October 24, 1998 Source: Tom Stevic (stevic@ibm.net)
From the WinCast TV OS/2 mail list:
Hello,
When I set up this list I promised that traffic would be light, but maybe I've
been a little too quiet. I apologize for not making regular progress reports, but
I can assure we are making headway with our OS/2 TV card drivers.
We have successfully extended IBM's GRADD architecture to allow our TV cards
to DMA video directly into VGA memory. This was probably the most technically challenging
part of the project. What this means is that video can be blitted directly into
the VGA memory space without any processor intervention. This allows us to display
a 640 X 480 video image at 30 frames per second with very little CPU utilization.
The drivers also work quite well with VGA's that don't support GRADD. In this
case the CPU is responsible for moving the video across the PCI bus. If you have
any class of Pentium Processor on your motherboard you should be able to view video,
but at a reduced frame rate on slower machines.
While the "technically challenging" part of the job is basically done,
some of the more mundane yet important parts of the driver are still being worked
on. Hauppauge's latest TV cards use three different (but closely related) video
decoder chips, numerous sound processors and about twelve different tuners to support
a worldwide market. The task of detecting the hardware on a particular TV card,
then programming that hardware to operate in a particular country is not simple.
Video formats, crystal frequencies and tuning standards all need to be programmed.
Sometimes I wish we were in the audio business, after all, sound is sound :-) We
are working closely with Abbotsbury Software to ensure this gets done in a timely
manner. Our goal is to support as many Hauppauge cards as possible with minimal
user setup required.
In my previous posting I mentioned that many OS/2 drivers lack the "polish"
and support of Windows drivers. Our driver is in that state now. It is time for
us to take the next step if we want to. The driver currently supports only a limited
subset of the Hauppauge cards capabilities. We have a driver that is useful for
OEM applications that don't require a tuner, sound support or easy setup. This is
a dangerous situation for those of us who use OS/2 at home and want to use the Hauppauge
card for TV and video capture. We could stop development at this point and fund
the work that has already been done through OEM sales to customers who have badging,
medical imaging or security applications. Of course the drivers would be freely
available to non commercial, individual users (that's probably everyone on this
list).
I didn't start this project for commercial users. My intent from the start was
to bring something to the OS/2 home user, and partially fund it through commercial
licenses. In order to fund the final stage of this project, Hauppauge is prepared
to produce a CD that will sell for $30. I've started work on this:
WarpTV - IBM's TV application - I have permission to distribute IBM's WarpTV
on our CD. IBM was very generous and requires we pay only a small royalty. While
I have not tested the application with the current driver set, IBM and Abbotsbury
are prepared to work together to ensure compatibility. This is very good news. I
would hate to have to fund the development of a TV application. Thank you IBM UK!!!
GRADD Drivers - I have no commitment from IBM Austin yet, but we should be able
to put the driver set on our CD.
Latest Fix Packs - Again, no commitment form IBM yet, but I'm talking with them
about it.
CUSeeMe/2 - I've been in contact with the author and pending the resolution of
a few technical issues we should be able to put this shareware on the CD. As with
all shareware, we will only distribute it, it's up to you to register it.
StWTV - Stefan Milcke's TV Application - I've been in contact with Stefan. The
WinCast driver doesn't support many of the features he needs at this time (tuner
support is not fully implemented), but we hope to add all the functionality his
TV application requires. I think we will be able to put his shareware on our CD.
MainActor/2 - This video editing package is a great way to have fun with the
Hauppauge WinCast cards. I've contacted them and they are happy to have us distribute
their latest version. Again, it will be up to you to register it.
With the exception of IBM's WarpTV application, everything on the CD is being
given to Hauppauge for free. This means that all proceeds from the CD will go directly
towards TV card driver development for OS/2. Once I have a final list of what we
can put on the CD I'll take an informal poll of the folks on this list to determine
if we should proceed.
Before I go, I'd like to thank Mr. Tim Snape of Abbotsbury software. He has taken
every opportunity to add functionality to the Hauppauge TV card drivers on his own
time. I would also like to thank the Network Computing (formerly PSP) people at
IBM's Austin facility for hosting Tim and I in August and allowing us access to
their technical staff. IBM UK for allowing us to distribute their WarpTV application.
