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AmigaFAQ answers common questions about the Commodore Amiga: the hardware, the software, running Amiga programs today, and the story behind the machine. Whether you are dusting off an A500 from the attic or trying emulation for the first time, pick a topic from the list.

Getting Started

New to the Amiga, or coming back after many years? Start here.

All 6 questions

History

Where the Amiga came from and what happened to it.

All 7 questions

Hardware

Amiga hardware, from the models and chipsets to sound, video and third-party upgrades.

Open Hardware

Software

Kickstart, Workbench, AmigaOS versions and where to find programs.

All 9 questions

Emulation

Running Amiga software on modern computers and devices.

All 5 questions

Web Sites

Useful Amiga web sites for software, games, hardware, emulation and community.

All 8 questions

Glossary

Amiga terms and jargon, explained.

All 49 terms

This site is deliberately simple so it can be read on real Amiga web browsers as well as modern ones.

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