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Apple Rhapsody DR2 on 86Box with a Socket 370 [1998] motherboard on 86Box!

#Apple #NeXT #NeXTSTEP #OpenStep #Computers #Laptops #TechNews #TechUpdates #AppleRhapsody #Rhapsody #Retrocomputing

https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2026/08/01/apple-rhapsody-dr2-on-86box-with-socket-370-1998/

OpenStep 4.1 (x86) tested on 86Box with Socket 7 (Dual Voltage) [1996]

#OpenStep #Computers #TechNews #TechUpdates #NeXT #Apple #Retrocomputing

https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2026/07/23/openstep-4-1-x86-on-86box-with-socket-370-1998/

OpenStep 4.1 (x86) on 86Box with Socket 370 [1998]

In 1996, Apple Computer acquired NeXTSTEP and OpenSTEP and used them as a foundation to build Mac OS X, which was later rebranded to macOS, for Macintosh computers. The Darwin kernel uses NeXTSTEP’s technologies to power the core part of macOS (Mac computers and laptops), iOS (iPhone), iPadOS (iPad), watchOS (Apple Watch), and tvOS (Apple TV).

Our focus in this article is testing OpenStep 4.1 on an 86Box emulated machine with a Socket 370 [1998] motherboard. You can download it from here, and you can download the working boot images from the OpenStep 4.1 folder from this link.

We’ve configured the virtual machine as follows:

We’ve configured a virtual machine to run with:

• Machine type: [1998] Socket 370
• Machine: [i440LX] Supermicro 370SLM
• CPU: Intel Celeron (Mendocino) @ 366 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB
• Video: [PCI] S3 Vision968 (Number 9 9FX 771)
  • Video Memory: 4 MB
• Keyboard: AT Keyboard
• Mouse: PS/2 Mouse
• Sound card: None
• Floppy disk controller: Internal device
• Hard disk controller 1: Internal device
• New hard disk: NeXTSTEP.vhd
  • C/H/S: 2080/16/63
  • Size: 1024 MB
  • Bus: IDE
  • Channel: 0:0
• CD-ROM drive 1: ATAPI – MATSHITA CD-ROM CR-583 1.07 (8x)
  • Channel: 0:1

Once everything is configured as above, we can now start the virtual machine. Insert the disc called OpenStep 4.1 (User).iso to the CD-ROM reader and the floppy disk called 4.0_Install_Disk.img to the floppy drive, then let the system start.

After that, let it boot to the installer, then press 1 in both screens to begin installation.

Now, insert the device drivers disk to the floppy drive. The disk name is 4.0_Drivers_1.img.

Now, choose the following drivers:

• For the CD-ROM, since the drive was connected to an ATAPI channel, you’ll need to load the EIDE and ATAPI Device Controller (v3.34) driver.
• For the hard drive, use the IDE Disk Controller (v3.34) driver.

Then, continue without loading additional drivers.

Let NeXTSTEP start.

Confirm that the correct disk and the correct size is shown. Then, press 1 to select it. Afterwards, press 1 to erase the whole disk, and press 1 once again to confirm the installation.

Let the first stage of installation copy the base system files to the hard disk.

Afterwards, the installer should say that the installation is successful. Remove any disk from the floppy drive, then press ENTER to restart the virtual machine to the second stage of the setup.

OpenStep will show you a screen where you’ll be prompted to insert the floppy disk for the device drivers again since the ATAPI driver doesn’t exist in the CD-ROM. So, insert the same driver disk and press 1.

After that, let OpenStep load. When it asks you to insert the drivers disk for the device controller, press OK.

If everything goes well, you should see this screen.

Configure the Number Nine Motion 771 PCI graphics adapter by clicking on the monitor icon, then click on #9 Motion 771 PCI Display Adapter (4MB Modes) > Add. Then, go back to the main menu by clicking on the paper icon at the left of the window, and click Save.

A new window opens where you’ll be able to customize what components will be installed to your OpenStep system. We have kept everything as the default, so we clicked Install.

Let the installation begin.

Click on Restart, and let it reboot to the OpenStep language and keyboard layout customization screen.

Click OK, and the desktop will load with the file viewer open.

I have a better name for this Project.

