WarPiper wrote:
ok, this is the end of the line for me and the Amiga.
it is no longer a useable system for me, nor is it worth upgrading anymore. Sorry to say this but it is a dead machine (platform for that matter) I do not see Amiga going anywhere in the future with their endevers for a new system, nor do I ever think that it will make a very supportive comeback. I will not support the Amiga in the future untill after it has been out a while and I see that there is REAL software and support, I just grew tired of being behind the times, not having software/hardware that meets todays demands for business and entertainment, and educational needs.
Sorry but when I look at my Amiga systems I see large paper weights that burn electric. I have had absolutly no desire to even turn on the Amiga for over the past year, so, with that said, I am throwing in the towel.
Sorry to hear that. I use my Amiga's a little less than I used to. I haven't turned on any of the A1200's I have (one with 68060) for over a year. I do still use my A4000/060/PPC atleast a few times a week (mostly to do a Canberra Amiga Users Society newletter, we still have 12 members). I even installed some rounded IDE cables and a few "disco" cold cathode lights and fans that light up
But I'd never think of using that as a paper weight (could use it as a light source), although at one stage I didn't turn it on for a few months.
I use PC's alot. For games, Digital video, school stuff etc. I'm actually thinking of buying a completely new setup (well, the AthlonXP 2400+ I thought I killed with my current setup still works, so I need to put together a computer to use it). Actually thinking of adding a Sony DRU-500A DVD burner (Burns every DVD burning format and is pretty good value) to the new setup when I put things together. Even after making a monster of a PC (more of a monster than my current beast), I'll probably still do the odd thing with my A4000/060/PPC. Atleast the Amiga's simplicity/familiarity (well I have used Amiga's for over 10 years) will cool my brain after playing with the windblows box.
Oh well, I hope that the AmigaOne will go somewhere. Just hope that it doesn't go to the rubbish bin. The AmigaOne and AmigaOS 4.0 do have potential. Let's just hope (damn, I've used that word yet again).
