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OS/2 - eComStation News - December, 2005
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2005: August September October November
SW: tidy for OS/2 updated
SW: Recent new zip231c on hobbes
SW: PHP v5.1.1 beta 1 released
SW: Warpzilla switching to GCC 3.3.5 for nightlies
Net: Let's gather solutions based on OS/2
Net: Week of digital cameras
SW: DANIS506 Version 1.7.5 Has Been Released
SW: Clara OCR compiled for OS/2 new version available
SW: XSane-0.98b for OS/2 available
SW: XSane-0.98b for OS/2 available
SW: Apache2 2.0.55 libc edition released
SW: OpenOffice 1.1.5 for eComStation german, dutch available]
SW: SciTech SNAP Graphics/se updated to GM22, Scitech build 2.2.2 Build 485
Event: Last Days to Submit your WarpStock Bid
Misc: Bounty for Maul XHTML import handler
VOICE Newsletter: Assistant Editor needed for Tips page
Event: K-W OS/2 Users Group December 2005 Meeting
| SW: tidy for OS/2 updated |
2005-12-01
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: adrian suri
HI all
I noticed a couple of new files on hobbes, but saw no announcements yet.
tidy for OS/2 has been updated
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&button=Search&key=tidy-os2-bin-20051026&stype=all&sort=date&dir=%2Fpub
Download:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/internet/www/util/tidy-os2-bin-20051026.zip
tidy is an xhtml check and converter, converts old html to xhtml
regards
Adrian Suri
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| SW: Recent new zip231c on hobbes |
2005-12-01
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: adrian suri
HI all
A new version of also appeard on hobbes as of this month (2005/11/15):
Info-ZIP's Zip 2.31: 16/32-bit executables for OS/2 1.x/2.x/3.x/4.x (with
encryption)
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/archiver/zip231c.zip
regards
Adrian Suri
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| SW: PHP v5.1.1 beta 1 released |
2005-12-01
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Paul Smedley
Well only a few days after PHP 5.1.0 - 5.1.1 has been released.
An OS/2 build is now available at http://smedley.info/os2ports.html
Now includes php5.dll for lower memory use when using multiple instances
of php.exe
Apache modules will come one I get dynamic modules working with Innotek
GCC & Apache.
Cheers,
Paul.
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| SW: Warpzilla switching to GCC 3.3.5 for nightlies |
2005-12-01
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Michael Kaply, Posted on: Newsgroups:
news://secnews.netscape.com/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
I will be switching to GCC 3.3.5 for the nightlies imminently.
In anticipation of this, you should download:
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc/libc-0.6.0-ga2.zip
And put the DLLs in your LIBPATH.
Mike Kaply
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| Net: Let's gather solutions based on OS/2 |
2005-12-02
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Eugene Gorbunoff"
Whatsnew:
* eComStation on injection moulding machines
URL: http://en.ecomstation.ru/showarticle.php?id=137
* eComStation breathes new life into Access Community Radio
URL: http://en.ecomstation.ru/showarticle.php?id=136
OS/2 (eComStation) is alive while people are using and improving the
system. The developers of solutions ensure long life for our operating
system because computers with OS/2 make money for their customers year by
year. The developers bring new industrial technologies to OS/2, feed
support service, fill OS/2 with unique features to keep the solutions
competitive.
Examples of solutions based on OS/2: ATM, sound processing (speech,
digital restoration of sound), training devices (astronauts, oilmen),
technical appliances (measuring, medical), virtual machines (mainframes,
SVISTA), CMMS, restaurants, etc.
Why should you write the story today?
* You should do this to protect your investments made into OS/2 platform.
* OS/2 users are located in different countries and cities. They will
read the story because of OS/2 word :) And spread the information about
your company and products among own colleagues.
* The developer of the operating system will get information about your
requirements and improve OS to satisfy them.
* Your story gives stimulus to thousands of users, developers and
companies.
* It's easy. Solution story is based on usual product flyer.
Where to collect solutions? www.ecomstation.ru site is hosting Solutions
list since 2002. Now it contains texts on russian language only but you
can publish german, dutch, english texts there.
