SB> stating this is that IBM seems to be committed to selling you something
SB> that works.  If the product does not work as advertized or as the
SB> documentation says it is supposed to work, then they will continue to
SB> release free fixes (fixpacks).  Again, this may not be accurate, but
SB> corresponds to my perception.
It's one /hell/ of a lot more than your perception. IBM PSP provides a formal 
product specification with their products and GUARANTEES to make the product 
conform substantially to the specification in a particular installation, or 
your money back. The specification for OS/2 3.0 includes separate sections 
for OS/2, MMOS/2 and a few other things.
With Microsoft, the only formal guarantee is a free Gumby doll in every other 
pack (see other pack).
-- Lewin A.R.W. Edwards [Team OS/2]  Tel 0412809805 * http://www.zws.com/
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