Just remembering the history. Microsoft wanted all of us using Windows NT. Since NT used a lot of RAM just like OS/2 they created a mediocre OS until the RAM get inexpensive and they can stick us NT. These mediocre OSes were Win95, Win98 and Windows Me. Finally they merge to NT with Windows XP.
OS/2 2.11 (boot diskettes), Warp 3 (boot diskettes), Warp 4 (boot diskettes) and Warp 4.52 (Bootable CD) runs very well on VirtualBox. The host machine need to have a processor with VT-x support (i3, i5, i5 or the AMD stuff for virtualization).
If you want to convert the.dsk, use WinImage (http://www.winimage.com/download.htm) and convert the.dsk to.ima. VirtualBox can run them fine.
VirtualPC and Parallels can also run OS/2. VMWare not.
I really hope that someday our community can have an open source OS/2 clone. We have several pieces, like WPS components, SOM, parts of Presentation Manager (PM), and some driver. But it still requires a lot of efforts to put it together and create an open source distro.
We need more developer horse power, but skilled resourced on OS/2 architecture are hard to get on this days.
The OS/2 community is in need of open source clone for our beloved OS.
We have partially open source components on all the layers, but some need to be finished and glue them together.
We need:
- Workplace Shell replacement (xWorkplace can be used)
- SOM replacement (FreeSOM can be used)
- OpenDOC (docshell)
- PM (Presentation Manager) replacement (FreePM can be used but is missing a more)
- OS/2 Kernel replacement
- TCPIP replacement.
- Drivers
- OSFree project code can also be used.
I think that the copyleft adoption is next. Currently corporations like non-copyleft open source licenses like Apache, eclipse so they can create commercial derivative works. The next step is don't caring about commercial software anymore and focusing 100% in services, turning on the obligatory open source on derivate works.... nah... don't have the time to think on details.
If there is not apparent reason that anger the Google gods, the other thing that came to mind is that there is always a dumbass that deleted the wrong accounts by mistake...wait...wait... the conspiracy theories are always more fun.
I really think that grammar is important. But from what I have noticed in my native language (Spanish), there is also a "non-evolution" of it. Sure, new words are included every day, but there is not evolution to try to make the language and written communication easier.
I was hoping someday that the "v" will be deprecated and all words starts using only "b":)
Living here in Ecuador I always complains when the stuff is only available for access in the US and not in the rest of the world.
Now is payback time !!!!...ha ha...
...but seriusly, Im also against this. We are globalized now, this kind of things has to stop. Everybody should have access to the same things on the internet.
I want a law that:
- Force that all source code of commercial software products must be allowed for inspection of the customer (source code under the license the manufacturer wants).
- Allows abandomware to be use legally.
- Force the release of abamdomware (discontinued software) source code under an open source license.
Statcounter. It is very possible that you will get a reply from Microsoft spin doctors saying you are complete wrong because you are not considering the chicken population at China.
Do not reply anymore, it just an effort to make you waist more resources answering to their non-sense.
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Just remembering the history. Microsoft wanted all of us using Windows NT. Since NT used a lot of RAM just like OS/2 they created a mediocre OS until the RAM get inexpensive and they can stick us NT. These mediocre OSes were Win95, Win98 and Windows Me. Finally they merge to NT with Windows XP.
I was able to run it on an Intel with i5, and a Thinkpad L420. It may not be perfect (some wireless drivers are missing) but it can run.
I also can help you on the www.os2world.com forum. Regards.
OS/2 2.11 (boot diskettes), Warp 3 (boot diskettes), Warp 4 (boot diskettes) and Warp 4.52 (Bootable CD) runs very well on VirtualBox. The host machine need to have a processor with VT-x support (i3, i5, i5 or the AMD stuff for virtualization).
.dsk, use WinImage (http://www.winimage.com/download.htm) and convert the .dsk to .ima. VirtualBox can run them fine.
If you want to convert the
VirtualPC and Parallels can also run OS/2. VMWare not.
I really hope that someday our community can have an open source OS/2 clone. We have several pieces, like WPS components, SOM, parts of Presentation Manager (PM), and some driver. But it still requires a lot of efforts to put it together and create an open source distro. We need more developer horse power, but skilled resourced on OS/2 architecture are hard to get on this days.
"we need to squeeze more money out of consumers to pay the lawyers."
The OS/2 community is in need of open source clone for our beloved OS.
We have partially open source components on all the layers, but some need to be finished and glue them together.
We need:
- Workplace Shell replacement (xWorkplace can be used)
- SOM replacement (FreeSOM can be used)
- OpenDOC (docshell)
- PM (Presentation Manager) replacement (FreePM can be used but is missing a more)
- OS/2 Kernel replacement
- TCPIP replacement.
- Drivers
- OSFree project code can also be used.
..to fix the Y10K bug.
You don't say "we may buy", "we could buy", "we could do...". You do it and your announce it later. Haven't learn anything from Léo Apotheker?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_ice_(aircraft)
I think that the copyleft adoption is next. Currently corporations like non-copyleft open source licenses like Apache, eclipse so they can create commercial derivative works. The next step is don't caring about commercial software anymore and focusing 100% in services, turning on the obligatory open source on derivate works. ... nah... don't have the time to think on details.
Came on, if you really want dual boot, let put it as option as much of OSes possible.
VirtualBox runs OS/2 as guest!!! that's a must for VM engine :)
The only winner are the lawyers of both sides.
Samsung pays one billion dollars.
The consumer pays Samsung and Apple for the patents.
Apple store is designed as a modern museum.
...the new one is better
If there is not apparent reason that anger the Google gods, the other thing that came to mind is that there is always a dumbass that deleted the wrong accounts by mistake. ..wait...wait... the conspiracy theories are always more fun.
I really think that grammar is important. But from what I have noticed in my native language (Spanish), there is also a "non-evolution" of it. Sure, new words are included every day, but there is not evolution to try to make the language and written communication easier. I was hoping someday that the "v" will be deprecated and all words starts using only "b" :)
Living here in Ecuador I always complains when the stuff is only available for access in the US and not in the rest of the world. ...ha ha...
...but seriusly, Im also against this. We are globalized now, this kind of things has to stop. Everybody should have access to the same things on the internet.
Now is payback time !!!!
..is it worthy?
It is a good time for Desktop/Laptop makers start to ship Android??
I want a law that: - Force that all source code of commercial software products must be allowed for inspection of the customer (source code under the license the manufacturer wants). - Allows abandomware to be use legally. - Force the release of abamdomware (discontinued software) source code under an open source license.
Statcounter. It is very possible that you will get a reply from Microsoft spin doctors saying you are complete wrong because you are not considering the chicken population at China. Do not reply anymore, it just an effort to make you waist more resources answering to their non-sense.
...yes, we have on the list drugs, guns and girls taking pictures of their meals. Thanks to the system for stopping the last one.
WTF?