[Coco] OS9 vs Flex

[gene heskett]

On Friday, December 30, 2011 11:35:11 PM Tony Cappellini did opine:

> As I was scanning in back issues of Hot Coco, I came across an ad for
> Flex. I remember this "alternative OS" from my active coco days, I just
> don't remember how capable it was.
> 
> Obviously, OS9/Nitros9 have survived over the years, so it must have had
> more to offer.
> 
> What are Flex's limitations, contrasted with OS9?

It was a dos, no multitasking.

> Were there many applications developed for it?

A few, IIRC there was a word muncher and a sort of a visicalc for it.

> Did it cost more/less than OS9?

More, again IIRC.  Add salt to season. :)

Cheers, Gene
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