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OS/2 - eComStation News - June, 2006
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2006: January February March April May
2005: August September October November December
SW: Updates at http://smedley.info/os2ports (DVDAuthor , Eggdrop)
SW: GBM 1.41 + REXX, GBMV2 1.28, GBM File Dialog + REXX
Event: Warpstock Europe 2006 a news update!
SW: NESCafe 0.702 packaged with WarpIn
Net: OS2 World: Summer Update - REXX article and poll
SW: GBM plugin for Lucide 1.1 (beta) available
| SW: Updates at http://smedley.info/os2ports (DVDAuthor , Eggdrop) |
2006-06-24
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Paul Smedley
I updated http://smedley.info/os2ports today:
- dvdauthor - recompiled with libc06 CSD1 and fixed a crash in dvdunauthor
- eggdrop -updated to latest CVS & to latest libc06
DVDAuthor is simple set of tools to help you author a DVD. The idea is to
be able to create menus, buttons, chapters, etc, but for now you can just
take an mpeg stream (as created by mplex -f 8 from mjpegtools 1.6.0) and
write it to DVD.
Eggdrop is the world's most popular Open Source IRC bot, designed for
flexibility and ease of use, and is freely distributable under the GNU
General Public License (GPL).
Cheers,
Paul.
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| SW: GBM 1.41 + REXX, GBMV2 1.28, GBM File Dialog + REXX |
2006-06-24
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Heiko Nitzsche
NEW:
----
The bitmap formats PBM, PGM, PPM and PNM (binary + ASCII) are
now supported by GBM.DLL (read and write). The GBM File Dialog
help and the documentation has been updated with all options
for these formats.
Notes for eComStation 1.2/1.2R users
------------------------------------
Please read the installation instructions. eCS 1.2/1.2R ships
with an old GBM.DLL (1.12) which prevents loading of the new
GBM.DLL (1.41). Please follow the instructions to use the new
GBM.DLL for all programs as well as for eCS WPS features like
bitmap previews.
If you cannot replace the eCS shipped GBM.DLL, please execute
unlock x:\os2\dll\gbm.dll from a command line. Then override
the old GBM.DLL with the new one. Don't forget to reboot afterwards.
GBM.DLL 1.41 and GBM command line tools
---------------------------------------
(Public Domain)
The Generalised Bitmap Module (GBM) is a library capable of loading and
saving bitmap files in a variety of popular and less popular bitmap file
formats. Programs may be written to use this code, and thus be able to
access a variety of file formats without actually knowing what format
the pictures are in, or any details about file format itself.
In this version, extended BMP, PNG, TIF, PBM, PGM, PPM and PNM support
is additionally included. PNG and TIF support also 16, 32, 48, 64 bpp
colour depths with/without alpha channel. PPM supports also 48 bpp
colour depth. BMP supports also OS/2 RLE24 and Windows 16/32 bpp RGB
and BITFIELDS formats.
It comes with a useful set of command line bitmap manipulation tools.
Get package gbmos2_141_bin.zip from Hobbes.
It is also included in the WarpIN installation package (see below).
Enhanced GBMV2 Version 1.28
---------------------------
(Public Domain)
GBMV2 is a fast and simple bitmap viewer and editor for the
OS/2 and eCS Presentation Manager.
Enhanced release of the GBMV2-Viewer from the GBMOS2PM package:
* An English and a German version of GBMV2 is included.
* An English and a German version of the GBM file dialog is included.
GBMDLG.DLL has been extended by:
* Bitmap preview within the file dialog
* Redesign to fit eComStation file dialog style
Several extensions for keyboard shortcuts have been added.
Both parts got new resources that better fit to the Warp 4
and eComStation look & feel. Resources for fonts 8.Helv and
9.WarpSans for both, German and English are available in the
sources package.
Get package gbmos2pm128_bin.zip from Hobbes.
It is also included in the WarpIN installation package (see below).
GBM.DLL REXX adapter library (GBMRX 1.0)
----------------------------------------
(Public Domain)
GBMRX.DLL is a REXX adapter DLL for OS/2 and eComStation which
REXX programs may use to load or save all bitmap file formats
supported by the GBM.DLL (to/from a file).
Almost full feature set of GBM.DLL is provided by the REXX API.
I/O remapping is not supported due to language restrictions.
Get package gbmos2rx101_bin.zip from Hobbes.
It is also included in the WarpIN installation package (see below).
GBM File Dialog REXX adapter library (GBMDLGRX 1.01)
----------------------------------------------------
(Public Domain)
The REXX adapter DLL allows REXX programmers to use the GBM File
Dialog in their programs. It requires availability of GBM.DLL
and the GBM File Dialog DLLs (GBMDLG.DLL and GBMDLG.HLP).
Get package gbmos2rx101_bin.zip from Hobbes.
It is also included in the WarpIN installation package (see below).
The new homepage of GBM for OS/2 and eCS
----------------------------------------
http://heikon.home.tlink.de
It provides:
- reworked documentation (now also included in the download archives)
- developer tutorials on how to use GBM libs in your own programs
- download of all sources and binaries
What's new compared to GBM.DLL 1.40, GBMV2 1.27
-----------------------------------------------
GBM.DLL:
* extended PPM support (24/48 bpp, types: ascii P3 and binary type P6,
multipage type P6)
* extended PGM support (8 bpp , types: ascii P2 and binary type P5,
multipage type P5)
* new PBM support (1 bpp , types: ascii P1 and binary type P4,
multipage type P4)
* new PNM support (same subformats as PBM/PGM/PPM, multipage PNMs)
GBM.DLL, GBM command line tools, GBMV/GBMV2, GBM File Dialog
* Modified compiler options for OpenWatcom build after profiling.
