Wednesday, October 31, 2007

3.05 is Out!

 

Just bloggin' up to let everyone know that 3.05 is out! This version focuses mostly on removing defects from the web browser, but includes a few new things. Most notably in this release is support for downloading files in the browser, and a confirmed fix for the random audio playback bug. As of now, I haven't had a single freeze in the audio engine since applying the fix in late September. Also, m4a files should play back at full speed, even the higher bitrates! I hope you all enjoy this release!

 

This release has been tested working on GBAMP, MK2, MK3, GnM, and CycloDS Evo.

 

Fixes found in 3.05

 

* Added extra checking to the image parser code to hopefully stop more freezes.

* Added back in ability to create lowercase filenames that are short.

* Added bad file check to gba_nds_fat so corrupt files shouldn't freeze DSO anymore.

* Added ability to download files on web browser.

* Added auto-hide setting to web browser.

* Changed default progress color on web browser to be more visible.

* Changed all audio formats that read on interrupt to read from a buffer.

-- OGG, AAC, M4A files play faster now.

-- OGG, AAC, M4A, MP3 files more stable.

* Fixed a bug in the downloader code that added garbage extensions to some images, making sites crash.

* Fixed a bug in the mp3 player that detected some stereo songs as mono, decreasing the quality.

* Fixed directory sort order bug.

* Fixed bug where sites using <script src="file" /> notation would not render.

* Fixed a few buffer overflows in web browser which should increase stability.

* Fixed a bug where uppercase hex digits converted to zeros in WEP keys.

* Fixed not being able to clear WEP keys.

* Fixed issue with random freezes while using the touchscreen in the sound player.

* Fixed random seek crashes with aac/ogg/flac/m4a.

* Fixed link issue with some php links.

* Fixed a bug with saving favorites.

* Fixed a bug where the cursor wouldn't auto-scroll when editing text.

* Fixed a disappearing cursor bug with fixed width text editing.

* Fixed a bug with sites that used bad tags like
instead of

.

* Fixed a bug that allowed todo's with illegal characters to be created.

* Fixed a crash bug with small png images that run out of memory.

* Fixed several out of memory crashes with web browser in general.

>> Get it HERE.

Fixes Solvalou, as well as some cosmetic issues in Starblade. Source available upon request.

Source and Downloads: http://www.machna.com/games/

Thanks to Hawq for the news!

Network

 

* Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles have been expanded.

* Support has been added for [Remote Start]* of the PS3 system under [Remote Play].

 

*To use this feature, the PS3 system software must be version 2.00 or later.

As usual, do NOT update if you want to use homebrew!

Source / Download (You can also update using the Network Update feature on your PSP)

Microbee emulator

30 October 2007 - SJK

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uBee512 v2.1.0

 

New for this release:

* Teleterm 256TC model now tested and working.

* Added --lpen option to enable 6545 light pen key emulation for 256tc. By default the 256tc model does not have lpen key emulation now.

* Added left mouse button click to toggle full screen mode.

* Added middle mouse button click to reset.

* Added right mouse button click to exit.

* Added CPU speed change emulation on port 0x09 input and a --speedsel option to enable/disable.

* Added alarm flag and interrupt set for Real Time Clock (RTC).

* vsync signal implemented for PIO port B with interrupt.

* Added --piob7 option to determine PIO port B bit 7 use, options of pup, rtc, vsync, and net are provided. the net option is not implemented.

* Added SDL version to the --version output option.

* Added --clock option. (to use instead of --xtal)

* Each DRAM model now has unique file name for the optional ROM 2 & 3 images.

* Better account creation for Unices when upgrading to later versions. Any missing or new directories will be created.

* Added missing key combination of 'SHIFT 0' by providing a 'SHIFT INSERT' for the standard keyboard.

* The help option output is now organised into sections.

* M+RESET keys will not request a confirmation (for jumping into Monitor)

* Bad Telcom v3.2.1 ROM image check and patch.

 

Fixed:

* The FDC FDC_READADDR command now works for all disk formats that some system code depended on (i.e. 256TC).

* Fixed problem of 10 sector/track disks where sector numbers are 21-30.

* RTC AM/PM hours were not returned correctly when set to AM/PM mode.

* RTC Alarm times were not returned correctly.

* RTC file image should now have values saved in the format the same as that found inside of a RTC IC.

* Microbee DS80, D80 format fixed, had wrong data track offset value.

* Model not found exited with segmentation fault.

* Incorrect table ordering of p256k, 256k, and p128k, 128k models.

* Network ROM bank selection problem corrected for ROM based models.

* Reversed the full and half intensity colours as these were in the reversed order, re-adjusted the intensity levels.

* Dark grey colour now produces dark grey and not black.

>> Get it HERE.