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WPS-Wizard V0.5.1
"WPS-Wizard V0.5.1. free WPS classes to add different custom menus to any
filesystem object, info area and toolbars to folders. REXX interface to
the WPS and much more.
WPS-Wizard adds configurable context menus to every filesystem object of
your system. You may have different menus for every class in addition to a
set of standard menu items. Configuration is done using drag and drop.
Freely programmable object fly over help, folder toolbars and folder info
area. Change the toolbar using your mouse and drag and drop. Gadgets for
displaying information on the desktop graphically or as text. These
gadgets are small and easy to create REXX scripts. Image files are shown
as their icon when the CW-MM classes are installed. Bar showing free space
on drive icons. A REXX interface is provided which gives access to the WPS
from user scripts. Modify functions of WPS classes using REXX (similar to
subclassing). Help and tutorial included."
Developed by Chris Wohlgemuth. There are English and German versions
available.
Operating System/Version: Warp 4 and above or eCS
Additional requirements: EMX runtime libraries 0.9d fix 4
Web site: http://www.os2world.com/cdwriting/
Incoming English: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/wpswizard-0_5_1-eng.zip
Incoming German:http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/wpswizard-0_5_1-ger.zip
Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=wpswizard-0_5_1
rdesktop 1.3.1
I have uploaded an updated rdesktop client to hobbes.
Incoming: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/rdsktp1-3-1.zip
Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=rdsktp1-3-1.zip
rdesktop is a windows terminal server client. "OS/2 port of rdesktop, a
free client for the RDP protocol. This version is now free for
(non-)commercial use and can emulate a Windows 2000 Professional CAL
license. rdesktp2 ws actually 1.2 and this is 1.3.1"
I wanted the updates that 1.3.1 for rdesktop gave for clipboard use over
the 1.2 version. I had to do very little here as I just built on Jacco de
Leeuw's work. I had 3 rejects I had to reconcile in the patch and one
addition. Unfortunately I don't know how to create a patch so I am
including the sources I updated. I also included the reject files so the
differences from the patches can be found. The piece I added was ffs() in
xwin.c I found the code through a Google search and added a prototype
based on the way the code seemed to be being used and the code itself.
This was built using Xfree86 4.4 libs so I don't know if it will run on
any previous builds of Xfree as I don't have anything older installed and
don't have the inclination to try to get the older versions running.
The source was obtained at: http://www.rdesktop.org http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/rdesktop/rdesktop-1.3.1.tar.gz?download This apparently included Jacco's patches because when I ran configure the
reject files were created and I saw that he had submitted the patches.
The configure file had a which command that I couldn't find an OS/2
equivalent so I edited it to just report gcc. I then manually edited the
makeconf file so I included it, not really changed from Jacco's. I make no
promises to the suitability of this software no guarantees it will work on
your system nor do I promise it won't blow it up or cause you to get
warts. In other words, use at your own risk.
Andy
P.S. I was also hoping it would work better with Hoblink than 1.2.0 did
but whenever I drag it or drag something over it the screen area goes
black just as 1.2 did. Version 1.1 did not do this but it gives me alot
of broken pipes when connecting to my winserver that this version doesn't.
OS/2 ssh client and MC under FreeBSD
Hi!
There is a bug in ssh client - fresh mc under FreeBSD 4.6 breaks os/2 ssh
client sending some broken esc sequence to it. Here is the hotfix for that
problem : ftp://ftp.os2.kiev.ua/openssh/ssh.zip
Call for articles
Have some new hardware or software working under OS/2 or eComStation? Why
don't you tell the rest of the community about how well (or not) it works?
Have an opinion about something related to OS/2, let's hear it. Are you
doing something really useful under OS/2? Then how about a step-by-step
How-To article so others can learn how to do it also? Our small user
community relies heavily on all our users to share their knowledge so we
can all continue to learn and enjoy our platform of choice.
So if you have an idea for an article please send it to:
editor@os2voice.org for the VOICE Newsletter
or
os2editor@yahoo.ca for OS/2eZine.
Without articles we can't continue to serve our readers, so please
consider finding some time to do some writing. Or consider helping with
editing articles, or translating articles (The VOICE Newsletter always
needs German/English editors/translators, and is currently investigating
the possibility of both Russian and Spanish language editions).
For information on writing articles for the VOICE Newsletter, see the
article submission guidlines http://www.os2voice.org/newsletter_submission.html and for OS/2eZine see
the Pressroom page http://www.os2ezine.com/pressroom.html
CDS (developer of BackAgain/2) Acquired
http://www.cds-inc.com/new/030104.html
"IntraDyn Acquires Software Firm CDS
Strategic Acquisition Follows IntraDyn's Successful Launch of RocketVault?
