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25 Years of IBM's OS/2

Posted by samzenpus on from the back-in-the-day dept.

harrymcc writes "On April 2nd, 1987 — 25 years ago today — IBM announced OS/2. It was supposed to be the next-generation operating system that would replace DOS. It never did. But for a famous failure, it's doing okay — it still runs the computers that manage the New York Subway's Metrocard fare cards, for instance. Over at TIME.com, I've taken a look at its occasional triumphs, frequent tribulations and enduring legacy."

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  1. Gates schooled IBM... by Trip6 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...on aggressive partnering and OEM tactics. That was his real contribution to MS, nothing technical.

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  2. Re:When OS meant Computer by Another,+completely · · Score: 5, Insightful

    fierce and underhanded business tactics

    My memory is that you could buy Windows for $60, or OS/2 for $500 or thereabouts. Always thought that might have had something to do with it.