Slopstep

NextBSD returns to dollop Apple source on FreeBSD

https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/18/nextbsd-returns-to-dollop-apple-source-on-freebsd/5273788

#ai #llm #bsd #Darvin #nextstep #openstep #operatingsystem

This is a interesting programming path with lots curves of interest

#Retro #RetroComputing #NeXT #NeXTSpace #GNUStep #OpenStep #UI #programming #XOrg #XWindows #LLM #AI

NeXTSpace

A wonderful project

NeXTSpace UI based on OpenStep GNUStep has been ported from Linux to BSD

NeXTSpace is modeled on NeXTSTEP a gorgeous UI on the NeXT Computing Workstation

This article has a lot of information so I would advise you to read it if you're interested

https://stevengharms.com/posts/2026-02-04-a-2025-obsession-nextstep-openstep-and-nextspace/

#Retro #RetroComputing #NeXT #NeXTSpace #GNUStep #OpenStep #UI #programming #XOrg #XWindows #LLM #AI

#SolucionarioDelProgramador #GNU_linux : Entrada de datos en #ObjectiveC

#programming #programacion #OOP #Linux #NextStep #OpenStep

https://ibolcode.net/roor/2026-04-entrada-de-datos--lenguaje-objective-c

NeXTStep/OpenStep

https://inkwell.social/tim/nextstepopenstep

The #Previous packages at wmlive.rumbero.org/repo/pool/main/p/previous/ have been updated to version 4.1-r1777.
The binary packages were built for target release Debian/Trixie and CPU architectures i386, amd64, and arm64.

#wmlive #nextstep #openstep #debian #next

A fascinating look back at 1994: Bud Tribble explaining the pivotal alliance between NeXT and Sun Microsystems.

It’s incredible to read how OpenStep was pitched as the "mature" object-oriented solution back then—laying the groundwork for the architecture we still use today in macOS. Real engineering history.

#RetroComputing #NeXTSTEP #SunMicrosystems #TechHistory #Unix #OpenStep #Apple

https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/nextworld-interviews-bud-tribble

Installing #OpenStep or #Rhapsody for x86 includes „You need a shittier #SCSI host adapter“, two bad floppy drives and a Kernel Panic 🙄

It was easier when I just had a weak AHA-2940 and a Sym53C810 instead of that pile of fancy UltraWide stuff. #scsinightmare

This is obviously a longshot, but: I’m trying to boot OpenStep on a SPARCstation 20. I have the optical media. I can “boot cdrom” and get the installer going, but then I get:

Loading OPENSTEP

Reading OPENSTEP configuration
Starting OPENSTEP
Level 15 interrupt

…and I’m back at the “ok” prompt. Anyone know what a “level 15 interrupt” is?

[Edit: it seems to be a broad hardware failure error, and the current suspect is ram; see replies.]

#sparc #nextstep #openstep

Wie der NeXT-Kauf Steve Jobs zurück zu Apple brachte
Am 20. Dezember 1996 kaufte Apple die Computerfirma NeXT, die Steve Jobs nach seinem Abschied aus Cupertino gegründet hatte. Der Deal brachte nicht nur neue Software, sondern auch Jobs selbst zurück zu Apple.

Apple übernimmt NeX
https://www.apfeltalk.de/magazin/news/wie-der-next-kauf-steve-jobs-zurueck-zu-apple-brachte/
#News #Tellerrand #Apple #AppleGeschichte #GilAmelio #MacOSX #macOS #NeXT #NeXTStep #OpenStep #Pixar #SteveJobs

#Q: Why is #GNUStep stuck looking like 1990s #OpenStep?

I wonder if #OPENSTEP will run directly on a Radxa X4 (i.e. without emulation). Since it is an #x86 #SBC that also supports legacy USB, it should work, right?

#Radxa

@jeff What a cool demonstration! I wish more old #OpenStep software would become open source so it could continue to live as #GNUstep apps …

GUI History - OPENSTEP 4.0 PR 1 "Mecca"

#OpenStep #Apple #GNUstep #OpenStep

https://youtu.be/nkjwZaxaL0c

I'm considering trying out a #RadxaX4 for my #NeXTcube mini for a native #OPENSTEP 4.2 installation. Since it's #x86 #Intel hardware (N100), that should be possible, right? 🤔

#NeXTComputer #RetroComputer #VintageComputer #Replicas #Radxa #SBC

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007516871199.html

Steve Jobs presents - OpenStep's Interface builder - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0CbKYUFTY

#openstep #retrodev #retrocomputing