CC: You have to understand that the original *deal* (at least the version floated on net) was supposidely made Before Hyperion even started the OS4 porting project (late 2001).. IF you'll look old posts (or happen to remember) it was Hermans&Team who bragged publicly that they can Cram OS4 port to working/sellable condition in mere 3 months..
If it had only taken 3 months, the payment might have been more-or-less reasonable, but unfortunately (or on pupose? who's to tell) it's taken them four years and it's still not 'ready' ...