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| Date: | Fri, 11 Sep 1998 16:19:30 EST |
| From: | Voytek Eymont <voytek@sbt.net.au > |
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| To: | 32bits@sbt.net.au |
| Subject: | OS/2 News, Views & PRs 28-7-98 |
OS/2 News, Views & PRs 28-7-98
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OS/2: The Operating System Windows Keeps Trying to Be
Beginner/Intermediate
OS/2 is a true multi-tasking 32-bit operating system. Both the operating
system and programs written specifically for OS/2 are very stable, with
system shutdowns a rarity. This seminar will demonstrate OS/2 and some of
its uses, and outline advantages, disadvantages and obstacles faced when
using this powerful operating system.
Thurday, August 20th
at California Computer Expo at San Diego
http://webserver.computoredge.com/semlist.htm#14
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Stan's updated PMSane scanner front end
I have repackaged the program into 2 zip files. The first contains the
installation program and the PMSane executables and online help files. The
second has all of the runtime modules (SANE, EMX, Vispro etc.).
Download these 2 files into a temporary directory and unzip the first one.
Then VIEW INSTALL.INF for instructions.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/graphics/scan/pmsan034a.zip
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/graphics/scan/pmsanrun.zip
The installation program extracts what it needs from the runtime package so
you don't have to unzip it yourself.
-- Cheers, Stan sirish@acepia.net.au
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Peter McGrath just sent me an OS/2 version of JunkBusters/2, filter for web
ads.
"This is great, gets rid of all those ads on webpages. I've also included
my updated "blockfile" with a few extra sites to block out.
This is the README for the OS/2 version of Junkbuster 1.4 beta 1 For
general informations about Junkbuster consult the file README.
This version of Junkbuster was 'ported' from the original unix version. It
wasn't really a port, because with the wonderful EMX library and the GNU
C-Compiler it was an easy task.
After unpacking the Zip-archiv (on a HPFS-drive) you will find the
following files: bin\junkbuster.exe - The OS/2 executable version of
Junkbuster bin\junk.cmd - Command file which invokes junkbuster.exe with
options blockfile - a sample blockfile cookiefile - a sample cookiefile
README - the original README junkbuster.1 - the manual as a UNIX manpage
gpl.html - GNU General Public Licence ijbfaq.html - Manual for the Internet
Junkbuster, HTML format ijbman.html - Frequently Asked Questions on the
Internet Junkbuster blockfile.org - the original provided blockfile
README.OS2 - guess, you read it source.zip - the source code
(the copy I have is at ftp.sbt.net.au as junkbusters.zip)
Special VOICE SpeakUp - June 27
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VOICE has scheduled a special SpeakUp session on IRC for July 27, 1998.
This SpeakUp will include the following members of the Warpstock '98
committee:
Stan Sidlov, Warpstock 98 Event Coordinator Jason Kowalczyk, Audio Visual &
Networking Coordinator John Hebert, Exhibits & Facility Coordinator Esther
Schindler, Advisor Larry Finkelstein, Warpstock Steering Committee Judy
McDermott, Warpstock Steering Committee
The SpeakUp will take place on the WEBBnet IRC network at 8pm US Eastern
time (midnight GMT). For more information on meeting time as well as
information on IRC clients and WEBBnet servers, please visit the Meeting
Info page of http://www.os2voice.org/.
During this meeting we will be giving away one Platinum Pass and one
night's hotel reservation for Warpstock to one of our lucky members. We
will also be giving a Platinum Pass without hotel reservation to a
second-place winner. Anyone is welcome to attend, but you must be a member
of VOICE to be eligible for the prizes. Prize winners will be announced at
the meeting.
If you have further questions, please direct them to the VOICE Secretary at
freiheit@tstonramp.com. We hope to see you there!
----- Don K. Eitner - (Freiheit on IRC) ----- * Proud user & supporter of
IBM's OS/2 Warp * Website author (www.tstonramp.com/~freiheit/) * Secretary
of V.O.I.C.E. (www.os2voice.org) * Assistant Editor of the V.O.I.C.E.
newsletter * Published author * Member, International Alliance for
Compatible Technology (http://pages.cthome.net/iact/)
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VOICE SpeakUp for August 3
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The VOICE events calendar for August is filling in nicely. Aside from the
publishing date for our August Newsletter, we have scheduled a SpeakUp
session with Kim Rasmussen, author of the popular OS/2 internet suite
Internet Adventurer.
