Recommended Software This page contains links to various Internet
Software that you will need or desire to use
when connecting your Amiga to the Internet.

  1. The first thing you may need to do before trying to install/run Internet
    software is to download and install MUI 3.8, if you don't already have it.
  2. Next you need a TCP Stack so that you can connect to the internet.
  3. To chat to other people on the net, you will probably want an IRC Client.
  4. Of course, you'll need an EMail Client if you want to process Electronic Mail.
  5. To make use of File Transfer Protocol, you will need an FTP Client.
  6. Telnet Clients can be used to connect to MUDs, BBSes, and Other Servers.
  7. And, last but not least, you'll want a Web Browser so that you can browse
    the World Wide Web.


TCP Stacks.
  1. AmiTCP 4.0 Demo
      Advantages:
    • Does not disconnect upon a demo timeout.
    • InetD server works with all software I've tried.

      Disadvantages:
    • NOT for the Novice User. If you don't have a clue, forget this for now.
    • IP Filtering (inet.access) is not enabled on the Demo software.
    • Does not re-connect after reboot with PPP if your ISP has disabled re-negotiation.
  2. Miami 3.2 Demo
    You will need to download at least 3 archives.
    The Main Archive, Main Binary for your CPU, and GUI module of your choice.
      Advantages:
    • Fairly simple to configure and use.
    • All settings/controls are handled thru an MUI GUI.
    • Re-connects after reboot with PPP even if your ISP has disabled re-negotiation.

      Disadvantages:
    • The Demo has a timeout, which drops your ISP connection.
    • InetD server will not run my choice of ircd server software.
    • IP Filtering does not always seem to work the way you think it should.
  3. TermiteTCP 1.0 Demo
      Advantages:
    • No Comment. I've never used this software.

      Disadvantages:
    • This Demo has very limited options.
    • Does not support IP Filtering at all.
    • Seems to have problems with AmIRC 2.x+. Can cause hangup during Quit.
    • I've been told that the InedD server does not run a lot of server software.

Software
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AmiTCP 4.0 Demo
Miami 3.2 - Main Archive
Miami 3.2 - Main Binary 68000/68010
Miami 3.2 - Main Binary 68020+
Miami 3.2 - Class Act Gui
Miami 3.2 - GTLayout Gui
Miami 3.2 - MUI Gui
Miami 3.2 - Locales
TermiteTCP 1.0 Demo


Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
  1. AmIRC 3.5 Demo
      Advantages:
    • Easy to install, configure, and use.
    • Supports fully functional ARexx port for Scripting use.
    • Supports compiled Plug-Ins to add extra functions.
    • Uses MUI for its GUIs.

      Disadvantages:
    • Demo times out after 1 hour use and then exits program.
  2. BlackIRC 1.1
      Advantages:
    • Supports video conferencing.
    • Supports functional ARexx port for Scripting use.

      Disadvantages:
    • Video Conferencing requires VLab card (no longer available) to work.
    • Set of ARexx commands is somewhat limited (so I've been told).
  3. ChatBox 1.164
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  4. Grapevine 1.182
      Advantages:
    • Does not require MUI to use.
    • Does not have a Demo Timeout.

      Disadvantages:
    • Un-registered version does not support an ARexx port.
    • This software is no longer supported/updated.

Software
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AmIRC 3.5 Demo
BlackIRC 1.1
ChatBox 1.164
Grapevine 1.182


Electronic Mail (E-Mail)
  1. AEMail 2.30
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  2. Iris 2.2
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  3. Mutt 0.89i
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  4. YAM 2.2
      Advantages:
    • Easy to install, configure, use.

      Disadvantages:
    • This software is no longer being updated by the author.

Software
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AEMail 2.30
Iris 2.2
Mutt 0.89i - 68020
Mutt 0.89i - 68040
YAM 2.2 - 68020+
YAM 2.2 - 68040/68060


File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
  1. AmFTP 1.91
      Advantages:
    • Easy to install, configure, and use.
    • Supports Resume of partially downloaded files.

      Disadvantages:
    • Dunno, don't use this software that much.
  2. AmiFTP 1.607
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  3. NcFTP 1.56
      Advantages:
    • A very nice shell FTP client for those who like non-GUI software.

      Disadvantages:
    • Does not support Resume of partially downloaded files.
    • May require an Assignment or 2 when installing.

Software
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AmFTP 1.91
AmiFTP 1.607
NcFTP 1.56


Telnet
  1. AmiMUD 3.1
      Advantages:
    • Specialized Telnet Client for use with MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons)

      Disadvantages:
    • No Comment. I've never used this software.
  2. AmTelnet 2.2
     No Comment. I've never used this software.
  3. DCTelnet 1.5
      Advantages:
    • Supports file transfers for when connected to BBSes.

      Disadvantages:
    • No Comment. I've never used this software.
  4. NapsaTerm 3.8b
      Advantages:
    • More options available than a shell Telnet client.
    • Supports RLogin & Telnet modes.

      Disadvantages:
    • Need for making multiple Icons to connect to various sites.

Software
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AmiMUD 3.1
AmTelnet 2.2
DCTelnet 1.5
NapsaTerm 3.8b


World Wide Web (WWW Browsers)
  1. AWeb 3.2 Demo
      Advantages:
    • Dunno.

      Disadvantages:
    • Demo times out after 30 minutes (I believe) use and then exits program.
  2. IBrowse 2.2 Demo
      Advantages:
    • Dunno.

      Disadvantages:
    • Demo times out after 30 minutes (I believe) use and then exits program.
  3. Voyager 3.32 Demo
      Advantages:
    • Dunno.

      Disadvantages:
    • Demo times out after 30 minutes (I believe) use and then exits program.

Software
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AWeb 3.2 Demo
IBrowse 2.2 Demo
Voyager 3.32 Demo



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