OS/2 2.0 supports displays with a wide range of resolutions. However, it is recommended that you use a VGA or higher resolution display to take advantage of the quality of Presentation Manager interface graphics. The list that follows includes recent releases of IBM displays and graphics adapters, including some with multimedia capabilities such as full-motion video. Also included in the list are some supported touch-sensitive screens.
Generally, DOS and WIN-OS/2 programs cannot write to the screen while in the background. For most WIN-OS/2 programs, the program can continue to run in the background and will redraw itself as soon as you select it for focus. DOS programs remain idle while in the background if they must draw to a screen. For more information, consult the topic DISPLAY ADAPTER SUPPORT FOR DOS AND WINDOWS PROGRAMS in the Master Help Index.
OS/2 2.0 enables you to connect high-resolution displays and adapters such as Super VGA and XGA.