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The BeOS is the exciting new operating system designed natively for the Internet and digital media. Programmers are drawn to the BeOS by its many stateoftheart features, including pervasive multithreading, a symmetric multiprocessing architecture, and an integrated multithreaded graphics system. The Be engineering team also built in many UNIXlike capabilities as part of a POSIX toolkit. Best of all, the BeOS runs on a variety of Intel architectures and PowerPC platforms and uses offtheshelf hardware.This book explores the BeOS from a POSIX programmer's point of view, providing a comprehensive and practical guide to porting UNIX and other POSIXbased software to the BeOS. BeOS: Porting UNIX Applications will help you move your favorite UNIX software to an environment designed from the ground up for highperformance applications.* Supports BeOS Release 3* Provides a stepbystep guide to the porting process from downloading the source code to installing the application* Explains how to port offtheshelf utilities like Emacs and Perl as well as your own programs and tools to the BeOS* Offers a comprehensive POSIX reference for anyone who is porting or writing software for the BeOS* Furnishes a simple catalog of tools and features available on the BeOS
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'BeOS: Porting UNIX Applications' about? A: This book provides a comprehensive guide for programmers on how to port UNIX and other POSIX-based software to the BeOS operating system, emphasizing its unique features and capabilities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'BeOS: Porting UNIX Applications' is Martin C. Brown.
- Q: What are the key features of the BeOS operating system? A: The BeOS features include pervasive multithreading, symmetric multiprocessing architecture, and an integrated multithreaded graphics system, designed specifically for high-performance applications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: While the book is comprehensive, it is primarily aimed at programmers familiar with UNIX or POSIX systems, so some prior knowledge is recommended for full comprehension.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition, published on August 24, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring no wear and tear.
- Q: Can this book help with porting Emacs or Perl to BeOS? A: Yes, it provides a step-by-step guide for porting off-the-shelf utilities like Emacs and Perl to the BeOS.
- Q: Are there any resources for software tools included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a simple catalog of tools and features available on the BeOS.