MorphOS 2 vs. AmigaOS 4.1 (pros/cons)

[amiga4ever]

Hello all,

Ok, I know the title is flamatory, but that was only to grab people's attention. I hope i do not put anyone off reading! This is not intended as a "my OS is better than yours thread"...if I wanted that I would have posted this in either AmigaWorld or MorphZone. I post here at Amiga.org hoping for nuatral adult advice.

I am considering buying either a Peg2/MorphOS 2 or SAM/AOS 4.1 system and I basically would like people's IMPARTIAL (if that's posible!!) opinions on the the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

I'm interested in the little details I guess. Like I already know that MOS2 is binary compatible with 68k and so can run old OS friendly apps from classic AmigaOS. Is the same true for AOS4.1 Also, what about memory management features of AOS4.1, I know it has it but is it a big advantage over MOS2?

I already know of the broad issues of price, etc.

What are the streaghts and weaknesses of each system in comparison to each other (not in comparison to Windows/Linux)

Thanks in advance for any opinions, comparisons you can offer.

[amiga4ever]

Thank you very much guys, listening to ALL the opinions so far have been very helpful. for my requirements MorphOS appears to be leading choice right now. and if I want this peg2 (from a friend), i have to purchase it within days! if i decide to get SAM in future it will be easy as they are still making them.

piru: i have heard a rumour that there "may" be plans for it porting of MorphOS for MacMini someday? you probably cannot say much but would you "advise" to prepurchase a mini? as a hint

i'm still enjoying everyone's oppinions and have not decided 100% yet, so, please, if you have any other opinions please keep posting. Especially i would like to know how much advantage the memory management features of AOS4.1 are over MOS2...

thanks