Author Topic: AmigaOS sold off. (Read 845 times)

mobrien_12 · « **on:** 17 March 2004, 21:57 »

Quote

Amiga, Inc. announced today that it has sold the Amiga Operating System to KMOS, Inc., a corporation which 'develops and distributes enabling technology.' The deal included 'all of Amiga's right, title, source code, and all versions, from the "Classic Amiga Operating System" through AmigaOS 4.0 and all subsequent versions.'

hm_murdock · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 March 2004, 20:53 »

no!

NO!

why? why do people do shit like that? having been known for the Amiga for nearly 20 years, they simply up and sell it all off one day to some nobody company that's probably gonna kill it.

why do the best ideas always get assraped by capitalists

Laukev7 · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 March 2004, 00:53 »

Damn, that's too bad. And I was longing for the resurrection of the platform...

WMD · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 March 2004, 01:21 »

Quote

KMOS, Inc., a corporation which 'develops and distributes enabling technology.'

What the fuck is "enabling technology?" :rolleyes:

preacher · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 March 2004, 06:00 »

No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive.

restin256 · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 March 2004, 07:22 »

Quote from: WMD

What the fuck is "enabling technology?" :rolleyes:

I once started my own company to turn people's computers on.

hm_murdock · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 March 2004, 23:53 »

Quote from: preacher

No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive.

Not anymore, but Amiga was as big as the Mac at one time. Until Apple planted their foot firmly in the video editing world in 1993 with the Quadra 840av (a fucking powerhouse at the time). Somewhere in there, though, Amiga stopped making comptuers and began to focus on upgrades and new software.

Now it seems that the vision is gone, just as in so many other of the original, visionary companies.

alx · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 March 2004, 01:44 »

Quote from: hm_murdock

having been known for the Amiga for nearly 20 years, they simply up and sell it all off one day to some nobody company that's probably gonna kill it.

It's no big deal - Amiga inc never did anything much for AmigaOS4 - a company called Hyperion was contracted to develop it, and the only difference is that they're now developing for a different company. The release date is what it always was ("When it's done"

) More developments by the OS4 team have already happened since the announcement (ports of UAE, ScummVM, MAME and a C64 emulator).

Anyway, Amiga inc used to be a nobody startup called Amino themselves.

ravuya · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 March 2004, 08:52 »

That's a shame. Although, I hope the new owner has the balls to act on this thing, and pump out some new versions of the Amiga OS.

Fett101 · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 March 2004, 22:31 »

Quote from: preacher

No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive.

Furries do!

preacher · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 March 2004, 06:55 »

Quote from: Fett101

Furries do!

OK, very few people used it, even less than the very few people who use NetBSD.

hm_murdock · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 March 2004, 00:22 »

Fett kicks ass for referencing Sabrina

ONE THOUSAND POINTS!!

Fett101 · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 March 2004, 23:53 »

Quote from: hm_murdock

Fett kicks ass for referencing Sabrina

She's the hottest skunk I know

mobrien_12 · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 March 2004, 00:56 »

Wow, that's a funny comic strip! Thanks for posting it.

Fett101 · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 March 2004, 01:17 »

Yeah. Too bad the site looks like it was built in the early 90's and hasn't been updated since.

