In 1995, another PC operating system launched its first version around the same time as Windows 95 was released. It was called BeOS, and it tried to become an alternative to Windows and Mac.
I installed it on my Power Macintosh 9500. I was young and couldn’t properly evaluate, but I thought it was cool. This was when Copland was also cool. I also wanted to learn about Yellow Dog Linux, but couldn’t find books on Linux at Borders. It booted to a prompt CLI and I didn’t know what to do, so I nuked it. Imagine what tween nerds can access now. I’m jealous.
I installed it on my Power Macintosh 9500. I was young and couldn’t properly evaluate, but I thought it was cool. This was when Copland was also cool. I also wanted to learn about Yellow Dog Linux, but couldn’t find books on Linux at Borders. It booted to a prompt CLI and I didn’t know what to do, so I nuked it. Imagine what tween nerds can access now. I’m jealous.
Replying to self: I remember when computing was fun. I miss it.