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OS/2 - eComStation News - September, 2008Browse - September 2008: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 2008: January February March April May June July August 2007: January February March April May June July August September October November December 2006: January February March April May June July August September October November December 2005: August September October November December SW: GBM (Generalised Bitmap Module) updates SW: OpenJPEG J2K codec command line tools for OS/2 (update) Event: Support Warpstock Europe with a link! SW: Firefox 2.0.0.17 (Official) Has Been Released SW: Firefox 3.0.2 released SW: SeaMonkey 1.1.12 Event: Wellington OS/2 User Group Meeting SW: Mozilla's Thunderbird 2.0.0.17 Has Been Released SW: Sunbird 0.9 SW: Firefox 3.0.3 (Official) for OS/2 Has Been Released Net: eComStation PC: Week of barebones SW: Firefox 3.03 (Official) - Corrections SW: The Battle for Wesnoth port updated to v1.4.5 SW: FtpServer version 1.32 released SW: Uniaud32 1.9.8 released SW: Firewall ports setup updated on eComStation Betazone
2008-09-24 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Heiko Nitzsche GBM plugin 1.36 for Lucide 1.20 ------------------------------- This is a plugin for the Lucide document viewer available for eComStation that extends Lucide for the support of reading all bitmap formats supported by GBM.DLL. Get package gbmos2plugins_lu136_moz137_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package from Hobbes (see below). GBM plugin 1.37 for Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox/SeaMonkey ------------------------------------------------------ This is a plugin for the Webbrowsers Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox and SeaMonkey available for OS/2 and eComStation that extends them for the support of reading all bitmap formats supported by GBM.DLL. Get package gbmos2plugins_lu136_moz137_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package from Hobbes (see below). GBM.DLL 1.61 and GBM command line tools --------------------------------------- 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. It comes with a useful set of command line bitmap manipulation tools. Get package gbmos2_161_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package from Hobbes (see below). Enhanced GBMV/GBMV2 Version 1.52 -------------------------------- GBMV2 is a fast and simple bitmap viewer and editor for the OS/2 and eCS Presentation Manager. GBMV is a simple bitmap viewer. Get package gbmos2pm152_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package from Hobbes (see below). 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 (1.61). Please follow the instructions to use the new GBM.DLL for all programs as well as for eCS WPS features like bitmap previews. The homepage of GBM for OS/2 and eComStation -------------------------------------------- http://heikon.home.tlink.de - comprehensive documentation (also included in the download archives) - developer tutorials on how to use GBM libs in your own programs - download of all sources and binaries Download from Hobbes -------------------- http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2plugins_lu136_moz137_bin&pushbutton=Search http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2_161_bin&pushbutton=Search http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2pm152_bin&pushbutton=Search http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2rx112_bin&pushbutton=Search WarpIN installation package (GBM.DLL, GBM command line tools, GBMV2, GBMRX, GBMDLGRX, GBM plugins, J2K codec, Doc): http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2pm152_gbm161_lu136_moz137_bin_wpi&pushbutton=Search Full source code: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2pm152_gbm161_lu136_moz137_src&pushbutton=Search 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. All downloads are also available on the GBM homepage (see above). What's new: ----------- GBM.DLL 1.61 * JPEG2000 codec: - add JPWL read support - fix wrong extension to codec assignment - add support for rate based compression - add support for quality based compression GBMV/GBMV2 1.52 * Fix initialy wrong filename extension handling for file dialog (after profile settings were written once, the problem was no longer visible) GBM File Dialog 1.52 * Fix some selection/preview area synchronization issues * Fix wrong documentation about JPEG2000 extension/codec assignment * Fix potential crash when programs use the dialog modeless GBM plugin for Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox/SeaMonkey (NPGBM.DLL version 1.37) * Fix wrong extension to codec assignment for JPEG2000 * Move the URL in the plugin info to the GBM homepage to allow correct appearance in Firefox's plugin manager OpenJPEG codec tools * add JPWL read/write support GCC 3.3.5 compiler support for OS/2 * libc063.dll will be needed to run the executables and dlls * the distribution is still built with OpenWatcom so that no additional runtime libs are needed * required changes are reflected in new revisions of all modules (GBM for Lucide 1.36, GBMRX 1.12, GBMDLGRX 1.04, all above mentioned modules) For more details see the change log in the documentation. Have fun, Heiko Nitzsche (Germany, 25-Sep-2008) Top
2008-09-24 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Heiko Nitzsche This package contains the JPEG2000 image decoder and encoder provided by the OpenJPEG library compiled for OS/2 and eCS. Now additionally JPWL support is included. More details can be found on the project homepage: http://www.openjpeg.org The source code compileable for OS/2 and Windows is available in the GBM 1.61 source code package (see http://heikon.home.tlink.de or Hobbes). Download from Hobbes -------------------- http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=j2kcodec&pushbutton=Search Full source code: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=gbmos2pm152_gbm161_lu136_moz137_src&pushbutton=Search If the link doesn't show anything, the package might not yet have reached its final location in the Hobbes archive. In this case please lookup the incoming folder. It is also available on the GBM homepage (http://heikon.home.tlink.de). Have fun, Heiko Nitzsche (Germany, 25-Sep-2008) Top