The SpeakUp session, which will be open to all, will be held on the WEBBnet
IRC network at 8pm US Eastern Daylight time on Monday, August 3, 1998 (0:00
GMT Tuesday, August 4, 1998). If you need information about IRC clients or
WEBBnet servers, please see the Meeting Info page of our site at
http://www.os2voice.org/.
We hope to see everyone in attendance for this SpeakUp session. Remember,
this is your chance to provide direct feedback to an OS/2 developer, ask
questions, and maybe provide him with new ideas for his product(s).
The Events Calendar, recently added to our website, allows you to plan
ahead for VOICE meetings and special events. Please let us know your
opinions of its usefulness.
----- Don K. Eitner - (Freiheit on IRC) -----
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Dear Mr. Know-It-All now online
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The July "Dear Mr. Know-It-All" OS/2 column is now online at
http://www.scoug.com/os24u/1998/scoug807.2.mrkia.html
Every monthly Dear Mr. Know-It-All column answers questions about OS/2 and
other questions of interest to OS/2 users.
This month, Mr. Know-It-All discusses:
- The motherboard's LBA mode, how it works, and OS/2 compatibility - What
part of OS/2 tells you whether you should upgrade your cpu or, instead,
upgrade your peripherals - How to keep track of those occasional floppy
disks
Dear Mr. Know-It-All has been one of OS/2's most popular online monthly
columns since 1996. Each month, Mr. Know-It-All covers topics selected from
all aspects of OS/2. Read what other OS/2 users want to know, in "Dear Mr.
Know-It-All".
Sponsored by the Southern California OS/2 User Group ( http://www.scoug.com
). _____________________________________________________________________
OS/2 Install Guide page is being designed....
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I'm building a page to help new OS/2 users with installing OS/2 on a PC
with multiple OS's. It's off our OS/2 page at:
http://www.townsendsupply.com/era/OS2Stuff.htm#such
While this page is being designed I will be taking *constructive*
suggestions on content. Stop by, take a look and drop me a line using the
e-mail link provided. I will be happy to include suggestions that I
consider relevant and will also give credit to anyone offering used
suggestions (if asked).
I'm creating this page in my "spare time" (ha) and it will come along
slowly so be patient if your suggestion isn't included immediately.
Gene Alexander
"Download!" by Paul Wirtz
A new monthly OS/2 column, "Download!" by Paul Wirtz, has premiered and is
http://www.scoug.com/os24u/1998/scoug807.2.download.html
In this new monthly column, Paul Wirtz describes the software that he feels
In Paul's own words: "There's valuable software out there you don't know
In his premier column, Paul reviews:
- a "neat little utility" that enhances your desktop and is easy to install
- a new DLL that noticeably improves the way things look on your screen
"I've always enjoyed seeking out the unknown programs that make life easier
Sponsored by the Southern California OS/2 User Group
VOICE & the Warp Data Book
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All existing members will be eligible to buy the Databook at the member
All new members will continue to have 60 days from the date their
----- Don K. Eitner - (Freiheit on IRC) -----
OS/2 Page Updated
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- OS/2 user group news - collection of OS/2 news items for the month ending
You can read the July VOICE Newsletter at either of the following
http://www.os2voice.org http://voice.os2ss.com/
----- VOICE (Virtual OS/2 International Consumer Education) is a non-profit
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http://www.townsendsupply.com/era/OS2Stuff.htm
We've included a link to the IBM OS/2 Redbooks Online from this page for
Gene Alexander
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Stardock News: July 1998
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* Stellar Frontier 0.86 Available! *
The on-line game, Stellar Frontier is cranking along with the new release
If you have the beta, go to http://www.stardock.com and click on the update
* Troops Star Wars video hilarious * If you have a pretty good Internet
* New WindowFX Available * If you're in the Object Desktop Network, you can
* Object Desktop network now available on commerce server * Stardock has
Object Desktop Network makes Windows a much better OS to use just as Object
The way the Object Desktop Network works is as follows:
You order and download Component Manager from the commerce server. Then,
* Process Commander now only $39.95 * If you have OS/2, you should get
Process Commander is one of the most popular OS/2 products of all time and
* PlusPak: Themes on sale for $19.95 *
A couple weeks ago Stardock began selling Links for OS/2 for only $19.95
Check out these screen shots:
And you're not limited to just the themes we create. With PlusPak: Themes
* Object Desktop 2.0 News *
Everyone's running around like a chicken with their head cut off today at
Check out: http://www.stardock.com/products/od20/ to read more on it.
