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lSwtcher V2.7 beta 1 available
The first beta of the new version of lSwitcher is available for download
at http://www.ece.msstate.edu/~avl1/lSwitcher/lsw270b1.zip . Please note
that this is a very early beta with some problems (although I tried to
make it stable enough for using) and incompletely implemented features.
See the file WHATSNEW.TXT for the list of new features that may not be
obvious, see KNOWNPROBLEMS.TXT for the list of problems that I am aware
of. For other problems that you may notice or suggestions please post here
or email me.
"This utility is a feature-rich replacement for the OS/2 PM Alt-Tab
switcher and includes a task switcher that works in full screen sessions.
The program can also be used with the Ctrl-Tab hot key combination.
Beginning from version 2.6 lSwitcher incorporates a convenient task bar.
Beginning from version 2.6 lSwitcher also exists in the form of widget for
XWorkplace WPS enhancer by Ulrich Möller. Functionality of both the
standalone application and the widget are very similar."
andrei
New add-ons for DrDialog on Hobbes!
Folks,
Just to let you know in case you don't follow the hobbes uploads: Chris
Wohlgemuth has just released a new set of DrDialog "extensions". You might
give it a try (I didn't yet, but surely will).
Download: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/drdialog-controls-0_1_4.zip
Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=drdialog-controls-0_1_4.zip
Here's what the hobbes info says:
"This Rexx DLL contains new controls for use with DrDialog. Available are
a percent bar, fly overhelp control, an image control which displays any
image file supported by OS/2 and a directory picker. Some functions are
included to set the parent<->child relationship of dialogs. BSD license,
includes source."
...sounds good, right? Especially that image part! ;)
Cheers
Thomas
DTAPE Beta 10 released
DTAPE Beta 10 has been released containing several fixes and improvements:
http://home.clara.net/orac/os2.htm
DTAPE is an OS/2 PM program which provides the facilities to record and
replay digital audio directly to/from disk - a digital tape recorder.
Features include peak level monitoring and unlimited .WAV file sizes (up
to 4GB).
DPLAY and DRECORD are VIO companion programs and DSG is a PM digital
signal generator.
Paul
20030822 kernels released on Testcase
This is a fixpack candidate build. Fixed problems include yet another
theseus/4 trap and backing out the regression that caused problems with
doing "DIR" on remote drives with non-US filenames.
[Moderator's note:
Download from ftp://testcase.boulder.ibm.com/ps/fromibm/os2/
"This contains fixes since xr_e002/xr_m015/mcp/acp. Important note: If you
use the OS/2 SES facility, you need a new sesdd32.sys dated April 2001 or
later to use this kernel. Also, a matching dump formatter (df_ret.exe),
provided separately, is required, if you want to analyze a dump from this
kernel. Finally, note that os2ldr is only required for the >64mb memory
detection mentioned below."
As always these are not officially supported by IBM unless they tell you
to use them.
**** Please send any followup to comp.os.os2.bugs on usenet. ****
Also note that files are only on IBM's testcase for 2-3 days, so if you
want to try these get them now. Make certain you back up any files
replaced and don't try these on a production system. Read any readme file
before applying any changes. If your system is working well, and you have
no problems addressed by these updates, do yourself a favour and don't
mess with this. You have been warned.
The UNI and SMP files are for WSeB/ACP/eCS Pro (SMP kernel) and the W4
files are for post FP15/MCP versions, including eComStation. Only use the
SMP kernel on a machine with more then one CPU.
Here are the latest changes in this version, as posted in the readme file.
(See the Readme for a complete listing):
Fixes to problems that exist in released code:
20030822 14/096
PJ29349 Trap in ThePD_Get (another theseus/4 trap)
PJ28318 problems accessing non-US filenames (regression due to PJ29234)
(related fix to cmd.exe to back out bogus changes will be
available in next fixpack)]
Stalker Software to exhibit and present at Warpstock 2003.
Stalker Software is the technology leader in messaging and collaboration
solutions. They will be exhibiting as well as giving a presentation
session on their flagship product CommuniGate Pro at Warpstock 2003.
Focused on global telecommunications, ISP/ASP, enterprise and education
markets, the company has more than ten years of experience in designing
and developing networking and communication software and products.
