Spring news mix

Interesting eComStation news from the internet:

• New ACPI 2.22 supports multicore computers based on VIA-chipsets.
• There are more than 1000 messages in forum.ecomstation.ru. Users are discussing: OS/2 FUND, eSchemes, Panorama VESA, ACPI, software development, Evolutionary sprint approach.
• GenMac supports more popular adapters now
  • Intel PRO/1000 PL (PCIe, 8086:109A and partly 10B9)
  • Atheros 11a/b/g Wireless LAN (Mini-PCIe, 168C:1014)
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945abg (Mini-PCIe, 8086:4222, 8086:4227)

  Read more here Genmac forum

• The last barrier to use eComStation on modern computers - HDAudio support. The previous UniAud is based on ALSA beta 6 source code, new UniAud contains ALSA beta 12.
• Welcome to new site of Paul Smedley (he is the most active porter of software today)
• www.os2.spb.ru AKA os2.in.ru migrated to ru2.halfos.ru
• Do you have (laser) PostScript-printer? Please send us PPD-files (PostScript Printer Description). We are going put the files at PPD stack.
• There are many funds now: eCo Labs, OS2 World.Com Bounties, OS/2 FUND, Netlabs.org Fundraising campaign
• Advice for standalone developers: All applications should be valued, (you can remove any restrictions but allow users reward you!)
• If you have working and configured ACPI subsystem and want upgrade drivers then apply ACPI Fast Upgrade package (one mouse click)
• If you are going install home media-center based on eComStation, pay attention to silent barebones ASUS and Shuttle
• The Warpstock organizers are selecting and discussing where to start Warpstock Europe and Warpstock USA conferences