MCP2/Rus release

2003-07-05 01:45:40 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, software updates]

eCo Software is proud to announce the release of russian IBM OS/2 MCP2 (14.089_W4). MCP2/Rus is the core of eComStation/Rus 1.1 operating system.

The chief of the project Yuri Proniakin said: "Besides the translation of system messages and reference books we fulfilled labour-intensive work related to alignment of dialog windows and adjusting of hot-keys. Perhaps, russian MCP/2 transcends the original version by external view and functionality."

It is recommended to install MCP2/Rus on embedded computers with reduced RAM (below 48MB). The following are the minimum system requirements for the MCP2/Rus:

• 133 MHz Intel Pentium(R)-compatible CPU
• 32MB RAM; 64MB recommended
• 120MB for the base installation; 300MB minimum for the base installation plus default installed components; 500MB recommended

The product is available to owners of eComStation/Rus 1.1 license only and it is delivered on separate CD.

Translation of eComStation 1.1 to other languages

2003-07-04 13:48:22 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [en.os2.org, Roderick Klein]

To keep people informed what is happening with eComStation 1.1, work on the German version of eComStation 1.1 has already been started. In eComStation 1.1 a lot of work has gone into making the proces easier for us to make other languages.

Also work has started on the French eComStation 1.1. Work on the italian version of eComStation 1.1 will start this week or next week. We except(!) to get the German version final in about a month. Other languages we can not make a forecast on.

Thank you for your patience.

Linux is not more threatening then OS/2 says Bill

2003-07-04 01:02:26 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Henk Pol]

Bill Gates still talking about OS/2: "Are you kidding? I mean, let's be serious. That was IBM, a company 15 times our size. Name a bank that didn't use OS/2. OS/2 was IBM's product, and the IBM army marched behind that product. People always think today's competition is somehow different and unique in some way."

Source: www.usatoday.com

eCS 1.1 in California

2003-05-29 15:10:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

There is a short report about eCS 1.1 presentation in Southern California on the site of SCOUG user group. Tony Butka shares his minds about new version and describes common directions of future development. You can see some photos from the meeting here.

eComStation 1.1 Released

2003-05-26 21:05:35 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCS NewsCast, Bob St.John]

Serenity Systems announces the release of eComStation 1.1 products. The new product branding includes the separation of OS platform component from some of the applications which had been included in eComStation 1.0. Users may now select from eComStation Entry, the OS platform component, and the eComStation Application Pack. The multiprocessor support is available as an optional feature as well, and a server edition based on Warp Server for e-business is also available.

User's getting their first glimpse of eComStation Entry are impressed with enhancements to the CD installation program which makes eComStation a better fit for today's "non-legacy" hardware systems. The installation program use IBM CID technology to create a response file, which makes the first installation easier for users; and the file can be shared, re-used, and even edited for subsequent installation events. eComStation 1.1 Entry includes additional Internet connection support, enhanced UI with integration of XWP features, and even support to read NTFS partitions.

eComStation 1.1 provides users with a low cost package which includes the most up to date distribution of IBM OS/2 4.52. Serenity Systems has a track record of delivering product enhancemens throught its web site. Now, it has released a significant update which existing OS/2 and eComStation users are sure to enjoy, and new users will find to be friendly, easy to install and to use, with the industry's most powerful UI, delivering leading price performance, reliability, stability, and scalability.

Promotional pricing for existing eComStation users is available until June 15.

download the full announcement as PDF document

Preparation of eComStation/Rus 1.1

2003-05-06 12:07:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, software updates]

Shipping of eCS 1.1 is starting in America and Europe. The process of distribution will take some days/weeks because it's necessary pack (and put customer`s papers in order) some thousands of parcels.

Russian version of eCS is coming too. Users are able to watch dynamics of current work. Moreover, there is a small competition for active users :) with presents (foreign users can buy presents by themselves at ecomstation.biz)

Era of JFS, part 3

2003-04-28 17:54:53 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We published russian version of official JFS description. The document was expanded with some details and remarks.

