The World After Microsoft

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By Kamil Pawlikowski

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THE WORLD GOT STUNNED AND paralyzed : THE SOFTWARE FROM MICROSOFT TURNED OUT NOT TO PREMIUM QUALITY.

Is there a chance to avoid it in future and what are the alternatives?

History of BeoS

BeOS is an operating system developed by Be Inc. in the mid-1990s. The company was founded by former Apple executives Jean-Louis Gassée and Steve Sakoman in 1990, with the goal of creating a new operating system that was optimized for multimedia and digital content creation.

BeOS was officially released in 1995 and was hailed for its advanced multitasking capabilities, efficient file system, and support for multimedia applications. It was also known for its clean and user-friendly interface, which was a stark contrast to the cluttered and complicated interfaces of other operating systems at the time.

Despite its innovative features and capabilities, BeOS struggled to gain traction in the marketplace. It faced stiff competition from Microsoft's Windows operating system and Apple's Mac OS, which were already firmly entrenched in the market. In addition, Be Inc. faced financial difficulties and was unable to secure partnerships with major computer manufacturers.

Apple means China

There are a few reasons why Chinese investors are major shareholders of Apple:

The World After Microsoft