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OS/2 - eComStation News - October, 2007
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Event: SCOUG Meeting for Sat., Oct. 20, 2007
Mag: The VOICE Newsletter for October 2007 available online
Event: BayWarp meeting, Tuesday, October 23
Net: Success stories at Warpstock?
Event: Warpstock room block extension
SW: SeaMonkey 1.1.5
SW: Rocksndiamonds-3.2.4 at Hobbes
SW: New enhanced releases of Mozilla applications (Gecko 1.8.1.8
SW: Greylisting deamon: Hermes & libspf2
SW: Danware to present new NetOp at Warpstock Europe
Net: netlabs.org newsletter #46 [ACPI, kBuild, UniAud, Voyager, WSE,
event: Counting Down to Warpstock 2007
SW: Mr. Message (AIM/ICQ client) update 10/22/2007
| Event: SCOUG Meeting for Sat., Oct. 20, 2007 |
2007-10-16
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From: Tom Brown
Saturday, October 20
9:30 AM - 1 PM
Ghosts and goblins prevail around Halloween. Will they invade the SCOUG
meeting? Come and find out!
Always Q&A. Always coffee and donuts. Always worthwhile.
For additional information and directions, see:
http://www.scoug.com/meetings.html
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| Mag: The VOICE Newsletter for October 2007 available online |
2007-10-16
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From: Mark Dodel
http://www.os2voice.org
The October edition of the VOICE Newsletter is now available.
Features:
* And now for Something Completely Different
* Head to Head -Thinkpad T30 running eComStation 1.2 versus Macbook
Pro running MacOSX Tiger 10.4
* Exploring Feature Install -Part 1: Object-Based Installation
* Virtual memory technique
* Creating Karaoke disks with OS/2 and eComStation
* Tips
As always an archive index of past issues can be found at
http://www.os2voice.org/VNL/past_issues/vnlindex.html
Also there is an archive search page at http://os2voice.org/searchnl.html
As always a big thank you to our authors, editors, and translators without
whom there would be no VOICE Newsletter. Please consider helping with the
translation or writing an article for the Newsletter. Guidelines for
submissions to the VOICE Newsletter are available at
http://www.os2voice.org/newsletter_submission.html , including some
suggestions for topics.
[Moderator note; You may also notice a major facelift to the VOICE web
site. This new look is being tested for the next week or two. The German
language version of the site has not yet been updated. If you notice any
problems or just want to comment on the new look please contact our web
master at webmasterDESPAM@DESPAMos2voice.org . ]
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| Event: BayWarp meeting, Tuesday, October 23 |
2007-10-17
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Neil Waldhauer
Date: Tuesday, October 23
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Place: Le Boulanger, 1875 S. Bascom Ave. 440, Campbell, CA 95008
Come join us in our monthly meeting. We are OS/2 and eComStation users, and we
meet every month to show off our latest software and hardware.
Hint: Le Boulanger is located in the outdoor mall called the Pruneyard.
http://www.thepruneyard.com/directory.html
Phone: (408) 369-1820
WiFi is available at the restaurant.
Topics:
* Warpstock 2007
* Survey of recent Flash animation
* OS/2 Question & Answer
Web Page http://www.baywarp.org/
http://www.blondeguy.com Expert consulting for OS/2 Warp and eComStation
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| Net: Success stories at Warpstock? |
2007-10-17
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Eugene Gorbunoff
What is the purpose of the conferences? --
http://ecomstation.ru/conferences.php
To exchange the knowledge, to show new software.
Do you use eCS in business? It's your chance to present new solution for
eComStation market at WSE2007 or Warpstock 2007. Don't forget
send the story to the Solutions homepage after the conference!
http://ecomstation.ru/solutions/?action=solutions
New: 1996 -- OS/2 Warp was used as main operating system at Olympic Games
in Atlanta 1996
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| Event: Warpstock room block extension |
2007-10-18
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Andy willis
For anyone that hasn't been to the website in a while, the most recent
article is of note:
Have you booked your hotel room yet? Warpstock has a new deadline of
October 21, 2007 to reserve hotel room in the guaranteed room block.
