If I had a powerPC kit laying around I'd definitely give MorphOS a go. Its a lot easier to explore AROS when finding an old PC for free is as simple as hopping on craigslist Or you happen to have one left over lying around.
I bet eventually MorphOS will end up on ARM or Intel and then I'm sure I'll find the money to pony up.
Oh, and Nicholas, I'd love any documentation you could kick my way!
Do you think you could find something cheaper then this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Power-Mac-G4-Desktop-AS-IS-Z-1-POWERS-ON-STICKS-AT-STARTUP-/400465563636?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=1hdIrfxrzguDhm98wUJLby7%252FNck%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncI took a chance on it, and as it turned out it only needed an OS install.
I had to add a Radeon 9000 (an extra $11.50).
$51.49 total or an MDD. And it contained three hard drives.
I left the 250 GB installed and partitioned it for OSX and MorphOS use.
The other two, a 120GB and a 40GB, I took out to install in a Quicksilver.
Every AROS system I have set up cost me more.
Of course there is that $111 charge for a MorphOS key.
But if we are talking about just experimenting, the 30 minute limit should be adequate.
MorphOS may eventually move to another ISA (where it will continue to kick ass), but
I like the hardware we are using now. It is the cheapest way to get a fast, well designed, PPC system.
BTW - If anyone wants to put together a cheap MorphOS system, PM me.