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| Date: | Fri, 11 Sep 1998 16:13:09 EST |
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| Subject: | OS/2 News, Views and PRs 2-6-97 |
OS/2 News, Views and PRs 2-6-97
Our last edition of "OS/2 News, Views and PRs 29-5-97" got lost partially
in CyberSpace (or maybe either IBM's or OzEmail's SMTP gatway would be more
acurate). If you didn't get it, send 'resend 29-5-97", thanks.
Check out Maxxum Consulting (NZ) for a new xBase for OS/2 below.
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31/05/97 (GUxx7150.CSD - CSD 4)
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LD 2.02
-- ----
GCDPROG 2.02
------- ----
Fixed a bug where the scan was not being correctly done if
the starting directory was not the root. This also caused
some traps under certain circumstances.
Also, GCDPROG has been enhanced to remove the 64K limit of
saved directory information. This means that GCD will now
be able to save and restore the directory trees of very
large and complex directory structures.
INSTALL 2.02
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Added CID capabilities and two new switches to cover this.
Here is the new usage:
Usage: Install { -c
Full CID installation instructions are given in the file INSTALL.CID.
22/05/97 (GUxx7141.CSD - CSD 3)
MIDECODE
Fixed a bug where the name=xxx line was being ignored when
UUDECODE
Improved the decoding of certain files where there were both
I also improved the decoding so that lines when the last few
07/05/97 (GUxx7127.CSD - CSD 2)
LD
Fixed a bug where not all directories where always listed.
12/02/97 (GUxx7042.CSD - CSD 1)
DIAG
Fixed a bug in the Disk Tests when doing Sector I/O tests. The
Also removed some DEBUG code that was accidently left in.
DEHPFS
Changed the edit width of the FNODE.achName[0] field from 1 to 3
31/08/96
The is the first release.
-Chris
WarpSpeed Computers - The Graham Utilities for OS/2.
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You can download the latest version of FontFolder, get information on
Cliff Cullum [FontFolder]
FWIW, a new version of the Adobe Acrobad reader for OS/2 was added to the
I haven't tried it yet, but hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere.
The page is at www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/s2dnld.htm and the file is
There is 1 Reply. I got this in my email this evening...
Adobe Announcement: Acrobat Reader 3.0 for OS/2 now available
For Immediate Release
San Jose, Calif., (May 28, 1997) (Nasdaq: ADBE)
Adobe has shipped the Acrobat Reader 3.0 for OS/2. This product is
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
The Acrobat Reader 3.0 for OS/2 includes key Acrobat features such as
NOTE: this product requires Warp and later versions of OS/2. For printing,
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Subject: IBM: Get an OS/2 Warp web server at no charge!
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Have you always wanted to set up your own web site? Start an online
Don't miss this special promotion!
If you're one of the first 80 (eighty) people to respond, you could be
- IBM OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3 ("red box")
Painless Terms and Conditions
Bonus Prizes
Sign Me Up!
Timothy F. Sipples IBM Personal Software (Chicago)
The date of the Team OS/2 Gathering is now TUESDAY, and NOT
Bye for now.
Well, there ya go, there ya have it.
Best Regards,
David Torres
Subj: IBM iSource -- Weekly U.S. Announcements
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Your CUSTOMIZED news from IBM:
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Document
_ 197111 New Features for 2488 Pen-Based Computer (9.8 KB)
Heard all the fuss about "Scalability"???
What does scalability really mean?
o It's what lets you run applications on a computer system
This is why you'll find companies of all sizes relying on IBM.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE.....http://www.ibm.com/isource
NEED SOME ASSISTANCE WITH ISOURCE?....
FREQUENTLY ASKED FOR URLs.....
How are we doing....
Please note that the products described and
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ELSA WINNER 3000 graphics boards open up new ground for OS/2
Aachen, Germany - A unique solution for IBM's OS/2 Warp 4 is now
Connecting a second monitor is the easiest way to double the size
The configuration of an OS/2 multiscreen system requires the
WINNER 3000 graphics boards support flicker-free resolutions of up
ELSA, known for their high-speed and highly reliable OS/2 drivers
ELSA offers complete dual-screen packages with two ECOMO monitors
OS/2 users interested in ELSA's multiscreen drivers can download
Detailed information about OS/2 multiscreen operation is available
ELSA GmbH is a privately-owned company based in Aachen, Germany,
Martin R. Hadam
A freely available archive containing the required files for all existing
A few comments are required, however. For implementing Delphi and VCL
For this reason, fPrint has suspended further development of the Delphi
The VCL units supported are Forms, Controls, Graphics, Menus, StdCtrls,
Last, we of course welcome comments, suggestions and criticism as usual. We
The archive, vpvcl1.zip, 800kB can be found at
Yours,
MaxBase - Java database suite for SOHO and home users.
Reply-to: bmt@wilmington.net
The whole suite is written for the Java environment, and was coded entirely
The program is small, easy to use, portable, capable, expandable by means of
MaxBase has been successfully tested so far on OS/2 and Win32 platforms, with
MaxBase is also listed in the "what's cool" pages on Gamelan
MaxBase is integrated with OS/2 and the WorkPlace Shell. An install batch file
The MaxBase suite is composed of several libraries, applications and an
Quotes on MaxBase from the author and some registered users: [sorted by
G.Aprile (MaxBase user, also author of the .DBF
P. Eads:
Max Marsiglietti (the author):
A.Resmini (architect, who donated also the nice artwork
"If you do think that interoperability, crossplatforming and net-awareness are
G.Williams, Advanced Decisions Inc.:
"I have found MaxBase to be an exciting and versatile tool, which provides a
A full-featured copy of MaxBase can be found on the following URL:
Four packages are available:
genmb105.zip is the package for non-OS/2 users.
