I think an alternative OS could make it today with a narrow range of hardware support, if it's got the right stuff. BeOS (or OpenBeOS), updated, could have that. I don't think AmigaOS4 does, by all indications. And MorphOS at this point is mostly speculation (regarding the Q Box). So time will tell.
-- gary_c
I agree. However, OS4 will hopefully just be the first stage of a massive, long overdue overhaul. And the fact that developement is left to Hyperion, and that amiga already has a large (for a niche) userbase is what has me hopeful for the future. I personally don't think we'll see any serious development happening in the realm of BeOS or openBeOS, which is why I came back to the amiga community. At least Hyperion played it smart: they secured they're rights to develope even if Amiga goes under, so assuming we can drum up interest and support, amiga should survive.. at least for awhile. If they don't, there is always morphOS (yeah I know... but its better than MS or linux, and its being actively developed. Its a brand new OS, and hasn't had much time to mature, so I think it would be fair to at least give genesi a CHANCE to give us something. At least they have shown some sort of commitment to the community... all Amiga seems interested in are cell phones and PDA's)
