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| Subject: | OS/2 News, Views and PRs 21-3-97 |
OS/2 News, Views and PRs 21-3-97
sorry about multiple resends with last issue, we struck a funny bug,
luckily, alert Bob Ogden quickly notified us - though is took 2 more goes to
get it sent properly
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In this issue -(but not in that order):
bits'n'pieces
Blowfish for OS!2
ColEm for OS!2
DEMO of Stellar Frontier
DYNDNS!2 for OS!2 version
Hong Kong-Based Bank
Host On-Demand
IBM Technology Extends Worldwide Web
Java Enhances OS!2 Warp
Lyris Email List Server
March 16th OS!2 e-Zine! (v2n3)
Multi-threaded FTP Client Application
OS!2 Computing! Magazine
OS!2 mall
OS!2 NewsTicker
OS!2 Warp Page Relaunched
PMMail v1.91 Released
POINT for OS!2 Warp
Promote OS!2 Forum
Request for Information, Ideas, Comments
RexxBOS
TALOS V LANDS APRIL 15,1997
Technical Support News
topics
Wal-Mart Now Selling OS!2 Warp
Warp Server Support of Windows
WarpSpeed Computers International Pricing
WarpSpeed Computers offer to all ISV's
yet another Hobbes search engine
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Lotus Word Pro & Freelance Graphics 96 for OS/2 have been released, $A170.
Need a software package to use with the Iomega Zip and Jaz drives?
Seagate Pro Backup for OS/2 v3 has what you need! $A140
For more information go to www.seagate.com or www.arcada.com.
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MD+F Plug-in for ColorWorks v2 - Renders
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Renders consists of 20 plug-ins which add pattern rendering capability to SPG
Inc's ColorWorksv2. The Pattern created by these plug-ins can be used as-is or
they can be retouched using ColorWorks' standard set of filtering and image
processing tools to other MD+F plug-ins to create more complex paintings.
MD+F Animated GIF Writer for ColorWorks v2
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Modular Dreams' MD+F Animated GIF Write for ColorWorks provides plug-in
modules which enable SPG Inc's ColorWorks to create GIF animation image files.
GIF animation image files are widely used on the World Wide Web and other
places where small animations are required.
MD+F Effects for ColorWorks v2 - Volume 1
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The first volume in a series of plug-in products for SPG ColorWorks Modular
Dreams' MD+F Effects for ColorWorks - Volume 1 provides eight useful and easy
to use image processing effects: Equate Exposure, Flicker Halo, Offcolor,
Picasso, Spiral, Swirl and Waves.
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//you can download the "flight" demo to see if your video card can handle
Talos V, both full-screen and 'windowed" - and it's a neat demo. My #9
GXEPro S3 964 runs it FulScreen only - does anyone know if this S3 964 can
run DIVE ?? BTW, Ashton, thanks for the S3 video driver - but it didn't
help, 'seemless WinOS/2 still lock it solid....//
PolyEx Software releasing OS/2 Game
Reply-to: polyex@mail.netsrq.com
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VIGILANCE ON TALOS V LANDS APRIL 15,1997
>From out of nowhere, PolyEx Software announces the upcoming release of
Vigilance on Talos V for OS/2 Warp 4.0 and 3.0 (with Fixpack 26 installed).
In a matter of weeks this product will be flying out the door! Be sure to
ORDER EARLY at the insanely low price of only A$75 and be the first one on
your block to defend the universe in this exciting game that is the first
developed with the aid of The Wordup Graphics Toolkit for OS/2 Warp!
More information can be found at http://www.netsrq.com/~polyex
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PMMail v1.91 Released
Reply-to: bob@southsoft.com (Robert Novitskey)
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March 18, 1997
PMMail 1.91 is now generally available on SouthSoft's PMMail homepage
(http://www.southsoft.com/pmmail.html). On the page you'll see a full
distribution and an upgrade. The upgrade contains the PMMail and PMMSend
executables as well as the new helpfile. This upgrade is meant for current
1.9 users. Just copy the files in the zipfile into your current PMMail
directory.
This release is mostly a stability release. As we, at SouthSoft, get into the
end of PMINews development, we will need to put a lot of time into that
product. As a result we wanted to focus on making PMMail rock solid, instead
of throwing in more features which could mean more bugs.
For information about what bugs were fixed, you can check out
http://www.southsoft.com/pmminfo.html
Thanks for your support,
Robert Novitskey
SouthSoft, Inc.
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Colem for OS/2, a Coleco Vision emulator, ver 0.41 available
Reply-to: spice@ibm.net
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The latest release of ColEm for OS/2 can be obtained at:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/2281
The following updates are in ver 0.41:
o Improved performance over 100%
o New frame throttling routines
o Added menu bar w/New Game, Game Help, and ColEm help options
o No longer reset frame rate info between games
o Fixed Joystick/keypad conflict
o Updated keyboard mapping to support both player's numeric keypads
Version 0.40 of Colem would produce 25fps on my system in a 256 color window.
Verison 0.41 produces 74fps! Because of the increase in performance, new
frame rate throttle routines have been added.
Darrell Spice Jr.
- Care to play Atari or Coleco under OS/2? Stop by the SpiceWare homepage
and download Stella and ColEm! OS/2 programming info also available.
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/2281
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Lyris email list server for OS/2
Reply-to: jbuckman@shelby.com
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Announcing LYRIS:
The Next Generation of Internet Email Lists
Walter Shelby Group has released what is being hailed as the "next generation"
Internet email list server.
Lyris Email List Server is a program for running email mailing lists on the
Internet. A mailing list is a group of people who receive electronic mail as a
group. These lists are frequently used for making announcements, having open
discussions, moderating forums, auto-responders, and more.
Overview
What makes Lyris innovative is its simplicity of use, especially through its
web interface and automatic error-mail handling. For years the major complaint
about email list servers has been the difficulty of running and administering
lists. Lyris approaches all of these tasks differently, with the user in mind.
John Buckman, a senior developer at Walter Shelby Group, explains, "There is
no reason everyone running a list should have to become a technical expert in
the intricacies of email. That's what a good program should do for you. We
designed Lyris for anyone to use." While Lyris provides ease-of-use for the
novice, it also offers a wide range of powerful tools for experienced and/or
technical users such as database customization.
Features
Everything you can do with Lyris, you can do with your web browser using
Lyris' extensive World-Wide-Web interface. Members can choose to receive
messages by email, or read them on the web.
Lyris is secure: all administrative functions are password protected.
Different security roles (list admin, site admin, server admin) to allow you
to delegate rights and responsibilities. Also, members can password-protect
their accounts.
Lyris has an extremely fast built-in mail engine that can deliver hundreds of
messages per minute. The built-in ultra-high-performance database engine
provides thousands of transactions per second.
Lyris' C++ based multi-threaded design was built with performance as the top
priority. One of Lyris' strengths is automatic email error detection; members
and administrators are completely protected from "error mail". A built in
mailer provides unprecedented error detection.
Every message to a mailing list is saved and indexed in the mailing list
archives and can be quickly text searched.
The Lyris web interface works with all web browsers. All files are fully cross
platform and all features are available on all supported platforms. Lyris
supports all major email command syntaxes (eg: subscribing & unsubscribing) so
that your users do not have to learn new commands. Lyris accepts list server
email at all the major email addresses.
Lyris is currently available for OS/2, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Other
platforms such as Solaris, Macintosh, Be, Irix and Linux will be available
soon.
