Should I upgrade to 3.1.4

S0ulA55a551n · 23 January 2020, 21:54

Hi,

So I just snapped a pin on one of my A1200 3.1 roms. Was just about to order 3.1 roms, and I thought is it worth buying 3.1.4 instead, including workbench disks ?

I own 3.9 on cd, and have been using that for a long time, though planning on dual booting with 4.1 (yes have ppc card).

Just wondering should I replace with 3.1 roms or 3.1.4

thoughts ?

jurassicman · 23 January 2020, 23:00

I really like the 3.1.4 version, it has some nice improvements and higher stability than 3.1/3.9 .

Pyromania · 24 January 2020, 01:32

Go for it and do the 3.1.4 upgrade, you will enjoy it.

klx300r · 24 January 2020, 04:34

@ S0ulA55a551n

highly recommend the upgrade to OS3.1.4! Running great on both my 1200 and 4000

malko · 24 January 2020, 11:00

Really happy using it as well (under emulation)

(my only small concern was the longer 'turn on' delay that I first thought was due to the emulation. But now that I know the reason, everything is fine )

Daedalus · 24 January 2020, 12:02

If you're already using 3.9, there's less of an improvement feature-wise, though 3.1.4 contains updated versions of many 3.9 components so a hybrid install would give you the best of both worlds.

Tigerskunk · 24 January 2020, 12:04

Or you wait for a few months for when 3.2 arrives.

S0ulA55a551n · 24 January 2020, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steril707

Or you wait for a few months for when 3.2 arrives.

Will that be new roms as well do you know, or just updated OS ?

Will be annoying if have to keep replacing roms. At least 35 and 3.9 used 3.1 (Though does have annoying patch and soft-kick reboot)

S0ulA55a551n · 24 January 2020, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daedalus

If you're already using 3.9, there's less of an improvement feature-wise, though 3.1.4 contains updated versions of many 3.9 components so a hybrid install would give you the best of both worlds.

Know you of any scripts to do that, or it a case of working out what you want from version numbering ?

S0ulA55a551n · 24 January 2020, 15:49

The only people selling it , it seems (physical format) are amigastore.eu. I cant currently create an account as their website is broken.

Are they reliable ?

Daedalus · 24 January 2020, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by S0ulA55a551n

Will that be new roms as well do you know, or just updated OS ?

Will be annoying if have to keep replacing roms. At least 35 and 3.9 used 3.1 (Though does have annoying patch and soft-kick reboot)

3.2 will be new ROMs, though I'm sure it will be possible to soft-kick it the same way 3.5 and 3.9 worked. 3.1.4 can be used in a similar way too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by S0ulA55a551n

Know you of any scripts to do that, or it a case of working out what you want from version numbering ?

There is a script that does it all here, though personally I prefer to take it manually and just install exactly what I choose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by S0ulA55a551n

The only people selling it , it seems (physical format) are amigastore.eu. I cant currently create an account as their website is broken.

Are they reliable ?

They have a decent reputation, but I haven't ordered from them myself. With the Amiga community being a small echo chamber, if they were particularly dodgy, we'd likely have heard by now.

-Acid- · 24 January 2020, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by S0ulA55a551n

Are they reliable ?

Been a while but i bought an X-Surf 100 from there with no problems.

S0ulA55a551n · 25 January 2020, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daedalus

3.2 will be new ROMs, though I'm sure it will be possible to soft-kick it the same way 3.5 and 3.9 worked. 3.1.4 can be used in a similar way too.

There is a script that does it all here, though personally I prefer to take it manually and just install exactly what I choose.

They have a decent reputation, but I haven't ordered from them myself. With the Amiga community being a small echo chamber, if they were particularly dodgy, we'd likely have heard by now.

Thanks for the link. They sorted site and I have made an order

Probably checked first , anyone know of any incompatibilities with 3.1.4 roms.

DamienD · 25 January 2020, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by S0ulA55a551n

anyone know of any incompatibilities with 3.1.4 roms.

