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Developer workshop 2007
Supporting Warpstock 2007
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OS/2 - eComStation News - December, 2007
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Net: Warpstock Europe: Presentations available for download
Net: Warpstock Europe: Event photos available
Net: netlabs.org newsletter #50 [ACPI, FM/2, kBuild, netlabs.org,
SW: GetTYPO3v4forOS2 v2.13 released
SW: MySQL v5.0.51 (community build)
Net: Multi-petition on ecomstation.ru
SW: Firefox 3.0b2 (Official) Has Been Released
SW: USB Dock 20071215
SW: New Icon Themes toolkit uploaded to BetaZone
SW: Python v2.5.1 port released
| Net: Warpstock Europe: Presentations available for download |
2007-12-16
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Christian Hennecke
We're pleased to announce that since a couple of days, most of the
transcripts (presentation documents) from the sessions at this years
Warpstock Europe event are available for download on the presentations page:
http://www.warpstock.eu/en/agenda/presentations.html
Note however that some of the sessions were done in either workshop style
or as an interactive demo, meaning there is no agenda or presentation
available for it that we could offer for download.
Yet again we need to thank Michael Oehlhof for providing us with a (more
than timely!) extension to the wse_events TYPO3 module in order to enable
the website to offer download links for the documents within its templates.
Thanks, Michael!
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| Net: Warpstock Europe: Event photos available |
2007-12-16
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Christian Hennecke
Photos taken by visitors at this year's Warpstock Europe event are now
available to the public—a big "thank you" goes to Don Wilbrink, Ernst
Martin Kirschner, and Wolfgang Reinken for sharing them with us.
The photographs were put together as a separate collection that is
available at the Gallery page at:
http://www.warpstock.eu/en/location/gallery.html
We are still looking forward to collect more: If you happen to have taken
photos at Warpstock Europe 2007 at Valkenswaard which you would like to
share, feel free to contact us at infoDESPAM@DESPAMwarpstock.eu
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| Net: netlabs.org newsletter #50 [ACPI, FM/2, kBuild, netlabs.org, |
2007-12-17
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Netlabs News
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:
10. December - 16. December
* ACPI
o Some new tickets added
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/acpi/timeline
* FM/2
o Quite some updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/fm2/timeline
* kBuild
o Interesting progress
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/kbuild/timeline
* netlabs.org
o Some improvement requests
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/netlabs/timeline
* Samba
o Various updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/samba/timeline
* UniAud
o Merged to 0.9.8
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/uniaud/timeline
* WPS-Wizard
o Number of things added/fixed for version 0.6.0
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/wps-wizard/timeline
3. December - 9. December
* ACPI
o Various tickets closed
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/acpi/timeline
* FM/2
o Binary distro added
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/fm2/timeline
* kBuild
o Some updates again
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/kbuild/timeline
* Samba
o A new bug reported and one fix reversed, but still fixed.
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/samba/timeline
* UniAud
o Minor updates
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/uniaud/timeline
* WPS-Wizard
o Various updates and 0.6.0 released
o See: http://svn.netlabs.org/wps-wizard/timeline
* WSE Events
o Updated and presentations and pictures of WSE 2007 are online!
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: news@DESPAM@DESPAMnetlabs.org
Greetings,
netlabs.org team
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| SW: GetTYPO3v4forOS2 v2.13 released |
2007-12-17
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Roland Schmalenberg
Hi folks,
this week was a week of three new TYPO3 releases.
On 12th of december the TYPO3.org team released TYPO3 version 4.0.8 and
4.1.4 with security fixes around avoiding SQL injection in modfunc2 of
index_search and bugfixes mainly in extensions HTMLArea and IRRE (Inline
Relational Record Editing).
I started to screw my GetTYPO3v4forOS2 v2.12 on Thursday but Friday 4.1.4
must be changed to release 4.1.5 as a hotfix to failing language strings
other than the default one.
So I changed my script yesterday again, finished the tests and uploaded
GetTYPO3v4forOS2 version 2.13.
What is TYPO3?
--------------
For those people not knowing TYPO3 it should be mentioned that TYPO3 is a
free Open Source Web Content Management System, released under GPL. More
informations can be found at http://typo3.com/ or for developers at
http://typo3.org/
Where to get, what to need?