You can still join the Object Desktop Early Experience Program by going to:
Dave Swartz, AOL OS/2 Forum Leader, now online
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http://www.scoug.com/os24u/1998/scoug807.2.swartz.html
Many of the 14 million members of America Online use OS/2 and rely on AOL's
In the interview, Dave touches on many subjects, including
- AOL's coverage of the three big OS/2 issues: installation, drivers,
Included at the end of the interview is an extensive url list.
The author wishes to extend his thanks to Mr. Swartz for taking the time to
Sponsored by the Southern California OS/2 User Group
"INK" OS/2 Printing and Scanning by Tony Butka
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A new monthly OS/2 column, "INK - Printing and Scanning on the OS/2
http://www.scoug.com/os24u/1998/scoug807.2.ink.html
In this new monthly column, Tony Butka discusses OS/2 graphics with an
In his premier column, Tony covers:
- Lexmark's new OS/2 drivers for their 5700 and 7000 series color printers
- Epson's new Photo 700 and compatibility with previous drivers, plus
- a CFM TWAIN driver bundle and Solution Technology TWAIN drivers for many
- the PMSANE scanner drivers
Tony is well known for turning out high-quality graphics images with
Sponsored by the Southern California OS/2 User Group
The OS/2 Alternative - Press Release
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The OS/2 Alternative volunteer-maintained list of more than 990 current,
This page can be found at:
http://www.tstonramp.com/~freiheit/os2apps.shtml
Enhancements include a reorganization of some of the software categories,
New features include a navigation menu for easier browsing of the extensive
I am very excited about coming so close to the 1,000 applications mark. I
----- Don K. Eitner - (Freiheit on IRC) -----
GhostFax version 1.0 ------------------------- GhostFax 1.0 is a set of
I will upload GhFax-1.ZIP (69323 Bytes) to http://www.leo.org/ by July 14.
Author: Jens.Jakob.Schiffler@student.uni-augsburg.de
-- ----------------------------------------------------------- Jens
WarpCalc v1.84
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The WarpCalc calculator package contains two scientific calculators, one
This update fixes an ugly bug in the CLI version affecting national signs
WarpCalc v1.84 Pro can be downloaded from Hobbes:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/calc/warpcalc.zip
- Magnus Olsson Author of WarpCalc
PMStripper 1.17
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Registration: $9.95 US / 18 DM / 6 GBP
Available at: ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/pms_117.zip and
Description: ============
This PM utility strips HTML codes from Web pages, leaving only the text and
Install PMStripper as the HTML source viewer in WebX instead of the OS/2
PMStripper may also be installed as the Document Source viewer in the OS/2
Registered users of PMStripper will have access to two additional
Don Hawkinson , author of CCA, DH-Grep-PM, PMStripper, Pastry Box, and
Free Desktop Backup/Restore
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http://www.townsendsupply.com/era/OS2Stuff.htm
Under the Files section.
These .CMD files will backup and restore your desktop and critical system
Included are ZIP.EXE and UNZIP.EXE for those of you who may not have these.
Gene Alexander
WarpGLOBE
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There's a new project called WarpGLOBE. This is a program that puts an
http://www.arrakis.es/~scostas/OS2/globeeng.htm or (in spanish)
http://www.arrakis.es/~scostas/OS2/globe.htm
Sergio Costas Rodriguez scostas@arrakis.es
Aurora
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http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/aurora
and
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/aurora/aurowp.html
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PmNotes updated, version 1.32
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PmNotes for OS/2 is your ultimate replacement for those yellow sticky notes
Here are some of the key features:
- If running on Warp 4, PmNotes recognizes URL's in its notes and let's you
- Main window can optionally be configured to display alternating date and
- There's system wide hotkey support for easy access to the PmNotes' main
- Alarm function for notes. A previously created (and maybe hidden) note
Especial, with the URL recognition in the notes you have a sort of
To find out more or download it, surf to the PmNotes section of my site at:
You can also download it from: http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/pmnotes.html
And it will be uploaded to hobbes.nmsu.edu and ftp-os2.cdrom.com.
