>> Some Thoughts:
>> - There's not much pre-compiled apps for BeOS. There've been some reported
>> problems with compiling code on BeOS � some are successful, others aren't.
>
> You can get stuff from BeBits.com
Thanks for the info, Orly. I was beginning to think there were no BeOS app
site.
>> - BeOS is stable, just like Linux.
>
> Yeah. Some booting issues but nothing horrible.
Is this the "freeze at bootup" problem? I believe this has "plagued" the new
releases.
>> - Linux has more support for a wide array of peripherals.
>
> You got that right. BeOS is like Linux was 3-4 years ago in terms of
> driver support. IOW it sux0rs.
And will likely to remain so without much help from the outside.
>> I've not used the newer releases of BeOS because it no longer runs on
>> newer PPC hardware. I've yet to try it on an Intel/AMD box. However, I
>> can say that BeOS on the older PPC hardware was waaaaaaay faster
>> compared to the Mac OS.
> I ran it on my Intel box and was suitably unimpressed. As I said, a UNIX
> gearhead will find it too dandyfied. Of course you can make it LOOK like
> UNIX (ps eax works!) but the interface gets in the way. GNOME is better
> IOW.
I believe they've managed to make XWindows work on BeOS r5. Although this is
severely making your BeOS something look like UNIX. If you just want UNIX,
get Linux. :D
> If you're NOT a UNIX gearhead, then maybe it'll be good for you. But
> someone who already is using Linux would be taking a step backwards:
I agree.
> 1) crappy driver support.. bye bye Aureal sound card (and many others)
Including certain display cards, motherboards, etc...
gino
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