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May 17

ASPIROUT V1.1 Beta 9 release
There have been a few more bugfixes:
- Fixed major deadlock problems introduced in Beta 7 and made worse in Beta 8.
- Fixed weird trap problems with some applications.
- Added ASPIOPT utility to enable dynamic switching of "fix application" mode.
- ASPIDBUG now uses ASC-NUM.TXT to decode Sense Code errors.

http://home.clara.net/orac/os2.htm

Paul

May 17

Scitech SNAP/SE 2.1.4 available on IBM SWC and eCS download site

Scitech SNAP/SE (Special Edition) 2.1.4 has been released on IBM's Software Choice and Serenity's eComStation file download Driver area.

"The SciTech System Neutral Access Protocol (SNAP) Graphics for OS/2 IBM Special Edition (a.k.a. SNAP Graphics/se) is a set of graphic adapter device drivers (GRADD) supporting a variety of chip sets from the leading chip set manufacturers. SNAP Graphics/se is the new compatible replacement for previous versions of SciTech Display Doctor for OS/2 IBM Special Edition (SDD/se). SNAP Graphics/se supports many video features, including:
* CRT Resolutions of 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200, 2048x1536, plus user-specified custom modes
* All LCD (Flat Panel) Resolutions supported by the hardware * 16:9 HDTV-like Resolutions, including 848x480, 1072x600, 1280x720, 1360x768, 1600x900, 1800x1012, 1920x1080, 2048x1152
* Support for all color depths
* Unlimited Refresh Rates
* DDC Plug and Play monitor detection
* Full hardware 2D acceleration
* Hardware cursor
* Limited Feature support, including Zooming, TV Out, and Multi-Head (on selected graphic chip sets)"
IBM Device Driver Pak page:
http://www7.software.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf/4eddaa42e99c19e186256a700058020a/c1673d5ade9043a587256cfe00535715?OpenDocument
IBM Download (requires an IBM Software Choice subscription):
http://service.software.ibm.com/os2dd/swc/snapse214.exe
eCS Download (available to all eComStation 1.0 and 1.1 registered owners, requires login):
http://www.ecomstation.com

May 16

The OS2-ISP list has been revived!

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hello!

The OS2-ISP list previously hosted at hethmon.com has been down for well over a month or two, with no signs of it coming back up any time soon.

This email is simply an attempt to notify people who have used this list in the past, that I have recreated it and that they need to resubscribe to it.

I have taken all email addresses that I could find in the 8395 messages from this list for the past three years, so I do apoligise if this email reaches you by mistake; you will not be contacted by me on this issue again, so it you wish not to subscribe to this list, then you simply do nothing.

If however, you do want to resubscribe to this valuable resource, then please send an email message to steward@warpspeed.com.au with the line 'subscribe os2-isp' in the message body.

May 16

New WarpVision GUI 20030516

"The goal of the WarpVision project is to create an OS/2 multimedia player that supports the latest formats, as well as the latest hardware features."

Changelog:
PLEASE! Remove VIDEO2.INI first!
15.05.2003
Added Real Audio (.ra) support (without seek for now). Untested
More strong checking for mp3 streams
Fixed sync for slow cpu's (pm freezed)
GUIENG: Added transparency support for control title
GUIENG: Fixed dblcklick on vertical sliders arm
Some other fixes and bugs :-)

Download: http://www.laemmlin.net/mirror/wvgui/wvgui20030516.zip

Web site: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/wv.php

May 15

IBM Java 1.3.1 for OS/2 updated

IBM Java 1.3.1 for OS/2 on Software Choice Catalog has been updated (05/05/03). It shows "build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM build co131-20030407a".

Need SWC subscription to download.

