I began writing this column a long time ago, but this time it is impossible to find OS/2 news here in Switzerland. This is due to the lack of IBM marketing of the product, which leads to more and more companies and private people moving away from OS/2. This makes it nearly impossible for me to continue my column. I do most of my work on non-OS/2 workstations and expect that OS/2 will be dead here in Switzerland soon. Whenever I find some OS/2 news here in the German-speaking part of Europe, I'll come back to you.
I must admit, that a year ago, this would have been the last thing I expected, but it looks like IBM wants OS/2 to die. Some specific reasons:
Good luck to all of you.
Warped regards.
Rene is an AS/400 technical consultant, an IBM Certified OS/2 Engineer, and a proponent of OS/2 on the PC. Rene also serves on the board of directors for the 'COMMON Switzerland' (AS/400 user group).
EDITOR's NOTE: I want to personally thank Rene for his contributions to OS/2 CONNECT. Like the rest of us, he is a strong proponent of OS/2 who is frustrated with IBM's marketing policies. We wish Rene every success in his future endeavors. His voice will be missed. - Tim Bryce