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AmiKit

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AmiKit
AmiKit x screenshot
Screenshot of AmiKit X first released in 2017
DeveloperJán Zahurančík & Contributors
OS familyAmigaOS
Working statePublicly released
Initial release2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Latest releaseXE (12.2) / July 13, 2023; 16 months ago (2023-07-13)
Available inMultilingual
Update methodautomatic via Live Update
PlatformsWindows, Mac OS, Linux, AmigaOS (Vampire)
LicenseFreeware Commercial
Official websiteamikit.amiga.sk

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

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Key features of the software include:[citation needed]

  • The Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos desktop environments.[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 a range of resolutions including HD Ready (720p), FullHD (1080p), 4K UHD (2160p), 6K, and 8K UHD (4320p).[3][4]
  • TrueType fonts, Dual PNG icons (by Ken Lester), and 24-bit visual themes (including Dark Mode, Modern Retro, etc.).
  • Dropbox support.[citation needed]

Requirements

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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 the required Kickstart ROM).
  • AmigaOS 3.5 CD or ISO.
  • AmigaOS 3.1 available on AmigaOS 4.1 FE CD or ISO from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
  • AmigaOS 3.1.4 ZIP from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
  • AmigaOS 3.2 from Hyperion Entertainment (AmiKit for Vampire only).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "AmiKit, Emulate Amiga On Windows, macOS, And Linux - PC Perspective". pcper.com. 2022-05-30. Archived from the original on 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ^ "The Amiga Museum » AmiKit X". Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. ^ "AmiKit X". Epsilon's World. Archived from the original on 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  4. ^ "AmiKit 12 released!". AmigaBlogs. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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