May 23, 2017 at 10:41ArcaOS 5.0 - the new version of OS / 2 became available to the general public
On May 15, many years later, a new incarnation of the IBM OS / 2 operating system from Arca Noae came out under the name ArcaOS 5.0. Now the OS is available in two versions: for personal and commercial use. The latter includes priority support and a longer service life. / Flickr / Nathan Duderstadt / CC
Sales of OS / 2 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 found its application in ATMs and other niche products. Shortly after the cessation of sales, users sent a petition to IBM asking them 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 version of OS / 2, nevertheless released with the permission of IBM), and OS / 2 and can work with native applications of OS systems / 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. Extension CSM (Compatibility Support Module) allows the system to work on UEFI-machines, it also supports the 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 can also work with the new system.
The version for personal use now costs $ 99, a commercial solution will cost $ 229. For both products, the developers promise to provide regular updates.
The company is engaged in supporting and developing new and existing software, drivers and services for the OS / 2 operating system. Arca Noae was founded in 2014 by a team 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, and software.
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. 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 version of OS / 2, nevertheless released with the permission of IBM), and OS / 2 and can work with native applications of OS systems / 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. Extension CSM (Compatibility Support Module) allows the system to work on UEFI-machines, it also supports the 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 can also work with the new system.
The version for personal use now costs $ 99, a commercial solution will cost $ 229. For both products, the developers promise to provide regular updates.
Arca Noae - about the company
The company is engaged in supporting and developing new and existing software, drivers and services for the OS / 2 operating system. Arca Noae was founded in 2014 by a team of developers working on the eComStation project.
IBM - About
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, and software.
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