2008-09-25 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Christian Hennecke Support Warpstock Europe and spread the word by placing one of our official event logos or the banner on your web site! This is free, fast, and quite simple, and in return you will be added to the list of supporting web sites on the Warpstock Europe web site. Our Supporters page offers a selection of different images for you to choose from and provides instructions and sample XHTML code for convenient inclusion in your web site. For more information please see our Supporters page at: http://www.warpstock.eu/en/contribute/supporters.html The ninth Warpstock Europe conference will be held at the City Hostel, Germany from November 14 to 16. 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. Top
2008-09-25 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net> Michael Kaply has released Mozilla's Firefox 2.0.0.17 (Official) for OS/2. This is a stability and security release which fixes 9 security vulnerabilities, including 4 rated critical, and 1 rated high. You can download it here: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/2.0.0.17/contrib/firefox-2.0.0.17.en-US.os2.zip NOTE: This release requires the C runtime DLLs from Innotek. Version 0.5.1 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://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/iai1090.exe Or, if you'd rather do it yourself, here is the Run! utility: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/download/pub/os2/util/wps/run_075.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/2.0.0.17/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 Top
2008-09-25 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From:Mark Dodel Peter Weilbacher has built the second alpha of Firefox 3.0.2 -- code-named Shiretoko -- for OS/2 and eComStation. 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 http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/ September 25, 2008 Firefox 3.0.2 has been released. Zip File: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0.2/contrib/firefox-3.0.2.en-US.os2.zip Release Notes: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0.2/contrib/firefox-3.0.2.en-US.os2.zip MD5SUM:http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0.2/contrib/firefox-3.0.2.en-US.os2.MD5SUM Requires a libc0.6.3 based version of the GCC runtime library. http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/#gccrtl "It contains many fixes in cross-platform code, including five security issues. The two visible OS/2 changes were: - Fix a typo to load long pages as fast as on other platforms (bug 258136). - Implement simple glyph matching using all (Type1 and TrueType) fonts installed in the system (bug 439194). More details on issues and workarounds in the ReadMe file." http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0.2/contrib/firefox-3.0.2.en-US.os2.ReadMe Top
2008-09-25 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Mark Dodel Peter Weilbacher has released the official contribution of SeaMonkey 1.1.12 for OS/2 and eComStation. 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." 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 http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/ September 25, 2008 SeaMonkey 1.1.12 has been released. Installer: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.12/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.12.en-US.os2.installer.exe Zip File: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.12/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.12.en-US.os2.zip Installation Instructions: http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/#wzinst Release Notes: http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/releases/seamonkey1.1.12/ MD5SUMS: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.12/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.12.en-US.os2.MD5SUMS README: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/seamonkey/releases/1.1.12/contrib/seamonkey-1.1.12.en-US.os2.README Requires a libc0.5.1 based version of the GCC runtime library. http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/#gccrtl "This release fixes eight security issues and contains a few changes in cross-platform code. The one visible OS/2 change was: - Fix a typo to load long pages as fast as on other platforms (bug 258136)." Top
2008-09-25 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Andrew Elzenaar The next meeting of the Wellington (New Zealand) OS/2 User Group will be held on: Date: 8th October 2008 Time: 7:30 PM Place: NEC House, 40 Taranaki St, Wellington Note that this is the second rather than the first Wednesday of the month. Also, please remember, if you wish to come to the Christmas function (Little India, first Wednesday in December) drop us a line. Top
2008-09-26 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net> Michael Kaply has released Mozilla's Thunderbird 2.0.0.17 (Official) for OS/2. Thunderbird is Mozilla's state of the art, full-featured e-mail, RSS and newsgroup client. It is OPEN SOURCE, and free. This release contains fixes for stability and security. You can download it here: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.17/contrib/thunderbird-2.0.0.17.en-US.os2.zip NOTE: In the unlikely event that you don't already have it, this release requires the C runtime DLLs (libc-0.5.1) from Innotek. Version 0.5.1 includes an installer. Available here: http://download.innotek.de/gccos2/runtime/libc-0.5.1.exe 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 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/iai1090.exe Or, if you'd rather do it yourself, here is the Run! utility: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/run_075.zip Thunderbird extensions (add-ons) that add additional functionality are available here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/browse/type:1 Thunderbird themes (skins) are available here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/browse/type:2 A utility to migrate mail from PMMail to Thunderbird is available here: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/internet/mail/reader/pmm_tbird.zip For a list of what's new in this release: http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/releases/ For more information on the Thunderbird e-mail and newsgroup client: http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ Tips and tricks for Thunderbird can be found here: http://www.mozilla.org/support/thunderbird/tips 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 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 Top
