Being a cheerleader for Hyperion isn't going to get you a better OS4. How many years ago did they promise to deliver multi-processor support and stable USB? I think I've been hearing that since 2004. Hans has made great strides in the 3D graphics department but the Amiga is still years behind other operating systems in graphics and the areas I mentioned. If you settle for mediocrity, then that's what you'll end up with. What's wrong with demanding a better product and calling someone out for broken or unfulfilled promises?
Being enthusiastic and enjoying what you've got isn't the same as settling for mediocrity. I met people at AmiWest who were both enthusiastic about my work (i.e., Warp3D Nova) and asked about possible improvements to the graphics drivers. Talking with people who are enthusiastic and appreciative of your work is very motivating.
It's also possible to be impressed with what someone has created even if it can't match the latest state of the art in either price or performance. The Vampire FPGA accelerator can't compete with the latest x64/ARM devices, but seeing it in action was impressive. Sam's A500 (+Vampire) was definitely the fastest A500 I've ever seen.
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