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December 16, 2002

Robert Basler is the president of Aurora Systems, Inc. and has been a dedicated OS/2 user since he tired of rebooting Windows 3.1 twenty times a day. He spends what free time he can manage travelling the world. Photo was taken at Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand.

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OS/2 eZine Gift Guide

Every year the same question comes up. Oh what gift to get the OS/2 fanatic in your house? Here's some gift ideas every OS/2'er will love:

Under $50

Macromedia Flash 5 from InnoTek

If you want to see the latest websites in their full flashiness, then you need to get the Macromedia Flash 5 for OS/2 web browser plugin from InnoTek. This is available for about $20 from Mensys.

Scitech SNAP! Graphics

Scitech's SNAP! drivers will have your OS/2'er gleefully zipping through web pages and more with the fastest screen updates around. These display drivers support just about every display card you can imagine, have features not found on other display drivers such as zooming and multi-head, offer support for MGL and applications that use Scitech's special API's such as the WarpMedia DVD player, and the drivers are fast. This software is just $36.95 and is available from Scitech's Store.

PMView 2000

Here's a great deal for Christmas, pick up a copy of PMView 2000 which is a very well-regarded image viewer/editor for OS/2 for just $29.50 through BMT Micro, you better hurry though, this is a limited time offer.

Opera 5.12

If your OS/2 fan is an Opera web browser user, or they're still suffering with Netscape 4, why not consider upgrading them to the paid version of Opera so they don't have to look at those onscreen ads anymore. Version 5.12 for OS/2 is just $29 from Opera Software.

A Membership in OS/2 Voice

If you want to support one of the largest OS/2 User's groups and gain access to member services and special deals on OS/2 products, consider a gift membership. Individuals can join for just $25.

Under $100

JunkSpy 2.0

Ban the spam with JunkSpy 2.0 reviewed here. This application will immediately cut down on the clutter of bogus offers, porno propositions and scams cluttering your inbox. Available from Sundial Systems Corp. for just $59 including one year of updates. Everyone will love this. Well worth the money!

While you're considering JunkSpy, you might want to also consider any of Sundial's other products including the Mesa/2 spreadsheet or the Relish PIM which will help you manage your life.

Logitech Cordless Mouseman

Everybody loves a wireless mouse. If you've never tried one, you'll like it. You can read our review and buy one from Logitech for about $60.

Maul Desktop Publisher

Looking to make a newsletter? Maybe labels? Or do you just want your documents to look better? You might want to get your OS/2 user a copy of Maul Desktop Publisher for $99. Maul is reviewed here.

APC Back-UPS Office

Although its been a while since we reviewed this, any OS/2 user is going to love a UPS. Once installed, your computer will continue to operate even when the power goes out. If you live in an area subject to power problems or brownouts, this little gadget will keep your PC humming. You might have a little trouble finding that exact model, it has been replaced with the Back-UPS VS 500 Broadband and goes for about $80. Unfortunately while it will still power your PC, since it uses a USB connection for signalling, there is no OS/2 software that will monitor the UPS and shut your PC down automatically for you when the power goes out. If you want such a solution, check out the availability of models supported by UPS Monitor a great OS/2 shareware solution for as little as $6.50.

$100+ - The Sky's the Limit

Jacaranda Blue Wireless Network Card

If you have a notebook computer and are tired of dragging that annoying network cable around, why not get a Jacaranda Blue wireless network card? You can read a review here and buy one for roughly $128 here.

You might want to think about getting a LinkSys WAP11 wireless access point to go with it. This will connect your wireless computers to your existing lan, or you could purchase the LinkSys BEFW11S4 instead which also includes a 4 port switch and a firewall for your broadband internet access for about $120.

RSJ CD-Writer for OS/2

If your OS/2 fan also likes music, you might want to consider buying the RSJ CD-Writer software. Make your own music CD's, make backups, or copy data CD's quickly and easily for just $128.53.

Virtual PC 5 for OS/2

If your OS/2 fan has been very good this year and they have a fast PC and a Windows application they really need to run (not counting 3D games,) then you'll want to consider buying a copy of Virtual PC for $359. We haven't reviewed the latest version yet, but we reviewed the previous version a couple of months ago.

Still Looking for Ideas?

Have a look through our back issues for reviews of a whole lot of OS/2 products. No matter what you're looking for, chances are good there's an OS/2 product in your price range.

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