED: AmiKit - ScreenMode AmiKit 1.2
UPDATED: AmigAIM 0.9455
UPDATED: PlayOGG 5.1
FIXED: AmigaAMP 68k-Emu engine should work again
UPDATED: AfA_OS 3.94
UPDATED: AmiKit - Live Update 1.1
UPDATED: AmiKit - ScreenMode AmiKit 1.2
UPDATED: AmigAIM 0.9455
UPDATED: PlayOGG 5.1
FIXED: AmigaAMP 68k-Emu engine should work again
We bring you a small Christmas update of the AmiKit package, which is a way to experience a high-end Classic AmigaOS on your Windows system.
The update (and a Christmas surprise) is delivered to you automatically thanks to AmiKit's Live Update feature.
2007
AmiKit 1.3.0 - Now with PNG, dual PNG & OS4 icon support! (21-Feb-2007)We are very proud to announce the AmiKit now supports modern icon formats. This is the first time the OS3.x based environment is able to show and use PNG, dual PNG and OS4 icons. Moreover, Directory Opus Magellan II (included in AmiKit) is able to use them too, finally! Look at the screenshots!
This is a significant accomplishment since Magellan users haven't even been able to display PNG icons to this point. All this would not be possible without the magic work of Bernd Roesch and his excellent AfA_OS project. Also big thanks to Ken Lester, a devoted AfA & AmiKit beta tester, who painted dual PNG icons for AmiKit and gave it a more modern look.
ADDED: MakeCD free license key!
ADDED: New dual PNG icons by Ken Lester
UPDATED: AfA_OS 3.95
UPDATED: akPNG DataType 45.58
UPDATED: akSVG DataType 45.58
UPDATED: CD mountlists (decreased the MaxTransfer value)
UPDATED: FryingPan 1.2.2
UPDATED: HivelyTracker 1.3
UPDATED: MCC_BetterString 11.9
UPDATED: MCC_TheBar 21.3
UPDATED: MUIbase 2.2
UPDATED: playOGG 6.4
UPDATED: VICE 1.21
FIXED: Now holding down a Shift key during boot process loads Workbench instead of Magellan
ADDED: New dual PNG icons by Ken Lester
UPDATED: AfA_OS 3.95
UPDATED: akPNG DataType 45.58
UPDATED: akSVG DataType 45.58
UPDATED: CD mountlists (decreased the MaxTransfer value)
UPDATED: FryingPan 1.2.2
UPDATED: HivelyTracker 1.3
UPDATED: MCC_BetterString 11.9
UPDATED: MCC_TheBar 21.3
UPDATED: MUIbase 2.2
UPDATED: playOGG 6.4
UPDATED: VICE 1.21
FIXED: Now holding down a Shift key during boot process loads Workbench instead of Magellan
UPDATED: AfA_OS - faster icon_lib.exe
UPDATED: LimpidClock
UPDATED: Meridian 2.23 (1-Mar-2007)
UPDATED: microgolded 8 SP 8
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.24 (1-Mar-2007)
UPDATED: playOGG 6.4d
AmiKit 1.3.3 LIVE update (02-May-2007): So Long Fred, and thanks for all the Fish disks!
ADDED: Amijeweled 1.2 Demo (special AmiKit version) by Insane-Software!
