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 suggested the 5 version because of the rumors saying that it was finished and halted:
http://the.belette.free.fr/news.htm
Yes, I know it's a fun/humour website, but after all these years it wouldn't surprise anyone.
I see you a bit obssesionated about hacking, take it easy V, no need to axe anything.
Of course, a bugzilla port without the 200 bugs would be fine too. Now that AOL is taking over, lol, future's bright for an all OBOS Netscape port. I'm not sure if you are referring to the Atheos KHTML port...great, great, but give me a BeOS/OBOS Opera browser.
_V_ alien? They are among us.
(cool nick, don't take it seriously)