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Subject:Re: hardware needed for contractors From:Robert Bononno <bononno -at- ACF2 -dot- NYU -dot- EDU> Date:Fri, 6 May 1994 23:04:29 -0400
I'll have to toss in a second rock. I've been using OS/2 for about six
months and I definitely wouldn't call it a corporate OS by any means. I'm
a lone end user and I think it's the best thing since sliced bread. I
don't want to downplay the importance or ease of use of the Mac, but OS/2
has got the Windows environment beat hands down. Of course, if all you
need is a word processor, then good ole DOS will do.
Robert Bononno /// Techline
bononno -at- acf2 -dot- nyu -dot- edu
CIS 73670,1570
On Thu, 5 May 1994, Arlen P. Walker wrote:
> >***********************
> >4) What about os/2? Is anyone finding a need to have that installed?
> >
> >While this will probably bring OS/2 fanatics out of the woodwork to hurl
> >invective at me, my experience is that OS/2 is largely confined to a few nich
es
> >(such as corporate applications development tools) and its share is fading
> >even there. Unless you are planning to support such a niche, I wouldn't worr
y
> >about it.
> >
> Have to toss a rock in this pond. OS/2 sales continue to grow. I know of no
> corporate environment which has dropped it, once they've come up on it.
> It's still a dark horse, but unless you need it for one of your current
> markets, don't bother.