CommuniGate Pro supports more than 30 operating system/hardware
combinations and provides the most advanced, robust unified messaging
solution, optimized to provide email, collaboration, wireless and voice
messaging all on a single message store. It also delivers high performance
integrated messaging of many types of content on a centralized platform,
efficiently and reliably, as a result of its open standards-based
architecture.
For more on Stalker Software and CommuniGate Pro visit their web site at
http://www.stalker.com
Warpstock 2003 will be at the Doubletree Airport Hotel in San Francisco,
California, the weekend of October 18 and 19. You can place your
reservation via the web : Online hotel reservation https://secure.hilton.com/en/dt/res/choose_dates.jhtml?&hotel=SFOAODT&spec_plan_desc=Warpstock&spec_plan=CDTWRS
This link will give you our special rate plan of $85 a night(single or
double), which will available for 5 days prior and after Warpstock, so
make your plans to visit San Francisco, the City by the Bay. Register for
Warpstock 2003 online at http://www.bamart.com/warpstockinc. While you
are there you might want to consider buying one of the Warpstock 2002 golf
shirts we have on sale. We have a few in various sizes in both white and
red (for the first time available for sale to the public).
Warpstock, Inc., is a North Carolina corporation. The Warpstock annual
conference is a gathering of OS/2 users, developers, and vendors from
around the world for the purpose of education and advocacy. More
information is available at the Warpstock web site : http://www.warpstock.org
Win95Key v3.09
From: http://www.os2world.com
Win95Key v3.09 is available for download at hobbes:
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=win95key_v309.zip
"The program is written in the way that allows to assign new actions
easily and (for developers) to increase its functionality using plugin
scheme. Starting from version 3 the kbdfix utility is included in the
package. It allows to use keys that do not return correct scancode in OS/2
PM and cannot be used in OS/2 in standart manner (e.g. Power and Sleep
buttons and some Multimedia buttons)."
new uniaud 20030821
Web site: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/uniaud.php
Download: http://www.laemmlin.net/mirror/uniaud/uniaud20030821.zip
Support Forum: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/forum.list.php?f=6
Changes:
21-08-2003
Vladest: Reworked SG memory functions to meet latest EMU10K changes in
ALSA code
Vladest: EMU10K (SB Live!) fixed
"Purpose
The goal of the UniAud project is creation of universal audio driver
based on ALSA project. Authors NOT undertake to add new cards that are
lacking to support in ALSA project, but as far as possible is going to
refresh UniAud with latest ALSA sources. Bugfixes for hardware specific
code will do correspond with ALSA fixes. Also, it's possible some
nuances, but in most cases we are going to do in this way. Authors plane
to create new and unique API for enable to use all resources and features
of modern audio cards. It's API will use neither DART no other exists
OS/2's audio subsystems.
Project Status
The UniAud is currently undergoing development, but in the interim you
can download the beta versions. All of the work on this project is done
in spare time and is distributed under GNU licensing guidelines. If you
know of some new features that you'd like to see implemented, or even if
you'd just like to do something nice for the authors, you can always make
a financial contribution! To find out how you can help the UniAud Team,
please mail us at ua2@os2.kiev.ua. Also you can make your donation to
UniAud on BMT Micro site.
Current Features
* PCI sound cards support (see. soundcards page)
* Digital Controllers support (for AC'97 codec)
* AC'97 codecs support
* auto detect of installed audio card "
AFPL Ghostscript 8.11 released
As of 16 Aug 2003
Direct download URL:
ftp://mirror.cs.wisc.edu/pub/mirrors/ghost/AFPL/gs811/gs811os2.zip
General GSv/GS homepage URL: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/index.html
" Ghostscript is the name of a set of software that provides:
* An interpreter for the PostScript (TM) language, with the ability to
convert PostScript language files to many raster formats, view them on
displays, and print them on printers that don't have PostScript language
capability built in;
* An interpreter for Portable Document Format (PDF) files, with the
same abilities;
* The ability to convert PostScript language files to PDF (with some
limitations) and vice versa; and
* A set of C procedures (the Ghostscript library) that implement the
graphics capabilities that appear as primitive operations in the
PostScript language."
eBayWatch/2 ver 1.09n
Hello All,
I have uploaded ver 1.09n to -
http://www.eclipse.net/~knkrchnr
This update is for page changes eBay has made in the
item and search results pages.
