I think that what you say is a widely held view, or at least I hope I do. Can there really be people out there who still believe AmigaOS (and it's compatibles) are relevant in the outside world?
No, the strategy has to be to try and leverage the hardware with something else (linux, set-top box, dev platform...) in the hope to secure enough money to fund both strategic and marginal development activity. How one does this when facing the biggest catch-22 of them all = the hardware cost, I really do not know.
All I know is that the Pegasos meets my limited hobby goals and piques my interest enough that I'll support the platform in whatever way possible, because I enjoy doing so.
Whither now the Amiga compatibles, beyond the hobby market???
Look forward to your article.
Steve