Are we going to get 20 questions ever again with Amiga.com?

[Tomas]

TheMagicM wrote:
My question(s):

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I think these questions are just rude.

[krize]

I want that question aswell Thomas.

"Have you so far given anyone a license for porting OS4 to their hardware?" (I just cut the why not)

I dont think MagicM`s question were rude, they (Amiga Inc.) deserve some hard qeustions now.

[Tomas]

I dont think MagicM`s question were rude, they (Amiga Inc.) deserve some hard qeustions now.

I just the way it was formulated.. Just seems like a personal attack to me.
And yes, they do indeed deserve some hard questions regarding how they seem to have ignored the community and broken their promises.

[coldfish]

Lets face it, where's the incentive to develop OS4 for the community?
 
A1 numbers are small, 3rd party dev' interest is non-existant and the (OS4 wanting) community often comes across as a group of whiny, selfish, adolescents when things dont go their way.

[Edpon]

Here would be my questions, and if they were used I would say to Bill, "These are direct questions, please answer them directly and not give me the typical politician/media talk around answers."

1) Who is authorized to make the Amiga OS currently?
2) Who can and is, making systems or system solutions for the Amiga?
3) Would you consider simply making the OS available in a format that makes use of current technology; Ex- AMD Athlon 64X2, DDR2, DVD, etc, and allow the users to make their own system?
4) Linux is a great OS that is open source and has millions of users: why doesn't Amiga take their approach to doing business?
5) I understand Amiga is trying to run a business to generate income, but if you keep neglecting what your current and potential customer base, you WILL fail. What is Amiga currently doing to keep the current/future customer base?
6) In relation to question#3 - Windows (Unfortunately) stives today because of the ability to work on just about any CPU, Motherboard, Memory combo. If Amiga did go their route and sell Amiga OS4,5,6 (etc) as just an operating system, do you currently have the manpower - tech support, customer support and salesman to support such a task?
7) What do YOU think the Amiga means to people currently; it's purpose and future potential?
Do you honestly ever see the Amiga being the great system it was once in the 80's?
9) Who currently at Amiga or one of your partners, is coming up with creative and original Amiga software/hardware?
10) Why wouldn't you consider asking us, the Amiga community, for constructive ideas and help making the Amiga possible again?
11) In relation to #10 - There are plenty of hardware/software bright people in the Amiga community; would you allow them, providing they sign a Non-disclosure agreement, to work on current OS or hardware to help speed things up or to even bring "fresh eyes" to a project?
12) One thing the Amiga community constantly complains about, and rightfully so, is the lack of communication from Amiga Inc and all of their partners. Why haven't you given people information about the Amiga that really matters; OS development, hardware actually being made, etc, etc?

That's about all I can think of that I'd ask, but hopefully these got you guys thinking in the same direction and will spure more questions to flow. Thanks.

Ed
 :-D  :-)

[Elwood]

AmigaOS gets very little mention on the site and there is little mentioned without a log-in. Should we assume support for Classic Machines and AmigaOne computers has ceased and only supported by Hyperion/Amiga Partners.

LOL! Come on, wake up. It is the case since years!!!

[Lemmink]

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[cpfuture]

Here's my question:

When is OS6 coming out (I heard it's going to ROCK!) and can I preorder it now?

But seriously, the only thing I can think of his offer to answer another 20 questions is "Meh". Do we really need to waste more energy on this utter failure of a company that just happens to bare the name of our beloved computer?

[unclecurio]

Development and distribution of AOS4.x is obviously down to Hyperion but do AI plan to have any hand in promoting AOS4.x either to potential users or to developers?

Does AI have a roadmap of any kind that can be shared with the community to demonstrate their (AI's) priorities and goals?

Everything about AI down to your very existence now seems to be questioned on a regular basis. How about you get the team together for a nice group picture so we know you're really there! (I'm not really joking here by the way...)

Then just the usual question of whether any new hw licenses have been or will soon be granted. Might be the same old question but, while the answer is so crucial, it warrants repetition.

[K0rky]

Hi all

I have a Q.

Hello Bill

If you think classic is dead, would you please tell me when i can go to my local computer shop and buy a OS4 Amiga.


K0rky

[Ferry]

My first question would be:

- With your right hand on your preferred sacred book (Bible/Talmud/Koran/...), do you swear to tell the truth when answering next questions?

Saluditos,

Ferrán.

[Comi]

Does enyone have, or will have licence for OS4 ACube,Troika, Elbox,Genesi, someone other....?
Do you negotiate with any hardware producer?
Will we have licenced hardware before summer?
Do you have clear situation with Hyperion about OS4 rights?

[hooligan]

Why? With past 20 questions there has been 0 answers

[c64_d0c]

as i see it now, its live or let die for the amiga inc as a company. if bill mceven comes with more crap answers to these questions without any fact to backup the words(like aos5.0 better than macos), then its bye bye...
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Depakote classaction

[jkirk]

as much as i hate to take the negative tack, i must agree with everyone saying why bother with 20 questions. no matter what we ask there will be a spin on it with very few concrete answers. we shouldn't be running to him anymore.

bill if you really want to connect with the community you know where we are.

[Hans_]

@jkirk

Well, my understanding is that this time Bill McEwen contacted Wayne to tell him he was ready for another 20 questions, instead of the other way round. If he bothers to read these forums (and he'd be wise to do so), he should know what people think of Amiga Inc.

Hans