Amiga PCs on the way....

[jorkany]

I don't agree with the methods used by CommodoreUSA, but I am very pleased with the results - and I'm not talking about their rebranded PCs.

I don't like AInc. at all, but thinking they had "disppeared into oblivion" just because their website is inactive is a mistake. Like it or not they do own the Amiga name and can do with it whatever they see fit. Hyperion got access to certain variations of the name in the settlement, but they still don't own the pie.

Despite their method of shoot first ask questions later, IMO CommodoreUSA came across the Amiga trademark much more honestly than Hyperion, who has been trashing the Amiga name for nearly ten years. I'll be very interested in watching the threatened Hyperion lawsuit (against who - AInc. or CommodoreUSA?) and it's outcome.

Finally, I think it's teriffic seeing the OS4 faithful getting a taste of their own medicine. The hypocrisy of calling a rebranded Teron an Amiga is brought to light in the most illuminating way possible. Very satisfying, and I look forward to more popcorn.

[jorkany]

I wish Hyperion a quick and successful lawsuit against these Commodore nobodies...

Just out of curiosity, what makes you think they plan to sue CommodoreUSA? Hyperion never had an agreement with them, if Hyperion sue anyone it seems like it would be AInc.

[jorkany]

The Hyperion "settlement" was a robbery. A judicial rape, performed by lawyers (or wannabe such). The only reason Hyperion "won" (which they didn't, not really), was because Amiga Inc completely lacked the means to defend themselves after a certain point. Amiga was defenseless at the end, she was lying on the ground, and Hyperion took what they wanted.

Very well put, and this is my feeling on the matter. I'm not so sure about the defenseless part though, clearly AInc. got something out of the deal - maybe we are about to see what.

[jorkany]

You are probably just trying to nitpick me, but...
Hyperion suing anyone regarding this agreement affects CommodoreUSA does it not?

Well on the one hand CommodoreUSA is using a name granted to them by AInc. Suing CommodoreUSA and winning would prevent that entity from using the name. Suing AInc. and winning would prevent AInc. from allowing any future entities to use the name.

But since CommodoreUSA isn't using the name "AmigaOS", "Amiga OS", or "AmigaOne", I'm not clear on what Hyperion would be suing them about. Hyperion isn't Amiga, after all.

[jorkany]

OK, like I said a bit harsh, but apparently heartfelt. Comments?

I still think it's hilarious that this guy comes along with a simple premise like "slap the Commodore/Amiga brand on a PC" and in less than a month generates more interest than Hyperion who spent 10 years spinning their wheels trying to "resurrect the Amiga".

I don't necessarily agree with his methods but I think there's a lesson here for any company trying to make a living off the name.