Haiku OS achieves ARM64 SMP milestone
Haiku OS has successfully implemented initial Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) support for ARM64, marking a significant step toward running the BeOS-inspired operating system on modern multi-core RISC hardware. This breakthrough, detailed in the project's May 2026 report, is accompanied by a driver sync with FreeBSD 15 and critical stability fixes that allow the system to recover from GUI crashes without a reboot.
Haiku's persistent evolution proves that a clean-slate, personal-computing-focused OS can still offer meaningful alternatives to the dominant Unix and Windows paradigms. ARM64 SMP support provides the technical foundation needed for native performance on modern hardware like the Raspberry Pi 5, while the new app_server recovery mechanism addresses long-standing stability hurdles for daily drivers. By leveraging the FreeBSD 15 compatibility layer, the project maintains broad hardware support while preserving its reputation as a masterclass in C++ systems engineering.
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