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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Remember these 3 words from Nagel's letter: "At This Time"
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To say, "At This Time" would be redundent unless it had a specific meaning. Of course, he could just have poor grammer, but I remain optimistic that maybe he was trying to say something without saying it.
Easy; it's very standard press-release-like talk that simply doesn't rule out anything in the future. They have nothing to gain by ruling out anything, so why would they? This, of course, doesn't mean that they plan to, just that there's a clear advantage to leave the door open.
If you guys want to sit and wait around optimistically, be my guest. Me, however, I like to move on once the girl says no rather than waiting around for her to change her mind.