Hmmm, you seem to be back tracking a lot here. I like your idea for a souped up classic - but your comments on OS 4 are just plain wrong. Perhaps your attack on it is to gain popularity with some of the MOS Ann users - but I see it as Flame bait.
A souped up classic interests me very much - as a fun machine. A toy - perhaps something for the kids to regenerate the bedroom coding scene. But that is all - it will never compete with PPC machines - be it A1 or Pegasos. I am going to buy an A1, as this hardware has a future - its a migration forward. However, please go ahead and develop your coldfire machine. I would be really interested in buying a laptop! I like the sound of it! But dont spout Ann drivel here.
On a side note - I don't underestimate the importance of AROS.