It appears Apple is adopting some "BeOS like" features into it's next rendition of MacOSX, since the hierarchy file system+ (hfs+) they are presently using is hitting a limit with today's large drives. It's not surprising that Apple is adopting some BeOS technologies, but a bit ironic, considering they choose NeXT [Next.z80.org] (also see: CNet's news.com) over BeOS, back in 1996.

For a basic gist of it in english, read the google translated version.

What does this mean for regular BeOS (and BeOS related OS's) users who value the future of development by openBeOS, YellowTab, and other groups?

Nothing much has changed, really. It's my opinion (and not necessarily that of The BeOSJournal), that Apple will continue to learn from their mistakes, and become more of a contender for the desktop market, which will apply even greater pressure on the market's dominator, Microsoft.

Microsoft should no longer fear just the open source movement such as Linux, FreeBSD, and openBeOS. They should re-include Apple in that list.

I foresee Apple really pushing their desktop this year as they start to apply their usual polish to more robust features of the operating system.

openBeOS and other BeOS developers should take heed. We're onto a good thing, we have known this for quite some time, but this news by Apple validates for many the concepts and ideals that Be Inc. came up with originally. We're onto a very good thing. Apple sees it, the linux advocates see it, and best of all, corporate investors such as Yollo, see it too. Now, it's just a matter of time.

To everyone working in the trenchs of development, I applaud you for your efforts and belief. Keep up the good work!