ADDED: AWeb nav buttons by El Amigos
ADDED: EasyACCDA 1.9 by Allesandro Marinuzzi
ADDED: Leon 64k intro by Elcrew
ADDED: More DualPNG icons painted Ken Lester
ADDED: More French translations by Eric Luczyszyn
ADDED: Shiny theme created by fishy_fis
UPDATED: AfA_OS icon_lib.exe
UPDATED: akJFIF DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akLJPG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akNAIL DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akPNG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akSVG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akTIFF DataType 45.60
UPDATED: AmiKit LiveUpdate 1.3
UPDATED: AmiKit - MorpheuZ 1.3
UPDATED: EvenMore 0.64 + AISS ToolBar
UPDATED: FryingPan 1.2.3
UPDATED: LimpidClock 1.18 beta
UPDATED: microgolded 8 SP9
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.25
UPDATED: playOGG 6.6
UPDATED: Smart Filesystem 1.270
ADDED: AWeb nav buttons by El Amigos
ADDED: EasyACCDA 1.9 by Allesandro Marinuzzi
ADDED: Leon 64k intro by Elcrew
ADDED: More DualPNG icons painted Ken Lester
ADDED: More French translations by Eric Luczyszyn
ADDED: Shiny theme created by fishy_fis
UPDATED: AfA_OS icon_lib.exe
UPDATED: akJFIF DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akLJPG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akNAIL DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akPNG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akSVG DataType 45.60
UPDATED: akTIFF DataType 45.60
UPDATED: AmiKit LiveUpdate 1.3
UPDATED: AmiKit - MorpheuZ 1.3
UPDATED: EvenMore 0.64 + AISS ToolBar
UPDATED: FryingPan 1.2.3
UPDATED: LimpidClock 1.18 beta
UPDATED: microgolded 8 SP9
UPDATED: MMKeyboard 3.25
UPDATED: playOGG 6.6
UPDATED: Smart Filesystem 1.270
AmiKit 1.3.6 (04-Jul-2007)
The new AmiKit update provides you with 100 more DualPNG icons painted by Ken Lester. Thanks mate! We have also added a new frontend for WHDLoad and other games called iGame programmed by Emmanuel Vasilakis. Eric Luczyszyn has enriched the AmiKit with new French catalogs. Several software has been updated as well.
The packages able to update your previous AmiKit installation to the latest 1.4.0 version are available to download.
AmiKit is a free pre-configured compilation of more than 300 of the finest Amiga programs. It runs under emulation on your Windows system.
There are two different update archives:
A cumulative installer that updates any of the AmiKit 1.3.x version to AmiKit 1.4.0
An installer that updates your AmiKit 1.3.7 to AmiKit 1.4.0
CD version of AmiKit 1.4.0 is also available!
An installer that updates your AmiKit 1.3.7 to AmiKit 1.4.0
CD version of AmiKit 1.4.0 is also available!
ADDED: More French catalogs by Eric Luczyszyn
UPDATED: akJFIF-Datatype 45.81
UPDATED: akTIFF-Datatype 45.81
UPDATED: DigiConverter 1.4
UPDATED: iGame 1.4
UPDATED: JoinSplitter 1.32
UPDATED: LAME 3.97
UPDATED: playOGG 8.1
UPDATED: TheMPegEncGUI 2.65
UPDATED: TKPlayer 2.1
UPDATED: WookieChat 2.8
FIXED: Doubleclicking the ADF files works again.
2008
AmiKit 1.4.3 Live update (19-Jan-2008)AmiKit, the high-end Amiga environment on your PC, has been updated. The package is available for download via automatic Live Update feature. Many applications have been updated, including the popular e-mail clients and others.
ADDED: amrss 5.57, the RSS reader by Alfonso Ranieri
ADDED: xad_7z by Chris Young
ADDED: HTMLview 12.6 by Allan Odgaard
UPDATED: akJFIF DataType 45.88
UPDATED: akPNG DataType 45.88
UPDATED: akSVG DataType 45.89
UPDATED: akTIFF DataType 45.88
UPDATED: FreeDB 13.8
UPDATED: MCC_MiniMailer 22.0
UPDATED: playOGG 8.7
FIXED: Missing DOpus4 config file
AmiKit 1.5.0 "Chat Noir" released! (08-Sep-2008)
A fresh new look
Support of new 24bit themes (11 included!)
Support of Amiga Forever 2008
Choice of two automatic installers for Linux platforms
AmiKit 1.5.1 Live update (04-Oct-2008)
AmiKit, the free high-end Amiga emulation package, has been updated. The update is performed automatically thanks to its sophisticated Live update program.
In addition there's a new Add-On called Theme Switcher. It lets you switch between the green (default) and blue (old) theme for AmiKit. This includes the default startup images, wallpapers and window patterns.
AmiKit 1.5.2 and new engine add-on (22-Nov-2008)
AmiKit, the free software package that turns your Windows or Linux system into the high-end Amiga environment, has been updated.
Highlight: The v1.5.2 version contains the new and yet publicly unreleased AfA_OS 4.3 (AROS for Amiga) system which enriches the AmiKit OS3.x environment with up-to-date AROS features. The update is delivered to you automatically thanks to AmiKit's integrated Live Update feature. Here's what's new.
The AmiKit emulation engine (WinUAE) has also been updated. There's a new Add-On which, when installed, updates the emulation engine of your AmiKit automatically.
