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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #29 from previous page: October 24, 2012, 04:11:16 AM »
Would of voted MorphOS too. No option so I didn't vote.
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #30 on: October 24, 2012, 06:41:15 AM »
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Hi,
 
I voted mediator for the classic Amiga, only because I really don't think that any new system, like the AmigaOne X1000, sam, FPGA, AROS or even the infamous MorphOS can compete with Cloanto's Amiga Forever, why try to reinvent the wheel when Amiga Forever is the easiest fastest and most up to date system there is. It can use all todays up to date hardware and the PC parts and systems are cheap and reliable. It uses the original Amiga software with little to no problems, and is even easier to use then the original classic Amiga's. It would really take a crazy person not to recognize the advantages of Amiga Forever.
 
but then again,
 
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #31 on: October 24, 2012, 06:47:13 AM »
I wish PearPC could run Amiga OS Classic 4.1.
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #32 on: October 24, 2012, 07:37:34 AM »
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why try to reinvent the wheel when Amiga Forever is the easiest fastest and most up to date system there is.

Indeed, why re-invent the wheel when I've got an A1200?

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It can use all todays up to date hardware and the PC parts and systems are cheap and reliable.

Indeed, but why would I want emulation when I've got an A1200?

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It would really take a crazy person not to recognize the advantages of Amiga Forever.

Indeed, but it would take a far crazier person to not realize that some people don't give a damn.

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I would rather die than use Amiga forever.

Perhaps. Even if I would want emulation, I'd just set it up myself. Saves a bunch of cash, too.
 

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #33 on: October 24, 2012, 08:58:53 AM »
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Regarding cost, simplicity of installation, and retaining Amiga compatibility, which is the best choice (or compromise) for a modern Amiga system


Powerbook/Mac mini/Powermac + MorphOS!
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #34 on: October 24, 2012, 11:04:10 AM »
Yes I do count in months... the speed of development is high now and there is more to come... Aros 68k as a example has very fast developed in the last 12 months and is almost completely replacing "classic" now (at least with enough horsepower behind it). So yes I do. Making jokes about the speed of development on Aros from a MOS-Fan. Really funny ... :-)
 

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #35 on: October 24, 2012, 11:07:51 AM »
I would've voted for MorphOS/Mac but since it wasn't included in the options I voted for AROS instead.
 

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #36 on: October 26, 2012, 10:28:14 AM »
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flawed poll. Missing all the MorphOS options


Ah, rats... thought I had them all but guess I forgot one afterall.  So, what are all the MorphOS options?  It can run on most modern hardware as well, right?

Quote from: TheBilgeRat;712264
No pancake option.

Fail.


I knew someone would say that!  But that's all I purposely left off cause I don't know what that's about... some kind of joke.

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+1

This poll is a joke.


Nah, "pancakes" for an option is the joke. :lol:

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@Mizar

MorphOS and AmigaOS 4.1 are compatible with system friendly 68K Amiga software, for example Final Writer 97 and TVPaint.

I will let others speak for AROS, because I do not know.

AmigaOS 4.1 is a commercial package, distributed on CD-ROM.  Updates are available for download by registered users.  In general, installation is easy, if you follow the directions.

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Ok, but what I was really asking about installation was how tricky the hardware part is.  Particularly, with Mediator, it sounds like there could be a few complications.  First towering, then adding right angle adaptors or such, then Mediator, and then adding the PCI components separately.  Even SAM, installed in a regular PC if I understand correctly, might have a trick or two involved to it.

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Hi,

I voted mediator for the classic Amiga, only because I really don't think that any new system, like the AmigaOne X1000, sam, FPGA, AROS or even the infamous MorphOS can compete with Cloanto's Amiga Forever, why try to reinvent the wheel when Amiga Forever is the easiest fastest and most up to date system there is. It can use all todays up to date hardware and the PC parts and systems are cheap and reliable. It uses the original Amiga software with little to no problems, and is even easier to use then the original classic Amiga's. It would really take a crazy person not to recognize the advantages of Amiga Forever.

smerf


But Amiga Forever is emulation over another OS, not a base OS the system boots into.  So, that's why I didn't include it.  And I don't understand why you associate this with Mediator, in particular.  Mediator can also use AmigaOS 4.1, AROS, and probably MorphOS, if I'm not mistaken.
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #37 on: October 26, 2012, 12:20:38 PM »
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I wish PearPC could run Amiga OS Classic 4.1.
Well PearPC was updated to 0.5.0 quite recently... It might be worth investigating: http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #38 on: October 26, 2012, 01:42:11 PM »
Quote from: JJ;712226
flawed poll. Missing all the MorphOS options


Trick question.  Amiga is a classic computer from the late 80's early 90's.  There is no compromise. Mona Lisa print anyone?
 

