I've suffered a similar experience (related business, too), and I certainly know how they feel.
And so I don't blame them. But they took this long??
I suppose that shows that they care about a little more than the money, they're passionate about the project, too.

But having said all that, I must admitt I feel sorry for BBRV/Genesi. Employees usually don't get paid like this because there is no money coming into the company. That's why getting into such an expensive a niche does this.
I don't see folks at Apple, HP/Compaq, IBM Microsoft doing this.
They have a LOT more income.