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Can I use the BeOS as a graphics workstation for custom apps (for example, replacing a Sun workstation)?

April 26, 2017apps BeOS Custom graphics replacing Sun Workstation

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Can I use the BeOS as a graphics workstation for custom apps (for example, replacing a Sun workstation)?

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Yes. Because of BeOS’s high degree of POSIX compatibility, OpenGL support and standard UNIX commands, BeOS on commodity PowerPC (and soon Intel) hardware can make an excellent replacement for expensive RISC workstations. In addition, BeOS features an easy-to-program GUI, a basic collection of office apps from third parties (for example BeatWare Basics), and the ability to dual-boot into MacOS or Windows to take advantage of even more software without the performance hit of emulation (unlike a Sun, which can only run Windows applications in emulation, or with an expensive add-on card).