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April 06

ZxMail updated to v1.1.15

Hi everyone i updated zxmail to version 1.1.1
Release 1.1.13 Fixed: Bug in SMTP page max thread was not saved and initialized at any other value than the default
Note: The bug fix with outgoing size was not included in the previous version because the file was not refresehed Release 1.1.14
Fixed: Left one instance of the byte stuffing in the pop3 module, it is now fixed Release 1.1.15
Fixed: Port for smtp relay would not be saved correctly and would be set to 1 at restart, only affects the relay through another smtp server component.

If you use the relaying to send out mail (relaying through an external smtp server) you should upgrade tot his version, otherwise you can skip it.

Here are some of the features of ZxMail Server.
ZxMail can pull email from other POP3 accounts and redistribute it to a domain by the username or to specific users on any domain.
ZxMail supports an unlimited number of aliases.
ZxMail can forward mail to internal or external mailboxes.
ZxMail supports multiple forwards and chaining of those forwards (meaning if a message destined for A and A has a forward to B and B has a forward to C the message for A then goes to C and A can have other forwards).
ZxMail supports multiple domains with no limits
ZxMail can route email through another SMTP server to save on bandwidth.
ZxMail is multi threaded for maximum performance.
ZxMail supports IP filtering to block or to allow connection based on an IP address.
ZxMail supports SMTP AUTH command with CRAM-MD5, PLAIN, LOGIN mechanism.
Evaluation license for more mailbox than the basic 2 can had on request, just send an email to demo@zeryx.com
To view the pre requisite to run ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/req.html
For a listing of what is new in the current version of ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/whatsnew.html
For screen shots of ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/screenshots.html
ZxMail can be purchased at:
BMTmicro http://www.bmtmicro.com/BMTCatalog/os2/zxmail.html
Mensys http://shop.mensys.nl/catalogue/mns_ZxMail.html

A free fully featured 2 mailbox version is available.

April 06

Bibertools 1.0 released

Yesterday evening, I uploaded the Bibertools 1.0 to Hobbes. This is an add-on for ImpOS/2 2.x. It features a new scanning interface and a histogram tool. It can also produce positive images from scanned negatives.

Hobbes search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=biber

URL: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/graphics/scan/biber.zip

April 05

RSJ CDWriter v4.04

I saw that there are newer versions of RSJ available...

The lastest v4.04 was released a week after v4.03 ...
New to version 4.04
-------------------

* Minor changes to the documentation
New to version 4.03
-------------------

* The PDF documentation is now up to date

* The freedb fuzzy match dialog now has a button to submit a new freedb entry

Direct downloads:
http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/4.04/cdwos2us.exe (English)
http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/4.04/cdwos2d.exe (German)
http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/4.04/cdwos2fr.exe (French)

April 05

Tonigy v1.60

Tonigy has released a new version 1.60...

What is Tonigy?

Tonigy is an Audio/Video/Data CD IFS for OS/2 that maps tracks of Audio CD into WAV or RAW files, tracks of Video CD into MPG files and tracks of Data CD into ISO files. Use it for accessing audio, video and data tracks like ordinary files. Also Tonigy allows to access files of CD-I disks and the boot image of ISO tracks.

Main features:
* IFS for OS/2
* represents audio tracks as WAV or RAW files
* represents video tracks as MPG files
* represents data tracks as ISO files
* allows to access CD-I files
* allows to access boot image of an ISO track
* easy control and setup by PM GUI panel
* English/German/Russian interface
* supports extended attributes (reading/writing)
* supports adaptive Anti-Jittering for reading audio sectors
* "Highest Priority" option for slow CD-ROM drives and PCs
* logging warning and error messages
* supports control through named pipe

Version 1.6 (2001 Mar 27)
* NEW: The TRACKS.WAV directory with audio tracks
* CHG: Directories will not be shown if they are empty
* NEW: Russian interface and messages
Download here the zip version
http://www.defgroup.com/tonigy/tonigy16.zip
Download here the WPI version
http://www.defgroup.com/tonigy/tonigy16.wpi

April 05

eCS Fixtool v1.09.4 and IBM Service Tool (German and English)

A new version of the eCS fixtool (v1.09.4) with NLS (multilanguage) support has been posted to the eComStation site, as of April 4, 2002.

