How is OS4 ?

[runequester]

from those who use it, or have in the past, how is amiga OS4 ?

Whats cool and fun ?

[runequester]

I quite like it actually! It's basically OS3.9 on steroids. 4.0 was fine, but the compositing in 4.1 is excellent, and even though it's quite superficial, it makes it feel that bit more modern. AmigaInput lets you use USB controllers for games, including older games which use lowlevel.library. Pretty much any older software I've wanted to run has worked just fine, and the version of E-UAE is there for those apps which hit the hardware or do illegal things. These, and various other small things like them make it overall a nice experience.

what machine are you running it on ?

[runequester]

Thanks for all the information.
I have no interest in Morph at this time though, so can we please return the conversation to OS 4 ?

[runequester]

many thanks to the people actually answering my question, I appreciate it

[runequester]

All due credit to the Morph OS guys. Im sure the software is great and someday, I'll propably try it out.


My main reasons for not being interested at this moment is:

Only runs on efika and used, second hand mac's.

License limited to a single install. If the machine croaks, I am assured I can get it transferred to another machine, but I dont want to deal with the hassle.


I realize its overall far cheaper than a sam or similar running os 4, but then, AROS is free, has no limitations and runs on hardware I can get cheap AND new.


So again.. I am not looking to disparage your hard work. Im just not interested in it at this moment.

[runequester]

@runequester


I'm glad you got answers, I did start in this thread by giving my genuine experience, as someone who's tried to ignore all the camps.

As for the Morphos hardware lock, I agree it is a pain, but if you buy a OS4 machine and it dies outside warranty, as you can't buy a replacement without also buying OS4 you are kind of hardware locked with that too.

this is true, but at least you got a 2 year warranty, and I can (presumably) send it to someone for repairs.

[runequester]

this thread has pretty much convinced me that:
 
A: Amiga is doomed.
B: I don't really want to have anything to do with either OS4 or Morph at this time.
C: The smaller the tribe, the more entrenched the factions.
D: NOTHING is "amiga" anymore. At this point, I wouldn't surprised if someone claimed that an A500 is not a "real amiga".