These packages can be downloaded from the MaxBase home page:
Please note that you need long file names to install the OS/2 package, so
The only limitations for the try-and-buy copy of MaxBase are:
1) You have a screen reminding you to register when you log into a database.
No crippling, no time bombing whatsoever has been introduced, to let you
Prices:
*) The extended edition of MaxBase, full local version + client/server
The price includes all the enhancements, bug fixes from here to version 2.0
If _you_ have plugins that you developed and want to release to the public,
All the programs in the packages, excluding the installer which is present in
A mailing list, where people can talk about MaxBase and all things regarding
mblist@poboxes.com
specifying "subscribe" (no quotes) on the subject. To unsubscribe from the
Max Marsiglietti, the author, can be reached at:
Warp Server Primary Logon Client for NT Now Available
Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy Sipples)
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While the software itself is freely downloadable, its use requires licensing
Description
Using the IBM Networks Client, a user's home directory and logon assignments
For Windows NT system users accessing DCE Cells, the IBM Networks Primary
Prerequisites
See the README.2ND file in the download package for more details.
Reply-to: os2@idirect.com
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"No official announcements had been released yet, but already the OS/2
"There really is nothing like it," says Scott Swedorski, president and
Brad Barclay is the chief designer of the TUCOWS OS/2 section and OS/2
Started in 1994 by Scott Swedorski as a public service to new Internet
For more information about TUCOWS, or to obtain a complimentary Media
Brandi Jasmine
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Organization: Maxxum Consulting
Maxxum Consulting from New Zealand is shipping their Xbase compiler and
The Base32 demo software is located at:
http://www.maxxum.co.nz/prod01.htm
Brendon Deere
PGP 2.6.3 (USA) available for OS/2 Users
Hi,
This is just a quick not to let everyone know that PGP 2.6.3 is now
http://www.amaranth.com/~whgiii/pgpmr2.html
Just follow the links until you get to the download page.
This is the PGP 2.6.3i source code compiled with the RSAREF 1.0 lib to
I have various language files ,the PGP 2.6.3 source code, and the RSAREF
- --
Author of E-Secure - PGP Front End for MR/2 Ice
Tag-O-Matic: The best way to accelerate Windows is at escape velocity.
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To: POSSI Members
I have put together a new website dedicated to writing OS/2 applications
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/aschw
and download the game and other programs. Eventually some of the programs
Compuserve:
GO OS2USER, Library 16, Fun & Games
Internet:
Memory Game for OS/2
Memory Game for OS/2 Warp 3.0 and later. Card matching game
Description:
Card matching game for kids ages 3 and up. 32 cards are
If you occasionally show your Warp system to friends, this
Armin Schwarz
Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy Sipples)
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Press Release : IBM Delivers Tools to Build Web-Based Server
SOMERS, N.Y., May 5, 1997 . . . IBM announced today an integrated line-up of new and upgraded VisualAge*
IBM's award winning VisualAge* application development technology has been
Announcements today include:
* VisualAge for Smalltalk* Version 4; VisualAge for Smalltalk
* VisualAge Generator V2.2; VisualAge Generator Templates
* VisualAge for COBOL V2
* VisualAge Tivoli*-ready Toolkits
* VisualAge DataAtlas* Multiplatform V2
"E-business has eliminated the separation between server-based and web-based
Building and Designing the Killer App
Soon to incorporate Java Beans** as the common component model across the
VisualAge for Smalltalk
Available this week is VisualAge for Smalltalk V4, now on MVS* and other
Using VisualAge for Smalltalk, Columbia Gas Distribution Companies in Ohio
VisualAge Generator
Also announced are VisualAge Generator Version 2.2 and VisualAge Generator
The State of California Department of Health Services used VisualAge Generator
VisualAge for COBOL
To help companies leverage their existing COBOL systems, IBM will deliver
Managing the Killer App
Deploying e-business applications often boosts the number of customers
VisualAge Tivoli Toolkits
VisualAge Tivoli Toolkits provide a bridge between VisualAge and systems
VisualAge DataAtlas Multiplatform V2
Even as companies move to the Net, the enterprise data remains their most
VisualAge DataAtlas, a comprehensive data modeling, database design and data
IBM's Network Computing Framework
VisualAge family of tools is an integral part of IBM's Network Computing
By providing Lotus Notes* components in VisualAge for Smalltalk and Java
Platform Support and Availability
* VisualAge for Smalltalk V4 now supports HP-UX** V10.10, SUN Solaris** V2.5,
* VisualAge Generator V2.2 is available today. The Java client enhancement
* VisualAge for COBOL V2 will be available by May 30, and will support
* VisualAge Tivoli Toolkits and VisualAge TeamConnection are available now.
