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IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
May 3, 2024 · Fundamentals

The Rise and Fall of OS/2: A Historical Look at IBM and Microsoft’s Joint Operating System

In April 2024 the Hobbes OS/2 Archive announced its shutdown, prompting a detailed historical overview of OS/2’s joint IBM‑Microsoft development, its competition with Windows, its lingering enterprise use, and the broader lesson that legacy operating systems continue to underpin many critical applications today.

IBMLegacy SystemsMicrosoft
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The Rise and Fall of OS/2: A Historical Look at IBM and Microsoft’s Joint Operating System
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 21, 2020 · Fundamentals

The Rise and Fall of OS/2: A Historical and Technical Analysis

This article chronicles the development, challenges, and ultimate decline of IBM’s OS/2 operating system, detailing its partnership with Microsoft, hardware and software hurdles, market competition, and the lessons modern tech companies can draw from its ambitious yet ill-fated journey.

IBMMicrosoftOS/2
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The Rise and Fall of OS/2: A Historical and Technical Analysis