As usual, any feedback of things strange or broken is appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken
"eBayWatch/2 is an auction management tool for OS/2 users. It works solely
with the eBay auction site. It is meant to aid the user in searching for,
monitoring and bidding on auction items. eBayWatch/2 is copyright
freeware.
Required -
1) partition with long filename support (hpfs/jfs)
2) rexxutil.dll and rxsock.dll in libpath
3) must start from its work directory, or a program object which sets the
work directory "
RSJ CD Writer for OS/2 5.03
RSJ has released an update to their CD/DVD writer software for OS/2. In
case people weren't aware, starting with 5.0 RSJ now supports writing to
DVD media.
URL: http://www.rsj.de/stage/en/cdwriter/cd_os2.asp
Download:
English: http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/5.03/cdwos2us.exe
German: http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/5.03/cdwos2d.exe
French: http://www2.rsj.de/pub/cdwos2/5.03/cdwos2fr.exe
Changes RSJ CD Writer for OS/2
5.03
* freedb: refuse to submit CD data if not all track titles are filled
in
* minor bug in BurnProof support fixed
New wvgui 20030819
Web site: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/wv.php
Download: http://www.laemmlin.net/mirror/wvgui/wvgui20030819.zip
Support Forum: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/forum.list.php?f=1
Changelog:
PLEASE! Remove VIDEO2.INI first!
19.08.2003
Fixed trap when WIN32 audio codec loading (VoxWare ACM codec now works)
Added VoxWare codec to wincodecs.zip. unpuck it to your ODIN\system32
directory
and add to system.ini in section [drivers32] line "msacm.voxacm160 =
vct3216.acm"
"The program is representing GUI for WarpVision created by Alex Strelnikov
It is not "launcher" for WV CLI, but includes latest WV CLI features In
future, these sparated projects will be combined in one
plays video media formats: mpeg1/2, avi, asf, mov, mp3 audio, wav
audio codecs support (pcm, mp3, ac3, wma1, wma2, ms adpcm, mp4)
HWENDIVE/WarpOverlay support (color in YUV422)
autodetecting color scheme (not always works correctly)
fullscreen and windowed mode
aspect ratio on and off in windowed mode
skin support
playlist support
plays last played file (from stop place)
VCD support
basic DVD support (uncrypted)
DVD subtitles support
OSD support (On Screen Display)
reading and writing playlists in WinAmp format
drag'n'drop to playlist and control window (files and directories)
play loop for files and lists
basic (due lack of drivers which support > 2 channels except Ruediger
"Rudi" Ihle CMedia drivers) multichannel audio support
PNG support for skins (thanks to Igor Saveliev aka gorynych)
pipe interface
Remote control support (Using Remote control daemon from TVSHOW project)
Single copy running: when wv already running, second wv just exit if
second wv have file name as parameter, wv pass it to first copy, which
start play it immedeately
Video snapshots"
New Uniaud driver 20030819
Web site: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/uniaud.php
Download: http://www.laemmlin.net/mirror/uniaud/uniaud20030819.zip
Web Forum: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/forum.list.php?f=6
19.08.2003 - New drop of UNIAUD
Added a couple of cards Updated a couple of drivers :)
Purpose
The goal of the UniAud project is creation of universal audio driver
based on ALSA project. Authors NOT undertake to add new cards that are
lacking to support in ALSA project, but as far as possible is going to
refresh UniAud with latest ALSA sources. Bugfixes for hardware specific
code will do correspond with ALSA fixes. Also, it's possible some
nuances, but in most cases we are going to do in this way. Authors plane
to create new and unique API for enable to use all resources and features
of modern audio cards. It's API will use neither DART no other exists
OS/2's audio subsystems.
Project Status
The UniAud is currently undergoing development, but in the interim you
can download the beta versions. All of the work on this project is done
in spare time and is distributed under GNU licensing guidelines. If you
know of some new features that you'd like to see implemented, or even if
you'd just like to do something nice for the authors, you can always make
a financial contribution! To find out how you can help the UniAud Team,
please mail us at ua2@os2.kiev.ua. Also you can make your donation to
UniAud on BMT Micro site.
