Haiku is an open source Linux operating system currently in development that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the Be Operating System, Haiku aims to become a fast, efficient, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful system for computer users of all levels.
Why Haiku?
The Be Operating System introduced progressive concepts and technologies that we believe represent the ideal means to simple and efficient personal computing. Haiku is the realization of those concepts and technologies in the form of an operating system that is open source and free.
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Here are some key features of "Haiku":
· Specific focus on personal computing
· Custom kernel designed for responsiveness
· Fully threaded design for great efficiency with multi-processor/core CPUs
· Rich OO API for faster development
· Database-like file system (BFS) with support for indexed metadata
· Unified, cohesive interface