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| ~ An
introduction to these pages |
These pages are dedicated to supporting the Amiga Siamese System developed by Siamese
Systems Ltd (previously known as HiQ Ltd). The purpose of these pages are to promote the
Siamese System, whilst "telling it like it is". By this I mean no hype, no
bullshit - just the facts as I see them. I would like to make it clear that I have no
connection with Siamese Systems Ltd, but I simply believe in this excellent product.
Unfortunately it seems that Steve has given up on the Amiga market and Paul has lost
interest, now concentrating his efforts on Photogenics 4.x.
As I have developed these pages I have decided not only to cover the Siamese, but also to
look at other solutions to integrate an Amiga and a PC. This will cover everything from
file sharing over a serial link to setting up a NFS client/server over TCP/IP and
installing a hardware based mouse/keyboard and video switcher.
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is the Siamese System? |
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The Siamese (SiSys from now on) is a software solution that allows an
Amiga and a PC running Windows 95/98/NT4 to have a shared keyboard, mouse and monitor. In
addition to this the Amiga is given access to the PC drives (including mapped network
drives), is able to launch Windows programs from AmigaDOS or ARexx and both platforms have
a shared text clipboard. In the current version (v2.5) communication between the computers
is by either a serial connection or by TCP/IP - for example via ethernet, a serial null
modem cable or (in theory) the Internet. Earlier versions of the SiSys came with a video
switcher, but although still supported this has been dropped now in favour of RTG which
allows Amiga screen to open on the PC display. For a more detailed overview of the SiSys,
take a look at the developers web site which can be found here.
Alternative sources of information (known to me) on the Siamese include the following:
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Weighing up the options of costs against
performance
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General installation notes relating to both
serial and TCP/IP connections.
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Installing a Serial connection. What's
required.
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Installing an ethernet or null modem TCP/IP
connection.
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Configuring the SiSys.
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An explanation of RTG, what is does and what
it can't do!
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Using the SiSys.
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SiSys AmigaDOS commands.
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SiSys ARexx commands.
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Media Control Interface.
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Troubleshooting and other helpful hints.
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Setting up a shared SCSI drive.
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Programs that enhance the SiSys.
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The cheapest way to share files between an
Amiga and PC.
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A commercial version of PC2Amiga.
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Unlike the other two, this will let the PC
access Amiga drives.
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Making the most of your TCP/IP connection |
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Share the PC's internet connection with the
Amiga.
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Share the Amiga's internet connection with
the PC.
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Client/Server to share Amiga and PC drives,
send and receive Winpop-up messages from the Amiga and more.
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Print on your PC's printer over a TCP/IP
connection.
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Export PC drives and folders to the Amiga.
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Launch Windows programs from the Amiga,
Amiga programs from Windows and more.
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Synchronise your Amiga and PC's clock.
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