[openbeos] Re: Open BeOS

Hello Olivier,

Thank you for the information.

No, there is no distribution, the OS is at devlopment stage. Only some parts can be used under BeOS R5 by replacing original components.

Is there a current development schedule/planned release schedule? Or is it too soon to consider this?

BeOS R5 is closed source. It's now ownedby Palm, Inc but a Germany company has the right to use it: YellowTab - http://www.yellowtab.com andtherefore they're continuing BeOS devlopment but their OS name is "Zeta".

Looks interesting.

If you want an "XFree version" you'd better search for B.E.O.S (Blue Eyed OS): http://www.blueeyedos.com

This looks interesting, it seems to be more of BeOS theme for Knoppix GNU/Linux distribution.


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?


BeOSMax can be considered as a "BeOS distro" contact it's main devloper for suport.

I contacted him, unfortunatly no solution.

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.


Kind regards


JG





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