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30 Jul 2005 17:56:30
From: Roderick Klein
Note that the pages on www.os2warp.be have not been updated yet. But we
are sending out this message to make it known we are working on
addressing the printer support issue!
To often the question comes up what printer you should buy that is
supported on eComStation/OS/2.
About 1 1/2 years ago some news items was sent out in regard to
WIN32PRN. Well WIN32PRN is back on track again.
The project is aimed at running Windows printer drivers on OS/2/eCS.
Printer drivers are basically nothing else then a DLL (a program) that
knows what kind of language the printer needs to be controlled.
Writing native drivers printer drivers for OS/2 is time consuming.
Primarily if you want to, you need specifications from printer vendors
on how to control a printer, which are difficult to get. Then the stage
of debugging a printer driver and also getting optimized print results
takes up too much time.
The project is being developed by Vitaliy Tymchyshyn.
The final goal is come up with a software package that will allow you
to install Windows printer drivers on eComStation/OS/2 and also
configure the printer.
The coming release still require you to install the printer driver on
Windows and export the printer settings. Tools and instructions will be
included in the package how to then install the printer on
OS/2/eComStation. More testing is required.
Mensys will sell the project when its out of the test cycle. The retail
price will be 20 dollars a license.
More news will be published in the coming 10 days on www.os2warp.be.
Roderick Klein
Mensys
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30 Jul 2005 13:31:29
From: Paul Smedley
Hi All,
I've just updated the Sane Builds available from
http://smedley.info/sane.html
New in this release:
- CVS Update
- pthreads update which fixes some hangs.
Also updated is tamesane.zip - a kit for updating an existing Tame
setup, includes an updated scanner.dat which adds some new scanners.
Cheers,
Paul.
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30 Jul 2005 03:50:33
From: Paul Smedley
Hi All,
I've compiled the latest Tar source for OS/2, and it's available from
http://smedley.info/tar-1.15.1-os2.zip
This requires the Innotek GCC 3.3.5 rc1 runtime, that's available from
http://smedley.info/libc06r1.zip
This build of tar fixes the @longlink@ errors on archives with long
filenames that exist with the old tar.exe
There are issues with archives where you specify a drive letter, ie
e:\archive.tar - to resolve these - add --force-local to the command
prompt, or add 'set tar_options=--force-local' to config.sys to make
this the default.
Cheers,
Paul.
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29 Jul 2005 03:00:52
From: paulDESPAM@DESPAMsmedley.info
Hi All,
Many people who have tested my builds of Sane with USB support have
inquired about support for Tame.
I finally have some good news in this area. I've made contact with
Goran Ivankovic and he is going to send me some information to help add
new scanners.
In the meantime, for users who have tested my Sane builds and would like
to see their scanner supported by Tame, I need the following to be done
(as detailed in the Tame manual)
Execute from the commandline:
scanimage -d device --help >device.txt
(substitute your scanner backend name - eg. plustek for device)
This will produce a file 'device.txt', which can be read with every text
editor.
Send the file device.txt to paulDESPAM@DESPAMsmedley.info, along with:
-The SANE version you used (eg date/time of dlls)
-The scanner model (eg Epson GT5500)
-The name of the device.conf (eg epson.conf)
Cheers,
Paul.
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27 Jul 2005 16:52:19
From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net>
Mozilla 1.7.10 (Official) for OS/2 & eCS has been re-released. This
version corrects the problem with Personal Security Manager in the
original version 1.7.10.
You can download it here:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.7.10/contrib/mozilla-1.7.10-os2.zip
Or here if you prefer Mozilla with the installer:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.7.10/contrib/mozilla-1.7.10-os2-installer.exe
In addition, Mozilla 1.7.11 will be released "pretty quickly" in order
to fix bugs 300749 and 301917.
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=300749
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=301917
NOTE: This release requires C runtime DLLs from Innotek. The latest
version is 0.5.1, which includes an installer. Available here:
http://download.innotek.de/gccos2/runtime/libc-0.5.1.exe
NOTE: This release also requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use the Java and Flash
plugins. Available here:
http://www.innotek.de/products/javaos2/mozilla/
Mozilla extensions (add-ons) that add new functionality are available
here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=mozilla
For a list of Mozilla 1.7.10 features, follow this link:
http://mozilla.org/releases/mozilla1.7.10/README.html#new
A more extensive Changelog for Mozilla 1.7.10:
http://www.mozilla.org/releases/mozilla1.7.10/changelog.html
The Warpzilla (Mozilla for OS/2) homepage can be found here:
http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/
If you have questions, or just want the latest, greatest tips for
Mozilla, Steve Wendt's excellent "Tips For Warpzilla" page can be found
here:
http://www.os2bbs.com/os2news/Warpzilla.html
And finally, if you still have questions, or just want to participate in
a Mozilla for OS/2 discussion forum, the Warpzilla newsgroup can be
found here:
news://news.mozilla.org/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
Regards,
Sander Nyman
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27 Jul 2005 16:19:05
From: Frank Wochatz
Hi folks,
in the last few days I've got mail from friends, who asked me why am I
using Papyrus and why I've started the Papyrus sponsoring poll.