2009
AmiKit 1.5.5 released (01-Feb-2009)
AmiKit, the free software package that turns your Windows or Linux system into the high-end Amiga environment, has been updated. (Please click read more)
A month passed and the new Live update package is ready for your preconfigured high-end Amiga on your PC system called AmiKit:
UPDATED: AmigaAMP 2.20
UPDATED: bzip2 1.0.5
UPDATED: p7zip 4.65a (and Magellan's menu and 7z filetype)
UPDATED: SabreMSN 0.42
UPDATED: vorbistools 1.2.0e
UPDATED: WHDLoad 16.9
UPDATED: xad_7z 1.9
UPDATED: bzip2 1.0.5
UPDATED: p7zip 4.65a (and Magellan's menu and 7z filetype)
UPDATED: SabreMSN 0.42
UPDATED: vorbistools 1.2.0e
UPDATED: WHDLoad 16.9
UPDATED: xad_7z 1.9
AmiKit 1.5.8 Live update (07-Apr-2009)
AmiKit, the free high-end Amiga on your PC, has been updated.
The installation is very easy. If you're new to AmiKit, simply download the latest full archive (for Windows or Linux) and the automatic Live Update mechanism takes care of the rest.
The AmiKit package has been updated as well. The latest version is installed automatically via the built-in Live Update mechanism:
ADDED: ChaosPro 3.3.3 by Martin Pfingstl
ADDED: ffmpeg 0.5 (SVN-r18880), Amiga port by Piotr Bandurski
UPDATED: AfA_OS 4.4
UPDATED: AmigaAMP 2.21
UPDATED: ixemul library 61.1
UPDATED: playOGG 10.0c
UPDATED: PicShow 1.31 (build 31.438)
UPDATED: SabreMSN alpha 49
UPDATED: WookieChat 2.12 beta 3
ADDED: ffmpeg 0.5 (SVN-r18880), Amiga port by Piotr Bandurski
UPDATED: AfA_OS 4.4
UPDATED: AmigaAMP 2.21
UPDATED: ixemul library 61.1
UPDATED: playOGG 10.0c
UPDATED: PicShow 1.31 (build 31.438)
UPDATED: SabreMSN alpha 49
UPDATED: WookieChat 2.12 beta 3
2011
AmiKit 1.6.0: The biggest update ever! Now available for Windows, Mac and Linux. (25-Dec-2011)
We are proud to present the biggest AmiKit update ever. We spent countless hours, days and weeks working on this project so we could deliver a real high-quality product for the Amiga community out there. And we succeeded. This long awaited version introduces exciting new features and, in addition, comes on a luxury 4GB USB flash disk! (free public link will be available later). We hope you will enjoy AmiKit as much as we did during its development!
Introducing new full version applications like AmIRC, FroggerNG and FryingPan
Full video replaying support: simply doubleclick and play most of the modern video formats
New emulation engine (WinUAE 2.4.0 AmiKit preview)
New graphics artwork by Kenneth E. Lester, Jr.
New integrated software like NetSurf, ScummVM, AmiTwitter, OpenSSL, Wazp3D, etc.
Dozens of updated applications like AfA_OS, FlashPlayer, MCP, Scalos, WHDLoad, YAM, etc.
Enhanced compatibility with the latest Amiga Forever versions
Many improvements and fixes... and much more!
Plus one more thing... FULL & REGISTERED VERSION OF DIRECTORY OPUS MAGELLAN II (license granted by GPSoftware)
2012
AmiKit 1.6.1 LIVE update released (10-Feb-2012)
This update adds support for RAR archives, enhances video replaying capabilities as well as updates other components of AmiKit. Installation is automatic via Live Update feature. Enjoy! For more information, detailed change-log or free download visit AmiKit website.
AmiKit 1.6.3 update released (20-Nov-2012)
AmiKit 1.6.4 LIVE update released (31-Dec-2012)
AmiKit, the high-end distribution of the best classic Amiga software running on Windows, Linux or Mac, has been updated.
The new 1.6.4 update contains recently released software updates and patches. Thanks for your support and Happy New Year!
Key features of AmiKit:
Full & exclusive applications includedCompact visual and functional design
Three different working environments: Magellan, Scalos, Workbench
Automatic Live Updates that keep your AmiKit always fresh and up to date!
