***************************************** * `MagiCA64' V 1.1 * * An OriginalWare release by * * Troglobyte/Darkness © 1996 * ***************************************** $VER:MagicA64.doc v1.1 15.April.96 Troglobyte/Darkness Contents ======== 1. Introduction 2. History 3. Bugs 4. OriginalWare? 5. Also available... 6. Thanks 7. Credits 1. Introduction =============== A few days ago I received the MagiC64, another Commodore 64 emulator I thought; but not, this is the best 64 emulator ever, every 64 program I tested worked, great.The only problem is that it didn't load my large collection of 64 files that I used with the A64 emulator, so I needed a converter between both formats, and `MagiCA64' was born. `MagiCA64' request you an A64 file to load and convert it to a P00-file that the MagiC64 will load happyly.I didn't have any information about the P00-file format, but it looked very simple and all the files I converted works fine. The only requirement is the "ReqTools.library" by Nico Francois and by Magnus Holmgren who fortunately is continuing the development of the indispensable reqtools library. You will need too some Commodore 64 files to convert, and the MagiC64 emulator by : Michael Kramer Im Hirschfeld 28 52222 Stolberg Germany E-Mail: michael_kramer@pop.ac-copy.com You can contact or register (25$ or 40DM) at the above address. Excuse the confusing program name, but I didn't find a better name. If you think the sources (100% assembler) could be useful for you (to include in a program you are developing or for learning purposes) just contact me and ask for them. 2. History ========== Version 1.0 ( 4-Nov-95) : - First release. Version 1.1 (16-Feb-95) : - Name changed from `AMagiC64' to `MagiCA64' (A MagiC change *8) - File size BUG fixed. - Now close window at exit. 3. Bugs ======= There isnt anymore KNOWN bugs at the moment in all the Amigas tested but... If you find any bug or problem, contact me at the previous address.Please, send me a detailed report of the problem and of your Amiga computer if possible; thanks. If you found the problem with a particular file, send me too a copy of the file. Don't forget to tell me the current version of my program you are using. 4. OriginalWare ? ================= This utility is OriginalWare.That means if you like this program you must buy an original Amiga program or game, or send the money to the author of any ShareWare program or game you are using often. (This includes me, $5 or $10 will be welcome *8) There are lots of great Amiga software like for example `MagiC64', the amazing Commodore 64 emulator that was the inspiration for this little converter, and a lot more that you won't never regret to spend your money. If you do this you support the Amiga, and if you support AMIGA you support US. Support software authors and you will get more and better software. This program could be included in any PD compilation at a symbolic price. This program could be freely included in any Web page or FTP site, but send me an EMail to know it.(I can include the address in this doc) Aminet and Fred Fish collections are specifically allowed to include it. To Magazines : You can give away this utility on your coverdisk, but please send me a copy of the magazine. 5. Also available... ==================== Others quality Amiga PD products available from me : Aminet recent uploads : HTMLess.lha text/misc 10K v1.2 Converts HTML files in text files. DKSound.lha util/boot 53K v2.2 Changes Workbench Sounds each boot. MagiCA64.lha misc/emu 6K v1.1 Convert A64/C64 to MagiC64 format. Progress.lha demo/intro 73K In Progress/Darkness.1st at Euskal Party Vector13.lha dev/misc 15K v1.3 Draw/edit 2D vectors for demos/game TheRace5.lha game/2play 59K v1.5 Great 100m Running game,0-4 players Available soon: ELF.lha text/misc v1.0 Erase Line Feeds.For Word Procesor. FormaText.lha text/misc v1.0 Format texts to chosen columns size All them are 100% written in pure assembler for speed and are very system friendly in all types of Amiga computers (or that is what I hope *8). 6. Thanks to... =============== Michael Kramer for the best Commodore 64 emulator ever. To all the Commodore 64 wizards who created all the great stuff we'll never forget : Andrew Braybrook, Rob Hubbard, Stavros Fasoulas... Hipnooxis for ALL the help and show me to use and respect the Amiga O.S. Knackosoft/TRSI for being my best `invisible' friend. To the `Atletico de Madrid', the best football team in Spain. To all the Amiga developers for all the new, fun and useful stuff. To all the Amiga users worldwide for their trust in the Amiga. To Amiga Technologies for continue the development of the Amiga. To the Amiga... 7. Credits ========== All code © 1996 by Troglobyte/Darkness. Send money ($), JOB offers, BUGS, comments, improvements, ideas, advices, suggestions, mags, complains, nice PD stuff (like Demos, Games or Utilities) and Commodore 64 games for the emulator, of course. M. Martin Vivaldi Av. America 60 Madrid 28028 SPAIN Or NetMail me at : Internet : bitabit@servicom.es (Faster and safer) FidoNet : 2:341/28.55 Manuel Martin AmigaNet : 39:192/1.29 Manuel Martin Remember: Only Amiga make it possible... Only Amiga make it fun.