Software testing

2003-06-03 11:47:45 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS]

Please, join to the testing of perspective drivers.

DTA

Roderick Klein (Mensys) invites you to testing of DTA - the beta release of the new Data Transport Agent (DTA) for eComStation. It is meant to improve the ability to handle datastreams in eCS, DOS and Win-OS/2 sessions. In addition it will enable virtual DOS sessions to play sound via a generic sounddriver, effectively bypassing the need for soundcard specific DOS drivers.

Please download it from the 'download' section for registered eCS Customers. Make sure you read the accompanying readme.txt!

Win32Prn

Vit Timchishin needs testers for win32prn project. This project is for running win32 (MS Windows 2000 to be exact) printer drivers under OS/2. Requirements for testers:

• You need a printer to test it on
• You need living MS Windows 2000 to install drivers (to copy them to OS/2 after).
• You need Odin to run this thing

Current limitations of the project:

• B&W printing only.
• All printer properties must be presetup on Win2K (you may have multiple sets of properties presetup and choosen on OS/2)

Current printers tested on: Canon LBP-810 (latest drivers from Canon)

June 2003 VOICE Newsletter

2003-06-02 01:40:11 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Mark Dodel]

The June 2003 issue of the VOICE Newsletter is now online.

In the latest issue you can find:

• The future of the VOICE Newsletter -- continued. - by Christian Hennecke
• eComStation 1.1, the Install. -- by Mark Dodel and Christian Hennecke
• WarpVision - The Swiss Army Knife of Multimedia Players -- by Mark Szkolnicki
• SCSI on OS/2 - A Personal View -- by Per Johansson
• SBC Yahoo! DSL: It's My Turn Now -- by Timothy Sipples
• And of course letters, addenda, tips and a compilation of news of the previous month!

APeCS report

2003-05-30 18:46:38 -- APeCS Bot [eComStation.Ru]

Latest changes in APeCS database (1 programs updated) :

• Zip Control by RPF Software is updated to 2.7.1
  Zip Control is an OS/2 "point and click" front end to the freeware Info-ZIP archive utilities Zip.exe and UnZip.exe and to PKWARE's PKZIP for OS/2 (version 2.50+) . . .

eCS 1.1 in California

2003-05-29 15:10:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

There is a short report about eCS 1.1 presentation in Southern California on the site of SCOUG user group. Tony Butka shares his minds about new version and describes common directions of future development. You can see some photos from the meeting here.

eComStation 1.1 Released

2003-05-26 21:05:35 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCS NewsCast, Bob St.John]

Serenity Systems announces the release of eComStation 1.1 products. The new product branding includes the separation of OS platform component from some of the applications which had been included in eComStation 1.0. Users may now select from eComStation Entry, the OS platform component, and the eComStation Application Pack. The multiprocessor support is available as an optional feature as well, and a server edition based on Warp Server for e-business is also available.

User's getting their first glimpse of eComStation Entry are impressed with enhancements to the CD installation program which makes eComStation a better fit for today's "non-legacy" hardware systems. The installation program use IBM CID technology to create a response file, which makes the first installation easier for users; and the file can be shared, re-used, and even edited for subsequent installation events. eComStation 1.1 Entry includes additional Internet connection support, enhanced UI with integration of XWP features, and even support to read NTFS partitions.

eComStation 1.1 provides users with a low cost package which includes the most up to date distribution of IBM OS/2 4.52. Serenity Systems has a track record of delivering product enhancemens throught its web site. Now, it has released a significant update which existing OS/2 and eComStation users are sure to enjoy, and new users will find to be friendly, easy to install and to use, with the industry's most powerful UI, delivering leading price performance, reliability, stability, and scalability.

Promotional pricing for existing eComStation users is available until June 15.

download the full announcement as PDF document

Job offerings

2003-05-26 21:04:32 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

No new offerings.. but we continue to collect resumes from russian os/2 developers.

May OS/2 eZine is Out

2003-05-25 15:05:10 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Robert Basler]

Special Announcement: The OS/2 eZine is looking for a new Editor in Chief. If you are interested in the position, please email the editor.

Read the May issue now on-line.

In this issue:

From The Editor

• Robert Basler - Help Wanted, Editor in Chief, no pay, decent benefits - apply within...

Reviews

• Mechanical CAD for OS/2 -- Isaac Leung looks at BlueCad and Cadvance.
• Preview: QueenCy -- Isaac Leung previews a new paint program.

Articles

• OS/2 is Boring, Jubilee XXL Edition, Number 10 -- Bas Heijermans looks at a solution for keeping time.

The Art Department -- Cool desktops for you.

Forums

• Ask John & Rob -- John Bijnens and Robert Basler answer your OS/2 questions in this ongoing forum.
• May Forums -- Questions for the authors? Disagree with us? Take it to the forums.

Updated Java 1.3.1 Available for Download

2003-05-17 01:06:53 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.com, Bob St.John]

IBM updated the JAVAINTK and JAVAINRT files. These files are available to registered eComStation users from the www.ecomstation.com site by logging on and selecting the files from the Fixes - Features section of the Download New Software.

