[openbeos] Re: Re[2]: OpenBeOS in competition with BeOS
- From: "Yuri Titov" <yurititov@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:19:44 -0500
Well, it sounds believable. My suggestion is, let people know how they can
support you. You've answered my questions but, I'm stilled puzzled to what
you want us to do. You said previously that we have to unite, but what do
you mean? lets hold hands while we wait and not do anything? I will wait
but, in the mean time I will be putting my efforts into openbeos.
-yt
ok enough of posts for today
----- Original Message -----
From: "Helmar Rudolph"
> That list needs to be more extensive to look attractive (not
> trying to be rude at all).
It currently includes pretty much all important people in the
BeOS community.
> You need more developers signed up for something like that.
U dunno with whom I have been communicating and whose support I
have. Was just too lazy to write it all down.
> Another thing, that list should have a publisher plan or
> backer, someone like Gobe.
Gobe is Windows/Linux until futher notice. Forget about them
being involved in anything BeOS for the time being.
> You may also have your own distribution plan made.
I do indeed.
> Are you applying for the license under a common name? a company?
> or just a group of geeks (no pun intended)
There are no "geeks" in our group. The application was made in
the name of BeUnited, which is a registered non-profit
organization.
> How do you plan on handeling the source if you get it.
I think about that in detail when I have it. Til then it's
academic to talk about it, also because it depends on the strings
attached.
> Would new programmers be able to jump on board (of course
> signing the NDA)?
That's the idea.
> What is the reason for this thing, I mean the grand plan. More
> features, like BONE, OGL?
Get BeOS up to scratch again, but more importantly: to send a
signal to the market that BeOS is not dead and show through our
action and dedication that that developers, retailers and
customers can rely (!!!!) on us.
> Do you plan on offering other services with this thing?
Yes, very much so.
> What if Palm would get bought out, where would you stand?
The proposal included a "can't touch us" period of 5 years.
> I can go on and on.
Good, this is what it's about. Asking questions, getting clarity.
> What you say may sound good and it is indeed a pretty big
> undertaking.
It's bigger than we can both possibly imagine.
> Lets say you guys flop and Palm doesnt give a damn about beos.
Can happen. Will happen if there are several BeOS "initiatives".
Can be avoided if we pool resources and think straight about it.
> The users will get creamed once again.
Anyone in BeOS right now is there because he wants to be there.
WRT new users, we gotta make sure that we don't flop. This is why
we won't have expensive offices in Silicon Valley and will make
use of development resources in rather obscure places.
> Could be just me but I always feel this weird unsertainty.
ACK.
> Honestly though, if you guys would pull something like this
> off. I would give you a chance and support your project
> through any means feaseble to me.
This is why I am writing here.
> BONE and OGL sounds pretty damn neat to me, those are features
> I would gladly pay for, and lets not forget maybe a little GF3
> support - hey, I can dream cant I?
Dreams are the first energetic manifestation of something that
can become "real". We will offer a lot more than just BONE and
OGL, and trust me that GP3 is an integral part of our plans.
Helmar
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