That's the problem, though. AmigaOS hasn't been innovative since the early 90's. Even then, the platform was struggling to keep up with advancements in mainstream personal computer hardware and software.
The folks at Hypersion are doing an admirable job of keeping AmigaOS alive, but in my opinion, that's all they're doing. They need to produce more than just another target for emulating OS-friendly m68k applications and compiling portable open source software.
Why? Why do they need to do more, to compete against other more mainstream OSes? Can't and won't happen because it is not profitable and they are a business, not a charitable organization.
Hyperion is trying to make a buck from what is left of a group that won't let go of the past and is slowly dying. Anyone who thinks they are trying to do more than that needs a reality check, IMHO.
If the tiny group of developers and OS coders that still have any interest in the Amiga community have some kind of miraculous revelation some night in their dreams and awaken to invent a new way for humans to interact and interface with computers that will make all of our lives easier, AND it has not already been thought of by someone, or some group from the other OS camps, OR it can somehow miraculously only be done, or be done better on some kind of next generation Amiga system, then maybe there will be some kind of change in our situation. The reality is that nothing is likely to change and we will be forced to accept that we are just part of a hobby OS and niche market that is extremely small and NOT profitable for most manufacturers and even most dealers.
Enjoy what we had, what he still have, and what is left of what we will have, or move on to something newer that suits your needs and mood better. (not specifically aimed at Trev, just ranting here)