Complete information is available at the Lyris Home Page, located at:
http://www.lyris.com/
The Walter Shelby Group home page is located at http://www.shelby.com
John Buckman
//Caroll Shelby made very, very fast motor cars - I wonder if Walter is related to him?//
Technical Support News
Whenever IBM releases a new version of any PC software, there's a "service
Service periods can (and often are) extended, and telephone support is often
OS/2 Warp Version 3 (including OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3) is approaching its
So, consider this notice a polite reminder and a gentle warning. Now's the
What can you do to make an upgrade go as smoothly (and inexpensively) as
1. Sign up for IBM Software Support (by telephone). There's a "Service and
2. If you are getting several copies of OS/2 Warp 4 (and perhaps other IBM
3. If you do sign up for Software Advantage, you can also sign up for the
4. Collect all the FixPacks and other information you need on the new version
5. Get the technical manuals you need. You can find descriptions of IBM
6. If you do experience problems installing or using OS/2 Warp 4, report the
7. If you're affiliated with a university, college, or other educational
Timothy F. Sipples
The rumour has it that Warp 4.1 will have (at the very least) SMP support
Q: Ever wanted to know how to change the font in the window list box?
A: All of these answers are provided on a completely new OS/2 page available at
http://studenti.lboro.ac.uk/~mcrsc/index.html
This page is packed with advanced user hints and tips on the OS/2 environment,
Richard Castle R.S.CASTLE-96@STUDENT.LBORO.AC.UK
OS/2 Mall
Please take the time and send me the information that YOU want on it, not just
Esther Schindler thank you for spreading the word around about this site. Keep
Seeya all latter
-My Personal Page-www.psnw.com/~neal. If you use any of my
DYNDNS/2 version 2.00.0
What is DYNDNS/2?
O.k. First I must tell you about a service provided by DYNDNS.com
There are also many other OS/2 based I-net servers on
1.DYNDNS/2 (of course)
and SFM/2 to monitor your swapper.
Jason John Czerak Division@c3net.net
IBM Host On-Demand
Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
What does Host On-Demand do? You can now embed direct access to your
You can download Host On-Demand today and run it on the new Communications
About IBM Host On-Demand
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., February 25, 1997. . Continuing to advance its
IBM Host On-Demand is a Java-based solution that incorporates
Access is as simple as pointing and clicking on an SNA application hot link
Host On-Demand boasts a number of powerful features and benefits, such as:
* Emulator functions on demand
IBM Host On-Demand is now available at no additional charge as an added
Want more? Check out the Host On-Demand press release, our white paper, or
Questions? Check out our frequently asked questions.
Title: Networking - IBM Host On-Demand -
Java Enhances OS/2 Warp Family of Products
AUSTIN, Texas, February 10, 1997 . . . IBM today announced further Java**
The extension of Sun Microsystems,** Inc.'s Java v1.02 technology into both
Top Performance for Java-Based Applications
With the availability of Java 1.02, OS/2 Warp customers will experience
"In testing our new Corel Office for Java under IBM's new OS/2 Warp
The inclusion of Java technology into the operating system solution allows
The availability of Java v1.02 for OS/2 Warp expands the market for Java based
In addition, Java v1.02 provides tightened network security policy to protect
"Java for OS/2 Warp offers increased performance, and gives our customers
IBM will continue to bring additional developments to OS/2 Warp customers and
IBM is committed to keeping OS/2 Warp developers and end-users current with
Customers can download Java v1.02 at http://www.software.ibm.com. In addition,
Java Moves to the Server
The addition of Java support to OS/2 Warp Server will allow IT managers to
"As corporations consider deploying Web-based applications, they face the
For example, a customer in the real estate market looking for a new home would
OS/2 Warp In A Network Computing World
OS/2 Warp is the ideal operating system solution for today's networked world,
The OS/2 Warp family of products deliver today on the promise of network
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Hong Kong-Based Bank Invests in IBM Desktop Software Migration
Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
HSBC Group and IBM have announced an extended technology partnership to
Under the agreement, many of the HSBC Group subsidiaries will migrate to the
HSBC Group subsidiaries include Hongkong Bank and Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong,
"As one of the world's leading financial services organizations, HSBC Group is
The selection of the OS/2 platform will allow Hongkong Bank, in Hongkong, to
"IBM is committed to providing software solutions to financial institutions to
"It is exciting to see this extension of the Hongkong Bank's strategic
HSBC Group is one of the world's largest banking and financial services
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Promote OS/2
David P. Both, President of Millennium Technology, Inc., sponsors the
Our goal is to enhance the success of OS/2. This venture is in the early
We conduct a weekly IRC chat session on Wednesday evenings at 9pm EST at
For those that are not familiar with IRC, feel free to email me at
Second public DEMO of Stellar Frontier is available!
Solar Systems is announcing the availability of the second public pre-release
http://www.solarsystems.com/download
Just click on the download link, pick a site from the list and download a copy.
We would also like to remind everybody of the existence of our pre-order
Some of the new features/bug-fixes/additions in the new Demo are:
Bug Fixes:
New features:
About Stellar Frontier:
POINT for OS/2 Warp is a fully certified 32 bit native OS/2 Warp application
POINT is the complete process-driven system to optimize all your customer
POINT for OS/2 Warp can interface with the industry proven DB2 database
A powerful cross platform development environment provides the ability to
The POINT product is also available for the full Windows suite of desktop
For more information visit our web page
http://www.solarsystems.com/products/frontier .
About Solar Systems:
Solar Systems is a small privately held software company specializing in
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Blowfish 1.60 - File encryption/decryption utility.
The features include:
* Simple command-line interface.
And now, with version 1.60:
* Support for wildcard filenames and subdirectory searches.
Blowfish for OS/2 is available from the following FTP sites:
ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/os2/archiver/bfish160.zip
(check the /incoming directories if not found).
OS/2 NewsTicker
The self-extracting file can be found at:
http://www.infomarket.ibm.com/ht3/ntos2.htm
IBM Enhances OS/2 Warp Server Support of Windows Clients
AUSTIN, Texas, February 3, 1997 . . . IBM today announced three components
The new enhancements complement OS/2 Warp Server's strength as a platform for
The Windows client enhancements for OS/2 Warp Server consist of three separate
With these enhancements, OS/2 Warp Server offers tight integration with
"As OS/2 Warp Server's install base expands, our customers want the best and
OS/2 Warp Server already includes sophisticated systems management, backup &
"The enhanced Windows clients for OS/2 Warp Server simplify the log-on and
Centralized Administration, Improved Security and Increased Functionality
The Windows client enhancements allow system administrators to more completely
"Network Neighborhood" Enablement for OS/2 Warp Server
In addition, OS/2 Warp Server is for the first time a recognized resource on
A Simplified Log-On Process
The enhanced clients also provide Windows users with an easy log-on to an OS/2
Enhanced Usability for Windows Clients on OS/2 Warp Server
Desktop preferences and system policies for Windows clients can now be stored
Likewise, system administrators can use system policies to ensure that Windows
Availability
The enhanced Windows 95 client functionality for OS/2 Warp Server is now
The enhanced Windows NT client functionality for OS/2 Warp Server and the
About OS/2
The OS/2 Warp family of products deliver today on the promise of network
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IBM Technology Extends Worldwide Web
SAN JOSE, February 18, 1997 . . . Now mobile users can have unprecedented
Users can access web information with their choice of browser using a wired
Unlike other web access technologies, users can make multiple requests on the
ARTour Web Express, part of IBM's ARTour family of middleware, enables
"Even users connecting with standard telephone lines can benefit from ARTour,
According to Steve Proctor, past national president of the Association of
"IBM's commitment to wireless technology can help achieve greater productivity
About ARTour Software ARTour Web Express runs on any personal computer using
The middleware provides wireless TCP/IP connections. Users can run existing
ARTour supports multiple wireless networks, including cellular technology,
ARTour middleware and ARTour Web Express are available direct through IBM and
In addition to ARTour Web Express, IBM also develops and markets ARTour
Wal-Mart Now Selling OS/2 Warp Software
To visit the OS/2 Warp online store at Wal-Mart, point your Netscape for OS/2
Timothy F. Sipples
APRIL 97 OS/2 CONNECT NEWSLETTER
Reply-to: TimB1557@aol.com
PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA (March 17, 1997) - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA)
OS/2 CONNECT is THE authoritative source for contact information in the
The newsletter is implemented as a web page at:
Title & Publisher
A README.TXT file is attached to the .ZIP file explaining how to install and
OS/2 CONNECT is distributed electronically to the following:
NOTE: You can also access our Web site through AOL's "OS/2 Links and
FTP Sites: hobbes.nmsu.edu (/os2/newsltr) or (/incoming)
World Wide Web:
OS/2 CONNECT home page (HTML)
- the zipped HTML files for downloading can be found at:
OS/2 Supersite - http://www.os2ss.com
Warp Center (World Systems Ltd.)
