SETI OS/2 Warp Group

2004-09-28 16:49:37 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [www.os2world.com]

Just a quick reminder to all OS/2 and eComStation SETI users.

Remember there is a SETI group for us. We are in 41 position. Register to the group !! Also visit the OS/2 SETI forum.

ViaVoice released to Open Source

2004-09-23 13:24:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS]

IBM has released parts (the back end) of its ViaVoice product to open source to the Apache Foundation and to the Eclipse organization.

IBM OS/2 VoiceType is somehow "older" technology requiring the "speaker" to use short pausings for the system to recognize well. In contrary, what IBM is somehow giving away is "ViaVoice" - a newer technology that was available for Windoze only and uses "continuous speech" recognition - thus "real" speech.

New versions of SVISTA released

2004-09-04 10:04:37 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [http://www.serenityvirtual.com]

The previous week Serenity Systems International (SSI) released updated versions of the beta product for all host platforms, including FreeBSD. This is the first version of the FreeBSD hosted application to be publicly available.

SSI has amended the terms of the beta program, entitling all beta testers to receive the SVISTA host platform version of their choice as the Generally Available GA) product is released at no additional cost to the user. (SRP $99US) Users participating in the beta, wishing to acquire the multi- host version of SVISTA will have an opportunity to purchase the product for only $100US (SRP $199US).

More info can be found at http://www.serenityvirtual.com/beta/

Release of the product is scheduled for early 4Q04.

SViSta/2 1.0.6 (RC1, revision 2)

New version of native virtual machine released.

What's new:

• Detailed manual about networking in SVISTA/2 is published by 6PAC Consulting AG;
• Updated monitor of virtual machine (performance improvements);
• eComStation 1.2 support;
• Allow allocation of 512 Mb for guest system;
• Sliding mouse;
• New tool in bonuspak LAN Wizard (generates instructions for LAN routing adjustment);

Did you know?
Did you know that SVISTA/2 allows use networking even on notebooks with WiFi cards or computers without physical network card.

Porting applications Linux - eComStation

2004-09-04 09:24:12 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [www.osnews.com]

IBM developerWorks hosts information *which may be used* by professional developers who are porting Linux software to OS/2.

• The first article contains reference information about threads, mutexes, and semaphores.
• The second talks about Memory management, IPC, and file handling.
• The third talks about Timer and DLL calls.

Linux is "a country of the third world" which imports raw materials and cheap labour power to eCS. So, you can use this information as a reference for undertaking any migration activity. "The tips and caveats should help to simplify your migration design".

Additional information:

• OS/2 Software from UNIX

Hardware-software complex xSeries S/370

2004-08-25 08:11:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

New area of eComStation usage - hardware-software complex for emulation of mainframe IBM S/360 (S/370) command set (russian text). The complex usually includes high-productive & reliable IBM xSeries server.

HetNet company is going release additional products based on eComStation.

Full list of solutions based on eComStation and OS/2: Solutions page.

Testing updated software

2004-08-04 17:56:58 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

You are welcome to download updates:

• JRescuer v2.5 - the tool to rescue data from JFS volumes;
• PMVNC v1.2 - remote control of eComStation desktop;
• WarpOverlay! - videooverlay to improve work of videoplayers (Attempt to fix some artefacts on Rage128);

There are some fresh applications in beta-stage:

• LAN Wizard - generates instructions for LAN routing adjustment;
• Keyboard Layer 2004 (beta 8) - keyboard layer switch (now is more flexible;compatible with Innotek "advanced technologies").
• "Mission Warp" game - fun game about/for Warp users;
• SVISTA/2 (beta 5) - enables you to run "virtual personal computers" on your PC.
• OpenJFS - improved driver of JFS filesystem;

Fortification of eCS irc-network

2004-07-27 18:27:38 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, MaxWarp]

eComStation users with constant Internet connection may join irc-chat and talk with other users & developers.

There are some popular channels:

• #netlabs - channel of Netlabs, Innotek & Mensys developers;
• #ecs - general topics about eComStation and Warp;
• #ecolabs - eCS/Rus team;

New features of the Irc Network:

• long nicknames (15 chars instead of 8)
• fail-over configuration (2 international hubs irc.ecomstation.it and irc.dinosoft.i)

p.s. Read more about irc

RSJ for eComStation users

2004-07-27 18:02:45 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

RSJ Software updated own site and reminded about special prices for eComStation users.

Using RSJ CD Writer you can create new CDs, DVDs or copy data and audio CDs. Users include RSJ CD Writer to TOP10 of the best eComStation applications.

