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The BeOS
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What is the BeOS?
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The BeOS:
General
FAQ Number:
FAQ-0505
Last Modified:
12/9/98
Keywords:
BeOS, what, why
The BeOS is a new desktop computer operating system, written from the ground up to provide new levels of performance on consumer-class (i.e., inexpensive) hardware.

The BeOS is optimized for, and is especially adept at, manipulating high-bandwidth streaming media (such as digital audio and video) in realtime, on inexpensive hardware.

You can find extensive details about the BeOS in the Products section of our web site:

http://www.be.com/products/beos/index.html

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