The Rise of Haiku: A Modern Daily Driver Operating System

⚙️Haiku is the open-source successor to the BOS operating system, known for its fast and advanced features.

🌐The Falcon web browser offers a fast and modern browsing experience on Haiku, making it suitable for everyday use.

💻Haiku has a dedicated community and passionate developers who continue to improve the OS and its software.

🔄The Haiku Depot provides easy access to one-click installs of various applications, including Boxed Wine for running Windows apps.

🎮Haiku now supports Minecraft, allowing users to enjoy the popular game on the operating system.

What is the history behind Haiku?

—Haiku is the open-source successor to the BOS operating system, which almost became the basis for Mac OS 10. It has been in development since 2001 and has grown into a full-fledged operating system with BOS binary compatibility.

Is Haiku suitable for everyday use?

—Yes, with recent developments like the Falcon web browser, Haiku now offers a fast and modern browsing experience. It is continually improving and evolving, making it a viable option for daily use.

What other software is available on Haiku?

—Haiku Depot provides easy access to a range of applications, including Boxed Wine for running Windows apps. There are also demos and emulators available for vintage systems like Mac OS and even Minecraft.

Is Haiku actively maintained and supported?

—Yes, Haiku has a dedicated community and passionate developers who actively maintain and improve the operating system and its software. Updates and new features are regularly released.

Can I play games on Haiku?

—Yes, Haiku now supports games like Minecraft, opening up a new world of possibilities for gaming enthusiasts.

00:01Introduction to the presenter's enthusiasm for the Obscure 90s operating system BOS and Haiku, its open-source successor.

02:33Brief history of BOS and the foundation of Haiku, emphasizing its growth into a full-fledged operating system with BOS binary compatibility.

03:57Discussion of previous limitations in Haiku's web browsing capabilities and the introduction of Falcon, a fast and modern web browser.

06:57Experiments with different web browsers in Haiku to showcase their capabilities and limitations.

09:44Exploration of other software available in Haiku, including Boxed Wine for running Windows apps and various demos and emulators.

12:27Acknowledgment of the presenter's long-term interest in Haiku and plans for future videos exploring the OS.