Re: "Is the kernel in Ecomstation 2.0 the same as in IBM OS/2 Convenience package 2 ie version 4.52 ?"
Also, "What is the differance between IBM OS/2 4.52 and IBM OS/2 Client 4.52 , are these the same software ?"
From all appearances all roads should lead towards the up and coming "REXX/OS"
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http://rexxos.netlabs.org/en/site/index.xml )

The information which was timely provided by "herwigb" in another thread on this web site reads in part as follows:-
"The netlabs.org develpers community proudly announces a new project called
REXX/OS, intended as the brand new incarnation of the IBM operating system OS/2,
being completely realized using the widely known and proven REXX scripting
language. As Adrian Gschwend, founder of netlabs.org states, the project has already
reached its first milestone. The kernel, currently hosted in a virtual OS/2 session,
successfully boots and basic device drivers are available.
A first public preview is available for download from the netlabs.org website.
Considering the potential of this revolutionary design for the OS/2 community,
netlabs.org is prepared to handle the expected several dozen downloads of this
preview. Several screenshots have also been posted.
The new operating system overcomes the limitations of the current kernel and the
graphics subsystem (PM), for example the single input queue.
For the first time the kernel and the graphics engine take advantages of REXX on
operating system level, namely the easy extensibility by end users and system
administrators. This also includes system security services as well as including
additional hardware support into existing device drivers.
It would be nice if members of the OS/2 Communities share their thoughts on this meaningful and purposeful development that will undoubtedly and positively impact the OS/2 communities around the world.