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Hewlett-Packard to Support IBM's OS/2 Warp on Desktop PCs and NetServers

Strategic Insights

Oct 16, 1994 — 1 min read

Hewlett-Packard Company has announced its plans to support IBM Corporation's latest version of OS/2, OS/2 Warp, Version 3, on its rapidly growing lines of HP Vectra brand desktop PCs and NetServer brand PC servers. This move is in line with HP's goal of providing high-performance operating systems to its customers, particularly those using communications and multimedia applications. OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is expected to bring significant improvements in usability and performance, making it an attractive option for HP's PC customers.

Key Takeaways:

HP will support IBM's OS/2 Warp, Version 3 on its HP Vectra desktop PCs and NetServer PC servers, giving customers access to improved performance and usability.
OS/2 Warp, Version 3 combines the 32-bit OS/2 environment with mobility and productivity features, including simplified installation, reduced memory requirements, and a BonusPak of productivity applications.
HP anticipates a rapid migration to OS/2 Warp based on its improved usability and performance, and will continue to support earlier versions of OS/2.
James P. McDonnell, worldwide marketing manager for HP's Network Server Division, stated that IBM OS/2 is a strategic platform for the HP NetServer product line, delivering manageability, quality, and performance to NetServer customers.
Jacques Clay, general manager of HP's worldwide desktop PC business, noted that HP will continue to support earlier versions of OS/2, but expects a rapid migration to OS/2 Warp, Version 3.

Statistics:

HP was the world's fastest growing PC vendor in the first half of the year, according to International Data Corp.
HP anticipates that OS/2 Warp, Version 3 will deliver substantive performance benefits to its PC customers.
The new IBM operating system (OS/2 Warp, Version 3) is expected to be available on HP PCs and servers next month through HP authorized resellers.

Sources:

Hewlett-Packard Company
IBM Corporation
International Data Corp.

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