OS/2 CONNECT
For OS/2 Users - By OS/2 Users

AUGUST 1997
Volume 3, Number 8

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The Bluebird operating system will run 16-bit Windows applications but will not run 32-bit Windows applications. IBM does not view this lack of support as a major hindrance, according to company officials, despite the growing number of Windows NT applications.

- Ed Scannell
InfoWorld
June 23, 1997

"A year or two ago we were stymied about what to do about Windows support, there were was just no way we could keep up with all the API changes Microsoft was making to Windows. But if 100% Pure Java captures a big chunk of the market, there will be lots of room for us to maneuver (against Microsoft)."

- Mike Lawrie
General Manager, IBM PSP
InfoWorld
June 23, 1997

The JDK package is intended to give Java applications that run on OS/2 Warp desktops a 30% performance boost. And users said IBM's support for Java is an important factor in deciding whether to continue with OS/2.

- Laura DiDio
Computerworld
June 30, 1997
"IBM issues beta Java kit for OS/2 Warp 4"

(See Editorial Page for related story)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Purpose & How Distributed
  • What's New in this Issue?
  • Subscription Request
  • OS/2 Suggestion Box
  • OS/2 Product Priority List - UPDATED!
  • Sound Off!
  • Editorial Page
  • World Reports
  • Calendar of Events
  • Contacts
  • Publications
  • News & Press Releases
  • Graphic of the Month
  • OS/2 Tips, Tricks & Keys
  • Software Shopper
  • Products & Services

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