Trilight Zone

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Python is designed to fill the niche between shell scripts and full on programs - and it does it very well - but not as well perhaps as ARexx, since it needs 10x as much memory. However, on today's computers that's not so much of a concern. Thus it would suit OS4 quite well as an alternative to ARexx, especially since AmigaPython already supports ARexx. I understand Hyperion have previously considered and dismissed Python, for the time being, as they have more than enough to do, so I don't blame them at all.

I am hoping that a 68K to OS4 cross compiler will be released sooner rather than later. I am unlikely to be able to justify getting an OS4 capable computer for the foreseeable future. But I'd like to be able to build a version for all those who have supported Hyperion. The sad truth is that there won't be any native software for AmigaOne owners unless someone makes it easy to develop for, and that means making tools and documentation available to all.

If you want to see native software on OS4, please consider making a donation to this project, using the Paypal link in the menu, and to other projects that you would like to see on OS4.