The Fixtool allows various fixes released for eCS v1.0 to be applied in the same manner, including eCS Fixpacks 1 and 2, updated driver packages, Java update packages (the files listed as JRT0824 and JRT1106, not the javainrt.exe or javaintk.exe packages) and TCPIP updates, which have been posted to eComstation web site.

The Fixtool v1.09.4 consists of three files in total. The third file currently has a German Version and an English Version. The previous version (English only) is also still present on the web site.

A German and English version of the IBM service tool (v1.44) is also present on the eComStation web site, and the zipped file is also required to be present in the directory where the eCS Fixtool is installed, in order to apply eCS Fixpacks.

http://www.ecomstation.com

April 05

eCS Fixpack 2 (German)

The german version of eCS was posted to the eComStation web site as of April 4, 2002.

The fixpack consists of eight files, with the last two being required for SMP systems, using eCS Pro.

A new version of the eCS fixtool (v1.09.4) with NLS support is also present on the same site.

http://www.ecomstation.com/

April 05

ZxMail package error

Sorry all, the package indicated as v1.1.12 was incorrectly updated, because of this and it being already distributed we decided to increase to v1.1.13 this is the correct version that contains the proper fixes mentionned.

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

So if you downloaded v1.1.12 i recommend you download v1.1.13 since this is the correct package.

http://www.zeryx.com

From: Eric Lavoie elavoie@zeryx.com

April 05

InJoy Firewall/Dialer 3.0 Beta Invitation (and an F/X Holiday Special)

April 2002 denotes the beginning of a new era for F/X Communications. We have entered the public beta-test phase for our new Multi Platform (OS/2, Windows, Linux) software and we mark that with a 30% discount on the current OS/2 products.
Special Offer!
--------------

This is a combined beta/holiday special, which is to ensure that our customers get a fair deal when buying during a period of new product testing and less responsive support.

Effective April 4, 2002, OS/2 customers can order the "InJoy Dialer 2.3" and the "InJoy Firewall 1.4" with a 30% discount. The offer is valid through BMT Micro until May 15, 2002. You can order online at these locations:
http://www.fx.dk/injoy/register.html
http://www.fx.dk/firewall/register.html

Software purchased under this deal is upgradable in the same way as software purchased prior to this deal. You can also upgrade your current software to a new level (e.g. from "Basic" to "Pro"), based on the prices of this special offer. Please direct your purchase questions to:

orders@bmtmicro.com
What To Expect From the NEW Products
------------------------------------

With our new release, we sum up our accumulated experience and fulfill our vision of delivering an accomplished industry- leading Multi Platform connectivity and security solution!

More than anything, we have been aiming to create a set of quality tools that will empower our users to easily conduct business over the Internet. No matter what OS platform or protocols you are connecting, whether you focus on top-notch dynamic security or transparency, managability or simplicity, Server or Client, then our new software delivers one of the most intuitive and business friendly solutions.

We hope you will find the time to visit F/X Communications during the coming months to check out our new products.

http://www.fx.dk
Help Us Beta Test
-----------------

The public beta testing is _just_ getting started. You can stay updated on the progress and join the beta here:

http://www.fx.dk/beta

Be sure to direct questions and feedback for the new software to the InJoy product mailing list. You can subscribe from the beta page.
Stay Informed
-------------

Join our news mailing list to get (only) the biggest news from F/X. We deliberately keep the use of this mailing list to a minimum, but it still allows you to stay up to date with our product announcements and other major news.

Subscribe to the list from this URL:

http://www.fx.dk/contadd.html
Best Regards
F/X Communications

April 04

ZxMail updated to v1.1.12

Hi everyone I have updated zxmail to version 1.1.12
Release 1.1.12 Fixed: Limit outgoing size was not saved from the correct value. Fixed: Byte stuff error in pop3 module Fixed: A new alias would not show unless you turned the page of the notebook. Fixed: If you edited this alias and modified it the program would get a sys3175 in zxmaildb. Note: The last 2 errors are due to an improper compilation batch run. Added: TID and PID have been added to the log info, option to select the level of logging is next.ZxMail is a full SMTP and POP3 server

We recommend that you update to this level.