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VyperHelp 1.00 pre-release
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VyperHelp is a visual outliner and editor for creating online help for
- WYSIWYG text editing with codes revealed - Powerful outline tree
VyperHelp has the following requirements:
- OS/2 Warp version 3 or greater - Pentium or faster - 4M hard drive
A pre-release of VyperHelp is provided for free use and distribution until
- "Hobbes" OS/2 archive http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/vhelp100.zip,
For further information, please contact MekTek by email or fax:
- Email: mek@compuserve.com - Fax: 1-651-649-0237
Mat Kramer [MekTek], mek@compuserve.com
Mat Kramer [MekTek]
DCITU & support for Kodak DC25 cameras
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"DCITU" stands for "Digital Camera Image Transfer Utility". It is a native
This version may be downloaded from:
More information is available on the DCITU discussion forum:
Stephane Charette
JAVA: njPipes 0.35 Released
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I have just released version 0.35 of njPipes, my unofficial port of the
For those of you wondering just what njPipes does, here is an introduction
-------- I started using java two years ago. The path I have taken is a bit
Pipes are a tool I use when I have to manipulate data. They are an
What exactly are Pipes? Imagine Unix pipes on steroids and you have a good
Java is not the idea environment for Pipes. Synchronization and context
The current version of njPipes has a fairly stable core. The stages work
In summary, work your way up the learning curve, and you will have mastered
Melinda Varian's site, http://pucc.princeton.edu/~pipeline, is a good place
Please send questions, suggestions, bug reports or comments to:
Luck,
Ed Tomlinson - http://www.cam.org/~tomlins/njpipes.html
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update for Java 1.1.6 is finally available at
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A redbook (SG245201) fully describing firewall in OS/2 TCP/IP 4.1.
Online copy of this redbook can be found at:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/cgi-bin/bookmgr/BOOKS/SG245201
Take a close look on chapters 4.3.3, 8.4 and 9.4 (especialy 9.4).
"Lotus has just broken the 20 million mark for installed Notes users,
I wonder how Microsoft can get out of his way if he's walking right into
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July 13, 1998
The setup routine for Microsoft's new Windows 98 operating system
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http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?980727.wcntbug.htm
Windows NT security teams worked Monday on a fix for a security flaw in NT
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http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?98065.whntsecurity.htm
Holes in NT armor raise concern
By Matthew Nelson InfoWorld Electric
Posted at 4:13 PM PT, Jun 5, 1998 Microsoft is downplaying the
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http://www.gcn.com/gcn/1998/July13/cov2.htm
GOVERNMENT NEWS
GCN July 13, 1998
NT Software glitches leave Navy Smart Ship dead in the water
By Gregory Slabodkin GCN Staff
The Navys Smart Ship technology may not be as smart as the service
Although PCs have reduced workloads for sailors aboard the Aegis missile
Navy brass have called the Yorktown Smart Ship pilot a success in reducing
The ship had to be towed into the Naval base at Norfolk, Va., because a
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From: Veli Uysal
Subject: Any OS/2 supporting computer shops in Adelaide?
Are there any computer companies (shops!) in Adelaide that support OS/2 and
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Microsoft Corporation has taken another step toward dominating every aspect
Microsoft has been a pioneer in peer-to-peer connectivity and plug and
OPERATION
Only one node in a peer-to-peer connection needs to install the package. At
CONCLUSION
Contraceptive98 is a robust product. Despite its drawbacks, it is a
Voytek Eymont
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OS/2<============================= # Owner and C.E.O. ERA Computer
Consulting - Jackson, TN USA # #Providing IBM OS/2 and SCO OpenServer
Business Computing Solutions# # visit our www pages at
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now online at
every OS/2 user should download and install.
about. It's easy to get and a lot of it is free. There's new stuff and old
stuff, big apps and little apps, all waiting for you to try them out."
for the average OS/2 user," Paul says. "With this new column, everyone can
share in the results of the hours I spend online."
