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Frequently asked questions about eComStation

2007-12-19 03:27:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software is going publish two booklets related to eComStation (russian language):

  • A. FAQ. eComStation installation (Before installation, installer, network setup, ACPI)
  • B. FAQ. Usage and optimization of eComStation (System configuration, software, system utilities)

The booklets are aimed to support eComStation PC resellers and advanced users.


eComStation in 2009

2007-12-19 02:37:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Year 2007 was the most difficult but successful. We collected the results and formulated new goals till 2010.

Evolutionary Sprint 2007/11


eComStation 2.0

2007-12-14 03:15:15 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We recommend to developers of applications and drivers join the testing of eComStation 2.0 and check the compatibility (runtimes are updated, new fixes are included. the behaviour of the system is changing)


eCo Labs - more and more tasks

2007-12-11 03:09:37 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Labs is a fund to attract new developers to eComStation. We are trying share the income with developers; stimulate the development of new PM-controls and libraries. Moreover, we are going update the portal for developers and enrich it with links and libraries.

To improve quality of eCo Software products, to accumulate templates for new software we published more than 30 tasks.


Week of mini-notebooks

2007-12-10 18:09:06 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The fiftieth week of 2007 is dedicated to collection of info about compatible/non-compatible mini-notebooks (sub-notebooks). We declared that eComStation is working on any mini-notebook. Our database contains 3 records only. Major part of the models are not manufactured anymore. Post new reports using the web-form.

If you have posted reports in the past then check them again, add to comments, which switches do you use with ACPI driver? Which parameters did you changed in BIOS setup?


Neo WPS, update your desktop

2007-12-07 02:46:29 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Visit the homepage of NeoWPS. You can use our icons only in conjuction with our WPS extenders.

This site contains links to

  • Piano Launchpad
  • Large transparent icons for Desktop
  • Imagination preview window
  • Personal Cards Manager (address book)
  • My Safe (PCM-like, to keep passwords)
  • Central Remote Control (router of events)
  • (wait for 1-2 additional components/utilities)

Read the reviews, upgrade an application to NeoWPS or buy standard NeoWPS license.

How to install the components?

Seven developers are working on NeoWPS components. Please flood us with bug-reports and suggestions, we are going process the requests during the coming holidays (december-january)


eComStation in sci-tech labs

2007-12-05 17:04:02 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Usage of eComStation in business and industry

Dosenz of scientists and engineers are using eComStation in sci-tech labs. Don't be lazy, tell us about your university, what do you research? which tools do you use? What do you need in eComStation for your research work?


eCo Labs - more and more tasks

2007-12-01 03:31:01 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Labs is a fund to attract new developers to eComStation. We are trying share the income with developers; stimulate the development of new PM-controls and libraries. Moreover, we are going update the portal for developers and enrich it with links and libraries.

We published additional tasks to To improve quality of eCo Software products and accumulate templates for new software.


Choose or lose

2007-11-30 14:54:55 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We remind to russian companies that (RUS) eComStation is more favourable for enterprises than Windows

Moreover, we are going publish the list of most active russian companies which participate in the development of the operating system at special site


The next conference - spring 2008

2007-11-30 14:27:38 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The season of conferences is finished. The developers and businessmen are preparing for the next conference in Dusseldorf.

Why spend time and money to the trip? Live intercourse, fresh news, free seminars, german beer and sausages. Do you need something more?


How to prepare PC for a customer

2007-11-27 10:06:40 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The developers of solutions can share own experience and send advices & handbooks to improve our text "How to prepare PC with eComStation for the customer?" (russian language)

Moreover, we updated the homepage of eComStation solutions. Wait for new review "Usage of eComStation at home" based on the results of active poll


eComStation Software Subscription

2007-11-27 02:33:49 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

European users often ask us about Software Subscription. Please contact your reseller, we serve russian speaking users only.

We recommend switch to subscription because this will minimize your expenses to eComStation + this will make the manufacturer search for new users on other markets (this is good for eComStation community).

If your subscription has expired - immediately contact your reseller. If reactivate it without delays, you get it for lower price.


eCo Software newsletter, 200711

2007-11-26 22:07:26 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, news]

During the fall we released updates of: Evolutionary Sprint plan, ACPI subsystem, Panorama video drivers, General Network Utilities, Firewall ports setup, USB Dock, UNIAUD.