Current Features
* PCI sound cards support (see. soundcards page)
* Digital Controllers support (for AC'97 codec)
* AC'97 codecs support
* auto detect of installed audio card
Mozilla Firebird 0.6.1 for OS/2 refreshed with Java plugin support
Javier Pedemonte of IBM has refreshed the Mozilla Firebird 0.6.1 release
with support for the Java plugins. Please report any issues (or just to
say thanks) to.news://secnews.netscape.com/netscape.public.mozilla.os2
Mozilla Firebird web site: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firebird/
" Mozilla Firebird is a speedy, full-featured browser that makes browsing
more efficient than ever before. Firebird includes:
* comprehensive popup controls to keep unwanted advertising off your
desktop;
* a tab browsing mode that lets you open several pages in a single
window, allowing you to load links in the background without leaving the
page you're on;
* integrated Google search ;
* industry leading accessibility with Find As You Type - find links
and page text by simply typing;
* simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more
effectively;
* a streamlined browser window that lets you see more of the page than
any other browser while at the same time being more configurable;
* a large variety of free downloadable extensions and themes that add
specific functionality and visual changes to the browser;
...and a number of other details that work together with you to help you
get the most out of your time online.
Mozilla Firebird 0.6.1 is a Technology Preview. While this software works
well in most cases, generally well enough to be relied upon as your
primary browser, we make no guarantees of its performance or stability in
its pre-1.0 state and it should not be relied upon for mission-critical
tasks. See License Agreement for more information. "
http://ftp34.newaol.com/pub/firebird/releases/0.6.1/contrib/MozillaFirebird-0.6.1-os2.zip
HB Object Inspector 0.5.0c released
Today HB Object Inspector 0.5.0c was released.
HB Object Inspector is free clone of Object Inspector, one of the most
appreciated parts of Stardock's Object Desktop.
NOTE: Although the GUI of the program looks very similar to Stardock's
Object Inspector, they do not have a single line of code in common. This
is a completely new implementation.
Which features does HB Object Inspector currently have?
- It can create WarpIN WPI packages from desktop folders!!! (note,
however that only
the desktop structure is stored and not the associated files!)
- It can create REXX scripts from desktop folders!!!
- It is possible to manipulate certain object settings.
This software is released in the hope that is useful under the General
Public License.
VX-REXX source is included.
Search: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=hbinspect050c.zip
Incoming: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/hbinspect050c.zip
Proposed location: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/hbinspect050c.zip
Best regards,
Herwig Bauernfeind
SEPTEMBER 2003 OS/2 CONNECT NEWSLETTER
PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA (August 18, 2003) - M. Bryce & Associates (MBA)
today announced the release of the September issue of OS/2 CONNECT, a
freeware newsletter distributed through the various computer networks and
bulletin boards.
The newsletter is implemented as a web page at: http://www.os2ss.com/connect/. Its HTML files are also available for
downloading and viewing locally. The file is named CON0903.ZIP. The
newsletter includes the following sections:
Title & Publisher
Editorial Page (Installing Mozilla for OS/2)
World Reports (Scandinavia)
News & Press Releases
Graphic of the Month
Calendar of Events
Bulletin Boards
Internet Addresses & Locations
Telephone & Fax Numbers
Team OS/2
OS/2 User Groups
Who's Who of OS/2
Publications
- Books
- Periodicals
- Videos
OS/2 Tips, Tricks & Keys
Products & Services
A 1README.TXT file is attached to the .ZIP file explaining how to install
and view the newsletter using standard web browsers, such as the Netscape
Navigator.
OS/2 CONNECT is distributed electronically to the following:
1. On the Internet:
World Wide Web:
OS/2 CONNECT home page (HTML)
http://www.os2ss.com/connect/
OS/2 WORLD (Mirror site in Europe)
http://www.os2world.com/connect/
Yahoo! OS/2 CONNECT Discussion Group in the "Files"
section (for members only):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/os2conect/files/con0903.ZIP
FTP Site: hobbes.nmsu.edu
(/pub/os2/info/newsltr/connect) or (/pub/incoming)
2. Commercial Networks:
America Online
In the OS/2 Forum (Ctrl+K, "os2"), under "OS/2 News
Magazines" or specifically at:
http://aolsvc.downloadcenter.aol.com/categoryn.jsp2?platform=2&cat=1437
NOTE: You can also access our Web site through AOL's
"OS/2 on the 'Net" section in the OS/2 Forum;
select "OS/2 Publications Websites."
