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OS2 Mag Nov 2021 - Test

OS2 Mag Nov 2021 - Test copy to gain interest

Keywords: OS/2 IBM Arca Niva

Volume ‐ Issue 1 ‐ November 2021 NEWS

Reviews

OS/2 Latest Software

Arca Noae Version 5

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Help is needed to
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this OS/2

Magazine
Intrested ?

In this OS/2 Magazine release
we have a look at the OS/2 ‐

Arca OS Graphical User
Interface ‐ Now time to

update?

OS/2 Magazine 2021

Can We Run
OS/2 on
Modern
Hardware ?
ArcaOS runs…
Running OS/2 Arca Nova on a Modern
PC......Wiki it .... …OS/2 applications (32‐bit and 16‐bit)
…16‐bit Windows applications

ArcaOS supports symmetric multiprocessing systems …DOS applications
with up to 64 processor cores, although it is …ported Linux applications
recommended to disable hyperthreading.[7] As of …select 32‐bit Windows applications
version 5.0.6, ArcaOS is ACPI 6.1‐compliant and …Java applications
includes the 20200717 release of ACPICA.[12] …Qt applications
While ArcaOS is a 32‐bit operating system, it has …REXX applications
limited PAE support which allows it to use RAM in
excess of 4GB as a RAM disk.[5] https://www.arcanoae.com
ArcaOS supports being run as a virtual machine guest
inside VirtualBox, VMware ESXi, VMWare
Workstation and Microsoft Virtual PC.[11]

In addition to the device drivers included with OS/2
Warp 4, ArcaOS includes a variety of drivers

Throw Back ‐ 1990'sdeveloped by Arca Noae, and various third parties:

Network adapters are supported either with Arca
Noae's MultiMac[13] technology, which employs
FreeBSD driver code, or a selection of GenMAC[14]
drivers. Support for wireless networking is somewhat
limited, though MultiMac support for additional
chipsets is planned for future releases of ArcaOS.[15]
ArcaOS replaces the 16‐bit IBM OS/2 USB driver with
a new 32‐bit driver capable of supporting USB 2.0
and USB 3.0 controllers.[16][17]
Audio support utilizes the Uniaud[18] generic audio
driver, now maintained by Arca Noae. Uniaud is
based on the ALSA framework from the Linux kernel.
In addition, a selection of device‐specific drivers are
included with ArcaOS. A new audio driver is planned
for future releases of ArcaOS, based on FreeBSD
audio drivers.[15]
Video support is provided by Panorama[19] generic
unaccelerated VESA driver, or SNAP[20] accelerated
video driver. Features such as acceleration and multi‐
head are supported for a limited number of graphics
chipsets. Support for these features in additional
chipsets, such as the Intel HD series, is planned.[15]
Storage drivers are available for IDE, AHCI, NVMe
and a number of SCSI adapters.[21][22]
Support for printers is provided by the eCups project,
which is based on the open source CUPS printing
system for Unix.[23]

OS/2 Magazine 2021

NEWS

OS/2 Museum West,

Do you want to contribute First pic is the OS/2
to this OS/2 Magazine if so Museum West,
please let me know. then a group photo of
Justin warpstock attendees,
[email protected] and a couple pics of
books and software.

(c) Adam West . 19 Nov 2019

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840897616129463

OS/2 Magazine 2021

OS/2
GAMES

DOOM for Os/2

Retrocade for OS/2

GNukem for OS/2

Classic Chess for OS/2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_OS/2_games

OS/2 Magazine 2021 https://www.arcanoae.com/shop/

Yes you can still purchase OS/2

ArcaOS 5.0 – personal edition
$129.00 USD

Description

ArcaOS 5.0 – personal edition brings you OS/2 power
and performance like never before. With support for a
full range of existing and new OS/2 software, running
on modern multi‐core and multi‐processor systems,
take your OS/2 experience to the next level for the 21st
century. The ArcaOS Personal Edition is for individual
users who will not be using it for business.

System Requirements for ArcaOS
Intel Pentium Pro / AMD K6 or higher CPU; 64 bit CPU’s are supported.
512MB RAM (2GB recommended).
Traditional BIOS (or fully‐capable CSM for UEFI‐based systems).
Supported card/chipset for network access (see this wiki page for more details).
Supported card/chipset for audio (see this wiki page for more details).
2GB free disk space.
USB or PS/2 port for keyboard and/or mouse.
DVD drive (internal or USB‐attached) or USB stick (flash drive) at least 2GB in size required for installation;
DVD burner required to create DVD installation media (not necessary for USB stick).