(http://www.scoug.com).
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With the recent news of the Warp Data Book registrations being handled by
BMT Micro, the VOICE member discount on the Warp Data Book is being
extended.
discount for 60 days after the date of this announcement (July 23, 1998.
membership is effective (according to the VOICE Treasurer's records) to
register the Warp Data Book at the discounted price.
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The July VOICE Newsletter is now online. This months features include:
July 15, 1998 - the 4th in Dan Casey's OS/2 Technology Issues series (Hard
Drives and Fixpaks) - IBM Scrollpoint mouse review - Lotus Organizer add-in
files - several interviews with OS/2 users - review of Netscape Navigator
for OS/2 June, 1998 release - and the list goes on
locations:
online user group for the OS/2 community, established in 1997. ----- Don K.
Eitner - (Freiheit on IRC) -----
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OS/2 Page has been updated with several links of interest to all OS/2 users
old and new. Stop by and take a look:
any of you that haven't seen them. These are excellent reference resources
for help with most aspects of installing or using OS/2.
OS/2<============================= # Owner and C.E.O. ERA Computer
Consulting - Jackson, TN USA # #Providing IBM OS/2 and SCO OpenServer
Business Computing Solutions# # visit our www pages at
http://www.townsendsupply.com/era/ #
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Topics ---------- * Stellar Frontier 0.86 Available! * Troops Star Wars
video hilarious * New WindowFX available for Object Desktop Network (for
Windows) * Object Desktop Network now available on commerce server *
PlusPak: Themes now available on commerce server for $19.95 * Process
Commander on sale for $39.95 * Object Desktop 2.0 for OS/2 news...
of 0.86. In Stellar Frontier, you command a star ship and must help your
side take over a star system against other players on the Internet.
link. If you don't have Stellar Frontier, you can order/download it at
http://www.outreach.com/cgi-bin/stardock
connection, go to http://www.theforce.net where you can see a Stars Wars
take off on the popular TV show "Cops". Probably the funniest thing I've
seen on the Internet since the Southpark video.
now download the latest version of WindowFX from Component Manager.
finally made the Object Desktop Network available for on-line purchase and
download.
Desktop on OS/2 does for OS/2. A screen shot can be found at
http://www.stardock.com/products/odnt/odnt-1.jpg
when you've done that you're given a subscription ID. The subscription ID
is good for one year after OD Network goes gold (which is hasn't yet so you
will get it for more than a year). During that year, you get not only all
of the utilities (called components) already available in Object Desktop
for Windows but everything we come out with for an entire year. In short,
it's like buying a retail package and getting the upgrade for free. And
people can pick and choose which components they want. If you have a decent
Internet connection and have Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, check out Object
Desktop for Windows. You can order it from
http://www.outreach.com/cgi-bin/stardock and more information is available
at http://www.stardock.com/products/odnt/
Process Commander. Process Commander is Stardock's solution to the SIQ
issue on OS/2. When a program on OS/2 hangs, it can cause the entire OS to
hang. Process Commander integrates itself into OS/2 in such a way that it
is the single most reliable way to recover from system hangs that is
available. On top of that, Process Commander adds some cool new features to
OS/2 itself such as a "Shutdown and reboot" option, a "Shutdown folder"
(opposite of start up folder), a handy GUI for monitoring processes and
threads, and a ton of command line tools to make creating powerful REXX
scripts a snap.
that was when it was priced at $69.95. For a limited time, it's now only
$39.95. Go to https://www.outreach.com/stardock/order_ship.html to take
advantage of this sale.
off the commerce server (and it's still there) and sales jumped through the
roof. Given that success, Stardock is trying the same thing with the
popular PlusPak: Themes product. As the name implies, PlusPak: Themes on
OS/2 allows you to change OS/2's icons in one swoop similar to themes on
Win95/98 does. But PlusPak: Themes can change over 130 icons on your
desktop and the icons are outstanding.
http://www.stardock.com/products/plus/plus2.jpg
http://www.stardock.com/products/plus/plus_1.jpg
you can create a snapshot of your desktop's icons and distribute it to
others that have PlusPak: Themes installed. No more having to download 100
icons from hobbes or some other FTP site and individually implementing
them. There is a NeXTStep theme and a Windows NT theme available for free
download already on Stardock's website.
