OS/2

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/os2

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operating system classification?Proprietary, multitasking, protected-mode operating system
2. What is the year of initial release?1987
3. Why did OS/2 try to help old DOS users?OS/2 had some commands like DOS so old programs could still work while new features were added.
4. How did OS/2 keep the computer from freezing?OS/2 used preemptive multitasking, meaning the system itself decided when each program ran, so one bad program wouldn't stop everything.

Protected Mode: An advanced operating mode for processors that provides memory protection and multitasking capabilities.
Preemptive Multitasking: An operating system scheduling method where the OS controls the execution time of each process.
Proprietary Software: Software that is owned by a specific company and subject to licensing restrictions.
Real Mode: The basic operating mode of Intel processors, similar to how DOS operated, with limited memory access.