IBM's news page calls it a 'a fundamental advance in the way chips are built'. Their exampled cited a 400 MHz processor built using SOI technology could run 500 MHz without any other changes . Vimage has officially announced a 6400 G3 Upgrade. They also have a ' Buzz ' page with customer comments on their products and announcements. Well worth the grand.
Life is good.
The OS 8.5 page has been updated with more reader comments on compatibility, stability and performance issues. See the Readme file for more details. There's a SoundSprocket there as well. Wish I had more time for games. A MIM Bio page is also posted that has info on the volunteers that have offered to help provide reader support.