Going x86, wont magically give us a wide range of hardware to run on, it won't port new software, it won't expand the userbase..
nothing more wrong than what you tell.. as usuall..
Need proof? Look at Aros, look at any kind of obscure OS for the x86. Those OS's still needs drivers and devoted development.
aros doesnt even sports the "name", you all os4 fans are so crazy after. if it was "officially" called "amiga os" you likely would hapilly run after it, as for instance hondo admits. and then i bet all these "obscure oses" on x86 are a magnitude bigger in therms of involved users than any amiga ng alternative. see the point? not that you ve not been told it before..
Switching to x86 will not give us one more bit of software, unless some one ports it.
Need proof that cheap hardware won't expand the userbase, look at morphos.
see above..
If you do want free OS and free software, go for linux, I am not holding you back.
you dont need to hold me. linux and aros are at my disposal if i need them.
I on the other hand, do not mind paying for hardware and software.
neither me if it had any value...
lets say id genuinely like to see custom amiga hardware like in the 80/90 enabling one to do the things others couldnt, even if it would cost a little more. ive made this calculation at the time. but id dont buy in custom hareware for the sake of it to be custom. simple, right?