Here are some of the features of ZxMail Server.
ZxMail can pull email from other POP3 accounts and redistribute it to a domain by the username or to specific users on any domain.
ZxMail supports an unlimited number of aliases.
ZxMail can forward mail to internal or external mailboxes.
ZxMail supports multiple forwards and chaining of those forwards (meaning if a message destined for A and A has a forward to B and B has a forward to C the message for A then goes to C and A can have other forwards). ZxMail supports multiple domains with no limits
ZxMail can route email through another SMTP server to save on bandwidth.
ZxMail is multi threaded for maximum performance.
ZxMail supports IP filtering to block or to allow connection based on an IP address. ZxMail supports SMTP AUTH command with CRAM-MD5, PLAIN, LOGIN mechanism.
Evaluation license for more mailbox than the basic 2 can had on request, just send an email to emo@zeryx.com
To view the pre requisite to run ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/req.html
For a listing of what is new in the current version of ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/whatsnew.html
For screen shots of ZxMail go to http://www.zeryx.com/English/screenshots.html
ZxMail can be purchased at:
BMTmicro http://www.bmtmicro.com/BMTCatalog/os2/zxmail.html
Mensys http://shop.mensys.nl/catalogue/mns_ZxMail.html

A free fully featured 2 mailbox version is available.

April 04

Firewall and VPN documentation now on Hobbes

I've written an INF document describing how to configure and use the built-in MPTS firewall and VPN feature.

It has been uploaded to Hobbes (see /pub/incoming) as firewall_doc_v10.zip
Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=firewall_doc_v10.zip
URL: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/firewall_doc_v10.zip

WHAT IS THE BUILT-IN FIREWALL?

The MPTS firewall feature is included in MPTS v5.3/TCP/IP v4.1 and up, and is one of OS/2's best-kept secrets. Until now, it has had no documentation (or even official acknowledgement) besides some sparse and incomplete notes scattered amongst various RedBooks. Many people probably don't even know it exists.

This feature includes IP packet filtering and IPSec tunnel functionality,both inherited from the AIX SecureWay Firewall product. (The code wasported over from the AIX as part of the 32-bit TCP/IP stack; probably for the sake of providing the dynamic IPSec tunnel client, which is the only part of it to have an actual GUI interface). With these features, OS/2 is capable of functioning as a VPN host, or even as a basic firewall.

The more advanced features of SecureWay, such as NAT or SOCKS server functionality, are not available in the MPTS firewall.

April 04

OS/2 file system shootout

Michal Necasek has written an article a comparing the advantages/disadvantages of OS/2 file systems (FAT, HPFS, HPFS386 and JFS)

http://pages.prodigy.net/michaln/os2/os2fsperf.html

April 04

New SysInfo/2 build 0.8.11

SysInfo/2 ver. 0.8.11 is uploaded to Hobbes. List of new futures:

- Some new devices & vendors were added to PCI.INI

- An error was corrected that prevent SysInfo/2 from working withoutPCI.INI file;

- An error was corrected in Display identification algorithm working with new SDD builds ( > build 32 ). Now SysInfo/2 can identify Display information, returned from SDD;

- New PCI information is shown in Device information window in "System Device Tree" page - that is Power Saving Caps, AGP Caps and so on;

- Device Manager PCIBus and ISA bus are linked with Host-to-PCI Bridge and PCI-to-ISA Bridge;

- And some other minor errors were corrected too.

Project homepage will be updated as soon as possible
-> URL: http://devcenter.os2.ru/sysinfo/
-> Hobbes: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=sysinfo0811.zip
-> FTP-Search: http://download.lycos.com/swadv/AdvResults.asp?query=sysinfo0811.zip

April 03

New 04/01 testcase kernel

Hi folks... Just noticed new kernels on testcase

If the current kernel in your notebook will not un-suspend

Try this one.

ftp://testcase.boulder.ibm.com/ps/fromibm/os2/

My Thinkpad 390 has been un-suspending for the last several kernels

Sincerely Glenn Strazds

Note; I have not put this kernel in my notebook yet?

