[comp.os.os2.programmer] **** INFO. ON GETTING OS/2 2.0 BETA ****

rdthomps@vela.acs.oakland.edu (Robert D. Thompson) (04/27/91)

	Can someone *please* provide me with information on
	getting or applying for the OS/2 2.0 Beta. program.

	I am in desparate need for several of its features including
	the ability to run multiple *ACTIVE* DOS sessions, and
	to possibly to run native Windows application binaries.

	Thanks a lot...Regards |(8>
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Robert

Conrad.Bullock@comp.vuw.ac.nz (Conrad Bullock) (04/28/91)

In article <6155@vela.acs.oakland.edu>, rdthomps@vela.acs.oakland.edu
(Robert D. Thompson) writes:
|> 	Can someone *please* provide me with information on
|> 	getting or applying for the OS/2 2.0 Beta. program.
|> 
|> 	I am in desparate need for several of its features including
|> 	the ability to run multiple *ACTIVE* DOS sessions, and
|> 	to possibly to run native Windows application binaries.

How about Windows 3.0 in enhanced mode :-)

The easiest way is to go to your local IBM branch and ask to join the IBM
OS/2 2.0 `Early Experience Program'. Note however that the current beta
release (6.123) does NOT include the Windows BCL (Binary Compatibility
Layer).
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