BestWB 1.2

gulliver · 28 July 2019, 11:45

BestWB v1.2
-----------

BestWB is a workbench pack that aims to be much like an enhancement,
an updated extension to AmigaOS 3.1.4, without all those hardware
penalties typically associated with these kind of packs. It is indeed
a better 3.1.4 than 3.1.4 itself!

BestWB will suit anyone that wishes a clean AmigaOS experience without
the unneeded bloat often associated with these kind of distros. It
persues speed and usability and does not focus on eye candy.

get it from:

http://lilliput.amiga-projects.net/BestWB.htm

Changes in this v1.2 update
---------------------------

New Features:

.WBDock is a customizable program that creates a dock bar that holds
programs for easier launch.

.PicShow is a powerfull and efficient picture viewer.

.ImageMount allows you to easily mount ADF, ISO and HDF image files.

.BestWB.guide has an introductory guide about BestWB, and is seen as a
Welcome! icon in Workbench.

.Added two low resource backdrops to optionally beautify your Workbench.

.Added 4 FullPalette settings.

Updates:

.MMULib 46.17 -> 46.18
.SnoopDOS 3.8 -> 3.9
.ToolsMenu 1.8.1 -> 1.9.1

Bugfixes:

-Added missing GlowIcon for SuperPlus monitor driver.
-Removed Ystart due to unstability.
-Removed CleverWIN due to incompatibilities with certain programs.

Tweaks:

-SnoopDOS now is configured by default to show only fails.
-Fullpalette is now allways active no matter what.
-Several icons changed for better fitting ones.
-Removed DTView2 because now we have PicShow.

ignaciogully at gmail.com

---------- NOTES & COMMENTS -------------

* BestWB has no problems with either 3.1.4 and its update (3.1.4.1).

* The WBDock commodity has its default config file in the WBStartup
drawer so better move it there if you want to run it. BTW, it is a
text file you can easily edit. Remember its documentations is in HELP:

* You will find two optional plug-in packages available. One that
removes DirWork and replaces it with Directory Opus, and another one
that installs WHDLoad 18.5. Both can be found in BestWB's website.

* Thanks to Thomas Rapp, Roger Håseth and ppil@EAB for letting me
use their material.

* Many users asked me for a way to send me money as gratitude and
incentive. BestWB is free and will remain free for all, but if you
want, I will gladly accept any paypal donation sent to
ignaciogully at gmail.com

* A couple of picture of the beast:
https://ibb.co/ZhXRGsV
https://ibb.co/PWFkB5B

Seoman · 28 July 2019, 18:10

Fantastic job Gulliver!!!

DanyPPC · 28 July 2019, 18:15

Many Thanks !

Viceroy · 28 July 2019, 19:20

Great thanks ;-)

hUMUNGUs · 28 July 2019, 20:26

Nice. Thanks ! :-)

ppill · 28 July 2019, 22:03

Ohh my backdrop

Great work!

Now I'm tempted to finish my 4 color icon set

gulliver · 29 July 2019, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppill

Ohh my backdrop

Great work!

Now I'm tempted to finish my 4 color icon set

Thanks.

Yes, it is your backdrop.

BTW, you should definately finish your 4 color icon set. It has a unique and modern design concept, I have not seen that approach anywhere else.

hUMUNGUs · 30 July 2019, 22:26

gulliver: care to share a screenshot of thoose icons ?

cyberhead97 · 30 July 2019, 23:02

Great work! I need to get this added to next HstWB Installer

gulliver · 31 July 2019, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by hUMUNGUs

gulliver: care to share a screenshot of thoose icons ?

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=57259

@cyberhead97

Thanks, I am looking forward for the next version of your HstWB Installer.

hUMUNGUs · 31 July 2019, 08:07

gulliver: thanks buddy.

cyberhead97 · 31 July 2019, 13:49

@gulliver:Where can WBDock be downloaded from? I would like to use it for ClassicWB OS39

gulliver · 01 August 2019, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhead97

@gulliver:Where can WBDock be downloaded from? I would like to use it for ClassicWB OS39

You should ask Thomas Rapp:

https://thomas-rapp.homepage.t-online.de/

Ledfoot · 04 August 2019, 00:56

Ok, I'm confused. Where the other versions (1.0 and 1.1) had installer scripts to run to install, the 1.1->1.2 update doesn't seem to have that. How does one go about installing the patches?

gulliver · 04 August 2019, 03:45

Yes, the 1.1 -> 1.2 update has an install script that it is in the BestWBup121.adf/dms

MikeA3000 · 06 August 2019, 01:34

I ran the updater for BestWB 1.2 and now my MagicWB icons have pink on them, this didn't happen when I upgraded to 1.1. I am running an A3000 with a cybervision64 using the latest purchased P96 driver. Any ideas?

MikeA3000 · 06 August 2019, 02:19

One other thing I noticed some of my WB icons were put away and no longer on the workbench. I did mess with Color 4 in the fullpallete preferences and got it close to original.

MikeA3000 · 07 August 2019, 00:36

I ended up deleting Sys:Prefs/FPPS out of my startup-sequence and all is back to normal.
I could never figure out what settings to use for color 4-7 on FullPalette. I saw pics of RGB settings from 0-255 but mine are 0-63 or 0-31 depending on screen color or RGB.

daxb · 07 August 2019, 00:56

The OS 3.1.4 prefs should have a setting for MagicWB colours but you can set (and lock) them with FullPalette too.