* VisualAge DataAtlas Multiplatform V2 will be available May 30. The tools
For additional information on the content of this release, please visit the
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The v1.004 drivers (update for registered users only!) can be downloaded
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Unify's VISION with VISION/Web Now Available for OS/2 Warp
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Native DB2 support also available
Unify Corporation has announced general availability of VISION with VISION/Web
"OS/2 customers can now move to new paradigms like the Web and continue to use
"VISION with VISION/Web provides our joint customers with the scalable,
VISION/Web is the first advanced client/server development environment to
Unify product and service information is located on the World Wide Web at
Unify, Unify VISION, VISION/Web, AppMan and the Unify logo are trademarks of
Reply-to: innoval@ibm.net
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HACKSAW takes FTP to a new level of simplicity and sophistication. If you
Rich FTP Functions:
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HACKSAW can also take its instructions from the command line, from its
Whatever instructions you don't feed to HACKSAW via the command line, a
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-c Unattended install and specify a different response file.
-u Unattended install. Uses a default response file of INSTALL.CID.
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there were no quotes around the file name. IE
name="xxx" was being excepted, but name=xxx or name='xxx'
was not.
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XXDECODE
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quotes (`) and spaces ( ). My undstanding of the standard
is that this is not allowed - but I now handle it anyway.
encoded chars are spaces the programs to not complain of
errors when the original file has been saved by a program
that removes trailing spaces.
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--
GCDPROG
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LD and GCDPROG shared a common code base which was different
(and broken) to all other programs. These two programs now
work as the rest do.
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bar graph was being incorrectly updated.
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to allow for numbers > 9.
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FontFolder, the OS/2 Font Manager, now has its own web site at
problems
and fixes (including the private fix for pmatm.dll in FixPack 1), and
find
information on the latest on fonts in OS/2 and links to other useful
font
sites.
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Sb: #New OS/2 Acrobat Reader
Fm: Samuel G. Little 70544,10
Adobe web / ftp site on Tuesday (5/27). The documentation in the file
indicates the changes are primarily additonal buttons in the Netscape/2
plug-in module, and isn't labeled as a beta any more!
at ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/acrobatreader/os2/3.x/aro2e30.exe Sam Little
currently available in seven language versions: English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and Swedish. You can find the OS/2 reader (and
other platform versions) by pointing your Web Browser to
internet browser integration, including ability to dowload Acrobat
documents a page at a time from the Web and view them in the Netscape
Navigator browser. It also includes Acrobat forms, which enables users to
easily read and fill out high quality Acrobat forms on the Web. The OS/2
version of Acrobat Reader also includes Workplace Shell integration
features such as drag and drop printing, dragging files to the Reader to
open, as well as customizable menu fonts. The OS/2 reader supports multiple
independent reader windows, and can be launched locally or from the network
via command-line.
Fixpak 26 or later is recommended for Warp 3.0.
Reply-To: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy Sipples)
From: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy Sipples)
WaCaWaKa (the OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit for all)!
business? Share documents with your friends and colleagues?
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IBM would like more visibility for one of the most popular Internet web
platforms, OS/2 Warp. And, as web sites grow, often they move to the powerful
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced SMP. We'd like more people to experience web
serving with OS/2 Warp.
eligible for a no-charge copy of IBM's OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3 with a
special web kit. This OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit consists of:
- Instructions for downloading IBM's Internet Connection Server for OS/2 Warp
- Recommended fixes, tips, and additional instructions
- OS/2 Warp "banner" logo on diskette
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So what's the catch? IBM would like you to set up your own web server on
your own PC. This web server can be on the public Internet or on a private
company intranet (with at least 200 users). Your web server should be
online within 120 days of receiving the OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit. Your web
server's "point of entry" (homepage) should include the OS/2 Warp logo (and
link to the IBM OS/2 Warp homepage) for not less than 12 months. You may
use any web server software for OS/2 Warp, such as IBM's Internet
Connection Server, IBM GoServe, Lotus Domino, Apache, etc. Finally, if your
web server is on the public Internet, you must list your new site with one
or more of the major Internet lookup services (IBM Infomarket, Yahoo,
Lycos, Altavista, etc). If you cannot meet these terms, and you have
received the OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit, you agree to purchase one OS/2 Warp
Version 4 upgrade license from IBM or your favorite IBM software reseller.
(The OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit is available only to residents of North
America. Only one OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit will be sent per company,
shipping address, or individual. The Kit is non returnable, but it can be
transferred.)
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In return, there is no charge for the OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kit. Also, you
may choose to have your new web site judged. The top three winners, as
judged by IBM, will receive a prize package of popular software titles,
including IBM OS/2 Warp Version 4, IBM Antivirus for OS/2 Warp, and IBM
VisualAge Java for OS/2 Warp. Winners will be judged according to
creativity, usefulness and quality of content, use of open Internet
standards (including Java), and integration with existing technologies. Web
sites already using OS/2 Warp, anywhere in the world, are eligible to be
judged. Judging is open only to public Internet sites. Decisions of the
judges are final. Winners will be notified by Internet e-mail. IBM may
publicize the Internet addresses of all entrants. Judging will take place
approximately 120 days after the OS/2 Warp Connect Web Kits are shipped, at
a time and date of IBM's choosing.
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For more information on this promotion, please visit the WaCaWaKa homepage
at http://www.secant.com/sipples/wacawaka.htm.
Internet: tsipple@us.ibm.com WWW: http://www.secant.com/sipples
Sent with Lotus Notes for OS/2 Warp
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This is a message received from Richard Woosley of IBM:
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Urgent!!
