From: peter@ferranti.com (peter da silva) Subject: Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Alpha release Linux/GNU/X unix clone on CDROM for PCs Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1992 01:25:39 GMT
In article <85100@ut-emx.uucp> rhaig@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Robert Haig) writes:
> Windows is NOT an operating system. OS2 is an operating system. Windows is
> a poor imitation of a weak attempt at an operating ENVIRONMENT.
No, Windows provides all the interesting components of an operating system.
It's a REALLY REALLY BAD operating system, mainly useful as an object
lesson in how not to design software for future growth, but it *is* an
operating system.
> OS2 is definately a better operating system than the earlier versions
> (and even the later versions) of MS(or PC)dos.
Well, yes. That's like saying a Caddilac is a better car than a rusted
out bike with coaster brakes and no gears.
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