OK A bit of news. Made contact with 4pLaY and have provided FTP access for him to upload the backup files. When uploaded, I will let everyone know.

[quote] - One question though. I'm still getting accustomed to posting on Arosworld. Will the AE screenshots and attached files still be available if the AE database becomes part of Arosworld? [/quote] If the screenshots were linked to outside sources (i.e. imgbb, dropbox, etc.etc) then those images should still work. If the images were uploaded on the same hosting storage where AE was hosted, that depends on what I get for the backups. [quote] I'm currently using Dropbox to provide links to images and files. Is a more direct upload method planned for Arosworld much like AE or is that not feasible?[/quote] There is. For example you can attach files, images, etc. to forum threads but you can also submit files for the downloads section. See the different options under the Submit from your Personal Menu (Top right coner of this site). There are limitations in size and extensions and it will be sent in or approval by an administrator, in this case me but there can be more over time.

Yes. Having the AE content become part of Aosworld.org seems like a good idea so that we still have access to the older but very informative topics. One question though. I'm still getting accustomed to posting on Arosworld. Will the AE screenshots and attached files still be available if the AE database becomes part of Arosworld? I'm currently using Dropbox to provide links to images and files. Is a more direct upload method planned for Arosworld much like AE or is that not feasible?

[quote name=magorium post=2275]@magorium - Before looking into that I strongly suggest to try and setup the old forums first and experiment offline with a newer version of SMF with f.e. tiny portal plugin. With regards to preference, I figured out how to word it more accurate now: Just as deadwood I prefer SMF for development issues. For development I expect a support forum that is clean, mean and to the point without too much bells and whistles. For daily usage support and understanding the OS I prefer to have more bells and whistles such as news, people posting their desktop setups etc. The old aros-exec (though perhaps a bit based on nostalgic feelings I guess) seem to have been a perfect mix (at least for me) between those two more or less opposite sides back then.[/quote] I am afraid until I receive anything from 4pLaY we have to use this for the time being. So far, I haven't received anything yet. The version of SMF used for the now defunct AROS-Exec was an older version. The fastest way to bring AE back online is to use the same version of files and then experiment/toying around with a version upgrade. That is if I get the backups at all.

[quote name=amigamia post=2273]That's the thing, SMF is just a forum portal no more no less. PHP-Fusion does have several features (Infusions) such as News, Blogs (Currently disabled), Web Links (very useful), Photos, Downloads, Articles, Polls/Surveys, etc. etc. [/quote] First things first and say that I like that arosworld now has additional features that you talk about. The old a-e also had some of those features and I liked that as well. But... SMF can have such features as well depending on your preference. For example take a look at tiny portal plugin for SMF that has many of such features integrated. There are other plugins as well, some working together some you would have to let work together yourself. Before looking into that I strongly suggest to try and setup the old forums first and experiment offline with a newer version of SMF with f.e. tiny portal plugin. With regards to preference, I figured out how to word it more accurate now: Just as deadwood I prefer SMF for development issues. For development I expect a support forum that is clean, mean and to the point without too much bells and whistles. For daily usage support and understanding the OS I prefer to have more bells and whistles such as news, people posting their desktop setups etc. The old aros-exec (though perhaps a bit based on nostalgic feelings I guess) seem to have been a perfect mix (at least for me) between those two more or less opposite sides back then.

[quote]And I would really appreciate if you could also make available the very old aros-exec at least statically linked, so that we can access (again!) its immense knowledge base. 4pLaY should have a backup for it as well. Anyway, this is the last priority.[/quote] That's going to be a long shot. I am not sure if that's even available anymore but I'll ask. First things first, the new AE.

[quote]On the other hand, current set up of arosworld.org has support for news, galleries and blogs which makes it much more that "just a forum". The question is whether @amigagamia you want to put effort in using these features (like continue posting news).[/quote] That's the thing, SMF is just a forum portal no more no less. PHP-Fusion does have several features (Infusions) such as News, Blogs (Currently disabled), Web Links (very useful), Photos, Downloads, Articles, Polls/Surveys, etc. etc. I know they are not being used much right now but with people being directed here now, they could be beneficial on the long run.

I voted "Yes" on the poll, however it needs more explanation: SMF has for me 3 advantages: 1) Ability to continue where we left off - so continuing old threads 2) Familiarity of use 3) Speed of rendering - current arosworld.org "feels" slower comparing to aros-exec. I don't know if this is due to hosting plan (which can be solved with more money) or due to software itself (which can't be solved) 2) and 3) are something that will become less relevant with time (we will just adjust to change) On the other hand, current set up of arosworld.org has support for news, galleries and blogs which makes it much more that "just a forum". The question is whether @amigagamia you want to put effort in using these features (like continue posting news). I guess the ideal setup for me would be SMF for forums and having full-ledge News functionality available, but it's a tough call as I'm already getting used to new forum software, to 2) diminishes pretty quickly.

