Alan Redhouse, the man behind the AmigaOne, has admitted that it hasn't been an easy project. Let's face it, no project in the Amiga world ever is, but it has already made it past the point at which so many other "next generation" Amigas have fallen. Heck, where other mass-produced PowerPC motherboards have stumbled - because this is, after all, a motherboard that has a market beyond the Amiga community. While many are still waiting for their new machine (need I mention myself again?) the fact is that the hardware is shipping, and has been for some time - albeit in irregular batches. Delays happen, and Eyetech have made clear when and why things have happened - it doesn't bother me because they haven't taken my money yet, but it sure seems to bother those who will probably never buy one of these things!
In the meantime, the good news is that complacency has not been the order of the day. The AmigaOne designs have continued to evolve, new applications and niche markets have been found and Eyetech continue to push the technology into new avenues. And everywhere that motherboard goes, the potential of AmigaOS 4 goes with it - and new opportunities brought along by interested parties. MAI's relationship with Eyetech continues to strengthen, with MAI now providing links to AmigaOne dealers and arranging a joint marketing programme. This relationship promises to benefit everyone - from Eyetech and MAI, to the Amiga dealers and developers.
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