[Moderator's note: As always these are not officially supported by IBM unless they tell you to use them. Please send any followup to comp.os.os2.bugs on usenet. Also note that files are only on IBM's testcase for 2-3 days, so if you want to try these get them now. Make certain you back up any files replaced and don't try these on a production system. Read any readme file before applying any changes. If your system is working well, and you have no problems addressed by these updates, do yourself a favour and don't mess with this. You have been warned.

These testcase kernels contain fixes since xr_e002/xr_m016/mcp2/acp2. The UNI and SMP files are for WSeB/ACP/eCS Pro (SMP kernel) and the W4 files are for post FP15/MCP versions, including eComStation. Only use the SMP kernel on a machine with more then one CPU.

Here are the latest changes in this version, as posted in the readme file. (See the Readme for a complete listing):

Bug Fixes:
04/01: df_ret/df_deb trap on some memory analysis operations. note, you can use this df_ret.exe (& df_deb.exe) on dumps of kernels back to about Sep 2001 or so. Just always use the symbols that match the dump.
Fixes to problems that exist in released code:
04/01 revision 14.088g
JR15405 part 2: more likely fix for 49.7 day hang (still in test)
JR15038 part 2: more trap 8s running an app from a tcpbeui drive]

April 03

OS/2 revision levels documented

I've just put up a web page that documents the revision levels of major system components for each recent base release of OS/2. This helps me, anyway, when I try to decide what I am going to have to do to bring a system up to date.

It is in no way meant to replace WarpUpdates http://www.warpupdates.mynetcologne.de/, and indeed doesn't really provide the same information.

It also documents kernel revision levels for recent releases and fixpacks; this makes interesting reading when trying to gauge rough equivalences.

The page is at:

http://www.tavi.co.uk/os2pages/levels.html

April 03

Photo quality printer under OS/2

I recently purchased an Epson Photo 820 printer which works very well under eCS-OS/2 with the EPOMNI3 driver from IBM Japan ftp://ftp.jp.ibm.com/pub/pspj/os2ddpak/printers/epomni3e.exe. The print quality for photos is about as good as on windows (so I'm told) or a Mac (I have the parallel port connected to an eCS machine and the USB to an iMac). But the driver utilities (nozzle check, head alignment, head cleaning) don't work with this printer/driver combination and the print quality tops out at 1440x720 while the printer is capable of 2880x720 DPI.

So I have started an email survey to see what if any interest there is in getting this printer better supported. Please send all replies to epson820@os2voice.org I am particularly interested in responses from anyone that would use this printer in a commercial/business application or setting, but replies from anyone truly interested in needing a photo quality printer under eCS-OS/2 are also appreciated.

- Please briefly describe your company (company focus / size of company / use of OS/2)?

- If you are interested in being contacted about this please include an email address, contact name and company name (if applicable).

- How many Epson Photo 820 printers (current and future) would you need?

- Would you prefer support for a different Epson model? If yes, please explain (model/quantity needed/why preferred).

- Why would you need 2880 DPI printing?

- Which applications would you be using with this printer?

April 03

Virtual PC for OS/2 is now GA

URL: http://www.innotek.de/products_e.html

InnoTek has partnered with Connectix Corporation to develop, distribute and market virtual machine solutions providing Windows and OS/2 integration.

