OS/2 Last modified: Saturday, May 16, 1998
An operating system for PCs developed originally by Microsoft Corporation and IBM, but sold and managed solely by IBM. OS/2 is compatible with DOS and Windows, which means that it can run all DOS and Windows programs. However, programs written specifically to run under OS/2 will not run under DOS or Windows. Since its introduction in the late 80s, OS/2 has traveled a particularly rocky road. The first releases were hampered by a number of technical and marketing problems. Then Microsoft abandoned the project in favor of its own operating system solution, Microsoft Windows. That break spawned a feud between the two computer giants that is still being played out in many arenas.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about OS/2 . Also check out the following links! MIT OS/2 Web page  This page, from MIT, contains links to various OS/2 user groups, vendors, and related sites. OS/2 Zone Magazine home page  This online magazine contains links to OS/2 related articles and information on programming, products, shareware, user groups, newsgroups, and FTP sites. The Electronic Developer Magazine for OS/2  A monthly magazine for OS/2 developers. Includes current and past issues, code snippets and tips, details on an OS/2 API Project, and a collection of OS/2 programming links. OS/2 Computing Magazine An OS/2 oriented monthly magazine that provides up-to-date information about what's new and exciting in the OS/2 world. OS/2 e-Zine Online magazine dedicated to news, application reviews, tips, and help desk information for the OS/2 operating system. OS/2 FAQ for new users This is an informative FAQ for new users of the OS/2 operating system. OS/2 Internet SIG The Southern California OS/2 Users Group focuses on internet issues for OS/2 users. Their home page offers information on meeting agendas and discussions, future meeting topics, member information, and related Web links. OS/2 WWW home page A collection of links for OS/2 users including FAQs, IBM resources, FTP sites, software and vendors, and related OS/2 Web links. In addition, this site includes a list of regional OS/2 user group home pages. The Warped WebRing Home page of the Warped WebRing. It contains links to a collection of sites with OS/2 related information. Yahoo!'s OS/2 Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) page Yahoo!'s directory of OS/2 Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Yahoo!'s OS/2 operating system page Yahoo!'s directory of the OS/2 operating system. Yahoo!'s OS/2 page Yahoo!'s directory of OS/2. Yahoo!'s OS/2 software retailers page Yahoo!'s directory of OS/2 software retailers. Yahoo!'s OS/2 Web servers page Yahoo!'s directory of OS/2 Web servers.	Operating Systems .NET DOS graphical user interface Microsoft Windows multitasking operating system PC Give Us Your Feedback OS 2 Products : Top Store Offers: Corel Draw  99.99Dramatically Increase the Qualtiy of Your Photo Composites with Precision Masking. A Natural Addition to Photoshop. Barcode Giant  102.62(v. 2.0) - complete package - 1 user - STD - CD - Mac, English BuyDig.com  159.00Spyder2PRO is the professionals choice for monitor calibration. This award winning product uses the Spyder2 colorimeter, wizard driven software, and t... Barcode Giant  220.60Scanpal 2, BASIC compiler, Application Generator, Utilities CD License Hello Direct  1325.25Instant $25 Coupon at checkout. The compact TalkSwitch 284vs hybrid phone system makes small businesses sound BIG with VoIP built-in voicemail auto-at... Compare all matches: 0 Store Offers