Url: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/os/warp/swchoice/

May 15

1,900 perfect skins for PM123

Mike1SKN.INF version 1.40 is an English hypertext file in the native INF format, offering a detailed overview of 400 perfect skins for PM123. In practice, it is an accurate catalog of all skins with order numbers from - 001 to 400.
New features:
- Much new important information
- Neptune-CD Cover (StarOffice 5.1 - necd1900.sda)
- DOS text mode (Some useful tools)
- 1 new skin (Blood.skn)

Url: http://www.os2ecs.net/neptune/skincd4.shtml

May 15

VGFX graphic library-Demo MATRIX/2

Posted on comp.os.os2.games

Well, to generate some traffic: i have just uploaded a little program to my homepage. Well it is no game, and there's little reason to run besides just viewing ;-). It is a demo of a library i'm currently working on, well a gaming library, so i think the place might be right. If you ever wanted to see some kind of MATRIX scrolling on OS/2 go there and get it:

http://www.ffohttop.de/VGFXMatrix.html

It would be nice to hear from someone else how fast it is and if problems occur. On my K2/6-500 it runs about 33fps, drawing 630 sprites and restoring one backgound each frame (640x480). How does it perform on recent hardware? Be warned, your CPU might go up to 100%! Exit with ESC!

Regards, Michael

May 15

coolfm beta 7

coolfm provides access to your computer fm-tuner.
In this version:
* import your city bonus pack with drag&drop;
* browse disk to play/record audio files;
* use external scheduler (creating flags for coolfm);
* use remote control (send commands to named pipe);

p.s. D-Link USB radio is available in EPS Elektronik (Germany, http://www.eps-elektronik.de/)

http://en.ecomstation.ru/coolfm

May 14

Tim's Warped Bargains: Correction, DSL, 15" LCD, Used PC, Sound Cards

Dear Bargain Hunters:

** IBM Laser Printer Correction **

Some of you started panting and rushing to the IBM web site when I mentioned per-page toner costs of 0.022 cents for that new IBM Infoprint 1312 laser printer.

Sorry! That's 2.2 cents per page. I was decimal point impaired when I wrote that. Still pretty good, though. Just not THAT good.

That would be U.S. 0.022 dollars per page, if you prefer. Or 22% of one dime. Or 88 one thousandths of one quarter.

By the way, I'm authorized to announce a special deal. If you order two IBM Infoprint Color 130 enterprise printers, today only we'll give you a free Infoprint 1312 printer with a retail value of $289. That like getting 289 dollars off our already low priced $1.1 million (and up) pair of enterprise printers -- a real savings to you and your family.

Shipping and handling not included. Offer may expire without notice or on April 1, 2003, whichever comes sooner. Other terms and conditions may apply. See store for details. Offer not valid where prohibited by law. Free printer may be demonstrator model low on toner. Free printer offer requires submitting social security number for FBI background check and full medical history.

** Cheap DSL **

To redeem myself, I have many other bargains to pass along.

For example, if you subscribe to Verizon DSL service, you can get wireless (802.11b "WiFi") service at no extra charge (New York City area only). Find out more here:

http://verizon.net/wifi/

For everyone anywhere in their service territory, Verizon DSL is only $34.95 per month, and they're offering one month free and a free gift (such as a $25 MasterCard gift card). See my article in next month's issue of the VOICE newsletter for details on DSL connectivity with eComStation and OS/2 Warp. (Hint: It works just fine.)

If you buy your DSL service through Dell, you can get another $80 rebate. Go here to do that:

http://dell4me.com/broadband

and if you click through to Dell from Fatcash.com, you may get another 3% off. (Not sure about that one, but it can't hurt.)

** 15 Inch TFT Flat Panel Display **

Here's a great deal on a flat panel LCD display for your PC.

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3436193

Only $199 after rebate. Offer expires May 20, 2003. Runs with any video adapter that can generate 1024x768 through a VGA-style (standard D-shell) connector. Which is just about anything, really. I'd stick to 16-bit color since 24-bit is mostly wasted on a TFT display.

** Used Dell PC **

PowerON has refurbished Dell Optiplex GX1 Pentium II MMX (450 MHz) desktop PCs for only $69.99 each. (Please confirm the model.) These systems feature 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 384 MB), 6 GB hard disk, CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, and ethernet (3Com 3C905B-TX -- yes, there's a driver). Includes 90-day warranty. Level 2 cache is a generous 512K. Audio is Crystal CS4236 (driver available) and video is ATI Rage Pro (works with Scitech and Scitech Special Edition drivers). All these drivers are already in eComStation. Lots of ports, too: two USB, two serial, and one parallel.

Phone 800-673-6227 to order.