MikeA3000 · 07 August 2019, 01:18

I would of locked them if I knew what color values to lock them at. Not sure why on this update we are forced to use FullPalette. I like the look of MagicWB its what I had back in the day

Gulliver is doing awesome work and I love the BestWB add-on. But he has to remember some of us old guys aren't fans of Glowicons and should give us a choice to turn on FullPalette if needed, this was the first update this was forced on us.

28 July 2019, 11:45	#1
gulliver BoingBagged Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The South of nowhere Age: 46 Posts: 2,358	BestWB 1.2 BestWB v1.2 ----------- BestWB is a workbench pack that aims to be much like an enhancement, an updated extension to AmigaOS 3.1.4, without all those hardware penalties typically associated with these kind of packs. It is indeed a better 3.1.4 than 3.1.4 itself! BestWB will suit anyone that wishes a clean AmigaOS experience without the unneeded bloat often associated with these kind of distros. It persues speed and usability and does not focus on eye candy. get it from: http://lilliput.amiga-projects.net/BestWB.htm Changes in this v1.2 update --------------------------- New Features: .WBDock is a customizable program that creates a dock bar that holds programs for easier launch. .PicShow is a powerfull and efficient picture viewer. .ImageMount allows you to easily mount ADF, ISO and HDF image files. .BestWB.guide has an introductory guide about BestWB, and is seen as a Welcome! icon in Workbench. .Added two low resource backdrops to optionally beautify your Workbench. .Added 4 FullPalette settings. Updates: .MMULib 46.17 -> 46.18 .SnoopDOS 3.8 -> 3.9 .ToolsMenu 1.8.1 -> 1.9.1 Bugfixes: -Added missing GlowIcon for SuperPlus monitor driver. -Removed Ystart due to unstability. -Removed CleverWIN due to incompatibilities with certain programs. Tweaks: -SnoopDOS now is configured by default to show only fails. -Fullpalette is now allways active no matter what. -Several icons changed for better fitting ones. -Removed DTView2 because now we have PicShow. ignaciogully at gmail.com ---------- NOTES & COMMENTS ------------- * BestWB has no problems with either 3.1.4 and its update (3.1.4.1). * The WBDock commodity has its default config file in the WBStartup drawer so better move it there if you want to run it. BTW, it is a text file you can easily edit. Remember its documentations is in HELP: * You will find two optional plug-in packages available. One that removes DirWork and replaces it with Directory Opus, and another one that installs WHDLoad 18.5. Both can be found in BestWB's website. * Thanks to Thomas Rapp, Roger Håseth and ppil@EAB for letting me use their material. * Many users asked me for a way to send me money as gratitude and incentive. BestWB is free and will remain free for all, but if you want, I will gladly accept any paypal donation sent to ignaciogully at gmail.com * A couple of picture of the beast: https://ibb.co/ZhXRGsV https://ibb.co/PWFkB5B

07 August 2019, 01:18	#20
MikeA3000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oklahoma Age: 57 Posts: 28	I would of locked them if I knew what color values to lock them at. Not sure why on this update we are forced to use FullPalette. I like the look of MagicWB its what I had back in the day Gulliver is doing awesome work and I love the BestWB add-on. But he has to remember some of us old guys aren't fans of Glowicons and should give us a choice to turn on FullPalette if needed, this was the first update this was forced on us. Last edited by MikeA3000; 07 August 2019 at 01:41.

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28 July 2019, 22:03	#6
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	Ohh my backdrop Great work! Now I'm tempted to finish my 4 color icon set

30 July 2019, 22:26	#8
hUMUNGUs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: .no Posts: 148	gulliver: care to share a screenshot of thoose icons ?

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cyberhead97 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 333	Great work! I need to get this added to next HstWB Installer

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hUMUNGUs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: .no Posts: 148	gulliver: thanks buddy.

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04 August 2019, 00:56	#14
Ledfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ USA Posts: 85	Ok, I'm confused. Where the other versions (1.0 and 1.1) had installer scripts to run to install, the 1.1->1.2 update doesn't seem to have that. How does one go about installing the patches?

04 August 2019, 03:45	#15
gulliver BoingBagged Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The South of nowhere Age: 46 Posts: 2,358	Yes, the 1.1 -> 1.2 update has an install script that it is in the BestWBup121.adf/dms

06 August 2019, 01:34	#16
MikeA3000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oklahoma Age: 57 Posts: 28	I ran the updater for BestWB 1.2 and now my MagicWB icons have pink on them, this didn't happen when I upgraded to 1.1. I am running an A3000 with a cybervision64 using the latest purchased P96 driver. Any ideas?

06 August 2019, 02:19	#17
MikeA3000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oklahoma Age: 57 Posts: 28	One other thing I noticed some of my WB icons were put away and no longer on the workbench. I did mess with Color 4 in the fullpallete preferences and got it close to original.

07 August 2019, 00:36	#18
MikeA3000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oklahoma Age: 57 Posts: 28	I ended up deleting Sys:Prefs/FPPS out of my startup-sequence and all is back to normal. I could never figure out what settings to use for color 4-7 on FullPalette. I saw pics of RGB settings from 0-255 but mine are 0-63 or 0-31 depending on screen color or RGB.

07 August 2019, 00:56	#19
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	The OS 3.1.4 prefs should have a setting for MagicWB colours but you can set (and lock) them with FullPalette too.

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