---------------------------
You are able to download the script package from the home of "TYPO3 goes
eComStation",
http://os4you.org/typo3goesecomstation.html
All you need to run is a working OAMP or AMP4eCS (OS/2+Apache+MySQL+PHP,
WPI available from http://www.amp4ecs.de/ ), my package and time to study ;-)
Hint for TYPO3-Beginners
------------------------
Those who want to use that CMS with OS/2 or eComStation the first time
should start with reading our documentation (available in English, Dutch,
French and German) for the TYPO3 version 3.8.x (outdated but still
available) and examin the quickstart-package.
All others will be recommended to use the latest versions ...
Merry Christmas
Roland Schmalenberg
Team TYPO3 goes eComStation (TT3geCS)
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| SW: MySQL v5.0.51 (community build) |
2007-12-17
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Mark Dodel
Paul Smedley has updated his port of MySQL 5.0. Note that he also has a
port of MySQL 5.1, for which information can be found at
http://www.smedley.info/os2ports/index.php?page=mysql-5-1
http://www.smedley.info/os2ports/index.php?page=mysql-v5
MySQL 5.0 Community Edition is a freely downloadable version of the world's
most popular open source database. It is supported by a huge and active
community of open source developers and enthusiasts. The MySQL Community
Edition is:
* Freely available under the open source GPL license
* Released early
* Released often
* Includes the latest bleeding-edge features that are under development
New in the 5.0.51 build for OS/2:
* Updated to 5.0.51 code base
* Fix for threading problems in the innodb backend
Download: http://download.smedley.info/mysql-5.0.51-os2.zip
MySQL v5.0.51 - updated 20071209 - needs libc063.dll which is available
from ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc/libc-0.6.3-csd3.zip
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| Net: Multi-petition on ecomstation.ru |
2007-12-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Eugene Gorbunoff
Select the most important petition for you --
http://ecomstation.ru/poll.php?action=show&id=26
write in comments as many requests as you want in format:
"From: your name, To: company name, Request: your request"
Attention: Your remarks will be published and passed to companies.
* Petition to Golden Code Development Corporation --
http://www.goldencode.com --- example: Please update Java VM and fix sound
support
* Petition to Santa Claus and IBM -- http://www.os2world.com/petition ---
example: Please opensource OS/2 Warp
* Petition to APSoft --
http://www.tssc.de/products/cardware/ss_os2/default.htm --- example: Please
reduce price for your Socket Services driver, start the support of users
* Petition to Mensys/Serenity Systems -- http://ecomstation.com ---
example: Add more small/medium applications to the operating system
* Petition to eCo Software -- http://ecomstation.ru/neowps --- example:
Please release stable eSchemes products
* Petition to Netlabs.org --
http://wiki.netlabs.org/index.php/Special:Recentchanges --- example: Please
spend OS/2 money to the development of OS/2 applications, not new OS
* Petition to other company --
http://ecomstation.ru/solutions/?action=companies
(Don't forget input anti-spam 6-digits CODE: below the list of answers)
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| SW: Firefox 3.0b2 (Official) Has Been Released |
2007-12-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net>
Mozilla's Firefox 3.0b2 (Official) for OS/2 has been released. This is a
BETA release of Firefox 3, the next generation browser based on Mozilla's
Gecko 1.9 platform. It should be used for testing and feedback purposes
only. Take a moment to review the information and suggestions in the
README.TXT file included in the archive. Some Extensions (Add-ons) may not
yet be updated to work with Firefox 3. If you are looking to add new
Extensions, you can check the Add-ons site using the link below to see if
they are compatible with version 3.