Famous ukranian computer magazine remembered OS/2

2003-04-15 03:41:05 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, Improver]

In the second issue of CHIP magazine there was a short note related to OS/2 with title "IBM likes jokes too". Here is quote from this text (russian text). Not very positive text.. but let's expect that the editors of the magazine will change their mind in the nearest time.

REXX/OS operating system project reaches first milestone

2003-04-01 16:48:08 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [os2.org, Christian Langanke]

The netlabs.org develpers community proudly announces a new project called REXX/OS, intended as the brand new incarnation of the IBM operating system OS/2, being completely realized using the widely known and proven REXX scripting language. As Adrian Gschwend, founder of netlabs.org states, the project has already reached its first milestone. The kernel, currently hosted in a virtual OS/2 session, successfully boots and basic device drivers are available. A first public preview is available for download from the netlabs.org website. Considering the potential of this revolutionary design for the OS/2 community, netlabs.org is prepared to handle the expected several dozen downloads of this preview. Several screenshots have also been posted.

New sites

2003-03-22 17:16:01 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The new eComStation Website has been launched today! The all new look offers better useability and professionalism for our users. It is ready for release of eComStation 1.1 now!

New site dedicated to eComStation is opened for american market - eComStation.Biz.

Warp Community Update Workshop

2003-02-20 01:07:07 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The eighth week of 2003 IBM dedicates to OS/2.

List of speakers: Oliver Mark, Rainer Feuerstein, Leif Bruer, Daniela Engert, Kim Cheung, Gregory Shah, Stephan Schpker and Alain Rykaert. Their lectures cover all aspects of IBM OS/2 usage.

Kim Cheung was giving a presentation on running OS/2-eComStation on Linux at the IBM Warp Update event in Germany this week too.

Inside NTFS or entrails overview

2003-02-10 23:38:42 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Pavel Shtemenko talks about NTFS file system supported by eComStation operating system (russian text).

What is hidden under loud advertising slogans of Microsoft? Are there any benefits for OS/2-users accustomed to use stable file systems.

Opening of planned deliveries of eComStation to AMT company

2003-01-27 16:36:08 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, press-releases]

eComStation operating system serves as a base of drilling simulators for oilmen and gasmen which 'Automation Monitoring of Technologies' delivers to russian petroleum companies for personnel education.

'Automation Monitoring of Technologies' is working on automatization of technological processes in oil and gas industry in the course of ten years already and became the leader in this sector of market.

eCo Software is the company which distributes russian eComStation in ex USSR as well creates and promotes its own software solutions.

WarpDoctor meetings

2003-01-04 10:54:38 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, Walter F. Metcalf]

Walter F Metcalf invites OS/2 users to Warpdoctor chatroom each Sunday at 20:00:00 GMT to discuss WarpDoctor projects and any work done by the team during the week.

Additional info:

• WarpDoctor homepage (Mission, irc-instructions, etc)
• Timezone help

My operating system

2002-12-22 05:03:28 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

The next version of operating system supports many national languages. It's very important to attract new users. We are interested to know, Which version of operating system do you prefer? English or translated to native language?

eCS-Demo in German PC-Magazine

2002-10-30 01:41:01 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Alexander Beyrer]

The (German) "PC Magazine CREATIVE" issue number 11 deals with alternatives to Windows. The 4 page article on eCS is mostly OS/2 friendly. A short excerpt: "OS/2 offers..... Stability. The operating system contains an outstanding hardware manager, excellent memory management, sophisticated multitasking and..... a highly scalable implementation of multithreading."

Contents of the DVD enclosed with this issue: An ISO file for a special edition of eComStation that exclusively boots from CD (which needs to be burned on your own) as well as a trial version of Virtual PC 5.0 (that requires Windows).