/Warning started of as a small post and turned into a rant/
Excuse me but...
I have never owned or used an Amiga but I am still willing to take the RISK of purchasing one based on the positive feedback i have recieved from other Amiga Users.
In my case I am ONLY interested in purchasing a complete and working system.
The reasons for this are:
1. I am probably goint to have a steep enough learning curve without throwing hardware curve balls into the equation.
2. I want an un-ambigouose WARRENTY which I can only get with a complete system. I am not willing to risk purchasing parts which may not work and be cought arguing with the original vendors that I did not install them properly.
3. I have better things to do with my time than fiddle with hardware (been there done that).
I agree that having the choice one way of the other is great. However Amiga.INC are trying to bring this system back from the dead and having a "certified" hardware combo to give new users a problem free expirenece is probably a better option at this time than allowing "mix and match" which will be harder FOR THEM to support.
As for the voucher, I don't care what it is for. If the number purchased stays as low as it currently is (less than 300 when i last looked) it will convince more developers that they are wasting there time than any other act.
My belief is that if you wish to prove to the world that Amiga is not dead, purchase the fXXking coupon and get the "number" up. In truth if you guy's balk at a $50US commitment it will be hard to convince anyone that you will spend money on anything else for the Amiga either. The developers will go where the money is and at the moment the numbers are suggesting "somewhere else".
Thats my 2 cent worth
Regards
Darren
