-=> On 11 May 96  11:37:56 Eric Theriault said to Andrew Grillet <=-

 AG> Microsoft actually RELEASED versions of OS/2 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.
 AG> I have a legit copy of MICROSOFT OS/2 1.3 RUNNING ON A MACHINE
 AG> HERE! 

 ET> I would be interested in getting that (Or atleast seeing it), since I
 ET> have a 286 over here, and I don't know what to use as an operating
 ET> system (Of course, I do want it on the network)... Sounds as if it was
 ET> so powerful ever since it began.  I would imagine that OS/2 1.00 is
 ET> nothing like Windows 1.00 (Basically like Window's File Manager)? 

OS/2 1.0 was a heap of rubbish. However, 1.3 is rock solid. However, we are
rather a long distance apart. I suggest you place an order with your local 
MS dealer!!!

The best use for 286s is to replace the MB with a 486 one. I bought the OS/2
1.3 to run on a 286, but I got a 486 for UKL50 so why use a 286?

I run 1.3 on a M/C with only 4MB and its great. (Needs min of 2.5MB).
Unattended machines dont need a GUI. Text mode is fine.

Old PM is still PM.

Andrew


 
... Change is inevitable, except in vending machines.
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 OS/2 [NR]