IN BRAZIL
3. Bulletin Boards:
The 42nd Street BBS (Northern Ireland, UK) +44-(0)1247-270883
The OS/2 CONNECT HTML files may be distributed free of charge.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Tim Bryce Editor, OS/2 CONNECT
March 16th OS/2 e-Zine! (v2n3) now available
This message is to notify you that OS/2 e-Zine! vol. 2, no. 3 (March
and available for download in zipped format from the "Off-line Copies"
****
This issue features:
** IRC and OS/2 -- All you need to know
** the OS/2 e-Zine! Reader Survey: Hardware!
Reviews of:
** articles on: "InJoy IP Masquerading", "Getting Updated, Staying Updated",
** the Beta File, Answers from e-Zine!, ColorWorks Power Tips, Object Desktop
** The top selling commercial software and shareware lists
and more!
OS/2 e-Zine! is a monthly, electronic, OS/2 magazine published free of charge
OS/2 e-Zine! is published by Haligonian Media and is not related to IBM or any
Trevor Smith
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The best OS/2 reading ANYWHERE.
yet another Hobbes search engine update :)
- snazzy-looking new interface (well, better-looking anyway :)
On a related note, if anybody has any suggestions for future improvements,
[You may link directly to http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search or
--
RexxBOS, OS/2 Rexx library price reduced 25%
Features:
Inquires: logisoft@erols.com
URL: http://www.logisoftar.com
Price $A79=====================================================================
OS/2 Computing! Magazine
The latest issue of OS/2 Computing! Magazine is now available for your reading
http://www.os2computing.com/magazine
When you visit OS/2 Computing! Magazine, here is what's in stored:
Table of Contents
Editorial
Letter to OS/2 Computing!
News
Firstlooks
Commentary
Feature:
Reviews:
Programming
Humour:
Discussion: How will Java dominate and a report on Java World tour.
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Disclaimer:
OS/2 and IBM are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines
Other Legal Stuff:
Medullas Publishing Company hereby grants you permission to freely distribute
You may not use this message for profit purposes without the written consent
WarpSpeed Computers offer to all ISV's
Contact: Chris Graham, President/Director & CEO
"WarpSpeed Computers offers a single site for commercial ISV updates"
Brunswick, VIC, AUSTRALIA, March 10, 1997 -- To all commercial ISV's -
Updates to products, particularly when dealing with multiple vendors, can often
Support for the newer web based "Retrieve Software Updates" (RSU) program is
WarpSpeed Computers will provide documentation and support to those ISV's that
"The real aim of this offering is to make it is easier on the users. Nothing
WarpSpeed Computers Updates page can be accessed at:
This can only work with the support of other ISV's. We are hoping that all of
Based in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, WarpSpeed Computers has been in
-Chris
WarpSpeed Computers - The Graham Utilities for OS/2.
Possible Feature for NetExtra
According to a story in the Wall Street Journal ("At Thousands of Web Sites,
We are proposing to add a new feature to NetExtra for OS/2 (and WebWilly for
Is this a good idea? What features would you add? Should the date be included
Please let us know what you think. Send a note to Marianne Roderus, InnoVal
Thank you for your support.
Dan Porter, President
WarpSpeed Computers International Pricing Information
"WarpSpeed Computers expands its support for international customers"
Brunswick, VIC, AUSTRALIA, March 10, 1997 -- WarpSpeed Computers now provides
WarpSpeed Computers has made a recent significant addition to its Australian
The main page can be reached at: http://www.warpspeed.com.au/intl.htm. This
Below is a sample output of one of the available pages.
Date: February 13, 1997
Raw Exchange Rate:
Estimated prices for United States in Dollar
Product Version Weight(kg) Weight(lbs) Cost Sea Mail Econ Air Air Mail EMS
Note:
Column Description
The information is obtained on a daily basis from the Federal Reserve Bank of
"Reading price lists in your own currency is the most natural thing in the
He also added "Potential customers can find the price in their local currency,
Based in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, WarpSpeed Computers has been in
-Chris
WarpSpeed Computers - The Graham Utilities for OS/2.
Updated Release of FTP-It! V2.3
Introduction
What's New in Version 2.3
- OS/2 WARP V4 supported
Fixes
- Various dialog problems detected by OS/2 V4 REXX
Features List
- Multiple windows, one for Local host and one for each remote FTP Site.
System Requirements
Installation Notes
1. Download ftpit23.exe from ftp.wilmington.net/bmtmicro
How to get support
Notices
Until registered, FTP-It! is shareware and is fully-functional for a 28 day
No warranty of any kind can be given for damage caused through FTP-It! directly
Voytek Eymont
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Shelby Group Ltd., http://www.shelby.com/
Developers of Lyris Email List Server
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Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
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I've received several questions about technical support for OS/2 Warp Version
3, so I'd like to summarize the answers in this notice.
period" listed up front. That period is the minimum amount of time that
particular version will have IBM services available (including standard
contracts for IBM Software Support by telephone). We list these "end of
service" periods on the Internet, among other places, at
http://ps.software.ibm.com (the IBM Software Support homepage). All software
vendors discontinue support for older versions at some point -- we just happen
to be up front about it so you have better information.
available for products that are out of their service life (for an extra fee),
but you can use the dates provided to help plan version upgrades so that you
don't go without the option of IBM Software Support. Also, IBM releases new
versions well within the service period of previous version(s), so you have
plenty of time to upgrade. IBM does NOT discontinue support for previous
releases the same day a new release is available.
published end-of-service life (September, 1997). What does that mean? Quite
simply, it means that buying a contract for IBM technical support for OS/2
Warp Version 3 will get much more expensive starting about October 1, 1997,
barring any extension. (If your support contract specifically extends beyond
this date already, please disregard.) It does NOT mean that IBM will stop
making available Service Packs and other fixes for OS/2 Warp Version 3 through
its web site (http://ps.software.ibm.com). However, it is likely that new
fixes will not be developed, that new releases of software (such as Netscape
Version 4 for OS/2 Warp) will not operate on OS/2 Warp Version 3, and that new
IBM PCs (ThinkPads and desktops) will not be specifically tested and certified
with OS/2 Warp Version 3.
time to plan for OS/2 Warp Version 4 (and OS/2 Warp Server Version 4). And if
you're still two versions back (OS/2 Version 2.1x or earlier), consider this a
double warning!
possible? Here are some suggestions:
Support" card in the OS/2 Warp Version 4 package. Ask about IBM telephone
technical support (and the price), so that you'll have help when you need it.