How to write Solutions story? Take the flyer of your product, add
Introduction, add one-two paragraphs about advantages of OS/2 usage, add
2 advertisement photos/screenshots, 2 screenshots of back-end demonstating
usage of OS/2. Send the story to e-mail: support (at) ecomstation.ru
Welcome to homepage of solutions! (http://ecomstation.ru/solutions)
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| Net: Week of digital cameras |
2005-12-03
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Eugene Gorbunoff"
The forty ninth week of 2005 is dedicated to collection of info about
compatible/non-compatible digital cameras. Our database contains 21
records only
(http://ecomstation.ru/hardware.php?action=category§ion=camera).
Major part of the models are not manufactured anymore. Post new reports
using the web-form (http://ecomstation.ru/hardware.php?action=new).
Please, post information about protocol (PTP, USBMSD), basic features
(megapixel, zoom).
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| SW: DANIS506 Version 1.7.5 Has Been Released |
2005-12-04
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Sander Nyman"
Version V1.7.5 of DANIS506, the IBM1S506 replacement from the MUCH adored
Daniela Engert has been uploaded to Hobbes. This version supports Intel,
VIA, Ali, SiS, CMD, Promise, Cyrix, HPT, AMD, Artop, SMSC, ServerWorks,
Opti, Nvidia, NatSemi, SiliconImage, ITE, ATI, and NetCell chips,
SerialATA, disk capacities up to 2TiB.
Changed in this release:
- supports the Silicon Image 3112/3114/3512 Serial ATA controller (this
includes OEMs like Adaptec). - Some fixes for bugs introduced with earlier
releases.
Currently at:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/danis506r175.zip
For those who will be late paying their rent:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/system/drivers/storage/danis506r175.zip
--
-----------------------------------------------------------
"Sander Nyman"
-----------------------------------------------------------
Maui is where people are sent when heaven is overbooked.
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| SW: Clara OCR compiled for OS/2 new version available |
2005-12-04
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: fbakanDESPAM@DESPAMgmx.net
Clara OCR is designed to OCR old books.
It's available under the terms of the GPL.
Needs X-Server (XFree86 or HOB-X11).
Project homepage:
http://freshmeat.net/projects/claraocr
OS/2 version:
http://www.fbakan.de/clara-os2.htm
http://www.fbakan.de/clara/clara-20031214-os2.zip
Franz Bakan
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| SW: XSane-0.98b for OS/2 available |
2005-12-04
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: fbakanDESPAM@DESPAMgmx.net
XSane is a powerful frontend to access scanners which are supported by an
OS/2-Version of SANE.
This new version contains a small bugfix and some docs I forgot to include
in 0.98a.
It works here
- standalone
- as gimp-plugin for GIMP2 (It won't work with gimp122, don't bother...)
- with XFree4.5.0 or HOB-X11
It should work with the new SANE-versions from Paul and USB-scanners, but
I couldn't try because I don't have a USB-scanner.
Project homepage:
http://www.xsane.org/
OS/2 Version:
http://www.fbakan.de/xsane-os2.htm
http://www.fbakan.de/xsane/xsane-0.98b-OS2.zip
Franz Bakan
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| SW: XSane-0.98b for OS/2 available |
2005-12-04
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Eugene Gorbunoff"
ACPI 2.0.0
eComStation supports modern multiprocessor systems now
(equipped with SMP, DualCore and HyperThreading CPUs).
The purpose of the ACPI driver is provide ACPI interface to applied
developers. ACPI project consists of:
* ACPI-CA driver
* Toolkit for developers of drivers and applications
Whatsnew:
* Fresh Intel code
* SMP support added
ACPI driver is a product of Netlabs.
http://betazone.ecomstation.nl/
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| SW: Apache2 2.0.55 libc edition released |
2005-12-05
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Paul Smedley
Now available from http://smedley.info/os2ports.html (or will be once the
upload completes)
This is an initial build of Apache2 2.0.55 for OS/2, built with Innotek
GCC 3.3.5 GA version.