The OS/2 CONNECT HTML files may be distributed free of charge.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Tim Bryce
Editor, OS/2 CONNECT
M. Bryce & Associates (MBA)
a division of M&JB Investment Company (M&JB)
3310 U.S. Alt. 19
P.O. Box 1637
Palm Harbor, FL 34682-1637
United States
Tel: 727/786-4567
Fax: 727/786-4765
E-Mail: timb001@attglobal.net
WWW: http://www.os2ss.com/connect/
MBA: Developers of the "PRIDE" Information Factory(R) & Batch Manager
Since 1971: "Software for the finest computer - the Mind"
OS/2eZine August 2003 issue
http://www.os2ezine.com/
IN THIS ISSUE:
From The Editor Isaac Leung
Going step by step...
Reviews
VTeX/2
Isaac Leung looks at document processing with VTeX/2
Neptune Project
Isaac Leung checks out the Neptune Project
Articles
OS/2 is Boring, Number 13
Bas Heijermans is busy this week.
Useful Programs for a Useful OS
Carlos de Luna Saenz introduces some of his favourite software.
The Art Department
Tim Swank has some cool desktops for you.
Forums
Ask John
John Bijnens answer your OS/2 questions in this ongoing forum.
new z! version
Theres a new version of z! @
http://dink.org/z/zmsgbase.html?read=S8W6W2V6H8
This release includes several bugfixes, recursive tagging/dir change by
substring and more!
"whatsnew:
x preserve timestamp with file move/copy
x fixed: don't crash if dest. runs out of space with copy/move
x added: alt-s (scan highlighted dir/drive for substring, add matches to
playlist)
x added: alt-d (scan highlighted dir/drive for substring, change to that
directory)
x added: modified del key to delete an empty directory
x added: alt-n (create new directory)
x fixed: misc. minor bugs
x fixed: playforever w/streams
x fixed: 'g' option to load a remote playlist
x added: -s commandline parameter to reduce the priority to idle while
decoding .mp3 -> .wav"
Web site: http://dink.org/z/ "a super-cool mp3 player for os/2!"
regards,
- dink (http://dink.org)
TVShow/2 0.9.5
TVShow is a program that, when used in conjunction with BT878-based cards,
brings TV to the OS/2 desktop. I wrote this program because the existing
desktop TV solutions slow down other programs on my OS/2 system.
Current features
* Windowed display of colour and black & white video, through on any
video card supporting DIVE
* Support for PAL and SECAM-encoded colour
* Dynamic regulation of picture parameters
* Channel setup (configurable from video.cfg file)
* Enablement of sound
Note: The last two items have only been tested with AverMedia TVPhone98
Coming soon
* Autosearching of channels
* Ability to change channels (channel surfing! woohoo!)
* Support for TV cards other than the AverMedia TVPhone98
Changes in 0.9.5:
color bar test
fullscreen mode (activated by menu or 'f' key)
float popup menu (right click on video window)
fixed no NICAM sound (missed NICAM prescale) (Tested in D/K NICAM
mode)
Website: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/tvshow.php
Web forum: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/forum.list.php?f=4
Download: ftp://ftp.os2.kiev.ua/tvshow/tvshow095.RAR
Security/2 updated to Alpha 0.1.5
Better UNIX then UNIX.
Security/2 is a multi-user system for OS/2. It provides controlled access
to files, drives, drivers and other OS/2 stuff, based on access control
list for each user.
Structure.
Security/2 has modular structure, can be easily (I hope ;)) extended and
provides an API for developers to enable their applications be multi-user.
Using Security/2.
Most of the Security/2 utilities are open sourced, that provides
additional help for developers.
Web site: http://os2.kiev.ua/en/sses.php
Download: ftp://ftp.os2.kiev.ua/sses/sses-alpha-0.1.5.zip
eAccounts v1.00 RC5
eAccounts is an account manager for os2 and ecs.
It is a data base application to manage your account data like passwords,
PIN codes, user-ids etc. The database is able to record text and binary
data (e.g. key files for registered shareware).
Download:
http://www.subsys.de/eacc/eAcc1RC5.Zip
Enjoy!
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