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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.