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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Has anyone tried using QNX before or after using BeOS? I started using BeOS about 6 months ago and recently stopped. Then just yesterday I installed QNX RTP 6.1 thanks the review on OSnews. I saw a lot of things in QNX that I loved in BeOS. The interface is absolutely beautiful and responsive. Unlike Linux, I was able to set the speed of my mouse cursor not just the acceleration speed.
QNX feels a lot like BeOS, to me at least. Except for the startup and shutdown which is a longer wait than BeOS. Networking is a bit more mature in QNX than BeOS, but still no decent hardware 3D which is what I'm really looking for.
If you're a BeOS fan, and haven't tried QNX yet, I recommend you do. It's familiar grounds, and easier to use than Linux.
P.S.
I'm sorry for going off topic. After losing BeOS, I've been looking for a new home.