Wednesday. Again, the meeting in Atlanta, GA for the Team OS/2
meeting is now Tuesday, June 3, 1997. I will have absolutely no time
to get on the newsgroups to make everyone aware of this change.
I would like to ask you guys/gals a HUGE favor.. would you please
post a quick note in the OS/2 based newsgroups that the date
has been changed? I am working user group events this weekend
and will not have time to do this until Monday evening, which may
be too late for some. I would sincerely appreciate your help with
this. IBM is very interested in supporting Team OS/2 efforts,
and with your help and attendance at this meeting, I am sure
we can discover new ways to support this fine group.
************************************************************************
Senior Software & Network Engineer
Automated Solutions, L.L.C.
Hickory, North Carolina
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with a G for GET and resend the form OR send an e-mail to
info@isource.ibm.com with GET X97XXX in the body of the note.
Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.ibm.com/isource.
Number Title
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_ 297173 IBM Bookmanager BUILD for OS/2 Version 3.0 Combines BUILD/2
and BUILD SGML (16.1 KB)
_ 397074 Price Changes: IBM BookManager BookServer for OS/2 (0.8 KB)
_ 397075 IBM DB2 Version 2.1 Enterprise Package Offering (7.4 KB)
_ 397077 Price Changes: IBM 8235 Remote Access Products (0.5 KB)
_ 997140 Software Withdrawal: IBM Internet Connection Servers and
Secure Servers Version 4.1 for AIX, OS/2 Warp, Windows NT,
Solaris, and HP-UX -- Replacements Available (6.0 KB)
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News corner... May 1997
For those short on surfing time, here's a brief summary:
that's suitable for whatever size your company is, yet let you
move that application to larger or smaller systems as necessary
without any hassles.
o It's about systems and software that work round-the-clock,
without any down time, whether there are 10 or 10 million
users.
o It's about providing response times of less than a second.
o It's about conducting secure transactions that are safe from
hackers.
IBM was into scalability before scalability was cool..
Remember to use our web site to submit your contact information.
The more we know about you, the easier it will be to target
our news to you!
Send an e-mail to info@isource.ibm.com with the word HELP
in the body of the note. You will receive a list of valid
isource commands.
-IBM Home Page: http://www.ibm.com
-U.S. Announcement Letters: http://www.ibm.com/News/
-IBM CA Home page: http://www.can.ibm.com/
-Redbooks: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks
-IBM Direct: http://ibm-direct.e-com.ibm.com/
-IBMLink: http://www.ibmlink.ibm.com
QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS?... Send an e-mail
to us at comments@isource.ibm.com.
_____________________________________________________
contact addresses mentioned in the attachment apply
in the U.S. only, and may not be applicable in other
countries. Readers in other countries should contact
IBM locally for details.
____________________________________________________
Dr. Martin R. Hadam
Today I found the Elsa press release about the multiscreen (up to 3)
solution for OS/2. So give up on your virtual desktops and get another
card & monitor
http://www.elsa.de/europe/frames_e.htm
World-Wide First for OS/2 Desktops: Multiscreen Operation in High
Resolution with up to 1920 x 1200 Pixels
applications
available from Europe's leading developer of graphics systems, ELSA.
OS/2 can now be operated with a graphics display area covering three
separate monitors. This is a world-wide first for the OS/2 operating
system, and is available exclusively from the graphics specialists
ELSA.
of the OS/2 desktop. Those requiring this are OS/2 users working with
several applications simultaneously and/or with complex image displays,
such as with applications with intricate spreadsheets and accounting
packages, for displaying complex surveillance procedures or in the
design and development branches.
graphics boards ELSA WINNER 3000-M or -L together with ELSA ECOMO 17",
20", 21" or 24" monitors. OS/2 users already working with a WINNER 3000
board just require a second graphics board and the monitor to upgrade
their PCs to dual-screen workstations.
to 1600 x 1200 pixels and are even able to generate 16:10 timings (1920
x 1200 pixels) for the panoramic ELSA ECOMO 24H96 monitor. Thanks to
ELSA technology, in the "extreme configuration" OS/2 users can even use
a display area of two-times 1920 x 1200 pixels with 256 colors and an
ergonomic 76 Hz refresh rate.
with EnDIVE and TrueColor functions, offers a software package with DOS
and Windows seamless support. DOS and Windows emulations can be
displayed in full-screen mode on one of the monitors. In OS/2
multiscreen mode, the same resolution, color depth and refresh rate
will be displayed on all screens.
(e.g. the ECOMO 17H97 or the ELSA ECOMO 24H96 with Trinitron CRT
technology) and two WINNER 3000-M or -L graphics boards including all
the required OS/2 drivers, connecting cables, and a three-year
warranty.
this software free of charge from the File Area of ELSA's Internet web
server at http://www.elsa.de.
via the ELSA International Sales Hotline +49-241-606-5712.
with subsidiaries in San Jose, California, and Taipei, Taiwan. Founded
in 1980, ELSA has built up a world-renowned reputation for applying
advanced engineering expertise to computer graphics and data
communications products.
Kinderklinik - Medizinische Hochschule
D-30623 Hannover
Germany
Email: Hadam.Martin@MH-Hannover.de
Free Delphi VCL upgrade for Virtual Pascal/2 available
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Reply- t o : mertner@ibm.net (Allan Mertner)
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fPrint (UK) Ltd have enhanced Virtual Pascal for OS/2 to include most of
the language features found in Borland Delphi v2, and made changes to the
Delphi Visual Component Library source code to allow programs written using
Delphi under Windows to be recompiled as native 32-bit OS/2 applications.
