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You are very correct in saying OS/2 is NOT dead nor will it ever die.
On Tue, 29 Aug 1995, Debbie Lemasters wrote:
> >
> >Except that IBM has as much as admitted that OS/2 is dead. They are
> >also giving up their license to incorporate Windows. That means that
> >your choice of software will shrink.
> >
> No. Your information is incorrect.
> If you look at IBM's home page (www.ibm.com), you'll see an entry under its
> press releases dated 8/24/95 with these opening paragraphs:
> "IBM announced today it has signed an agreement with
> Microsoft to offer Windows 95** pre-loaded on IBM desktop
> and mobile systems.
> "As a result, Windows 95 will be available on the Aptiva*,
> IBM PC 300* and 700 Series and ThinkPad* mobile computers,
> beginning in September."
> As Mark Twain once said, "The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated". . .
.
> I don't think OS/2 is dead. Nor is OS/2 Warp. Again, on the IBM home page,
> there are 6 press releases mentioning OS/2 since 7/31/95.
