Warpstock 2014 Registration is Now Open (almost)

2014-04-18 22:49:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eComStation Yahoo groups, Andy Willis]

Warpstock is the annual conference for eComStation and OS/2 users. Warpstock 2014 will be held at the Drury Inn St. Louis Airport, in St. Louis, Missouri, October 24 - 26, 2014. Warpstock 2014 presenters are preparing a number of new sessions to help you get the most out of eComStation and OS/2, including interoperability topics and frequently-discussed issues.

Hotel reservations may be made, but event registrations are just a couple of days away from going live. Please don't let that deter you from reserving your accommodations now! Watch the event pages for updates and topics on this year's agenda.

Switch eComStation to your language

2014-04-14 16:22:44 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Imagine that you are organizing a conference and configuring eCS computers for the guests:

• Install English eCS to all computers.
• Adjust computers for every guest individually: install LIP package so he can use computer without headache.

=== Multi-pack ===

LIP multi-pack - base packages, not full translation!

Use this package to switch English eComStation to one of this languages: Czech, German, Spanish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Swedish.

The utility changes Codepage, Country and Keyboard settings. It translates names of WPS objects to your language.

!!! Before installation: make backup of your desktop and system files. Tools for backup: DMT utility, system Archive Desktop (properties of desktop).

Plans of LIP development:

• We are going release korean and japanese basic LIP packs.

=== Participation of users: ===

A) Join the project: You can translate system files, applications to your language, we will include this add-ons to LIP packages.

B) Support the project: If you agree that LIP project is important, you can sponsor our activity. (We will publish your name or alias in the list of sponsors).

ACPI, more reports to collect

2014-04-14 12:43:04 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

(unofficial message) Does ACPI driver work on your computer / laptop?

Post reports via web-form

The results are published here: ACPI tested hardware (quick list)

1) From:

• Your name, email
• SHOW your name / or HIDE it
• email is always hidden and not recorded for mailing lists
• ACPI version: 3.21, 3.22. Old versions are not supported

2) If it works fine then post positive short report: 1 or 2 lines of text:
%version% / %model of computer% / %boot with ACPI% / %works with ACPI%
example:
ACPI 3.22.x / Thinkpad T61 / boots fine / works fine, suspend/resume - no, ..

3) If computer hangs with ACPI driver. and boots fine without ACPI.
ACPI 3.22.x / Thinkpad T430 / doesn't boot / none

What is the reason to collect this short reports?

• We don't have information about current level of ACPI support. it works fine for many computers but we don't see negative reports.
• The users are lazy to post detailed reports. To attract attention of users and make them share full reports it's necessary make many efforts, organize the process.

Support service: eComStation desktop

2014-04-13 17:05:46 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

To prevent damage of desktop, every eComStation should run DMT utility on startup.

Desktop Maintenance Tool (DMT) 0.90 -- "registry cleaner". It is checking ini files on every boot of system.

Moreover, the utility fixes the problem of moving icons, creates backup of ini files.

Download from BETAZONE.

Configuring eComStation for server tasks

2014-03-31 02:36:57 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Tell us, do you use eComStation for server tasks? We start collecting recommendations: (russian text) Configuring eComStation for server tasks

What means for self-diagnostics should be developed?

I like User Interface

2014-03-31 02:12:32 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

What elements of user interface in OS/2, OS/2 Warp, eComStation do you like? Every version of the system was ugly but had some unique / nice / comfortable elements.

Examples: "I like yellow Entry-fields in Warp 3", "frame-buttons in Warp 4", "the icon of application X was nice", ..

Please share your impressions.

Bonus

Collection of wallpapers for eComStation users:
Wallpapers

WiFi for eComStation

2014-03-15 01:55:27 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Do you have troubles with WiFi connection?

1) WPA Supplicant was updated some monthes ago smedley, It resolves problems with D-Link routers, etc.

2) Wireless LAN Monitor / XWLAN version 3.12 beta 2 has been released (2014/03/01).

Please remember to give your feedback on the project's trac system.

"XWLAN/WLAN enables you to switch your OS/2 - eComStation system between wired and wireless network. The Wireless LAN Monitor is available both as a XCenter Widget as well as a standalone program. It features connection monitoring, multipe connection profiles, generation of WEP keys, and more."

Download

Homepage

Project SVN: http://trac.netlabs.org/xwlan

Updated by Andreas Buchinger

Source: os2world.com

PCI Dock - Essentials subscription

2014-03-11 16:05:07 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

PCI Dock - one of the most popual utilities: the users investigate the list of devices while configuring the system, the developers need detailed information about PCI devices, support service is loading the lists to PCI Dock and make fast decisions.

PCI Dock is available by Essentials subscription.

• Download PCI Dock
• Subscribe to Essentials

P.S. Some devices have long name of manufacturer, example: D-Link System Inc
Post a comment, what name to substitute and short name, in this case: D-Link

Essentials and NeoWPS for OS/2 / eCS

2014-03-11 13:25:15 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software goes re-pack applications, extenders and drivers and release two packages:

• Essentials - utilities, fixes,
• NeoWPS - WPS extenders and WPS applications

If you have purchased NeoWPS components in the past then you have a discount or get free subscription for N monthes.

Contents of subscriptions:

• Essentials: LIP packages, SysInfo/2, PCI Dock, ..
• NeoWPS: Paino Launchpad, Sunny icons, PCM address book, Virtual keyboard, ..