The built-in linker automatically converts the 16- or 32-bit Windows
resources to OS/2 format, and none or very few changes are required to make
Delphi programs run in OS/2.
users of VP/2 is available on our FTP site; details are at the bottom of
this mail.
compatibility, we have relied on IBM's Open32/Dapie/DAX library, which
emulates a subset of the Win32 API and - according to IBM - allows
developers to quickly port their Windows applications to OS/2. Regretfully,
the Open32 library as it currently stands (Warp 3 w/FP28) is unstable,
limited in functionality, and very slow. Timing tests suggest that
applications using Open32 are about 5-15 times slower than their native
Windows counterparts.
compatible version of Virtual Pascal for OS/2, and instead release this
archive as a downloadable upgrade to all existing users of VP/2. If you can
find a use for it, at least our work has not all been wasted! The updated
compiler, linker and RTL allows you to recompile your Delphi programs to
OS/2, where they will run as native applications. Or walk, rather.
ExtCtrls, Dialogs, FileCtrl, Grids, Tabs, Mask, Clipbrd, Printers, Outline
and Buttons. The most notable missing unit is CommCtrl, which defines all
the Win32-specific controls - alas, Open32 does not support any of these
and probably will never do so. "Close16" was suggested as a better name by
a beta tester of the package :-)
are most interested to hear about any (compiler) bugs you find, and whether
you actually manage to use it for something useful!
ftp://ftp.fprint.co.uk/fprint/vpascal. To install it, you need the VP/2 and
a Borland Delphi v2 CD-ROM.
Allan Mertner
fPrint Development, vpascal@ibm.net
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[Followups directed to comp.os.os2.apps]
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BMT-Micro and Max Marsiglietti proudly present MaxBase, a database suite for
the SOHO and home users.
using the NetRexx compiler.
plugins (applications written in NetRexx, Java or even native code), and
highly customizable. E.g. you can translate the program from English to your
preferred language simply by changing an ASCII file, or change the colors and
fonts MaxBase uses with the possibility of having different colors, fonts and
languages for every database you create! Import/Export from/to DB III .dbf
files is supported for legacy compatibility and data exchange with other
databases [Many thanks to Giuseppe Aprile for his great continued work on
these conversion utilities!].
Solaris tests in advanced progress and Linux coming next in our test list (an
early Linux user is testing it as well).
(http://www.gamelan.com), the leading Internet site related to Java
applications, applets and resources. [For comparison, less than 10% of the
database products on Gamelan have been awarded with the presence on the
"what's cool" pages]
is provided, and you get (among the other things) a template to create new DBs
and a handful of nice artwork (icons and a background for the MaxBase folder
automatically installed and set up for you). Another feature of Maxbase is the
ability to right-click on a MaxBase db and be able to either open the db for
local use or share it on the net (be it a LAN or the Internet). There is
logging and password protection to prevent external users from manipulating
your data without your permission. A gorgeous WarpGuide, a comprehensive HTML
manual and several ASCII documents are provided with the product. [Thanks to
Andrea Resmini for his awesome artwork and HTML coding!].
Applet. At the lowest level you have a DB library (written in NetRexx, hence
Java) which comes with its own online manual which you can use to write your
own programs. Then you have a stand-alone non-networked GUI application, a
stand-alone Client/Server version (server can handle two incoming requests at
once for the standard edition, unlimited for the extended edition), and
finally an Applet which can be put on a web page to publish your databases on
the net. The Applet requires the Server running on the machine which hosts the
web server.
alphabetical order :-)]
import/export routines):
"I've used MaxBase and found that it delivers a natural way to access data, so
simple you need no particular knowledge to start working. Then I started
moving around my databases and found out you can also easily expand it and
customize its ways by means of plugins. I think MaxBase and its powerful
engine, RXDbase, sure score a hit point and are worth each and every single
praise they are receiving."
"The program is easy to setup and is very flexible. Best home
user db program that I've ever used."
"I started developing MaxBase because I needed a quick, *portable* and
flexible database for my consulting job. There were two goals to be met while
developing MaxBase: proving to myself that Java (and NetRexx, the great tool I
used to code MaxBase) was a development tool suited also for general purpose
applications, and that MaxBase could be integrated into the Workplace Shell. I
am quite happy to tell you that both of my goals were met".
you find everywhere in the MaxBase package,
www pages etc):
hot issues but only achievable to corporate vertical solutions, you better
take a second look at a promising database with a style, MaxBase. OS/2 users
must keep an eye out, too: here comes a java/netrexx program integrated with
the WorkPlace Shell."
way to build portable data stores. It is refreshing to see a product which
REALLY aims at a true cross-platform perspective. I like its clean
encapsulation of the database classes, so that future changes and enhancements
will allow for an orderly migration. MaxBase puts development on the right
track!"
http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/mb-web
os2mb105.zip is the package for OS/2 users.
mbupd105.zip is the package for users upgrading from MaxBase 1.04
or earlier [OS/2 only - the generic package is already as
slim as possible].
mbman105.zip Is a very cool (and useful!) HTML manual.
http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/mb-web
please install it on an HPFS drive.
2) The Server included in the package accepts only up to two connections at a
time [same as the standard edition].
evaluate it fully. Support shareware!
