Software:AmiKit
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Short description: Software compilation for Amiga computers
 Screenshot of AmiKit X first released in 2017 | |
| Developer | Ján Zahurančík & Contributors |
|---|---|
| OS family | AmigaOS |
| Working state | Publicly released |
| Initial release | 2005 |
| |Final release|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 program (Amiga software built for Motorola 68k CPU) running on Windows, macOS, Linux computer, and on Amiga computer with Vampire V2 card.[1]
Features
Key features of the software include:[citation needed]
- Besides 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[citation needed]
- "Rabbit Hole" feature allows to launch Windows, Mac or Linux applications directly from 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.)[citation needed]
- Dropbox support[citation needed]
Requirements
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)
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