Workbench on CD32

Wolf32 · 30 January 2008, 21:47

Are there any bootable workbench CDs for the CD32 available anywhere?
Aside from being a neat OS, Workbench is (I believe) required to run standard amiga CD software and browse amiga CDs and I havent been able to find such a CD online, or much reference to it. The closest thing I have heard of is the CDTV workbench disk. Does anyone know if (and where) this can be found as a download?

killergorilla · 30 January 2008, 21:52

I'm pretty sure some of the old amiga format coverdisk cds used to boot on a CD32...

Wolf32 · 30 January 2008, 22:12

sounds cool, though if they did they were likely designed to.

smoorke · 30 January 2008, 22:27

There's a cd named 'lock and load' which booted to 1.3, 2.1 or 3.0 dependant on wich kickstart you have installed. I'm pretty sure it'll run on cd32 as it uses a tool called killaga to degrade your machine and run incompatible games.
This cd boots a cdtv and an a570 without any hassle.

Wolf32 · 30 January 2008, 22:31

That sounds awesome, I will see if i can find it.
Does anyone know is it downloadable from anywhere?

Josh · 30 January 2008, 22:33

Lock and Load I could make available for you. But I wrote you a private message ;-)

Cheers Josh

StevenJGore · 31 January 2008, 09:34

Quote:

I'm pretty sure some of the old amiga format coverdisk cds used to boot on a CD32...

Yes, most Amiga Format cover CDs boot to Workbench 3.0/3.1, but it takes ages and the workbench is usually customised with garish colours and icons, from memory.

Best thing I ever did for my CD32 was get an SX32 Pro and install workbench 3.1 on the hard disk. Highly recommended!

I wouldn't have thought putting zip's of cover CDs in The Zone would be allowed if they contain Worbench distributions?

Steve.

Zetr0 · 31 January 2008, 12:46

hmmm same could be said for some Amiga Cover disk (floppy kind) lol

think it would be best to clear this with a mod

Wolf32 · 31 January 2008, 17:59

where would be the best place to get an SX32?

DamienD · 31 January 2008, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenJGore

I wouldn't have thought putting zip's of cover CDs in The Zone would be allowed if they contain Worbench distributions?

Steve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

think it would be best to clear this with a mod

Yup, definitely not allowed...

Thanks for checking though guys

StevenJGore · 31 January 2008, 21:22

Quote:

where would be the best place to get an SX32?

eBay. Be prepared to pay anywhere between £150-£300 for one though, particularly if it's got lots of memory and a hard disk.

Steve.

musashi5150 · 31 January 2008, 21:33

Even though I thought it was expensive at the time, I'm glad I got my SX32 Pro when I did. I got it brand new from Eyetech for £129!

Wolf32 · 31 January 2008, 22:57

ouch doesnt look like I'll be getting one of those any time soon. another one to add to the long term goals i suppose...

goodman · 03 February 2008, 07:57

The only problem w/ the SX32 is it makes some games incompatible.

Paul_s · 03 February 2008, 12:25

You could buy one of the floppy disc drives that Index Information made. Have one myself and booted up WB 3.1 a month ago.

Reynolds · 05 February 2008, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf32

Are there any bootable workbench CDs for the CD32 available anywhere?
Aside from being a neat OS, Workbench is (I believe) required to run standard amiga CD software and browse amiga CDs and I havent been able to find such a CD online, or much reference to it. The closest thing I have heard of is the CDTV workbench disk. Does anyone know if (and where) this can be found as a download?

One of my friends made a bootable workbench CD for the bare CD32 to use. it loads wb with many apps like AsmOne, Eagleplayer, contains several dozens of mods, Gloom Deluxe, etc. Of course has an audio Cd player app also, and you can replace the bootCd to an other one anytime. works quite well. Do you want something like that maybe?

goodman · 05 February 2008, 08:40

Network CD (CD32) by Weird Science also boots to a functional WB.

Fingerlickin_B · 25 March 2008, 13:55

Totally retarded question I have here...but you'll have to forgive me as I know nothing CD32 and my unit is still in the mail...

