[openbeos] Re: Open BeOS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J. Grant" <jg-lists@xxxxxxxx>
To: <openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:01 PM
Subject: [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?

It is too soon I guess.

> > 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?
>

Those are 2 diferent kernels that can not drop in replace each other (why
should they?)

>
> > 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.
>

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).

>
> Kind regards
>
>
> JG
>
>

Leon Timmermans

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