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   Holger Granholm to Bob Klahn   
   Re: Windows 9 or WIndows   
   13 Nov 14 09:28:00   
   
   In a message dated 11-12-14, Bob Klahn said to Holger Granholm:   
      
   GM Bob,   
      
    HG> We do have it already, OS/2. I still use it as IBM created   
    HG> it but there is a newer version available known as   
    HG> EcomStation (eCSt) that takes care of the hardware   
    HG> advancement.   
      
   BK>  Ok, I looked it up, and downloaded the trial ISO. It is,   
   BK>  however, a bit expensive.   
      
   Yes, in my opinion too. That's why I stay with IBM's original OS/2 Warp4   
   It does however have some quirks when it comes to newer hardware.   
      
    HG> And what I see as a very large advantage is its use of   
    HG> memory both RAM and HD. My OS/2 operating system complete   
    HG> with GUI occupies 120 Mb on the HD. Programs are also very   
      
   BK>  That is interesting.   
      
   It's very important for me to have as much room for downloadable files   
   as possible for my users rather than using up memory for an op-system.   
      
   CU AGN,   
      
   Holger   
      
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    * MR/2 2.30 * "Sam", OH0NC - Aland Islands / 20 deg. E / 60 deg. N   
      
      
   --- PCBoard (R) v15.22 (OS/2) 2   
    * Origin: Coming to you from the Sunny Aland Islands. (2:20/228)   

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