Amiga PowerPC

2. QNX: QNX/Phase5-Lösung wird erst im nächsten Jahr erscheinen

QNX hat in einem Statement bekannt gegeben, dass dem Unternehmen bislang noch keine G4-Karten von Phase 5 zur Verfügung stehen, und deshalb 1999 nicht mehr mit einer Veröffentlichung des QNX-Betriebssystems für diese Hardware zu rechnen sei.

Anfang November soll das OS in einer ersten Betaversion - für x86-Rechner - erscheinen.

Hier das komplette Statement von QNX:

»Here's an update on what has been happening since we made the announcement to release the QNX development system to Amigans:

How is the Phase 5/QNX alliance proceeding?

We are currently waiting for boards from Phase 5. Due to the delay we don't expect to have a Phase 5 solution this year. We will continue to provide status updates as we know more.

How will the beta program be handled?

Historically, we have always had small beta programs because it allows us to spend more time with each beta developer to better address their issues and suggestions. We plan to do the same with this upcoming beta. We will expand the group quickly as we progress.

The first beta release for the initial smaller group is planned for early November. This beta will be a full-featured self-hosted development environment. Over the ensuing months, we will be updating the betas with more tools, drivers, and applications.

What will the beta development package include?

Our first beta is targeted at x86-based computers.

The beta will contain:

• QNX Neutrino operating system, including tools and drivers.


• Photon microGUI windowing system, including a suite of applications, drivers, and development tools


• x86-hosted development environment for x86 targets (compiler will be GCC with GBD for debugging)


• Online documentation«

(Quelle: QNX)