>Piracy problem - machine certification.
Hi
I think it is better to use APPLE approach, but with hardware outsourcing.
1. User can run AMIGA OS on emulator / other hardware, but there is no support for them. To track which customer had bought the AMIGA OS , perhaps Amiga Inc can use serial number, password and online registration.
2. Although 3rd party can sell machine that can run AMIGA OS, they cann't advertise this feature or mention AMIGA OS / applications on their brochure / manual. They cann't sell their machine bundled with AMIGA OS.
3. On each box of AMIGA OS, they should mention list of compatible / certified machine, with a warning to customer that using AMIGA OS with uncertified machine is illegal.
4. Post announcement / advertisement about the name of illegal vendors and their machines.
AMIGA Inc should have a good legal team / lawyers to protect their IP / against pirates.
There is no need to modify ROM, install new ROM etc, as long as the above rules are used.
