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"WHERE CAN I BUY OS/2?"

    Not long ago, you were able to purchase OS/2 from software stalwart Indelible Blue, or even from IBM itself. But since IBM withdrew, its getting harder to find. Its obviously not on the shelf anymore, but it is available on the Internet:

    IN THE USA

    ELSEWHERE

    Now it seems everything is focused on eComStation from Serenity Systems which we have talked about many times in the past. But there is a new development, one that bears watching: REXX/OS from Netl@bs. This operating system, which was first introduced on April 1st, is no joke. The Netl@bs people intend it to be the brand new incarnation of the OS/2, being completely realized using the widely known and proven REXX scripting language. The kernel, currently hosted in a virtual OS/2 session, successfully boots and basic device drivers are available (see our Graphic of the Month). A first public preview is available for download from the netlabs.org website. Several screenshots have also been posted on their web site.

    Keep the Faith!

   

- Tim Bryce
Editor, OS/2 CONNECT

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