- Virtual PC for OS/2 http://www.innotek.de/products/virtualpc/VirtualPC_OS2_Flyer.pdf

Virtual PC for OS/2 allows you to execute additional operating systems on top of your OS/2 desktops. It is the most cost-effective solution to deliver Windows application support to OS/2 desktops while utilizing the processing power of the local workstation. Combined with many enterprise features, it is the perfect step to migrate your desktop systems by delivering new applications to the existing, proven infrastructure. It allows you to plan your migration well and choose the best time to migrate your desktop systems.
Retail Price: Euro 239
Introductory Offer: Euro 199

- Virtual PC for Windows with OS/2 Guest Support http://www.innotek.de/products/virtualpc/VirtualPC_Windows_Flyer.pdf

Virtual PC for Windows with OS/2 Guest Support consists of Connectix Virtual PC for Windows combined with InnoTek OS/2 Additions. This product is the perfect tool to migrate from OS/2 to Windows while still preserving previous investments in OS/2 software. Virtual PC for Windows with OS/2 Guest Support allows you run your existing OS/2 environment including all applications and network connectivity options on Windows desktops.
Retail Price: Euro 285
Note: the retail product will be available in April 2002.

Virtual PC for OS/2 and Connectix Virtual PC for Windows with OS/2 Guest Support are available from InnoTek's distribution partners.

For enterprise licensing (> 100 units), please contact InnoTek sales at sales@innotek.de. If you are interested in becoming a reseller for Virtual PC or other InnoTek products, please contact us.

Novastar http://www.novastar.de is InnoTek's worldwide distributor for Virtual PC. Resellers please contact Novastar at infos@novastar.de.

Mensys http://os2.mensys.nl/indexuk.html is a leading software reseller with customers worldwide. Mensys offers a user-friendly online-shop with many payment options and worldwide shipments.

CompuSaar http://www.compusaar.de is a German software reseller specialized in IBM and OS/2 software products.

April 02

Update for Windows Terminal Server client available

I have uploaded a new version of rdesktop to Hobbes. This is a free (Open Source) RDP client ported from Unix to OS/2, which you can use to connect to a Windows NT/2000/XP Terminal Server. EMX and XFree86 are required.

New in this second release:

- The OS/2 port is now free for commercial and non-commercial use. Previously, an old math library was used which excluded commercial use. Instead, rdesktop now uses a local copy of OpenSSL (BSD style license).

- Upraded to the latest version, 1.1.0pl19-8-5, adding new options. For instance, with --built-in-license, rdesktop can now emulate a Windows 2000 Professional TS CAL license.

The zipfile is currently in incoming but should move soon to /pub/os2/system/x11/term (for lack of a better place).

http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=rdesk

The latest version can also be found on my own webpage, at:

http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/rdesktop/

Jacco

April 02

Current EWWS NewsFlash
Dear all,
this is your latest EWWS NewsFlash.
This issue covers:
- a) EWWS Tips & Tricks Database Web Access
- b) FTP Site for Warp Community Workshop Pictures upload
- c) FingerPrint Support for OS/2
- d) Windows XP not Java compatible
- e) InfraRed Support updated
- f) SCSI Geometry Filter
- g) Technical Training for OS/2 MPTS 6.0 enhancements: Update
- h) CeBIT 2002 Review
- i) Warp Community Update Workshop II/2002: Plannings
- j) IGS - Innotek Partnership
- g) IGS - AMD Partnership
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a) EWWS Tips & Tricks Database Web Access

We are happy to announce an additional way of communication and exchange of informations. We have putted a Lotus-Notes based Information "portal" online, which we ask you to exchange informations, experiences, etc. To keep control of who has access to this database, a registration is required. This database syncs regulary between IBM and Starfire (and add. Mirrors in the future). Please register at:

http://www.titan-central.com/ibmwsodtips

[Moderator note: I could not find a way to register at this site. A logon/password is required. If I learn of a way to do so I will send an update on the list.]
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b) FTP Site for Warp Community Update Workshop Pictures upload

Site: ftp://ftp.starfire.ne

User ID: wcuw5

Password: germany
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c) FingerPrint Device Support

IBM Global Services Germany and Siemens AG are now working jointly together on biometric access integration into OS/2 operating systems.

