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The Be FAQs
The BeOS

Does the BeOS run on Intel-based machines? Do you plan to port the BeOS to the Intel platform?

The BeOS:
Hardware Requirements

FAQ Number:
FAQ-0239

Last Modified:
2/10/98

Keywords:
BeOS, Hardware, Requirements, PC, Intel, port

The current release of the BeOS, the Preview Release 2, is for PowerPC-based systems only. You can see which machines are specifically supported on our BeOS Ready Systems page.

Be is planning to release the next major release of the BeOS on Intel and PowerPC platforms, simultaneously. You can read more about our Intel plans in our press release, and in the BeOS for Intel Architecture Q&A.

Is the BeOS compatible with the forthcoming PowerPC-based Amiga?

Does the BeOS run on Sparc or Alpha machines?

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Does the BeOS run on Intel-based machines? Do you plan to port the BeOS to the Intel platform?