IBM Introduces Select-a-System: Revolutionary OS Offering Choice and Flexibility

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IBM is set to revolutionize the way customers use their personal computers with the introduction of Select-a-System, a unique setup process that allows users to easily switch between OS/2 Warp and DOS/Windows on their PC at no additional cost. This innovative feature, which will be standard on most IBM desktop and mobile PCs starting this month, provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in their computing experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Select-a-System is a new setup process that enables customers to easily switch between OS/2 Warp and DOS/Windows on their PC at no additional cost.
  • The feature will come standard on most IBM desktop and mobile PCs beginning this month, including ThinkPad, Aptiva, PC 300, and PC 700 models that ship with 8 MB of memory.
  • OS/2 Warp has sold over 1 million copies worldwide in its first two months, indicating significant momentum and customer demand for the operating system.
  • Customers can run both 16-bit Windows and 32-bit OS/2 applications in a pre-emptive multitasking environment with OS/2 Warp, making it an attractive option for those with diverse application needs.
  • Select-a-System has been praised by dealers and business partners for reducing the number of models they have to carry, making it a more efficient and cost-effective solution.
  • OS/2 Warp comes with a BonusPak of more than a dozen popular applications, including one-button access to the Internet and Compuserve, making it a compelling choice for customers seeking a comprehensive suite of tools.
  • Bruce Claflin, general manager of the IBM Personal Computer Company, stated that only IBM PCs offer customers this level of choice and flexibility with Select-a-System.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million copies of OS/2 Warp have been sold worldwide in the first two months [1].
  • Select-a-System will be available on most IBM desktop and mobile PCs starting this month [2].
  • ThinkPad, Aptiva, PC 300, and PC 700 models that ship with 8 MB of memory will be equipped with Select-a-System [3].

Sources:

  • 1. "IBM Announces OS/2 Warp, OS/2 2.11". IBM Press Release, [No Date Provided].
  • 2. "IBM Introduces Select-a-System". IBM Press Release, June [No Year Provided].
  • 3. "IBM Introduces Select-a-System". IBM Press Release, June [No Year Provided].