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OS/2 Software

— I no longer develop this legacy resource —

Internet | Java | Productivity | Graphics | Utilities | Games | Sources | ISVs

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Much of the software listed on this page is very old and may no longer be available.

Hobbes OS/2 Archive

The Hobbes OS/2 Archive is gone.

The Hobbes archive at hobbes.nmsu.edu was a central repository of OS/2 information for decades. On January 11, 2024, they made available [a] tar file of their entire archive, expecting it to be shut down on April 15, 2024. This also contains DOS and Windows tools relevant to OS/2.
hobbes-os2-archive

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Internet and Communications

Browsers

E-mail

Other

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Java Applications

Java is Native to OS/2. OS/2 Warp 4 was the first commercial operating system that natively incorporated Java—that is, OS/2 didn't require a browser or other program to interface between a Java program and the operating system.

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Productivity and Office Applications

Adobe Reader for OS/2

Some information downloads, particularly for eComStation, require that you have Adobe Reader installed and are marked with (PDF).

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Graphics

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Utilities

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Games

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Ported Applications

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Other Sources

OS/2 Vendors

Shareware & Freeware Archives

Other OS/2 Software Lists

OS/2 ISVs

OS/2 had a significant number of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) developing for it over the years considering the number of users compared to Windows.

I think a large part of this was the recognition of the superiority of the operating system and the sophisticated end-user. While they have abandoned shrink-wrap products, this is a trend wasn't limited to OS/2.

Electronic commerce on the Web offers cheaper delivery systems with more profit remaining in the hands of the developer, making it easier to justify developing for an ever decreasing market. Support these ISVs with your dollars. Their enthusiasm can only go so far.

Your best bet might be cross-platform and open source programs:

 

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Updated: May 27, 2025