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Advantages:
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Companies:
History:
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Advice:
(Барьеры и решения)
Technologies:
(Применение в науке, лаборатории, ..)
Solutions
New eComStation:
Future:
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OS/2 artefacts:
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2008-10-09 03:15:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [OS2VOICE, Joachim Benjamins]
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October 6, 2008
Subject: Support Agreement (12 months) for OpenOffice.org for eComStation and IBM OS/2
Effective date: October 6, 2008
Effective immediately, Serenity Systems International will be distributing
a GA version of OpenOffice.org 2.4 to all users who ordered the Support
Agreement for OpenOffice.org product. This version has been compiled to run
on IBM OS/2 and eComStation as a native application. This release replaces
OpenOffice.org version 2.0.4.
It is available to anyone with a current OpenOffice.org Support Agreement
for eComStation and OS/2, via their download-area at the Mensys Online
Shop. http://www.mensys.net/login/
Features
- Support for XWP/eWPS sliding menu hilite (requires XWorkPlace 1.0.8 or eCS 2.0 RC4 or higher)
- Support for clipboard bitmap formats and unicode text.
- Support for mouse wheel.
- Support for WPS integration via seperate package (OOoWPS101.WPI)
- FT2: this release supports the FreeType2 font engine for better text rendering.
- NLS: multiple NLS versions can be installed, you can change the language as
follows: Tools -> Options -> Language settings -> User Interface. The
following languages are available: English, German, Italian, French,
Spanish and Dutch.
- EMAIL: e-mail related settings are now supported, you can email your
current document, but only ThunderBird is supported. WEB: the default
browser will be used for opening web pages. To enable these features, the
Internet Application Integration tool must be installed and configured for
your browser.
A more complete list of changes in this version of OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 can
be found at: http://development.openoffice.org/releases/2.4.0.html
Requirements
- At least one language pack is required to complete installation.
- UniClip is required to complete installation.
- LibC 0.6.3 is required to complete installation.
- Innotek Font Engine is required to run OpenOffice.org 2.4 for eComStation and OS/2.
- this installation will not overwrite existing installations, you can
use it alongside OpenOffice.org 1.1.5 and OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, however it
may be advisable to remove previous 2.4 profiles from your home directory.
- installation should preferably be done on a JFS volume, as it may run
slow otherwise. The installation target volume must support long filenames.
- installation takes around 400 MB of drivespace.
- this build is based on the 2.4.0 m12 sourcecode of OpenOffice.org.
- For better rendering of the GUI font, it is suggested to install
Workplace Sans TrueType font. This will also visualize the numbering for
the vertical ruler, since the default font, WarpSans, cannot be rotated.
You can download the Workplace Sans font
from the following website
WPS integration package for OpenOffice.org 2.4 for eComStation and OS/2:
- Extends the WPS data file class to recognize OpenOffice.org document files
- Integrated support for WPS-Wizard hint and folder info area
- Rexx hooks for reading document properties
[To enable this package for OpenOffice.org 2.4, you need to install the
OOoWPS101.WPI package (if not already installed) and run
?:\OpenOffice.2.4\program\ooodoc.cmd
This script will activate the WPS integration for this release of
OpenOffice.org 2.4 and remove it from older releases]
Support
Support Agreement users whose 12 month term has expired will be able to
download a copy of OpenOffice.org 2.4. Current Support Agreement users will
also be able to:
- Report issues and open support tickets
- Download fixes, updates, and enhancements
- Test new versions as they become available
Support specific to the eComStation and OS/2 version can be obtained
through the ticketing system here
A newsgroup is available for community support at:
here
or
here
Enjoy!
Best regards,
Serenity Systems International
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2008-10-02 14:08:16 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Why to use ACPI for eComStation?
You should install ACPI for eComStation to:
Common (Notebooks, servers, barebones):
- to initialize PC (the devices are not initialized on boot without ACPI),
- to use multi-core CPU (Core Duo, AMD X2). Especially, if you want run computer in APIC mode,
- device drivers for eComStation depend on ACPI,
- ACPI provides information about the computer to drivers,
applications and system information utilities.
Notebook, barebone:
- to control power management (suspend/resume/poweroff)
- to reduce power consumption
For developer:
- The main purpose of the driver is to provide ACPI interface to applied developers.
ACPI 3.11 is released, download new version from BETAZONE,
please pay attention to node resources:
A) Check your system (util\acpi-test.cmd) if PC doesn't boot with ACPI driver.
B) Listings of tested hardware:
C) Discussing How to boot eComStation on PC with AMD-chipset if ACPI is enabled
(the behavior of PC changes, eComStation is not ready for this behavior)
forum
D) Team of ACPI developers
E) Bug-tracker,
The rules changed:
ACPI tracker -> [New ticket]
Register to Login,
don't use short name&password, save your password
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2008-09-16 18:58:14 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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There is an activity in the Internet:
- Large site www.computerra.ru published an interview with Yuri Prokushev - OS/2: between past and future (russian text) (two pages)
- Pavel Shtemenko talks how to install eComStation, Windows XP, FreeBSD and Linux to one harddisk: here (russian text)
- PMView/Rus is updated, www.pmview.com
- Weasel email server, 1.78 is updated
- Watch the movie about Medion Akoya netbook, with running eComStation: YouTube, wmv
- News from www.os2.jp -- Paul Smedley is making efforts to build gcc 3.4.6 compiler for eComStation, discussion. It is important for Mozilla today and should help to port new software in the future.
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2008-09-16 17:29:12 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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eCo Software is interested to create full list of shareware products for eComStation.
New products in Mensys shop:
- SearchPlus -- Simultaneously search multiple drives!
