Beos

/ˈbiːoʊs/ noun

Be Operating System, an advanced multimedia operating system developed in the 1990s known for its efficiency and real-time capabilities.

Named after Be Inc., the company founded by former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassée in 1990. 'Be' was chosen as a simple, distinctive name that suggested existence and potential - 'to be' - representing the company's philosophy of creating innovative computing experiences.

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