« previous next » Print Pages: [1] 2 Go Down Author Topic: AmigaOS sold off. (Read 845 times) mobrien_12 VIP Posts: 2,138 Kudos: 711 AmigaOS sold off. « on: 17 March 2004, 21:57 » Slashdot Article Quote Amiga, Inc. announced today that it has sold the Amiga Operating System to KMOS, Inc., a corporation which 'develops and distributes enabling technology.' The deal included 'all of Amiga's right, title, source code, and all versions, from the "Classic Amiga Operating System" through AmigaOS 4.0 and all subsequent versions.' « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:26 by Orethrius » Logged In brightest day, in darkest night, no evil shall escape my sight.... hm_murdock VIP Posts: 2,627 Kudos: 378 The Lord of Thyme AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #1 on: 17 March 2004, 20:53 » no! NO! why? why do people do shit like that? having been known for the Amiga for nearly 20 years, they simply up and sell it all off one day to some nobody company that's probably gonna kill it. why do the best ideas always get assraped by capitalists Logged Go the fuck ~ Laukev7 VIP Posts: 2,825 Kudos: 494 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #2 on: 18 March 2004, 00:53 » Damn, that's too bad. And I was longing for the resurrection of the platform... Logged WMD Global Moderator Posts: 2,525 Kudos: 391 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #3 on: 18 March 2004, 01:21 » Quote KMOS, Inc., a corporation which 'develops and distributes enabling technology.' What the fuck is "enabling technology?" :rolleyes: « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:33 by Orethrius » Logged My BSOD gallery "Yes there's nothing wrong with going around being rude and selfish, killing people and fucking married women, but being childish is a cardinal sin around these parts." -Aloone_Jonez preacher VIP Posts: 858 Kudos: 107 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #4 on: 19 March 2004, 06:00 » No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive. Logged Kansas City Hustle http://kansascity.cjb.net restin256 Member Posts: 257 Kudos: 0 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #5 on: 19 March 2004, 07:22 » Quote from: WMD What the fuck is "enabling technology?" :rolleyes: I once started my own company to turn people's computers on. « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:34 by Orethrius » Logged This isn't the place you vent your opinions. hm_murdock VIP Posts: 2,627 Kudos: 378 The Lord of Thyme AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #6 on: 19 March 2004, 23:53 » Quote from: preacher No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive. Not anymore, but Amiga was as big as the Mac at one time. Until Apple planted their foot firmly in the video editing world in 1993 with the Quadra 840av (a fucking powerhouse at the time). Somewhere in there, though, Amiga stopped making comptuers and began to focus on upgrades and new software. Now it seems that the vision is gone, just as in so many other of the original, visionary companies. « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:38 by Orethrius » Logged Go the fuck ~ alx Newbie Posts: 4 Kudos: 0 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #7 on: 20 March 2004, 01:44 » Quote from: hm_murdock having been known for the Amiga for nearly 20 years, they simply up and sell it all off one day to some nobody company that's probably gonna kill it. It's no big deal - Amiga inc never did anything much for AmigaOS4 - a company called Hyperion was contracted to develop it, and the only difference is that they're now developing for a different company. The release date is what it always was ("When it's done" ) More developments by the OS4 team have already happened since the announcement (ports of UAE, ScummVM, MAME and a C64 emulator). Anyway, Amiga inc used to be a nobody startup called Amino themselves. « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:39 by Orethrius » Logged ravuya VIP Posts: 517 Kudos: 0 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #8 on: 20 March 2004, 08:52 » That's a shame. Although, I hope the new owner has the balls to act on this thing, and pump out some new versions of the Amiga OS. Logged Fett101 VIP Posts: 1,581 Kudos: 85 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #9 on: 20 March 2004, 22:31 » Quote from: preacher No one used it anyway, no big deal, maybe this company will keep it alive. Furries do! « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:46 by Orethrius » Logged Visit the FGMMA! preacher VIP Posts: 858 Kudos: 107 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #10 on: 21 March 2004, 06:55 » Quote from: Fett101 Furries do! OK, very few people used it, even less than the very few people who use NetBSD. « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:47 by Orethrius » Logged Kansas City Hustle http://kansascity.cjb.net hm_murdock VIP Posts: 2,627 Kudos: 378 The Lord of Thyme AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #11 on: 22 March 2004, 00:22 » Fett kicks ass for referencing Sabrina ONE THOUSAND POINTS!! Logged Go the fuck ~ Fett101 VIP Posts: 1,581 Kudos: 85 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #12 on: 22 March 2004, 23:53 » Quote from: hm_murdock Fett kicks ass for referencing Sabrina She's the hottest skunk I know « Last Edit: 8 February 2008, 04:47 by Orethrius » Logged Visit the FGMMA! mobrien_12 VIP Posts: 2,138 Kudos: 711 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #13 on: 23 March 2004, 00:56 » Wow, that's a funny comic strip! Thanks for posting it. Logged In brightest day, in darkest night, no evil shall escape my sight.... Fett101 VIP Posts: 1,581 Kudos: 85 AmigaOS sold off. « Reply #14 on: 23 March 2004, 01:17 » Yeah. Too bad the site looks like it was built in the early 90's and hasn't been updated since. Logged Visit the FGMMA! Print Pages: [1] 2 Go Up « previous next » Stop Microsoft » Forum » Operating Systems » Not Quite Mainstream OSes » AmigaOS sold off.
Share or donate

Author Topic: AmigaOS sold off. (Read 845 times)

Share or donate