Data Backup Appliance
Edina, MN and Woodbury, MN (March 1, 2004)
IntraDyn Inc. and Computer Data Strategies Inc. (CDS) today announced that
they have completed an agreement under which IntraDyn has acquired key
assets of CDS.
The acquisition adds CDS' well-established data backup software - Back
Again II? - to IntraDyn's existing product line for small to midsized
businesses (SMBs). The CDS software will now be marketed by IntraDyn as a
stand-alone offering, and also integrated into IntraDyn's RocketVault?
data backup and archiving appliances. Most significantly, CDS's Microsoft
Exchange Server and SQL Server data protection capabilities will further
enhance IntraDyn's products, extending the market for them."
InnoTek Runtime for OS/2 1.07 Build 14
http://www.innotek.de/products/innowin/
"InnoTek Runtime for OS/2
The InnoTek Runtime for OS/2 is a software runtime environment used by
several InnoTek Products which are based on Win32 applications. The use of
a common runtime as opposed to shipping custom runtimes with each products
reduces the memory footprint and improves application interoperability.
InnoTek products based on the InnoTek Runtime for OS/2 will indicate this
requirements. In general, the latest version available of the InnoTek
Runtime for OS/2 should be used."
2004-03-11
InnoTek Runtime for OS/2 1.07 (Build 14) available.
To download, click on the following link:
InnoTek Runtime for OS/2 1.07 Build 14 (2MB)
http://download.innotek.de/innowin/107b14/InnoTekRuntime_107b14.exe
7. List of Changes
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2004-03-11: 1.07 (Build 14)
- fixed problems with long OS/2 printer names
- fixed a hang situation
- maintenance fixes
HtmlBook v. 0.11
HtmlBook groups documentation made up by multiple html files, images and
other files into a unique file which can then be viewed by any html
viewer. PM program, drag & drop support."
Runs on: OS/2 Warp 3, 4, MCP, eCS
Requires: ZIP.EXE and UNZIP.EXE installed in a %PATH% directory
Contact: Alessandro Cantatore
Program source: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/acantato
Hobbes Incoming: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/htmlbook011.zip
Hobbes Search: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/acantato
DrBMW - 'Backup My Way, 2nd. Edition v1.0'
"DrBMW - 'Backup My Way, 2nd. Edition' Provides: a PM frontend for your
custom backup commands. Backup commands are stored in a configuration
file, and through the program interface, the user selected source and
target drive letters are merged into the backup commands. A Rexx program
is generated to perform the backup. The Rexx program can be scheduled to
run at a specific time, or can be run immediately. Another Rexx program to
backup another drive can be created and 'stacked' for execution when the
previous backup completes. A history of backups is generated which shows
date, time, commands used, and elapsed time for the backup. File level
details of a backup are available until the drive is again backed up. A
separate window shows all drives on the system, with file capacities and
file systems used by the drive. Real and virtual drives are available for
DrBMW to use as source or target drives."
Hobbes: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/drbmw-1.0.0.zip
Hobbes Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=drbmw-1.0.0.zip
Runs on: OS/2 version 4.5
Requires: RexxLib, RexxIni
Contact: Stan Pokorney
new JFS released on IBM Testcase
For those of you who aren't following the "trap in JFS" thread but who are
using JFS, it's worth noting that you can (for now) download ftp://tes
tcase.boulder.ibm.com/ps/fromibm/os2/jfs20040308.zip as of
yesterday. This has all the currently-integrated JFS fixes, including at
least two trap 3 and two trap e fixes that are not in the latest fixpack
(I think).
[Moderator note: As always items posted on IBM'S Testcase FTP site are
transient, remaining there only for 3 days or so. If you have comments on
this please post them to the comp.os.os2.bugs Usenet group so the
appropriate people can see them. If you have any qualms about using
unofficial builds, then don't use this. Also be sure to back up any
modules before replacing them, and don't use Testcase files on production
systems without first testing them if at all.
FInally here is the Readme from this new JFS package:
This JFS has all the tested fixes as of 2004/03/08. Since ACP2, that
includes (but may not be limited to):
APAR:
PJ29386 trap 0003 in jfs_write doing a write to a directory
PJ29664 trap 000e trying to open a filename containg a wildcard (* or ?)
