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April 22, 1997 Announcements

DeskMan/2 v2.0 Now Available.

Columbia, SC - Development Technologies, Inc. (DevTech) announces the availability of DeskMan/2 v2, which fully supports OS/2 v4.0. OS/2 users who have been eagerly anticipating DevTech's latest release of the award-winning, multi-function desktop enhancements for OS/2 will be extremely well-rewarded. DeskMan/2 Version 2.0 includes a wide range of new features, adding a substantial amount of increased functionality to the software package. Users will now be able to customize, manage, enhance, protect and distribute the OS/2 desktop environment in a way that has never before been achieved.

In today's business environment, LAN managers, administrators and executives need desktop management tools to be powerful, flexible, and secure. DeskMan/2 v2.0 incorporates powerful new and enhanced features such as: Access Control, Workspaces, live desktop synchronization, the MultiDesk Personal Desktop Facility and Workplace Shell Extensions.

As access control and desktop security are increasingly critical to all corporate IS Managers, DevTech provides an Access Control Policy Facility. This feature authorizes access to desktop resources, such as objects, windows, and workspaces. In addition, the Access control system is seamlessly integrated with the network permissions, allowing the manager to have access to exactly who the user is or what group they belong to.

The Configuration Image Facility allows users to take a complete snapshot of the OS/2 configuration and greatly expands the DM/2 Image component. All of the important data that defines how OS/2 works: Config.sys, WARP center definitions, startup.cmd,INI files, Workplace Shell & WIN-OS/2 desktops, LAN definition files, and user defined files, are captured, validated, compressed and stored in a single binary repository configuration. These repositories can be restored at any time to reset the system to that configuration. Snapshot definitions even include commands to run automatically before making and/or after restoring the configuration.

The MultiDesk Personal Desktop Facility allows each user to have their own, completely separate, personal Workplace Shell desktop. This facility greatly benefits each user by allowing the creation of different desktops with different sets of icons. Users have the ability to configure desktops in exactly the way that fits their needs. For example, in the workplace, managers can manipulate each workstation, only allowing mission critical information to be viewed by each employee. At home, parents can keep financial and other inappropriate information from appearing on their child's screen.

The Workspace Facility, the expanded functionality of the virtual desktop component VUEMan/2, gives users the ability to define separate, named, PM workspaces or "rooms," each with its own windows, task list, desktop and context sensitive tools. "One very large corporation came to us with requirements for their corporate desktop and we were able to accommodate their request by designing a Workspace function," states Noel Bergman, president of DevTech. Logical, separate Workspaces allow for a much more controlled and well-defined environment.

Additionally, these Workspaces can be optimized for different tasks. The desktop management suite includes a command line has been added to the Window List to keep often used applications and other tools easily accessible. It also contains window layouts, programming APIs, REXX enablement and extensive on-line and hardcopy documentation.

Live desktop synchronization allows for saving and restoring of objects "on the fly." Changes to an object are automatically saved when the object is closed and updating is done automatically the next time that object is opened. Furthermore, this feature allows any folder or groups of folders to be synchronized and updated with the latest information automatically.

The enhanced Workplace Shell Extensions give users complete fingertip control over all operational characteristics, including object styles, menus, and IDs. Users can even position icons with to-the-pixel accuracy and assign hot keys to objects.
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B.U.G.S. Alpha version 0.41 Released.

The sixth Alpha version (0.41) of the freeware action/arcade game B.U.G.S. has been released.

B.U.G.S. can be downloaded from Jeppe Cramon's homepage, Hobbes or cdrom.com.
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X-IT v2.4 Released.

X-it gives you a single click to many common actions that normally take a large number of mouse movements and clicking.

NEW FEATURES:

 Added "remove Warp 4 close button" option.
 Added 4 new key assignments (left and right windows key, windows menu key).
 Added /Pnn command line option to pause "nn" seconds before loading X-it. Helps prevent startup conflicts with certain applications.
 Added Hungarian .dll, Portuguese .dll and readme.
 X-it doubleclick fix for sys3175 errs when dbl clicking on command line window.
 Fix for "ghost" entries in the xit task list (for dead processes).
 Fix for registration disappearing.
 X-it popups are dismissed if action key is pressed a second time.

AND THE STANDARD FEATURES!

X-it was #2 in BMT Micro's Top 10 Shareware Sellers for spring and summer of 1996, and has been in the top 10 since February, 1996. X-it was the #1 utility downloaded (1558 times) from Hobbes in January, 1996, with PMJPEG in close second place (1529). And X-it was the #3 download for all of Hobbes files for the same month. X-it for OS/2 is $25 US and can be registered on CompuServe (CIS SWREG: #11263) or via BMT Micro.
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Matrix 1.3 Available.

This release has mainly documentation updates.

