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Be FAQ Lists

 

Here are the answers to a number of the most common questions you've been asking about Be, the BeOS, the BeBox, the BeOS for Intel and Power Macintosh, the development environment, and other issues.

Read all of the FAQs and still not found the answer to your question? Send mail to custsupport@be.com, or for faster service, use our Support Request Form.

Top Questions You've Been Asking

  1. What Intel-based systems can run the BeOS?
  2. Here's my machine configuration, can I run the BeOS?
  3. Can the BeOS run my Windows applications?
  4. Other questions about the BeOS on Intel-based machines...
  5. Does the BeOS for PowerPC support the PowerPC 750 ("G3")?
  6. Is there a Free or Trial version of the BeOS?
  7. How do I get PPP working under the BeOS?
  8. How do I get the BeOS?
  9. How much does the BeOS cost?
  10. How much will upgrades to BeOS Release 4 cost?

The BeOS

  • General
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Features
  • Technical Tidbits
  • Files and Formats
  • Networking
  • Third-Party Software
  • Usage and Interface
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs and general information about the BeOS that are not tied to specific hardware.
See also the PPP Troubleshooting Guide.

BeOS for Intel

  • General
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Usage and Interface
  • Developer Questions
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs about the BeOS for Intel, to the extent that answers are known.
See also the BeOS Ready Systems -- Intel and some Example Intel Systems.

BeOS for PowerMac

  • General
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Installation
  • Usage and Interface
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs about the BeOS for PowerMac CD, including hardware requirements and installation troubleshooting.
See also the BeOS Ready Systems -- PowerPC.

Developing for BeOS

  • Be Developer Program
  • Developer Tools
  • Developer Documentation
  • BeOS Technical Details
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs about developing for the BeOS, including the Be Developer program, developer tools and docs, and BeOS internals details.
See also the Developer section of the Be web site.

The BeBox

  • General
  • Compatible Hardware
  • Specifications
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs about the BeBox hardware, including BeBox hardware details, and compatible cards and peripherals.

Be, Inc.

  • General
  • Partners
  • Website
 

Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998

FAQs about our company, programs, employment, business partners, and web server.

Other Be Technical Guides

  • PPP Troubleshooting Guide, last updated Friday, August 28, 1998
  • BeOS Ready Systems -- Intel, last updated Friday, August 21, 1998
  • BeOS Ready Systems -- PowerPC, last updated Monday, July 20, 1998
  • BeOS Probably Compatible List -- Intel, last updated Thursday, August 20, 1998

Third-Party FAQ Lists (not necessarily "Be Official")

  • The BeDevTalk FAQ

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