Frequently asked question: "CD-ROM letter disappeared after RSJ installation. How to get the driveletter back?". Solution: add /RSJ switch to DANIATAP.FLT filter

  BASEDEV=DANIATAP.FLT /A:1 /U:0 /RSJ

Competition "The best overview of system utility"

2004-07-03 23:44:51 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

www.ecomstation.ru starts the competition among russian users. Overviews of eCS subsystems & system tools may become usable for novice users and show the advantages of the operating system.

Testing of bootable JFS

2004-07-03 22:49:25 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Bootable JFS passes additional testing (boot from flash-card, boot on SMP, boot on notebook). (don't distribute this message)

Native virtual machine SVISTA/2 beta4

2004-07-03 11:38:36 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [http://serenityvirtual.com/]

Serenity Systems International is pleased to announce the availability of a new Beta (4) of the OS/2 and eComStation host version of Serenity Virtual Station. You can find more information on the page: www.serenityvirtual.com

Guest Windows 2000 Professional is running under Serenity Virtual Station

What's new:

• Improved speed & flexibility of the application;
• Compatibility with notebooks;
• Compatibility with VFDisk, SVDisk;
• Screenshot grabber for VESA modes;
• SViSta.faq (16 questions); Network.faq (9 questions);

Native Java (Golden Code J2SE 1.4.1_07)

2004-06-29 21:43:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [http://www.commtalk.de]

The latest release of the Golden Code Run Time Environment (RTE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Java TM 2 Platform Standard Edition 1.4.1_07 began shipping to selected customers on June 26, 2004. End-user orders will be accepted through an online ordering system beginning approximately July 19, 2004. The per-seat license fee for the Golden Code JVM port is US$42.00. Customers requiring more than 10 seats are requested to contact Golden Code Development directly for volume discount information.

Current features of GC Java (whatsnew):

• OJI plugin support for both VisualAge C++ and GCC builds of Mozilla.
• Support for all versions of Warp v4
• Support for both the 16-bit and 32-bit TCPIP stacks
• JSound now provides a shared sound implementation
• Printing subsystem improvements
• Additional customization and configuration options
• Improved documentation

Note: In spite of the fact that native Java exists, eComStation 1.2 is equipped with Innotek Odin-based Java (in addition to Java 1.3.1)

TOP10 -- Poll near completion

2004-06-25 19:20:29 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Poll "Top 10 of killing OS/2 applications" is near completion (killing, i.e. applications, which made you select OS/2 as your main platform and which are deserving to represent OS/2).

Go to support service page and input 5 names of applications, which are associated with the operating system.

There are some criteria:

• technology applications;
• completed, ready for end-user;
• with native user interface (check visual standards and features of user interface (russian texts with pictures));
• under constant development;

Mention the arguments: your observations, URLs with overviews, discussions & screenshots.

We disabled the comments form to allow you think about the question by yourself.

Macromedia Flash 7, sequel

2004-06-15 15:32:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [www.os2world.com, Kim & Martin, OS2WORLD]

We just got this reply from Macromedia. They have no problem on licensing Flash Player for OS/2. But they understand that nobody has port it (ver 7) to OS/2, and Macromedia is not holding back this port.

"Kim & Martin, OS2WORLD 

Your news post "Ask Macromedia to allow Flash 7 for OS/2 - 6/11/04 @ 04:34" 
has certainly caught our attention. And while I understand that there are 
many people who would like to have the Flash Player 7 for OS/2. 
Flash Player 7 for OS/2 does not exist. Macromedia has not created Flash 
Player 7 for OS/2, and we are not preventing any third party from releasing 
it. None of our licensees have ported Flash Player 7 to OS/2.

I certainly understand that folks are frustrated, especially since they 
think we are holding something from them. I want to personally assure you 
we are not holding back the Flash Player product from the OS/2 community.

lee

Lee Thomason
Macromedia
Flash Player Architect" 

In the current moment, group of OS/2 companies are discussing Flash 7.0 topic with Macromedia.

TOP10 -- Poll

2004-06-13 15:02:58 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Help us to determine the Top 10 of "killing" OS/2 applications. Applications, which made you select OS/2 as your main platform and which are deserving to represent OS/2.

Go to support service page and input 5 names of applications, which are associated with the operating system.

There are some criteria:

• technology applications;
• completed, ready for end-user;
• with native user interface (check visual standards and features of user interface);
• under constant development;

Mention the arguments: your observations, URLs with overviews, discussions & screenshots.

We disabled the comments form to allow you think about the question by yourself.

SVISTA in Czech

2004-06-11 21:59:06 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

This year's Czech Warpstock will take place from June 25 to June 27 at the chalet Orlik in Pec pod Snezkou in the Krkonose mountains.

The program of conference includes the report of SVISTA/2 curator Robert Henschel related to SVISTA.

chalet Orlik