2008-09-26 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Mark Dodel Peter Weilbacher has updated the Mozilla based calendar application Sunbird to version 0.9. 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 "The Sunbird calendar application is now available as version 0.9 for OS/2. Please get it from http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/releases/sunbird0.9.html#contributedbuilds There were no OS/2 specific changes since the 0.8 release but so much has happened in cross-platform development that it hardly looks like the same application any more." Top
2008-09-27 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net> Mozilla's Firefox 3.0.3 (Official) for OS/2 has been released. Firefox 3 is Mozilla's next generation web browser based on the Gecko 1.9 platform. This release fixed a problem where users were unable to retrieve saved passwords or save new passwords (bug 454708). Known problems in this release include: Printing to normal OS/2 printer queues is disabled. Printing operations will instead create a PDF file. PDF files can then be printed using Acrobat, Lucide, GSview, or Lucide (eCS). For more information and suggestions, take a moment to review the README.TXT file included in the archive. You can download it here: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/3.0.3/contrib/firefox-3.0.3.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 (not currently working) 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/iai1090.exe Or, if you'd rather do it yourself, here is the Run! utility: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/run_075.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/3.0.3/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 Top
2008-09-28 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Eugene Gorbunoff The next week is dedicated to collection of info about compatible/non-compatible barebons. Our database contains 249 records only - http://ecomstation.ru/hardware.php?action=category§ion=brand Major part of the models are not manufactured anymore. Post new reports using the web-form -- http://ecomstation.ru/hardware.php?action=new If you are going install home media-center based on eComStation, pay attention to silent barebones from Shuttle, ASUS, Dell, AOpen. What is eComStation PC? http://ecomstation.ru/ecspc Top
2008-09-28 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Sander Nyman <2sanderDESPAM@DESPAMsbcglobal.net> In my post announcing the Firefox 3.0.3 release, I stated that: "This release requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use Java (not currently working)" That was incorrect. This release comes with a newer version of IPLUGINW.DLL included in the archive. It has been reported that the Java plugin is working with this version. Please do not use the older version. Thanks to Steve Wendt for the information. Sander Top
2008-09-28 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Mark Dodel Paul Smedley has updated his port of The Battle for Wesnoth to v1.4.5. http://www.smedley.info/os2ports/ "The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme." Download: http://download.smedley.info/wesnoth-1.4.5-os2-20080926.zip REQUIRES: libc063.dll - ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/gcc/libc-0.6.3-csd3.zip Please let Paul know if you find this software useful. He needs user feedback to continue work on these projects. He maintains a bug tracker for many projects at http://mantis.smedley.info It just requires a simple registration. If you'd like to help support continued development of this project (and many others) for OS/2 & eComStation, please consider making a donation either via Paypal using the link on Paul's website, or using the Mensys Online Store http://www.mensys.net/os2ports/ Top
2008-09-29 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Peter Moylan FtpServer has been upgraded to version 1.32. You can fetch it from http://www.pmoylan.org/pages/os2/ftpserver.html or from ftp://ftp.pmoylan.org/FtpServer/ftpser132.zip or by searching for ftpser132.zip on Hobbes. FtpServer is an FTP daemon for OS/2 and eCS. Although the standard OS/2 and eCS distributions already include an ftp daemon, this one has a lot more features. In particular, you have much more precise control over what directories the clients can see. LIST OF CHANGES since version 1.31 Version 1.32 (29 Sep 2008) User names may now be up to 255 characters long. Option to disable logging of SITE MNGR commands. More choices in how to restrict IP addresses. Can now restrict IP addresses on a per-username basis as well as globally. Top
2008-09-30 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Paul Smedley Hi All, Based on the significant fixes for HDA that have been checked in recently (See http://svn.netlabs.org/uniaud/timeline?from=10%2F01%2F08&daysback=7&changeset=on&update=Update), I've been inspired to fix SB Live! support in the Uniaud 1.9.x branch. This release also included an updated uniaud16.sys based on fixes that have been checked in since Uniaud 1.1.4RC6. All users of uniaud are encouraged to unzip this build over their existing setup and see if there are any regressions, as going forward, this is the codebase that will be used for Uniaud 2.0. For new users, install the latest install package for Uniaud 1.1.4 first, then replace uniaud16.sys and uniaud32.sys with the ones in the links below. Download links: Release version: http://download.smedley.info/uniaud32-1.9.8.zip Debug version: http://download.smedley.info/uniaud32-1.9.8-debug.zip All feedback appreciated! Top
2008-09-30 ++ From the VOICE OS/2-eCS News Service http://www.os2voice.org ++ From: Mark Dodel Eugene Gorbunoff has put up an update for the firewall feature which is built into the Multi-Protocol Transport Services version 5.3 (WRx8600) and above. This appears to only be available to Software Subscription Service customers only. FirewallPortsSetup-20080930.zip 112 kb 30/09/2008 03:42 pm Firewall ports setup Top
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