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Re: MorphOS has been killed from a grassy knoll
« on: November 22, 2004, 09:54:19 PM »
 Yup, Cat is out of the bag. They've changed the page.

Though it sounds kind of similar to a post BBRV made on Morphzone about a week ago.

http://www.morphzone.org/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic_id=3071&forum=2&start=20&viewmode=flat&order=0
"... We just finished a good discussion with Stefan and we think we can clear this issue too so this will not be a problem for MorphOS and its future. Then we can worry about Ambient or other alternatives. If not (but I think we can), MorphOS will head to the embedded markets and we will continue to develop the platform with Linux."

I take it things didn't go well in their talks. Then again BB did say the Morphos wasn't their priority.


 

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Re: MorphOS has been killed from a grassy knoll
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2004, 10:44:37 PM »
There's a Pegasos port of AROS?
 

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Re: MorphOS has been killed from a grassy knoll
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2004, 02:26:49 AM »
Damn it, you beat me to it.

So, What about this webpage? Think there will be anything announced now on the 23rd? What do you think are the Mos Dev Teams options?
If the core Dev Team is with Genesi, could there possibly be a fork in Morphos development? Or will Morphos have to go on without some componets?
How many Morphos developers are there and how many are in contractual dispute with Genesi?
You'd think that Genesi as a company would have Employee Complain & Grievance Policy and that their Independant Contract's contracts would have a Grievance Clause. Something that would invoke some kind of mediation with a third party or with mutual leagal representation.

Any way, carry on. No hitting below the belt. We want to see good clean debate.
 

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Re: MorphOS has been killed from a grassy knoll
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2004, 03:11:50 AM »
Eyetech's business is more than just the Amiga market. Look that their site. Allen Redhouse has stated that they do sell PC hardware and other goods in that market. As they can not survive on the Amiga market alone. So, I doubt we'll see them closing up shop anytime soon.
 

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Re: MorphOS has been killed from a grassy knoll
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2004, 03:30:04 AM »
Agree to disagree...

We're all Amiga users no matter what the underlying OS is. Amiga OS 3.9 > to 1.0 on a Classic or UAE, Amiga OS 4.0, Morphos, etc. all run for for the most part the same programs. That's basically all we want is to run what we have or had on a faster better system. These OSs are nothing with out the programs that run on them. Yeah, just about everyone in the community has made a choice of which to use, but when I heard them talk about what they are using, it's basically the same on each setup. Yeah, there are differences but also commonalities.

Only that's not the topic. One of these choices has taken one hell of a blow and it doesn't seem that anyone really knows what is going to result.
I don't really follow Morphos development. So, can anyone tell me what specific part the four people listed on morphos.net worked on? I've heard MUI and Ambient mentioned.
That's a pretty big hit to have your GUI just walk away.
Are there more than just four disgruntled developers?
BBRV has stated a few times in the last week that Ralph is with Genesi. That would seem to leave them with the core of Morphos plus any parts he owns and whatever the devs have that stick with Ralph.
It should be an interesting week for Morphos users.
 

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@ KennyR, Bobson, Iamaboringperson
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2004, 04:16:33 AM »
Stay on Topic.
You know that statment on that webpage mentioned in the first post. What it could mean to Morphos development and Genesi.

Don't make it personal, Don't take it personally.

KennyR, Bobson
 A number of your posts have been moderated and you've been told to knock it off. Next infraction and you'll only be reading AO til after American Thanksgiving (Nov 25th).

Iamaboringperson
 There is no need to butt in and keep things stirred up. Same goes for you.

Now back to your regularly scheduled topic.