OS/2 is a greatly different operating system for PC (ArcaOS, eComStation, IBM OS/2 Warp)
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It's 2016 year but nobody knows what way to select for OS/2.
First of all, eComStation development was going with
participation / support of professional people.
On the other side we understand that we were missing more recommendations
(More consultants, more analysis)
As result, eComStation project made several mistakes
(mistakes,
mistakes 2)
Every OS/2 user (ex-user) is professional in own own area (profession)
and can give recommendations based on own experience.
Let's collect thesis IF .. THEN ..
http://os2.guru/ifthen
to understand which choice is wrong, and which changes will help to achieve success.
Every month new updates for OS/2 / eComStation are released.
The drivers are updated by Arca Noae company (USA)
(Buy Arca Noae subscription)
Moreover, Arca Noae signed the agreement with IBM in the end of 2015, and goes
release new version of OS/2 in the end of 2016.
(Codename: Blue Lion).
It will be the 5-th generation of OS/2 (the same functionaltiy as eCS 2.x).
1) It is recommended install Neo OS/2 without dialogs.
The 1-st version of installer should and *must* install without dialogs.
User selects disk, the installer creates system volume on the hard drive and data volume
adds 2 null network adapters.
(Major part of Windows installation DVDs are expanding Windows without dialog
with the user)
Arca Noae has posted a new item, 'ACPI package version 3.23.01 released'
Arca Noae is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our ACPI Package
for OS/2 and eComStation version 3.23.01.
This release contains the following changes:
Updated to ACPICA 20150930. ACPI 6.0 is now supported.
Documentation updates and corrections.
Fixed a problem which caused a reboot on some systems when a trap occurred.
Automatically limit to Virtual Wire mode on systems [...]
You may view the latest post at
https://www.arcanoae.com/acpi-package-version-3-23-01-released/
We at Arca Noae would like to thank our development partners, bww bitwise works,
GmbH and http://Netlabs.org for their continued contribution to the OS/2 platform.
Monetary contributions to offset their operations costs may be made either
through Arca Noae at https://www.arcanoae.com or bww bitwise works, GmbH at
http://www.bitwiseworks.com.
To extend OS/2 market and add 1 user, it's necessary sell 1 PC with OS/2 pre-installed.
Seems that this new user will use this computer to make money (to use this computer as
machine designed to fulfill 1 task ((aimed to earn money)).
Current situation: there are no conditions to develop new solutions, because
for companies it's cheaper to buy Solutions based on Windows:
Windows PC:
1) cost of Windows license = 0 USD, (The PC was purchased with Windows pre-installed)
2) cost of application (point of sale, CMMS system, warehouse application) = N USD (example: 100 USD)
OS/2 PC:
1) cost of OS/2 license = 300 USD
2) cost of application, = N USD ($100)
3) expenses to setup OS/2 = X USD (example: $50)
As result, there are no conditions to sell cheap (not expensive) Solutions based on OS/2.
If the cost of Solution is high (for example, $10 000) then the cost of OS
license is not so significant and OS/2 Solution can compete by the cost.
But we don't have companies which can create this advanced/expensive Solutions.
(example, training machine to control Space ship).
How to resolve the problem? What is the direction of "OS/2 arrow"?
0) The cost of Commercial license should be lower than Home/Personal license.
(For example, when you buy 2 apples in a shop, you pay 1.0 usd per apple.
If you want buy 1000 apples then the shop gives you a discount, and you pay 0.9 usd per apple)
1a) Several companies should sell PC computers with OS/2 pre-installed.
1b) OS/2 distributor should reduce the cost of OS/2 license for this companies.
(ideal price: $20 ((equal to Windows cost)), more realistic: 30% discount).
So the cost of OS/2 license is reduced.
2a) The distributor (OS developer) should support (donate) the developer of
Ready for Use Solutions so the developer can reduce the cost of software.
2b) The distributor must promote the Solution at own homepage.
3) The distributor should make expenses to support the customer.
What will change if implement this suggestions?
The companies are interested to buy more OS/2 licenses to reduce expenses.
New solution may be developed => The sellings of OS/2 will grow.
What happens if keep the situation as is? (use old model of sellings)
No new solutions => The sellings of OS/2 go down
(because the sellings to companies which purchased OS/2
solutions in 90-th and 200x go down) => No resources to
develop the system.
Previous publications:
OS/2 arrows: 2.1: What components to include to OS?
A.1)
It's necessary include to OS/2 as many utilities and extenders as possible.
We talk about functions: service, disk, file utilities, .. software aimed to maintain the system.
Basic apps for users, any drivers.
Moreover, it's necessary include all demo versions of commercial software.
Those applications which are distributed with OS, have maximal sellings.
The applications which are not included - are used by <1% of users.
(The developer of OS is obligated create special conditions
for the developers of commercial software, because they define the area of OS usage).
A.2)
The users post the requests what functions to include:
Local system -> System setup -> there should be Device Manager, viewer of PCI devices.
* Desktop, click on picture -> there should be Convert command in popup menu,
new converters can be included to OS without discussions.
Programs -> Modern picture viewer should be included to the system.
Templates folder -> template of Address book, cards with personal information should be located there
System doesn't boot. The users want boot from DVD and start a Doctor to repair system.
This utility should be created (or Safe mode)
.. [+] Add your requests (we expect to see 50 - 100 offerings)
A.3) By default all new functions and not visible (installed but not running)
and popup by request of users.
Examples:
No need to create objects for Music Converts applications. Convert function
may be (hidden) inserted into object popup menu of audio files (objects)
No need to create 50 icons (objects) in Programs folder.
There should be 7+-2 (5 .. 9) folders, which contain other sub-folders.
And all dosenz of applications are sorted by this folders (categories)
A.4) Who manages the list of new functions? (modules which should be included to the OS)
The developer of OS or user groups.
A.5)
OS developer is publishing some requirements to new modules:
the utilities should me multi-language
quality: some requirements to quality
License to distribute the module with OS
(more)
A.6)
Formula: How to detect, is it necessary include the module to OS or not
This utility / feature is important for all users? then YES
Arca Noae company announced during Warpstock 2015 conference,
that they signed the agreement with IBM corporation regarding
the development and distribution of new OS/2 version.
Code name (temporary) for new operating system: Blue lion
