

<head> Tipster Topic Description

<num> Number: 031

<dom> Domain: Science and Technology

<title> Topic: Advantages of OS/2


<desc> Description: 

Document cites technical advantages of IBM's OS/2 product over competing 
products.


<narr> Narrative: 

To be relevant, a document must present technical advantages offered 
by OS/2 over other PC operating systems or windowing environments.


<con> Concept(s):

1.OS/2

2.advantages, strengths

3. comparison, vs.

4. Windows, X-windows, DOS

5. IBM, Microsoft

<fac> Factor(s):

<def> Definition(s):


operating system - A master control program that runs the computer and
acts as a scheduler and traffic cop.  It allows all applications
programs to consume computer resources by performing job, task, data,
device and security management.

OS/2 - A single user, multi-tasking operating system for personal
computers with Intel 286 and higher central processing units jointly
developed by Microsoft Corp. and IBM.

window - a separate viewing area on a display screen as provided by
the software.

windows environment - Any operating system, operating system extension
or application program that provides multiple windows on a screen.