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The history of 32 bit operating systems for home use
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Amiga OS
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Introduced in 1984, the Amiga was the first system for the home to have a 32 bit OS. Coupled with a custom chipset and innovating design, the Amiga could, in 1984, equal performance to modern day Pentium 100's. Even today the Amiga stands as a solid system capable of bettering it's PC betters. Currently in version 3, the Amiga OS has proven reliability and solidity.
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Intrduced around the same time as the AmigaOS, Macintosh was not a true 32 bit OS till it's later revisions. The macintosh system was ideal for B/W and color spreadsheets, and it's architecture makes even an older mac equal to a PC running a lesser OS. However, the MacOS has too much history behind it now, with no less than 8 versions.
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Macintosh OS
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OS/2
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The first PC 32 bit OS to hit the mass market, OS/2 has a solid design and organization. It's handling of memory and of files has won it many fans. Currently in version 4, OS/2 has a good design that should be the best PC OS on the market.
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Favourite links
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