Stepping Up To OS/2 2.0

245 Pages·1992·13.1 MB·English

by  Robert Albrecht and Michael Plura

A ™~ NEW for
05/2 2.0
Upgrade from DOS and/or Windows in a hurry
Install OS/2 2.0 without hassles - tricks and tips
Configure OS/2 2.0 for DOS, Windows, multitasking
and printing
Understand the new High Performance File System
Use the Workplace Shell
Learn to use OS/2 2.0 Productivity Folder programs
<a Includes complete command reference
by Robert Albrecht and Michael Plura
A Data Becker Book

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POSE SP ca NEW for
05/2 2.0
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~ Upgrade from DOS and/or Windows in a hurry
by Robert Albrecht and Michael Plura
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A Data Becker Book
Copyright © 1992 Abacus
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Editors Louise Benzer, Robbin Markley, Al
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Albrecht, Robert M., 1970-
Stepping up to OS/2 / Robert Albrecht, Michael Plura.
Da “Cis
Includes index.
ISBN 1-55755-160-X : $16.95
1. Operating systems (Computers) 2. MS OS/2 (Computer
file)
I. Plura, Michael, 1965- . II. Title.
QA76.76.063A42 1992 92-25284
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Preface
IBM actually did it, OS/2 2.0 is a real product. We congratulate the
developers in Boca Raton.
Long before IBM's announcement, a number of tremendous features were
already being attributed to OS/2 2.0. When IBM made its official
announcement, OS/2 sounded too good to be true.
However, IBM kept its promises. OS/2 2.0 is a solid, quick, powerful,
reliable operating system. It also gives users the option of running DOS,
Windows and OS/2 applications, all at the same time. In other words, it's a
truly integrated platform.
From a technical standpoint, the system is absolutely irresistible. It offers
full memory protection and solid multitasking. It's also stable in networks
and offers a highly consistent user interface. In addition, OS/2 is easier to
program, because it works with a linear memory model and has a well
defined user interface.
For once the advertising claim;
A Better DOS than DOS and a better Windows than Windows
is more than just an advertising claim, it's the truth.
This book is meant for users who are already familiar with DOS and
Windows and would like to step-up to OS/2 2.0. We won't cover every
detail of OS/2 2.0, that would be beyond the scope of this book. We will
give DOS and Windows users a brief overview of OS/2 2.0 features and
benefits and show them how they can painlessly step-up to OS/2 2.0.
We have marked the most important paragraphs with the following icons:
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This is the Note icon. Paragraphs with this icon contain important notes,
make sure to read these paragraphs.
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warnings that will help you avoid any pitfalls or disasters.
Robert M. Albrecht and Michael Plura

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Table of Contents
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