I know, and agree with, many of the assessments about how BeOS had major technological deficiencies as compared to other systems. In every thread talking about

I know, and agree with, many of the assessments about how BeOS had major technological deficiencies as compared to other systems. In every thread talking about the Apple that could have been, you'll find these. But what BeOS had going for it was that it was genuinely fun. It surprised just about everyone who played with it with everything it could do. It defied what computing enthusiasts of the time believed a computer could do. Somehow even the wacky typography and layout of The BeOS Bible scream "it's 1999 and the future is bright!" Thanks for the nostalgic trip.