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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First I'd like to say I've read alot of posts regarding QNX RTP mostly from fromer BE users and most have stated bad performance issues. Well I have a PPro 233mhz with 98mb ram and QNX runs great. QNX is so much better than BeOS and its performance is better.I read some post about running multiple apps and noticing a huge performance decrease well i run many apps at once and everything is great. Second BeOS is crap for not even having multi user while QNX does and second BeOS has a piece of sh*t netstack. The whole UI is junk. I've used many OS's and I enjoy QNX the most. The only drawback is the major lack of apps. I've also seen people crying about QNX having its lack of apps and such on that level/desktop use. It was meant for embedded developers so get over it their not targeting the desktop market. Also, you people need to stop the talk about Palm oweing you something cause they dont. Your little loved OS is dead so get over it. No one cares about some minor updated illegal version that's on the web. Personally, BeOS doesnt offer much. If an OS isnt stable enough to act as a server it isn't woth my time.Finally "BEOS IS DEAD!"