You can download it here:
http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0b2/contrib/firefox-3.0b2.en-US.os2.zip
NOTE: This release requires the C runtime DLLs from Innotek. In the
unlikely event that you do not already have version 0.6.3 installed, it is
available with an installer here:
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc/libc-0_6_3-csd3.wpi
NOTE: This release requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use the Java and Flash
plugins. Available here:
http://e-vertise.com/warpzilla/ipluginw20050915.xpi
or here:
http://download.innotek.de/javaos2/mozilla/ipluginw20050915.xpi
NOTE: To have both Firefox, & Thunderbird in use at the same time (or ANY
other Mozilla app) they *MUST* be at the SAME version level, or a
mismatched DLL will still be in memory when you attempt to start a second
Mozilla based program. The easiest way to get around this limitation, and
use DIFFERENT version levels of Firefox, Thunderbird, Kompozer, etc., is
with Rich Walsh's Run! utility. It is tiny, and VERY easy to set up. To
make life even easier, I HIGHLY recommend that you download & use the
Internet Application Integration utility from Chuck McKinnis, which
actually contains the Run! utility, and sets it up for you, along with
coordinating your web browser with your email client for "mailto" links,
etc. You can find it here:
http://7cities.net/~mckinnis/code/iai1050.exe
Or, if you'd rather do it yourself, here is the Run! utility:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/run_060.zip
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.mozilla.org/themes/?application=firefox
For release notes, and a list of new features, follow this link:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.0b2/releasenotes/
The official Warpzilla homepage can be found here:
http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/
If you have questions, or just want the latest, greatest tips for Firefox,
Thunderbird, & Seamonkey, Steve Wendt's excellent "Tips For Warpzilla" page
can be found here:
http://www.os2bbs.com/os2news/Warpzilla.html
For Firefox "Tips & Tricks", see:
http://www.tweakguides.com/Firefox_6.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/mozilla.dev.ports.os2
Regards,
Sander
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| SW: USB Dock 20071215 |
2007-12-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Mark Dodel
Eugene Gorbunoff has updated the USB Dock utility on the eCS BetaZone.
"USB Dock shows the list of USB devices plugged into your PC."
Features:
* Shows the list of USB devices plugin into the PC
* Shows pictures of connected USB devices
* Automatic detection of device connect/disconnect
* Allows view detailed report about USB device"
usbdock-20071215.wpi 194 kb 19/12/2007 10:32 pm
View USB devices plugged into this PC. Send bug-reports and devices
information to supportDESPAM@DESPAMecomstation.ru
Requires: eCo Software runtime (base) --
http://ecomstation.ru/ecosoft/runtime.php (ecolange.dll, ecomedia.dll)
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| SW: New Icon Themes toolkit uploaded to BetaZone |
2007-12-20
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Alex Taylor posted on news://news.ecomstation.com/ecomstation.apps
I've uploaded version 2.01 of the Icon Themes Toolkit to the BetaZone. It
should be available to all eCS users.
I'd have uploaded it to the main eCS download site, except that I've
forgotten how. :( So the it's on the BetaZone, even though it's not
something to which "beta" really applies (it being mostly documentation).
The Icon Themes Toolkit describes how to create your own Icon Themes. This
version of the toolkit applies to ITHEME version 2.x, which is included in
eCS version 2.x (possibly version 1.2mr as well; I've forgotten). The
theme format is somewhat different compared to version 1, hence the need
for an updated toolkit.
I should have provided it long ago - most of it was written in 2006 - but I
basically forgot that I'd never uploaded it anywhere. I think I was
planning to provide more scripts for automation, and maybe even a helpful
GUI, but realistically it's going to be a long time before that happens,
given my current TODO list of various projects...
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| SW: Python v2.5.1 port released |
2007-12-21
++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++
From: Paul Smedley
Hi All,
I've just added a port of Python v2.5.1 to my site at
http://os2ports.smedley.info
Python is a dynamic object-oriented programming language that can be used
for many kinds of software development. It offers strong support for
integration with other languages and tools, comes with extensive standard
libraries, and can be learned in a few days. Many Python programmers report
substantial productivity gains and feel the language encourages the
development of higher quality, more maintainable code.
Thanks to Andy Macintyre for previous EMX ports of Python, and to Knut for
adding support for building Python via configure.
This port has only had light testing - but works with BitTorrent here.
It is suggested to add something like the following to config.sys to help
Python find it's files:
SET PYTHONHOME=e:/python25
SET
PYTHONPATH=e:/python25/Lib;e:/python25/Lib/plat-os2knix;e:/python25/Lib/lib-dynload;e:/python25/Lib/site-packages
If you like this software and want to support continued ports, please
consider donating via PayPal via the link at http://smedley.info/os2ports,
or via the Mensys online store at http://www.mensys.net/os2ports
General feedback can be provided to paul@smedley.info, bug reports should
go to http://mantis.smedley.info
Cheers,
Paul Smedley
Adelaide, Australia
22nd December, 2007
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