SCOUG Meeting May 17: eCS 1.1

2003-05-16 19:11:39 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Gary Wong]

The next meeting of the Southern California OS/2 User Group (SCOUG) will be this Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 9:15 AM PDT, at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., in meeting room B.

eCS at SCOUG -- Version 1.1 At Last!

As Bob St. John, Director of Business Development at Serenity Systems tells us, the release of eComStation 1.1 Entry is the biggest OS/2 news so far this year.

It's certainly been long anticipated by the OS/2 community. Some key enhancements involve changes to the user interface. And for the first time, the power of CID is made available to every user. However, major applications that were free with the first version are now an add-on pack and priced separately. You owe it to yourself to find out, first- hand, just what all this means for you.

You can see eComStation 1.1 on May 17th at SCOUG. We are assured it will be the officially released version and that copies will be available for purchase at the meeting. Long-time SCOUG member Kim Cheung, Serenity's Executive Director, will be on hand to show it off and answer all of your questions. Guaranteed to generate controversy, this is a golden opportunity to observe first-hand and decide for yourself.

As always, there will be free coffee, donuts, and help with your OS/2 problems, too.

The Programming SIG is taking a short break this month. It will return in June to work on their "success for open source" project.

TAKE NOTE: SCOUG's June meeting will be on the second Saturday of the month (June 14th).

Help Desk chats are on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM PDT. If you've got a problem with hardware or software, join the chat and ask for help.

OS/2 Help Desk and Networking SIG, June 1st, 2003, 2 PM PDT, Chapman University in Orange:

At the live OS/2 Help Desk, volunteers will give you hands-on assistance solving your hardware and software problems. It is generally held the first Sunday of the month at Chapman University in the city of Orange (east of I-5 and north of the 22 freeway) in cooperation with the OS/2 SIG of the North Orange County Computer Club.

Come to Hashinger Hall Science Building, room 203. There is an elevator to bring up your equipment. Bring your system and all related hardware and software, along with a detailed explanation of your problem.

The Networking SIG normally meets at the same time and place as the live OS/2 Help Desk, but it's still on hiatus. We hope to have it back in June.

How to get to the Fullerton Public Library:

From the 91 freeway, exit Harbor Blvd. heading north. Turn left at Amerige Ave. The library is 2 1/2 blocks down on your left-hand side; the main entrance is actually on Amerige 1/2 block west of Highland Ave.

From the 57 freeway, exit Chapman Ave (near Cal State Fullerton) heading west. After you pass Harbor Blvd., go 2 more blocks and turn left on Highland Ave. Go 3 short blocks south on Highland Ave. and turn right on Amerige Ave.; the library is 1/2 block down on your left.

Visit us, there is a link to Yahoo! Maps with a map to the Fullerton Public Library.

How to get to Chapman University:

There are two ways to get directions:

1. Go to www.scoug.com
2. Go to www.mapquest.com and enter the address 400 N. Center Street, Orange, CA.

You can park in any of the University lots for free on Sundays, but if you part on the street, watch the signs carefully or else risk getting a parking ticket.

Warpstock 2003 General Announcement

2003-05-16 19:10:15 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Robert Kuropkat]

The Warpstock Board of Directors is very pleased to announce that Warpstock 2003, the seventh edition of the annual Warpstock event, will be held near San Francisco, California, October 18th and 19th, 2003 at the Doubletree Hotel, San Francisco Airport.

The Doubletree Hotel features 389 richly appointed guest rooms, including 10 luxurious suites. New Concierge Rooms feature Herman Miller office chairs and a printer/fax/scanner/copier combination unit. We have arranged a special show room rate of $85 per night Single/Double that will be available for up to 3 days before and 3 days after Warpstock (based on availability). We will have more information about the San Francisco area on the web site soon.

The final contract and arrangements are still pending. When that is finalized we will follow with specific room reservation instructions.

Registration amounts have been set and are as follows:

• Registration: $119
• Early Registration: $99
• At the Door: $140
• One Day: $90
• Vendor: $400

And introducing a new way to contribute to the ongoing wonder that is Warpstock: Supporting Memberships for $48. Supporting Memberships are common with Science Fiction conventions and are essentially a way for members to help support the costs of putting on the convention even if that person will not be able to attend. Supporting Members will be entitled to the same registration package as all other attendees. If it later appears the Supporting Member can in fact attend, the membership can be upgraded from "supporting" to "attending" for the difference in cost.

Further details on the event, including presentations and events will follow soon. If you are interested in giving a presentation at Warpstock 2003, please contact our speaker coordinator, Robert Kuropkat with a synopsis of your presentation and any requirements. If you have suggestions for presentations, send them as well and we will try to find someone knowledgeable on the subject who is interested.

Warpstock, Inc., is a North Carolina corporation. The Warpstock annual conference is a gathering of OS/2 users, developers, and vendors from around the world for the purpose of education and advocacy. More information is available at the Warpstock web site

APeCS report

2003-05-16 17:21:08 -- APeCS Bot [eComStation.Ru]

Latest changes in APeCS database (20 programs updated) :

• DFSee by Jan van Wijk is updated to 5.19
  Display File Systems (DFSee) is a generic partition and filesystem browser/analyser . . .