*** NOTE: The hotel has granted us an extension to the cutoff date for our
guaranteed room block until October 21, 2007 ***
Once we reach the cutoff date, any unreserved rooms from our current
reserved block will be released for general sale by the Valhalla Inn.
For details on room registration go to either the Location page on the
Warpstock.org web site
http://www.warpstock.org/staticpages/index.php?page=ws2007_location or
check Fact Sheet 1 - Location
http://www.warpstock.org/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=77
I would suggest booking at Valhalla Inn either by using the toll free phone
number 1-800-268-2500 or by booking via e-mail at
reservations@valhalla-inn.com as the online booking seems to have problems.
Warpstock Corporation is a Virginia corporation. The Warpstock annual
conference is a gathering of OS/2 users, developers, and vendors from
around the world for the purpose of education and advocacy. More
information is available at the Warpstock web site:
http://www.warpstock.org
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| SW: SeaMonkey 1.1.5 |
2007-10-19
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Mark Dodel
[Moderator note: Please send all comments and general discussion to the
news group news://news.mozilla.org/mozilla.dev.ports.os2 Please enter
all problem reports into https://bugzilla.mozilla.org.]
SeaMonkey is a "Web-browser, advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat
client, and HTML editing made simple -- all your Internet needs in one
application."
October 19, 2007 SeaMonkey 1.1.5 has been released.
Installer:
http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.5/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.5.en-US.os2.installer.exe
Zip File:
http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.5/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.5.en-US.os2.zip
Installation Instructions: http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/#wzinst
Release Notes:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/releases/seamonkey1.1.5/
Fixed in SeaMonkey 1.1.5
MFSA 2007-36 URIs with invalid %-encoding mishandled by Windows
MFSA 2007-35 XPCNativeWrapper pollution using Script object
MFSA 2007-34 Possible file stealing through sftp protocol
MFSA 2007-33 XUL pages can hide the window titlebar
MFSA 2007-32 File input focus stealing vulnerability
MFSA 2007-31 Browser digest authentication request splitting
MFSA 2007-30 onUnload Tailgating
MFSA 2007-29 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.8.1.8)
MFSA 2007-28 Code execution via QuickTime Media-link files
MD5SUMS:
http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.5/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.5.en-US.os2.MD5SUMS
README:http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.5/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.5.en-US.os2.README
Requires a libc0.5.1 based version of the GCC runtime library.
http://www.innotek.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
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| SW: Rocksndiamonds-3.2.4 at Hobbes |
2007-10-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Dave Yeo
Hi, I've built and uploaded the most recent rocksndiamonds (ver 3.2.4) to
hobbes
Hobbes Incoming: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/rocksndiamonds-3.2.4.zip
Hobbes Search:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?sh=1&button=Search&key=rocksndiamonds-3.2.4
Rocksndiamonds is an arcade style game for Unix, Mac OS X, Windows and DOS
in the tradition of:
+ "Boulder Dash" (C 64/ Apple II)
+ "Emerald Mine" (Amiga)
+ "Supaplex" (Amiga/PC)
+ "Sokoban" (PC)
This is a SDL build so most everything works. The exception is the main
screen does not except keyboard input but works with the mouse. DLLs are
included.
There are lots of levels available at the programs home page,
http://artsoft.org
Dave Yeo
daveryeoDESPAM@DESPAMtelus.net
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| SW: New enhanced releases of Mozilla applications (Gecko 1.8.1.8 |
2007-10-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Peter Weilbacher
My newest batch of enhanced Mozilla apps
- SeaMonkey 1.1.5 (integrated internet suite, successor of "Mozilla")
- PmW-Fx 2.0.0.8 (internet browser, an enhanced Firefox 2.0.0.8)
- PmW-Tb 2.0.0.8 (eMail client, an enhanced Thunderbird 2.0.0.8)
are available via http://pmw-warpzilla.sf.net/ . Enhancements over the
official versions are
* SVG and Canvas support
* better WPS integration
* MNG/JNG support
* included ipluginw.dll for plugin support
* high memory support
* small improvements
All applications need libc063.dll to run, find the package on
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc
These releases pick up all the changes and several security fixes done by
Mozilla since my Gecko 1.8.1.5 release, i.e. between 21 Jul 2007 and 12 Oct
2007.
