Competition for the best review of eCS 2.0

2010-08-17 22:35:57 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eComStation.RU is ready to publish reviews of eCS 2.0. It's not enough to review the installer, please demonstrate new features of the operating system, which applications to install? How to configure peripheral devices? How to lift User Interface?

Let's teach new users what to do after eCS installation.

Mix of eCS news: summer is over

2010-08-16 21:42:31 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

1) The activity during this summer was very low, it's very hot in Russia/Ukraine. Some OS/2 users are busy fighting with wild fires - Evgen's livejournal

 
2) New podcast from Australia - This podcast covers the available software that could be used to add most of the required multimedia capabilities to an eComStation system for it to perform the role of a home media centre.

 
4) The users with Firefox 3.5 or higher can test HTML5 applications: a) Muro editor, b) Molecules

 
5) How new developers can join eComStation development team?

"Right now we do not have very strict rules for letting people join."

a) show your previous works / projects, b) what area are you going to investigate? c) your timetable for the next 6 monthes, how many hours are you ready to spend to eCS?

 
6) Warpstock 2010 conference is over, Mark Dodel said that more than 20 users attended the event, some photos, The users could chat with Mensys via Skype and discuss eCS plans.

 
7) If you have developed a program for eComStation / IBM OS/2 Warp, but can't continue the development then we recommend opensource it. a) you can upload the package to hobbes, b) upload to Netlabs.org server, c) upload to opensource svn server at ecomstation.ru

Opinion exchange: digital TV, OS/2 innovations, system log

2010-08-13 22:43:16 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The users are interested to discuss:

1) Here is the program to control DVB TV-tuners: Emperoar TV Did you tested it in your country (Germany - OK)? City? Provider?

2) History of eComStation / IBM OS/2 Warp: which innovations were implemented in OS/2? "OS/2 is the first operating system equipped with technology: .." Let's search for facts in facebook and other sources

3) It's necessary develop new system log sub-system, What to write to system log (chkdsk logs, changes in CONFIG.SYS, popuplog, ..)?

Design of applications for eComStation

2010-08-12 02:57:36 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We offer you join the discussion in the forum forum.ecomstation.ru how to improve user interface of applications:

• Piano Launchpad
• Virtual keyboard
• Toolbar (toolbar for other applications)

Week of barebones, notebooks and servers

2010-08-11 16:38:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

This week is dedicated to collection of info about compatible/non-compatible barebones, notebooks and servers. Our database contains 344 records only... Major part of the models are not manufactured anymore. Post new reports using the web-form.

ACPI.PSD version and switches? Model of Motherboard inside? How do you reduce power consumption?

If you are going install home media-center based on eComStation, pay attention to silent barebones from Shuttle, ASUS, Dell, AOpen.

What is eComStation PC? (how to select notebook compatible with eComStation)

eComStation: opinion exchange in wildfires choke

2010-08-10 13:47:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

1) Every eComStation PC is equipped with eCenter and Pulse widget (shows the load of CPU). Question: the Pulse widget should be enabled or disabled by default?

• "+" the user can see what happens with the computer
• "-" computer it's like fridge or mobile phone today, why show internal processes?
• "-" 100% load is very rare, the user doesn't care if the system and programs have finished a task with 5 seconds delay.

2) You can install eComStation from CD disk. There is no free space on CD1, this makes damage to the system development (it's impossible add new sub-systems, new drivers and components).

Question: Are you ready to install eComStation from DVD?

3) Seems that "OS/2 Warp" fans movement (in 90-th) was based on critics of Microsoft Windows. The users were discussing Windows bugs instead of discussion of OS/2 software.

Question: is it necessary start the publication of anti-Microsoft news? (eComStation.RU never used this methods in the past).

40-degress news about eComStation

2010-08-08 02:07:26 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Some short news about eCS:

• Test small button in News, Hardware: add to twitter, add to facebook.
• Reviews which mention eCS: 2010/08 -- Solution to security problems

  Full list of reviews/articles (There are new publications about eComStation / OS/2 Warp every month)

• Several companies are interested to know, does eComStation work with WiFi-router Yota Egg ?
• Warpstock 2010 goes in Canada, (August 6-8, 2010). What happenz there: eComStation 2.0 GA presentation?
• Rename Enhancer program homepage: http://reen.halfos.ru/RenameEnhancer_en.html
• List of companies using eComStation today / IBM OS/2 Warp in the past - Solutions site. You can send information about your company.
• Are you going found new site about eCS/OS/2? Catch free domain names: os2.mobi, os2.tv or ecomstation.* or os2world.*

Installing eComStation 2.0 on computer with Windows 7

2010-08-04 15:34:09 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Sigurd Fastenrath published an alternative method of eComStation 2.0 installation on the computer with Windows 7.

Howto: Install eCS 2 on modern Laptop keeping Preinstalled Windows 7 (english, german text)

eCo Labs - more tasks

2010-08-03 12:22:16 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software published more tasks for standalone developers. This is the only way to find new developers.

For example,

• more libraries
• eCenter widgets
• SysInfo tools
• Device drivers (USB AUDIO, USB Touchscreen, ..)
• PM Disk Tools
• etc

Moreover, we remind to the developers that the main goal today - develop programs aimed to make (generate) money. The users need tools to "make money".

BETAZONE updates

2010-08-01 14:54:52 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

1) UNIAUD - significant changes in Uniaud happened during spring/summer, many problems of HDAudio were fixed. You can download new version of driver from uniaud homepage

2) Unicode fix for SMP - use the fix if you have crashes of ProNews, Seamonkey or PM123.

