Sam440ep-flex Complete System

Kitty · 25 October 2009, 21:14

Is the Sam Flex just a linux machine thats running Amiga OS4.1 or an exciting new Amiga system that is compatible with WHDLoad and files on Aminet, lha etc ..

http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/...482&forum=2&20

Retro-Nerd · 25 October 2009, 21:19

It isn't compatible with classic 68k software. You have to use an Amiga emulator then.

DJBase · 25 October 2009, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

It isn't compatible with classic 68k software. You have to use an Amiga emulator then.

If they need the custom chips of course.

FOL · 25 October 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Kitty

Is the Sam Flex just a linux machine thats running Amiga OS4.1 or an excting new Amiga system that is compatible with WHDLoad and files on Aminet, lha etc ..

http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/...482&forum=2&20

He he, thats 1 of the systems, i assembled,

.

prowler · 25 October 2009, 21:35

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Originally Posted by DJBase

If they need the custom chips of course.

No, it's worse than that. There's no M68k processor onboard, either.

Retro-Nerd · 25 October 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by DJBase

If they need the custom chips of course.

What percentage of the old A500/A1200 games use the custom chips then?

FOL · 25 October 2009, 21:37

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Originally Posted by prowler

No, it's worse than that. There's no M68k processor onboard, either.

It has an M68k emulator built in, which allows alot of old amiga apps to work.

prowler · 25 October 2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by FOL

It has an M68k emulator built in, which allows alot of old amiga apps to work.

How is that implemented, in firmware?

Kitty · 25 October 2009, 21:44

FOL is it possible to have this system built with a different case, maybe say if I chose one and sent it to amigakit? as I think the one that it comes in is hidious, I'm not a fan of shiny things. (although others would disagree)
Didnt this system used to also ship in a cube casing?

DJBase · 25 October 2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

What percentage of the old A500/A1200 games use the custom chips then?

Let me think....99%?

amigakit.com · 25 October 2009, 21:46

The SAM Flex is a next generation AmigaOS 4 system which runs the new Workbench 4.1. It does not run on any other OS including Linux. It has been written natively to run on the SAM Flex

You can run a lot of 68k apps and some system friendly games through the integrated Petunia system that automatically runs in the background of AmigaOS 4. The hardware unfriendly games can be run on E-UAE for the AmigaOS 4.

There is a post on Amiga.org right now where a user has uploaded YouTube videos of ImageFX (68K) , TVPaint (68K) and Lightwave (68K) running on a SAM Flex:

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49888

FOL · 25 October 2009, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty

FOL is it possible to have this system built with a different case, maybe say if I chose one and sent it to amigakit? as I think the one that it comes in is hidious, I'm not a fan of shiny things. (although others would disagree)
Didnt this system used to also ship in a cube casing?

Indeed, the cube cases are no longer sold.

We have a new case that replaces the cube.

New case

amigakit.com · 25 October 2009, 22:47

The software on Aminet with an AmigaOS4 icon next to it will be compatible as well as the dedicated software listed on OS4Depot.net

Kitty · 25 October 2009, 22:49

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Indeed, the cube cases are no longer sold.

We have a new case that replaces the cube.

New case

I think you would probaly sell more if they were in cube cases, much more
appealing

So theres no other case option apart from that one?

amigakit.com · 25 October 2009, 23:00

Yes we can provide a black cube case as a special option for you.

kriz · 25 October 2009, 23:10

Also dont forget the mac mini (g4), it can run Morphos now.. Its the fastest "amiga" clone now.

prowler · 25 October 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by amigakit.com

You can run a lot of 68k apps and some system friendly games through the integrated Petunia system that automatically runs in the background of AmigaOS 4. The hardware unfriendly games can be run on E-UAE for the AmigaOS 4.

Thanks for that.

I just Googled Amiga Petunia, and this was the first result:
http://www.amiga.hu/amigos/rachy/petunia.html

Kitty · 25 October 2009, 23:34

Does the Samflex need any type of virus protection software when using online?

amigakit.com · 25 October 2009, 23:48

No it does not - it is security through obscurity ;-) Most spyware and virii are written for x86 systems such as Windows PC.

The latest web browser is called OWB which we will pre-load onto the hard disk - it support CSS.

Firefox for AmigaOS 4 is in development at the moment:

http://www.amigabounty.net/attachmen...ut_mozilla.png

T_hairy_bootson · 26 October 2009, 05:06

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Originally Posted by kriz

Also dont forget the mac mini (g4), it can run Morphos now.. Its the fastest "amiga" clone now.

The fastest next gen amiga is a mac... Never realised it until you put it like that...

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25 October 2009, 21:19	#2
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	It isn't compatible with classic 68k software. You have to use an Amiga emulator then.

25 October 2009, 21:44	#9
Kitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 1,532	FOL is it possible to have this system built with a different case, maybe say if I chose one and sent it to amigakit? as I think the one that it comes in is hidious, I'm not a fan of shiny things. (although others would disagree) Didnt this system used to also ship in a cube casing?

25 October 2009, 21:46	#11
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,015	The SAM Flex is a next generation AmigaOS 4 system which runs the new Workbench 4.1. It does not run on any other OS including Linux. It has been written natively to run on the SAM Flex You can run a lot of 68k apps and some system friendly games through the integrated Petunia system that automatically runs in the background of AmigaOS 4. The hardware unfriendly games can be run on E-UAE for the AmigaOS 4. There is a post on Amiga.org right now where a user has uploaded YouTube videos of ImageFX (68K) , TVPaint (68K) and Lightwave (68K) running on a SAM Flex: http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49888

25 October 2009, 22:47	#13
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,015	The software on Aminet with an AmigaOS4 icon next to it will be compatible as well as the dedicated software listed on OS4Depot.net

25 October 2009, 23:00	#15
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,015	Yes we can provide a black cube case as a special option for you.

25 October 2009, 23:10	#16
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,189	Also dont forget the mac mini (g4), it can run Morphos now.. Its the fastest "amiga" clone now.

25 October 2009, 23:34	#18
Kitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 1,532	Does the Samflex need any type of virus protection software when using online?

25 October 2009, 23:48	#19
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,015	No it does not - it is security through obscurity ;-) Most spyware and virii are written for x86 systems such as Windows PC. The latest web browser is called OWB which we will pre-load onto the hard disk - it support CSS. Firefox for AmigaOS 4 is in development at the moment: http://www.amigabounty.net/attachmen...ut_mozilla.png

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