And finally, once again to Paul Hethmon for hosting this list. (Inet.Mail Internet
Mail Server http://www.hethmon.com)
That's all folks,
John Rodriguez
Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc.
email: warptv@erols.com
File Browser Beta 3 is now available at:
http://www.datacomm.ch/~cbratschi/fbrowser/fbrowser.zip
What is FileBrowser?
File Browser is a file manager with enhanced capabilities:
- File manager
- Web browser
- File viewer (graphics, Netscape plug-ins)
- WPS support
and several other features
What's new in Beta 3?
- Cache bugs fixed
- Full Netscape plug-in support (Navigator 2.02 and Communicator 4.04)
- Many other improvements
Screenshots:
Main window:
http://www.datacomm.ch/~cbratschi/fbrowser/fbrowser.gif
Acrobat plug-in:
http://www.datacomm.ch/~cbratschi/fbrowser/acrobat.gif
Directory settings:
http://www.datacomm.ch/~cbratschi/fbrowser/dirset.gif
The final version will be Shareware. This beta version works until 11/15/1998.
The File Browser home page is at:
http://www.datacomm.ch/~cbratschi/
NFTP v1.40 has been released. This is a multi-platform (OS/2, BeOS, Unix, Win32)
text mode FTP client. New in this version:
You can download a copy from http://www.ayukov.com/nftp/index.html
Data Representations has released Simplicity for Java 1.1 beta 1a at:
http://www.datarepresentations.com
Simplicity for Java was demonstrated at Warpstock 98 and was a real show stopper.
WHAT'S NEW
The following is a list of major new features and improvements in the Simplicity
for Java 1.1 beta 1a.
The RSU installation program has been updated to version 1.81, although the Software
Updates page does not link to it, and there is no version history listed.
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/os2/rsu/rsuinst.181
rsuinst is the program started by your browser when you apply OS/2 fixpacks over
the web.
The long-awaited OS/2 version of MainActor/2 v2 just entered into a public beta.
MainActor/2 v2 features a complete new program, called MainActor/2 Sequencer, a
timeline based full-featured video sequencer with hundreds of video transitions,
video effects and video paths.
The package also consists of the v1.x components of MainActor/2, namely MainActor/2
VideoEditor and MainView/2 which feature a new DIVE Subsystem to resolve some video
driver conflicts in the playback engine.
The public beta version can be downloaded from MainConcept's web site at:
http://www.mainconcept.com
The BlueCAD utilities home page has some new additions. Well worth checking out!
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Peaks/4320/bluecad.html
Adaptec has released new (10/21/98) drivers for their 78xx chipsets:
ftp://ftp.adaptec.com/pub/BBS/os2/
This driver is version 2.3, the recently released IBM version is 2.11. The last
version from Adaptec caused problems with RSJ CD Writer; hopefully, that has been
fixed.
IBM has a special opportunity (as they say) for ISVs. Join IBM's Visual Age Object
Connection Partners in Development Program and you can qualify to receive at no
charge:
There are no membership fees. To qualify you must be a commercial ISV that creates
products for sale.
Obtain a form from the Solution Developer Program (SDP) by asking about Visual
Age Objection Connection Partners in Development program or by sending email to
objconn@us.ibm.com. To get the materials
more quickly, specify that you want them faxed rather than mailed, include your
organization's name, your name and fax number. When completed, fax the form to 919-254-0472.
For more information visit:
http://www.developer.ibm.com/welcome
[VA Java Enterprise contains:
DB2 v5 Personal Edition - OS/2, Win3.1, Win95, WinNT
DB2 v5 Software Developer's Kit
DB2 v5 Universal Database Extenders
Net.Data for OS/2, AIX, Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX and SCO
Visual Age Object Connection Partners CD version 2.0
Visual Age for Java Team Server
Visual Age for Java Enterprise v2.0 for OS/2, NT, Win9x]
Yuri Dario has at last released the OS/2 port of SANE 0.74:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Peaks/4320/sane2.html
New in this release:
Hi,
We are currently developping a password synchroniser. It's main function would
be to forward the password changes on the OS/2 DC to other OS/2 DC's and (!!) other
platforms (such as NT, RACF, DB2/2...). No changes required to the client side.