If you could extend the previous db with new functionalities it would be sweet! These like/dislike are sweet

[quote name=amigamia post=2263]@amigamia - Looks like AROS-Exec is finally down for good. I am in touch with 4pLaY via discord to get a copy of the backup files and database. Once I get a hold of them, I'll try setting up a subsite on arosworld.org. One question remains, Keeping two forums sites makes no sense then. Do we just restore aros-exec forum threads here and just rebrand it as arosworld.org (discarding this site files) or keep both of them running? What do you all think?[/quote] I prefer that you restore aros-exec as per last backup of 4pLaY and make it the new arosworld.org. SMF is way better as forum software (albeit I prefer vbullettin). You can keep the current one as a subforum, so you can have both (or you can close it, if there'll be no activity anymore. I assume that the new AE will be THE used one). And I would really appreciate if you could also make available the very old aros-exec at least statically linked, so that we can access (again!) its immense knowledge base. 4pLaY should have a backup for it as well. Anyway, this is the last priority.

[quote name=magorium post=2264]@magorium - Yeah I noticed AE was down, exactly 2 months and 1 our after the certificate officially expired :( I wish 4play (and family) the best for all that is to come. One thing you could consider if it is not in your wishlist to run two forums is to try and make AE static as linked by o1i on the ae thread. I am biased when it comes to forum software as I favour the sleek and tidy interface and ease of maintainability of SMF. If you really wish to leave it to the community a poll might perhaps be an option ? Oh btw in case you have issues with setting up SMF or want something tested beforehand then feel free to give me a nudge as I can test things out in a VM for you.[/quote] Thanks magorium, I will take your offer to help as soon as I get the files form 4pLaY and start setting things up. As for a decision to keep them, I'll post a poll soon so I can gather what everyone would like.

Yeah I noticed AE was down, exactly 2 months and 1 our after the certificate officially expired :( I wish 4play (and family) the best for all that is to come. One thing you could consider if it is not in your wishlist to run two forums is to try and make AE static as linked by o1i on the ae thread. I am biased when it comes to forum software as I favour the sleek and tidy interface and ease of maintainability of SMF. If you really wish to leave it to the community a poll might perhaps be an option ? Oh btw in case you have issues with setting up SMF or want something tested beforehand then feel free to give me a nudge as I can test things out in a VM for you.

Looks like AROS-Exec is finally down for good. I am in touch with 4pLaY via discord to get a copy of the backup files and database. Once I get a hold of them, I'll try setting up a subsite on arosworld.org. One question remains, Keeping two forums sites makes no sense then. Do we just restore aros-exec forum threads here and just rebrand it as arosworld.org (discarding this site files) or keep both of them running? What do you all think?

Hello, If you have requests towards files on AROS-Archives ([url]http://archives.aros-exec.org/index.php?function=home[/url]), like removing of duplicates or not-working packages, please post them in this thread.

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Thanks Magorium, I'll play with the IconEditor on my next port (Lua 5.4.0). For now, I have uploaded OpenTyrian 2.1 with the stack set to 100000 on this web site under downloads. For members only of course ;)

Forgive me as the error mentioned seem permanent, so I do not have preview (and usually make a lot of typo's :P ) [quote name=amigamia post=2069]@amigamia - Bloody stack!! That is what it was. When creating a .info from .png the stack size defaults to 40960 as cavemann stated. I changed it to 10000 and I did not experience the crash. [/quote] It could be that even 10000 is not enough. Some games/programs go over that stacksize a lot later on. In case that happens, simply increase :) Paolone usually has this figured out for most programs that comes with icaros, so in case I'm really clueless I take a peek there... [quote] I did try to install IconEditor but it requires a file RapaGUI.hwp, which I have not been able to locate anywhere. [/quote] Oh, I did not realise that is actually a hollywood program, you can download the package rapagui from here https://www.hollywood-mal.com/download.html The Amiga archive also contains the Aros version. What I do not know if iconeditor was developed using an older version of RapaGui (which could mean incompatibilities). Only one way to find out ;) [quote] @magorium, I will investigate on the error you reported. It is possibly another bug I need to report to the developers. Thanks again.[/quote] No problem and thank you for taking notice (y) I swear, I am not allowed to not have an actual picture for my avatar ..... and I can't decide :P