Old Operating Systems Don’t Die…

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Old Operating Systems Don’t Die…
So you think Windows XP is an old timer? These OSes from the distant past just won't quit.
By Harry McCracken  |  Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 1:37 am

Rob Says: 
November 11th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Who used or remembers IRIS by Point 4 Data Corp? We bought a Point 4 Mini (Data General clone) for our busy tire / auto repair shop back in 1984 and used it until 1995. The ONLY reason we retired it was because we outgrew the application software. IRIS was a very smart O/S for the time, Stable and very efficient.

Only time it was ever rebooted was because of upgrades or power failures. Second system was DOS based, ok but again not flexible. Now we use Windows SBS 2003, XP clients. MUST REBOOT ALL OF THE TIME!

Frank Says: 
January 21st, 2012 at 1:15 am

Hi Rob, I programmed in DG basic (Originally Randal Data Systems Business Basic) for many years, and more still on Point 4's. Extremely reliable, never went down. So much fun. I recently found a bunch of old Point 4 backup tapes and I'm trying to find someone who can read them. I'd love to see the code that I spent 1000's of hours writing. Know anyone who still has a functional Point 4?( I'd be willing to purchase it), or anyone who might be able to read these? (dr.sapienza1@verizon.net) Thanks!!

[by the way, we have emailed Frank, since he is asking for someone who is essentially doing exactly what we are doing here.  We'll keep you all posted on what happens].