MATRIX PRODUCT SUMMARY:

Product: Matrix for OS/2 (MATRIX13.ZIP)
Type: Strategy game, Shareware
Price: $12 US (major credit cards, checks, money orders, cash)
CIS SWREG: #11264
Company: CodeSmith Software, RR 1, S-2, C-23, Fernie, BC Canada V0B 1M0
Web: http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/matrix/matrix.html
Email: mshill@elkvalley.net
Requirements: OS/2 2.0 or later. @200K RAM, 220K disk space

MATRIX 1.3 CHANGES FROM 1.2

 Updated new mail/email address for author contact.
 Updated BMT Micros order form.
 Changed default level of computer player from moron to novice.

MATRIX DESCRIPTION

Matrix is a OS/2 PM strategy shareware game. The game is easy to learn - like Tetris - but requires some brains - like Go. Matrix uses a set of coloured tiles, where each player attempts to score by matching tile colours. The game is played with two players, with the opponent being either computer (different levels) or human. To appeal to as many players as possible, the game is fully configurable. Board configuration includes size of board and the background displayed - either a selected colour or any bitmap. The shape and colour of the playing tiles can also be selected, making the game suitable for users with monochrome screens or those that have trouble distinguishing shapes or colours.

Matrix is simple to install, and fully functional even if unregistered. Matrix is a non-destructive game - it will not make changes to CONFIG.SYS or the system/user INI files, nor does it use any hidden files. The game can be played in any window size, at any video resolution.
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InnoVal to Build Java Version of Post Road Mailer.

Harrison, New York, April 22, 1997 InnoVal Systems Solutions, Inc., announced today that it is building a Java email client based on its popular Post Road Mailer software for OS/2.

Asked if this meant that InnoVal was moving away from OS/2, Porter said, "Not at all. This move to build a Java version of Post Road Mailer, if anything, reinforces our commitment to OS/2. To succeed in the OS/2 marketplace, we need to be able to deliver cross-platform solutions. Java, in this case will do that."

As further evidence of InnoVal's commitment to OS/2, Porter pointed out that Hacksaw, an Internet utility now in beta testing, was developed with cross-platform source code. Both the OS/2 version and a 32-bit Windows version are being tested concurrently. The product will be released concurrently for OS/2, Windows 95 and Windows NT. "We are also making significant enhancements to NetExtra, our OS/2 web browser add-on. We will bring it up to the level of features available in WebWilly for Windows NT and Windows 95."

A comprehensive list of Post Road Mailer features and demonstration software that can be downloaded can be found at InnoVal's web site, http://www.innoval.com. For additional information about the Post Road Mailer, NetExtra or the Hacksaw beta program, please contact Marianne Roderus by email at innoval@ibm.net or by phone at 914-835-3838.
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NetChat for OS/2 in Beta.

NetChat is a small and fast chat program that does NOT rely on IRC channels or any servers to hook you together for a ONE on ONE personal text mode chat.

NetChat uses a built in seamless e-mail system to exchange your current IP address with another person and connect you directly. Once connected, of course, you are no longer using any e-mail services.

NetChat is for ONE on ONE chatting and does NOT support round table or group discussions.

NetChat includes file transfer capability, favorite phrase list, and a Hailing list to make it a simple and painless way to get together with someone and not have to worry if "the chat server is down", if some rude sysop decides to kick you off, or just who else might be listening

NetChat for OS/2 will hopefully be ready to release in a few weeks. it will be marketed as Shareware and the registration fee will be $25.00. Registered users will also receive a FREE copy of MailRun -- a nifty utility to keep an eye on your mail box and/or preview incoming mail.

The author also plans to write a Windows 95 "sister" version that will be sold separately. The Windows version will be fully compatable with the OS/2 version.

Currently NetChat for OS/2 is being privately beta tested. Anyone wishing to take a look at the current beta can e-mail the author at grobin@erinet.com (or leave a note on the mailto link on his web page at http://www.coax.net/people/grobin) and request a copy if desired. A copy would be e-mailed (uuencoded) directly. Size of the beta zipped up is only about 75k.
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GalCiv Expansion Pack Available.

The most popular OS/2 game of all time, Galactic Civilizations has won numerous awards and made itself known as one of the best strategy games of all time. With a combination of epic game play and advanced programming technology, Galactic Civilizations takes you to a new universe where only your imagination limits you.

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the original concept of Galactic Civilizations (April 1993 was when GalCiv I was designed), Stardock is releasing the Expansion pack for Galactic Civilizations II.

The Expansion pack adds a host of new technologies, new star ships, new graphics, and modifies the game and its rules based on years of feedback from GalCiv players. Planets can grow larger, technologies are more difficult to reach, the computer players are smarter, the user interface is better. There's even a new opponent to face -- the Ominorians.

Some of the new features include the ability to change all your military projects from one to another eliminating the need for having to visit planet to planet. It is now easier to work with star fleets as they will now stay together in a group as you send them on their way to a distant part of the galaxy. A new type of ship, "The Odin Class", can see all the ships in a given quadrant regardless of their stealthy abilities. But Stealth ships are now stealthier than ever and Odin ships, while unique in its ability, is very vulnerable to attack.

