Aos 3 -> mos

[Iggy]

The original question was WHY NOT MORPHOS?       

Because the doc wants to defend OS4 some more.
Why not leave the OS3 users alone unless they're interested in an upgrade?
Then they can examine each option and pick the one that's right for them.
Just because each of us carries a specific bias based on our own choices, that doesn't mean that our choice is necessarily the right one  for someone else.

[Iggy]

That was not my intention. I did not want OS4 in this thread at all, but it was brought by the usual suspects (the haters). The question is why not MOS, instead of AmigaOS 3? I already gave explanation why I moved from AmigaOS 3 to something resembling more modern OS. (AmigaOS 4 in my case).

P.S. I am tired with all the crap thrown by MOS supporters. MOS runs on restricted hardware of limited availability. If it have more hardware options than AmigaOS 4 it does not make MOS having more options than it have. Currently MOS does not run on most of the models Macs.
A simple fast google search of buy mac, brings the following:
buy mac. MorphOS is not available on any of the listed models there. While someone may jump and say - look there is G5 Mac, it ruuuuuuns on it, then he is a moron and MorphOS lover, because it is not available for public release.

P.P.S. Buy Amiga. First result - Minimig, Amiga 1200, Sam460 distributor. Enough said.

"Haters"? Interesting concept, but I don't hate OS4.
And the specific Mac models supported by MOS are in no way limited in their availability.
You have an opinion. You are entitled to it. But why further this entrenchment and alienation?
We have more in common then any two other OS'.
So if either is that bad, then how could you justify the other?

[Iggy]

They are limited in availability. I can not find any of these specific Mac models in my area. While ebay is an option and I already have pretty good positive feedback by purchasing products, I am not interested in paying expensive shipping from UK or USA. And I must wait as well. The nearest Carrefour stocks Macs but none of them is supported by MOS.

See, I can answer MOS related questions, without bringing AmigaOS 4 to it. Why other people need to bring it is beyond any explanation other than they are haters.

Fair enough answer Doc.
And I can see the advantage of buying new equipment.
OS4 still works out to be a pretty pricey proposition, but there is less risk posed buying new rather then old hardware.

[Iggy]

Aos 3 < AROS and Aos 3 < MOS and Aos 3 < Aos 4 in just about everyway

Support your argument if your going to make a statement.
Otherwise you're just 'throwing crap" and that's supposed to be our job.

[Iggy]

It's not often you see "local", "Amiga" and "reseller" used in the same sentence. Bonus points for that.

#6

Well "Amiga" and "reseller" go together because NOS Amigas are few and far between (and would those batteries hold up to over two decades of storage).

"Local"? It ain't happening. There weren't very many Amiga dealers in my area when they were new.

Asking someone to stock used Macs? Why would I want to do that? I can find those (at better prices) on my own.

[Iggy]

Perhaps there is more infrastructure remaining in Europe than in the U.S. since we were affected 1st.
Anyway, this topic is dangerous since it opens the door to postings about new Amiga outlets opening in the U.S.
[evil grin]

#6

I think that would just confuse people in the US.
"What that hecks an Amigo store, honey?"

I think the market was probably stronger in Europe (and remains so).

[Iggy]

Why buy Macs at all? In USA you can have bunch of Macs in 31 seconds for free:
[youtube]Ae0KmCBrWio[/youtube]
It can not get any cheaper than that. And they are new. Surely MorphOS would had advantage here, only if it was working on laptops.

Hey! He has a point again!
And he's not trying to verbally abuse me like Hotrod.


PPC Macs are practically free anyway.
But right now, the only thing that runs on laptops is AROS.

[Iggy]

Much the same answer I gave in the OS3 - OS4 thread...

But of course. Would you expect any different?
These are the "let's get rabid over our faith" threads.
After all, this one was started by an OS4 advocate.

[Iggy]

I'll throw my 2 cents in this thread...

The main reasons I haven't hopped on over to MorphOS are actually kind of pitiful.  They are:

1.  I own no suitable mac to run it.
2.  "Supported hardware" section on MorphOS website does not list mac models by model number, allowing easy cross-reference to my other hobby OS compatibility interest (classic Mac - hey I told you my reasons are pitiful :lol:)
3.  MorphOS license agreement.

None of these reasons are a deal breaker.  I am just having trouble deciding on a mac model that covers all the bases (and is preferably not blueberry colored ).

That last one bother me a bit.
What do you mean I can't move it from one platform to another?

[Iggy]

Dont worry, i dont understand your english many times and its your mother language... thats problematic.

Don't worry kickstart, I understood that.

[Iggy]

Wow! Franko, you've reached one third of Karlos' number in one year? That's wild.