What about creating a bootable CD with Nero or such and including a full WB3.1 file set as installed to HDD when on a normal Amiga?

My meaning: I put the files from the boot partition of an A1200 running 3.1 onto a CD whilst making it bootable when burning?

Too simple to work, I'm sure, but if it did then you could just put games into the same CD and away you go....but I'm sure it wouldn't work......please tell me it won't work so I don't waste a CD

PZ.

musashi5150 · 25 March 2008, 14:04

You need to use an Amiga burning program that can inject the special CD32 'TM' code into the ISO.

But yes, making a bootable Workbench CD from HD files is pretty easy

Fingerlickin_B · 25 March 2008, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by musashi5150

You need to use an Amiga burning program that can inject the special CD32 'TM' code into the ISO.

Sounds GREAT...more info please?

PZ.

30 January 2008, 21:47	#1
Wolf32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	Workbench on CD32 Are there any bootable workbench CDs for the CD32 available anywhere? Aside from being a neat OS, Workbench is (I believe) required to run standard amiga CD software and browse amiga CDs and I havent been able to find such a CD online, or much reference to it. The closest thing I have heard of is the CDTV workbench disk. Does anyone know if (and where) this can be found as a download?

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30 January 2008, 21:52	#2
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	I'm pretty sure some of the old amiga format coverdisk cds used to boot on a CD32...

30 January 2008, 22:12	#3
Wolf32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	sounds cool, though if they did they were likely designed to.

30 January 2008, 22:27	#4
smoorke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ghent/Belgium Age: 43 Posts: 247	There's a cd named 'lock and load' which booted to 1.3, 2.1 or 3.0 dependant on wich kickstart you have installed. I'm pretty sure it'll run on cd32 as it uses a tool called killaga to degrade your machine and run incompatible games. This cd boots a cdtv and an a570 without any hassle.

30 January 2008, 22:31	#5
Wolf32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	That sounds awesome, I will see if i can find it. Does anyone know is it downloadable from anywhere?

30 January 2008, 22:33	#6
Josh Lord of Amiga-Manuals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kassel / Germany Age: 53 Posts: 552	Lock and Load I could make available for you. But I wrote you a private message ;-) Cheers Josh

31 January 2008, 12:46	#8
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	hmmm same could be said for some Amiga Cover disk (floppy kind) lol think it would be best to clear this with a mod

31 January 2008, 17:59	#9
Wolf32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	where would be the best place to get an SX32?

31 January 2008, 21:33	#12
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	Even though I thought it was expensive at the time, I'm glad I got my SX32 Pro when I did. I got it brand new from Eyetech for £129!

31 January 2008, 22:57	#13
Wolf32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20	ouch doesnt look like I'll be getting one of those any time soon. another one to add to the long term goals i suppose...

03 February 2008, 07:57	#14
goodman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Citrus Heights/CA/USA Posts: 22	The only problem w/ the SX32 is it makes some games incompatible.

03 February 2008, 12:25	#15
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,336	You could buy one of the floppy disc drives that Index Information made. Have one myself and booted up WB 3.1 a month ago.

05 February 2008, 08:40	#17
goodman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Citrus Heights/CA/USA Posts: 22	Network CD (CD32) by Weird Science also boots to a functional WB.

25 March 2008, 13:55	#18
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	Totally retarded question I have here...but you'll have to forgive me as I know nothing CD32 and my unit is still in the mail... What about creating a bootable CD with Nero or such and including a full WB3.1 file set as installed to HDD when on a normal Amiga? My meaning: I put the files from the boot partition of an A1200 running 3.1 onto a CD whilst making it bootable when burning? Too simple to work, I'm sure, but if it did then you could just put games into the same CD and away you go....but I'm sure it wouldn't work......please tell me it won't work so I don't waste a CD PZ.

25 March 2008, 14:04	#19
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	You need to use an Amiga burning program that can inject the special CD32 'TM' code into the ISO. But yes, making a bootable Workbench CD from HD files is pretty easy

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