True type fonts, DualPNG icons and 24bit visual themes
Easy and fully automated installation and un-installation
Various add-ons - games package, expert programs, etc.
And much more...
2013
AmiKit 1.6.5 released (08-May-2013)
We're proud to announce a new AmiKit version which increases icon loading speed by 15% - 20% thanks to PeterK's improved icon library. New AmiKit also updates programs like NetSurf, MUIbase, LAME etc. and several libraries. The update gets installed automatically via Live Update (and works with Real AmiKit too).
AmiKit is the high-end distribution of the best classic Amiga software running on Windows, Linux or Mac (and recently on real Amiga too).
Key features of AmiKit:
Full & exclusive applications included
Compact visual and functional design
Three different working environments: Magellan, Scalos, Workbench
Automatic Live Updates that keep your AmiKit always fresh and up to date!
True type fonts, DualPNG icons and 24bit visual themes
Easy and fully automated installation and un-installation
Various add-ons - games package, expert programs, etc.
And much more...
Key features of AmiKit:
Full & exclusive applications included
Compact visual and functional design
Three different working environments: Magellan, Scalos, Workbench
Automatic Live Updates that keep your AmiKit always fresh and up to date!
True type fonts, DualPNG icons and 24bit visual themes
Easy and fully automated installation and un-installation
Various add-ons - games package, expert programs, etc.
And much more...
AmiKit 1.6.7 released (26-Dec-2013)
AmiKit extends the traditional AmigaOS and greatly improves its features. It consists of more than 340 programs which turn the default system into high-end Amiga experience.
The new version delivers the latest program updates. Enjoy!
Windows, Mac or Linux machine (or real Amiga too)
Original AmigaOS 3.5 or higher
2014
AmiKit 7 is now available for FREE download! (10-Jun-2014)
WHAT IS AMIKIT?AmiKit turns your computer, tablet or phone into legendary Amiga computer. FOR FREE!
This pre-configured software package includes more than 350 of the finest Amiga programs! You can surf web, read emails and documents, listen to or create your own music, burn CD/DVDs, edit images, play games and much more - all in good old Amiga way! We've done all the hard work for you so that your high-end Amiga experience can begin right away.
AmiKit works on the following platforms:
Windows (XP, 7 and 8)Mac OS X (Intel or PowerPC)
Linux (32bit or 64bit)
Android (v4.2+, ARM7 or x86 CPU)
Real Amiga (68030+AGA)
AmiKit 8 with MUI 4 released! (02-Dec-2014)
The legend returns: New AmiKit 8 with MUI 4 released!
The Classic Amiga community has a lot to celebrate today. Magic user interface 4 (MUI4) has been brought back to life. This upgrade, exclusively released for AmiKit, is a milestone for classic AmigaOS3 users!
The 8th major update of AmiKit delivers new software, graphics, improvements & fixes. Also MorpheuZ got new powers. Now you can control even more AmiKit features with this magic daemon. Check it out for yourself!
Tons of other software has been updated in this release too including system optimizations. Icons now load faster, alpha channel transparency is supported, windows performs more effectively, memory fragmentation has been decreased, etc.
AmiKit 8 is exclusively available on a bootable solid metal design flash disk. And you'll get AmiKit 8 download links after purchase. (Customers who bought the flash disk before have access to new downloads too. Simply enter the same download area as before.)
Free public download will be available soon. Stay tuned!Thank you to all of you wonderful people using AmiKit. You, yes you, are the key to our motivation. Your interest and feedback mean the world to us. Come participate in our Forums or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter. We love hearing from you!
Ready for the update? We are! AmiKit is now even better with a new version of MUI4 and other improvements. A few minor bugs from the previous version were squashed too in this release.
2015
AmiKit 8.2 with updated MUI4 released. (28-Jan-2015)
Solid metal design. Limited Edition. 
AmiKit 8.3 updates (21-Feb-2015)
Magic User Interface (MUI4) and special edition of EvenMore text viewer to the latest versions.
Simply run AmiKit and the Live Update will update your installation automatically. Enjoy!
AmiKit 8.4 updated. Happy Easter! (05-Apr-2015)
AmiKit is a free project, powered by enthusiasm, that turns your computer, tablet or phone into legendary Amiga. It includes more than 350 of the finest apps.
We've updated several components in this 8.4 release.
