2010-09-02 02:21:07 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Creation of distribution package for WarpIn installer
(RUS) http://ru.ecomstation.ru/showarticle.php?id=216
This programs were repacked to WarpIn:
- Gotcha-1_78.wpi -- (Martin Iturbide) -- Gotcha 1.78 (2007-12-03) Screen Capture WarpIn Installer
- About eComStation + databases -- About eComStation dialog + databases
- WarpOverlay! -- video-overlay, allows watch fullscreen
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2010-08-30 17:25:40 -- Roderick Klein, Mensys BV [http://www.os2world.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,63/topic,2546.msg16732/topicseen,1/#new]
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I'm posting this message because a discussion was running on OS2WORLD about a roadmap for eCS 2.0 and beyond.
Please find my presentation from Warpstock 2009 in Stralsund and 2010 in Trier about eComStation 2.0
www.warpevents.eu for more details.
Mozilla: Mensys has provided funding so that Mozilla products like Firefox/Thunderbird will have printing support again (not created a PDF on the desktop). Expect a public release in the coming 2 to 3 weeks. These fixes will go of course into the public source tree so future builds will have printing support as well.
USB Stack:
Work is still slowly on its way to improve the USB stack. But its a big job.
At least another 2 to 3 months before a public release of a new driver package
is to be expected.
It will contain vastly improved USB host controller drivers for USB 1.1/2.0.
USBD.SYS will have bug fixes and new versions of USBKBD.SYS and USBMOUSE.SYS have been
made. It only makes sense to release this is a single package.
Its after this that we will look at USB MSD support, that requires a whole lot more work.
Currently USB 3.0 is not yet worked on since we need more stable base USB support.
Currenly all USB 3.0 devices should be backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Panorama VESA:
Work to enhance Panorama graphics driver is still being worked on. Research in a generic wide screen enabler
and a tool to always set MTRR registers on modern machines properly so you always have the proper performance.
SNAP in that respect is not receiving updates for a different reasons. Part of these reasons is because
we don't have the financial and human resources to support all graphics chipsets and the revisions.
Network card support:
We just release the Intel NIC driver e1000e.OS2 that should support al current Intel gigabit chipset.
We are looking at expanding this beyond to Realtek gigabit and Broadcom Gigabit. A new version of the Nvidia gigabit driver is on its way as well with bug fixes. No wireless support is currently planned as our cooperated customers have a need for wired support. Wireless support is planned to be worked on later this year.
Danis506:
A new build of the Daniela IDE driver is being tested by a group of people. We hope to release that to hobbes within the next week or so. AHCI driver is right now under development. Time frame is hard to give when this driver is released.
At Mensys we hope to receive a binary version of the driver within the next 2 weeks or so. But this binary build is for internal testing only.
Flash 10 plugin:
Flash 10 required some extensive debugging but we hope todo a release within the next month.
Some of the hangs on SMP where caused by a bug in ODIN.
Uniaud:
Uniaud is still receiving updates and we have pretty good current audio support.
OpenOffice.org:
In about 2 weeks time we will release OpenOffice 3.2 to the public (people who have an active software subscription can then download it).
More:
More stuff on the way but as you can see plenty of stuff being worked. And some things have an uncertain time frame when its released. This to make certain the drivers/software simply have a decent level of functionality (that is not crashing).
So far 2010 is the best year in terms of sales to companies using eComStation. This has enabled us to even hire more people to get work done.
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2010-08-29 01:40:13 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Some news about eComStation:
1) Help us to compile Sunny Pills game
(it's open-source now)
sNOa game pack
2) The users are discussing hot topics in the forum
3) You can find positive testimonials about new version of eComStation:
www.os2.de
4) Let's break the birthday of Windows 95,
people are discussing OS/2:
here
(comments: Windows 95 turns 15: Has Microsoft's OS peaked?)
5) Full list of bug-trackers of eComStation software:
list
6) eComStation.RU is hosting many projects, we have some new pages now
(full list):
a) File Open Container, b) ATM, c) LiveBook, d) sysinfo utilities
7) eCo Software is asking users test some applications:
- Does eSchemes work with current version of eCo Software runtime?
- Does DVD Toys work with ACPI kernel?
- Is it comfortable input text on computer with touchscreen and Virtual Keboard/2 ?
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2010-08-28 00:56:27 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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The book should prove to be a valuable reference as well as an informative tutorial for Control Program and Presentation Manager programming.
The book answers to questions: Why we use OS/2? Why competitors always bury OS/2? What is the future of OS/2? etc.
Whatsnew: Modern calls from eToolkit, LANGE, libKVA.
OS/2 API Research book is available from hobbes (Author: Sergey Posokhov; Language: Russian)
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2010-08-24 19:28:45 -- eCo Shop [eCo Shop]
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Here is the
list of
eComStation resellers.
How to support eComStation? Please press your resellers
- request for detailed catalogue. Not eCS only but ask about shareware products too. This makes the reseller work better.
- buy eCS PC from reseller. not in super-market.
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2010-08-23 15:03:19 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Some users are interested to know:
Question 1: Do Novice users have problems with eComStation?
Let's make an advice for such novice users.
Question 2: Do you see actual reviews in the magazines?
Interesting reviews of software OR history OR Hardware review OR
articles for students (TeX, etc) OR .. ?
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2010-08-22 13:12:58 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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eCo Software published more tasks for standalone developers.
This is the only way to find new developers.
