Kyvos was updated

I would like to inform you that Kyvos got updated to version 1.1.0 with plenty of new features added.

This is available at https://ko-fi.com/s/6476fdadd2

I wrote a post about it at https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-1-1-0-got-released-F1F41IPGEN

and here is a list of the updates

### Added
- Added a context menu at the items of the left list. Now there is a menu showing up by right-clicking on an item at the left sidebar. There are options to Start/Remove a VM and to see the Qemu arguments
- Added a window that shows the Qemu command and the arguments, opening it from the context menu
- Added a better error message when Qemu fails to start, explaining the reason, as returned but the program. This is not available in the Windows version
- Added a button in the Info tab, beside the "VM Path" that opens the folder where the VM files are stored
- Added three new file fields in the Media tab to attach up to three hard disk images
- Added a new window for creating a new hard disk image. This can be then attached to a VM

### Changed
- Removed the dependency to the xad plugin
- It is possible to attach a CD from inside Qemu, as the device is now available
- Various fixes on layout, tooltips and UI improvements (issue #1)

### Updated
- Updated the manual with a new section called "next steps" which is about how to update the AmigaOS 4 system. Also added some extra information in the FAQ section. Overall, 26 extra pages added with information.

Trying the new version, and since I was trying to figure out before how to get a CD to load, I went straight to trying to mount an ISO in it after it booted.

Thing is, I get this error: "Error: device 'cd' not found"

According to the FAQ entry, in the monitor window enter "change cd <ISO file path>". Though I didn't preserve the case when typing it in. I'll try that in a moment. And case doesn't matter, still get the same error.

Anyone with a suggestion on what is going on with it?

@dwolfman
Which version of kyvos are you using? If you use the latest 1.1.0, but you had the virtual system set up with the previous version, go to the Media tab and click on save changes. This will update the config file to make the CD device available.

@walkero

I did have 1.1.0 set up. I must have done the save on the media tab at some point before I came back to see this, as it is working fine now.

Now to go through "restoring" my old AmigaOne XE backup on it. It will be nice if I can get that working in it, since I'll then have everything working the way I want it.

Say, that worked better than I expected. It mostly booted up and things are working ok so far. Just need to adjust a few things and it should be back and working.

I'll have to upload a screenshot for it.

@dwolfman
Glad it is working fine for you. Have fun with it.

@walkero

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To my shame, I still haven't managed to test this great front end and therefore can't give any feedback. But what I've seen so far is really great, and I'm glad that someone is providing such a GUI as an aid. At the moment, I'm too busy with my real machine.

Thank you for the further development of Kyvos and update 1.1.0.

@walkero

Oh, yeah, good fun! And thanks for putting this tool out. I never thought of using Qemu directly instead of just the PPC plugin from it with WinUAE, until Kyvos was released. WinUAE is slower by a good margin compared to this.

I've got it up to a "daily driver" setup similar to what I was doing on the real A1 XE I still have (retired, as the on-board NIC got fried when a network switch shorted out). It's probably repairable, but why bother when my current Windows PC is fast enough to run it in emulation to make it usable.

Now, would be nice to get it set up with one of the virtio video drivers so I can get full 32-bit color output. 16 bit with the si502 is usable, but I ran the old A1 XE at 32-bit all the time with it's Radeon HD 7000 (or maybe it was a 9250? not sure now) and would like to get that back when I can.

Nice GUI walkero, you can create an OS4.1 installation with the ‘sam460ex’ mode.

In the future, if you are interested, you could also include AROS 32 and 64Bit in your GUI. They work very well with QEmu. If you need it, I can attach my script!

@AMIGASYSTEM
Having more systems supported is definetely in my todo list. I would love to add AROS versions there. Please send me a PM or an email with your setup, that would be useful to bring it faster in Kyvos.

Thank you for your help in advance

I sent you a PM

Im thinking about finally giving AmigaOS4 emulation ago.

Two question,
anyone know would my AmigaONE X1000 Os4 iso work?

if not, which is the best version of the OS/hardware to get/target, Sam460, Pegasus2, AmigaONE.

And where do you get the OS4 iso now, I only see the classic one available on Hyperion and far as I can see it sold out for all other platform.

@AmigaNG

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Unfortunately, no.

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That depends on your system and what you want to do. On my system I have seen the AmigaOne emulation being a little bit faster than the Pegasos2. The Sam460 is much slower, but I would like to revisit that, so do not take it for granted.

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Check the dealers page and search who has copies of them. I believe they are still available.

@AmigaNG
The X1000 installation disc will not work.
I think that A1 XE is currently the best option. It supports uboot/bios settings, and there are no problems with SDL1 applications...

The AOS4.1FE system is available here for various devices.
https://www.amiga-shop.net/en/Amiga-So ... 1-Final-Edition::689.html

Is running OS4 using QEMU faster than under WinUAE?

whats the difference between this and UTM?

Thanks to Kyvos it was the first time I can configure easy and use AmigaOS4 for qemu on my Mac.

Previusly I can use with FSUAE but works slow than Qemu.

@NinjaCyborg

With Kyvos config qemu for AmigaOS4 or MOS it's easy. In Utm you need made AmigaNG config manualy because is not have presets ready for AmigaNG.

Surely it would be easier to publish presets for UTM than make a whole separate app

@Kamelito
On my setup, it’s faster than UAE, and you have access to more memory. What’s more, a special graphics driver is in development.