So far it is looking good, a prototype is running.
We would like to have some input from you all. What are you interested in? Which
functions would you like to see? Where would you use this?
The packaging is not decided yet.
If you have something to say : AccMon@ibm.net
It all started with an NET.ACC Monitor...:-)
=== BEGIN IACT ANNOUNCEMENT===
From: Diane Gartner, IACT Co-ord., at dgwhiz@earthling.net
Date: October 23rd, 1998
Subject: IACTion Project 2 -- IACT's "Testimonial Project"
TO: Consumers, programmers, business owners, users of *all* platforms and common
computer technologies & services.
If you use prefer to use one of the many platforms not made by Microsoft, such
as OS/2, Linux, Unix, NetWare, BeOS, MacOS, BSD, EPOC, etc. -- or if you simply
wish to enjoy free, open access to the Internet and new satellite technologies --
then IACTion Project 2 needs your support now! This is IACT's "Testimonial
Project," expanding upon our first IACTion Letter project back in May '98,
which had brought strong responses from the wider community of computer users. Among
those responses were some impressive testimonials from people who have been personally
and professionally affected by the Microsoft monopoly.
Even with government lawsuits against Microsoft, that company's monopoly still
is threatening our basic rights to choose and use technology. Just as Microsoft
is entering different, new sectors of the technology market and using several tactics,
it makes sense for a grass-roots organization such as IACT to take several different
steps toward winning our fight in the "court of public opinion."
As members of that public, IACT will be posting a new collection of testimonials,
contributed by ordinary consumers, business owners, programmers and computer users,
and offered as evidence that nearly all of us are affected on a daily basis by the
Microsoft monopoly. If you yourself have been restricted by a "Microsoft-only"
type of bias or requirement, then here's your chance to give testimony.
To get the essential details such as What, When and Where you may contribute
to IACTion Project 2, please visit the `Connections` section of our website at:
http://pages.cthome.net/iact/iact-tell.html
and be sure to share that URL, along with this announcement, with your friends
and colleagues.
Diane Gartner
Co-ordinator,
International Alliance for Compatible Technology
http://pages.cthome.net/iact/
Master of the Empire preordering begins now! Product GA: November 1 1998
Preorder price $20.00 + s/h. Master of the Empire is shipped on a CD.
ScreenShots : http://www.physics.purdue.edu/~crh/MOTE
Ordering Page : https://secure.falcon-net.net/BMT/order1271.html
Description:
Master of the Empire is a game of conquest, economic struggles, and resource
control. The random world generator provides an infinite number of worlds to conquer.
Your objective is to brutally exterminate all opposition to your regime and unite
the world under your banner! To accomplish this you must destroy or control all
of the cities on the planet.
There are many ways to achieve this, through deceptive military tactics or even
economic strangleholds on your enemies are possible! Master of the Empire also provides
the ability to load in custom built worlds as well as full blown campaigns. Campaigns
are a series of linked battles, that could take place on the same world or on foreign
planets!
Features:
How do I order Master of the Empire for OS/2?
Goto BMT Micros secure web site and order it from there.
Ordering Page : https://secure.falcon-net.net/BMT/order1271.html
From Yahoo news - http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/981022/cij.html
'Gerstner, in his fifth year at the helm of the world's largest computer maker
and one of the main companies to popularize the PC, made the comments in an interview
Thursday with cable television network CNBC.
``The era of the PC is over,'' Gerstner said.
In its place will be a new model of so-called network computing. While PCs will
still sit on nearly every desk, the programs, data and other information will reside
on powerful computer servers linked by networks. Coupled with the proliferation
of the Internet, this new model will allow small companies to function as bigger
companies with deeper pockets, and allow large companies to push further into international
markets, Gerstner said.'
'Gerstner, though far from a technologist, brought to IBM a maniacal focus on
its customers -- something the executive said IBM lacked.
``We had to focus this company maniacally on the customer,'' Gerstner said. ``We
eliminated a lot of the internal focus.'''
