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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BEOS NG is all about
1. ease of installing
2. getting all the neccessary (or useful)updated and apps all bundled together
3. getting new users to expand the user base and comunity
If you don't have #3 the comunity shrivels, BEOS will always lag behind,and never will be considered a viable OS (Developer support or useability)!
without #2 you won't have #3 ever happen hence BEOS might as well be dead!
Without #1 (ease and convience can never be over-empisied in anything) the majority of new user won't try or give OS a chance. and BEOS and tne comunity shrivels!
Those of us in the comunity won't need NG (or OBOS untill it get off the ground and improves on the current BEOS) but the comunity and BEOS won't grow and that will not kill the OS but anything not growing become more and more insignifigent.
If used BEOS since before the focus shift(Be's) and can do with out it, but can't recomend it to anybody anymore!