as this will create a distance between the user and the machine. Experienced computer users will never buy a dongle protected OS or program.
BS... I consider myself an experienced computer user. And when I buy officially AmigaOS4 supported hardware, why should I care about the fact that the OS only runs on certified hardware?
When I bought my classic Amigas *I did not care* about my OS running on uncertified hardware nor will I do so when I buy an AmigaOne.
I do care about open hardware, and therefor this "news item" is very misleading. There is no reason why any other OS couldn't or shouldn't run on the AmigaOne.