What more do you really need for Internet access with Mozilla?

** Sound Cards **

Here are some inexpensive (under $10) PCI sound cards that work with your favorite operating system. Use the new Univeral Audio Driver that comes with eComStation.
Crystal CS4281: http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=20102 C-Media
CMI8738: http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=A-8738-6C Crystal
CS4280: http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=A-4280

Driver available from Crystal (Cirrus) directly for the last one (http://www.cirrus.com/en/support/drivers/audio/OS22.html). Don't forget to use coupon code DEALNEWS for a (possible) 10% discount.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with any of these companies. Except IBM, and I heartily endorse every one of their products.
- - - - -
Timothy F. Sipples

May 14

Soundcard Matrix Site updated

There are changes on the PCI Soundcard Matrix Site:

New entry on the matrix:

- SB Audigy/Audigy2 / EMU10K2 chipset

I got some reports that the new line of Audigy cards from Creative is working with the latest free uniaudio driver. Because both Audigy and Audigy2 cards using nearly the same chipset like the SB Live! there should be no problem getting these cards to work. Please send any experiences with these new cards/drivers to me ! Thanks.

http://www.os2usr.org/os2sound.html

May 12

Tim's Warped Bargains: New IBM Laser Printer

Dear Bargain Hunters:

I finally get to pass along news of a hardware bargain from my employer!

IBM just introduced the Infoprint 1312 laser printer. This new printer is designed like all IBM models as a true workhorse, with a rated speed of 20 pages per minute. It has a native resolution of 600 dpi (with "1200 dpi enhancement"), so the quality is great. And the per-page cost is as low as 0.022 cents (toner costs). It is not a duplexing printer, though. PCL 6, Postscript 3, and PPDS printer data streams are all supported, so it'll work great with your eComStation and OS/2 Warp systems. Includes both USB and parallel ports.

All yours for $289 direct from IBM's web site ( http://www.printers.ibm.com ). Not the lowest priced laser printer I've mentioned, but the consumables cost is very low, and it is a speedy machine.

Now, if that's not fast enough, you could always spring for the IBM Infoprint Color 130 enterprise printer. We'll return your phone call if you have a half million dollars to spend on that serious equipment. It's the sort of printer that accepts raw logs at one end and spits out glossy Vogue magazines at the other, complete with perfume samples. (OK, I'm exaggerating a little, but it does manage up to 138 color impressions per minute. That HP LaserJet 2500L I mentioned before is only 35 times slower.)

And, before you ask, yes, the Infoprint Color 130 should work fine with eComStation. Your PC, however, may not be able to feed it fast enough, so we require an AIX server or mainframe to do that (and to process the Postscript from your PC). Naturally the AIX server or mainframe costs extra. Price also does not include the reinforced floor you'll need to support the 3,000+ pounds this printer weighs, nor does it include the mandatory 240 volt power circuit (like your electric clothes dryer) or climate control system. Supplies extra, too, although we might throw in enough paper to run for 30 seconds, but only if you order today.

This mega-printer takes "Toner version 3," would you believe. Even the toner gets a version number.

May 12

Mozilla v1.4b release VACPP and GCC
VACPP builds: Spellchecker is included, and the Innotek Java plugin should work with this version.

http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.4b/mozilla-os2-vacpp-1.4b-installer.exe

or

http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.4b/mozilla-os2-vacpp-1.4b.zip
GCC builds:
We also have released GCC versions of 1.4b - Full Installer .exe and a Zipfile. To use it, you must also download a copy of the GCC 3.2.1 runtime which is available from Innotek as well as the current level of the EMX runtime from hobbes.
Note:DO NOT SHARE PROFILES BETWEEN VACPP AND GCC!
Also, plugins do not work in this release. We are investigating the problem.

http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.4b/mozilla-os2-gcc-1.4b-installer.exe

or

http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.4b/mozilla-os2-gcc-1.4b.zip

May 12

QueenCy 0.1.4b WarpIN package

QueenCy is updated and now WarpIN package is available.

http://www.1drop.net/qc/QueenCy.wpi

QueenCy is paint software which supports Wacom tablet with pen pressure.

Url: http://www.1drop.net/qc/readme.us

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