Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Wed 23rd Jan 2002 19:42 UTC, submitted by Jake Daniels
The BeOS version 5.1d0 seems to have been extensively leaked on the web the last few days (please respect the OSNews policy and do not post direct download URLs of the illegal beta on our forums). Dianne Hackborn, ex-Be engineer, now at PalmSource, gives more information on what is included in this version of BeOS. There is hardware OpenGL (update: GL is 'broken' on Dano), new networking stack, window decors, XML kit, new USB stack, brand new Printing Kit (and lots of printer drivers for it), new font engine, column list view, tooltip support, updated Media Kit, Interface Kit and app_server, and more. And of course, brand new drivers, like support for the Adaptec U160 SCSI controllers, better SB128 support etc. Reportedly, this BeOS version has some issues with many existing BeOS applications, mostly because of the changes in the app_server. The only peculliar thing is that, as far as we know, Palm's legal department did not take any action against the owners of the servers that carry the leaked beta.
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There's no source code in the 5.1d0 update that I've seen, ryan and Sandwich Boy. This will only update previous BeOS updates to 5.1d0 as far as I know. The source for BeOS was supposedly leaked some time ago but I don't think anything came from that. What I remember is that someone said without the build process you'd have a bear of a time getting it to build anyway (I don't remember the exact situation with that, though).
I'd be curious to see how many people, even though they might be running 5.1d0 would still buy YellowTab's product. I know I'd buy it anyway. My personal opinion of the wonderful BeOS community is that most others would as well. We're suckers that way!