Read any "3.1.4" related threads on EAB for more details

S0ulA55a551n · 25 January 2020, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

Read any "3.1.4" related threads on EAB for more details

sounds bad ?

Thinking hardware wise rather than software

DamienD · 25 January 2020, 19:41

I don't have 3.1.4 and never will; as there's no need in emulation IMHO, or for my limited needs.

The only issue I can think of, from reading the numerous 3.1.4 related threads, is "the long boot from startup" (but the reasons as to why have been explained by the devs).

redblade · 25 January 2020, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steril707

Or you wait for a few months for when 3.2 arrives.

Is there a thread about this?? Also did they end up releasing a t-file on all the updates in 3.1.4 compared to 3.1 ?!?

S0ulA55a551n · 25 January 2020, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

I don't have 3.1.4 and never will; as there's no need in emulation IMHO, or for my limited needs.

The only issue I can think of, from reading the numerous 3.1.4 related threads, is "the long boot from startup" (but the reasons as to why have been explained by the devs).

ok thanks. This will be on actual hardware. and Just seemed to make sense as had broken my very old and abused 3.1 roms.

sneeker · 25 January 2020, 23:37

Sordan.ie sell it with roms as well, both on ebay and through their shop.

Im still undecided on jumping ship as Im still quite happy on 3.9.

malko · 25 January 2020, 23:51

3.1.4 is lighter than 3.9 thus... faster

(speaking from memory as I didn't use 3.9 since a long time)

23 January 2020, 21:54	#1
S0ulA55a551n Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Wales Age: 46 Posts: 934	Should I upgrade to 3.1.4 Hi, So I just snapped a pin on one of my A1200 3.1 roms. Was just about to order 3.1 roms, and I thought is it worth buying 3.1.4 instead, including workbench disks ? I own 3.9 on cd, and have been using that for a long time, though planning on dual booting with 4.1 (yes have ppc card). Just wondering should I replace with 3.1 roms or 3.1.4 thoughts ?

24 January 2020, 04:34	#4
klx300r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,593	@ S0ulA55a551n highly recommend the upgrade to OS3.1.4! Running great on both my 1200 and 4000 Last edited by klx300r; 24 January 2020 at 15:54.

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23 January 2020, 23:00	#2
jurassicman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sassari/Italy Posts: 867	I really like the 3.1.4 version, it has some nice improvements and higher stability than 3.1/3.9 .

24 January 2020, 01:32	#3
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,375	Go for it and do the 3.1.4 upgrade, you will enjoy it.

24 January 2020, 11:00	#5
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 4,856	Really happy using it as well (under emulation) (my only small concern was the longer 'turn on' delay that I first thought was due to the emulation. But now that I know the reason, everything is fine )

24 January 2020, 12:02	#6
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	If you're already using 3.9, there's less of an improvement feature-wise, though 3.1.4 contains updated versions of many 3.9 components so a hybrid install would give you the best of both worlds.

24 January 2020, 12:04	#7
Tigerskunk Inviyya Dude! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Amiga Island Posts: 2,770	Or you wait for a few months for when 3.2 arrives.

24 January 2020, 15:49	#10
S0ulA55a551n Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Wales Age: 46 Posts: 934	The only people selling it , it seems (physical format) are amigastore.eu. I cant currently create an account as their website is broken. Are they reliable ?

25 January 2020, 19:41	#16
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	I don't have 3.1.4 and never will; as there's no need in emulation IMHO, or for my limited needs. The only issue I can think of, from reading the numerous 3.1.4 related threads, is "the long boot from startup" (but the reasons as to why have been explained by the devs).

25 January 2020, 23:37	#19
sneeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester! Posts: 308	Sordan.ie sell it with roms as well, both on ebay and through their shop. Im still undecided on jumping ship as Im still quite happy on 3.9.

25 January 2020, 23:51	#20
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 4,856	3.1.4 is lighter than 3.9 thus... faster (speaking from memory as I didn't use 3.9 since a long time)

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