The computer players aren't just smarter, in some cases, whole personalities have been rewritten from scratch to fit the strategies of expert GalCiv players. If you're very good at GalCiv, don't count on walking over the aliens this time. The game is still settable to be easy for newer players as well.

Even small cosmetic changes have been made. From text resizing to make it easier to read all the way up to redrawing star ships to make them look nicer.

Quadrants now get their own unique backgrounds to give the galaxy a more intense feel to it.

There are many many improvements to GalCiv and additions to the game that will truly expand the game's reach. The Expansion Pack is a must-have for any Galactic Civilizations player.

Users can now order and download the Expansion Pack from Stardock's website.

Its introductory price is $14.95!
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SwapMonitor v2.00 Released.

Description: SwapMonitor is a utility that displays in a small window on your desktop displaying the SWAPPER.DAT file size and warns you when its size changes.

In addition to monitoring your swap file these features are also included:

1. Process Killer
2. Clock
3. Drive info (size, label, space, file system etc.)

If you have SPM/2 product from IBM, you can also display swapper.dat analysis, process analysis, memory analysis and working set measurements. (see READTHIS.TXT in archive)

SwapMonitor is highly configurable and is fully WPS aware.

For more information see http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/swapmon.html or download a demo from ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/swapm200.zip.

Registration is $15.00
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Oberon Software Unveils New Domain.

Oberon Software's web site has been moved to a spiffy new URL:

http://www.OberonSoftware.com

If you have bookmarks to our old site or links on your web page, please revise them. (A redirector page will reside at the old URL for an indefinite length of time.)

We have tried to make the change seamless for users with authorized access. If you had access to any of our customer or client files sub pages or beta test pages and cannot get to them now, please drop e-mail to Brady Flowers - oberon@prairie.lakes.com - and let him know.

Of course, if you've never been to our home page, you're welcome to check it out now.
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Java SerialPort Gets OS/2 Support.

We have recently added OS/2 support for our Java SerialPort product.

Visit our website and download the FREE demo!
http://www.sc-systems.com

Use SerialPort with your Java applications to access serial devices anywhere on the internet!

SerialPort is one important class that Java forgot! SerialPort is the first Java product available to provide the Java serial port control you need for your Java applications. SerialPort is a set of high-performance Java classes that also provide low-level serial port control from Java.

The Java SerialPort class provides access to the serial ports of your computer allowing you to communicate with barcode readers, modems, mice, printers, sensors, or any serial device.

We now have OS/2 support for SerialPort.

Visit our website and download the FREE demo!
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Vigilance on Talos V FixPack Available.

Fixpack #1 for Vigilance On Talos V is available at:

http://www.polyex.com/downloads.html

It fixes that beeping on the Dive version!
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World's Best OS/2 Desktop Contest Voting Started.

Voting has begun on the entries for the World's Best OS/2 Desktop Contest.

People are invited to come over and look through the various screen shots of desktops and pick who has the coolest looking one in the world.

The contest is at: http://www.stardock.com.
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HFS/2 v0.10 Released.

HFS/2 version 0.10 has been released.

What is HFS/2

HFS/2 is a program which lets OS/2 users read and write files on media formatted with the Hierarchical File System used on Macintosh computers.

This program is in an early, experimental stage, and may still have many bugs and problems.

HFS/2 currently works with 1.44MB diskettes and CD-ROMs.

Where to get it

HFS/2 is free software, and is available from http://www.student.nada.kth.se/~f96-bet/HFS.
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Scan Shell for OS/2 use of McAfee AntiVirus Available.

You can download the latest version of Scan Shell from:

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/1372/index.html

The program is a easy to use front-end for the McAfee anti-virus.
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Slurp v1.1 Released.

Version 1.1 of Sslurp! (formerly known as SpiderMan and WebSucker) has been released. Sslurp! can download web pages and follow all links on it plus download inline images. Retrieved data is stored on disk for later inspection using a standard web browser.

You can use Sslurp! to

- make a local copy of a web site or subset of it for offline viewing
- automatically get web pages that are updated regularly (e.g. the famous Dilbert cartoon)
- mirror web sites
- etc.

Sslurp! is a 32 bit PM program and requires OS/2 Warp with TCP/IP 2.0 or newer or the Internet Access Kit. At least one HPFS partition is required.

Features include:

- Option to follow links on HTML pages (file name extensions configurable)
- Option to download inline images
- Option to download Java applets
- Can use proxy HTTP server
- Enables automation using command line options and logging
- Configurable limits of item size, link depth and URL structure
- History function keeps last 15 URLs
- Accepts URL Objects dropped on it
- items can be skipped automatically if they're not newer than the local copies
- Supports HTML frames, maps, Java applets
- Supports basic authorization
- Supports Proxy authorization

Sslurp! 1.1 (SSLURP11.ZIP, 65363 bytes) has been uploaded to:

ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/os2/incoming/sslurp11.zip (will be moved to /pub/os2/internet)

ftp://ftp.wilmington.net/bmtmicro/incoming/sslurp11.zip (will be moved to /bmtmicro).
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