[openbeos] Re: Open BeOS

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



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