Three small OS/2 specific changes were done:
- fix inconsistent arrow button size in Add Bookmark dialog of PmW-Fx
- Save dialog now comes up when running without the WPS
- File extensions of downloaded files are no longer uppercased
Note: I have managed to push a few features into the main source tree (e.g.
EA URL tagging of downloads) that is the reason why some of them are not
listed in the ReadMes any more.
Peter.
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| SW: Greylisting deamon: Hermes & libspf2 |
2007-10-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Yuri Dario
Hermes is an SMTP proxy. We developed hermes for our own use on ITEISA, and
we have perfected it with new features to cover our own needs. It is now
being made public on the hope that it will help others to stop spam the
same way it does for us everyday. What makes it special is that it can be
used to stop spam using a combination of the following techniques:
SMTP banner delay
Most spammers will start sending data as soon as the connection is
open, without waiting for the SMTP banner. What we do is delay this banner
and if we have data waiting before we print it, we drop the connection.
Throttling
Hermes will process incoming SMTP commands at a slow pace. Most spammers
have very little patience, so they will stop sending an email if it's
taking too long to deliver.
Greylisting
Greylisting is a process that will delay incoming mails for some
minutes before allowing them to be delivered. As most spammers will not
resend their messages, you will not receive them. If you want a more
technical description, scroll down to read a greylisting description.
DNSBL
As of hermes 1.2 you can now configure hermes to reject emails coming
from ips listed on your favourite DNSBL, using the rbl_domain option.
libspf2 implements the Sender Policy Framework, a part of the SPF/SRS
protocol pair. libspf2 is a library which allows email systems such as
Sendmail, Postfix, Exim, Zmailer and MS Exchange to check SPF records and
make sure that the email is authorized by the domain name that it is coming
from. This prevents email forgery, commonly used by spammers, scammers and
email viruses/worms.
The latest OS/2 build for Hermes (and libspf2) can be found here:
http://web.os2power.com/yuri/Hermes
Since this software is ported for free, donations are welcome! you can use
PayPal to donate me and support OS/2 developement. If you like to sponsor
current OS/2 software developement, follow instructions at
http://web.os2power.com/yuri/HomePage
Thanks,
Yuri Dario
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| SW: Danware to present new NetOp at Warpstock Europe |
2007-10-22
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Christian Hennecke
Danware is updating the OS/2 version of NetOp Remote Control.
Due to major interest from large European businesses, the well known Danish
software developer Danware has decided to update the OS/2 version of their
desktop management solution to the same level as the current Windows
version. A presentation will be given on Friday and Saturday at Warpstock
Europe.
For more information please visit:
http://www.netop.nl
http://www.ecomstation.com
http://www.warpstock.eu
The eighth Warpstock Europe conference will be held at the Stayokay Hostel
in Valkenswaard close to Eindhoven, the Netherlands from November 2 to 4.
Warpstock is an annual conference for the OS/2 and eComStation operating
systems and related technology. It is dedicated to information, education,
support, and exchange and addresses users, developers, and software
vendors. To achieve these goals, the event offers seminars and workshops,
exhibition areas, and room for personal exchange.
More information is available at http://www.warpstock.eu.
Warpstock Europe is powered by warpevents.eu
Warpstock is a trademark of Warpstock, Inc.
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| Net: netlabs.org newsletter #46 [ACPI, kBuild, UniAud, Voyager, WSE, |
2007-10-22
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Netlabs
This is the latest edition of the bi-weekly netlabs.org newsletter. The
newsletter can be read on the web at the following URL:
http://wiki.netlabs.org/index.php/Netlabs_bi_weekly_newsletter
News from netlabs.org:
15. October - 22. October
* ACPI
o Some tickets closed and some new ones raised
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/acpi/timeline
* kBuild
o Small number of updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/kbuild/timeline
* netlabs.org
o Updates and some additions
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/netlabs/timeline
* UniAud
o Various updates again, moving on to 0.9.7
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/uniaud/timeline
* Voyager NOM
o Pile of updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/v_nom/timeline
* WSE events
o More updates, but check the WSE site for complete information! Less
then two weeks!
