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AmigaOS 3.2: The Modern Classic Amiga Operating System

AmigaOS 3.2 is the latest official release in the "classic" AmigaOS line, designed specifically for the vast installed base of Motorola 68k-based Amiga computers. It represents a significant update to the original AmigaOS 3.1, offering a blend of modern convenience, essential bug fixes, and long-desired features while retaining the legendary speed, efficiency, and charm that Amiga users know and love. AmigaOS 3.2 aims to make your classic Amiga more capable and user-friendly than ever before.

Key Features of AmigaOS 3.2:

  • Native 68k Optimization: Fully optimized for Motorola 68000, 68020, 68030, 68040, and 68060 processors, ensuring peak performance on classic Amiga hardware.
  • Enhanced Workbench Desktop: A refined and more powerful Workbench, offering new features like:
    • New "glow" icons: Modernized icon sets that add a fresh look without sacrificing classic aesthetics.
    • Icon scaling: Workbench icons can now be scaled to larger sizes (2x and 4x), improving usability on modern displays.
    • Subpixel font rendering: Smoother, more readable text on LCD monitors.
    • Re-designed Preferences: A modernized and more intuitive layout for system settings.
  • Comprehensive File System Support: Includes support for large hard drives and partitions (up to 4TB using FFS), with improved data integrity and speed.
  • Intuition Gadget Enhancements: New features for user interface elements, including radio buttons, checkmarks, and new gadget types.
  • Integrated Datatypes: Improved and updated Datatypes for handling various image, audio, and text formats seamlessly across applications.
  • TextEdit & ShowConfig Updates: Updated versions of the essential TextEdit word processor and ShowConfig utility for detailed system information.
  • New Utilities: Introduction of useful new tools like:
    • DiskDoctor: A powerful utility for analyzing and repairing disk errors.
    • ToolManager: Enhanced management of tools and utilities.
    • Sketchboard: A simple drawing application.
    • SuperPlus: An improved screen grab utility.
  • Boot Menu & Startup Enhancements: A redesigned Early Startup Control menu (boot menu) for easier system configuration, including options for disabling ROM updates, setting display modes, and more.
  • Shell (AmigaDOS) Improvements: The command-line interface gains new commands, improved scripting capabilities, and enhanced functionality.
  • Clipboard & Cross-Application Data Exchange: Improved system-wide clipboard functions for smoother data transfer between applications.
  • Memory Management: Better handling of memory resources, contributing to overall system stability.
  • Official Release & Support: AmigaOS 3.2 is an officially licensed and supported update, providing a stable and reliable foundation for classic Amiga computing.

Available Platforms:

AmigaOS 3.2 is designed to run on virtually all genuine Motorola 68k-based Amiga computers, from the earliest models to the most expanded. It primarily resides in the Kickstart ROM and is complemented by software components loaded from disk.

  • All Classic Amiga Models:

    • Amiga 500 / 500+ (A500 / A500+): The most popular home computers from Commodore.
    • Amiga 600 (A600): A compact Amiga with PCMCIA support.
    • Amiga 1000 (A1000): The original Amiga computer.
    • Amiga 1200 (A1200): A popular desktop Amiga with AGA graphics.
    • Amiga 2000 (A2000): The first expandable desktop Amiga.
    • Amiga 3000 / 3000T (A3000 / A3000T): High-end Amigas with advanced features and SCSI.
    • Amiga 4000 / 4000T (A4000 / A4000T): The most powerful Commodore-produced Amigas, featuring AGA graphics.

  • CD32: While primarily a game console, the CD32 can run AmigaOS 3.2 with hardware expansions that provide keyboard, mouse, and floppy/hard drive connectivity.

  • Emulators:

    • WinUAE (Windows): The premier Amiga emulator for Windows, capable of accurately emulating all classic Amiga models, allowing AmigaOS 3.2 to run flawlessly.
    • FS-UAE (Linux/macOS/Windows): A popular cross-platform Amiga emulator that fully supports AmigaOS 3.2.
    • Amiga Forever (Windows/Linux/macOS): A commercial package that bundles WinUAE/FS-UAE with legal ROMs and pre-configured AmigaOS installations, including AmigaOS 3.2.
    • PUAE (various platforms): Other UAE-based emulators available on various systems.

  • FPGA-based Amiga Reimplementations:

    • MiSTer FPGA: A popular hardware platform that can re-create various classic computers, including the Amiga, allowing AmigaOS 3.2 to run on it.
    • Apollo Core (Vampire cards): High-performance FPGA-based accelerators that provide a "next-generation" 68k-compatible CPU, enabling AmigaOS 3.2 to run with greatly enhanced speed and capabilities on classic Amiga motherboards.

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Weight 6 oz

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