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Glen Dell <dellgm@tartarus.uwa.edu.au> writes:


>Just some information...

>I've heard rumours that Chicago (or Windows95) is not a stand-alone
>operating system.  I've heard that it works the same as previous
>versions of Windows, just that it needs to run on top of Dos 7, and
>that Dos 7 is actually the 32-bit operating system.

To the best of my understanding the DOS is still 16 bit with large hooks
for the 32 bit windows. All your standard DOS files can be found, although
some have been renamed and made readonly and invisible.

>If this is true, why have Microsoft stated in press releases that
>Chicago is a stand-alone operating system?

I think they are trying get an extra rung up the ladder by claiming that it is
similar in design to NT - i.e. a desktop NT for home/buisiness. This would 
calm stabilty questions as NT has been out for quite some time.

The product itsself appears to be one complete package. As for the claims of 
stand alone, it would depend on context and they could very well be claiming
that the product will work on any machine that isn't networked...

Probobly on a smaller note OS/2 Warp seems to be gaining acceptance, and
MS might just be a little shy of it.

>Just wondering,
>Glen.

Any discrepancies in the above are the fault of my keyboard....

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