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Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
A few qustions about OS/2:
So, can OS/2 run most Windows programs without difficulty? (That's what I gathered, at least)
Also, how long have you been running OS/2? How do you get it? Does IBM still give tech support?
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Well Sortof, Os/2 can run windows 3.1 programs better than NT or XP can and a lot of simple windows 32 bits like AIM will run if you try them under Odin (which converts them, its a partner project to WINE for you linux guys)
I've been using it for about 4 to 5 years mostly because my dad had been using it since it came out. But you can still order it from IBM or better yet the new company that is taking the base product and adding new features to it kind of like a Linux distro at
www.ecomstation.com. ecomstation=Os/2 with more features
As for technical support IBM is commited to providing bug fixes until the year 2007. Which is better than any Microsoft product. How long did it take them to drop ME?
So anyway I think Os/2 is better and thats what i use and enjoy. It doesn't run all the latest games so I do need to boot windows occasionally, but when its one o'clock in the morning and I need to type a report i know when i boot up my PC it won't crash half way through and make me lose everything.