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Keeping the OS/2 Flame Alive

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the burn-baby-burn dept.

nanday writes "Ever wondered what happened to OS/2? With IBM officially abandoning the operating system last year, users are relying on a third party version of OS/2 -- and, increasingly, using free and open source software to keep it alive." From the article: "According to Haverblad, the main reason that users stay with OS/2 is for 'features that Windows and Linux don't have yet.' He singles out the REstructured eXtended eXecutor (REXX), an interpreted programming language known for its ease of use, a 'rock solid kernel,' 'excellent multitasking,' and low system requirements. Haverblad also claims a lack of viruses and spyware and, referencing a report on OS/2 Warp Server by Secunia, fewer security vulnerabilities." Newsforge is also an OSTG site.

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  1. Let it go man! by gasmonso · · Score: 5, Funny

    I suppose there are people using the abacus too.

    http://religiousfreaks.com/
  2. A terse reply by I+Like+Pudding · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ever wondered what happened to OS/2?

    No.

  3. Keeping the OS/2 Flame Alive by Eric+Damron · · Score: 5, Funny

    OS/2 is the crappiest OS ever!

    How's that for keeping a flame alive?

    Joking... just joking...

    --
    The race isn't always to the swift... but that's the way to bet!
  4. I liked OS/2 by Kaenneth · · Score: 3, Funny

    But saying that it has few viruses, is like saying Unicorns don't need rabies shots...