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*) The standard edition of MaxBase, full local version + client/server
extensions with server accepting up to two connections at once per database
served, only costs 29 US Dollars.
extensions with server accepting all the connections it can handle at once per
database served, costs 89 US Dollars.
and any plugin that the author will make available from the web site. Included
in the package you will find two plugins, one to print your records, free
form, and one to display images and text starting form a database, with full
NetRexx source code included!
contact the author or directly drop them at the author's address, and he will
release them to the public with proper credits. No rights are reserved by the
author on the plugins you create, so you can start crafting and selling your
own MaxBase plugins right now.
the OS/2 version of the package and the batch file for Windows 95/NT users on
the 'generic' package, are Java applications.
it (e.g. plugins) has been setup and you can reach it by writing an e-mail to:
list, just send a message to the very same address, specifying "unsubscribe"
on the subject. Every other subject will let you post to the mailing list.
maxmars@pianeta.it
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The latest enhancement to OS/2 Warp Server, the IBM Networks Primary Logon
Client for Windows NT, is now freely downloadable via the web at:
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp-server/clients/clifnt.htm
and shortly it will be accessible through Software Choice at:
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/swchoice
of a UBF (Use Based Feature) for each user that accesses Warp Server with it.
Please contact an IBM representative or business partner with any questions
concerning licensing, upgrade protection, or Software Choice.
-----------------
The IBM Networks Primary Logon Client for Windows NT is an add-on to the
Microsoft Windows NT Network function and enables users to logon and go
through the authentication process directly on locations that include IBM
OS/2 Warp Server domains, DCE Cells, and Windows NT systems. It also
provides to the Windows NT system all of the OS/2 Warp Server client
functions, such as:
* Connecting to home directories
* Setting up and connecting to logon assignments
* Running shared applications
* Connecting to aliases
* Checking disk limits
are automatically connected after the user successfully logs on and goes
through the authentication process on an OS/2 Warp Server domain.
Logon Client for Windows NT can support a user's home directory being
automatically connected after the user successfully logs on and goes through
the authentication process.
-------------------
You must have the following prerequisite components installed on your
Windows NT system before you can install the IBM Networks Client:
* Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0
* The Microsoft Workstation service
* An appropriate network adapter device driver
* A supported protocol (either NetBEUI or TCP/IP)
=====================================================================
TUCOWS OS/2 Section Official Press Release
TUCOWS Gets WARPed!
TORONTO - May 23, 1997 TUCOWS, The Ultimate Collection Of Winsock Software,
has already earned a Site of the Day mention on the Warp City site
(http://www.warpcity.com/) for its new OS/2 section, despite the fact that
the new area has been online only a few days.
community is sitting up and taking notice," says Brad Barclay, chief
designer of the TUCOWS OS/2 section and OS/2 Development Director at
ComputerLink Online Inc. "This collection is unique, we aim to make it the
most comprehensive collections of Internet applications for OS/2 on the
Web."
founder of the popular Web site, which attracts more than a million users a
day. "Brad is a tireless promoter of OS/2 and we're very pleased to have
him working with us on the section. This section now make TUCOWS #1 for
Internet software in all platforms. We are the only OS/2 site that actually
mirrors this software on over 200 sites worldwide."
Development Director at ComputerLink Online Inc. He is currently working on
completing his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at
Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
users, TUCOWS has earned the reputation of being the highest quality
Internet software distribution site on the Internet. The World Wide Web
site has received over 40 Awards and Citations, including PC Magazine Top
100, PC Computing, Yahoo! Pick of the Week, MSN Pick of the Week. TUCOWS
has expanded to over 200 Affiliate Sites on 6 Continents, in over 50
Countries world-wide, serving over 350 million page accesses per month,
making TUCOWS one of the 5 busiest sites on the Internet.
Evaluation TUCOWS CD ROM, contact:
media@tucows.com
(416) 233-7150
From the OS/2 WARP v4 Desktop of Brad Barclay.
E-Mail: os2@idirect.com WWW: http://warp.idirect.com
Finger for Public PGP Key. [ ] VoiceType Dictated.
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Base32 compiler and tools for OS/2
tools for OS/2.
==============================================================
Reply-To: William H. Geiger III
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available for USA OS/2 users from my web site:
make it's use "legal" in the USA.
source code available for download from the same page.
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William H. Geiger III http://www.amaranth.com/~whgiii
Geiger Consulting Cooking With Warp 4.0
PGP & MR/2 the only way for secure e-mail.
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Subject: [POSSI] ANN: New Site & Game for OS/2
and to post some of my programs. It will mostly be dedicated to
applications for industrial control (including various device drivers) and
also home use (not necessarily games). With the opening of this site, I
have made available a new game for OS/2 (description follows below). Visit
**The Warped Code Cellar** at:
will also be available at the following sites:
GO OSBVEN, Library 1, OS/2 Shareware
with 32 beautiful, 300dpi, 256 color pictures of dinosaurs.
Designed to work with Speech Navigation (Warp 4.0).
Registered version with more picture themes and options
available for only $5.00.
arranged in an 8x4 pattern, find all the matching cards by
clicking on the buttons below the pictures. If the game is
run under Warp 4.0 with Speech Recognition enabled, you can
play the game using Speech Navigation. Simply say the numbers
1 thru 32 and the pictures will appear. Includes counter for
number of tries. Five different card backgrounds included.
is a great game to show off speech navigation!
