FS-UAE Launcher - Page 8

PHabermehl · 21 July 2012, 03:43

Hello Frode,

no updates for OpenSuse 12.1? Since you provided the Build Service, I stopped building myself...

Would be great, if the Suse RPMs would be updated.

Many thanks and kind regards,
Peter

FrodeSolheim · 21 July 2012, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHabermehl

Hello Frode,

no updates for OpenSuse 12.1? Since you provided the Build Service, I stopped building myself...

Would be great, if the Suse RPMs would be updated.

Many thanks and kind regards,
Peter

Hi Peter, I had submitted packages to openSUSE Build Service, but the builds had failed.

I have fixed the problem and updated builds should be available now. (I have now also found out how to get e-mail notifications from OBS when the builds fail

) The build updated builds also incorporates some fixes by OBS user RedDwarf:

* Improved .spec file for openSUSE builds [RedDwarf].
* Added docdir option to Makefile [RedDwarf].
* Compilation fixes and buffer underflow fix [RedDwarf].

grimi · 21 July 2012, 14:12

Hi Frode, there is no source code

...

FrodeSolheim · 21 July 2012, 14:16

Regarding game database support in FS-UAE Launcher:
If anyone is interested in using the game database feature of FS-UAE Launcher, it would be nice if you would post a notice about it in the thread created by nexusle: [FS-UAE] Amiga Game Database for FS-UAE Launcher or otherwise let me know. I will look at improving the feature set and make it possible for people to contribute to a shared Amiga game configuration database if there is sufficient interest

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimi

Hi Frode, there is no source code

...

Sorry, published now

-I will remember to upload it properly the next time.

PHabermehl · 21 July 2012, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrodeSolheim

Hi Peter, I had submitted packages to openSUSE Build Service, but the builds had failed.

I have fixed the problem and updated builds should be available now. (I have now also found out how to get e-mail notifications from OBS when the builds fail

) The build updated builds also incorporates some fixes by OBS user RedDwarf:

* Improved .spec file for openSUSE builds [RedDwarf].
* Added docdir option to Makefile [RedDwarf].
* Compilation fixes and buffer underflow fix [RedDwarf].

Hello Frode,
many thanks again

Unforunately have little time at the moment, but I'm still there...

Best regards,
Peter

grimi · 23 July 2012, 22:07

Hi Frode. Joystick configuration tool saves config without respect xdg-user-dirs.
Regards.

FrodeSolheim · 24 July 2012, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimi

Hi Frode. Joystick configuration tool saves config without respect xdg-user-dirs.
Regards.

Hi, you're right -I'll fix it for the next version!

AmigaOnline · 25 July 2012, 12:04

Hi Frode!
Is there a way to help users to start WHDLoad games easily using this launcher (from scratch, without Workbench)? If so, it would be a good idea to make a tutorial and to provide all required files

nexusle · 25 July 2012, 12:39

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FrodeSolheim · 25 July 2012, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmigaOnline

Hi Frode!
Is there a way to help users to start WHDLoad games easily using this launcher (from scratch, without Workbench)? If so, it would be a good idea to make a tutorial and to provide all required files

Hi, I assume you have read the earlier "how-to" and are looking for a way to avoid creating (or an easier way to create) the "WHDLoad" directory with the base system.

The launcher already does some stuff automatically -it copies kickstarts to devs:kickstarts automatically, and it could do more. WHDLoad binaries can be distributed as long as the distribution is free of charge (*) -so the launcher could download the WHDLoad binaries over 'net on demand instead of requiring the user to put them somewhere special. (The key would have to be provided by the user of course, but the launcher could have a browse function to select the key file). WHDLoad prefs could also be configured in the launcher GUI.

The default WB startup-sequence usually runs some other programs such as SetPatch and assign, and I suppose these are copyrighted WB files.. -but for all I know, WHDLoad itself and WHDLoad installs works fine without running these (or perhaps SetPatch and assign can be distributed, I haven't checked).

To put it another way, I can make FS-UAE Launcher automate it fully if all needed files can be distributed (if so, it would download the files on demand from fengestad.no the first time they are needed instead of being distributed with the launcher).

(Alternatively, I could program the launcher to create a default base system if an Amiga Forever CD is inserted, copying the necessary files).

Any thoughts?

(*) http://www.whdload.de/docs/en/copy.html

nexusle · 25 July 2012, 19:23

At this time, I install Mac OS X Mountain Lion! I'll report soon as FS-UAE will run.

Just for information

AmigaOnline · 25 July 2012, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexusle

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Thanks, but i've already read this tutorial

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrodeSolheim

Hi, I assume you have read the earlier "how-to" and are looking for a way to avoid creating (or an easier way to create) the "WHDLoad" directory with the base system.

The launcher already does some stuff automatically -it copies kickstarts to devs:kickstarts automatically, and it could do more. WHDLoad binaries can be distributed as long as the distribution is free of charge (*) -so the launcher could download the WHDLoad binaries over 'net on demand instead of requiring the user to put them somewhere special. (The key would have to be provided by the user of course, but the launcher could have a browse function to select the key file). WHDLoad prefs could also be configured in the launcher GUI.

The default WB startup-sequence usually runs some other programs such as SetPatch and assign, and I suppose these are copyrighted WB files.. -but for all I know, WHDLoad itself and WHDLoad installs works fine without running these (or perhaps SetPatch and assign can be distributed, I haven't checked).

To put it another way, I can make FS-UAE Launcher automate it fully if all needed files can be distributed (if so, it would download the files on demand from fengestad.no the first time they are needed instead of being distributed with the launcher).

(Alternatively, I could program the launcher to create a default base system if an Amiga Forever CD is inserted, copying the necessary files).

