Be, Inc. would not comment on the stunt, or on the rumors of a recent investment by Mtv Communications. But they reportedly laughed long and loud. Area merchants couldn't be happier. Eventually, they have to eat, and this makes me happy. The densest population of visitors is centered around the headquarters of Be, Inc., where a large number of people have been gathered for days, some camped out in tents or in their cars.
City officials have no plans to disperse the crowds.
They have been peaceful and well-behaved, and in fact have upgraded much of the city's computer system. Fans of the BeOS know it offers speed, stability and an exciting environment for revolutionary applications. According to rumors making the rounds in Menlo Park, CA, a Be Inc. engineer came across an ancient treasure map while on vacation in Florida. This map appeared to be made by the legendary pirate, Claude the Ugly, whose was ship was sunk in a fierce battle off the coast of Florida in the late 17th century. Treasure hunters have held that the treasure must have been hidden somewhere in what is now the Florida territory before the ship was lost.