Re: OS/2 2.0 for Can $80.00 (no taxes)

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From: Phillip R. Scarr
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1992 11:36

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In article <dsml8#g.nat@netcom.com> nat@netcom.com (Nathaniel Stitt) writes:
>In article <1992Jun20.013645.28594@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> prs@Turing.ORG (Phillip R. Scarr) writes:
>>Let's clear this up right now.  IBM is currently running a special deal.
>>From now until July 31st, ANYONE can get OS/2 2.0 for $49 whether they
>>have Windoze or not, whether they have DOS or not.  ANYONE can get it
>>for this price.
>>
>Well, I called IBM right after I saw the initial article about this offer.
>The guy at IBM knew nothing about it.  He said it was available as an
>*upgrade only* at the $49 price.  Let's please clear this up because I
>actually will order OS/2 if I can get the FULL PACKAGE (non-upgrade) for
>$49.

I'm beginning to think I had a rogue operator or one who didn't really
understand my question.  I will call and confirm or deny this with my
contacts at NDD and throught the order number on Monday and I'll post my
findings here.  I apologize for leading people astray with my
previous confirmation.  The operator I got was pretty sure about the
price being $49 for a fresh version (no upgrade required).

>
>nat@netcom.com
>
>
	-Phil


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