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From: keating@rex.cs.tulane.edu (John Keating)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.misc
Subject: Re: OS/2 2.0 is here! READ THIS, you'll be impressed
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Date: 2 May 91 20:30:10 GMT
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In <1626@msa3b.UUCP> kevin@msa3b.UUCP (Kevin P. Kleinfelter) writes:

> Alt Win Dev cost:
>		DOS 3.3				$60 *s
>		Windows 3.0			$80 *e <<
>		Borland C++			$95 *e <<
>		--------------------------------------
>		TOTAL (with ed prices)		$235 edu

>In fact, DOS 3.x is often bundled with a clone, at no additional charge,
>giving an effective educational price for Win development at $175.

Now, many clones also bundle Win3.  Subtract another $80 dollars.  (Now, mind
you, the Borland C++ price is still educational (and I think upgrade), but
the price is still fairly low.)

If we're lucky, clone manufacturers will start bundling OS/2 2.x with their 
systems.

John
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