'OS5' Myth or Fact?

[KThunder]

the best and worst thing about linux is that it is unix.

it is based on a very old multiuser system with xwindow server slapped on top.

so what you have is a very capable very robust very confusing hard to use mishmash of old and new tech. if you stick your head under the hood youd better know alot about unix, c scripts etc.

in other words it was never really designed to be a consumer os.

the best and worst thing about aros is that it is amiga

it is based on an old consumer system converted by hand to an archetecture it wasnt designed for.

so what you have is a very capable flexible tech maintained by volunteers and supported by other volunteers.

in other words be patient.

i wouldnt hold my breath waiting for os5. aros on the hand is continuing to progress we need more apps, browsers etc.

[KThunder]

i dont see this as a bleak situation anymore. i dont expect or care if os4 or os5 come out. i wouldnt give amiga inc any more money other than a possible new copy of amiga forever.

give me aros with a good browser and seemless uae or just integrated uae and ill be happy.

amiga inc has had tons of time and plenty of money. they gave us os3.5 and 3.9 they have nothing more to offer me.

[KThunder]

i meant mostly the "official" amiga patent, trademark, etc owners.

amiga actually means something to the aros guys. it means enough to them that for years they have labored over aros and are finally seeing some fruits to their work. same thing with uae, winuae, etc. amiga and amigaos still means something to them
same with the peg guys and minimig etc. even with many of them they know they wont get any maney out of it. some dont even want any money out of it.

[KThunder]

does anyone know if they get royalties for amiga forever?