Stardock as the first major upgrade to its flagship OS/2 product nears its
first public beta. A ton of changes have been put into Object Desktop 2.0.
A lot of changes have been made under the covers to ensure Object Desktop
is more compatible for OS/2 users and faster. Other changes are very easy
to see due to the significant user interface changes. Coolest features in
OD 2.0 include bringing in the viewers from Object Desktop Professional,
Object Netscan which can keep track of your internet performance (even on a
LAN -- try that on NT accurately!), and a new super folder GUI that makes
the OS/2 folder much more powerful and faster than before.
https://www.outreach.com/stardock/order_ship.html
An interview with Dave Swartz, OS/2 Forum Leader for America Online (AOL),
is now online at
OS/2 Forum for news and technical support.
configuration - his one-on-one contact with OS/2 users requesting help -
how the IBM 1620 circumvented technology and sped up its math instructions
- why the 7 million Linux users will be writing the next century's software
- out of all the OS/2 software available to him, what he's really got on
his machine - his OS/2 Forum interviews of Tim Sipples, Brad Wardell, Felix
Cruz, Randell Flint, Rollin White, Dave Moskowitz and others - AOL's
parental control over online and Internet access - power user tips such as
how to circumvent OS/2's plug 'n' play "sniffers" and the proper versions
of Win32s to run on Warp - the OS/2 volunteers: Robin, Simon, Tom, Kevin,
Gerry, Joyce and more - the one trick to getting AOL installed successfully
on OS/2
make this interview possible.
(http://www.scoug.com).
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Platform" by Tony Butka, has premiered and is now online at
emphasis on scanning and printing.
(the 5700 costs about $250; the 7200 model in the 7000 series is 1200x1200)
discounts on older models
popular scanners
inexpensive equipment and materials. "Each month I'll be telling the
readers about the tricks I've learned, the equipment and software that
works the best, and where to get the compatible drivers for the highest
quality output," says Tony. "OS/2 has a wealth of graphics products
available that people just don't know about. I'll take care of all these
issues, right here, in INK."
(http://www.scoug.com).
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native OS/2 applications has been updated at of July 15, 1998.
still more new OS/2 applications listed, linked, and categorized in rough
comparison to what you or a friend/associate may already be using for
Windows, and some (hopefully) more attractive colors.
list of categories. Now you can find the software you need much more
easily! There is also a new sub-page listing my intentions for the future
of The OS/2 Alternative. Be sure to check it out and post other suggestions
via the handy form provided there.
expect to reach it within two weeks and wish I could throw a massive
celebration party with all the OS/2 users, developers, and enthusiasts who
have made this list possible since early 1997.
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three small programs that - in conjunction with FaxWorks, GhostScript and
Printmon - will make it possible to send faxes to a faxnumber included in
the document itself, rather than filling in the Faxworks send-dialog.
ftp://ftp.leo.org/pub/comp/os/os2/leo/comm/ghfax-1.zip
Schiffler for e-mail replies please edit my "reply-to" address and change
the domain name into "student.uni-augsburg.de"
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WarpCalc v1.84
for the OS/2 command line (CLI) and one for the OS/2 Presentation Manager
(GUI). Both versions share the same core capabilities. In addition to
common calculator features they allow the user to define his/her own
symbols.
for multiplication, division and decimals. The GUI version has received
only small improvements, mostly in the form of new built-in functions. Have
a look at the revised and enhanced online documentation for details.
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Product Update: PMStripper Product Category: HTML Code Stripper Filename:
pms_117.zip Filesize: 363k
http://www.bmtmicro.com .
optionally the URLs. While the layout of tables and lists is lost during
stripping, data is sorted to separate lines for legibility.
system editor E, and you can use the Ctrl+V keystroke combination to load
the web page source directly into PMStripper. This will make it easier to
cut and paste information or URLs from web pages.
version of Netscape. The ALT+V , S keystroke combination will then load the
web page into PMStripper.
executable files that were compiled with the 486 and 586 compiler options.