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/wse_events/timeline
o See: warpevents.eu
9. October - 14. October
* ACPI
o Some tickets closed and some new ones added
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/acpi/timeline
* FM/2
o Little updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/fm2/timeline
* kBuild
o Another set of updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/kbuild/timeline
* netlabs.org
o Some experiments and updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/kbuild/timeline
* UniAud
o Catching up with builds. Now at level 0.9.6
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/uniaud/timeline
* WSE events
o Various updates again
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/wse_events/timeline
Netlabs.org relies on your support as well, we hire developers to have
better progress on projects. For sure this costs money so any sponsoring is
very welcome! You can support netlabs.org via netlabs.org sponsoring units:
http://www.mensys.net/NETLABS/
Thanks for your support!
We can be reached at: newsDESPAM@DESPAMnetlabs.org
Greetings,
netlabs.org team
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| event: Counting Down to Warpstock 2007 |
2007-10-23
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Andy Willis
With only three weeks left before Warpstock 2007 in Toronto, have you made
all of your arrangements to attend?
Registrations are still open. If you haven't registered yet go to
http://www.warpstock.org/staticpages/index.php?page=ws2007_registration
for all you registration options. You can even register online from that page.
Although our guaranteed room block booking period at the hotel has expired,
you can still book a room at the Warpstock 2007 rate. You can get the
information that you need to book your room at
http://www.warpstock.org/staticpages/index.php?page=ws2007_location or on
Fact Sheet 1 - Location, get your copy from
http://www.warpstock.org/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=77
As previously announced, we had to finalize the number of tickets for
Social Outing at Stage West Dinner Theatre - Friday November 16th. This
has been done but it may still be possible to get additional tickets for
that evening. This is not guaranteed but we will try. Please contact
registrations@warpstock.org by e-mail to make your request known. This
should be done as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you at the Valhalla Inn in Toronto between
November 15th and 18th, 2007 for Warpstock 2007.
Warpstock Corporation is a Virginia corporation. The Warpstock annual
conference is a gathering of OS/2 users, developers, and vendors from
around the world for the purpose of education and advocacy. More
information is available at the Warpstock web site:
http://www.warpstock.org
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| SW: Mr. Message (AIM/ICQ client) update 10/22/2007 |
2007-10-23
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Marty Amodeo
Mr. Message for OS/2 is an instant messenger client which is capable of
communicating over AOL's Instant Messenger network using the OSCAR protocol
(used in the Win32 AIM clients, jBuddy, Pidgin, Kopete, ICQ, and a variety
of other clients).
It has been updated with the following new features:
* Added a total of online/offline/away users to the Buddy Group
mouse-over popup window.
* Added a notation to the Buddy information popup window when a user's
profile or away message is in the process of being retrieved.
* Added the ability to read ICQ user nicknames and real names. If you
don't have an alias assigned for an ICQ user, the nickname or real
name will be automatically set as an alias.
* Added the ability to retrieve off-line messages for ICQ.
* Added the ability to understand "You were added" messages from the
server.
* Added timestamp field to all events passed to REXX scripts. You will
have to modify your existing scripts since the parameter order has
changed! See ReadMe.REXX and sample scripts for details.
It also has the following fixes and changes:
* Fixed a crash on attempting to use the "Pre-processing for Send" event.
* Fixed a number of string-related memory leaks on event processing.
* Fixed ICQ sending HTML tags when they will not be interpretted on the
receiving side.
* Fixed a sloppy shutdown when the session manager window is closed while
sessions are open and running.
* Fixed the wrong status icon for an IM window when a user has just
changed status and the window is opened while the status is flashing in
the buddy list.
* Fixed the inability of ICQ users to set a true "Away" status.
* Changed the automatic retrieval of buddy profile and away messages to
allow better IM throughput while the automatic retrieval is going on.
* Changed window behavior so that when the buddy list is minimized, any
IM windows that happen to be open at the time will not also be
minimized.
To download, please visit the official Mr. Message web page:
http://mamodeo.dyndns.org/MrMessage
New features will continue to be added with each release. :-)
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