3) Inform the developers of programs/drivers about bugs (via bug-trackers)

Coming soon:

• Waiting for danis506 updates
• NIC driver for Realtek is planned
• Waiting for updates of Panorama VESA
• Waiting for update of Flash player 10 for SMP computers

History of eComStation is updated

2010-07-31 13:31:32 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

History of eComStation / IBM / OS/2 Warp (russian texts)

New records added:

• information about www.os2world.com petitions
• more reviews of different versions of the OS
• more screenshots

What is the next step?

• Let's collect information about Esther Schindler
• Market share of OS/2 in 90-th?

It's necessary translate the text to english somehow.. Main question: how to syncronize the text in the future?

Intel PRO/1000 PCIe MAC Driver

2010-07-29 14:27:23 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

New driver for eComStation is released: Intel(R) PRO/1000 PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet

Download from BETAZONE

Supported adapters:

82566MM Gigabit Network Connection [8086:1049]
82566DM Gigabit Network Connection [8086:104a]
82566DC Gigabit Network Connection [8086:104b]
82562V 10/100 Network Connection [8086:104c]
82566MC Gigabit Network Connection [8086:104d]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:105e]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:105f]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:1060]
82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:107d]
82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Fiber) [8086:107e]
82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:107f]
82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:108b]
82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:108c]
80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:1096]
80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Serdes) [8086:1098]
82573L Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:109a]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller [8086:10a4]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Fiber) [8086:10a5]
82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:10b9]
80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:10ba]
80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Serdes) [8086:10bb]
82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) [8086:10bc]
82566DM-2 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10bd]
82567LF Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10bf]
82562V-2 10/100 Network Connection [8086:10c0]
82562G-2 10/100 Network Connection [8086:10c2]
82562GT-2 10/100 Network Connection [8086:10c3]
82562GT 10/100 Network Connection [8086:10c4]
82562G 10/100 Network Connection [8086:10c5]
82567V Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10cb]
82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10cc]
82567LF-2 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10cd]
82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10ce]
82574L Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10d3]
82571PT Gigabit PT Quad Port Server ExpressModule [8086:10d5]
82571EB Dual Port Gigabit Mezzanine Adapter [8086:10d9]
82571EB Quad Port Gigabit Mezzanine Adapter [8086:10da]
82567LM-3 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10de]
82567LF-3 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10df]
82567LM-4 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10e5]
82577LM Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10ea]
82577LC Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10eb]
82578DM Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10ef]
82578DC Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10f0]
82567LM Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10f5]
82574L Gigabit Network Connection [8086:10f6]
82567V-3 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:1501]
82583V Gigabit Network Connection [8086:150c]
82566DC-2 Gigabit Network Connection [8086:294c]

eComStation and Breadbox Ensemble

2010-07-29 13:36:27 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

A fan of Ensemble is testing the shell with eComStation 2.0 eComStation and Breadbox Ensemble http://www.osnews.com/story/23595/eComStation_and_Breadbox_Ensemble

More screenshots of Breadbox Ensemble

Frequently asked questions and answers about eComStation (+12)

2010-07-25 16:52:07 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCSFAQ - Frequently asked question about eComStation and IBM OS/2 Warp

The users continue to install new version of eComStation.. and what do we see? a) the users can't remember the tricks and tips how to setup IBM OS/2 Warp, b) + users are lacking of knowledge about new features of eComStation.

More questions and answers:

• SYS: Q-76: What are the improvements in eCS 2.0 to support modern hardware?
• SYS: Q-75: Questions about UDF driver
• SYS: Q-74: What to do if desktop doesn't respond, the program doesn't react
• SYS: Q: DOS program reports: "not enough disk space"
• NET: Q-54: Resolving troubles with TCP/IP
• NET: Q-53: Is it necessary disable IBM Peers if using Samba client? or disable Samba client to use IBM Peers?
• + USB: Imported records "USB, Common", including the topic "Q7: How to improve USB 2.0 read performance?" (thx Robert Lalla)
• USB: Q-11: How to enable support of two USB CD-ROMs?
• UTIL: Q-15: How to see Extended attributes (EA) of the file?
• SYS-UI: Q-01: How to adjust fonts in Mozilla/Firefox/Seamonkey
• CD1: Q-25: Boot fails, SYS01720, SYS02027
• HW: Q-24: (Hardware) Features and restrictions of eComStation?
• DRV: Q-01: Question about Genmac Wrapper

Exchange opinions: size of volume, directories, what to install, areas of usage

2010-07-21 11:12:11 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Let's discuss some topics:

A) What size of disk volume for eComStation do you recommend? (to install basic software and keep personal documents, no need to store huge movies)

B) How do you organize the collection of movies, music, .. How to organize the structure of directories?

C) Which programs to install after installation of eComStation? other users recommend

D) Which tasks eComStation can make in your office? (Look around and find the vacancy)

July mix of eComStation news

2010-07-19 23:50:21 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We have found some postings in the internet:

1) eCS is available in South America now: http://www.os2-ecs-mexico.com/

2) New site about ATM machines based on IBM OS/2 Warp/eComStation

3) James Bond, Goldeneye (1995) - you can see IBM OS/2 Warp on displays of computers: source

4) Famous (in 90-th) russian OS/2 user Dmitry Zavalishin (AKA dz) popups again in the Internet:

• 2010/07/09 -- Dmitry Zavalishin about operating system "Phantom"
• Who is Dmitry Zavalishin

5) More and more sites publish the articles like: Rumor: IBM considering an OS/2 comeback?

6) LiveJournal about eComStation and IBM OS/2 Warp is here: http://community.livejournal.com/ecomstation_os2

7) Does this product related to IBM OS/2? New Control4 OS/2 To Be Launched In OZ, url2 (By David Richards, 01/07/2010)