Debian is 33, Haiku is 25, and neither is standing still
One remains a pillar of Linux, while the other keeps the BeOS dream alive
Two operating system projects, Debian and Haiku, marked significant anniversaries in recent years. Debian celebrated its 33rd birthday last weekend, while Haiku OS turned 25. Both projects have seen substantial progress despite existing for years without major releases.
Debian, a widely used Linux distribution, was first announced in 1993. Despite its age, it remains actively maintained, with the latest Debian 13 release released a year ago. Haiku, on the other hand, is a completely new operating system that aims to provide Unix compatibility and unique features, such as BeOS binary compatibility and a new system that replaces X11 and Wayland.
The project's official developer mentioned a tentative release date of mid-August, and there are indications of progress, including a PowerPC port and a preliminary Arm64 port. Additionally, related projects like Cosmoe and VitruvianOS continue to develop, showcasing the ongoing innovation in the world of operating systems.
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