• VTeX/2 by Michael Vulis is updated to 8.11
  VTeX/2 is a TeX program for OS/2, which can generate PDF or PostScript output immediately from the TeX source file . . .

• LaBela by Kim Foder is updated to 1.00 beta 3
  LaBela is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get (nearly) ;o) label designer / printer, based on my C-Side CD-Label designer, but redesigned specifically for square labels (and business cards). . . .

• DaniS506 by Daniela Engert is updated to 1.6.5
  DaniS506.ADD - replacement for IBM1S506.ADD . . .

• Toolkit for MPEG-4 by IBM is updated to 2003042
  The IBM Toolkit for MPEG-4 consists of a set of Java classes and APIs with three sample applications: a cross-platform playback application and two tools for generating MPEG-4 content for use with MPEG-4-compliant devices . . .

• Shisen-Sho by Daniel Valot is updated to 1.15
  Shisen Sho game . . .

• Mah Jongg by Daniel Valot is updated to 1.15
  MAH JONGG solitaire for Windows and OS/2 . . .

• DrawSWF by - is updated to 1.2.7
  DrawSWF is a simple drawing program written in Java2 . . .

• Security/2 by nickk is updated to 0.1.0 alpha
  Multiuser support for OS/2 . . .

• cdrtools by nickk is updated to 2.01a13
  OS/2 port of well known unix cd writing tools . . .

• socksd by nickk is updated to 2.2.1
  Native multithreaded socksd server with built-in TCP/UDP portmaps . . .

• WGet by nickk is updated to 1.8.2 f1
  A network utility to retrieve files using HTTP, HTTPS and FTP . . .

• OpenSSH for OS/2 by nickk is updated to 3.5 p1.3
  OpenSSH is a FREE version of the SSH protocol suite of network connectivity tools that increasing numbers of people on the Internet are coming to rely on . . .

• drv5mon by nickk is updated to 1.0
  Motherboard monitor utility for Soltek 75DRV5 . . .

• Toms AVR Assembler by Tom Mortensen is updated to 1.18
  Macroassembler for AVR-series of microcontrollers . . .

• QueenCy by Masami Kitamura is updated to 0.1.4b
  QueenCy is a painting program for OS/2, supports layers and TWAIN scanners . . .

• Mozilla by Mozilla Team is updated to 1.4b
  Warpzilla is an OS/2 port of most powerfull multiplatform internet suite . . .

• XNap by - is updated to 2.5pre2
  XNap is a file sharing client to access the Gnutella and the OpenNap networks, written in Java . . .

• CooLFM by eCo Software is updated to 2.0 beta 7
  fm-tuner driver, events manager, transmissions recorder . . .

• KeyRing/2 by IDK inc. is updated to 2.2
  KeyRing/2 is a secure database for all your passwords, registration codes, lock combinations, Bank PINs - any small secret . . .

Walk by Internet

2003-05-15 21:29:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

There are some "new" sites in the Internet:

• Wireless networking (WiFi)
• Learning Pascal (russian) and alternative work place shell (a-la KDE);
• Information about OS/2 and eComStation for novice users (Belgium);
• Information about compatible PCI sound cards (detailed tables);
• Homepage of some LAN utilities and info about IRC-network eCSNet (russian);

Hardware for eComStation 1.1

2003-05-15 01:49:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

If testing new version with modern hardware, please, send us reports about compatibility of peripheral devices with the operating system.

Usually, users are interested to know:

• about compatible and non-compatible printers;
• industrial devices (laser devices, space satelites);
• mobile devices (flash, mp3-players, digicameras);
• sensing elements for house automatization;

The 3rd OS2 World Award Nomination

2003-05-09 12:25:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [www.os2world.com]

What everybody has been waiting for has now been launched; the nomination process for the 3rd OS2 World.Com Award.

This years categories are following:

• Best Unix Port of the Year
• Best Commercial Software of the Year
• Best Java Application of the Year
• Best Site of the Year
• Best Supporting Company of the Year
• Best Individual Software of the Year
• Honor Award for Individuals

The nomination form can be found here. The nomination process will be open until Sunday the 25 of May.

The OS2 World.Com Award Event, was founded to advance the developent and use of eCS and OS2; foster cooperation among creative developers and users; recognize outstanding achievements; cooperate on technical research and improvement of methods and equipment; provide a common forum and meeting ground.

News maling list

2003-05-07 14:04:20 -- Deniska [eComStation.Ru]

We recommend our users to check their subscribtion to our news mailing list. Due to many reasons, there are many addresses, which are inactive for now. Our list of subscribers was refreshed to remove invalid entries.

You can ask any question about mailing list by e-mail.

eComStation Support Team.

Preparation of eComStation/Rus 1.1

2003-05-06 12:07:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, software updates]

Shipping of eCS 1.1 is starting in America and Europe. The process of distribution will take some days/weeks because it's necessary pack (and put customer`s papers in order) some thousands of parcels.

Russian version of eCS is coming too. Users are able to watch dynamics of current work. Moreover, there is a small competition for active users :) with presents (foreign users can buy presents by themselves at ecomstation.biz)