ACPI, quick poll

2014-03-11 03:32:00 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Does ACPI driver work on your computer / laptop?

Post reports via web-form

The results will be published here: ACPI tested hardware (quick list)

1) From:

• Your name, email
• SHOW your name / or HIDE it
• email is always hidden and not recorded for mailing lists
• ACPI version: 3.21, 3.22. Old versions are not supported

2) If it works fine then post positive short report: 1 or 2 lines of text:
%version% / %model of computer% / %boot with ACPI% / %works with ACPI%
example:
ACPI 3.22.x / Thinkpad T61 / boots fine / works fine, suspend/resume - no, ..

3) If computer hangs with ACPI driver. and boots fine without ACPI.
ACPI 3.22.x / Thinkpad T430 / doesn't boot / none

What is the reason to collect this short reports?

• We don't have information about current level of ACPI support. it works fine for many computers but we don't see negative reports.
• The users are lazy to post detailed reports. To attract attention of users and make them share full reports it's necessary make many efforts, organize the process.

File Open Container is updated

2014-03-07 20:00:21 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

File Open Container is the replacement of system File Open Dialog (the dialog aimed to find and select files)

Example: FOC substitutes old Lotus Smart Suite dialogs

How to install FOC?

• If you have eCS 2.1 or above then FOC is available in your system, activate it. To get updates, download and install updated eCo Software runtime.
• If you have older version of eComStation then you can get FOC as part of NeoWPS extenders (contact us to get details)
• How to update FOC? Install the latest eCo Software runtime (Base and Win)

Whatsnew:

• Fixed hangs and other abnormally behaviour after failed attempt to show a preview of some files.
• Improved compatibility with applications of the Lotus SmartSuite family.
• Fixed tickets:

Homepage: http://ecomstation.ru/foc

PMMaps with GPS receiver support

2014-03-07 00:30:22 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

PMMaps application supports USB GPS now! You can use use eCS (OS/2 Warp) in the car (searching the route) or when walking in the forest.

General advantage of PMMaps/2 is the support of several sources. You can switch view to other sources: Google maps, Yandex maps, Bing, Navteq, OSM, Here (was Nokia), and many other (18 sources or more!)

All data is cached. You can cache maps while sitting in internet cafe and later find the way using cached data (if no internet connection).

Don't forget secure the laptop

Installation:

• Update eCo Software runtime
• Download and Install PMMaps (homepage)
• Setup GPS receiver (homepage -> Hardware)
• If you like the project then register and buy sponsor unit

Whatsnew:

• Significant changes and updates

The location of eCS computer is marked with orange pointer

eCo Labs tasks - searching sponsors and investors

2014-03-04 03:01:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software gives the opportunity to standalone / new developers, we are maintaining the queue of needed applications.

The list is very important, not all projects will be implemented, not all will be completed. We are searching the application and driver which will give the impulse to eComStation (As we did with eComStation 2.0 generation, when several drivers and applications were planned by eCo Labs and then implemented as commercial projects)

Queue of eCo Labs tasks (russian language).

The users from Europe and US can invest into the development of new native applications.

eComStation Left/Right: support of Virtual Machines

2014-02-25 18:03:22 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

In some cases we should protect eComStation, because our market is fragile and restricted. It's important to stimulate the users install the OS to real hardware, not to virtual machine.

• Is it necessary distribute eComStation as image for virtual machine? Answer: NO
• Is it necessary automatically install additions, if OS is installing to virtual machine? Answer: NO
• Is it necessary collaborate with the developers of virtual machines? Answer: there is no need to create special departments or select engineers for this tasks.
• Is it necessary restrict the functionality of OS running inside VM? Answer: Yes, some secondary functionality could be resticted (resolution of screen, restrictions in user interface, etc)

Previous discussions:

• eComStation Left/Right: Graphics setup utilities

PM123 Classic audio-player, 1.36

2014-02-25 01:05:02 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

PM123 continues to play sound even if CPU and hard drive are loaded with other tasks.

What is the advantage of Classic version from other forks?

• (Разработчик: Glassman)
• Classic version has equalizer (works for all decoders)
• New versions are improved: user interface (skins support) is improved, support of lossless audio is better

Sponsor the project:

You can support the development of this application Sponsors of PM123 Classic

Whatsnew (PM123 1.36):

• PM123 can be integrated to folder context menu.
• Added new remote control commands: 'info format' and 'info meta'.
• Moving and drawing the volume and position sliders became a bit more accurate.
• Added option that limit loading files to only files with extensions provided by a plugged decoders.
• The saving and restoring of the position of the vertical split bar of playlist and bookmarks was broken in 1.33 release. It has been fixed.
• Skinned window are now compatible with the Object Desktop.
• Fixed enormous size of the equalizer sliders on high-resolution displays.
• You can change order of the decoding and filtering plug-ins.

WVPLAY

• Can play WavPack audio files.
• Can play files from FTP and HTTP servers.
• Fully supports APE comment fields.

CDDAPLAY

• Now it is possible to limit CD drive speed while reading to avoid noise produced by some drives.
• Now you can easy clear FreeDB cache.
• Now you can turn on or off the Unicode support when exchanging with FreeDB.

Бесплатные программы для пользователей eComStation

2014-02-24 03:59:45 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software applications eCo Software is the largest developer of shareware applications for eComStation (IBM OS/2 Warp). We have invested many efforts and resources to develop all this applications.