Frequently Asked Questions

The following sections answer the most frequently asked questions about Amiga Forever (including Amiga Explorer). Follow this link for additional troubleshooting issues.

General

• Is Amiga Forever 2006 still the current version? Are you going to release a 2007 version soon?
• What is the current version? What is the difference between the Online Edition, the Plus Edition and the Premium Edition? How can I get it? How much does it cost? Can I order online? Is there a demo version?
• What is the minimum configuration required to run Amiga Forever?
• To what degree are the Mac and other platforms supported?
• I don't like surprises: what are the limitations of Amiga Forever?
• How do I burn the Amiga Forever Plus Edition ISO image to CD?

Beginner & Top Questions

• I downloaded a game, how do I play it?
• Where can I find a "Kickstart ROM"?
• I have a collection of data and software on floppy disks, how can I use it in Amiga Forever?
• I still use my aging Amiga every day. Can I move the configuration, software and data as is to the emulation? What can I expect to gain/lose?
• Can I run/play XYZ with Amiga Forever? Is there a compatibility list?
• The Quit command does not work. How do I exit the emulation?
• How can I modify one of the default WinUAE emulation configurations?

Disks and Data

• Is there a way to read Amiga floppy disks on the PC?
• How are ADF, ADZ, FDI, DMS and IPF files used in the emulation?
• How do I transfer my Amiga software and data from the Amiga hard disk to the PC hard disk?
• What do I have to consider when transferring an existing Amiga configuration to the emulation environment?
• Is it better to store Amiga files using the host file system or using hardfiles?
• Can a hard disk or a removable medium formatted on the Amiga be read by the emulation on the PC?
• Can an Amiga partition be created on the PC hard disk, and can the Amiga boot from this partition?
• Can I directly access Amiga SCSI and block-type devices (e.g. hard disks, ZIP drives, tape drives)?
• Can I configure the PC so that it boots into Workbench instead of Windows?

Compatibility, Speed and Memory

• What speeds can I expect from Amiga emulation on a PC?
• Do the Amiga emulators included on Amiga Forever emulate the Amiga custom chips?
• Wouldn't an Amiga emulator be faster if it didn't have to emulate the custom chips - isn't it possible to emulate only the 68000?
• How much RAM does the Amiga emulation support?
• Can I use Amiga MIDI hardware and/or software on the PC?

Networking and Printing

• What is the difference between Amiga Forever, the Siamese System, NFS, Samba and other Amiga/PC integration tools?
• How fast is Amiga Explorer over a serial connection?
• What cable/wiring do I need to connect Amiga Explorer over serial ports? Can I use a Bluetooth EIA-232 adapter?
• How do I transfer the Amiga Explorer files from the PC to the Amiga?
• Can I connect an Amiga and a PC, and share the PC modem for internet access?
• How do I configure the Amiga emulation to print on a Windows system?

ROM and Operating System Files

• Where are the ROM and operating system files located within Amiga Forever?
• "AmigaDOS", "Amiga OS", "AmigaOS", "Workbench", "Kickstart"... What is the correct name of the Amiga operating system?
• What is the latest operating system version preinstalled in the Amiga Forever 3.X environment?
• Does Amiga Forever include all ROM and operating system files ever released?
• Where do I find a floppy disk image of the 3.1 Workbench?
• How can I install "Amiga OS 3.5" or "Amiga OS 3.9"?

Amiga Explorer

• What is the correct wiring of a null-modem serial cable? Can I use a Bluetooth EIA-232 adapter?
• I downloaded Amiga Explorer on  the PC. How do I transfer it to the Amiga?
• What speed can I expect from the Amiga serial port?
• Is it possible to speed up the transfer for TCP/IP connections?
• Does Amiga Explorer support the parallel port?
• Can I connect an Amiga and a PC, and share the PC modem for internet access?
• Is it possible to manually uninstall Amiga Explorer? Can the "Amiga Computer" icon be renamed or moved?
• I don't like surprises: what are the limitations of Amiga Explorer?

Technical Reference

• 5-101 - Structure and Names of Emulation and System Files
• 5-102 - Locating the Installation under Windows
• 5-110 - Location of ROM and Operating System Files
• 5-112 - Use of "Amiga Files" in Amiga Forever for Windows
• 5-103 - ExecuteAll Functionality
• 5-111 - XML-Based Application Description Information
• 5-114 - Use of XADML Files in Amiga Forever
• 5-115 - Amiga Cataloging Project Object IDs
• 5-116 - Amiga Configuration Identifiers

Legal

• Can the Amiga Forever ROM and operating system files be used on a non-emulated Amiga?
• Can I put ROM and operating system files on my web site?
• Are there territorial restrictions for the distribution of Amiga Forever?

Other

• Can I use Apple's Mighty Mouse in Amiga Forever on Windows?
• What are the "_UAEFSDB.___" files I noticed on my hard disk after running the Amiga emulation software?
• Amiga Emulation Software: Integration vs. Isolation and Amiga Forever vs. Other Packages
• Why don't you try to include more Amiga games and add-ons in Amiga Forever?

Additional Resources

If your question is not answered here, please make sure that you have read the general information on the Amiga Forever Home Page, and the pages on Emulation and Data Sharing, as well as the Troubleshooting section.

Gary Harris' Amiga Emulation FAQ, and Peter Hutchison's Amiga Emulator FAQ are both excellent resources. Search engines such as Google, AltaVista,  Excite and Google Groups can help you find answers on other Amiga web sites and newsgroups.