FreeLists / openbeos / [openbeos] Re: Open BeOS

["J. Grant" <jg-lists@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Leon,

> > Are there any plans to implement the NewOS BeOS style kernel on its own?
> >   Which could then be used as a drop in replacement for Linux or other
> > kernels available for the GNU system?
>
> Those are 2 diferent kernels that can not drop in replace each other (why
> should they?)

If NewOS/BeOS kernel is self contained and POSIX complaint I see no 
reason not to try it with GNU.  After all, other kernels work well with 
GNU (Linux, Hurd and NetBSD spring to mind).  If NewOS/BeOS kernel has a 
modern design, is efficient and complete I expect it could be slotted 
into a GNU system.  If it is better than the competition it could become 
a popular alternative too.

> > I noticed there was no plan for multi-user for OpenBeOS R1.  I think
> > this may cause problems adding later.  Linux kernel 1.0 with GNU was a
> > complete OS, multi-user with windowing system.
>
> What makes you think there is no plans for multi-user?
> BeOS has foundations to become a multi-user system!
> Everyone wants OBOS to be MU, but we are creating a working system first.
> If you are interested in future plans, join the glasselevatopr list ( there
> is a link somewhere on the website).

On the website it stated there would be no MU for R1. Do you mean there 
is a target of MU for R1?

Kind regards

JG