The price varies depending on the number of IBM software products you'd like
to cover, how many people get to call IBM Software Support, whether you need
support during business hours or 24 hours per day, and whether you'd like "per
incident" or unlimited telephone support.
software titles), ask your IBM software dealer about the IBM Software
Advantage program. Software Advantage provides discounts when you purchase
$20,000 (or more) worth of IBM-brand PC software. If you personally don't
purchase that much, you might still be able to get together with other
departments at your university, company, or other organization to qualify for
the discounts. (These discounts are above and beyond those normally found when
purchasing single copies through most resellers.)
Upgrade Protection Option. Would you like every new version of OS/2 Warp,
including planned interim feature enhancements like Java 1.1, for the next two
years, for less than the price of a single upgrade? Or any other IBM-brand
software product (excluding Lotus and Tivoli)? Then ask about Upgrade
Protection so you won't have to worry about service periods. As long as you
have Upgrade Protection, you'll always get the latest versions.
BEFORE you start rolling out OS/2 Warp 4. For example, FixPack 1 (required
for Lotus Smartsuite 96 for OS/2 Warp) and TCP/IP Version 4 fixes are
available at the IBM Software Support homepage (http://ps.software.ibm.com).
If you have MWave (such as on IBM ThinkPads) you'll need APAR JR09494, an
updated MWAVEVDD.SYS file. You may also need certain device drivers. These
may be found on the Device Driver CD that comes with OS/2 Warp 4, and updated
drivers may be available through the Internet web links from this CD.
"redbooks" (technical manuals) on the Internet at
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks.
problem as quickly as possible through IBM Software Support (mentioned above).
The sooner you report the problem, the sooner a suggestion (or fix) can be
offered. That way you won't delay any roll out unnecessarily.
institution (U.S. only), stop by Indelible Blue
(http://www.indelible-blue.com/ib) to check on academic pricing for OS/2 Warp
4.
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for two processors. True ? or False ?
We'll have to wait and see.....
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Rick's OS/2 Warp Page Relaunched!
R.S.Castle-96@student.lboro.ac.uk (Richard Castle)
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WEB: Rick's OS/2 Warp Page Relaunched!
Q: Want to know the hidden features for hibernation and dual boot?
Q: How to adjust IBM Works in Warp 4.0 to have better default options? (And
gain .BMP support again!)
Q: Any budding programmers looking for great ideas for WPS extensions?
a page of concept programming ideas never seen before on the internet, popular
OS/2 web links and FTP sites, useful utilities page, internet search engines
and much more. Check it out!
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Reply-to: neal@psnw.com (Neal Haas)
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If you have not been to OS/2 mall yet-come by and see what I have done.
www.psnw.com/~neal/mall.htm is the address. This is a FREE service to all
Companies/individuals/groups who make software/freeware/shareware for the OS/2
environment. Yes it is still under construction and I thank you for all of the
rants and raves of the site. I have had a lot of people giving me advise,
thank You again for it. If you would like to add your software to the OS/2
mall please read the information at www.psnw.com/~neal/info.htm
the URL of your web site. I may make mistakes from Time to time in making your
links to software. I don't like that but that's life...If you just don't have
the time, I can make the links with a little information. But the ones that
have been HTML coded already go up with the flick of a couple of key strokes,
and the others may take a few days.
up the good work for OS/2
Neal Haas
neal@psnw.com
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Neal A. Haas
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DYNDNS/2 for OS/2 version 2.00.0 has been released!
Get it at http://neworder.dyndns.com
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Lots of news! IBM has announced Host On-Demand for Communications Server for
OS/2 Warp. Full details are available on the Internet at
http://www.networking.ibm.com/hex/hexprod_en.html (and a copy of this page is
provided, below, although you should visit this page to access the links).
mainframe inside a web page, or access the mainframe from any Java-based
system (such as OS/2 Warp 4, Netscape, or the IBM Network Station). There's
no need to rewrite mainframe-based applications, and you can provide the level
of access you need to these applications in an attractive, Web-based manner.
This access can be provided to internal mainframe users (inside a company) or
even to the public (through the Internet) for secure access to inventory,
database, and other mainframe applications.
Server for OS/2 Warp on even a modest PC server. Details are provided below.
strategy of providing network computing solutions, IBM today announced the
general availability for Host On-Demand, designed to provide fast and easy
access to host information from Intranets and the Internet.
industry-standard Telnet 3270 (TN3270) protocols. It provides a
high-performance, low-cost solution for Intranet and web users who need
occasional access to their central computer applications or databases from any
Java-enabled end-user platform. The value of centralized host information is
maximized by extending access to many more users.
from within the user's Java-enabled web browser. No customer programming or
additional hardware is required.
* Java-based implementation
* Customized 3270 windows
* Multiple sessions
* Persistent connections
* Platform flexibility
* Security
* Investment protection
function for customers to use with IBM Communications Server for OS/2 Warp
Version 4 Release 1, IBM Communications Server for AIX Version 4 Release 2 or
NetWare for SAA Version 2 Release 2. IBM will also make Host On-Demand
available for the IBM S/390 platform later this year, as well as the IBM
Communications Server for Windows NT (now in beta test) when it becomes
available.
download Host On-Demand.
URL: http://www.networking.ibm.com/hex/hexprod_en.html
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Performance Increased By More Than 60 Percent
enhancements that will be supported across the OS/2* Warp family of products,
including OS/2 Warp Server. The inclusion of Java for OS/2 Warp Server makes
it an ideal Web server in an open, networked environment, allowing users to
access Java-based applications. In addition, customers will experience a Java
performance increase of more than 60 percent in OS/2 Warp client systems.
the OS/2 client and server product line, which consists of OS/2 Warp 4, OS/2
Warp Version 3, OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server and OS/2 Warp Server SMP,
provides customers with an ideal operating system solution for a network
computing environment. The Java v1.02 technology will be available across all
of these products in late February.
performance enhancements for many Java-based applications by more than 60
percent, as measured by the CaffeineMark 2.5 performance benchmark, over the
Java v1.01 that shipped with OS/2 Warp 4.
environment, we noticed a definite performance increase," said Dr. Michael
Cowpland, president and chief executive officer of Corel Corporation. "This
platform is indeed one of the best operating system solutions in which to run
Corel Office for Java, a suite of applications that is setting the standard
for Java-based office suites, and marks another milestone in the evolution of
Java as a whole."
users to run multiple Java applets and applications on the OS/2 desktop, as
well as access Java programs through the newly released Netscape Navigator
2.02 for OS/2.
software developers, allowing them to reach an OS/2 population of close to 15
million. Applix Inc., maker of Java-based applications and tools, agrees.
"As a Java developer, we are pleased to see that IBM is providing support for
Java across the OS/2 Warp family," said Tony Giannelli, vice president of
business development for Applix. "The enhanced Java capability for Warp opens
up an entire new customer base for us."
IP addresses and host names, keeping them within the enterprise firewall.
Through improved class interface changes, programs and applets can be
prohibited from performing unauthorized tasks that are potentially harmful to
the client system, such as overwriting files or spreading a virus.
another tool to help implement a networked environment," said Donn Atkins,
vice president of marketing, IBM Personal Software Products. "By extending
this technology across the OS/2 Warp family, we are enabling customers to
build network solutions on existing investments, accelerating the adoption of
Java technology in business and productivity applications."
developers, such as the IBM Validation Centers for Java, which allow
developers to test Java applets and applications on various systems often at
no charge. With the San Francisco project, IBM is leading the way to propel
Java into the business world. This initiative, which is supported by more
than 75 developers, is intended to produce high-level application frameworks
written in Java that can be used to build business-critical server
applications across multiple platforms, including OS/2 Warp Server.
the latest available Java technology from JavaSoft, and plans to offer Java
v1.1 for OS/2 Warp 4 in the second quarter of 1997. This version will provide
international language support for customers implementing Java solutions with
OS/2 Warp 4.