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #39 on: October 26, 2012, 05:00:50 PM »
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1) PowerBook G4
2) Mac Mini G4
3) PowerMac G4

Apple hardware was not listed so I voted AROS.




Hi,

@itx

You will never live this down. I will haunt you with I voted AROS the rest of the time you are on Amiga.org.  LOL. ;>)

This is great.

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #40 on: October 26, 2012, 05:14:09 PM »
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Indeed, why re-invent the wheel when I've got an A1200?]

so do I, but Amiga Forever works way much better, I don't have to use degrader, or hold mouse buttons for pal or ntsc, or switch for OCS or AGA. AF just works.


[Indeed, but why would I want emulation when I've got an A1200?]

see above post plus add I paid $29.95 for Amiga Forever, and it acts just like an A1200 but it also has added features, you know a car is a car it will get you from point a to point b but Rolls Royce will do the same but has a lot of added features. It is luxary that counts.


[Indeed, but it would take a far crazier person to not realize that some people don't give a damn].

So color me crazy, I likes the easy use, and for not giving a damn, the only person your hurting is you and that could even be crazier


[Perhaps. Even if I would want emulation, I'd just set it up myself. Saves a bunch of cash, too.
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Yes I have e uae running on Linux, spent many hours setting it up, and it still doen't have all the features as Amiga Forever. Face it, I am lazy, and Amiga Forever has done all the excellent work for me.

This was an announcement for Amiga Forever and I approve this message

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #41 on: October 26, 2012, 05:24:32 PM »
Hi,

Just getting even for no pancake option, as you can see I am a pancake fan you miser.

And look what you did to poor itx, he had to vote for AROS, and I know that really hurt.

By the way anyone know the price of an AmigaOne X1000?

itx while I am busting you are there any morphos program packages, I might give morpos another try, since it is sitting on my desk completely not used. I really hate busting an OS with the fastest load up time I have ever seen, also do you know if a usb floppy drive works with the mini mac. Haven't tried it but maybe I am sort of swinging towards morphos a very little

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #42 on: October 26, 2012, 05:28:27 PM »
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I would rather die than use Amiga forever.


Hi,

Can I watch

Just think if you die, then you will never really know how good Amiga Forever really was.

And then again if you die it would make me very sad, since there would be one less Amiga user in the club.

SO DON'T DO IT, AMIGA ORG FORBIDS IT

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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #43 on: October 26, 2012, 06:53:08 PM »
No, absolutely not, Kesa can't die.
And Smerf, we agree on something. AmigaForever is pretty cool.
Cloanto let me have a copy of this and C64 Forever.
Neat stuff.

BTW - The best modern Amiga will be whatever Trevor Dickinson (@ Aeon) and Paul Gentle (@ Varisys) come up with to succeed the X1000.
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Re: Amiga system poll
« Reply #44 on: October 27, 2012, 05:58:47 PM »
@Mizar

AmigaOne X1000 comes preassembled.  I am not sure if there is a choice for the case.

There are several options available for Sam460ex ...
- a preassembled system called AmigaOne 500
- custom solutions with Sam460ex motherboard, choice of case and other optional components
- Sam460ex motherboard + optional other optional components

If you have assembled your own PC from scratch, assembling a Sam460 system is very similar.

However, the Sam460 uses very little power, so you have to use a smaller wattage power supply or add extra drives to bring the power consumption up to the rating of the power supply.

I have never towerized a classic Amiga system so I can't respond to that.

I purchased my PPC motherboard near the end of 2004 and assembled my own system from scratch.  I used an Antec Minuet-II case and 220 Watt power supply.  This was sufficient for my hard drive and DVD-combo drive.  The OS was included on a CD and was very easy to install.  In those days, the OS was called AmigaOS 4.0 Developer Pre-release Update 1.  I was not a developer or beta tester, just an interested user who wanted a new system to replace my ancient A2000HD.

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