History & Changelog
Version 2.11.2 — Download Improvements
January 2026
- Improved music downloads: archives are now generated on demand instead of being stored permanently.
- Reduced storage usage by removing the need to upload and maintain duplicate ZIP files.
- Added clearer error messages when a download cannot be prepared.
- Improved user navigation by jumping directly to the Downloads section when an issue occurs.
Version 2.11.1 — Documentation & Layout Improvements
January 2026
- Added a public History page documenting the evolution of Amiga Paradise.
- Improved layout consistency across static pages (FAQ, legal notices, external resources).
- Fixed minor CSS issues affecting page alignment and responsiveness.
- Updated footer navigation to include direct access to the History page.
Version 2.11.0 — Infrastructure & Stability Improvements
October 2025
- Migration of the website to a dedicated server.
- Improved overall performance and reliability.
- Better handling of emails and notifications.
- Security and stability enhancements.
- Preparation for long-term maintenance and future growth.
Version 2.10.0 — Administration & Maintenance
September 2025
- New administration tools for site management.
- Improved user management features.
- Enhanced download statistics and activity monitoring.
- General maintenance tools to help detect and prevent data inconsistencies.
- Foundation work for future moderation features.
Version 2.9.0 — Security & Quality Improvements
September 2025
- Improved protection against abusive or invalid actions.
- Safer download system.
- Better validation of user inputs across the site.
- General cleanup and reliability improvements.
- Improved handling of edge cases and data consistency.
Version 2.8.0 — News System
August 2025
- Introduction of a news system.
- Public news pages with structured content.
- Comment support on news articles.
- Moderation tools for administrators.
- Unified visual integration with the rest of the site.
Version 2.7.0 — Community Features
August 2025
- User rating system for software entries.
- Per-user ratings with abuse prevention.
- Display of average ratings.
- Comment system on software pages.
- Reporting and moderation tools.
Version 2.6.0 — Playlists
July 2025
- Custom playlists for registered users.
- Ability to add and remove tracks.
- Drag-and-drop reordering of playlist tracks.
- Playlist playback directly on the site.
- Playlist management from the user dashboard.
Version 2.5.0 — User Dashboard & Profiles
July 2025
- Personal user dashboard.
- Profile customization.
- Avatar selection.
- Favorites system for:
- Software
- People
- Groups
- Developers / Publishers
- Real-time updates when managing favorites.
Version 2.4.0 — User Accounts & Authentication
July 2025
- User registration and login system.
- Email confirmation during registration.
- Password recovery via email.
- Extended login sessions (“remember me” feature).
- Role distinction between regular users and administrators.
Version 2.3.0 — People, Groups & Credits
July 2025
- Dedicated pages for people and groups.
- Developer and publisher listings.
- Clear association between software and its creators.
- Improved credit visibility (composers, groups, studios).
- Visual previews when available.
Version 2.2.0 — Audio & Media Features
June 2025
- Integrated audio player.
- Multi-track playback for supported entries.
- Dynamic playlists generated from available audio files.
- Improved handling of missing or incomplete media.
- More consistent audio presentation across the site.
Version 2.1.0 — Database & Navigation
June 2025
- Centralized database browsing system.
- Alphabetical navigation.
- Category-based browsing (games, demos, cracks, music disks).
- Sorting and filtering options.
- Dedicated detail pages for each software entry.
Version 2.0.0 — Project Relaunch
June 2025
- Complete reboot of Amiga Paradise.
- New codebase and modernized architecture.
- Unified dark theme.
- Reimport and cleanup of historical data.
- Public reopening of the website.
Version 1.0 — First Public Release
2011 – 2022
- First online version of Amiga Paradise.
- Public software database.
- Early focus on games, demos and scene groups.
- Gradual growth until the project went offline.
Project Origins
1997
- Beginning of the Amiga Paradise project.
- Initial goal: preserve, document and archive Amiga software and music.
- Long-term personal project before going online.