IBM plans to include Java v1.02 in future OS/2 Warp 4 Fixpacks.
efficiently deliver business content internally and over the Web to both
browser and non-browser based client/server systems.
requirement for platform independent development," said Dan Kusnetzky,
research director for Unix & Advanced Operating Environments at International
Data Corporation (IDC). "At the moment, it is clear that Java is becoming one
of the platforms of choice for Web-based applications. I'm glad to see IBM
delivering the support for this technology to both the OS/2 Warp client and
server."
have the ability to query the market using a Java-based real estate search
application running on an OS/2 Warp Server network with IBM's Internet
Connection Server v4.2, which is now in beta. The customer would set the
boundaries of the query, for example: all three bedroom homes in the Austin,
Texas area, in a specified price range. OS/2 Warp Server would request this
information from a host system running a database, such as IBM's DB/2,* and
deliver the home listings that met the specified requirements back to the
customer. In this scenario, the customer's desktop operating system can be any
platform and is not required to have either Java capabilities or a
Java-enabled browser.
offering customers an open business platform for heterogeneous environments.
IBM plans to move into the future with its customers by continuing to deliver
network computing enhancements and solutions for OS/2 that leverage and extend
customers' investments in client/server-based environments.
computing with Internet/intranet connectivity, dependable systems management,
ease of use, scalability and now support for Java technology across the OS/2
Warp family. This family of products includes OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect,
OS/2 Warp Server, OS/2 Warp Server SMP.
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migrate the group subsidiaries' global teller operations to IBM's OS/2* Warp
platform. It will encompass HSBC Group branches and subsidiaries in 50
countries worldwide, including the U.S. and Canada.
OS/2 platform in their respective bank branch teller machines. In addition,
the agreement includes the licensing of IBM desktop software, Lotus software
and selected Tivoli products for the bank's workstations worldwide.
as well as other Hongkong Bank Group subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific. HSBC
Americas subsidiaries also come under the agreement, including parts of Marine
Midland Bank, and Hongkong Bank of Canada. In the United Kingdom, Midland
Bank, an HSBC Group member, is currently using the OS/2 platform in its
operations.
committed to investing in information technology to increase our business
efficiency, and to improve both the quality and the scope of our services we
offer to our customers worldwide." said Robert L. Carlson, assistant general
manager and head of technical services for Hongkong Bank. "This bank
initiative to migrate our worldwide teller and branch banking support to an
open, PC-based system is clear evidence of our commitment to continually
improve customer service."
further develop and strengthen its relationship with IBM, which has been
established with the use of the AS/400 systems in the banks operations. The
global contract with IBM was negotiated by Hongkong Bank on behalf of the HSBC
Group subsidiaries involved.
run mission-critical applications in an open environment, supplying the
flexibility they require to ensure long-term growth," commented Mark Elliott,
IBM's general manager for Worldwide Software Sales and Marketing.
Implementation of the project will begin in mid-1997 with the customer
counters, such as lending and mortgage services. Teller terminals in Hong Kong
will begin migration by the fourth quarter of this year, and will be completed
by 1999. Worldwide implementation is planned to be completed in the Year
2000.
partnership with IBM which was first established in the mid-1980s with a key
decision by the bank to base all of the overseas core banking applications on
IBM AS/400* systems," said Samuelson Young, general manager of IBM Hong Kong.
"Today, all overseas Hongkong Bank branches and subsidiaries rely on the
AS/400, with more than 100 units installed worldwide."
organizations, with assets of $380 billion and more than 3,400 offices in 78
countries.
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Promote OS/2 Forum
Promote OS/2 Discussion Forum for Team OS/2 Members on his web site at
http://www.millennium-technology.com. The objective of this forum is to
find constructive ways to promote OS/2 in the world marketplace. Note that
all are welcome, whether you are a member of Team OS/2 or not.
development stage and we are currently in the process of laying the
groundwork for our future activities. The sole purpose is marketing OS/2
Warp to home and small business users.
www.thinkndo.com, join the #PromoteOS/2 channel. This gives us an
opportunity to have a 'real time' discussion and has proved useful. We
have some new people that have come onboard with some really great ideas.
mandie1@mail.oeonline.com, and I'll assist you as needed, or visit my
homepage, Judy's Warped World, http://oeonline.com/~mandie1 where you will
find a page dedicated to native OS/2 IRC clients with descriptions of
each.
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., (March 10, 1996)
limited DEMO of Stellar Frontier. The demo is free of charge and available
directly through our www site - the URL is:
For installation follow the instructions on our web site.
program. This allows people to purchase license keys to fully unlock all the
features currently implemented in Stellar Frontier and receive the final retail
copy as soon as it becomes available. The price for pre-orders is US$ 40.-
More details can be found on our web site (in the same area as the download
links).
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* Fixed modem problem where a blank starfield was all that was
shown after downloading the game data.
* No more robot ships hanging around inside the planet.
* Weakened the gravity a bit.
* No more crash (SYS3175) when tractoring with no target selected.
* Fixed a bug that caused a slight pause whenever the navigation window was
completely updated. 486 users will really see the difference.
* Fixed a bug preventing the network config parameters from
remembering any but the default settings. Now we can try
to find some good parameters for modem games.
* Improved the latency checking algorithm. Again, 486 users will
see the difference here.
* Fixed a bug that caused a loss of network synchronization between client
and server. This one would not been noticeable other than the fact it
would appear that other players were not very skilled.
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* Enabled the on-screen buttons. Click on the video and radar
screens and their controls to see what happens.
* Text color under each object denotes race ( Yellow-Venusian,
Blue-Terran,Red-Martian).
* Registered players can refit their ship when docking with
a friendly space station.
* Gamma correction, although not user selectable yet. I used
it to dim the ships down a bit to make things more spacey.
* Enable the warning message to indicate when a network
synchronization checksum fails (See loss of synch. above).
* All unregistered demo players can now play internet games
(flying the demo ship).
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Stellar Frontier is a real-tPOINT for OS/2 Warp (customer care)
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POINT Information Systems are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of
POINT for OS/2 Warp version 2.20.
complete with full multiple client support and full IBM Software Installer
enabled installation and servicing.
interactions, from initial contact to after-sales care, giving you a powerful
tool to capture and retain vital information about the market, the vehicle to
transparently disseminate it throughout your organization and the functionality
to focus the strategic use of this information.
providing a reliable enterprise wide solution for all your technology enabled
Marketing, Sales and Care requirements.
develop customisations and seamlessly move them between platforms as a result
of the platform independent nature of the POP programming language thus
protecting your investment and ensuring your development resources do not have
to be duplicated.
operating systems and servers and is, in addition, available for various
flavours of the UNIX operating system.
http://www.pointinfo.com
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Richard G.Riley
OS/2 Development
POINT Information Systems
web : http://www.pointinfo.com
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ime multimedia networked game where each player competes against other
players around the world via the internet. The action is arcade-like with
elements of strategy and the player will believe, through the use of
multimedia, that he or she is flying through, and fighting battles in space.