PJ29204 trap 0003 in jfs_rele
PJ29665 trap 000e running large file stress test
NO APAR:
- Add bldlevel strings to jfs.ifs
And as always a big thanks to Scott G. for making these fixes known to us
non-corporate users of the best PC operating system around.]
ePDF v.2b12
new:
+ support for encrypted PDFs (req. GhostScript 8.14
or higher)
+ new PDF startup features: fit to page, width or
height
+ hotkeys for the properties note book pages
+ user interface is now DragText compatible
+ latest RXU.DLL added
ePDF is a PM tool for PostScript to PDF conversion, which uses GhostScript
as back-end. With ePDF you are able to create PDF files with user
definable document informations and bookmarks from any application which
supports printing.
SciTech SNAP Graphics/se Version 2.1.7, build 430
SciTech SNAP/SE General Availability Release GM17, (SciTech Version 2.1.7,
build 430), IBM Build Level f.098, released by IBM on March 4 on IBM
DDPakOnline http://www7.software.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf/186d96ebef23e6438625689c007ac1ef/c1673d5ade9043a587256cfe00535715?OpenDocument which requires an IBM Software Choice subscription. Also now available on http://www.ecomstation.com for registered eCS users.
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)
Recent additions include:
* GM17:
o ATI Radeon 9100
o ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
o Matrox MGA-P650
o NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 8x
o S3 ProSavage DDR (VIA KM266)
* GM16:
o ATI Radeon 9200
o NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
* GM15:
o ATI Radeon 9000 Pro
o NVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 8X
* GM14:
o Intel i865 Springdale-G
Complete set of OS/2 Magazines -- free
Alan Zeichick, who was the editor in chief of OS/2 Magazine, is reducing
the number of magazines he has stuffed into his storage shed. (Why keep
three copies of each magazine, he figured. Why not two?)
As a result, Alan has a complete set of OS/2 Magazines, in pristine
condition, available for the taking. He's told me that he's willing to
ship it to anybody that gives him a FedEx number (or, second choice,
Airborne)... and if he doesn't get any takers, it'll head out to the
recyling bin.
Initially he wanted to know if I wanted the magazines, but I already have
a full set of my own. So I will forward to Alan the message from the
FIRST PERSON who gives me a mailing address (in North America, please)
with a Fed Ex account number (or Airborne account number). If you want to
estimate your shipping cost, the package will probably be a "full sized
FedEx box," Alan says -- what were there, 30 or 40 issues? -- so FedEx
Ground is probably the sensible choice to make. If you're in the Bay
Area, you can probably arrange to pick them up personally; he's in San
Bruno.
Contact me at esther@bitranch.com. If you're the "lucky winner,"
I'll let you know. And if you reply too late, I'll let you know that, too.
Esther Schindler
Tim's Warped Bargains: Brother Color Laser Printer
Dear Bargain Hunters,
If you've been reading Tim's Warped Bargains, you probably know by now
that I keep a close eye on prices for color laser printers. My idea of
the perfect printer starts with eComStation and OS/2 Warp compatibility
(of course), then compatibility with other operating systems (especially
Linux), then low consumables costs, then features/functions/capabilities,
and finally the price of the printer itself. On the feature/function
front I like having both USB and parallel connectors (with bonus points
for ethernet) and an automatic duplexer. I also like having a small
printer that handles at least a half package of paper (250 sheets),
preferably a full package.
Well, I've found a pretty good deal to pass along which hits just about
all of these marks with the exception of the automatic duplexer. It's the
Brother HL-2600CN.
- Color laser printer
- 250 sheet paper input capacity
- Optional automatic duplexer (costs extra)
- Postscript, PCL, Epson FX, and HPGL print languages (wow!)
- parallel, USB, and ethernet connectors
- reasonable consumables costs (but do your own math!)
- reasonable size/weight as these printers go
This model is not explicitly listed at the OS/2 Device Driver Pak web
site, but no worries. Just pick something close from the LaserJet or
Postscript driver. Heck, you can even print from your old DOS application
that outputs Epson FX protocol!
TheNerds.Net has this printer listed for $665.91 plus $28.97 shipping. No
rebates or coupons to worry about.
Here are some other models I like, although their prices don't look quite
as attractive at the moment:
Panasonic KX-CL500
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 2500L (or any 2500 series)
Minolta-QMS Magicolor 2350EN
Okidata C5300n
almost anything from IBM (but I'm biased :-))
The Panasonic and Minolta have rebates right now, but even that doesn't
get the price competitive with the Brother model.