These versions will offer some performance improvement for users with 468 ,
Pentium, or equivalent CPUs.
DH_ClipSave/2 http://www2.southwind.net/~dwhawk dwhawk@southwind.net
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have posted a set of Desktop Backup and Restore .CMD files on our Web page
at:
files. They are *not* REXX and can be used even if REXX support is not
installed on your system. They use ZIP and UNZIP from Info-ZIP to create
the backups and restore. Minor editing is needed to get the files ready for
your system and they are heavily commented for ease of use. Take a look at
them and e-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions.
OS/2<============================= # Owner and C.E.O. ERA Computer
Consulting - Jackson, TN USA # #Providing IBM OS/2 and SCO OpenServer
Business Computing Solutions# # visit our www pages at
http://www.townsendsupply.com/era/ #
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earth globe as desktop background, and paints the dark and light zones
according to the sun position. It paints too a red point in the cities
where are an OS/2 user. If you want to download the beta and/or participate
sending your city, visit:
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You may apply for next version Warp Server beta at:
have released an updated version of PmNotes.
that won't stick to the edges of your monitor. It is a simple and easy to
use program without the overhead of a lot of gadgets you will probably
never need anyway. What PmNotes _does_ offer, is some extra functionality
directly related to the notes on your desktop.
drag them to a folder or your browser as a standard URL object.
time.
window, in case you're not using the float on top feature. There's a
separate hotkey for easy finding of notes that are hidden or stacked away
behind a pile of windows.
can popup and warn you on a specified date and time with a beep. or a
wav-file you selected.
temporarily bookmark list. You will wonder how often this comes in handy.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~jeffh/pmnotes.html
Jeffrey Habets Home: www.xs4all.nl/~jeffh email: jeffh@xs4all.nl / Fido:
2:284/312.3
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VYPERHELP 1.00 PRE-RELEASE --------------------------
OS/2-based systems. It generates IPF files, which can be compiled into
OS/2-based HLP and INF files. VyperHelp has the following features:
controls - Keyword/index support - Full symbol support - IPF export -
WinHelp (HPJ) import - ASCII text import and export - Command-line
conversion program
space - 32M memory recommended - IPF compiler (to create HLP or INF
files)
10/31/98. It will soon be found as vhelp100.zip at the following sites:
expected to move to http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/dev/help/vhelp100.zip -
OS2DF1 forum on CompuServe, library 8 (Development Tools)
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beta version 1.5 of DCITU for OS/2 has been released. This version includes
the first beta-level support for the Kodak DC25 digital camera.
OS/2 application that allows users to download into OS/2 images taken from
various digital camera models. The full list of supported cameras is
available from http://www.evcom.net/~software/dcitu/index.html
ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/video/capture/dcitu15_beta.zip
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/video/capture/dcitu15_beta.zip
news://obscurasite.com/photo.dcitu-support
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CMS/TSO Pipeline product to netrexx and java. This release has some new and
improved stages including, LOOKUP, ZONE, PAD, CASEI and PICK. There have
also been improvements made to APPEND, PREFIX, TCPDATA, TCPCLIENT and
JUXTAPOSE. Bugs were fixed in BUFFER and SPECS.
I wrote for the people at www.jars.com, just in case they decide to write a
review...
different from many. I have used Rexx for years on MainFrames. When Rexx's
creator, Mike Cowlishaw, announced NetRexx I was very pleased. Here was an
improved variant of a good and familiar language designed to produce java
classes. The euphoria lasted until I started writing my first complex
program.
effective way to read and write files. They are how I parse the output of
commands, selecting and rejecting information. They are great when
collections of data have to be sorted, merged, collated, or massaged in
almost any way. The data can come from files, commands, tcpip, sql, arrays,
rexx objects etc. Pipes make programming much simpler - I really missed
them. After exchanging emails with Pipe's originator, John Hartmann, I
realized that if I wanted pipes for java I was going to have to write the
code myself. Pipes for NetRexx and Java was born.
idea. They can be used from the command line or from inside programs.
