With the release of WIN 95 and some criticism levelled at me by Microsoft,
I have decided to try to get away from Microsoft products and move to
OS/2.

I just have a lot of questions before I make the leap.

My current configuration is:

Cyrix 486DX2/66
4 mb memory
250 mb drive c:
850 mb drive as d: and e: (750mb d: and 100 e
2x CD-ROM
3.5" drive a:
5.25" drive b:
Mouse
Joystick
Hayes 2400 External Modem on com2:
Zoom Modem internal 14.4kb Com4:
SoundBlaster Pro clone
SVGA board with 1mb
Parallel Printer

Applications include
200 mb of various games including RAPTOR, and the LucalFilms Tie Fighter and
X-wing, BattleChess 4000,

Work 6.0 something
Excel (not most recent)
AOL
Prodigy
Compuserve
RIPTerm
The complete AMI-PRO Lotus office system

OK, that's pretty much it.  A few other odds and ends, but nothing I feel is
significant.

Unfortunately, I am compelled to continue the use of Word and Excel.  This
keeps me compatible with my work-based files.

I use OS/2 at work, but my machine there is of a different configuration with
16 mb memory so that probably makes a BIG difference.

Where do I start, what can I expect with the above configuration, and would
it be possible to try before I invest to check things like performance...

I appreciate any advice / information and put my trust in the hands of
experienced users.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Billp