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Where Have the OS/2 Junkies Gone?

Posted by Cliff on from the long-lamented-never-forgotten...at-least-I-haven't dept.

Nick writes "We all remember OS/2, such a fine operating system that was once much heralded in certain circles and had alot of promise. What most people don't know is that it still is alive and kicking. Many of you may even know its history. What gets me, however, is how its popularity dropped off solely on marketing even though OS/2's performance outweights any version of Windows I've ever used (unfortunately OS/2 is no longer cool and elite like the many unix-like operating systems out there). So how many of us Slashdotters still run and use OS/2?" Every so often, I still pine for the WPS, but KDE makes things almost as easy, so life is good. I remember OS/2 was always more popular over in Europe. Is it still in use there, or has its use faded as it has here in the US?

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  1. OS/2 isn't dead... by Tumbleweed · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...it just smells that way.

    FYI - I went from Apple //e to Amiga to OS/2 to Windows & Linux. Soon I'll go from Windows & Linux to ... Linux. ;^)

    OS/2 may not be dead, but it's not for lack of IBM's trying to kill it off. IBM, CBM, what is it with companies named xBM and the complete inability to market superior technology?!

  2. There are still a few nutcases out there.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    http://www.os2hq.com/archives/arch25.htm

    Check that guy out. He's a consultant that wants to force his clients to use OS/2, even though there are virtually no apps for it. He also claims Windows will wear out your processor faster.

    I was first impressed with Mac zealots. Generally pretty clueless, but quite dedicated and commanded several BUZZWORDS. Then came the Linux zealots - typically much smarter, but too bent on "world domination" to remain objective and convincing. But the OS/2 zealots - maaaaaan, they take the cake.

    I think lack of APPLICATIONS and updates had a lot more to do with its demise than lack of marketing, too. Maybe. Just maybe. Slight possibility there.