In a first step Siemens biometric division realized a connectivity for their ID-Mouse with OS/2. Using this solution, Login to OS/2 systems and related applications will change from Name/Password oder personal access Code (PINs), hardly remembered by users, to easy finger tip. Flexible integration to existing environment is possible, as well as replacing standard login-procedures of Warp Server for e-business or Workspace on-Demand. Contact us at emeawarp@de.ibm.com if you want to integrate a FingerPrint Device into your corporate OS/2 environment. This has been demo'd successfully at CeBIT 2002 in Hannover.
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d) Windows XP not Java compatible

We usually don't cover non-OS/2 issues, but for those, who are considering migration from OS/2 to Windows, should definitely have at look at:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020308/ap_on_hi_te/sun_microsoft_lawsuit_13
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e) InfraRed Support updated

IBM updated the InfraRed stack and released it on Software Choice. It now also works with the InfraRed chipset used in the latest T23 Thinkpads. We also tested with Cellphones like Ericsson T39, T68 in addition to the ones tested by the Lab, and it works great.
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f) SCSI Geometry Filter

Some SCSI device drivers report incorrect geometry for media in partitioned removable devices (such as ZIP drives). In addition to some of the media space being unusable, the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) considers the partitions on the media to be corrupt, and media prepared on non-SCSI attached devices may not be readable. This filter corrects the geometry reported by the device driver, if required, insuring that all space is reachable and that LVM considers the partitions valid. Get the filter from:

http://www7.software.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf/Driver+Profile+Web/scsiflt.exe?OpenDocument
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g) Technical Training for OS/2 MPTS 6.0 enhancements

We finally announce a technical class on all MPTS enhancements and changes since

Warp Server 4. These are for example TCP/IP 4.x (aliasing), TCPBEUI changes,

multiple adapter, Big enhancements and changes in Name Resolition (DDNS, Shadow,...), Tuning Parameters and such.

The Agenda in Detail:

1> NetBIOS, NetBEUI protocol overview.

2> TCPBEUI overview based on RFC 1001 & RFC 1002.

3> Comparisons between the two protocols.

4> NetBIOS names and name types.

5> Name resolution options in TCPBEUI: B-node, H-node, P-node, DNS resolution

6> Logical adapters/multiple instances of protocol binding. How it is arbitrated.

7> Windows way of interaction. Implication on TCPBEUI.

8> Tuning parameters at protocol level: RFCNAMES.LST, RFCBCST.LST, RFCCACHE.LST

64k boundary restriction calculations.

9> Troubleshooting:

General PD/PSI tools and usage.

Discussion on typical issues from the field.

11> IBMLAN.INI parameters, intended use of the same and tuning.

The class will be held in week 24 (June 10th - 14th) at IBM facilities in Munich. To enroll,

- go to http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/

- select your country

- click on "Course Booking" (or whatever it says in your language)

- Enter the course code: TAMPE0DE (attention: name has changed!)

New: The course is now available in IBM Learning Services' course booking system.
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h) CeBIT 2002 Review

At CeBIT 2002, the IBM EWWS Team showed a Thin Client scenario using WorkSpace

On-Demand Version 3.02 on OS/2 Server as well as Virtual PC running different PC Operating Systems (SuSE Linux 7.99, Windows 98 SE, Windows NT 4, OS/2 MCP2) as a guest on top of OS/2. Furthermore, the ID Mouse (see c) for details) provided by SIEMENS was used to show how biometric access integration into OS/2 may look like. The booth was very well visited, thanks to all who showed there interest into the solutions shown. The WorkSpace On-Demand OS/2 Client was running OS/2, 32 Bit Windows (via Citrix Client using a Windows Terminal Server) and Java applications concurrently. If you are interested in this scenario or want to get further information on how to integrate certain parts of this demo setup into your corporate environment, please contact us at emeawarp@de.ibm.com.
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i) Warp Community Update Workshop II/2002: Plannings

The current plannings are to host "WCUW6" in week 38 (Sept 16-20) in Duesseldorf.

Date and city are still subject to change. Please give us feedback about your preferences regarding date, city and topics as soon as possible.
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j) IGS - Innotek Partnership

At CeBIT 2002, IGS, represented by our Team signed a Partnership agreement with Innotek. This Partnership will enable IBM IGS to support all Innotek products through IGS standard support channel, which will be beneficial for all customers. Also IGS project teams will be staffing Proof-of-Concepts, Implementations and Roll-outs for Innotek Products. Innotek can offer standard IGS services around their products suite and support through MVSL contracts.
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g) IGS - AMD Partnership

Our Team also now supports AMD in testing their latest Chipsets and Processors

for OS/2 compatibility. Currently, we successfully tested and certified a dual K7 Tyan Board with MP chipset implementation, while a ASUS MPX board is still in testing.

