Why is Morphos considered by many as the 'new Amiga OS' ?

[Piru]

You still need AmigaOS to actually run those apps, however. At least until AROS gets the kickstart rom replacement (which hasn't been assigned as far as I know?).

I have my doubts about the seamlessness of UAE integration, too. It is after all running completely different instance of a computer, so syncing it to the host can be a bit troublesome.

I think MorphOS way is better (and in a sense Amithlon provided that for x86 before already, tho Amithlon required copy of AOS, too). You can always run EUAE on MorphOS, too, if you must.

[Piru]

Genesi has nothing to do with MorphOS development.

Regardless, it is unlikely there ever will be any co-operation between the camps.

[Piru]

@bloodline

Like Linux compiled for the PPC doesn't run software compiled for Linux on the x86... I don't see a difference.

But MorphOS PPC runs the m68k amiga software (transparently, without need for UAE or amigaos files). Wasn't that the point the original poster was trying to make?

[Piru]

IBrowse, AmiNetRadio, MakeCD, AmiTradeCenter, AmTelnet, HBMonopoly, ReSource and bunch of old commandline tools. These are some of the m68k apps I still use. For some there are decent replacements already, but I still consider the actual Amiga apps better. For some there simply are no replacement.

Being forced to run those inside emulation would seriously suck (for me at least). Even with integration, how would the menus work? How about appwindows and appicons? How about accessing the filesystems (commandline tools)? How about MakeCD accessing the cd-rw drive for burning? How about inconsistent GUI look?

[Piru]

@bloodline

the point is that all three are equally valid.

They are equally valid assuming you are not interested in running OS friendly apps at all.

If you are, AROS is (currently) falling behind. AROS is boldly talking about "in progress" components as if they already were finished. Integration might make it less sucky, but it remains to be seen how integrated it ends up to be. Also, the amigaos requirement isn't going away that easily (the KS replacement is quite large task, just all the compatibility testing and hacking will be total nightmare).

[Piru]

@motorollin

Good point there. For someone who is only interested in running the classic amiga apps and playing games, WinUAE (or real amiga HW if emulation is not your thing) is clearly the best solution.

MorphOS obviously isn't solution to everyone's needs, and it doesn't try to be.

[Piru]

MorphOS 1.4.5 is free.