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eCS InstallFest in Melbourne Australia
Assuming eCS GA code is available by early June (a reasonable assumption so far),
the Melbourne PC User Group OS/2 SIG has announced an eCS Install Fest to be held
on Saturday the 16th June.
Time: 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Location: Melbourne PC User Group rooms 27 Wells St South Melbourne
Walkthroughs of install every hour on the hour.
Internet support expected to be available throughout the day
Local participants who have ordered eCS will be supplied with their copies, installed
onto their machines. (Please RSVP John Angelico if this includes you)
Additional copies will be available for those who would like to purchase after
seeing successfull installs on other machines.
Final confirmation date: 10th June (just in case we don't get to GA or local
production hasn't occurred).
Local contact: John Angelico, co-convener OS/2 SIG at talldad@kepl.com.au
It's "eCS to GO!" in Melbourne
Best regards
John Angelico
OS/2 SIG Co-ordinator
Melbourne PC User Group, Inc
Victoria, AUSTRALIA
talldad@melbpc.org.au or talldad@kepl.com.au
The Philadelphia OS/2 User Group invites all interested computer users to attend
the May monthly meeting:
. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2000 7:00 - 10:00 PM
. The Episcopal Academy, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion, PA
. *** MAY 23rd FEATURE PRESENTATION ***
. -- OPTICAL NETWORKING FOR OS/2 --
Implementation of optical networks on OS/2 will be the the main feature at the
May 23rd meeting, to be presented by Philadelphia OS/2 member Vadim Kavalerov.
TCP/IP and Ethernet are the two computer networking technologies developed in
the 1970s that became de facto standards in the early 80's, and are currently used
in all BSD-derived operating systems, including OS/2. In the last decade, several
high-speed alternatives have emerged to address major shortcomings of insufficient
speed, poor bandwidth utilization, best-effort instead of guaranteed delivery, and
lack of network management protocols.
Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is one such major alternative technology. ATM
is based upon cell-switching rather than packet switching. It was built by telecommunication
companies in order to integrate voice, video and data networks into one. ATM standard
speeds range from 155 Mbps (OC-3) ~622 Mbps (OC-12) up to 40 Gbps. ATM is currently
the principal backbone networking technology; it carries over 60% of the Internet
traffic.
In the mid-90's, the leading developers of ATM envisioned it to replace TCP/IP
and Ethernet in the near future, and deliver voice and video to the desktop. However,
due to high initial cost and complexity, its application has been limited to Wide
Area Networks (WAN). Still, ATM adapters for the desktop computers are available,
and there are several of them that work on OS/2. They provide LAN Emulation that
can be used to integrate ATM, Token-Ring, and Ethernet networks into one.
Vadim will review the main principles behind ATM technology, and demonstrate
a small ATM network on OS/2 using PCI adapters from Fore Systems Fore PCA-200E ~LE155,
and Olicom RapidFire 616x, and an Olicom 9200 ATM backbone switch. He will show
how optical fiber and CAT-5 copper cabling can be used interchangeably on a 155
Mbps LAN. If time permits, switch configuration and management procedures will also
be demonstrated.
Barry Mann's REXX Section tutorial this month will cover writing procedures.
Specific topics will include writing procedures, passing parameters, returning results,
and variable scope. We will also field questions about the previous exercises.
Other agenda items include U/G business matters, OS/2 news, Q&A session,
new releases ~raffles. Free light refreshments.
Philadelphia OS/2 meetings are open and free for OS/2 users, their guests and
others interested in learning about OS/2 and associated technologies.
WE SUPPORT THE JAVA LOBBY: http://www.javalobby.org
Further information, directions to Episcopal Academy, and other useful information
about the OS/2 U/G activities may be found on our web site at http://www.phillyos2.org,
or contact U/G Leader Larry Lavins: llavins@worldnet.att.net,
or phone (215) 878-9609. - -
Larry Lavins llavins@worldnet.att.net
Leader, Philadelphia OS/2 User Group
SCOUG meeting May 19: eComStation World-Wide Release
The next meeting of the Southern California OS/2 User Group (SCOUG) will be next
Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 9:00 AM PDT, at Regal Lanes in Orange, 1485 N. Tustin
Ave.
eComStation World-Wide Release; New OS/2 Version To Intro at SCOUG
Serenity Systems (http://www.serenity-systems.com)
will roll out the world-wide release of eComStation (eCS) at the May 19th SCOUG
meeting. Kim Cheung, the driving force behind eComStation development and one of
SCOUG's popular presenters, will unveil eCS and show new surprises and newly-added
features during this international rollout presentation. Kim's unique method of
showering an audience with feature after feature usually leads to standing ovations.
"I'm so proud to finally have eComStation in full release", says Cheung.
"We've worked so hard and with so many beta testers to make sure that eCS meets
everybody's expectations".
Free eComStation Copies and Discount Pricing!
Serenity Systems is supplying several copies of eComStation as door prizes, and
special SCOUG pricing will be offered to attendees. You should not miss this meeting
and the opportunities it provides. Be there with Kim as he shows the next release
of OS/2!
We'll also have Q&A, a raffle, and then the Saturday SIG meetings:
Sundial SIG: They plan to start on a project to keep track of one's liquid assets
using Mesa 2.
Programming SIG: Inspired by Dallas Legan's SNMP presentation last month, they
will work on porting Net-SNMP to OS/2.
Help Desk chats now happen on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM PDT. If you've got a
problem with hardware or software, join the chat and ask for help. For further info,
go to http://www.scoug.com/chat/index.html
Sunday, June 3, 2:30 PM PDT meetings at Chapman University, Orange:
OS/2 Help Desk: Got problems with your system? Volunteers at the OS/2 Help Desk
will help you solve them. Bring your system and all related components along with
a detailed explanation of your problem.
Networking SIG: Will be providing help to members with various networking issues.
How to get to Regal Lanes:
>From the 55 freeway, exit Katella Ave. heading west. Turn right (north) at
the first major intersection onto Tustin Ave. At the next signal you'll find Regal
Lanes on your right. It's across from the Toyota of Orange dealership.
There's lots of parking on the south side of the building. Enter from the east
entrance of the building (farthest from Tustin Ave.), not the main (front) entrance
to the facility. Take the stairs to the 2nd floor; meeting rooms (and restrooms)
will be on your left.
Handicapped access is via an elevator by the front door.
OR: Go to http://www.scoug.com/directions.html;
there is a map to Regal Lanes, plus a more detailed map ~driving directions from
Yahoo!
How to get to Chapman University:
There are two ways to get directions:
1) Go to http://www.scoug.com/warpexpowest/sitemap.html
2) Go to http://www.mapquest.com/ and enter
the address 400 N. Center Street, Orange, CA.
You can park in any of the University lots for free on Sundays, but if you part
on the street, watch the signs carefully or else risk getting a parking ticket.
Come to Hashinger Hall Science Building, room 203. It's on the second floor and
there's an elevator for you to bring up your equipment.
Come and join us