There are some cheaper printers, notably the Minolta-QMS 2200 and 2300
series. Please avoid those (as well as the Okidata C5100n and HP 1500L).
They don't support industry-standard printer datastreams like PCL and
Postscript. Kudos to Brother for doing such a great job in that
department. I'd much rather have a factory refurbished HP LaserJet 2500L
than a new Minolta 2200 or 2300. (And rotten eggs to PC Magazine, PC
World, CNet, Ziff-Davis, etc. for totally ignoring the printer datastreams
in its reviews. Guys/gals, what are you smoking? It matters, even for
Windows-only. What happens when the printer manufacturer decides they're
not going to write a driver for, say, Windows 2005? The proprietary
drivers are also more likely to be buggy and hog CPU. I thought you
guys/gals are supposed to be pro-consumer? That's not the only problem
with your printer reviews, but it's a big one.)
If you do find a laser printer you like that doesn't have an ethernet
port, I wouldn't worry too much. You can find lots of
parallel-to-ethernet (and even some USB-to-ethernet) print servers at
fairly reasonable prices. The former fall below $50 right now, while the
latter start below $100.
Finally, when you do shop, here are some places I like to check for
prices: eBay (hard to find deals, but sometimes you can), FatWallet.com
(and FatCash.com), rebateshq.com (great source for current rebates),
linuxprinting.org (pretty good information on Postscript and PCL
capabilities for many printers), Froogle (froogle.google.com) and other
price comparison web sites such as shopping.yahoo.com, and the
manufacturer web sites of course.
Happy shopping!
P.S. Please don't e-mail for support. I'm not very good at it. The
comp.os.os2.* newsgroups are much better. Thanks.
LDBkup -- Large Drive Disk Backup
ANNOUNCING LDBkup - Large Drive Backup
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FINALLY, there is a simple backup program that SMASHES the 2GB barrier!
LDBkup will back up an 80 GB volume as easily as a 1 G partition.
Although this version of LDBkup is a first-release product, with updates
planned at regular intervals, it already has a surprising number of
powerful features:
1) LDBkup is a disk backup, (as opposed to a tape backup) program. This
provides better speed, more flexibility, and lower operational cost.
2) LDBkup supports backing up to a local volume as well as a remote
(networked) volume on a peer-to-peer LAN.
3) LDBkup permits specifying the archive volume as a UNC specification
(e.g. \\Remote\DNAME ) as well as a drive letter. This provides
additional flexibility in setting up the backup.
4) LDBkup automatically handles backing up volumes spanned over multiple
partitions or even drives!
5) LDBkup supports FULL and DIFFERENTIAL backups, automatically handling
archive bits in the traditional fashion.
6) LDBkup supports backing as many as 24 logical drives, specified by
drive letters, in a single session!
7) LDBkup utilizes the ultra-high compression scheme developed by Eugene
Roshal for the RAR (copyright) archiver.
8) LDbkup utilizes RAR and its unique drive-spanning feature to do the
actual backup. However LDBkup has been considerably enhanced in order to
make it easier to use, to provide differential backup, archive bit
handling, and several other features.
9) LDBkup creates both log and error files on disk. Errors are also
displayed on the screen for the user's convenience.
10) Best of all, LDBkup is free! However an email would be appreciated
if you find the program useful.
REQUIREMENTS
eComStation 1.1 (Warp 4, with fixpaks 15 and 16, or eCS 1.0x should work
as well, but I have not tested LDBkup on these platforms). Note that if
you want to use LVM volumes on Warp 4 to get partition spanning, you will
need to install the LVM package.
You should install the latest LVM, JFS, TCP/IP, and peer fixpaks.
Warp 3 and lower systems will probably cause LDBkup grief because of their
limited network support, and so are not supported.
A fast processor, preferably > 1GHz, to handle the high compression rate.
LDBkup will run, however, with any AMD Athlon/Duron-compatible processor;
it will just take longer. :-)
A drive supporting long filenames (HPFS or JFS) to hold the archives.
As mentioned previously this is a first release version, and I have
already planned some enhancements. However if this program becomes
sufficiently popular, I may add still more enhancements according to your
suggestions.
So try it out; let me know if you like it, and how I can make it more
useful to you. Note that in order to run LDBkup you need to download and
install RAR. If you find yourself using RAR regularly, you should
register it. :-)
To download RAR, go to: http://www.rarlab.com/rar/rarx330.exe
To download LDBkup, go to: http://www.warpdoctor.org/walter.metcalf/ldbkup.zip
I plan to upload LDBkup to Hobbes in the next few days.
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