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FPW26: Running on OS/2
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07/05/1997 12:22:06
 
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Visual FoxPro
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Thread ID:
00031144
Message ID:
00031161
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>I have seen a few references to FoxPro running under OS/2. I have seen the KB
>articles. Now what I want is insight.
>
>If anyone can provide any worthwhile information concerning running FoxPro
>running OS/2 (Warp - Version 3). Specifically, what are true problems
>associated with this?

First the good news - it should run under OS/2's Windows emulation without *significant* problems. (there may be minor glitches, but I'm not remembering them at the moment)

Now the other side - Unless you are *really* addicted to the Windows-style interface, I strongly suggest using FoxPro 2.6 for DOS instead of Windows for use under OS/2. While OS/2 *can* run Windows programs, it really labors to do so, and it shows in FoxPro. On the other hand, the claims that OS/2 is a better DOS than DOS is true - my experience is that FoxPro for DOS actually runs better in OS/2's DOS box than under MS-DOS. Combine that with the fact that the DOS and Windows version of FoxPro 2.6 are functionally identical, and you only end up with cosmetic reasons for using FoxPro for Windows.

And if the client *really* wants the Windows cosmetics, why are they running OS/2? (besides the fact that it's a superior operating system, which I know... :) )
David M. Stowell
Ravenslake Consulting
Chicago, Illinois

e-mail: davidstowell@ravenslakeconsulting.com
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