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Offline haywirepc

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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #44 on: November 14, 2014, 02:27:31 PM »
If they said free updates till 4.2 and now are going back on their word...

They can't expect people not to complain.

Another money grab.

did x1000 users ever get all their drivers yet? I know thats perhaps a separate issue but not really... People making then breaking promises seems to be a c common thing in AOS4 land...

Whats next prepaying and getting promised a T-shirt?

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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #45 on: November 14, 2014, 02:44:50 PM »
I am looking for any such promise and I cant find It.

http://www.hyperion-entertainment.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=65

http://www.hyperion-entertainment.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=135:update-1-of-amigaos-41-available-for-immediate-download&catid=36:amigaos-4x&Itemid=18

http://www.hyperion-entertainment.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132:new-amigaos-41-quick-fix-available&catid=36:amigaos-4x&Itemid=18

http://www.hyperion-entertainment.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:amigaos-41-gone-gold&catid=36:amigaos-4x&Itemid=18

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If they said free updates till 4.2 and now are going back on their word...

They can't expect people not to complain.

Another money grab.

did x1000 users ever get all their drivers yet? I know thats perhaps a separate issue but not really... People making then breaking promises seems to be a c common thing in AOS4 land...

Whats next prepaying and getting promised a T-shirt?

:laughing:
« Last Edit: November 14, 2014, 02:47:35 PM by Spectre660 »
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2014, 02:46:51 PM »
If I'm having a lot fun with AmigaOS 4.1 - which I do - then I'm quite happy to pay 30 EUR for an update once a year if that's what they want. On a subscription model, when the subscription ends, you lose the use of the program. That is not the case here, so it is not a subscription model.

If we want Hyperion to continue making an OS for us to enjoy, then we as users have to be willing to stump up a bit of cash every now and again. Principles aside, that's just the reality of the situation. They have bills to pay and mouths to feed, just as we do.

I really don't see 30 Euros as being so much to get uppity about, and I think many of us more than get our money's worth out of it.
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #47 on: November 14, 2014, 02:52:53 PM »
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If they said free updates till 4.2 and now are going back on their word...

They can't expect people not to complain

Well, they could have simply named it 4.2 instead of 4.17 and stated that mesa and multicore support would be added in update 4.21.They could also charge again for 4.21 since they have made no promises regarding 4.2's pricing structure.

I prefer that they called it 4.17, and have lowered the price as a concession. Seems fair.
 

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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #48 on: November 14, 2014, 03:42:08 PM »
I was asked to modify my original post by a moderator so the small bit you posted quoted below from my post is out of context without the rest.

I just did not have time to go in and nit-pick stuff out so just decided to cut it all.

What I was trying to say is this.... it has been a very long time folks.  Some are unhappy with certain OS and companies, etc....  Yes %&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@! happens as they say.  It does suck but there is a certain time to move on.

The way I handle life is if I am so unhappy with something, someone, whatever.... I move on.  I feel most in this life do just that.  Move on.

Why torture yourself year after year being unhappy.  Life is short and family, friends, and a list of other things are SOOOO much more important than any computer.

So my recommendation was move on to something that makes you happy.

That was all I was trying to discuss.

You will see I seldom post here or any Amiga based forum any more.  The little wars all seem rather silly to me.  What I don't like is reading the same over and over and over and over statements from some that drone on things.  Most come here to have fun discussing Amiga based OS and hardware and it would be mighty nice if everyone could do the same and leave their own grudges at home and come here to help others with any of the Amiga based platforms.

That would be a nice thing!

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Move on!  Leave us alone.  If you don't like it, then go do something else.



I notice tmhg voicing concerns over what he sees as unfair pricing issues and EVERYONE is lining up to attack him, moderators are quick to delete posts they don't approve of but are not bothered by these attacks.

We classic users saw this as our spiritual home only to see it invaded by rabid os 4 users who already have their own forums, now you are telling us to go from here!

Edit by Moderator:  The above statement is not true.  As soon as I saw the post with personal attacks in it, I immediately contacted the posting member and asked that they self moderate their post and remove any personal attacks.  It is difficult for some to express differences of opinions without wandering into personal attacks, but when it happens, the moderators here will attempt to get the offending posters to correct their mistakes.  If you notice any personal attacks we have missed, please use the "Report Post" button to bring any offending post to our attention.  We can't be everywhere all of the time.
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #49 on: November 14, 2014, 03:50:29 PM »
Off topic post moved to it's own thread by moderator, as it did not contain any content related to the original post or topic of this thread.
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Offline spirantho

Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #50 on: November 14, 2014, 04:29:17 PM »
Reply to off topic moved to the new thread about one OS for all by moderator.  You can continue this discussion there if you like.
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #51 on: November 14, 2014, 05:09:47 PM »
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #52 on: November 14, 2014, 05:33:10 PM »
Is there time to reprint the 4.1FE packaging to call it 5.0 instead? Then 4.2 can be 6.0 (or 10!), and everybody will be happy.

Or not :)
 

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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #53 on: November 14, 2014, 05:36:05 PM »
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #54 on: November 14, 2014, 05:46:23 PM »
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Offline amiman99

Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #55 on: November 14, 2014, 05:58:03 PM »
I think 30 Euros for AOS 4.1.x is a reasonable price, and I would jump on it if I had some hardware to run it. And you know, I might get it just for the hell of it. I see some people want to run it under emulation, but I dont see a point doing that.
I wonder if Hyperion could make OS4 run on old PPC Mac Mini. I have seen few videos of OS4 running on Mac Mini with some boot problems.


Now,... if MorphOS for Mac Mini was reduced to 30 Euros, I would buy it RIGHT now! My old Mac is waiting.
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #56 on: November 14, 2014, 06:55:14 PM »
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Now,... if MorphOS for Mac Mini was reduced to 30 Euros, I would buy it RIGHT now! My old Mac is waiting.


You can download it and try it out for free, 30 minutes at the time you know :)
 

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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #57 on: November 14, 2014, 07:03:48 PM »
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You can download it and try it out for free, 30 minutes at the time you know :)
I know about the trial time limit.
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #58 on: November 14, 2014, 07:52:05 PM »
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Re: Regarding pricing policy of "OS4.1.7"
« Reply #59 from previous page: November 14, 2014, 07:52:13 PM »
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Let us just settle this debate with our wallets .


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