OS/2 WARP
Frequently-Asked-Questions (Local edition)

List of Questions

1a. What is OS/2 Warp?
1b. What issues must we consider in moving to OS/2 Warp?

2a. How well does OS/2 run DOS programs?
2b. How well does OS/2 run Windows programs?
2c. What is HPFS? Does it work with DOS?
2d. What is the best way to partition my hard disk?
2e. How do I setup OS/2 Warp on a LAN?

3a. Where can I obtain OS/2 shareware, freeware and advice?
3b. What are sources of commercial OS/2 software?
3c. What on-the-fly disk compression software is available?
3d. What tape backup solutions exist for OS/2?
3e. What multiuser extensions and security options exist?
3f. I would like to run an OS/2 BBS. What is available?
3g. How do I get internet access using Warp?

4a. How do I tweak Warp for maximum performance?
4b. Are there any clever tricks that apply to Warp?
4c. What development tools are available for OS/2?
4d. How do I use REXX? What does it do?

5a. What should I do when a program "hangs" in OS/2?
5b. How do I repair HPFS partitions on my hard drive?
5c. Should I worry about viruses when running OS/2?

6. Why should I prefer Warp over its competitors?

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