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IBM OS/2 Warp Beta II Version CD-Rom, +Plus+ Bonus Pak, August 1994
Appearance: Used
Functionality: Untested
Description:
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As pictured, Two OS/2 Warp Beta CDs.
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Stock#:C1573.Z105#0.5
Details from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS/2:
Released in 1994, OS/2 version 3.0 was labelled as OS/2 Warp to highlight the new performance benefits, and generally to freshen the product image. "Warp" had originally been the internal IBM name for the release: IBM claimed that it had used Star Trek terms as internal names for prior OS/2 releases, and that this one seemed appropriate for external use as well. At the launch of OS/2 Warp in 1994, Patrick Stewart was to be the Master of Ceremonies; however Kate Mulgrew[39] of the then-upcoming series Star Trek: Voyager substituted for him at the last minute.[40][41]
OS/2 Warp offers a host of benefits over OS/2 2.1, notably broader hardware support, greater multimedia capabilities, Internet-compatible networking, and it includes a basic office application suite known as IBM Works. It was released in two versions: the less expensive "Red Spine" and the more expensive "Blue Spine" (named for the color of their boxes). "Red Spine" was designed to support Microsoft Windows applications by utilizing any existing installation of Windows on the computer's hard drive. "Blue Spine" includes Windows support in its own installation, and so can support Windows applications without a Windows installation. As most computers were sold with Microsoft Windows pre-installed and the price was less, "Red Spine" was the more popular product.[42] OS/2 Warp Connect—which has full LAN client support built-in—followed in mid-1995. Warp Connect was nicknamed "Grape".[18]
In OS/2 2.0, most performance-sensitive subsystems, including the graphics (Gre) and multimedia (MMPM/2) systems, were updated to 32-bit code in a fixpack, and included as part of OS/2 2.1. Warp 3 brought about a fully 32-bit windowing system, while Warp 4 introduced the object-oriented 32-bit GRADD display driver model.
Developer IBM
Microsoft (1.0–1.3)
Written in C, C++ and assembly language
Working state Historical, now developed as ArcaOS
Source model Closed source
Initial release December 1987; 37 years ago
Latest release 4.52 / December 2001; 23 years ago
Marketing target Professionals, servers
Available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Slovenian, Portuguese, Russian
Platforms x86, PowerPC
Kernel type Hybrid kernel
Influenced by MS-DOS, IBM PC DOS
Default
user interface Workplace Shell
License Proprietary
Succeeded by eComStation
ArcaOS
Functionality: Untested
Description:
============
As pictured, Two OS/2 Warp Beta CDs.
*** Although it appears in good shape, we are unable to test this item. Please review the warranty and returns policy ***
Warranty and Returns:
=====================
This product is being sold AS-IS without any warranty. Returns are not accepted. To ensure that this is the right product for your needs, we’re happy to answer any questions.
Shipping:
=========
- Other shipping methods are available – contact us for details.
- Combined shipping is available for most items – contact us for details.
- Local pickup is also available at no cost.
About Us:
=========
The Computer Preservation Group is dedicated to the preservation of historical computers. To help fund ongoing operations, select items are made available. To learn more, please visit our website. Thank you for your support!
Stock#:C1573.Z105#0.5
Details from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS/2:
Released in 1994, OS/2 version 3.0 was labelled as OS/2 Warp to highlight the new performance benefits, and generally to freshen the product image. "Warp" had originally been the internal IBM name for the release: IBM claimed that it had used Star Trek terms as internal names for prior OS/2 releases, and that this one seemed appropriate for external use as well. At the launch of OS/2 Warp in 1994, Patrick Stewart was to be the Master of Ceremonies; however Kate Mulgrew[39] of the then-upcoming series Star Trek: Voyager substituted for him at the last minute.[40][41]
OS/2 Warp offers a host of benefits over OS/2 2.1, notably broader hardware support, greater multimedia capabilities, Internet-compatible networking, and it includes a basic office application suite known as IBM Works. It was released in two versions: the less expensive "Red Spine" and the more expensive "Blue Spine" (named for the color of their boxes). "Red Spine" was designed to support Microsoft Windows applications by utilizing any existing installation of Windows on the computer's hard drive. "Blue Spine" includes Windows support in its own installation, and so can support Windows applications without a Windows installation. As most computers were sold with Microsoft Windows pre-installed and the price was less, "Red Spine" was the more popular product.[42] OS/2 Warp Connect—which has full LAN client support built-in—followed in mid-1995. Warp Connect was nicknamed "Grape".[18]
In OS/2 2.0, most performance-sensitive subsystems, including the graphics (Gre) and multimedia (MMPM/2) systems, were updated to 32-bit code in a fixpack, and included as part of OS/2 2.1. Warp 3 brought about a fully 32-bit windowing system, while Warp 4 introduced the object-oriented 32-bit GRADD display driver model.
Developer IBM
Microsoft (1.0–1.3)
Written in C, C++ and assembly language
Working state Historical, now developed as ArcaOS
Source model Closed source
Initial release December 1987; 37 years ago
Latest release 4.52 / December 2001; 23 years ago
Marketing target Professionals, servers
Available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Slovenian, Portuguese, Russian
Platforms x86, PowerPC
Kernel type Hybrid kernel
Influenced by MS-DOS, IBM PC DOS
Default
user interface Workplace Shell
License Proprietary
Succeeded by eComStation
ArcaOS