OS/2 Magazine 2021

IBM PS/2 it ‐ A Look Back at the PS/2

The Personal System/2 or PS/2 is IBM's third generation of personal computers. Released in
1987, it officially replaced the IBM PC, XT, AT, and PC Convertible in IBM's lineup. Many of
the PS/2's innovations, such as the 16550 UART (serial port), 1440 KB 3.5‐inch floppy disk
format, Model M keyboard layout, 72‐pin SIMMs, the PS/2 port, and the VGA video
standard, went on to become standards in the broader PC market.[2][3]

The PS/2 line was created by IBM partly in an attempt to recapture control of the PC
market by introducing the advanced yet proprietary Micro Channel architecture (MCA) on
higher‐end models. These models were in the strange position of being incompatible with
the IBM‐compatible hardware standards previously established by IBM and adopted in the
PC industry. However IBM's initial PS/2 computers were popular with target market
corporate buyers, and by September 1988 IBM reported that it had sold 3 million PS/2
machines. This was only 18 months after the new range had been introduced.

Most major PC manufacturers balked at IBM's licensing terms for MCA‐compatible
hardware, particularly the per‐machine royalties. In 1992, Macworld stated that "IBM lost
control of its own market and became a minor player with its own technology."[4]

The OS/2 operating system was announced at the same time as the PS/2 line and was
intended to be the primary operating system for models with Intel 80286 or later processors.
However, at the time of the first shipments, only IBM PC DOS 3.3 was available. OS/2 1.0
(text‐mode only) and Microsoft's Windows 2.0 became available several months later. IBM
also released AIX PS/2, a UNIX operating system for PS/2 models with Intel 386 or later
processors. Cont ........................

OS/2 Magazine 2021

Classic IBM PS/2
adverts ‐ Enjoy

OS/2 Magazine 2021

Indepth Review of OS/2 and
Windows 10 / 11 ‐ GUI

By Author Justin Coleman

Analyst

Welcome to my review of why
OS/2 is still current in the
Windows era and why this OS
has never been just swept under
the carpet. Why did it not die
and become a peace of history.
Look at the present and future
of OS/2 now called ArcaOS

OS/2 had Many see windows as a forward thinking OS
one of the and all the bells as whistles that come with
most the new inferface but has it ever involved?
advanced
Object Looking back and compare witht the, lets say
Orentated Windows 98 we realy do not see a hugh
GUI of all change in the basic gui style, yes it looks
time ? cleaner but has it changed
and in my option it has not.
We still stuck witht he start
menu and the classic list
of apps still like windows 95.

The object ortentated desktop still commands attention to day and
still stands up to the day to day use. We have features such as
Shadow Shortcuts, Shortcuts that follow the file, Templates,
Customised windows, in fact it go well beyond what OS GUI can do
today. So why did it not cross over to windows? My
option is that the licance still holds with IBM over the
GUI but please comment if this is incorrect. But we
still have all these fetures today due to ArcaOS
bringing OS/2 into the 2021. cont ...

OS/2 Magazine 2021

Looking
at
ArcaOS
today in
2021

While still remaining the core of OS/2 from the Warp era we see a lovely
presented GUI. Now with support for full colur and a revamp icon set. Arca OS
still have the option to revert back to a OS/2 Warp 4 style interface but all the
same features are under the hood.

Virtual desktop are loaded straight
after starting the OS and a revamp
menu bar. This I think in my option is
hit and miss but its still easy to use and
find what you need. All of the options are there with
the right mouse click and you get a tab notebook style
options to customise you folder or desktop.

ArcaOS is on version 5 whats next? the future?

Its never going to be a 64bit OS due
to the codebase still held tight by IBM
but regarding the interface well in my
option its going to have to change.
Even though OS/2 users poke sticks at
Windows the latest version looks nice
and to most people using PCs
everyday, the users this is what
matters. Since we do not have to
worry about graphics, memory, cpu
limitations these day. Is REXX going to
stand up to the challange or is this too
muct?. Shouid it have a Dark Mode
now? Options? Cont ...

OS/2 Magazine 2021

Big thank you to the ArcaOS Team

In the end we must give a big thank you to the ArcaOS Team for keeping the
great OS current and been able to install on modern hardware. In the pipeline
we see a future of UFEI support and a even better installer.

So from me the author keep up the good work and thanks for keeping OS/2
alive.

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