OS/2 is a greatly different operating system for PC (ArcaOS, eComStation, IBM OS/2 Warp)
Applications, news, reviews, support of users, hardware, questions and answers.
Help us collect information about
communicators and mobile phones compatible with eComStation
(visible to eCS as USB MSD device, wifi connectivity, supported modem, data sync)
Here is the list of tested models: 46 models.
Add new reports or comment reports posted by other users.
How to setup the device? Is it necessary format disk (filesystem)? Which dialer to use?
Do you use USB_ModeSwitch utility to enable the modem?
How do you access Android / iOS devices from eComStation? How to syncronize data?
Major part of bug-reports are catched (declared) by the developers themselves.
The users should make extra efforts to support the developers.
Do you have a bug-report related to eComStation operating system?
(ecomstation.com -> Log In -> bug-tracker). The main bug-tracker of the OS contains
part of all bug-reports and usually contains the reports
related to installation, base drivers, ..
Here is the list of other large bug-trackers:
http://ecomstation.ru
(ACPI - 500 tickets, Qt4 - 220, Samba - 170, etc)
Basic minds how to prepare bug-report, start from:
Step 1: Select keywords related to your problem
(Error number, description of the problem in 5 words, ..)
Step 2: Search for duplicate of your report in the bug-tracker
Step 3: Create, fill the bug-report, attach logs
Step 4: Check the status of bug-report in 3 days, in 7 days.
Step 5: If the developer refused the report, repeat it in a week
or forward to other developer.
Attention: Always backup important data before installation of new version of OS!
1) What applications do you install on new eComStation 2.1 PC?
eCo Market allows
you install the most popular applications without extra efforts.
(What applications do you recommend? Post your list -
we add your list to the queue)
2) Known issues. All PC computers are different
(Different manufacturers, different models, different configurations - the
behavior of every PC is different).
What tricks and tips do you recommend to other users
(related to eCS install)? If you have a problem with installation,
how to overcome it?
Post 1 advice -
we are going publish it in the list of known issues)
3) Report about tested notebook / device.
Post a report to Hardware Database so other users
install eComStation faster and spend time to invent new unique features for eComStation.
4) Write a review of new eComStation. Share your emotions with other people.
(Maybe) Don't spend time to the installer review, write how do you use
eComStation to make your work: automate the processes, generate multimedia materials
or calculate scientific data?
1) Article: Accessing OS/2 Stacker Compressed Diskettes -
Tony Pearson has written an article on the IBM developerworks site about "Accessing OS/2 Stacker Compressed Diskettes " (April-25) as part of his posts on "Inside System Storage" blog.
source: http://www.os2world.com/content/view/20785/2/
(http://tinyurl.com/az990tony)
5) 1991's PC technology was unbelievable,
ZDNet's 20th anniversary: Thinking about the computer industry from a 20-year perspective makes my head hurt, a lot.
Roderick Klein answers to the questions about
(Part 1) Warpstock Europe, the 3-rd generation of eComStation, Area of eCS usage, future NLV;
(Part 2) Perfect eComStation, How to start selling eComStation PC
Serenity Systems International and Mensys BV are pleased to announce the
immediate availability of eComStation 2.1 GA Release. This release is
available in both the English and German language.
This product is available for download to all registered users of
Software Subscription Services for eComStation and available for
purchase from your favourite reseller. For more information,
please visit: http://www.ecomstation.com/buy/
== PRODUCT VERSIONS ==
The following eComStation 2.1 versions are available:
- eComStation 2.1 Home & Student
- eComStation 2.1 Business Edition
- eComStation 2.1 Server Edition
The Home & Student version can be used by any private or small
office user. As a private or small office user, you are allowed
to have up to 5 licenses installed for production usage. If you
need to install more than 5 licenses, you are required to purchase
the Business Edition.
The Server Edition is based on the Business Edition and adds the
IBM Warp Server for eBusiness components to offer a full
professional server environment for your business.
== WHATS NEW? ==
The most notable changes since eComStation 2.0 GA are listed below.
New features:
* Include AiR-BOOT (version 1.0.7 final) to allow installation of
multiboot environments without sacrificing a primary partition
(required for most Windows 7 preloads)
* Updated ACPIWIZARD to handle APM aware mousedrivers
* AHCI support, enables installation on AHCI only systems. AHCI
controllers deliver considerably better performance than regular
SATA controllers.
* Added AHCI option to preboot menu (currently required to select
manually)
* Added BOOTDLY driver, which causes a 20 second boot delay so SCSI
controller + disks can properly initialize. Driver is added by
OS2CSM and HWMERGE when a SCSI driver is selected.
* Replaced preboot disk integrity check with version that runs during
the graphical installation routine. This provides more user
interactivity and feedback.
* Updated kernel to 14.105, with fix to prevent PROCDUMP trap.
Updated Applications:
* Updated Firefox to version 4.0.1.
* Add Exceptq v7.1 to BASEUTIL (improves traphandling in f.e. Firefox 4)
* Updated MINILVM to improve backwards compatibility; help updates.
* Updated Archive Viewer to v2.1
* Add p7zip and cpio to BASEUTIL (required for ArcView 7z and RPM file
support).
* Updated eCo Runtime to version 20101224
* Updated USBDOCK to version 20110319
* Updated NeoWPS * USB Widget to build version 2671
* Updated Lucide to version 1.3.3 GA.
* Updated EVFSGUI to version 2.1.1.565 + utils 3.0.37.565
* Updated EVFSIFS to version 1.0.5.5
* Updated EVFSPLUGIN to version 2.0.1
* Updated eStyler to 1.1.93 (support eWP shutdown).
