Don’t get me wrong!
I don't argue with any dev. It's their choice and we can only thank them for the work they've done so far, and for FREE!!!
I am saying, that if this project is due to die, which is the only conclusion possible since no one will continue developing it, then it does not leave too many options.
Canon will never do this! it's against their interest. They DO NOT want to sell you a chip camera with the power of an expensive one.
Of course they can but this is all about marketing and money. They disable some code in the cheaper models or not bother developing it on purpose.
People here are not trying to ruin your ideology.
What people are saying here is that if no one is willing to develop new code, they are willing to pay for it.