How else would you expect Hyperion to make profit enough to even continue developing? You cannot compare it with OS3.x, as userbase was significantly bigger back then.
Well, I haven't seen any figures on that. The fact that it only runs on overpriced custom hardware rather than on the millions of Classic Amigas/IBM PCs/Macs might have something to do with the low userbase though. I mean, If you're selling an expensive OS that only runs on expensive custom hardware that really doubles the problem.
>3.9 was basically 3.1 with third party patches bundled with the package.
I can't believe this myth is still floating around. Yes, it did incorporate some components which had previously been separate (eg. web browser) but so what? There were also many enhancements to core OS components, which were done by H&P staff as part of the OS3.9 development process. I know this for a fact as I was involved in the development as a tester. Plus you can look at the changelog and see this.
