OS/2
Like many other OSs, OS/2 has led a varied past. Originally a joint IBM/Microsoft project, OS/2 is now available only from IBM. OS/2 has a reputation as the OS that would not die—despite frequent proclamations of its imminent demise by its detractors, OS/2 has continued to be available, and it has a dedicated user base. Of the other OSs discussed in this chapter, OS/2 is most like Windows NT in capabilities, though many of the details differ.
Figure 2.2. The Windows NT desktop is similar to the Windows 98 desktop.
The Second OS for the PC
When IBM introduced its Personal System 2 (PS/2) computer line, it wanted a new OS to go with ...
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