For example,
- additional libraries for developers of PM applications
- How to prepare .wpi packages
- Remake Impos/2 utility
- create more modules for Doodle screensaver
- create more eCenter widgets
- write more reviews of software
- etc
Moreover, we remind to the developers that the main goal today -
develop programs aimed to make (generate) money. The users need tools
to "make money".
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2010-08-22 08:53:03 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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1) Warpstock USA is over
Mark Dodel said that more than 20 users attended the event,
some photos,
The users could chat with Mensys via Skype and discuss eCS plans.
2) Inteviews: Added links to podcasts of eCS users
Added two interviews to
the page with interviews
3) eComStation.TV
eComStation.TV: added links to podcasts + 2 new clips in "desktop and applications" section.
How to influence on the community?
- you can write articles (and publish on eComStation.RU -> Articles section)
- Visit Warpstock and
Warpstock Europe conferences.
Btw, where to organize the next conference?
how to make it successful? are you going make a presentation?
- Share links to eComStation and applications among your friends
and colleagues.
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2010-08-18 00:21:42 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Old users are tired to install software manually,
New users are not ready to read many docs and use command line.
That's why it's so important to re-pack 100 must-have
apps and tools to .wpi format.
Which programs to re-pack?
What do users install on fresh eCS installation? Here is the list:
Essentials
How to install every program?
Let's discuss, which objects to create on desktop, etc.
(the table will be published in the next few days)
We are going mention the names of users participating in the campagin
in the WarpIn TOTAL newsletters.
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2010-08-17 22:44:05 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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New version is recommended for users with HDAudio adapter.
UniAud versions 1.9.24 and 2.1.1 have been updated (8/13/2010).
Homepage of UNIAUD
in these releases, the driver code is based on ALSA 1.0.21 and 1.0.23,
respectively. This is based on the GPL ALSA Project from Linux and
provides drivers for various sound chipsets, including HDA,
AC97, and PCI cards. Note that there are some known problems with
the 2.1.x series, such as "pops" at the end of WAV files.
In addition, the cause of repeating system sounds has been
found to be a bug in IBM's SND.DLL, and a workaround created.
See more: eComStation bug-tracker
(login via ecomstation.com)
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2010-08-17 22:35:57 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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eComStation.RU is ready to publish reviews of eCS 2.0.
It's not enough to review the installer,
please demonstrate new features of the operating system,
which applications to install? How to configure peripheral devices?
How to lift User Interface?
Let's teach new users what to do after eCS installation.
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2010-08-16 21:42:30 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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1) The activity during this summer was very low,
it's very hot in Russia/Ukraine. Some OS/2 users are busy fighting
with wild fires -
Evgen's livejournal
2)
New podcast from Australia -
This podcast covers the available software that could be used to add
most of the required multimedia capabilities to an eComStation system
for it to perform the role of a home media centre.
4) The users with Firefox 3.5 or higher can test HTML5 applications:
a) Muro editor,
b) Molecules
5) How new developers can join eComStation development team?
"Right now we do not have very strict rules for letting people join."
a) show your previous works / projects,
b) what area are you going to investigate?
c) your timetable for the next 6 monthes, how many hours are you ready to spend to eCS?
6) Warpstock 2010 conference is over,
Mark Dodel said that more than 20 users attended the event,
some photos,
The users could chat with Mensys via Skype and discuss eCS plans.
7) If you have developed a program for eComStation / IBM OS/2 Warp,
but can't continue the development then we recommend opensource it.
a) you can upload the package to hobbes,
b) upload to Netlabs.org server,
c) upload to opensource svn server at ecomstation.ru
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2010-08-13 22:43:16 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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The users are interested to discuss:
1) Here is the program to control DVB TV-tuners:
Emperoar TV
Did you tested it in your country (Germany - OK)? City? Provider?
2) History of eComStation / IBM OS/2 Warp:
which innovations were implemented in OS/2?
"OS/2 is the first operating system equipped with technology: .."
Let's search for facts in
facebook
and other sources
3) It's necessary develop new system log sub-system,
What to write to system log (chkdsk logs, changes in CONFIG.SYS, popuplog, ..)?
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2010-08-12 02:57:36 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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We offer you join the discussion in the forum
forum.ecomstation.ru
how to improve user interface of applications:
- Piano Launchpad
- Virtual keyboard
- Toolbar (toolbar for other applications)
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2010-08-11 16:38:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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This week is dedicated to collection of info about compatible/non-compatible barebones, notebooks and servers. Our database contains 344 records only... Major part of the models are not manufactured anymore. Post new reports using the web-form.
ACPI.PSD version and switches? Model of Motherboard inside? How do you reduce power consumption?
If you are going install home media-center based on eComStation, pay attention to silent barebones from Shuttle, ASUS, Dell, AOpen.
What is eComStation PC?
(how to select notebook compatible with eComStation)
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2010-08-10 13:47:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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1) Every eComStation PC is equipped with eCenter
and Pulse widget (shows the load of CPU).
Question: the Pulse widget should be enabled or disabled by default?
- "+" the user can see what happens with the computer
- "-" computer it's like fridge or mobile phone today,
why show internal processes?
- "-" 100% load is very rare, the user doesn't care
if the system and programs have finished a task with 5 seconds delay.
2) You can install eComStation from CD disk.
There is no free space on CD1, this makes damage to the system development
(it's impossible add new sub-systems, new drivers and components).
Question: Are you ready to install eComStation from DVD?
3) Seems that "OS/2 Warp" fans movement (in 90-th) was based
on critics of Microsoft Windows.
The users were discussing Windows bugs instead of
discussion of OS/2 software.
Question: is it necessary start the publication of anti-Microsoft news?
(eComStation.RU never used this methods in the past).
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