Isn't that what AROS for ARM is for? There really isn't anything left for saving in the original hardware except for the ability to run the original software. Besides, if you run AROS x86 with the Janus UAE integration, all of that hardware banging software isn't banging hardware anymore.
Yes, I'm a big fan of ARM too. Unlike the X86 (and like the PPC) it has the same endian structure as the 68K.
As to questions of why I would want a system that is only partially compatible, I think RTG owners would understand. I'd settle for an Amiga derivitive that was only RTG compatible because I wouldn't be locked into a specific video structure.
And Franko, don't presume a moral high ground because your willing to stubbornly stick with outdated hardware. Again, we're both using a Mac.
Only I'm using it the way it ought to be used. If you want to be negative, feel free not to post on this particular thread.
I think a system with no more compatibility than a Draco (but with modern expansion capabilities) would be cool. You don't have to contribute in any way.
Oh, and btw, your attack on emulation? I remember you positively responding on the Natami. Hate too disappoint you (or ciontradict Thomas) but FPGAs ARE emulating hardware (so its no more a real Amiga than Amiga forever).
Now, why would we want to do this? Because and RTG equipped A4000 is damned expensive. We could build a better system that was just as compatible that would cost less. I can get 68060/50s for about $40. I can flesh out the details of this prosal pretty quickly, but I'm not going to waste my time argueing with others about their narrow view of what an Amiga should be.
If anyone has a positive comment or practical idea, I'm open to your posts.
Anyone else can go back to playing with their toys.
