AmigaOS 3.2.1 update available #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
Hyperion Entertainment CVBA announced the first free update of AmigaOS 3.2. They wish to ensure that AmigaOS 3.2 is the most capable and most stable operating system ever for the 68K based Amigas. If you have do not already own a copy of AmigaOS 3.2, there is now even more reason to get one from your favourite dealer!
AmigaOS 3.2.1 fixes several bugs and additionally comes with new features. The team of developers and testers have worked since the release of AmigaOS 3.2 fixing bugs and implementing new features. They have read social platforms for user anecdotes, videos and reviews, and are excited by the positive reception and feedback.
While no new ROM images are provided, they do not suggest that you go buy new ROMs. If you are already using some kind of MapROM solution or if you or a friend have an EPROM burner, then go ahead. But it is possible that more ROM changes be rolled out in AmigaOS 3.2.2 so for everyone else they suggest that you use the file-based updating instead.
Here are the highlights of the new features and fixes of AmigaOS 3.2.1:
Fixes to almost every single gadget and image class
Fix to clipboard.device that since AmigaOS 3.1.4 would not handle clips above 16KB in some cases
Important fix to locale.library that would convert signed values to unsigned
New IconEdit with support for colorful icons (like the “GlowIcons”)
TextEdit has gained an ARexx port per open document
ShowConfig had its GUI reworked, and can now make reports in AmigaGuide format
The RAM disk linking feature have been changed a bit so it seems more like AmigaOS 3.1.4 while still being copy on read as in AmigaOS 3.2
Dropping files on console will now activate the console window
The screen will no longer remain black if you start up without any attached drive
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