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Date:	Sun, 16 Apr 2000 13:45:06 PST
From:	"David LaRue" <Huey.DLL@GTE.Net >
Reply-To:	scoug-general@scoug.com
To:	< "scoug-general@scoug.com" > scoug-general@scoug.com >
Subject:	SCOUG-General: Lost Warp Lover

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Hello Carlos,

On Sat, 15 Apr 2000 20:56:29 PST, Carlos Collazo wrote:

>Hello to all.
>
>I apologize in advance if I am posting to the wrong list.
>
>I used to be a scoug member--matter of fact--I started using OS/2 back
>in version 1.1 and 1.3 Extended Edition.

I started there as well.

>I used to run "The Wizard of OS/2 BBS" back in the days when BBS's and
>FidoNet messaging was the thing. I also became the Internet mail and
>newsgroups gateway to Fido. As a result of fooling around with
>Unix/Linux I slowly (and sadly) found myself using Linux almost
>exclusively. I then had a theft of my OS/2 machine. I just installed
>Linux and forgot about Warp 4 which is the last version I bought.
>
>I'm now preparing to add OS/2 to my Lilo boot manager and install Warp.
>
>I have some questions that perhaps someone can answer:
>
>1. Is 4.0 the lastest version or should I purchase another?

4.0 is the latest and greatest.

>2. If 4.0 is the current release, what fixpack(s) should I download and
>apply after the install?

FP12 is stable. FP13 was just announced and depending on your needs may be
problematic. I need some graphics fixes in FP13 but they seem to be part of
the problem. I'm in wait mode for now.

>3. Have there been any improvements in the HPFS file system and cache?

HPFS and cache has been very reliable for me. I haven't had a FAT
partition since DOS 3.3.

>4. What support or commitment is IBM showing towards the OS?

The usual lack of commitment, at least toward end users. Corporate users
have some commitment. There are still several large groups promoting and
using OS/2 for the end user.

>5. I'm I goin to have problems using a VooDoo 3 AGP card, or should I
>go back to my old ATI PCI?

The Voodoo should be supported by the SciTech Device Drivers (SDD). They
are the new breed of universal drivers for OS/2. Even IBM is expected to buy
in on them.

>I love the OS and would like to joing the group once again.

Welcome back!

David LaRue

>Thanks,
>
>/* Carlos */
>
>
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