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{{short description|Operating system}}
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{{Infobox OS
|name = Syllable
| name = Syllable
|screenshot = [[Image:Syllable-1-png.png|250px|BeOS]]<!-- Do not change unless you have read "Wikipedia:Software_screenshots"! -->
| screenshot = [[File:Syllable-0.6.5-pl.png|250px|Syllable]]<!-- Do not change unless you have read "Wikipedia:Software_screenshots"! -->
|caption = Syllable 0.5.3 with the new desktop
| caption = Syllable 0.6.5
|developer = Kristian Van Der Vliet, Kaj de Vos, Rick Caudill, Arno Klenke, Henrik Isaksson [http://syllable.org/development.php#developers]
| developer = Kristian Van Der Vliet, Kaj de Vos, Rick Caudill, Arno Klenke, Henrik Isaksson
|family = [[POSIX]]-compliant
| family = [[Unix-like]]
|source_model = [[Open source]]
| source_model = [[Open-source software|Open source]]
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|latest_release_version = 0.5.7
| released = 0.4.0 / {{Start date and age|2002|07}}<ref>[https://syllable.metaproject.frl/documentation/FAQ.html#1_2 Syllable Documentation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110107003333/http://web.syllable.org/documentation/FAQ.html#1_2 |date=2011-01-07 }}</ref>
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|latest_release_date = [[August 28]], [[2005]]
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| latest_release_version = 0.6.7
|kernel_type = Monolithic
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| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2012|04|12}}
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|license = [[GNU General Public License|GNU GPL]]
| kernel_type = [[Hybrid kernel|Hybrid]]
|website = [http://www.syllable.org/ syllable.org]
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| license = [[GNU General Public License]]
| working_state = [[Software release life cycle#Alpha|Alpha]]
| website = {{URL|syllable.metaproject.frl}}
| supported_platforms = [[IA-32]]
}}
}}


'''Syllable''' is a [[free software]] [[hobby]] [[operating system]] for [[Intel]] [[x86]] [[Pentium]] and compatible processors. Its purpose is to create an easy-to-use desktop operating system for the home and small office user. It was [[Fork (software development)|forked]] from the stagnant [[AtheOS]] in July [[2002]].
'''Syllable Desktop''' is a discontinued [[free and open-source software|free and open-source]] lightweight hobbyist [[operating system]] for [[Pentium (original)|Pentium]] and compatible processors. Its purpose was to create an easy-to-use desktop operating system for the home and small office user. It was [[Fork (software development)|forked]] and expanded AtheOS after the developer of AtheOS moved on to other projects in July 2002.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pearce |first=Rohan |date=2011-08-30 |title=Developer Q&A: Syllable OS |url=http://www.techworld.com.au/article/398892/developer_q_syllable_os/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123023529/http://www.techworld.com.au/article/398892/developer_q_syllable_os/ |archive-date=2011-11-23 |website=[[TechWorld]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Niemeyer |first=Jan |date=2011-11-09 |title=Das freie Desktop-Betriebssystem Syllable |url=https://www.pro-linux.de/artikel/2/377/das-freie-desktop-betriebssystem-syllable.html |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=Pro-Linux |language=de}}</ref>


It has a native [[web browser]] ([[ABrowse]]), [[email]] client, media player, [[Integrated_development_environment|IDE]], and many more applications.
It has a native Webkit-based [[web browser]] named Webster (formerly ABrowse), an [[email client]] named Whisper, a media player, an [[Integrated development environment|IDE]], and other applications.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Michael |date=2004-08-02 |title=Syllable – The Little OS with a Big Future |url=https://www.osnews.com/story/7900/syllable-the-little-os-with-a-big-future/ |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=[[OSNews]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


Another version of Syllable OS is the Syllable Server, which is based on Linux core.<ref name=":0" />
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Features include:


== History ==
* A native [[64-bit]] journaled [[file system]], the [[AtheOS File System]] (usually called ''AFS''), which should not be confused with the "other" AFS, [[Andrew file system]].
Syllable Desktop is a fork of AtheOS, a discontinued free and open source operating system that was discontinued. AtheOS was originally developed to be an [[Amiga]] clone for x86 processors, and also took inspiration from [[BeOS]] for the file system it used.<ref name=":1" /> Syllable was started around July 2002 because the sole developer of AtheOS went inactive for nine months.<ref name=":0" /> Syllable Desktop aimed to be a successor to AtheOS and expand on it, such as adding additional hardware support.<ref name=":1" /> Further development aimed at porting additional software and libraries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Vos |first=Kaj |date=2012-07-16 |title=Syllable gets Enlightenment graphics engine |url=https://www.osnews.com/story/26189/syllable-gets-enlightenment-graphics-engine/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=[[OSNews]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The last source code commit was in 2012, but the developer is working on restarting the project according to information on the website.
* [[C plus plus|C++]] oriented [[API]]
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* Legacy-free, [[object-oriented]] graphical desktop environment on a native [[GUI]] architecture
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* Mostly [[POSIX]] compliant
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* Many software ports ([[Emacs]], [[Vim]], [[Perl]], [[Python programming language|Python]], [[Apache HTTP Server|Apache]] etc.)
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* [[GNU]] toolchain ([[GNU_Compiler_Collection|GCC]], [[Glibc]], [[Binutils]], [[Make]])
* [[Pre-emptive multitasking]] with [[multithreading]]
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* [[Symmetric multiprocessing]] (multiple [[processor]]) support
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* Drivers for most common hardware (video, sound, network chips)


