ArcaOS 5.0 - a new version of OS / 2 has become available to the public.
May 15, many years later, a new incarnation of the IBM OS / 2 operating system from Arca Noae called ArcaOS 5.0 was released. The OS is now available in two versions: for personal and commercial use. The latter includes priority support and longer service life.
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OS / 2 sales ended in 2001, when IBM realized that it could not compete with Windows. Support for the operating system ceased in 2006. However, during this time, the OS has found its use in ATMs and other niche products. Shortly after the end of sales, users sent a petition to IBM with a request to open the OS / 2 code, but it was rejected . The system was developed in partnership with Microsoft (then the company went its own way and began developing Windows), which imposed certain restrictions on the distribution of source codes.
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And a few years later, a new version of ArcaOS 5.0 appeared, which acts as an update for both eCS ( eComStation - a modified OS / 2 version, still released with IBM permission) and OS / 2 and can work with native OS applications. / 2, Windows 3.1 and DOS.
The operating system runs on Intel Pentium Pro, AMD K6 or higher processors, but only in 32-bit mode. Expansion CSM (Compatibility Support Module) allows the system to work on UEFI-machines, also supports work with audio files and USB-devices. Any modules (including wireless ones) with chipsets supporting MultiMac, GenMAC, etc. will be able to bring ArcaOS 5.0 to the network. VirtualBox, VMware ESXi and VirtualPC will also work with the new system.
The version for personal use now costs $ 99, a commercial decision costs $ 229. For both products, the developers promise to provide regular updates.
The company is engaged in the support and development of new and existing software, drivers and services for the OS / 2 operating system. Arca Noae was founded in 2014 by a group of developers working on the eComStation project.
IBM is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of hardware and software, as well as IT services and consulting services. The company was founded in 1911. Today, IBM manufactures server hardware, mainframes, supercomputers, data storage systems, software.
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/ Flickr / nathan duderstadt / ccOS / 2 sales ended in 2001, when IBM realized that it could not compete with Windows. Support for the operating system ceased in 2006. However, during this time, the OS has found its use in ATMs and other niche products. Shortly after the end of sales, users sent a petition to IBM with a request to open the OS / 2 code, but it was rejected . The system was developed in partnership with Microsoft (then the company went its own way and began developing Windows), which imposed certain restrictions on the distribution of source codes.
')
And a few years later, a new version of ArcaOS 5.0 appeared, which acts as an update for both eCS ( eComStation - a modified OS / 2 version, still released with IBM permission) and OS / 2 and can work with native OS applications. / 2, Windows 3.1 and DOS.
The operating system runs on Intel Pentium Pro, AMD K6 or higher processors, but only in 32-bit mode. Expansion CSM (Compatibility Support Module) allows the system to work on UEFI-machines, also supports work with audio files and USB-devices. Any modules (including wireless ones) with chipsets supporting MultiMac, GenMAC, etc. will be able to bring ArcaOS 5.0 to the network. VirtualBox, VMware ESXi and VirtualPC will also work with the new system.
The version for personal use now costs $ 99, a commercial decision costs $ 229. For both products, the developers promise to provide regular updates.
Arca Noae - about company
The company is engaged in the support and development of new and existing software, drivers and services for the OS / 2 operating system. Arca Noae was founded in 2014 by a group of developers working on the eComStation project.
IBM - about company
IBM is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of hardware and software, as well as IT services and consulting services. The company was founded in 1911. Today, IBM manufactures server hardware, mainframes, supercomputers, data storage systems, software.
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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/329200/
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