XFolder V0.81 beta is out. The new version is available at:
http://www2.rz.hu-berlin.de/~h0444vnd/os2.htm
For those who are not familiar with XFolder yet: XFolder is a collection of WPS
replacement classes, adding a number of those features to your desktop which you've
always missed (I hope).
Since V0.80, XFolder is freeware under the GPL. That means:
!!! The full source code is now available. !!!
National Language Support for Japanese is already finished. Dutch, Italian, French,
Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish have been announced to me to be in the works.
Please check my homepage frequently to see the currently available NLS packages.
Note however that this is (still) a BETA VERSION. I am releasing this version
into the public to get feedback; for the previous version (V0.80), I was drowning
in bug reports, but apparently this version is running much better.
--> In a word: Make a WPS backup before installing.
On my homepage, I am now maintaining a public bug list so you can see what's
running well and what's not. Please read this before installing or contacting me.
Thanks.
Main XFolder features are:
And dozens of little enhancements which cannot all be listed here.
New with V0.81:
Thanks to everyone who has supported me in the past. XFolder wouldn't be what
it is today without your help.
Centari Computers is proud to annouce that we have our winners for the 40x Cd-rom
Drive and other prizes.
They are:
1st Place: Kenneth Kuttner
2nd Place: William Rushmore
3rd Place: John Stewart
Gentlemen, if you haven't checked you E-Mail, HURRY UP! :)
I want to thank everyone who stopped by and entered the contest. I was impressed
with the response that we received and have decide that we will try to conduct another
contest before Christmas, so keep an eye on the site and if you need 100% OS/2 Hardware,
think CENTARI COMPUTERS!
OS/2 Headquarters now has a short summary of the highly-successful Warpstock
'98 meeting in Chicago. The Warpstock people are already looking for bids for WS99
and WS2000.
OS/2 Headquarters can be found at http://www.os2hq.com
I'm uploading a first beta of Batch Editor to Hobbes
ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/baed001.zip
the definitive path will probably be:
ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu//pub/os2/apps/editors/baed001.zip
Batch Editor is a small multithreaded PM application which allows to find and
replace a list of strings in one or more files. You can use it to edit text files
or binary files. Replacing paths references in the system files and application
INI files you can use it to update them when you move an application to a different
path. You can even use it on your system files, when moving your OS/2 installation
to a different drive/partition, by replacing all the partition letter occurrences.
Please report any bugs, problems, wanted features to my email address:
alexcant@tin.it
alexcant@pandora.it
My homepage (I'll update it soon):
http://acsoft.ghostbbs.ml.org
I just found out that a new MPTS (Converged stack WR08610) is available at:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/ps/products/mpts/fixes/english-us/wr08610_conv/
"The new MPTS FixPak 8610 is a upgrade for all previous MPTS-Releases (including Warp 3 Connect, Warp 4 and TCP/IP 4.1). It upgrades the TCP/IP Stack from v4.0x (16Bit) to v4.20 (32Bit)."
--Jens Wiessner (Jens.Wiessner@rfi.de)
The Virtual OS/2 International Consumer Education has posted nearly 100 pictures
taken at Warpstock '98 to its website at http://www.os2voice.org/.
Remember great times, see yourself, and if you weren't able to attend, see what
you missed!
Following my Warpstock Session, "Setting Up a SOHO Network", a number
of people requested that the presentation be put online somewhere. The presentation
is now available at:
http://www.mcs.net/~dameiss/OS2Networking/SOHO.html
P3P parser http://www.alphaWorks.ibm.com/formula/P3P Platforms: OS/2, Windows 95 and NT P3P parser is a P3P protocol parser and constructor written in 100% pure Java.
