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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 Ten Questions You've Been Asking

  1. How can I buy stock in Be, Inc.?
  2. What's the scoop for the BeOS on Intel-based machines?
  3. Does BeOS for Power Mac support the PowerPC 750 ("G3")?
  4. When will the BeOS be available?
  5. Available now? Yowza! How do I get the BeOS?
  6. How much does the BeOS cost?
  7. What machines will BeOS for Power Mac support?
  8. Will my Mac applications be able to run on the BeOS?
  9. Why does my video look so bad when I boot the BeOS?
  10. How do I make PPP work?

The BeOS

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

Last updated February 9, 1998

FAQs and general information about the BeOS that are not tied to specific hardware.

BeOS for Intel

  • General
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Developer Questions
  • Windows Compatibility
 

Last updated February 9, 1998

FAQs about the BeOS for Intel, to the extent that answers are known.
See also our Sample Intel Systems.

BeOS for PowerMac

  • General
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Installation
  • Usage and Interface
 

Last updated February 9, 1998

FAQs about the BeOS for PowerMac CD, including hardware requirements and installation troubleshooting.
See also the Power Mac Compatibility Chart and the PPP Troubleshooting Guide.

Developing for BeOS

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

Last updated February 9, 1998

FAQs about developing for the BeOS, including the Be Developer program, developer tools and docs, and BeOS internals details.

The BeBox

  • General
  • Compatible Hardware
  • Specifications
 

Last updated February 9, 1998

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

Be, Inc.

  • General
  • Partners
  • Website
 

Last updated February 9, 1998

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

Other Be FAQ Lists

  1. BeOS PPP Troubleshooting Guide
  2. Power Mac Compatibility Chart, last updated February 9, 1998
  3. Be's Hardware Directions

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

  1. The BeDevTalk FAQ

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