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Operating systems:
ArcaOS, eComStation, IBM OS/2 Warp
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OS/2: change the installer

eCo Software

Introduction

eComStation installer it's an important part of system. The installer deploys all system components to the computer, configures the system.

Every new module / driver causes (requires) change (update) of the installer. It's necessary write installation scripts for every new sub-system.

Screenshots gallery.

INSTALL-005: - QUICK UNPACK

General - base part of the operating system should be extracted from zip files. While user is configuring the system, the installer extracts base system on maximal speed.

Current state: the user should configure system (several steps) then several old IBM OS/2 Warp installers are executed. New eComStation components are installer.

General changes

  • INSTALL-001: The preparation of volumes requires many efforts.
    CHANGE TO: Default: remove all partitions, create 1. The user should confirm. Without call of miniLVM utility.

    One more time: Scheme: Fast installation

    Implement scheme: Fast installation. The user select hard drive. eCS installer formats it, automatically creates 1 volume. Starts installation.

  • INSTALL-002: English language in standard version.
    CHANGE TO: The installer should be multi-language. (we talk about eComStation Internation English)
  • INSTALL-003: Installation from USB CD-ROM:
    In current version you should modify preboot-menu to install from USB CD-ROM CHANGE TO: USB CD-ROM should be activated by default and Installation should be ready to process from USB CD-ROM.
  • INSTALL-004: System information:
    The user is blind, no information about computer at all. Which drivers to select?! CHANGE TO: a) Add SysInfo utility to Utilities. b) Show names and IDs of devices on the page with drivers selection (video adapter, disk controller, ..)

Secondary features

INSTALL-006:

"Who are you?"

Add one more page "Who are you?". Some users are interested register the system to own name.

  • What is your name?
  • Company name
  • etc.

INSTALL-007:

Test mode

The users want run CD in Computer shop and check that a notebook or desktop is compatible with eComStation. Not all models are listed in Hardware Database

// no reason to create separate bootable test DVD / usbflash project

Notes

  • Update artwork for installer, pictures are drawed (eCo Software)

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