MUI4 got new pointers - hover your mouse over a link or column separator to see what we are talking about. A number of custom classes have been updated to the latest versions too.
WHDLoad, the ultimate game loader, is now able to update itself! From now on, your old games will always get a fresh support :)
System libraries like OpenURL, CodeSet and IconLib have been updated too.
And last, but not least, we've improved Polish and Russian language support in AmiKit. There are more catalogs and better fonts now. Enjoy!
AmiKit 8.5 - Summer Adventure Update (12-Jul-2015)
Do you like adventures? Classic or Sci-Fi genre? In this new release you can become a pilot for hire in point-and-click adventure called Flight of the Amazon Queen or try to escape from future world Beneath a Steel Sky.
Or if you like to read instead, we've included complete and digitally remastered versions of Directory Opus 5 manuals in PDF format
That's not all. We have something special for you, as always. This AmiKit update introduces new NetSurf browser with JavaScript support!
MUI4 (Magical User Interface) has been updated to the latest version as well as EvenMore text viewer and IconLib. AISS (Amiga Image Storage System) got 2.500 new images.
Game engines like ScummVM & WHDLoad have been improved too. Enjoy the summer with AmiKit
WHAT IS AMIKIT?
AmiKit is a free project, powered by enthusiasm, that turns your computer, tablet or phone into legendary Amiga. It includes more than 350 of the finest applications.
The bootable solid metal USB Flash Disk MK2
This new 16GB edition now uses the WinUAE emulator running on a customized Linux distro called AmiPUP. This concept, paradoxly, is much more stable and actually faster than previous E-UAE edition.
The special AmiKit 8.5.1 on the Flash Disk now includes a feature called "Rabbit Hole" which enables you to launch Windows and Linux apps as well as open Amiga document files with them - all this from AmiKit!
This special portable edition was released for the Amiga 30th birthday party in Neuss, Germany.
2016
AmiKit X video preview (07-Mar-2016)
This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. (-- Morpheus, The Matrix)
Have you ever wondered what the mysterious Rabbit Hole is about? Check out our video preview: https://youtu.be/CtZY5gVePFE
AmiKit X on A.L.I.C.E. laptop launches and runs Linux apps on Amiga desktop thanks to the feature called "Rabbit Hole".
A.L.I.C.E. (A Laptop Incorporating a Classic Experience) utilizes ordinary PC Laptop hardware to achieve extraordinary results. Read more about A.L.I.C.E.
AmiKit X (version 10) is a special version of AmiKit being developed for A.L.I.C.E. laptops. It will contain many enhancements compared to AmiKit 8.
AmiKit is a free project, powered by enthusiasm, that turns your computer into legendary Amiga. It includes more than 350 of the finest applications. AmiKit uses an emulator engine to run Amiga environment on a host system (on the A.L.I.C.E. laptop it's a Linux, which is completely hidden, but easily accessed if desired). Moreover AmiKit enriches the default Amiga Operating System (Workbench) with many exciting features and add-ons. We've done all the hard work for you so that your high-end Amiga experience can begin right away.
We're working hard to deliver the laptop soon. Stay tuned. Meanwhile join our Facebook fan page for the latest news and previews: https://www.facebook.com/AmiKit
Okay, you got my attention but I don't want to wait...
Download our AmiKit 8 which already is a fully evolved environment available for free for Windows, Linux and Mac. The portable version is even able to boot your computer to AmiKit from USB Flash Disk!
2017
AmiKit X released! (19-May-2017)
The 10th long-awaited version of a well-known emulation package has finally been released. Originally developed as the main operating system for A.L.I.C.E. (A Laptop Incorporating Classic Experience), it is now available for the broader audience of Windows and Mac users.
With tons of improvements and all the included programs (more than 380 now!), AmiKit X represents the most complete and up-to-date classic 68k Amiga world in a modern suit!
AmiKit X is also bringing new updates to 'killer' Amiga programs like AfA_OS, MCP, AmiStart and others. An important milestone is that new Magic User Interface 5 (MUI) is now included with a keyfile, which makes it a full version enabling all MUI apps to look beautiful in AmiKit, especially in HD or FullHD resolutions which are now supported. Dropbox and Google drive are also supported.
Overall design of AmiKit was refreshed, including new visual themes, icons and other graphics from artist Ken Lester.