0. Evolutionary Sprint 2007/11 (aka ESWay)

ESWay is published as article (ESWay it's a plan, forecast of future eComStation development)

  • Evolutionary = don't migrate to other platform
  • Sprint = 1-2 years to improve situation (starting from fall 2006)

1. ACPI sub-system

Current version: 3.05, BETAZONE

We published ACPI documentation at ACPI homepage

We have improved some global critical things during 2007 (this tasks required global improvements in ACPI.PSD)

  • mutexes support (to delimit the access to ACPI variables, ACPI devices)
  • PCI Scan, moved from snooper to .psd, improved.
  • suspend support for SMP computers (computers with VIA chipset are supported; Lenovo T60 is supported)
  • support of VIA chipset
  • support of new Danis IDE driver

moreover,

  • updated Intel ACPI machine several times
  • every user has own model of computer. we spend time to support users and investigate every model of PC
  • every chipset has own specific problems. the research required some monthes
  • users have old drivers - it's not easy to make them upgrade device drivers to versions ready for ACPI
  • OEMHLP$ driver is embedded to OS/2 kernel. it was replaced (in other words, the kernel of eCS is updated)

2. Video drivers

Panorama VESA is updated (20071120)

  • Panorama VESA works on old processors which do not have MTRR (useful for mini-notebooks).
  • Fix for "computer hangs after switch to fullscreen text mode"
  • Moreover, updated WPS Setup, updated FAQ

3. Internet utilities

4. USB stack and applications

USB Dock was updated during the fall -- BETAZONE

5. Audio-drivers

6. eCo Software support service

The hardware database contains more than 1300 reports of supported hardware. You can post new reports or add notes. Now gathering reports about mini-notebooks (sub-notebooks)

7. New sites:

8. Additional information:


OpenOffice.org 2.0 for eComStation and OS/2 WPS integration package

2007-11-26 20:48:30 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Serenity Systems International and Mensys BV are pleased to announce the availability of the WPS integration package for OpenOffice.org 2.0 for eComStation and OS/2.

This package is available to all subcribers of the OpenOffice.org for eComStation and OS/2 Support Agreement, via their login at the Mensys online shop.

** Features **

- Extends the WPS data file class to recognize OpenOffice.org document files
- Integrated support for WPS-Wizard hint and folder info area
- Rexx hooks for reading document properties

** Installation **

The package is provided as a WarpIn package. Installation is performed by a
double click on the base WPI file (OOoWPS100.wpi).

Please note that WarpIn 1.0.15 or higher is required.
You can download the latest WarpIn package from http://warpin.netlabs.org

[ WPS data file class ]

The WPS classes do not require OpenOffice.org to be installed to allow
displaying of properties and preview thumbnail.

OpenOffice.org for eComstation and OS/2 must be installed to allow
drag'n'drop printing and opening of files. Use of the OpenOffice.org
quickstart feature allows faster printing and opening, otherwise a new
instance of the OpenOffice.org binaries will be invoked.

[ WPS-Wizard support ]

If you have installed WPS-Wizard (see below) please select the main
WPS-Wizard installation directory, otherwise scripts cannot be placed in
the proper place.

WPS-Wizard official homepage: http://www.os2world.com/cdwriting/
WPS-Wizard latest info: http://svn.netlabs.org/wps-wizard/

[ REXX hooks ]

See the WPS-Wizard scripts for a sample use of rexx hooks.

** Known issues **

- Objects do not show 'in use' status when opened.

** Support **

Support specific to the eComStation and OS/2 version can be obtained
through the ticketing system at: http://www.ecomstation.com/support/ooo2/

If you find any bugs, issues, or have other remarks, please provide as many
details as possible and attach the soffice.log file created at every OOo2
crash: this file is located into your OpenOffice.org.2.0\program\ directory.

A newsgroup is available for community support at:

news://news.ecomstation.com/ecomstation.support.openoffice
or
http://news.ecomstation.com/thread.php?group=ecomstation.support.openoffice

** More information **

More information on OpenOffice.org can be found at:
http://www.openoffice.org/

Information on the eComStation and OS/2 version can be found at:
http://www.ecomstation.com/openoffice/

** Enjoy! **

Best regards,

Serenity Systems International & Mensys BV

eCo Shop news

2007-11-21 01:33:13 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

eCo Software opens the sellings of NetOp Remote Control in Russia and Ukraine.


Do you use eComStation and OS/2 Warp at home?

2007-11-19 14:45:06 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Do you use eComStation and OS/2 Warp at home? We are going publish an overview with the results of the poll (write in comments more details and notify us can we use your name as a source)

  • yes, several computers with eCS, the whole family is using
  • yes, several computers, the whole family, but many problems
  • yes, 1 computer, the whole family is using eCS
  • yes, 1 computer, i am using eCS alone
  • no, the system is unusable for home

(Don't forget input anti-spam 6-digits CODE: below the list of answers)


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