The most significant classic AmigaOS update in decades. AmigaOS 3.2 (2021) and 3.2.2 (2022) run on all OCS/ECS/AGA Amiga hardware from A500 to A4000. Key additions: 64-bit FAT filesystem, USB HID support via Poseidon, updated TCP/IP stack, numerous bug fixes, and modern icon styling.
If you're running a real Amiga or an emulated one seriously, upgrade to 3.2.2. It's the definitive classic Amiga OS.
AmigaOS 4.x is the direct descendant of the classic OS, running on PowerPC hardware. Full preemptive multitasking, modern filesystem support, USB, networking, and a rich software ecosystem. Runs on AmigaOne X5000, Sam460, and Pegasos boards.
AROS (Amiga Research OS) is an open-source AmigaOS-compatible operating system. Runs natively on x86 PCs, ARM boards, and as a hosted environment on Linux. Used in the Vampire (Apollo) standalone as a base for Apollo OS.
MorphOS is an AmigaOS-compatible system running on G4 and G5 PowerPC hardware (repurposed Mac Minis, Power Mac G4 towers). Polished, modern, and commercially developed. Cheaper entry point to PPC Amiga than OS4 hardware.
MUI is the standard GUI framework for Amiga software development. Most modern and classic Amiga programs use it. Install MUI 3.8 (freeware) or MUI 5.0 for the best results on classic hardware. Available on Aminet.
Magellan — Directory Opus 5 — replaces the Workbench entirely with a dual-pane file manager and configurable button banks. The most powerful Workbench shell enhancement ever made for the Amiga. Now freeware.
A drop-in Workbench replacement with a much-improved icon engine, background image support, and modern file handling. Open source. Works on classic hardware with modest RAM.
| SOLUTION | HARDWARE REQ | SPEED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plipbox | Parallel port | ~100KB/s | DIY Ethernet adapter using parallel port. Free design, Arduino-based. Slowest but no hardware required beyond a cable. |
| X-Surf 100 | Zorro II/III (A2000/A3000/A4000) | 10Mbit | Dedicated Ethernet card. Fastest solution for Zorro-equipped machines. Available from Individual Computers. |
| RapidRoad USB | Clock port (A1200) | USB FS | USB host adapter for A1200 clock port. Add USB Ethernet dongles for networking on A1200. |
| Roadshow TCP/IP | Software only | N/A | The modern TCP/IP stack for classic AmigaOS. Required for internet and network access. Commercial product from APC&TCP. |
| AMIGA | ACCELERATOR | CPU | MAX RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| A500 | TF536 (TerribleFire) | 68030 @ 50MHz | 128MB Fast |
| A500 | ACA500plus | 68020 @ 28MHz | 8MB Fast |
| A1200 | Blizzard 1260 | 68060 @ 50MHz | 128MB Fast |
| A1200 | ACA1234 | 68040 @ 40MHz | 128MB Fast |
| A1200 | Vampire V4 | Apollo 68080 FPGA | 512MB |
| A4000 | Cyberstorm PPC | PPC 604e + 68060 | 128MB Fast |
| A4000 | Phase5 Blizzard 2604 | PPC 604 @ 200MHz | 256MB Fast |
AMOS Professional is a BASIC-like language with built-in sprite, screen, and sound commands designed specifically for Amiga game development. Accessible to beginners, powerful enough for commercial games. Available on Aminet. AMOS Factory maintains an active community.
VBCC and GCC port for m68k compile C programs for classic Amiga. For assembly, VASM is the standard modern assembler. Cross-develop on modern machines and transfer via ADF or networking. The EAB programming forum is an excellent resource.