In its most basic concept the game play is similar to the popuplar X-Trek or
Net-Trek games which have been played on X-Window systems for years. Stellar
Frontier is at the moment available on OS/2 only but ports to Win 95 and Win
NT are well under way. More info is available at
internet multimedia games. Besides software, the company also provides web
and network services as well as consulting. The company is situated in
Laguna Niguel, California, and was founded by three young physicists.
Stellar Frontier will be the first commercial title.
Michl Binderbauer STELLAR FRONTIER
* Solar Systems THE multimedia internet game
http://www.solarsystems.com for
michl@solarsystems.com the "connected consumer"
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Blowfish for OS/2 is a fast and secure file encryption/decryption utility. It
is based on the public domain "Blowfish" encryption algorithm, and has had a
world-wide user base since 1994. Best of all, it's free.
* Robust object-oriented design.
* Strong encryption with a variable length key - from 8 to 448 bits.
* Will encrypt hidden, system, or read-only files.
* Fast encryption, optimized for Pentium processor.
* Programmer's interface - add encryption to your own software.
* Built in file compression - save hard disk space.
* Optional secure file overwrite - original file cannot be un-deleted.
ftp://ftp-os2.cdrom.com/pub/os2/secure/bfish160.zip
--
Matthew Spencer msspenc@ibm.net
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For immediate use: Version 2.x of IBM's InfoMarket NewsTicker.
or
ftp://ftp.infomkt.ibm.com/pub/ticker/ntickos2.exe
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New Clients Provide Easy, Centralized Administration of Windows Users on an
OS/2 Warp Server Network
designed to improve its OS/2* Warp Server support of Windows** 95 and Windows
NT clients.
businesses in both client/server and network computing environments, adding
further value to the industry's most feature-complete PC server operating
system.
components: a new Windows 95 client, now available; a new Windows NT client,
currently in beta testing; and a "Network Neighborhood" enabler for OS/2 Warp
Server, also currently in beta testing.
Windows clients similar to that of Windows NT Server. This results in better
administration of and increased security for Windows clients on an OS/2 Warp
Server network.
broadest support possible for multiple client operating systems," said Guy
Harrison, vice president of development, IBM Personal Software Products.
"OS/2 Warp Server already provides support for more clients than any other PC
server operating system in the industry."
recovery, a Web server (the IBM Internet Connection Server for OS/2), remote
access features and advanced printing capabilities, all for $629 (suggested
retail price***). The new client functionality establishes it as the
industry's leading PC server operating system for OS/2, Windows 3.x, Windows
95, Windows NT and DOS clients.
password changes, which is a big plus for us," said David Asklock, staff
network administrator at DST Systems in Kansas City, Mo. "Also, giving
Windows users access to OS/2 Warp Server resources, directories, printers and
applications is now easier."
manage their Windows 95 and Windows NT users from an OS/2 Warp Server network.
Additionally, they create a designated home directory for Windows users
located in the OS/2 Warp Server domain. The home directory stores all specific
user information, such as applications and data, on the OS/2 Warp Server
system itself. This private directory will further tighten security to
protect customers' vital information and allow system a dministrators to
easily manage that information.
the "Network Neighborhood" desktop object in Windows 95 and Windows NT. This
allows Windows users to view OS/2 Warp Server and its resources from their
desktop, providing easy, graphical access to information residing on OS/2 Warp
Server, just as if they were accessing an NT Server.
Warp Server network. Windows 95 users are able to access OS/2 Warp Server
with a single, primary log-on in which the user ID and password are validated
at the OS/2 Warp Server system. Windows NT users in mixed server environments
also log-on only once, through a "coordinated log-on" in which the user ID and
password are validated at both the OS/2 Warp Server system and the Windows NT
system. This simplifies administration by allowing system administrators to
provide Windows clients with a single user ID and password for access to both
systems.
and retrieved from an OS/2 Warp Server system. This allows users to work from
any Windows 95 or Windows NT system on the network and retrieve their own
desktop preferences, or "profiles," from OS/2 Warp Server, just as they would
from an NT Server.
users will retain access privileges to all of the same resources, regardless
of where on the network those users are physically located. They are also
able to designate what their Windows clients can and cannot do, such as having
read-only access to data as opposed to editing capabilities.
generally available via the World Wide Web at
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp-server at no additional charge to
licensees of Windows 95 who have purchased a connection to OS/2 Warp Server.
"Network Neighborhood" enabler for OS/2 Warp Server are both currently in beta
testing and are expected to be generally available in late February or early
March at no additional charge.
computing with Internet/intranet connectivity, dependable systems management,
ease of use and scalability. This family of products includes OS/2 Warp, OS/2
Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server, OS/2 Warp Server SMP, and the Directory and
Security Server for OS/2, one of the IBM Software Servers. ###
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Press Release: IBM Technology Extends Worldwide Web
to Millions of Mobile Users.
access to the Internet WorldWide Web from almost anywhere in the world by
using IBM's ARTour Web Express software.
connection in an office or by phone, or by wireless or cellular technology.
Even without a connection to the web, for example sitting on an airplane,
users are able to view previously stored web information, fill in information
on web forms or applications, or request web information that will be
fulfilled when re-connected to the network.
web without waiting for each request to be completely loaded.
standard network applications to be used in wireless networks without complex
re-programming. The software uses patented IBM technology that reduces data
traffic as much as 95 percent, which results in faster response times and
reduced network costs. It accomplishes this by performance techniques using
advanced caching which stores local copies of previously viewed web sites,
compression, and differencing which only transmits changed information.
since the software's compression and traffic-reduction features improve
transmission times and reduce networking costs," said Alex Rosen, program
director for IBM mobile and wireless software. "Users can experience mobile
and wireless connectivity as an extension to the enterprise network with
extensive security features. We believe this is an ideal solution for
affordable industry-specific solutions such as public safety and field
service."
Public Safety Communication Officials (APCO), "IBM's ARTour offers a viable
option for public safety organizations to meet field data requirements without
constructing a totally separate wireless communications infrastructure."
in many industries," said Tom Wheeler, president and CEO of the Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA). "The focus on public safety
is extremely important because we are talking about technology that can help
save the lives of law enforcement officers and firefighters and can assist
them in preserving life and property in their community."
OS/2*, Windows** 3.1, or Windows 95. Recent enhancements to ARTour include
translations to 11 languages, making it a truly global solution for enabling
the mobile workforce.
IP-based applications over wireless networks, without software modifications.
This greatly reduces the cost, complexity and amount of time required to
deploy mobile computing solutions. Mobile users have access to the same data
and applications as if they were working in the office.
ARDIS DataTac, and RAM Mobile Data Mobitex RF networks, GSM, PCS 1900 and
Motorola Private Mobile Radio networks.
its sales representatives worldwide. Pricing for ARTour depends on the
customer configuration.
Emulator Express which provides wireless access to information and
applications on IBM mainframe and AS/400* computers.
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Wal-Mart, the giant U.S. retail firm (just added to the Dow Jones 30
Industrial Average of U.S. stocks), offers popular OS/2 Warp software titles
through its online store, including IBM OS/2 Warp Version 4, OS/2 Warp Server,
FaxWorks Pro for OS/2, and more.
Warp browser to http://wal-mart.com. Click on "Computer Items," then click on
"OS/2 Software."
IBM Personal Software (Chicago)
Internet: tsipple@us.ibm.com
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APRIL "OS/2 CONNECT" NEWSLETTER RELEASED
today announced the release of the April issue of OS/2 CONNECT, a freeware
newsletter distributed through the various computer networks and bulletin
boards.
universe of IBM's OS/2 32-bit operating system.
http://www.tbos2cla.com/connect . Its HTML files are also available for
downloading and viewing locally. The file is named CON0497.ZIP. The
newsletter includes the following sections:
What's New in this Issue?