For those who loved classic Amiga games (who didn't?) there is a gem included: the legendary Another World! If you prefer shoot 'em up style games instead, you will like an exclusive port of Tyrian DOS game for sure.
If you cannot or simply do not wish to support it by purchasing it, you can always download AmiKit 8.5 FOREVER FREE (which represents more than 10 years of development), and is available for Windows, Linux, Android and as a Portable version too.
If you purchased AmiKit 9 for Mac on 19th March or later, or if you donated to AmiKit project in the past, you're entitled to a discount.
As was traditional for good old Aminet CDs, if your software is included with AmiKit X, you are entitled to a free copy.
AmiKit 10.2 update + Linux version (11-Aug-2017)
Hope you're having a great summer! (or winter in Australia & New Zealand)
To make it even better for you, we've released a free update for all AmiKit X users.
Simply boot your AmiKit and the integrated Live Update will take care of the rest.
We deliver the latest program updates, such as MUI 5, NetSurf, WHDLoad and many others, as well as some bugfixes. A new game called MiniSlug is included too!
Oh, and we released AmiKit X for Linux too!
For details please visit www.amikit.amiga.sk
What is AmiKit X?
It's the 10th long-awaited version of a well-known emulation package of more than 380 Classic AmigaOS3.x programs. We've done all the hard work for you. Everything is pre-installed, well configured and designed.
AmiKit X, now available for Windows, Mac and Linux users, was originally developed as the main operating system for A.L.I.C.E. (A Laptop Incorporating Classic Experience by A-Eon Technology Ltd, read more in their press release).
With tons of improvements and all the included programs, AmiKit X represents the most complete and up-to-date classic 68k Amiga world in a modern suit!
AmiKit X REVIEWS
Amiga User Magazine (online/printed, English/Polish) - "This is just beautiful!"
Moj Mac Magazyn (online, Polish) - "5 out of 5 points!"
Epsilon's Amiga Blog (online, English) - "In summary, AmiKit X offers a hell of a lot of features and inclusions, and the pre-built environment is wonderful and saves us all a huge amount of time. To build the very basic AmigaOS 3.1 or 3.9 environment into something even remotely close to what has been achieved here would likely take weeks of effort. Time most of us don't have anymore! For that significant work alone, AmiKit X is worth the outlay!"
Amiga Future 127 (printed, English/German) - "Those who have already played classic Turrican will know this feeling: as a man made of flesh and blood is thrust into a state-of-the-art combat suit that makes you stronger, faster and invincible, say super human. The chrome gleams on the breast shield and on the phaser cannons, you can jump higher, faster and further and don't need to hide from anything or anyone. If you don't have Turrican at hand you can also get this feeling with AmiKit X"
BlitterWolf Amiga magazine (online, English) or Amiga Future 127 (printed, English/German) - interesting interviews with Jan Zahurancik, the founder & designer of AmiKit
What do you need to run AmiKit?
First of all, you need Windows, Mac or Linux system (other platforms like Raspberry Pi or Vampire will be supported in future)
AmiKit already includes 380 Amiga programs, but it does NOT include the Amiga Operating System required to run them. Therefore, for AmiKit to work, you still need AmigaOS & ROM files
AmiKit already includes 380 Amiga programs, but it does NOT include the Amiga Operating System required to run them. Therefore, for AmiKit to work, you still need AmigaOS & ROM files
We've just released a small maintenance update for AmiKit X. It's delivered automatically via Live Update. Simply boot your AmiKit and it will be updated to the latest version 10.2.1
AmiKit X 10.3 Live Update has been released (02-Sep-2017)
AmiKit X is the most complete and up-to-date Classic Amiga world in a modern suit. Now it includes more than 390 pre-configured AmigaOS3.x programs running on your Windows, Mac or Linux.
New bits and bytes coming your way through Live Update Superhighway! We've fixed some bugs to keep your Modern Retro Experience sparkling:
Long time no hear? The October Live Update is ready! :) AmiKit 10.4
AmiKit X 10.4.1 Maintenance Update has been released. The Scalos now works again! Use MorpheuZ & Desktop Replacement to switch between DOpus, Scalos and Workbench freely.
Thought a history lesson would help Amigans realise just how hard the community works to bring us the best of the best.
A lot of people should say "Thank You" to Jan for all the hard work he puts into AmiKit.
Michael Holmes
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