#C= Bankrupt
Any Idea as to what we are in for as to support and the future?
Having been through this with a previous machine, here's what you can expect.
Rumor upon rumor of somebody taking up the flag and carrying on.
Software near completion will be completed in the hopes of earning back at
least part of the develpoment costs. Totally new works by other than the most
successful vendors will cease rapidly. Some opportunists will try to tap the
installed user base, and get into software development. Their works and
products will mostly be minor in nature. Companies that support other
computers may continue development on current products, and might even release
easily portable products for the next year or two.
After about one year, you will most likely see only one surviving Amiga
magazine, and it will be a mere shadow of it's former self. There will
probably a couple of vendors who will buy up the remaining inventory of parts
and supplies, and turn a few bucks selling what it left over the next year or
two.
After that, it will be word of mouth for software produced in garages, and
parts from a few die hards that get into buying selling supplies.
The Texas Instruments TI 99/4a had sold over 1 million units when it died.
(and then TI agreed to provide parts/service/support for 5 years) The TI died
in Fall of 83. When was the last time you heard about development for it?
There are still a few individuals who write out of their homes, and sell parts
(used) out of their garages.
In the meantine advancement will continue on other machines….
>>I was on the verge of getting a 4000
>>or 4000T. Should I get a clone now or a powermac?
Yes…
Unless Apple can recapture market share, it's headed the same way…. While I
find the potential of the Power PC fascinating, I found the potential of the
Amiga fascinating also. At this point it's Apple against the world. (Tough
odds)
>> Damn I'm depressed.
Me too……