Sound Off!
Editorial Page
World Reports (Brazil, Denmark, France, Netherlands,
South Africa, and Switzerland)
Calendar of Events
Bulletin Boards
Internet Addresses & Locations
Telephone & Fax Numbers
Team OS/2
OS/2 User Groups
Who's Who of OS/2
Publications
- Books
- Periodicals
- Videos
News & Press Releases
Graphic of the Month
OS/2 Tips, Tricks & Keys
Software Shopper
Products & Services
view the newsletter using standard web browsers, such as the Netscape
Navigator or the WebExplorer.
1. Commercial Networks:
A. America Online
In the OS/2 Forum (Ctrl+K, "os2"), under "OS/2 News Magazines."
Web Sites" section in the OS/2 Forum; select "OS/2 Publications
Websites."
B. CompuServe
In the "IBM OS/2 Users+" Forum (GO OS2USER), go to the Library &
Browse the "Documentation" section.
2. On the Internet:
ftp-os2.cdrom.com (/pub/os2/newsltr) or (/pub/os2/incoming)
http://www.tbos2cla.com/connect
http://www.tbos2cla.com/connect/purpose.htm
(mirror) http://algol.falcon-net.com/connect/
http://www.wsl-media.com/warpcenter/os2connect.html
http://www.ele.puc-rio.br/~donnici/os2.shtml
http://www.ele.puc-rio.br/~donnici/os2_eng.shtml (in English).
ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY (Las Vegas, NV) 702/254-8601
Clarion BBS (Tampa, FL) 813/832-3851
IBM OS/2 BBS Slovenia (Ljubljana, Slovenia) +386-61-1253464
Interactive BBS (India) +91-11-7104973
The Lighthouse OS/2 Support BBS/HUGO (Netherlands) +31-183-402427
Mid-Atlantic OS/2 BBS (Virginia Beach, VA) 757/422-8462
New England Online (Boston, MA) 617/961-7870
NightCall (Odense, Denmark) +45-6312-1074
OS/2 Shareware; Pete Norloff's BBS (Fairfax, VA) 703/385-4325
The "PRIDE" Network, MBA's BBS (Palm Harbor, FL) 813/786-4864
Status Indiagate (New Delhi, India) +91-11-6985111, 6993111
Viper OS/2 (Enschede, The Netherlands) +31-53-4780086
Virtual Dream BBS (Palermo, Italy) +39-91-489642
M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA)
777 Alderman Road Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Tel: 813/786-4567 Fax: 813/786-4765
BBS: 813/786-4864 E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com
CompuServe: 76235,2364 WWW: http://www.tbos2cla.com/connect
MBA: Developers of the "PRIDE" Information Factory(R) and Batch Manager
Since 1971: "Software for the finest computer - the Mind"
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Greetings from the staff and contributors of Haligonian Media and OS/2
e-Zine!.
16, 1997) is now available on our WWW site:
link on our home page.
PLEASE NOTE: The above URL is OUR NEW, PERMANENT ADDRESS. If you have links
to OS/2 e-Zine! in your bookmarks or on your web site, please update them!
****
* OpenChat/2
* GammaTech IRC
* SyQuest EZFlyer 230
* PlusPak! for OS/2: Themes
"What's New from EurOS/2" and "Warp 5 and Other Rumours"
Tips, How Do I?, the REXX Files
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since 1995 on the WWW (http://www.os2ezine.com/) and in zipped format to BBS's
and FTP sites worldwide. Its purpose is to encourage the use and discussion
of OS/2 and its native software. Every issue reaches over 35,000 readers and
contains news, reviews, tips and articles relevant to the novice and
experienced OS/2 user.
other company or organization. OS/2 is, of course, a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Editor-in-Chief, OS/2 e-Zine!
editor@os2ezine.com
// OS/2 e-Zine! - http://www.os2ezine.com/
// published by Haligonian Media
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Reply-to: jshagam@NMSU.Edu (Joshua Shagam)
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OK, quite a bit ahead of schedule here (like that's a bad thing? :) but I
have added in all of the features i was planning on adding. In other
words, HOBBES Search v2.2 is now online, and it has the following new
features:
- multiple-term search, with the ability to search by one of:
- all terms specified (i.e. boolean AND)
- any of the terms specified (i.e. boolean OR)
- exactly the terms specified (i.e. the way it used to be)
please feel free to email me. Additionally, if you encounter any problems
with the search engine and I'm not working on it at the time (whenever I'm
working on it it'll generally have a message to that effect at the top of
the screen) *please* let me know. My code is bug-free as far as I know,
but that doesn't mean it's unbreakable by any means.
off the main HOBBES page http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/ Mod.]
Joshua Shagam
archiver@hobbes.nmsu.edu
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New release v2.0 of RexxBOS, a complete OS/2 REXX interface now has extensive
CGI support. Visit our web site for details:
http://www.logisoftar.com
* On-line reference and programming guide eq. 400+ pages
* CGI support
* The most complete Control Program Interface
* Screen, Keyboard and Mouse control
* Scheduler, Text File I/O, ASCII INI, and more
* Hundreds of OS/2 APIs supported
* Comprehensive manual
* Complete on-line guide and reference
* Examples for each library function
* Excellent addition to Visual REXX products
* Consistent interface
Reply-to: ronny@unixg.ubc.ca (Ronny Ko)
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March 14, 1997 Vancouver, Canada
enrichment. Please find the latest issue of OS/2 Computing! Magazine at:
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A Java future is looming
The chat lounge
Lotus: Call name Kona
Fixpack 1 is now available
ESCGL 0.97 screen saver
Tars for OS/2
Java 1.02 now for OS/2
PMPostNotes version
Xfile v1.00
Windows95 & OS/2: Can't we just all get along?
Thinking Operating System v2.03
We rank the best "crash" recovery programs
Process Commander 1.01
Cntrl-Alt-Delete
WatchCat
Kermit 95 for OS/2
Ghost for OS/2
OMNIFile 1.00
Check +
Red Hot Running Java
Programming in Style in C++
BBS: Internet Extensions supplement
Tips&Hints: ATI video cards, fixpack 1, and more!
Noooo. . . Got OS/2?
Corp. All other names and products mentioned here belong to their respective
companies.
this message provided that its contents are transferred to its entirety.
from OS/2 Computing! and/or Medullas Publishing Company.
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Reply-to: chrisg@warpspeed.com.au (Chris Graham)
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WarpSpeed Computers is a registered business name of Chesslad P/L.
ACN 050 135 307
WarpSpeed Computers is offering use of its internet server to provide a single
unified site for updates of their products. The offer is open to all commercial
ISV's who are shipping OS/2 products. There is no charge for this service.
be tedious and very time consuming to find and install. WarpSpeed Computers is
offering its internet server as a holding site for updates. The updates will be
made available via four different methods. Gopher and FTP will be provided for
those users who prefer a standard gopher or FTP interface. Also provided is a
modified gopher server which is needed for the "Retrieve Software Updates"
program that was supplied with OS/2 Warp 3.
also provided. IBM is using the RSU method for the distribution of its own
CSD's and other updates. Using the RSU method, the user clicks on a link to a
small RSU file. This RSU file is recognized by a suitably modified web browser
(IBM provides an update program for Netscape and Web Explorer users),
downloaded and passed onto the RSUINST.EXE program. The RSUINST program
downloads the real updates and then runs an install program.
require it.
else." says Director and CEO Chris Graham. "We have seen an obvious need in the
market and we have supplied a solution to it. The concept was mentioned to the
editors of some eZines and they thought that OS/2 users sorely needed such a
service, so we just set out and did it. We use it for our own products and it
works well. Why shouldn't we offer it to others?"
http://www.warpspeed.com.au/updates.htm
them will get involved, as no-one looses. Everyone wins, particularly the
users. All interested ISV's should email Chris Graham at the above address for
further details.
business since 1988 and is committed to producing high quality, low cost
software which meets and exceeds the end user's expectations. The software is
fully supported through CompuServe and other electronic means - including our
own BBS and Web sites. Phone, fax and mail support are also available. Dealers
are situated in Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany,
Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United States.