To show some of the benefits of Papyrus over other available solutions,
I've upload a text with some informations about this application.
You may find it here:
http://www.subsys.de/Misc/WhyPapyrus.html
If you would like to sponsor the product, then please contact me. Best
is to use the text form, which is available from here:
English form:
http://www.subsys.de/misc/Pap11OS2en.zip
German form:
http://www.subsys.de/misc/Pap11OS2.zip
Please fill it out, and send it to me (per email or fax). You will find
contact addresses in the form. Please send only the form, no money at
this moment!
I will wait for feedback until Friday, the 29.July 05. Then I will
forward the result to ROM Logicware.
kind regards
Frank Wochatz
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25 Jul 2005 17:30:07
From: Lutz.WagnerDESPAM@DESPAMzworks.de
PMRaw is a graphical front-end to dcraw. It lets you display images from
digital cameras in RAW-format and convert them to BMP or JPG.
It is based upon the latest version of dcraw as from 06.06.2005.
Url: http://os2.zworks.de/PMRaw
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25 Jul 2005 15:17:35
From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net>
You can download it here:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/1.0.6/contrib/firefox-os2-1.0.6.zip
NOTE: This release requires the C runtime DLLs from Innotek. The
latest version is 0.5.1, which includes an installer. Available here:
http://download.innotek.de/gccos2/runtime/libc-0.5.1.exe
NOTE: This release requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use the Java and Flash
plugins. Available here:
http://www.innotek.de/products/javaos2/mozilla/
Firefox extensions (add-ons) that add new functionality are available
here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=firefox
Firefox themes (skins) are available here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=firefox
For release notes, and a list of new features, follow this link:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/releases/
The Mozilla Firefox homepage can be found here:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/index.html
If you have questions, or just want the latest, greatest tips for
Mozilla & Firefox, Steve Wendt's excellent "Tips For Warpzilla" page can
be found here:
http://www.os2bbs.com/os2news/Warpzilla.html
For Firefox specific "Tips & Tricks", see:
http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html
And finally, if you still have questions, or just want to participate in
a Mozilla for OS/2 discussion forum, the Warpzilla newsgroup can be
found here:
news://news.mozilla.org/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
Regards,
Sander
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25 Jul 2005 15:16:28
From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net>
Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.6 (Official) for OS/2 & eCS has been released.
This is a stability update. It is recommended that all users upgrade to
this latest version.
You can download it here:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/1.0.6/contrib/thunderbird-1.0.6-os2.zip
NOTE: This release requires C runtime DLLs from Innotek. The latest
version is 0.5.1, which includes an installer. Available here:
http://download.innotek.de/gccos2/runtime/libc-0.5.1.exe
Thunderbird extensions (add-ons) that add new functionality are
available here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=thunderbird
Thunderbird themes (skins) are available here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/themes/?application=thunderbird
For more information on the Thunderbird e-mail and newsgroup client:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
For a list of what's new in this release:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/releases/1.0.6-release-notes.html
There is a FAQ available at:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/releases/1.0.6-release-notes.html#FAQ
Tips and tricks for Thunderbird can be found here:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/thunderbird/tips
And finally, if you still have questions, or just want to participate in
a Mozilla for OS/2 discussion forum, the Warpzilla newsgroup can be
found here:
news://news.mozilla.org/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
Regards,
Sander Nyman
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25 Jul 2005 15:15:38
From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net>
Mozilla 1.7.10 (Official) for OS/2 & eCS has been released. This
version fixes 9 security vulnerabilities, 1 of which is deemed
"critical", and 3 labeled "high" in severity! If you are using version
1.7.8, or earlier, or any of the I.B.M. web browsers (including the
latest), you should upgrade.
You can download it here:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.7.10/contrib/mozilla-1.7.10-os2.zip
Or here if you prefer Mozilla with the installer:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/mozilla/releases/mozilla1.7.10/contrib/mozilla-1.7.10-os2-installer.exe
NOTE: This release requires C runtime DLLs from Innotek. The latest
version is 0.5.1, which includes an installer. Available here:
http://download.innotek.de/gccos2/runtime/libc-0.5.1.exe
NOTE: This release also requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use the Java and Flash
plugins. Available here:
http://www.innotek.de/products/javaos2/mozilla/
Mozilla extensions (add-ons) that add new functionality are available
here:
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=mozilla
For a list of Mozilla 1.7.10 features, follow this link:
http://mozilla.org/releases/mozilla1.7.10/README.html#new
A more extensive Changelog for Mozilla 1.7.10:
http://www.mozilla.org/releases/mozilla1.7.10/changelog.html
The Warpzilla (Mozilla for OS/2) homepage can be found here:
http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/
If you have questions, or just want the latest, greatest tips for
Mozilla, Steve Wendt's excellent "Tips For Warpzilla" page can be found
here:
http://www.os2bbs.com/os2news/Warpzilla.html
And finally, if you still have questions, or just want to participate in
a Mozilla for OS/2 discussion forum, the Warpzilla newsgroup can be
found here:
news://news.mozilla.org/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
Regards,
Sander Nyman
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