Assist 2.1

Assist 2.1 is now available to download from OS4Depot. Apart from bug fixes, some new articles and updated ones, Assist now makes use of FastView to show preview images if installed.

New users can download the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist CD-ROM Now Shipping!

The Assist CD-ROM is now shipping to premium edition users. The CD-ROM comes boxed in a DVD case with printed insert, please see photo below. As well as Assist itself the CD-ROM includes printable PDF copies of the step-by-step tutorials and full size preview images. If you would like a copy of the CD-ROM simply register for the premium edition of Assist.

Assist CD-ROMs

Assist 2.0 Released

Assist 2.0 is now available to download from OS4Depot. This update sees significant changes to make browsing the A-Z faster, a fresh new look and much more.

Assist 2.0

Assist is now shareware with registration required to enjoy all the knowledge base's features, please see the 'Register' link in Assist for further details. To celebrate the release of Assist 2.0 the 30th user to register will receive a free 2015 Amiga 30th Anniversary Calendar.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 2.0 Sneak Peak

I've been working on Assist 2.0 for a while now and the latest version of the knowledge base is slowly coming together. Some fairly major changes have happened to how the program works which make browsing the A-Z faster. There is also a new layout that shows key information about programs above the article and after a long absence screenshots have returned to the A-Z. Regular users might also notice a few other cosmetic changes in the screenshot below.

Assist 2.0

Assist 1.9

Assist 1.9 is now available to download from OS4Depot. This new release makes use of Tuomas Hokka's  recently released 'Download' tool. This gives Assist a progress bar for downloads and removes the need for wget to be installed to download files that could not be downloaded with Hollywood's internal function.

There are also many other small improvements, 37 new articles and 1 new tutorial to enjoy.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 1.8

Assist 1.8 is now available to download from OS4Depot. This update includes improvements to themes and tidier automatic unpacking of archives. There are also 25 new articles and 1 new tutorial to enjoy.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 1.7

Assist 1.7 is now available to download from OS4Depot. As well as new and updated articles this latest update features a web search tool to quickly search Google, Wikipedia or the AmigaOS Wiki.

Assist 1.6

Assist 1.6 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

The main feature of this release are dependency checkers for applications requiring AmiCygnix or Qt. Apart from this there are some other small improvements, such as page numbers in the A to Z, and 40 new articles taking the total number to over 500 now!

New users can download Assist from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to the latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 1.5

Assist 1.5 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

The highlight of this latest release is an improved experience when browsin in fullscreen mode.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 1.3

Assist 1.3 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

Amongst other things, this latest release sees some further improvements to Preferences and 50 new articles added to the A to Z.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.

Assist 1.2

Assist 1.2 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

This latest release sees lots of a new ARexx commands added for to Assist's ARexx port and a fresh layout for Preferences.

Assisting in Norway

Thanks to Norwegian Amiga user Helge Kvalheim for mentioning Assist in his latest blog post:

Jack goes MUI

Assist 1.1

Assist 1.1 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

This latest release sees the introduction of support for the Jack AppStore for downloads. Jack 4 users can now enjoy asynchronous downloads from Assist. Check Assist's Preferences to switch on this new feature.

Besides Jack AppStore support, Assist also now has an ARexx port and of course many more articles to browse.

Assist 1.0

Assist 1.0 is now available to download from OS4Depot.

This is the 30th release of Assist, which now includes over 300 articles to help you get the most out of your Amiga!

As well as the numerous bug fixes and refinements, version 1.0 sees the introduction of step-by-step tutorials, logging and improved preferences for customising Assist's behaviour.

New users can grab the latest version from OS4Depot, while existing users can update to this latest release via AmiUpdate.