AmigaOS – Look Behind You https://lookbehindyou.de/en/ publishing extravaganza Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:42:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://lookbehindyou.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-logo-lby-signet-small-32x32.png AmigaOS – Look Behind You https://lookbehindyou.de/en/ 32 32 207396566 Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manual: AmigaDOS https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/rkrm-amigados/ https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/rkrm-amigados/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:16:47 +0000 https://lookbehindyou.de/produkt/rkrm-amigados/ Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manual: AmigaDOS includes the following topics:

  • An introduction into elementary components of AmigaDOS such as files and locks
  • AmigaDOS handlers and file systems,and how to interface them
  • Pattern matching and recursive directory scanning
  • A discussion of the AmigaDOS Process management
  • A complete breakdown of the Fast File System disk structure
  • Direct packet communication and a comprehensive documentation of DosPackets
  • A detailed description of the AmigaDOS executable and link file structure
  • The documentation of the AmigaDOS ROM Shell, including a tutorial and source code for implementing custom shells
  • The AmigaDOS startup mechanism

For the serious programmer who wants to take full advantage of the Amiga’s impressive features, the Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manual: AmigaDOS is an indispensable source of information on how to use the AmigaDOS file system, how to interact and implement handlers and file systems and how to make productive use of the AmigaDOS Shell.

]]> https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/rkrm-amigados/feed/ 0 24313 AmigaOS 3.2 Reference Manual https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/amigaos32-manual/ https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/amigaos32-manual/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:15:14 +0000 https://lookbehindyou.de/?post_type=product&p=23628 You will get a complete overview of AmigaOS 3.2 including the updates up to 3.2.2.1: How to install the operating system correctly and easily, which settings are necessary for basic operation, what are the different tools, commodities and utilities used for? In addition, we provide a deep insight into the Amiga shell with all commands and variants. You will also learn everything about the use and function of individual start sequences, the AmigaGuide system, shortcuts and error codes or ARexx. Finally, the book also provides an overview beyond the pure operating system functions, including the connection to the Internet, data exchange and the sensible expansion of the hardware with extensions. With many detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, the book will enable you to use and expand AmigaOS 3.2 according to your requirements and expectations.

“AmigaOS 3.2 Reference Manual” comprises 480 pages and will be available as a hardback book, as a digital edition (PDF) and as a combination of both hardback book and PDF.

Contents

  • Installation on Classic, Emulation and Mini
  • Installation of the Kickstart ROMs in all Amigas
  • Basics of the operating system
  • System optimization with Prefs
  • Using tools, utilities and commodities correctly
  • The shell: All commands explained in detail
  • Power users: Scripts, ARexx and Co.
  • Next steps: Internet, data transfer and USB
  • Amiga expansion: hardware and software
  • Service: Tips and tricks, shortcuts, glossary and much more.

Acclaimed by the press

„A worthy successor to the popular Markt&Technik books – a must-buy.“
— Amiga Future (Germany)

„Lots of up-to-date and easy-to-understand content – highly recommended!“
— Amiga Germany Fanzine (Germany)

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