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> Its kernel, libc, and much of its software is closed source, so when Commodore folded its story was over.

I am certain someone have the full source code somewhere, I just hope that they eventually say "f--k it, it has been 36 years, let the world have it".

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obarthel|27 days ago

Somebody definitely had the full source code back in 1995 when I tried my best to figure out who to contact.

While I succeeded in making contact with the right person, it quickly transpired that the full source code was subject to proof of having a valid Novell license. Needless to say, no such license was available at ESCOM at the time and an opportunity was lost, perhaps permanently.

That said, I would be mighty surprised if the full AT&T SVR4 source code which was the foundation for Amiga Unix has never been accidentally/intentionally leaked. Could be a fun summer project to rebuild Amiga Unix from scratch ;-)

SyneRyder|28 days ago

Not only that, isn't Commodore now owned/run by Peri Fractic / Christian Simpson? It seems if anyone is going to be open to these kinds of retro projects, it's going to be the new Commodore ownership.

https://www.commodore.net/team

icedchai|28 days ago

"Commodore" is, but "Amiga" isn't. There was a split many decades ago. I lost track of all the drama.

icedchai|28 days ago

Probably. Most of AmigaOS (Workbench and Kickstart) got "released" on github about 10 years ago.