Any thoughts?

(*) http://www.whdload.de/docs/en/copy.html

Thanks, it's exactly what I'm looking for. I just think that the installation process should be as easy as possible for all occasional/novice users. All files have to be exactly the same when using the Net Play feature. Therefore, it's always better if it is largely automated

I'm sure your can improve the launcher in that direction, in order to make the use of WHDLoad archives more popular

Of course, the distribution of all required files has to be legally possible and free of charge

FrodeSolheim · 25 July 2012, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmigaOnline

Thanks, it's exactly what I'm looking for. I just think that the installation process should be as easy as possible for all occasional/novice users. All files have to be exactly the same when using the Net Play feature. Therefore, it's always better if it is largely automated

I'm sure your can improve the launcher in that direction, in order to make the use of WHDLoad archives more popular

Of course, the distribution of all required files has to be legally possible and free of charge

Found this: WHDLoad 16.7 Released (WHDLoad 16.7 Released):
"if the Slave requires AGA and that is not yet enabled in graphics.library WHDLoad calls SetChipRev to enable it, this obsoletes the execution of SetPatch prior to WHDLoad"

So the SetPatch binary is (probably) not needed any longer. Assuming assigns in startup-sequence are never needed either, it seems like the entire needed system can be automatically configured by the launcher -provided kickstarts are found of course.

I tested with a few games, including an AGA games, and all ran fine with a minimal system / startup-sequence which only starts WHDLoad (and uae-configuration quit) and nothing else -so it looks good

AmigaOnline · 25 July 2012, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrodeSolheim

Found this: WHDLoad 16.7 Released (WHDLoad 16.7 Released):
"if the Slave requires AGA and that is not yet enabled in graphics.library WHDLoad calls SetChipRev to enable it, this obsoletes the execution of SetPatch prior to WHDLoad"

So the SetPatch binary is (probably) not needed any longer. Assuming assigns in startup-sequence are never needed either, it seems like the entire needed system can be automatically configured by the launcher -provided kickstarts are found of course.

I tested with a few games, including an AGA games, and all ran fine with a minimal system / startup-sequence which only starts WHDLoad (and uae-configuration quit) and nothing else -so it looks good

Fantastic!

Thanks for all your investigations

grimi · 25 July 2012, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrodeSolheim

Assuming assigns in startup-sequence are never needed either

But if yes, we can always use this: http://aminet.net/package/util/sys/mass in startup-sequence...

FrodeSolheim · 25 July 2012, 23:14

Well, it looks like the next version of the launcher will not require the user to set up the WHDLoad/WB base hard drive

Not directly related to this, it will also scan and index contents of zip files, and will extract resources on demand -when launching FS-UAE (currently implemented for floppy images and kickstart images). This means that the game/configuration database will work when images are zipped down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimi

But if yes, we can always use this: http://aminet.net/package/util/sys/mass in startup-sequence...

Good point

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexusle

At this time, I install Mac OS X Mountain Lion! I'll report soon as FS-UAE will run. Just for information

Great -remember to let us know

(I hope the Apple guys don't give me extra work right now...)

nexusle · 25 July 2012, 23:23

With new Mac OS X FS-UAE works very well

bcripon · 26 July 2012, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexusle

With new Mac OS X FS-UAE works very well

That is good to know. Thanks. I will be installing Mountain Lion either tonight or tomorrow.

Bob C

26 July 2012, 02:33

I´ve been waiting for something like this for a very long time. No more Bootcamp for me!
I tried to scan my TOSEC library on my external hard drive, but no configs got saved. I don´t know if this has been discussed earlier in the thread, but I thought I should let you know.

EDIT: Seems I´ve downloaded an early version of the software. Still doesn´t work. Takk for et fantastisk program.

nexusle · 26 July 2012, 06:37

Have you installed the zip archives a few posts before?! (data and images)?

25 July 2012, 12:04	#148
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25 July 2012, 12:39	#149
nexusle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 35 Posts: 486	FS-UAE Launcher __________________ Using FS-UAE on iMac 2007 with Mac OS X 10.8.x

25 July 2012, 19:23	#151
nexusle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 35 Posts: 486	At this time, I install Mac OS X Mountain Lion! I'll report soon as FS-UAE will run. Just for information __________________ Using FS-UAE on iMac 2007 with Mac OS X 10.8.x

25 July 2012, 23:23	#157
nexusle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 35 Posts: 486	With new Mac OS X FS-UAE works very well __________________ Using FS-UAE on iMac 2007 with Mac OS X 10.8.x

26 July 2012, 02:33	#159
Gorby Posts: n/a	I´ve been waiting for something like this for a very long time. No more Bootcamp for me! I tried to scan my TOSEC library on my external hard drive, but no configs got saved. I don´t know if this has been discussed earlier in the thread, but I thought I should let you know. EDIT: Seems I´ve downloaded an early version of the software. Still doesn´t work. Takk for et fantastisk program. Last edited by Gorby; 26 July 2012 at 03:05.

21 July 2012, 03:43	#141
PHabermehl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 73	Hello Frode, no updates for OpenSuse 12.1? Since you provided the Build Service, I stopped building myself... Would be great, if the Suse RPMs would be updated. Many thanks and kind regards, Peter

21 July 2012, 14:12	#143
grimi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Poland Posts: 35	Hi Frode, there is no source code ...

23 July 2012, 22:07	#146
grimi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Poland Posts: 35	Hi Frode. Joystick configuration tool saves config without respect xdg-user-dirs. Regards.

26 July 2012, 06:37	#160
nexusle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 35 Posts: 486	Have you installed the zip archives a few posts before?! (data and images)? __________________ Using FS-UAE on iMac 2007 with Mac OS X 10.8.x

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