That's it for now. Stay tuned for the next NewsFlash.

Warm regards.

April 02

Update: eCS Fixpack 2

Note that the kernel included with FixPak 2 (Level 14.088) has a bug that turns off the DELDIR function.

It *appears* to work because it updates the control file as if the deleted file was saved to the DELDIR, but if you try to restore the file you will get a error message that the file could not be restored.

IBM is aware of the problem and it has been fixed in subsequent kernels on testcase.

If DELDIR is important to you (it was to me), you will have to restore the older kernel from the BACKUP directory after the fixpak is installed.

Gene

April 02

The Results of the 2nd Annual Awards!

The result of the 2nd Annual OS2 World Awards are for each and every category:
Best Supporting OS/2 Company:
SciTech Software, USA for Display Doctor
Best Commercial Software of the Year:
eComStation by Serenity Systems,USA
Best Individual Software of the Year:
XWorkplace by Ulrich Möller, Germany
Honor Award for Individuals:
Ulrich Möller, Germany for XWorkplace and WarpIn
Best OS/2 Site of the Year:
OS2.org, Germany
Complete list can be found in the awards results section
http://www.os2world.com/award_results.shtml

April 01

Bug in PMMail 2.20.2380

There is a minor problem in PMMail 2.20.2380 that is causing it to show the Time Zone Designator as Daylight time even though Daylight Time does not begin for those of us in the Eastern Time Zone until April 7 2002. (I don't know how or if this affecting people in other time zones, but if you live there you should probably check.) Hopefully the problem will reset itself when Daylight Time actually begins.

If you are not running an internet-based clock such as Time868 or eCS Clock, you may be able to get around the problem by REM'ing out the TZ statement in your CONFIG.SYS. However internet clocks require the TZ statement.

I have written Blueprintworks about the problem and will post any response from them here.
Walter Metcalf
VOICE President

April 01

Domino Server 5.0.10 for OS/2

Lotus released an incremental update of Domino Server for OS/2.

You can check it at:

http://www.notes.net/qmrdown.nsf/qmrwelcome?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&Expand=1.4#1.4

The current release is version 5.0.10

April 01

eCS Fixpack 2

While it has been reported that Convenience Pack 2 and Fixpack 16 were released for the various versions of Warp 4, I have not seen any reports of Fixpack 2 for eCS.

The files for Fixpack 2 for eCS were uploaded to the eComStation site http://www.ecomstation.com/ and have been available in the download area since March 15, 2002.

The complete fixpack contains 8 files (files 7 and 8 are only required for SMP systems) and may be installed using eCS Fixtool 1.09 (also available on the download site).

After installation, the kernel is updated to the 14.088 level.

March 31

JCalc 0.20 - simple calculator for Java

Hi,

My JCalc calculator version 0.20 for Java is freely available for download at : http://users.pandora.be/luc.vanbogaert/java_index.html

It works quite well, but as this is one of my first attempts to create something usefull with Java (or any other programming language for that matter) don't expect too much of it ;-)

JCalc requires Java 1.3

Regards,
--
Luc Van Bogaert

March 31

Turn OS/2-eCS games to Open Source !!

I'm currently working on my site and trying to get in touch with more OS/2-eCS games authors to make their old OS/2-eCS games Open Source. Making their games open source will help other developers in the community to learn from the code and possible continue this projects.

Right now Im listing all OS/2-eCS Open Source games at: http://www.os2world.com/games/html/opensource.html

So, if you know any game developer of an unsupported, abandon, new, old, nice or ugly OS/2-eCS game, ask them kindly to open source their game under any license he/she prefers, and let me know so I can package it and put it on my site.

Plus you can always tell me if Im missing an OS/2 game on my site, or any other sugestions.

http://www.os2world.com/games

Martin

From: Martin Iturbide martin@os2world.com

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