It requires the libc06.dll runtime that is available from
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc/libc-0.6.0-ga2.zip
This version supports dynamically loaded modules. Note however that
modules will need to be rebuilt with Innotek GCC.
Please send request for additional modules to me at
paulDESPAM@DESPAMsmedley.info
All standard modules (including ssl) are included except for deflate which
was giving me grief so is currently not included.
A php module is not yet available, however PHP is trivial to setup as a
cgi helper until it is available.
Please send feedback to paulDESPAM@DESPAMsmedley.info.
Cheers,
Paul Smedley
Adelaide, Australia
5th December, 2005.
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| SW: OpenOffice 1.1.5 for eComStation german, dutch available] |
2005-12-05
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Joachim Benjamins
Organization: Mensys BV
Apart from the english version of OpenOffice.org 1.1.5 for eComStation and
OS/2, Serenity Systems International is pleased to announce the
availability of the german and dutch language version of this office
suite.
Anyone with the Support Agreement for OpenOffice can download these
versions. A media kit is available seperately, for those without broadband
Internet access.
More information via: http://www.ecomstation.com/openoffice/
--
Kind regards / met vriendelijke groet,
Joachim Benjamins
+------------------------------------------------------------+
| Mensys BV - eComStation - OS/2 - Linux - Zeta |
+------------------------------------------------------------+
| Joachim Benjamins | Email: joachimDESPAM@DESPAMmensys.nl |
| Crayenestersingel 65 | Phone: +31-23-5482020 |
| 2012 PG Haarlem | Fax : +31-23-5482030 |
| The Netherlands | www : http://www.mensys.nl/ |
+------------------------------------------------------------+
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| SW: SciTech SNAP Graphics/se updated to GM22, Scitech build 2.2.2 Build 485 |
2005-12-05
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: madodel
http://www7.software.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf/bf7e05615440e8f086256b6c005eac99/c1673d5ade9043a587256cfe00535715?OpenDocument
Display Adapters - SciTech SNAP Graphics/se
IBM Corporation
SciTech SNAP Graphics/se
Last Updated on: 12/05/2005 07:50 AM
Recent additions include:
# GM22:
* Intel GMA 950 (i945G)
* ATI Radeon 9200
# GM21:
* ATI Radeon X300
# GM20:
* ATI Mobility Radeon X600
* ATI Mobility Radeon X300
* NVIDIA GeForce4 MX4000
# GM19:
* Intel GMA 900 (i915G/GV)
[Moderator note:
Download GM18, SciTech Version 2.1.8 Build 446 (Requires paid
subscription UserID/Password):
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24008130&rs=0&cs=utf-8&context=SWG50&dc=D400&q1=os2ddpak&loc=en_US&lang=en&cc=US
The latest build, GM22, SciTech Version 2.2.2 Build 485 does not list a
direct download, but they state you must contact "IBM OS/2 Technical
Support. For U.S. customers entitled to technical support, the driver can
be obtained by calling 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378) to open problem
record (PMR). Inform the Service Coordinator that you want to receive the
latest SciTech SNAP Graphics/se for OS/2." Best is to buy eComStation, as
I'm sure it will be available for eCS users shortly via eCSMT or direct
FTP download. or buy the SciTech SNAP driver which is even a newer build
http://www.scitechsoft.com/products/ent/snap_os2_content.html ]
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| Event: Last Days to Submit your WarpStock Bid |
2005-12-07
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Andy Willis
Have you ever wished that Warpstock were closer to you?
Do you have an idea on a format you think would work well for Warpstock?
Time is running out for that to happen in 2006. Warpstock Bids will be
accepted until December 31 and selection and announcement of winning bid
should occur in January. Submit bids to bids@warpstock.org
The initial Event Team needs only a couple of members to start the process
and can add additional members as necessary as it gets closer to the event
date.
The Board has provided the "Bid Proposal Process" to assist all interested
parties. The Bid Proposal Process is available immediately at:
http://www.warpstock.org/about/bid_proposal.html
Members of the Board of Directors, who are all members of past Event
Teams, will be available to Have you ever wished that Warpstock were
closer to you?
Do you have an idea on a format you think would work well for Warpstock?