73322.2045@compuserve.com
==============================================================================
IBM Delivers Tools to Build Web-Based Server
ALL tools described in this announcement are fully supported on OS/2 Warp.
See below for complete list of supported platforms...
Applications -- the Next-Generation "Killer Apps"
tools that will help businesses combine Internet technologies with
enterprise systems. The tools are designed to build today's server "killer
apps" -- scalable web-enabled business applications, that require the
ability to update, not just access, enterprise data.
enhanced with additional language interoperability, modeling and management
capabilities to extend existing and new, server-based applications and data
to the Internet.
Server for MVS/ESA V4; VisualAge for Smalltalk Web
Connection V4
Version 2.2
applications. To create web-enabled server killer apps, our customers need
tools that interoperate throughout the multiple tiers of the enterprise, and
IBM VisualAge family answers that need," said John Slitz, vice president,
application development marketing, IBM. "VisualAge is a more complete toolset
than anything offered by any other software vendor."
"I continue to be impressed by the level of IBM's serious commitment to
making VisualAge one of the most comprehensive, cross-platform development
environments available on the market today," said Steve McClure, director
of Object Tools Research at IDC. "These latest products allow enterprise
developers to take advantage of state-of-the-art tools and Java to build
and extend server-based applications for the enterprise."
entire family, IBM VisualAge has the ability to seamlessly integrate
existing legacy systems into web-based applications. The tools in the
VisualAge family, including VisualAge for Java and the solutions announced
today, make server-based killer applications possible.
IBM and non-IBM platforms (see complete list of supported platforms at end
of release). VisualAge for Smalltalk V4 has enhanced support for building
multi-tier business applications that take advantage of emerging
technologies such as the World Wide Web, ActiveX**, OLE**, and OLE controls
(OCX**). The new VisualAge for Smalltalk is the first version certified by
Microsoft** as "Designed for Windows."
was able to develop a new core billing system called the Gas Transportation
System (GTS) in six months. "To say onlookers were skeptical about us
succeeding with this project is an understatement," said Keith Hardin,
director of I/S, Columbia Gas Distribution Companies. "However, we met our
target and developed a system that guarantees fast delivery of accurate
customer bills. We anticipate that the GTS will save the company an
estimated $2.5 million in its first full year of operation. In my book,
that's a success story to be proud of."
Templates V2.2. VisualAge Generator now features the JavaBean** component
model and Java client, allowing any Java client to access VisualAge Generator
server applications. Programmers can use the tool's Intelligent Dynamic
Application Partitioning to redistribute applications for improved performance
of complex multi-tier client/server solutions. VisualAge Generator allows
developers to scale and deploy applications across mixed hardware/software
environments. Using VisualAge Generator Templates, developers can generate
applications from database definitions without writing any code, dramatically
reducing development time.
to develop ISIS (Integrated State Information System), which supports
approximately 1,800 users who assist 1.2 million low-income families. The
ISIS system realizes approximately $2.0 million in benefits each month ($48
million each year) of full operations. "We needed an environment that would
allow us to make substantial changes to applications quickly, and VisualAge
Generator environment met our needs," said Mike Virga, ISIS application design
project leader.
VisualAge for COBOL V2 later this month. The tool will be available on
Windows NT**, in addition to OS/2*, and will incorporate the unique visual
programming paradigm of the VisualAge family. The product's powerful remote
edit/compile/debug feature allows developers to update and debug their MVS
applications from a workstation, without the need to duplicate and manage the
host environment on the desktop. The professional edition of VisualAge for
COBOL has also been enhanced to help customers with the Year 2000 transition.
accessing business services, increasing the need for managing performance and
reliability. VisualAge provides customers with the ability to manage both the
development environment, through VisualAge TeamConnection, and the resulting
application, through VisualAge Tivoli Toolkits.
management products from IBM's Tivoli Systems subsidiary, making managing
applications easy and affordable. VisualAge Tivoli toolkits are available
today on the web for Smalltalk and C++ and will be available soon for Java and
other VisualAge products. Developers can use the toolkit to create
applications that can be managed by Tivoli's network computing management
solution, TME 10 (Tivoli Management Environment) throughout its entire
lifecycle.
important asset. VisualAge DataAtlas Multiplatform V2, available May 30,
allows developers to optimize current critical databases, all while adding
Java front-ends or designing new databases for Web server applications and
data warehouses.
dictionary tool, is now available on Windows NT, HP-UX** and AIX* (see
complete list of supported platforms at end of release). The tool supports
DB2*, Oracle**, IMS* and the recently announced IBM Universal Database. It is
well integrated with VisualAge TeamConnection, and is a key component of
VisualAge Financial Foundation, IBM's application development environment for
the financial services industry.
Framework (NCF), a roadmap for customers and developers to use when moving
their business to the Internet. The scalable nature of VisualAge tools and
their ability to integrate collaborative aspects of applications make
VisualAge ideal for making this roadmap a reality.
products, IBM enables application developers to mix commerce and collaboration
in one application. VisualAge Generator applications can utilize the services
of Lotus Domino* servers using MQ Series*, which enables enterprise
applications with legacy data and communications support to be tied into
workflow solutions. The VisualAge family also provides easy access to
enterprise data through native access to DB2, Sybase** and Oracle, and other
databases via ODBC.
