New Moon / Pale Moon 28.4.1

Arctic Fox, the default browser in Fienix, continues to serve us well. But having a choice is always a good thing. So, I'm happy to announce that New Moon, an unofficial version of Pale Moon, is now available in the Fienix software repository. 

Thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox. Thanks to Matt (wicknix) for his work on New Moon. 

Arctic Fox Update to 27.9.16

I'm pleased to announce that Arctic Fox, the default browser of Fienix, has been updated to version 27.9.16 in the Fienix software repository. This version has many bug fixes, auto-scroll improvements, and adds scroll snapping.

 

Thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox.

GIMP

GIMP is a powerful graphics editor often compared to Photoshop. Indeed, the functionality in GIMP is similar to that of Photoshop, but it uses a different user interface. I'm very pleased to announce that GIMP 2.8.16 and GIMP Animation Package have been added to the Fienix software repository. 

Fienix Live Boot USB Disks

Fienix Live Boot Disks for AmigaOne X1000 and AmigaOne X5000 are now available for purchase. These are high performance 16 GB disks, so you can boot directly from the disk and there is still enough room to install whatever applications and games you want from the Fienix software repository. These disks are a great solution for anyone who has had trouble setting up partitions and copying boot files. 
The Fienix Live Boot Disks are currently available for purchase from Amiga on the Lake. 

Thanks to Amiga on the Lake as they are selling these at cost!

New Boot Image & Stable Kernel 4.20.16

A new boot image for AmigaOne systems is available (on the Downloads page) which includes stable kernel 4.20.16, released by Christian Zigotsky. Kernel 4.20.16 includes support for dual graphics cards.
To update just your kernel, download it here.
With Fienix, it's easy to upgrade your kernel! 

  Many thanks to Christian Zigotzky for kernel support!

Fienix on NXP T2080RDB

The Power Progress Community recently posted a video showing their successful test of Fienix running on their NXP T2080RDB system. This system features 4 PowerPC e6500 cores and serves as the basis for their upcoming PowerPC Notebook. View the video of the successful test below! 
(Note that the audio distortion was caused by a capture issue).

 

LibreOffice

LibreOffice has been updated to version 6.1.5.2. There are many bug fixes and new features in this release. Check out the Release Notes for more information.

TVTime

I am pleased to announce that the application TVTime has been added to the Fienix software repository. TVTime is an application for use with video capture cards that allows for displaying television or other input from the capture card. It includes several innovative features, such as fine-tuning for video game consoles, film mode, DScaler deinterlacers, and overscan settings. 

StreamTuner2

StreamTuner2 has been added to the Fienix software repository. StreamTuner2 is a browser for streaming radio stations. StreamTuner2 fetches from SHOUTcast, Xiph.org, Live365, Jamendo, DMOZ, basic.ch, Punkcast, and more.

SuperTux 0.6.0

I am pleased to announce that SuperTux has been upgraded to version 0.6.0 in the Fienix software repository. SuperTux is a classic 2D jump & run game. SuperTux version 0.6.0 features a complete redesign of the icy world and forest world. Graphics and animations have been improved, and various visual and shader effects have been added. Additionally, many bug fixes and performance improvements have been incorporated. 

Thanks to Christian Zigotsky for helping to resolve build issues so that we can enjoy SuperTux!

Darkplaces

Darkplaces is a significantly modified and enhanced version of the id Tech 2 game engine. It features an OpenGL renderer, support for shaders, normal mapping, deluxemaps, bumpmapping, realtime lighting, bloom lighting, model interpolation, and many other effects and enhancements. Supported games include Quake, Nexuiz, Xonotic, and RetroBlazer.  
I'm pleased to announce that Darkplaces engine, Quake-HD-Remix (requires game data), Nexuiz, Xonotic, and RetroBlazer are now available in the Fienix software repository. 

Quake-HD-Remix

Quake-HD-Remix

RetroBlazer

Fienix Customization Layer

Fienix Customization Layer configures the desktop environment, implements fixes and performance optimizations, and helps keep the system up to date. I am pleased to announce that Fienix Customization Layer has recently been updated, and now helps to streamline new user setup. 

AlephOne

AlephOne is the open-source continuation of Bungie's Marathon game engine. In addition to playing the Marathon Trilogy, AlephOne also plays several third-party games built for this game engine. AlephOne features several enhancements over the original engine, including OpenGL rendering, support for high-resolution graphics and texture packs, plugins, 3D models, Lua scripting, and internet multiplayer. 
In 2005 Bungie authorized the release of the full original Marathon Trilogy for no-charge online distribution. 
I'm pleased to announce that the AlephOne game engine, as well as the Marathon Trilogy, and several third-party games are now available on the Fienix software repository.