Including searching within Zip Achieves Copy, execute, delete, open files found.
- eComStation FAQ brochure -- The eComStation Frequently Asked Questions Book contains 233 pages of valuable information for any eComStation user.
There are two famous internet shops:
Send us links to eComStation shareware/commercial
products which are not published in this catalogues.
Moreover, the developers of every shareware program should check if his
program is mentioned on this page
http://ecomstation.ru/software
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2008-09-15 19:12:35 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Do you sense the comfort when working on eComStation PC? If no then
install additional smart widgets to eCenter panel!
NeoWPS widgets (in the bottom of the web-page)
- Beer Battery widget -- battery widget for notebooks and servers with UPS. Shows battery level, time remaining.
- Master Name widget -- it is useful for those who like to make screenshots of the desktop and keep the signature.
- Reactor Temperature widget -- If your eComStation PC is used in a bedroom or dusty office then you should control the temperature of CPU (it is proportional to the dust level).
New widgets:
- Firewall widget
- POP3 Mail Checker Widget
How to post bug-reports? Read in the bottom of the widgets homepage.
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2008-08-21 00:19:53 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [http://ru2.halfos.ru/]
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OS2 Fund and Igor Vaskov released new version of WebMail/2,
OS2 Fund homepage (Download page)
WebMail/2 - Open Source project aimed to implement Web-interface
to POP3 and SMTP servers, it is based on rexx as cgi and server side.
It is used to read mail and send messages.
WebMail/2 opens Web-interface to any POP3 server, even on remote PC.
System requirements: Apache or Web/2.
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2008-07-27 05:08:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Sunny icons updated -- Fast, reliable huge transparent icons.
Compare the desktop Before.. and After.. Gallery of screenshots. Upgrade eComStation 2.0 to NeoWPS.
SunnyIcons Whatsnew:
- Fast drawing
- changed the format of BIGICONS table
- Pay attention to Path feature for the folders
(you see the full path of the folder and can raise up)
Piano Launchpad Whatsnew:
- Fixed drag&drop (remove of objects)
Download updated software from NeoWPS homepage
What is the need in NeoWPS?
- It increases your productivity,
- The desktop picture should give you inspiration, (black desktop with ugly icons causes despondency)
- Invest into the future of OS/2 platform, support UI development.
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2008-07-26 01:43:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [http://ru2.halfos.ru/]
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OS/2 Fund is accumulating money to port nginx
to OS/2 platform.
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2008-07-23 17:32:32 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Are you interested in support of PCMCIA/Cardbus/Expresscard controllers?
APSoft company is able to update their drivers if users agree to purchase it.
Site of the driver
-> CadWare -> Socket Services for OS/2
Aymeric Peyret is collecting users which are interested to
purchase the drivers.
Please post your contacts information via web-form
- Your name, email
- What to fix? Which problems do you see? Your adapter, problems, temporary solutions
- Are you going purchase the driver, purchase upgrade?
Main problems, example:
- APSoft drivers don't work with ACPI
(it's necessary patch? OEMHLP driver, pass the code to the developers of ACPI)
- Expresscard are not supported
- It's difficult to select switches
- no .wpi package
Other problems:
- Is it possible reduce price for eCS users? 70 EURO down to.. 35 EURO?
Additional information:
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2008-07-23 01:08:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, Name: Dennis d'Entremont ]
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I would like to let you all know that today I have launched
a new eComStation software website known as eCSWare.org.
This site is a place where members will be able to upload and download eCS related software.
There are many categories ranging from system and developer tools to themes and icon sets.
The site is brand new and is seeking new members and contributers. There
have already been some files uploaded but I am sure there are a great many
useful pieces of software that need a place to live. Currently the site is
set to allow a max upload of 100 megabytes but if you want to host something
bigger contact me and I we can arrange to host the file.
My hopes for this site are to create a service that is complimentary to other
eCS related services and websites already in existance and to work with these
resources to create a better overall eComStation community. See you there!
Dennis d'Entremont (a.k.a TheNerd)
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2008-07-19 15:45:43 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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If a program doesn't work properly on your computer, don't expect the next version will work better.
The bugs are fixed only if users notify the developers.
Please, post the bug-report to the tracker today, monitor the tracker during 1-2 weeks.
For example,
Other useful links
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2008-07-12 02:55:34 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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A) Fresh news: We get more reports that eComStation works fine on 8 cores.
B) Why to install ACPI for eComStation?
You should install ACPI for eComStation to:
Common (Notebooks, servers, barebones):
- to initialize PC (the devices are not initialized on boot without ACPI),
- to use multi-core CPU (Core Duo, AMD X2). Especially, if you want run computer in APIC mode,
- device drivers for eComStation depend on ACPI,
- ACPI provides information about the computer to drivers, applications and system information utilities.
Notebook, barebone:
- to manage power management (suspend/resume/poweroff)
- to reduce power consumption
For developer:
- The main purpose of the driver is to provide ACPI interface to applied developers.
C) Bug-tracker,
The rules changed:
ACPI tracker -> [New ticket]
Register to Login,
don't use short name&password, save your password
D) How to contribute to ACPI project?
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2008-07-12 00:05:40 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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eComStation developers follow the plan, the development of CUPS continues.
CUPS - is a new printing system, list of supported printers (not the latest)
A) Whatsnew?
B) The testers report about successful results: CUPS works better
C) How to setup CUPS, how to join testing? Read the announcements, post bug-reports to the tracker. How to setup CUPS
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2008-07-06 23:19:24 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]
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Help us collect information about supported 3G mobile phones (modems).
Here is the list of tested models: 13 models +
19 models. Add new reports or comment reports posted by other users.
How to setup device? Which dialer to use?
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