Comments on: IBM OS/2 2.00 UK edition

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:33:20 +0000

I tried to run OS/2 on VMWare back in the day, it failed.
Back then it was because OS/2 is basically unique in that it uses the x86 Ring-2 almost supervisor mode. Perhaps this is being revisited.

I might suggest that you try turning off KVM with qemu. I’m assuming that the software emulation is better than the multi-ring support in the kernel; IMO quite possible since KVM is designed for Linux on Linux and Window on Linux.

The option is “-no-kvm” when running on Intel (default if running on ARM etc)

By: neozeed

neozeed — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:25:50 +0000

In reply to Malcolm. there was enough room in the box. Although I don't have a VCR. I guess it'll give me enough reason to try again later if I see one under £20. I've seen the hour long inside sales training video, and that was painful enough! Im still not sure why it's so difficult to run in emulation..

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:38:11 +0000

In Australia, it included a VHS tape introducing you to the mouse and Workplace Shell from a presenter with a solidly English accent. I assumed the UK would get it too; it’s a shame you didn’t get to see that.