Voice: +61-3-9384-1060 PO Box 212 FidoNet: 3:632/344
FAX: +61-3-9386-9979 Brunswick Internet: chrisg@warpspeed.com.au
BBS: +61-3-9386-3104 VIC 3056 CompuServe: 100250,1645
300-28,800 N,8,1 ANSI Australia Web Pages:
http://www.netins.net/showcase/spectre
http://www.warpspeed.com.au
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Reply-to: innoval@ibm.net
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Request for Information, Ideas, Comments
Time Stands Still", Tuesday, March 11, 1997), nearly five million of thirty
million web pages indexed by AltaVista have not been updated since early 1996.
We all know the frustration of reading web pages and not knowing how old the
information is. There are techniques that can be used to often determine the
age of a page (for instance with Netscape you can load document info) but these
are manual procedures, they are slow, and they break up the rhythm of clicking
from one link to another.
Windows 95/NT) that would display a small window on your screen that shows the
creation or last-updated date of each document at the time that it is
downloaded into your browser. It would be a small window, not unlike digital
clock windows, and can be located where you want on the screen. Settings might
include: enable always, enable if date is older than ..., blink date if date
is older than ..., colors, etc.
in the jump list, history logs, bookmarks, nickname lists, etc? We would like
to hear from you. If we receive enough encouragement, we will add the feature.
If implemented, it would be a no-charge feature that customers will be able to
download.
Customer Support, at innoval@ibm.net.
InnoVal Systems Solutions, Inc.
innoval@ibm.net
http://www.innoval.com
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Reply-to: chrisg@warpspeed.com.au (Chris Graham)
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WarpSpeed Computers is a registered business name of Chesslad P/L.
ACN 050 135 307
Contact: Chris Graham, President/Director & CEO
native currency pricing information for 37 different countries via the World
Wide Web.
based web server. The server now provides daily updates of the cost of The
Graham Utilities for OS/2 in the currency of 37 different countries. The
countries that are currently listed include: Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, EEC, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong
Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea,
Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United
States and Venezuela.
page lists the links to the various different countries mentioned above. Each
page also includes the raw currency exchange rate, weight of each version of
the product (in pounds and kilograms) and the various shipping options
available directly from Australia Post. Other options may be specially arranged
with WarpSpeed Computers.
$1.00 AUD = 0.7676 Dollar
1.00 Dollar = $1.3028 AUD
Floppy Only 0.1850 0.4079 49.00 3.39 5.47 6.38 32.57
Floppy + Manual 0.7800 1.7199 69.00 19.54 24.75 31.27 42.99
CD-ROM Only 0.1510 0.3330 49.00 3.39 5.47 6.38 32.57
CD-ROM + Manual 0.7430 1.6383 69.00 19.54 24.75 31.27 42.99
These are Australia Post standard rates. WarpSpeed Computers does not believe in making a profit on sundry items such as postage.
Cost This is the base cost of the product in your currency.
Sea Mail Cost of Sea Mail. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks
(depending on destination).
Economy Air Mail Cost of Economy Air Mail. Econ Air is on the next
available flight with space.
Air Mail Cost of normal Air Mail. This is on the next available
flight (typically 9-14 days to the US & Canada).
EMS Cost of EMS. This is International Express Post and is a
courier service. It typically takes 4-5 days to be
delivered anywhere in the world.
New York.
world," says Director and CEO Chris Graham. "so we have provided this sorely
needed functionality to all users. We are amazed that no-one has done this
before as it is so simple to do. But then, the most ingenious ideas are the
most simple ones aren't they?"
see what a good deal they are getting and then follow a link to the specials
page to order the utilities."
business since 1988 and is committed to producing high quality, low cost
software which meets and exceeds the end user's expectations. The software is
fully supported through CompuServe and other electronic means - including our
own BBS and Web sites. Phone, fax and mail support are also available. Dealers
are situated in Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany,
Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United States.
Voice: +61-3-9384-1060 PO Box 212 FidoNet: 3:632/344
FAX: +61-3-9386-9979 Brunswick Internet: chrisg@warpspeed.com.au
BBS: +61-3-9386-3104 VIC 3056 CompuServe: 100250,1645
300-28,800 N,8,1 ANSI Australia Web Pages:
http://www.netins.net/showcase/spectre
http://www.warpspeed.com.au
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kmercer@airmail.net
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FTP-It!(tm)
Version 2.3 March 8,1997
A Multi-threaded FTP Client Application
(c) Copyright 1995,1997
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FTP-It! is a multi-threaded, bi-directional, concurrent file transfer
application designed for OS/2 2.x and 3.x. It has been designed to provide the
maximum benefit for both the beginner, as well as the expert FTP user.
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Changes
- Drag-n-Drop Font and Color support
- Several new server types supported
- Online Registration
- Incorrect target directory on multiple file upload
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Some of the key features of FTP-It! are as follows:
- Multi-threaded operation.
Each host executes on it's own thread, allowing interaction
with all hosts simultaneously.
- Concurrent file transfers in both directions(Put and Get).
- Remote Host message log
- Hot keys for most functions.
- Settings notebook for each host system.
- Byte count, time estimate and progress bar during file transfer.
- RFC 959, 1123 and 1579 specifications of File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
- Multiple file select for transfer.
- Drag and Drop file transfer, delete and local file print.
- Mixture of binary and ASCII files allowed in transfer.
- Fast Browse of text files received.
After receiving an ASCII file such as 00index.txt,
a browse window will allow you to view the file online.
- Remote directory cache to improve performance of both the
local user and the FTP Servers by not having to perform
directory commands each time a user changes directories
to a directory previously viewed and unchanged by the user.
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a. OS/2 2.x, 3.x or 4.x
b. VROBJ.DLL - VX-Rexx(TM) Runtime DLL included in this package.
c. Internet access via local LAN or dialup.
d. FTP-It! package.
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**** IMPORTANT NOTE FOR V2.10 and V2.11 USERS ****
If you reinstalled OS/2 or run different OS/2 partitions, and have had a
problem with losing registration, your current FTPIT.INI may have been created
in a root directory instead of the FTPIT directory. Please check the root
directories of your OS/2 boot drives for an FTPIT.INI file that is more recent
than the one in your FTPIT directory. If you find this condition, please copy
the most recent FTPIT.INI to your FTPIT directory before executing this
version.
or http://www.bmtmicro.com to your workstation
2. Stop FTP-It! if it is running
3. Open an OS/2 Command Window
4. CD the directory containing ftpit23.exe
5. Type ftpit23 and press ENTER to extract installation files
6. Type install and press ENTER to begin installation
7. Contact BMT Micro to register FTP-It!
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Send E-mail to: kmercer@airmail.net
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FTP-It! is (c) 1995,1997 by Douglas B. Brown, Jr.
evaluation period.
or indirectly or any other way.
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SBT Information Systems Pty Ltd - Distributor of OS/2 software
fax 61-2 9310-1118 ph 61-2 9310-1214
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~sbt
sbtaus@ibm.net
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