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10741445@eng2.eng.monash.edu.au (PAUL TZU WEN) writes:

  Hmmm, I'll try not to be biased here.

>I am in the dark with OS2 - so could someone please help me out ? Firstly, 
>what is OS2 ? As far as I know it is some sort of operating system where you 
>can do multitasking. Is that correct ? My questions are:
>1) Is it any good ?

  I think so.

>2) What do you need to run it ?

  At least a 386 with at least 6 megs of RAM, in my opinion.  8 megs
wouldn't hurt.  I'm running on a 386 16mhz with 11 meg and OS/2
runs quite well.  You'll also want a VGA card and about 30 megs of
hard drive space (remember you're getting OS/2, WinOS/2, and DOS here).
You might also need a bit of patience, especially with older systems.
Remember, this is a new OPERATING SYSTEM, not a GUI over DOS.  It will
take some getting used to.

>3) How do other programs/games work with it ?

  I have yet to find a DOS program it won't run.  Games, however, may
run a bit slower than DOS.  I have a feeling that 32 bit access to 
your memeory may help there.  A faster CPU wouldn't hurt either.
  Windows 3.1 programs and any program that either puts your CPU
into protected mode or use their own memory manager will not work.
  Win 3.1 support is coming soon.

>Thanks in advance.

  Sure.  My advice is that if you are a power user, you will probably
like OS/2.  If you don't like change or tweaking your system, Win 3.1
may be a better bet.

-- 
  Bruce White(bewhite@matt.ksu.ksu.edu)
  "I live like I type - Fast, and with a lot of mistakes"