Time is running out for that to happen in 2006. Warpstock Bids will be
accepted until December 31 and selection and announcement of winning bid
should occur in January. Submit bids to bids@warpstock.org
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR BID IN!
Let's make Warpstock 2006 the best Warpstock yet!
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| Misc: Bounty for Maul XHTML import handler |
2005-12-07
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Christian Hennecke"
An XHTML import handler for the Maul Desktop Publisher has been added to
the new OS/2 World.com bounty system.
Maul Desktop Publisher offers a plug-in interface for so-called handlers.
These handlers can also be used to implement filters to transparently
import from and export to other file formats. The XHTML import handler
would need to be able to read a standard XHTML file and convert tags like
headers, paragraphs, bold, etc. to the native Maul file format. Moreover,
it would need to offer a possibility to convert CSS classes included in
the XHTML file by applying Maul stylesheets to the marked text.
The current bounty is USD 100. It is sponsored by point blank edv-beratung
und service and EDV-Beratung Thomas Klein, two German IT consulting and
service companies.
For more information, see http://www.os2world.com/bounties/.
--
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / With kind regards
Christian Hennecke
point blank edv-beratung und service
Frank Berke und Christian Hennecke GbR
Lenbachstraße 9
44795 Bochum
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)234 5882400
Fax: +49 (0)234 5882401
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| VOICE Newsletter: Assistant Editor needed for Tips page |
2005-12-07
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Christian Hennecke"
Dear readers,
Our Tips Editor WD Loughman has informed me that due to changes of
vocational and personal nature, he won't be able to spend as much time as
usual on compiling the Newsletter's Tips page any more.
As a result, we are searching for a person who is willing to assist him in
his work.
The requirements for the position are as follows:
- Persistence: You need to be able to commit yourself to the job for a
longer period. There is no use in us breaking in someone who's going to
leave again two months later.
- Reliability: We have to be able to rely on you getting your work done,
and done correctly, before certain deadlines. There always is the
possibility of things getting in the way - in that case, we need to be
sure that you tell us about it in time.
- Ability to work in a team
- Grammar/spelling knowledge: As many tips do not come from native
speakers, proof-reading and editing is required.
- Information resources: You should be subscribed to at least a few of
OS/2-related mailing lists or news groups, and scan these for interesting
information on a regular basis.
The following is desirable but not required:
- XHTML/CSS skills: Knowledge of which tags there are and what a CSS class
is would be helpful.
Your job will consists of:
- Scanning information resources for potential tips.
- Assembling tips that come from above resources or have been submitted
directly to VOICE. This includes addition of introductory lines.
- Proof-reading including corrections of awkward phrasing as well as bad
grammar and spelling.
- Formatting the tips page according to our author guidelines.
- Possibly giving advise to the translation team, e.g., regarding idioms
and proverbs.
If you are interested, please contact us at
editorDESPAM@DESPAMos2voice.org.
Christian Hennecke
Editor in Chief, VOICE Newsletter
http://www.os2voice.org
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| Event: K-W OS/2 Users Group December 2005 Meeting |
2005-12-07
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eComStation News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: "Walter F. Metcalf"
KW/2
K-W OS/2 Users Group
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo and south-western Ontario area
OS/2 and eComstation Users
December 2005 Meeting
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TIME: From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Room DC1316, Davis Centre, University of Waterloo
Meeting facilities provided courtesy of Institute for Computer Research.
Everyone is Welcome to Attend!
Virtual Private Network
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
An introduction to creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using InJoy
Firewall.
Other topics of discussion for this monthly meeting are still under
development.
OS/2 User Forum
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Sharing OS/2 Ideas)(Bring Your Questions)
(What's New with OS/2)(Announcements)
As a courtesy to our presenter, please plan to arrive by 7:00 p.m.
For up-to-date information check our homepage at:
http://www.sentex.net/kwos2cug/
For directions to get to the meeting check:
http://www.sentex.net/kwos2cug/directon.html
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
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KW/2 kw2DESPAM@DESPAMsentex.net K-W
OS/2 Users Group http://www.sentex.net/kwos2cug
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