CD32 FAQ - HTML
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Last Updated: March 9th, 2000 - Version 1.0
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Introduction
CD+Gs/Karaoke CDs
The original CD32 FAQ Parts 1 and 2 stopped being updated late 1996. Interest in the CD32 and the
Amiga platform in general deteriorated between 1996 and 1998 so it made sense that the FAQ was 'as
done as it was going to get' and lay dormant for a couple of years. The late 1990's, however, recognized a
surge in classic gaming - arcade, console, and computer. Emulators have been written for nearly all
classic gaming outlets - including the great Amiga computer.
As PC compatible computers got faster (breaking 1Ghz and beyond shortly), it became quite feasable to
emulate the Amiga computer. Pretty well, too. Emulation has breathed new life into the Amiga and also
the CD32. Being an active and avid CD32 owner myself and seeing the rise in interest, I figured it might
be time to resurrect the CD32 FAQ and give it a much needed facelift and update for the 21st century.
The FAQ has been translated into HTML for a number of reasons. One, HTML is the language of the
Internet - and the Internet is where people are. Two, people expect to be able to navigate documents
quickly and easily. HTML allows for this. Three, we can add life to the FAQ with images and media.
This will help the beginners to the system see a real picture, and not just an ASCII drawing. Four, HTML
is universal. People emulating CD32 on an Amiga, PC, Mac, or BeOS can all see the FAQ the same.
There are many new areas to the FAQ, like PC emulation of the CD32. I understand that the die-hard
Amiga fans (I've been there, folks) might feel threatened or offended by this inclusion into 'an Amiga
FAQ'. Despite the evil ways of the PC (grin), emulation of the Amiga platform has really stirred an
interest. Many who have tried it emulated have decided to buy a real Amiga. Software is trading and
selling like it was the 'good ol' days'. The newsgroups are ALIVE. It seems only right to include the
emulation community within this updated 'new for the 21st century' FAQ. I hope I have your support.
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The Amiga CD32 FAQ 2000
Shane R. Monroe
http://www.amigaemulation.com/cd32
http://website.lineone.net/~cd32/
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION