ham_convert 1.3.0

Posted on 23 October 2018 by mrsebe

New in this version: alternative CIELAB-based HAM6 conversion mode, more advanced DynamicHires/PCHG conversion, checks dithering in non-HAM modes, support for saving PCHG IFF files.

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Last versions supporting Windows XP

Posted on 15 August 2018 by mrsebe

Here’s a list of old versions of most basic programs that I’ve found while resurrecting an old AMD Turion 64 laptop running Windows XP:

Web browser: Pale Moon/New Moon for XP unofficial http://matejhorvat.si/en/unfiled/pmxp/index.htm
Pale Moon language packs: http://addons.palemoon.org/language-packs/
uBlock Origin 1.13.8: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/versions/?page=2#version-1.13.8
DownThemAll! 2.0.18.1-signed.1-let-fixed: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/downthemall/versions/?page=1#version-2.0.18.1-signed.1-let-fixed
Codec pack/movie player: K-lite codec pack 13.8.4: http://files2.codecguide.com/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1384_Full.exe
Office suite: LibreOffice 5.3.x: https://filehippo.com/download_libreoffice_32/5.3.4.2.0/
Antivirus: AVG free, current version: https://www.avg.com

Consider replacing Windows XP with a more modern linux distribution like MX Linux.

ham_convert 1.2.4

Posted on 26 May 2018 by mrsebe

New in this version: better default conversion settings, more detailed ham operation map and fixed error map generation.

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ham_convert 1.2.3

Posted on 27 January 2018 by mrsebe

New in this version: improved HAM6 checks lines dithering to better simulate the 15-bit color depth in HAM6 with less noticeable dithering pattern despite the horizontal color restrictions.

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ham_convert 1.2.2

Posted on 21 December 2017 by mrsebe

New in this update: improved and optimized triple mode and added line checks dithering designed to look better in HAM6 than standard dithering methods.