AmiKit

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AmiKit
Screenshot of AmiKit X first released in 2017
Developer	Ján Zahurančík & Contributors
OS family	AmigaOS
Working state	Publicly released
Initial release	2005; 21 years ago (2005)
Latest release	XE (12.2) / July 13, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-07-13)
Available in	Multilingual
Update method	automatic via Live Update
Supported platforms	Windows, Mac OS, Linux, AmigaOS (Vampire)
License	Freeware Commercial
Official website	amikit.amiga.sk

AmiKit is a compilation of 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (Amiga software built for Motorola 68000 series CPUs) running on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Amiga computers with a Vampire V2 card.

Features

Key features of the software include:^{[citation needed]}

• The Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos desktop environments.^{[citation needed]}
• 425 pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs (tools, utilities, games, and demos) freely available from Aminet and other sources.
• The "Rabbit Hole" feature, which allows the launch of Windows, Mac, or Linux applications directly from the Amiga desktop.
• Support for a range of resolutions including HD Ready (720p), FullHD (1080p), 4K UHD (2160p), 6K, and 8K UHD (4320p).
• TrueType fonts, Dual PNG icons (by Ken Lester), and 24-bit visual themes (including Dark Mode, Modern Retro, etc.).
• Dropbox support.^{[citation needed]}

Requirements

AmiKit requires Windows 7 (or newer), macOS (10.9 or newer), Linux (x86/64 able to run PlayOnLinux), a Raspberry Pi, or a Vampire V2 turbo card for a classic Amiga.^{[citation needed]}

For AmiKit to work, the original AmigaOS (version 3.x) and Kickstart ROM (version 3.1) are required. The following sources are supported:^{[citation needed]}

• AmigaOS XL CD or ISO.
• AmigaOS 3.9 CD or ISO (also available in Amiga Forever from Cloanto, including the required Kickstart ROM).
• AmigaOS 3.5 CD or ISO.
• AmigaOS 3.1 available on AmigaOS 4.1 FE CD or ISO from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
• AmigaOS 3.1.4 ZIP from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes the required Kickstart ROM).
• AmigaOS 3.2 from Hyperion Entertainment (AmiKit for Vampire only).

See also

• Amiga
• AmigaOS
• UAE (emulator)
• Emulator

References

External links

• Official website