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From: duggan@ecs.umass.edu
Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.misc
Subject: OS/2 benefits.
Message-ID: <13565.28258a0e@ecs.umass.edu>
Date: 6 May 91 16:53:34 GMT
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Hello,

I have a question. Being a relatively new user into the world of OS/2 by 
virtue of the fact that these are the systems I am performing some research
on. I was wondering about the expected longevity of the OS/2 operating
system and if it is possible to place it on a IBM-CLONE. Would a Compaq work
well under OS/2? Or is this operating system mainly PS/2 based?

I am considering purchasing a machine, but must first consider the operating
system. Also, is there any other system that can take advantage of the 
32-bit processors? Does IBM PS/2 fully take advantage of them? 

How compatible/expensive are the peripherals for the PS/2? I attempted to
buy a mouse for a system owned by a friend and was told that only the high
priced mouses were available.

Any information that I can acquire regarding this matter will be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,

	John F. Duggan

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