Amiga leapfrog in speed--future chips should become focus

[Samuar]

Unfortunately, Amiga hardware development in modern times, appears pathetic at best. Lack of this form of development will be its downfall [again]. AmigaOne has disapeared in my eyes. As interesting as Pegasos is, it isnt an Amiga and I havent heard of it running AmigaOS for anyone [ maybe you could correct me? ].

Don't get me wrong: I strongly believe in Amigas, but I think it needs pointing out that more development is needed.

Development is expensive - and with hardware, thats the end to it. But, for AmigaOS, development costs could be vastly reduced by introducing a policy of OpenSource. OK, this would mean the software is available for free, for download. But this doesnt necessarily mean that money cant be made by the developing company. For example, charging for OEM (i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer - i.e. with new computers) Licenses that come with 90 days support, say, would probably produce just as much money. Afterall, how many people trully buy OS Licenses separate from system purchases?

Development is key; as is time to release. Amiga Inc doesnt seem under pressure, but it should be - its future depends on it.

[Samuar]

It is a pity for Amiga, but your right about the financial troubles.
Pitching at only desktops, at the moment, might not be helping. Perhaps, developing the hardware together with a partner company to produce a Games Console might be a new market - and my only require slight modifications to hardware being used in the AmigaOne.

Such partnering companies could be Nintendo, Sega (who seem equally as desperate) or Sony. To be honest, only Sega appear to be in a scenario that would suit partnership with Amiga.

Set top boxes, TiVo and other embedded systems might also provide a more enticing market. Desktops are difficult in today's computer industry - but Development Desktops to assist development with Embedded Systems, could also be another product. Plus, with emphasis on 'development', these could be sold for more $/£ than home users could/would pay.

I personally prefer to see advances in hardware than software.

[Samuar]

If only Terra Soft offered AmigaOnes prepared with Yellow Dog Linux...    ...we might get a larger following - not to mention better software, like OpenOffice.org (OOo).

[Samuar]

The desktop arena seems a difficult one to enter, for getting non-amiga community members to purchase the products. Embedded systems, on the other hand, would be a very sneaky way of getting amiga products into the hands of the masses...