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== Features ==
The latest version is 0.5.7, released on [[August 28]], [[2005]].
Features according to the official website include:
* Native [[64-bit]] [[Journaling file system|journaled]] [[file system]], the AtheOS File System (AFS)<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Culka |first=Martin |title=Syllable |url=https://www.root.cz/clanky/syllable/ |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=Root.cz |language=cs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-06-14 |title=Four alternative operating systems |url=https://www.linux.com/news/four-alternative-operating-systems/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Linux.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[C++]] oriented [[Application programming interface|API]]
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* [[Object-oriented programming|Object-oriented]] graphical [[desktop environment]] on a native [[GUI]] architecture
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* Mostly [[POSIX]] compliant<ref name=":3" />
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* Software [[Porting|ports]], including [[Vim (text editor)|Vim]], [[Perl]], [[Python (programming language)|Python]], [[Apache HTTP Server|Apache]], others.
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* [[GNU toolchain]] ([[GNU Compiler Collection|GCC]], [[Glibc]], [[Binutils]], [[make (software)|Make]])
* [[Preemption (computing)|Preemptive]] [[Computer multitasking|multitasking]] with [[Thread (computer science)|multithreading]]
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* [[Symmetric multiprocessing]] (multiple [[central processing unit|processor]]) support
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* [[Device driver]]s for most common hardware (video, sound, network chips)
* File system drivers for [[File Allocation Table|FAT]] (read/write), [[NTFS]] (read) and [[ext2]] (read)
* [[Rebol]] as system [[scripting language]]


== External links ==
== Reception ==
[[OSNews]] gave a positive review of Syllable, calling it "astoundingly complete for a hobbyist OS at version 0.5" and praising the speed of the OS, but noting that some features and subsystems were not yet implemented, the limited range of apps, and the occasional stability issues.<ref name=":2" /> [[Linux.com]] noted similar points in their review.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jeff |date=2006-08-23 |title=Syllable: A different open source OS |url=https://www.linux.com/articles/56315 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221224401/https://www.linux.com/articles/56315 |archive-date=2008-02-21 |website=[[Linux.com]]}}</ref> pro-linux.de stated that Syllable was a promising upcoming operating system.<ref name=":1" /> A review by Root.cz was negative, stating that "for now, Syllable is just one of the less successful alternatives to Linux or *BSD."<ref name=":3" />
*[http://www.syllable.org/ Syllable OS homepage]
*[http://kamidake.other-space.com/ Syllable software]
*[http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=7900 Introduction to Syllable's features, and the 0.5.3 release]
*[http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=3802 June 2003 Interview with Syllable's Kristian Van Der Vliet]
*[http://msa.section.me.uk/sdn/ Syllable Development Newsletters]


==See also==
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* [[Haiku (operating system)]]


==References==
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==Further reading==
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[[Category:Free software operating systems]]
* Linux Format 78 (April 2006)
* Linux Format 105 (May 2008)


==External links==
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* {{Official website|https://syllable.metaproject.frl}}
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 24 June 2024

Syllable
Syllable
Syllable 0.6.5
DeveloperKristian Van Der Vliet, Kaj de Vos, Rick Caudill, Arno Klenke, Henrik Isaksson
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateAlpha
Source modelOpen source
Initial release0.4.0 / July 2002; 22 years ago (2002-07)[1]
Latest release0.6.7 / April 12, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-04-12)
PlatformsIA-32
Kernel typeHybrid
LicenseGNU General Public License
Official websitesyllable.metaproject.frl

Syllable Desktop is a discontinued free and open-source lightweight hobbyist operating system for Pentium and compatible processors. Its purpose was to create an easy-to-use desktop operating system for the home and small office user. It was forked and expanded AtheOS after the developer of AtheOS moved on to other projects in July 2002.[2][3]

It has a native Webkit-based web browser named Webster (formerly ABrowse), an email client named Whisper, a media player, an IDE, and other applications.[4]

Another version of Syllable OS is the Syllable Server, which is based on Linux core.[2]

History

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Syllable Desktop is a fork of AtheOS, a discontinued free and open source operating system that was discontinued. AtheOS was originally developed to be an Amiga clone for x86 processors, and also took inspiration from BeOS for the file system it used.[3] Syllable was started around July 2002 because the sole developer of AtheOS went inactive for nine months.[2] Syllable Desktop aimed to be a successor to AtheOS and expand on it, such as adding additional hardware support.[3] Further development aimed at porting additional software and libraries.[5] The last source code commit was in 2012, but the developer is working on restarting the project according to information on the website.

Features

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Features according to the official website include:

Reception

[edit]

OSNews gave a positive review of Syllable, calling it "astoundingly complete for a hobbyist OS at version 0.5" and praising the speed of the OS, but noting that some features and subsystems were not yet implemented, the limited range of apps, and the occasional stability issues.[4] Linux.com noted similar points in their review.[8] pro-linux.de stated that Syllable was a promising upcoming operating system.[3] A review by Root.cz was negative, stating that "for now, Syllable is just one of the less successful alternatives to Linux or *BSD."[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Syllable Documentation Archived 2011-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c Pearce, Rohan (2011-08-30). "Developer Q&A: Syllable OS". TechWorld. Archived from the original on 2011-11-23.
  3. ^ a b c d Niemeyer, Jan (2011-11-09). "Das freie Desktop-Betriebssystem Syllable". Pro-Linux (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ a b Saunders, Michael (2004-08-02). "Syllable – The Little OS with a Big Future". OSNews. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  5. ^ de Vos, Kaj (2012-07-16). "Syllable gets Enlightenment graphics engine". OSNews. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  6. ^ a b c Culka, Martin. "Syllable". Root.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  7. ^ "Four alternative operating systems". Linux.com. 2006-06-14. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  8. ^ Park, Jeff (2006-08-23). "Syllable: A different open source OS". Linux.com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-21.

Further reading

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  • Linux Format 78 (April 2006)
  • Linux Format 105 (May 2008)
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