Windows** NT 4.0, MVS and OS/2 Warp V4.0, in addition to the previously
available Windows** 3.11, Windows 95**, Windows NT 3.51, OS/2 Warp V3.0 and
AIX V4.1.4/4.2. It is available May 5.
will be available to customers in June. VisualAge Generator Templates V2.2
will be available May 30.
Windows NT and OS/2. The Professional version will include Redeveloper
tools for OS/2. Workstation COBOL compilers are also available for Windows
95 and AIX.
supports Windows NT and OS/2 clients, and the following server platforms:
Windows NT, HP-UX, OS/2 and AIX.
following web site: www.software.ibm.com/ad/. More information on IBM, the
world's largest software provider, can be found at www.ibm.com or
www.software.ibm.com.
New Epson Drivers released (for people who **purchased** the Epson driver
$CD$)
from: (file: update.exe)
http://www.epson-deutschland.de/support/download/l2os2.htm
tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy Sipples)
Unify's VISION with VISION/Web Now Available on OS/2 Warp
for OS/2 Warp. VISION is a high-end, cross-platform application development
tool.
the operating system that best suits their needs," said Carla Schneiderman,
Unify's vice president of worldwide marketing and business development. "With
the addition of OS/2 and DB2 support, we look forward to extending our
partnership with IBM. Together, we can enable IBM's premier global 2000
customers to solve their mission-critical, high-volume transaction-based
application needs today, and then easily move that application seamlessly to
the Web."
versatile tool they need for building and managing distributed intranet and
Internet applications for the enterprise," said Donn Atkins, vice president of
marketing at IBM's Personal Software Products division. "Unify's VISION with
VISION/Web on OS/2 will assist in establishing OS/2 as a premier network
computing operating system for our customers."
generate Java code without the need for Java programming. VISION/Web helps
build high-end transaction-oriented applications that run on Web and non-Web
systems. (VISION/Web for OS/2 Warp clients will be available following the
availability of Netscape Communicator Version 4 for OS/2 Warp.)
http://www.unify.com .
Unify Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
=====================================================================
HACKSAW Internet Tool for OS/2 from InnoVal
InnoVal Systems Solutions is pleased to announce HACKSAW (TM), a new Internet
tool for everyone who maintains a web site, sends email to mailing lists, or
downloads files.
maintain a web site, you need this tool! Imagine updating your site with a
single command. HACKSAW is a very useful command line tool for people who
want something more than the existing FTP tools. But HACKSAW is much more.
It can retrieve web pages and other web-based files using the HTTP protocol,
or it can retrieve just their headers. It can send email messages to a single
email address or to an entire mailing list through an SMTP server. It can
retrieve, count, and/or delete any or all messages waiting for you on a POP3
mail server.
-------------------
HACKSAW supports the traditional FTP commands such as DIR, RENAME, DELETE,
SEND and GET as well as SITE commands. Additionally, it implements SENDALL
and GETALL which can be used to send or retrieve all the files in the
specified directory. SENDALL and GETALL support wildcard character patterns
such as *.HTM or S*.* and can also work only on files with a date stamp more
recent than a specified one. SYNCHOST and SYNCLOCAL send all the files from
the one location to the other, which exist on the source but not on the
target, or have a later date stamp on the source than the matching file on the
target. SENDALL and SYNCHOST let you specify whether you want the files sent
with uppercase filenames, lowercase filenames, or using the same filenames as
they exist on the local drive. All six of these Send/Get commands can
automatically perform a specified SITE command against the host file(s) after
the file transfer(s)!
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You can use control files to perform the same or similar FTP function on a
whole list of filename specifications at once, retrieve HTTP-based files,
retrieve mail from multiple POP3 accounts at once, or send mail via SMTP.
configuration (INI) file, or any combination of these without any user
interaction at runtime. This way, it can perform functions during off-peak
hours by means of a task scheduler or alarm program such as InnoVal's
WebSched. (WebSched provides support for the Windows 95 and Windows NT
dialers without waiting for a user to click on a dialog button before
dialing.) An optional batch file or other program running HACKSAW can
determine what HACKSAW did, because HACKSAW returns errorlevel codes to tell
such a program whether it ran into any errors, or how many pieces of mail it
found waiting on a POP3 server, etc.
control file, or the configuration file, it will prompt you for at run time.
So if you like, you can just tell it the main function you want it to execute,
and it will ask you for all the other information it needs to perform that
function, a piece at a time. You can run it that way if you prefer to have
the program remind you of what it needs to know, so you don't have to think of
everything in advance.
------------------------------------------
The OS/2 and Windows 95/NT versions are compiled from the exact same source
code, so the two versions are identical and released concurrently. You can
even share one configuration file between the two versions, if you use both
operating systems.
configurable Spam Filter (or Twit Filter) which will delete unwanted messages
from your POP3 server before your regular email program clutters your mailbox
with them.
send you an email with instructions for downloading the product along with a
license number and details on obtaining technical support. Please note that
all InnoVal products come with a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not
satisfied for any reason whatsoever, remove the product from your system and
contact us to obtain a full refund.
information, contact Marianne Roderus, InnoVal Customer Support, at
innoval@ibm.net or . . .
Email: innoval@ibm.net
Voice: 914-835-3838 (8:30am to 6:00pm, M-F, New York time)
Fax: 914-835-3857
Mail: InnoVal Systems Solutions
600 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528 USA
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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