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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I know some people have been debating whether or not that there has been a source leak, but considering the fact that no one has ever heard even a rumor as to where to download the source and since it's not included with the leaked binaries it is hard to prove the supposed source leak. One theory I have is that the leaked binaries were based off the source leak and that the lack of the source code in the download was done on purpose because it would destroy OpenBeOS or most any future clones of BeOS. One problem I have with the theory that there has been a source leak is that since there were so few engineers working at Be inc. by the time that this was made that there would be very few people to point fingers at. In a organization like Microsoft there are many people to screw up, but in a smaller operation one almost has to purposely release it with so few holes that it could fall through.