Why AmigaOS 4.0 is going to be successful…

[Hammer]

People will buy it because it’s the better computer system.

One has to define “better system”. In terms “business systems”, I don’t think Amiga is ready for this.
 
The “Business PC” (i.e.the  IBM PC/AT and  compatible standard) is a powerful force due to it’s relation to economics. A tool for generating income and solving business problems e.g. Lotus 123 for DOS back in mid 80s (relates to software availability issue). It’s all about economics. The available hardware and software is only a means to an end.

PS; IBM’s PC/AT standard still out guns Commodore’s Amiga sales even when the Amiga’s at its peak.

[Hammer]

jeffimix wrote:
I always feel that. Well come on, where was Linux ten years ago? Amiga has just as much a chance as Linux. It's different but so what, it's got a long way to go but so what. At one point so did Linux, BSD did pretty darn well too.

Linux/GNU’s main succuss is due to X86 bandwagon (i.e. *nix like OS for i386 clone boxes back in the early 90s. It also leveraged the same boat anchor as MS). The two dominant OSs (i.e. Linux and Windows) originated from X86 world.

In summary, the Motorola factor has bitten all of 68K vendors.  IF Motorola has AMD/Intel’s fighting sprit then these 68K vendors could have flourish.