Commodore's forgotten Amiga Unix gets a modern revival
Amix gains newer CPU support and a package manager as Open Look joins the retro comeback
Amiga Unix, also known as Amix, received a modern update at the Saku 2026 Amiga conference in Finland. This vintage operating system, released by Commodore in 1991, was designed to run on the Amiga 3000UX model. The update, available on AmigaUX.org, incorporates a modified kernel for 68040 and 68060 processors and adds support for Zorro III cards and peripherals.
It also features a new package manager, apkg, and an updated toolchain. Despite being a niche product, Amix holds historical significance as it appeared during a time when high-end home computers were beginning to overlap with the lower end of the workstation market.
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