-D- wrote:
For me, one of the more enjoyable aspects of the 68k machines was constantly testing and tweaking about with the OS, so I've certainly appreciated these neat tools from guys like Chris, Piru, Thor, et al.
I agree with all your comments, especially what I quoted. I have no real use for Gazillion-MHz Hundreds-Core TerraGig-Disk machines at home - my highest need is probably checking email, and I could do that with a VT100 terminal and a modem. And I like to be not at home & out doing things as much as possible. So when I am home and want to fiddle with computers, testing and tweaking my stock A3000 (with Dave Haynie's signature on the top inside of the case

is a blast!
This also points up an Amiga rule I should have followed - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN. I have 2 new Subway boards sitting behind me with no access to the latest drivers. And no TLM memory patch to hack with.