* Updated LLAECS to 1.01.1002
* Updated Workplace Sans fonts to v0.8 with embedded bitmaps
* Updated DFsee engine to OEM version 10.7
* Updated 4OS2 to version 3.06 (from 3.04h)
* Updated GCC4CORE to 1.1.0 (now includes GCC452)
* Updated DATASEEK to version 1.0.1
Updated / added drivers:
* Added AHCI driver 1.12
* Updated DANIS506.ADD to version 1.8.9. Now AHCI aware.
* Updated ACPI 3.18 package to support kernel 14.105
* Updated Uniaud to version 1.9.26
* Updated e1000e and Nvidia driver to multimac version.
* Updated hw database to new multimac realtek driver, add
broadcom devices.
* Removed Genmac support for 8086:104A and 8086:107C, install failed
and chipsets are now covered by native Intel NIC driver.
* Updated hardware detection database to support new Intel PRO/1000 PCIe
* Updated DFsee engine to OEM version 10.7
* Updated PCIDEVS.TXT to ha_merged, 11 Oct 2010 08:16:43
* Updated POINTDD.SYS to bldlevel 10.070
* Updated LVM.DLL to version 20110111,
* Added LOCK.EXE (from UDF package) to baseutil.
* Updated UNLOCK.EXE to UDF-enabled version
* Updated bootable JFS to 1.9.4, including helper and symbol files
* Updated OS2DASD.DMD and symbol files to 14.105 (was 14.096)
* Updated Panorama driver VBE2GRAD.DLL to fix problems with VirtualBox.
A complete list of changes, updates and bugfixes can be found at
http://ewiki.ecomstation.nl/eComStation21whatsnew
== DISTRIBUTION / CREATING CDS ==
This product is provided as a downloadable ISO file, this is a raw CD
image that you can burn on CD-R media. For instructions on burning
the CD image to CD please consult the PDF document "howtoburncds.pdf"
available in the same directory as the ISO files.
Alternatively you can purchase an eComStation 2.1 media pack from your
favorite reseller. For a list of resellers please refer to
http://www.ecomstation.com/buy/
== REGISTRATION KEY REQUIRED FOR INSTALLING ==
eComStation 2.1 requires a registration key for installing. This
registration key is part of the eComStation 2.1 purchase and is
available digitally to be imported during the installation process.
An existing eComStation 2.0 key is accepted by the installation process.
When the installation is finished you can use the icon "Register
Online" icon on the desktop to make sure your copy is registered at
http://www.ecomstation.com/ in order to receive support and updates.
== SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES ==
This product is available for download to all registered users of
Software Subscription Services for eComStation. If you subscription has
expired, you can purchase a renewal which will grant you immediate
access to the download.
More details can be found at http://www.ecomstation.com/subscription/
== ENJOY ==
We hope you will enjoy this new version of eComStation 2.1.
eComStation operating systym supports various technologies
and many standards. Some Key Technologies are outdated, other are actual.
Current task - collect the list of supported standards and technologies.
If you agree that it's important please post the names and notes
(to comments of this message or
via web-form)
If you are going to buy a computer from a large manufactor, like a
laptop and you are still wanting to get your money for included OEM
license, well try it. I was recently again thinking about it after
Warpstock again...
People keep saying that competition in the computer industry will not
make a difference. From my personal point of view
its because most people are used to Windows. You get and thats what you use...
Years ago I tried to get a refund for a Windows 95 OEM license with an
IBM machine. In the end I talked to Microsoft and IBM
only to run into a brick wall. The license was pretty crystal clear
that if you don't agree with the terms of the license
that neither Microsoft and the PC vendor is willing to license the
product to you. In such a case you should contact the vendor for
details on how to get a refund.
In the end my request went to IBM HQ in The Netherlands, IBM HQ Europe
in Paris and then on to the US. It was a pretty far going attempt
only to get my money back. I don't know what will happen if I try today
again...
But in most cases you wonder why as a user you should even listen to
Business Software Alliance
if vendors don't even honour your rights when it comes to the Windows
OEM license.
I found this very interesting for people living in the European Union.
The court case was in France, but still should be usable for other
Eurpean Union member countries:
Windows refund, Lenovo
"In November 2010, Mr. J. Petrus from France successfully won the case
against Lenovo which previously refused to pay him the Windows tax
refund. The Court of Cassation ruled in favor of Mr. J. Petrus, stating
that the bundling was unlawful based on Directive 2005/29/EC.[42][43]"
Especialy with that in hand it might be fun to try again...
We already pay enough to Microsoft when you buy a new computer. Unless
you build your own computer...
Keith Merrington - is a developer of popular applications
for eComStation / IBM OS/2 Warp.
He talks about the conference, the community and future plans.
Alex Taylor answered to the questions about eComStation development.
Alex is a member of eComStation crew, he is making system utilities and components
+ researching User Interface and fonts.
One more clip at eComStation.TV channel -
Menso de Jong (CEO of Mensys BV company) talks how
Mensys company was founded, shows OS/2 catalogues,
reports about current status of eComStation operating system.
Warpstock Europe 2011 started in Haarlem (Netherlands) at friday.
We have published the 1-st photo at eComStation.RU site
(we are retelling what happens and show photos in real-time).
Roderick Klein answered to the questions about coming Warpstock Europe 2011
conference and eComStation.
Roderick is working in Mensys BV company and is responsible for some
components of eComStation.