The package (com.ibm.p3p) contains classes and methods for parsing, generating,
manipulating and evaluating P3P proposals and responses. It also contains a parser
and evaluator for "A P3P Preference Exchange Language" (APPEL). |
RuleBasedNumberFormat http://www.alphaWorks.ibm.com/formula/RBNF Platforms: All Java Enabled Plaform RuleBasedNumberFormat was originally written to provide an internationalizable
way of writing out numeric values in words. Different languages vary considerably
in how they express numbers. Traditionally, applications that needed to spell out
numeric quantities in words simply had a function that did this, and this function
had to be rewritten for each language the program was localized for. RuleBasedNumberFormat
provides a way to put number-spellout descriptions into resources, saving you from
having to recompile your program for each localized version. We provide number-spellout
rules for several common languages. |
StringSearch http://www.alphaWorks.ibm.com/formula/StringSearch Platforms: All Java Enabled Platforms Sorting and searching non-English text presents number of challenges that many
English speakers are not even aware of. The primary source of difficulty is accents,
which have very different meanings in different languages, and sometimes even within
the same language. There are other problems as well. Fast, table-based search algorithms
must be adapted for use with Java's large, Unicode character set. Some languages
have multi-character sequences that sort as if they were one character. And so on. StringSearch solves these problems so you don't have to think about them. It
will do the right thing for any locale or collation sequence that you specify. |
JHelper http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/alphaBeans/ Platforms: All Java Enabled Platforms The main purpose of JHelper is to create and display help systems as well as
tool-tips (hints) for Java applications/applets, including the ability to display
help index and contents if they have been created. |
Install Toolkit for Java http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/formula/InstallToolkit Platforms: AIX, Linux, Solaris, OS/2, Windows 95, Windows NT Install Toolkit for Java is a program for writing install programs for Java or
non-Java programs (including OS/2, AIX, Solaris, Linux, and Windows NT/95 programs).
Since Install Toolkit for Java is written in Java, it can be run on any platform
and operating system that supports Java. This portability provides a simpler installation
and distribution process. Changes incorporated in Install Toolkit for Java: |
IRC Client for Java http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/formula/IRC Platforms: All Java Enabled Platforms IRC Client for Java is an enhanced, Java-based IRC client that provides a rich
set of features for Web sites and Web users. In addition to the Java applet, a full
Java application version of the IRC Client for Java is now available. This version
provides full DCC support, transcript saving and logging, and parameter saving.
Developers can add new features to the application using Java. Changes incorporated in IRC Client for Java v1.38: New version 1.38 with Display URL in the popup menu, use of ini file format for
the settings for multiple servers, and a new moderation control feature. |
Anyone using the OMNI printer driver (updated one) should check their job properties,
the Color Dither option in particular. Looks like IBM has added three new Dither
modes (CMYK Difussion, HSV Diffusion, and HSV Bidiffusion). I saw those new modes
offered in OMNI's Canon BJC-4200 driver. NOTE to Canon 4000-series users, don't
use CMYK...this series of Canon printers are RGB. ;-)
This week's issue of Focus on OS/2 is now online. This week is your turn to talk
to me! Tell me what you think of the job I've done with Focus on OS/2 in the past
5 months, and what I could do better. This week's feature is a questionnaire, designed
with lots of space for comments, so you can tell me exactly what you think.
In addition there is a hot new item about OS/2 Warp Server for e-business (formerly
Aurora). IBM actually wants to make a client version! (At least the OS/2 product
team does.) See the features available and tell them how much you'd be willing to
pay for them at http://os2.miningco.com/library/blnewsflashes.htm.
You can read all this material and more (and download it if you like) at http://os2.miningco.com.
A bunch of stuff I posted on my web page:
http://www.os2bbs.com/os2news/
that you may have missed. Sorry it's all lumped together, there was a lot of
stuff updated in the last few days.
The freeware Apache web server for OS/2 1.33 has been released (10/19/98); it
can be downloaded direct from Apache.
http://apache.org/dist/binaries/os2/
Modular Dreams has released (10/19/98) Synapse, "a collection of networking
software designed to extend the built-in TCP/IP features of your computer."
