AmiKit explained

AmiKit
Developer:	Ján Zahurančík & Contributors
Family:	AmigaOS
Working State:	Publicly released
Latest Release Version:	XE (12.2)
Language:	Multilingual
Updatemodel:	automatic via Live Update
Supported Platforms:	Windows, Mac OS, Linux, AmigaOS (Vampire)
License:	Freeware Commercial

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.^[1]

Features

Key features of the software include:

• The Directory, Opus Magellan, and Scalos desktop enviroments
• 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^[2]
• Support for HD Ready (720p), FullHD (1080p)^[3], 4K UHD (2160p), 6K, and 8K UHD (4320p)^[4] resolutions
• TrueType fonts, DualPNG icons (by Ken Lester), and 24-bit visual themes (including Dark Mode, Modern Retro, etc.).
• Dropbox support

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.

For AmiKit to work, the original AmigaOS (version 3.x) and Kickstart ROM (version 3.1) are required. The following sources are supported:

• AmigaOS XL CD or ISO
• AmigaOS 3.9 CD or ISO (also available in Amiga Forever from Cloanto, including required Kickstart ROM)
• AmigaOS 3.5 CD or ISO
• AmigaOS 3.1 available on AmigaOS4.1 FE CD or ISO from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes required Kickstart ROM)
• AmigaOS 3.1.4 ZIP from Hyperion Entertainment (also includes required Kickstart ROM)
• AmigaOS 3.2 from Hyperion Entertainment (AmiKit for Vampire only)

See also

• Amiga
• AmigaOS
• UAE (emulator)
• Emulator

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-05-30 . AmiKit, Emulate Amiga On Windows, macOS, And Linux - PC Perspective . 2023-04-26 . pcper.com . en-US.
2. Web site: The Amiga Museum » AmiKit X . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614082337/https://theamigamuseum.com/emulation/i-want-to-emulate-an-amiga-help/amikit/amikit-x/ . 2024-06-14 . 2024-07-30.
3. Web site: AmiKit X . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231203052231/https://www.epsilonsworld.com/2017/05/amikit-x.html . 2023-12-03 . 2024-07-30 . Epsilon's World . en.
4. Web site: AmiKit 12 released! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240223210714/https://amigablogs.net/feed/2023/03/amikit-12-released . 2024-02-23 . 2024-07-30 . AmigaBlogs . en.