Computer Chronicles - S10E18: OS/2

Name: OS/2
Genre: Talk
Released: 1993-03-09
Duration: 23 min

Mar 09, 1993TalkSeason 10, Episode 18

The OS/2 operating system started out as a joint venture between Microsoft and IBM. That venture fell apart as Microsoft went its own way with Windows. This program looks at IBM's OS/2 and compares its features to Microsoft's Windows 3.0. Demonstrations include Sound Impression, cc:Mail, Lotus 1-2-3, AmiPro, and SuperProject. Includes a visit to ZD Labs for their evaluation of Windows NT and to the annual IBM OS/2 conference. Guests include John Soyring, IBM's manager of software development, and Edwin Black, publisher of OS/2 Professional. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/os2_2

Cast: Stewart Cheifet

All Episodes - Season 10

01Computer ConnectivityOct 06, 1992 02Computers and PoliticsOct 13, 1992 03Computer SpeechOct 20, 1992 04Windows Enhancements: SoftwareOct 27, 1992 05Windows Enhancements: HardwareNov 03, 1992 06ETRE ViennaNov 10, 1992 07Secrets of Word PerfectNov 17, 1992 08Consumer Buying GuideDec 01, 1992 09Comdex FallDec 08, 1992 10Notebook ComputersDec 15, 1992 11New Generation SpreadsheetsJan 05, 1993 12Computer ArtJan 12, 1993 13Beginner's Guide to ComputingJan 19, 1993 14Electronic PublishingJan 26, 1993 15Computer ErgonomicsFeb 02, 1993 16CD-ROM SoftwareFeb 23, 1993 17Consumer Electronics Show 1993Mar 02, 1993 18OS/2Mar 09, 1993 19Digital PhotographyMar 23, 1993 20Creative Writing SoftwareMar 30, 1993 21The New MacsApr 13, 1993 22Organizer SoftwareApr 20, 1993 23SPA Codie Awards 1993Apr 27, 1993 24Visual Programming LanguagesMay 04, 1993 25Self Improvement SoftwareMay 18, 1993 26Computer Bowl V: Part 1May 25, 1993 27Computer Bowl V: Part 2Jun 01, 1993

Computer Chronicles S10E18 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "OS/2" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1993-03-09, this episode is part of Season 10 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The OS/2 operating system started out as a joint venture between Microsoft and IBM. That venture fell apart as Microsoft went its own way with Windows. This program looks at IBM's OS/2 and compares its features to Microsoft's Windows 3.0. Demonstrati...