It includes a port redirector, and a port-independent file transfer.
http://www.marauder3.com/synapse.html
Version 1.01 of a graphical frontend for the MP3 encoder Bladeenc for OS/2 is
now (10/19/98) available for download from Hobbes.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=front
Java Pilot Desktop, a JAVA program for interfacing with the PalmPilot, has been
updated (10/18/98) to version 0.85. It includes an addressbook, todo list, memo
pad, expense management, and a datebook.
http://www.ctag.de/projects/jpd/
The BitchX IRC client and PM interface have been updated (10/18/98). Some of
the features of PMBitchX include: multiwindows, resizable windows, fonts configurable
on the fly, scriptable pulldown menus, and full BitchX script compatibility. The
web page has not yet been updated, you can find the files on Hobbes.
http://www.bitchx.com/pm/
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=bx75p2
BladeEnc, an MPEG encoder, has been updated (10/18/98) to version 0.72a. It requires
EMX.
http://home8.swipnet.se/~w-82625/
Version 1.07 of a new TV application for the Wincast/TV GRADD driver is available
(10/18/98) for download from Hobbes.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=yadtv
AICQ, Another ICQ clone, has been updated (10/17/98) to version 0.05. This command
line program has Win1251<->CP866 recoding, and implements version 2 of the
ICQ protocol. It can also be downloaded from Hobbes.
ftp://ftp.intsys.ru/pub/aicq/
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=aicq
Dialog Enhancer has new beta (10/16/98) versions of the data file (build 5.10b)
and installer (build 1.85b). New with this release is support for Communicator 4.04
and ZOC 3.08. Dialog Enhancer changes a lot of the (ugly) Warp dialog boxes, such
as the Open/Save dialog box, with ones that are better laid-out and more aesthetically
pleasing.
http://www-student.lboro.ac.uk/~mcrsc/ostrans.html
WarpZip version 2.0 has been released (10/16/98). Find the full details on the
PillarSoft web page. WarpZip is similar in function to WinZip, the popular Windows
program for manipulating Zip archives.
http://fm-net.com/pillarsoft/warpzip.html
POV-Ray 3.1a has been ported (10/16/98) to OS/2 from MS-DOS sources, and can
be downloaded from Hobbes. For more information, and sample scenes, see the POV
Ray website.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=pov3
http://www.povray.org/
CFM TWAIN version 5.10 is now available. This software adds support for many
scanners to OS/2, in programs like PMView.
http://www.cfm.de/f_products_start.htm
StWTV, a TV-Application for the WinTV/PCI card, has been updated (10/14/98) to
version 1.04B. It uses the driver from Abbotsbury Software, which was recently updated
(9/17/98) to version 1.020R. StWTV features: User defined station-buttons, free
definable priority of the blitting thread, record and playback short movies, and
a Rexx API.
http://home.t-online.de/home/stefan.milcke/stwtv_en.htm
http://www.wdi.co.uk/OS2TV/download.htm
An updated version of the FREE config.sys tool, ConfigInfo, is now (10/11/98)
available for download from Hobbes. It's the 'old' Configinfo 4.0 with an updated
Dat-file that contains all the new information for Warp 4 and Fixes.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=cfginfo
InCharge, the Financial Management System, has been updated (10/10/98) to version
1.02.46.
http://rampages.onramp.net/~landeck/
Micq is a text-based ICQ client, ported to OS/2 from Linux. It has just been
updated (10/9/98), and is available for download from Hobbes.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=micq
xBaseJ, an xBase database engine written entirely in Java, has been updated (10/3/98)
to version 1.7.2.
http://www.americancoders.com/xBaseJ.html
RSJ CD Writer, the powerful CD mastering software, has been updated (10/2/98)
to version 2.71.
http://www.rsj.de/stage/en/cd_os2.htm
Indelible Blue Online is now colleting inputs from OS/2 users about 'OS/2 Aurora
Client pack'.
The cost, quantity of order and primary purpose of 'OS/2 Aurora Client Pack'
are the survey issue.
The link to the survey is on the Indelible Blue home page:
http://www.indelible-blue.com/
WarpZip is now out of beta and online with version 2.0.
WarpZip is the latest in Zip and OS/2 "Packed" file management. Beneath
WarpZip's stunning interface you will find some revolutionary and powerful functions
that will save both time and effort and boost your productivity. WarpZip comes fully
functional for your evaluation. The installation program lets you decide where files
go and writes it's own uninstallation script for you at that time. It will not leave
files behind after an uninstall unless you want it to.
WarpZip's price structure will be changing as the special beta pricing is now
over. Those who had registered WarpZip during the beta at the special pricing will
continue to be fully registered for the GA version as well.
