Hi:
Could someone paraphrase the recent Amiga developments for me please? I am still going to get the 1500 but am I right in suggesting that any new Amiga is a machine that effectively emulates an Amiga like how you can run windows on Macs now?
Thanks
Graham
Old Amigans run old software on the original 'Classic' machines. Some upgrade their machines with new processor/RAM/HDD (or compact flash) CD-ROM for demanding software/games.
MorphOS
Users use a heavily inspired by AmigaOS system, that uses emulation for older software. There is dedicated hardware available, and it will run on some old powermacs.
AmigaOS 4
is the official AmigaOS. It too is PowerPC based, it It runs on dedicated hardware,
and Emulates classic hardware. A version is available for classic machines with PowerPC upgrade cards.
WinUAE/UAE
is the main emulator for for running 'classic' (68000 based) Amiga software on many platforms.
AROS
is an OS based on Workbench 3.1, but all code is written from scratch, it's open, and runs on several platforms. It runs classic software through Emulation.
Worthy mentions:
NATami:
not out yet, but will be a new (fairly?) compatible machine, but with upgraded specs, and upgraded Amiga chips. will run 'classic' Amiga software, and software written for it.
MiniMig:
Like the above, but not as powerfull, but available now, and not that expensive. Runs 'classic' software.
I've probably missed stuff, but i'm sure i'll get corrected soon...!