njPipes can extract pipes from NetRexx source. Eventually I will extend
this to java too. There are many filters, also known as stages, that can
select and manipulate objects. The set of stages supplied with njPipes is
constantly growing. The information at
http://pucc.princeton.edu/~pipeline/#AHelp is being used to guide
development. When necessary, it's easy to construct customized stages.
switching are not nearly as fast as under CMS, and with java one cannot get
as close to the metal as need to fix this. However, the current njPipes
implementation is fast enough to be quite useful. On a Sun E450, with two
300Mhz Sparcs, using native threads, it can move over 10,000 objects per
second. Due the to nature of complex pipes, the more cpus you have, the
faster njPipes will run them.
well but bugs are still being found especially since new stages are popping
up from several sources. Contributions are always welcome and most have
been placed under the GPL. Once the set of stages is a bit more complete
(there are over seventy now) a careful look will be taken at performance.
a tool that will make your programming and data manipulations tasks easier.
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to start.
tomlins@cam.org
ftp://ftp.hursley.ibm.com/pub/java/fixes/os2/11/116/ and
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/software/java/fixes/os2/11/116/
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president Jeff Papows announced on Monday at the Lotusphere 98
show.Introducing plans for the year ahead, Papows had few words for his
competitors: "Get the hell out of our way," he declared. Notes users will
like what he has up his sleeve."
(http://www.pcworld.com/pcwtoday/article/0,1510,5915,00.html)
Microsoft's direction... (like by dropping support of Netware in favor of
NT).
http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayNew.pl?/livingst/980713bl.htm
Beware apps bearing DLLs: Windows 98 disables Microsoft
competitors'software
deliberately disables files used by competitors' software and installs
different versions of those files for the use of Windows 98.
Microsoft works on NT security fix
that can grant system administrator's rights to any network user.
significance of two recent security concerns that could affect Windows NT.
contends.
cruiser USS Yorktown, software glitches resulted in system failures and
crippled ship operations, according to Navy officials.
manpower, maintenance and costs. The Navy began running shipboard
applications under Microsoft Windows NT so that fewer sailors would be
needed to control key ship functions.
database overflow caused its propulsion system to fail, according to
Anthony DiGiorgio, a civilian engineer with the Atlantic Fleet Technical
Support Center in Norfolk.
preloads it?
MS Contraceptive98
of American life with the introduction of Contraceptive98, a suite of
applications designed for users who engage in sex.
play. It believes these technologies will give it substantial leverage in
penetrating the copulation enhancement market. The product addresses two
important user concerns: the need for virus protection and the need for a
firewall to ensure the non-propagation of human beings. The Contraceptive98
suite consists of three products: Condom98, DeFetus 1.0 (from Sementec),
and AIDScan 2.1 (from Norton Utilities). A free copy of Intercourse
Explorer 4.0 is bundled in the package. The suite also comes in two
expanded versions. Contraceptive98 Professional is the Client/Server
edition, for professionals in the sexual services sector. Contraceptive98
Small Business Edition is a package for start-ups, aimed at the housewife
and gigolo niches. While Contraceptive98 does not address non-traditional
copulatory channels, future plug-ins are planned for next year. They will
be known as BackDoor, AuraLee, TitElation, and JerkOff.
installation, the Condom98 software checks for minimum hardware. If the
user meets the requirements, the product installs and is sufficiently
scaleable to meet most requirements. After installation, operation
commences. One caution is that the user must have sufficient RAM to
complete the session. When the session is complete, a disconnect is
initiated, and the user gets the message, "It is now safe to turn off your
partner." DRAWBACKS Usability testers report that frequent failures were a
major concern during beta testing. General Protection Fault was the most
serious error encountered. Early versions had numerous bugs, but most of
these have been eliminated. The product needs to be installed each time it
is used.
reasonably good value for its $49.95 price tag, and is far superior to its
shareware version. Hopefully, future releases (of the software, that is)
will add missing functionality, such as Backout and Restore,
Uninterruptible Power Supply, and Onboard Camera. Microsoft CEO Bill Gates
is optimistic about Contraceptive98's potential. He recently said, "Our
contraceptive products will help users do to each other what we've been
doing to our customers for years."
SBT Information Systems Pty Ltd
http://www.sbt.net.au
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