The new WarpZip v2.0 is available for download and evaluation at:
Hobbes: ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/incoming/warpzip.zip
PillarSoft: http://fm-net.com/pillarsoft/pub//warpzip.zip
BMT Micro: ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/warpzip.zip
More information is available at the PillarSoft website:
http://fm-net.com/pillarsoft
ThermoProtect V1.03 is a (FREE) hardware monitoring utility that is designed
to support Winbond W83781D and LM78 (LM78 support is not quite there yet, but it
will be in V1.04). It use those chip to monitor system's temperature, voltage, and
fan speed.
This is the first program I know of that supports Winbond's W83781D chip (IMHO,
it is superior to LM78, AFAIK, cheaper as well... :) ) under OS/2 Because if there
are program supporting W83781D under OS/2, I won't bother to program this thing...
;P
You can now download them from Hobbes' incoming directory, and it should later
be moved to \pub\os2\util\system directory of Hobbes.
Have fun.
MODERATOR'S NOTE: The file name of this utility is tp-103.zip
Hobbes can be found at http://hobbes.nmsu.edu
Netlabs just released an update to gimp/2 ver 1.02 as well as a new filter (lighting
effects)...
http://www.netlabs.org/gimp
There is a new graphical frontend for use with the MP3 encoder port Bladeenc
for OS/2, originally developed for Win32. The Frontend resides at Hobbes in pub/incoming
and later in pub/os2/apps/mmedia/sound/util. It's postcardware. The encoder Bladeenc
for OS/2, ported by Mikael Kjellstrom, resides at http://bladeenc.home.ml.org.
It's freeware.
Marty today released a i486-version of MAME for OS/2, this should improve the
speed for all those of you which don't want to use the Pentium optimized version
of MAME for OS/2. You can run up to 800 arcade classics with MAME!
Check the MAME for OS/2 page at http://www.netlabs.org/projects/mame.html
For developers he also released the OS/2 port of SEAL, the Synthetic Audio Library.
The Synthetic Audio Library Application Programming Interface (SEAL API) allows
your applications to play digital audio waveforms and multichannel music module
sequences concurrently.
Check the SEAL for OS/2 page at http://www.netlabs.org/projects/seal.html
21warp is the name for a campaign to make IBM release a new OS/2 client (warp5).
We take orders for Warp5 and then send them to IBM.
I have created a new logo for the campain that I would like you to place on your
page to support our campain and spread the word ! And if you can help in any way,
don hesitate to contact me.
The 21warp campaign:
http://www.jmast.se/21warp/ or http://move.to/warp5
Logotype with linking information:
http://www.jmast.se/21warp/21wlogo.zip
or http://move.to/warp5/21wlogo.zip
Please help me to give you what you want !
OS/2 TCP/IP v4.0 stack has been updated to inetver 4.02w on IBM's testcase (not
validated yet, use it at your own risk):
ftp://testcase.boulder.ibm.com/ps/fromibm/tcpip/402w/latest40.exe
New files on the OS/2 DDPAK:
- new Adaptec 7800 Family Manager v3.01 (supports AHA-29xx, 39xx, 49xx, AIC-78xx)
---> 7800FAM.EXE
- new printer drivers (OMNI 30.569, PCL3/5)
- new IDEDASD package featuring IBM1S506.ADD build 10.012 as of 13-oct-98.
---> IDEDASD.EXE
- new wheel-mouse drivers as of 30-sep-98
---> SCROLLMS.EXE
All those files available from:
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/os2/os2ddpak
TarGzipPm has been updated to version 1.3 (It appears that 1.2C introuced some
a new bug which meant that while files would list, they could not unpack.)
New Features
The file has been uploaded to:
Ftp Leo, Hobbes and http://tsikora.tiac.net/
(incoming)
though you can also get it from my site:
http://users.powernet.co.uk/vpub
and go to the projects section.
The next version will have multi-language support.
The latest version of Warp Server - codenamed Aurora has been renamed. Its new
name is OS/2 Warp Server for e-business. More details, including a product overview
and white papers are at:
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/products/aurora/index.html