Performance benefits are between 5 and 20 percent depending on the
image format and the specified options. Overall performance on my
Athlon64 3000+ is now close to the IBM VAC build.
GBM File Dialog
* Updated online help to reflect newly supported PBM, PGM, PPM and PNM formats
GBMRX, GBMDLGRX:
* They have been recompiled with slightly different compiler options
but there was no functional change. If you want the recompiled versions
get the WarpIN package which has them included.
For more details please have a look at the change log in the included
documentation or at my GBM homepage (see above).
Download from Hobbes
--------------------
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=gbmos2rx101_bin
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=gbmos2_141_bin
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=gbmos2pm128_bin
WarpIN installation package (GBM.DLL, GBM command line tools, GBMV2, GBMRX,
GBMDLGRX, Doc):
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=gbmos2pm128_gbm141_bin_wpi
Full source code:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=gbmos2pm128_gbmos2_141_src
If the links don't show anything, the packages might not yet have reached
its final location in the Hobbes archive. In this case please lookup
the incoming folder.
Have fun,
Heiko Nitzsche
(Germany, 24-Jun-2006)
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| Event: Warpstock Europe 2006 a news update! |
2006-06-26
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Roderick Klein
Warpstock Europe 2006 is moving along smoothly. The first people have
signed up to give a presentation. You can also book your ticket for
Warpstock Europe now via the Mensys online shop! Accommodation pricing for
the youth hostel can also be viewed on http://www.warpstock.net you can
find the latest news on that website!
We look forward to see you in Koln this year!
Roderick Klein
&
Thomas Klein
(No we are not related)
Official announcement:
Warpstock Europe 2006, the annual event for OS/2 and eComStation users in
Europe, will take place in the city of Cologne, Germany. The three day
event will be held from November 17th to 19th at the youth hostel
Koeln-Riehl, so when you are tired your bed is only a few steps away...
Warpstock Europe is the event for all users of the OS/2 or eComStation
operating system. If you are interested in OS/2 or eComStation, its current
development and future enhancement you should attend Warpstock Europe 2006.
Come and join us in Cologne learn more about OS/2 applications and
development projects, ask questions or simply enjoy chatting with other
users. This years Warpstock will not have a social event, however a bar
will be open until 24:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
More information about Warpstock Europe 2006 can be found on the official
homepage - http://www.warpstock.net
Accommodation and meals are NOT(!) included in the entrance fee! You only
make a reservation for a lunch and/or dinner. We pass along the _amount_ of
reservations we have to the youth hostel so they can plan ahead. When you
arrive at the youth hostel you will need to arrange the reservation for
your lunch and dinner your self! You will also need to contact the youth
hostel yourself to reserve a room.
The website is still under construction, the first people who want to give
a presentation have already send us an email. If you want to give a
presentation please send an email to rwkleinDESPAM@DESPAMmensys.nl and in
that email explain what the presentation is about and tell and briefly tell
us something about yourself.
We recommend people to visit the website www.warpstock.net for more to date
news.
We look forward to seeing you all in Cologne!
Roderick Klein & Thomas Klein
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| SW: NESCafe 0.702 packaged with WarpIn |
2006-06-27
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Daniel Caetano
The latest version of NESCafe has been just packaged for OS/2 in WarpIn format.
NESCafe is a Java Nintendo Entertainment System emulator, which includes
the source code under the GPL.
Url: http://www.caetano.eng.br/main/index.php?l=en&menu=software&page=os2
Submitted with the form on http://www.os2world.com/submit_news.php
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| Net: OS2 World: Summer Update - REXX article and poll |
2006-06-27
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Kim Haveblad (kimhDESPAM@DESPAMos2world.com)
Well, here is short update regarding an article posted by Howard Fosdick
about the current status of Rexx today. Howard Fosdick is also the author
of the Rexx Programmers Reference (a 700-page guide to the language). The
article can be found here:
http://www.os2world.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=33&id=1151154437
and when on the topic regarding Rexx; how often do you use it? Well, check
out following poll at following url:
http://scripts.os2world.com/stuffed/
Url: http://www.os2world.com
Submitted with the form on http://www.os2world.com/submit_news.php
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| SW: GBM plugin for Lucide 1.1 (beta) available |
2006-06-27
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: HeikoDOTNitzscheDESPAM@DESPAMgmx.de
I have created a plugin for Lucide 1.1 (beta) that provides support for
reading a lot of bitmap file formats. [Moderator Note: Lucide is available
on the eCS Betazone for eCS users with access]
It is based on GBM (Generalised Bitmap Module GBM.DLL, see earlier
announcements) and thus supports all formats supported by this library.
For details and download please have a look at my GBM homepage:
http://heikon.home.tlink.de
For those of you interested in the source code, it's included in the
download package. You need additionally the ludoc directory from the Lucide
example plugins package. Point makefile.wat to it and also to the directory
where the GBM libs (for OpenWatcom) and headers are located.
Attention:
The plugin is still in beta state (1.0beta). As also Lucide is still beta,
I cannot guarantee that everything works always as designed. If you find
specific issues that can be nailed down to the GBM plugin, drop me a note.
Known issues:
You have to either remove or rename the plugin DLL lujpeg.dll shipped with
Lucide (e.g. rename it to lujpeg.dll_). So far Lucide seems not be able to
handle multiple plugins providing the same document format. If both plugins
are enabled and you open a JPEG bitmap, Lucide always crashes here.
Have fun,
Heiko Nitzsche
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