From: larry@tsd.arlut.utexas.edu (Larry Maturo)
Subject: Re: Doug Hamilton responds
Organization: Applied Research Labs, The University of Texas at Austin
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 15:15:40 GMT

In article <C16402.50I@panix.com> os2man@panix.com (Larry Salomon Jr.) writes:
>Since Doug is a friend, I sent him a copy of the article which originally
>stated that his NT product outsells the OS/2 version; he sent a reply which
>stated that it does by a factor of 5-7 to 1 (depending on the cycle of the
>moon and whether or not Jupiter is in the 2nd house :) .  I did explain to
>him the discussion that followed and how it is probably because he has no
>real competition on the NT platform while he does on the OS/2 platform.
>
>Doug also went on to describe every gripe on could possibly have about OS/2
>(and some I haven't heard yet :) and how he is fed up with IBM and is sure
>that NT will sink OS/2.  I feel sorry for him in a way, because MS did a
>hell of a job on wooing him over to the NT camp, and that has clouded his
>judgement...
>
>...Before you even touch the "flame" key, let me state now that I do not
>think either NT or OS/2 will sink the other.  I think that, when NT is
>finished and released (whenever that will be), it will stir up the market-
>place in a big way (that's as nebulous as I can get :) .  So, for those
>who still feel the urge - 'cat flames /dev/nul' .
>
>Anyways, I just thought you guys would like to know.
>
>Cheers,
>Q
>-- 
>"If you choose not to decide, you  | "My other body is in the shop" - seen
> still have made a choice" - Rush  |  on a T-shirt
>------------------------------------------------------------------------


Unless, of course, they are BOTH (Windows and OS2) sunk by pink (Taligent).  It
appears not to be associated with OS2 at all as the following job add seems to
show: 



At Taligent, we are developing an exciting new technology foundation that
will usher in the next wave of computing.  We are building a new fully
object-oriented computing environment that will accelerate the pace of
innovation at all levels of the computer industry.  Apple Computer and IBM
have supplied us with great people and great technology; now we are looking
for the right talent to help us bring our vision to the market.  If you
have got some great ideas of your own, do not let the changes start without
you. 


                   Partner OEM Technical Support Manager
                  

Build the support team and infrastructure necessary to enable Taligent's
primary
OEMs to develop and deliver specialized Taligent products. Experience in
both shrink wrap products and source code products desired. Five or more
years experience building and implementing innovative support structures
and a B.S.in Computer Science, or equivalent required. Familiarity with C++
a major plus.

*Taligent offers a comprehensive benefits plan, with competitive salary and
bonus programs.

 
| Please send your resume via Internet to martin_foster@taligent.com,
| FAX it to 408-974-3524.
|
| Mailing Address: 10725 N.DeAnza Blvd.
                   Staffing, Dept. MF-B
                   Cupertino, Ca.95014-2000

 

Why is IBM competing against OS2 itself?  Will pink run on the same hardware OS2
and Windows does or is it only going to run on computers with the new chips IBM
and Motorola are developing?  Will computers based on these new chips sell in
the same price range as systems capable of running Windows NT and OS2?
Inquiring minds want to know.

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