STI Bundles Applause with Epson Scanners.
Boca Raton, Florida-- Solution Technology developer of TWAIN for OS/2 , BarCode Anywhere , Genie Forms Processing for OS/2, and Image Edition for OS/2 is announcing the availability of scanner bundles created specifically for the OS/2 market. STi has selected, and will be supplying, the Epson line of SCSI scanners along with STi's TWAIN enabled Applause Image Utility.
J3 Computer Technologies (1-800-787-0930 or 1-909-985-6786) of Montclair, California, will be the first OS/2 reseller to offer these scanner bundles. "This is great! A combination of Solution Technology software and Epson's hardware are the makings of a killer imaging bundle, definitely something the OS/2 community has been waiting for.", said Jim Ames, President of J3 Computer Technologies.
Other fine OS/2 resellers will be added to the program in the near
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X File v1.1 Released.
X File, "The Open File Dialog Fixer", is a desktop enhancer which adds major enhancements to the standard OS/2 microscopic "open/save as" file dialog. Nothing paranormal here - just real useful stuff.
X File runs under OS/2 3.0 or later, is small and non-intrusive, and will save you from the merrily-we-scroll-along syndrome. Works with many apps such as DeScribe, System Editor and SmallEd - see list below for more. Another must-have X utility from the company that gave you X it and Matrix.
WHAT'S NEW
InnoVal Releases Hacksaw for OS/2.
InnoVal Systems Solutions is pleased to announce HACKSAW (TM), a new Internet tool for everyone who maintains a web site, sends email to mailing lists, or downloads files.
HACKSAW takes FTP to a new level of simplicity and sophistication. If you maintain a web site, you need this tool! Imagine updating your site with a single command. HACKSAW is a very useful command line tool for people who want something more than the existing FTP tools. But HACKSAW is much more. It can retrieve web pages and other web-based files using the HTTP protocol, or it can retrieve just their headers. It can send email messages to a single email address or to an entire mailing list through an SMTP server. It can retrieve, count, and/or delete any or all messages waiting for you on a POP3 mail server.
Rich FTP Functions:
HACKSAW supports the traditional FTP commands such as DIR, RENAME, DELETE, SEND and GET as well as SITE commands. Additionally, it implements SENDALL and GETALL which can be used to send or retrieve all the files in the specified directory. SENDALL and GETALL support wildcard character patterns such as *.HTM or S*.* and can also work only on files with a date stamp more recent than a specified one. SYNCHOST and SYNCLOCAL send all the files from the one location to the other, which exist on the source but not on the target, or have a later date stamp on the source than the matching file on the target. SENDALL and SYNCHOST let you specify whether you want the files sent with uppercase filenames, lowercase filenames, or using the same filenames as they exist on the local drive. All six of these Send/Get commands can automatically perform a specified SITE command against the host file(s) after the file transfer(s)!
Flexible Control File, Command Line or Prompted Operation:
You can use control files to perform the same or similar FTP function on a whole list of filename specifications at once, retrieve HTTP-based files, retrieve mail from multiple POP3 accounts at once, or send mail via SMTP.
HACKSAW can also take its instructions from the command line, from its configuration (INI) file, or any combination of these without any user interaction at runtime. This way, it can perform functions during off-peak hours by means of a task scheduler or alarm program such as InnoVal's WebSched. (WebSched provides support for the Windows 95 and Windows NT dialers without waiting for a user to click on a dialog button before dialing.) An optional batch file or other program running HACKSAW can determine what HACKSAW did, because HACKSAW returns errorlevel codes to tell such a program whether it ran into any errors, or how many pieces of mail it found waiting on a POP3 server, etc.
Whatever instructions you don't feed to HACKSAW via the command line, a control file, or the configuration file, it will prompt you for at run time. So if you like, you can just tell it the main function you want it to execute, and it will ask you for all the other information it needs to perform that function, a piece at a time. You can run it that way if you prefer to have the program remind you of what it needs to know, so you don't have to think of everything in advance.
OS/2 and Windows 95/NT Versions Available:
The OS/2 and Windows 95/NT versions are compiled from the exact same source code, so the two versions are identical and released concurrently. You can even share one configuration file between the two versions, if you use both operating systems.
The OS/2 version comes with two REXX programs, one of which is a very configurable Spam Filter (or Twit Filter) which will delete unwanted messages from your POP3 server before your regular email program clutters your mailbox with them.
Order HACKSAW on our secure order form at http://www.innoval.com and we will send you an email with instructions for downloading the product along with a license number and details on obtaining technical support. Please note that all InnoVal products come with a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason whatsoever, remove the product from your system and contact us to obtain a full refund.
Site, quantity, and reseller prices are available on request. For more
information, contact Marianne Roderus, InnoVal Customer Support, at
innoval@ibm.net.
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International OS/2 Technology Trade Association.
Suppliers Form International OS/2 Technology Trade Association to Promote Products and Services Based on OS/2 Operating System
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 14, 1997 -- A new international trade association for companies that provide products or services based upon the OS/2 operating system was announced today at the IBM Technical Interchange. The International OS/2 Technology Trade Association (IOTTA) was founded to expand the OS/2 opportunity worldwide and to enhance communications between IBM and member companies. The trade association was formed as a result of discussions at the OS/2 Marketplace Conference held in Phoenix earlier this year.
The non-profit corporation is being set up by Katy Ansardi, vice president, Indelible Blue, Inc.; Esther Schindler, OS/2 writer and user advocate; Eileen Tognini, vice president, DevTech Inc.; and Dudley Westlake, president, MSR Development Corp. All four have been active in the Oss/2 market for several years and will serve as the group's initial board of directors while bylaws are drawn up and membership solicited.
Those involved note that this organization is being formed at a critical point in the life of OS/2. It has been 10 years since the technology was launched and they believe that IOTTA will provide a much needed service as OS/2 enters its second decade.
Though the association is independent of IBM, which developed OS/2, IBM supports its goals.
"We are pleased to see the broad-based interest in forming this organization," said Donn Atkins, vice president of marketing, IBM Personal Software Products Division. "Promoting OS/2 awareness in the corporate community will benefit everyone as OS/2 technology becomes recognized as a component of the global Java/network computing model. We are committed to support the efforts of IOTTA."
The first organizational meeting of IOTTA was held during the IBM Technical Interchange Conference in St. Louis, Missouri May 12 - 15, 1997.
Anyone providing goods and services based on OS/2 technology is welcome to
join the trade association. Moore Media Relations of San Diego has been named
to manage operations and provide media relations during the initial
organizational phase. Interested parties may receive more information at
199.72.66.91/iotta/iotta.nsf or by calling 619-274-5959.
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PMMail v1.92 Released.
PMMail 1.92 was released today. It is mainly a bugfix release addressing points raised in PMMail 1.91. In addition to bugfixes 1.92 adds integration features with our upcoming USENET news client, PMINews. PMINews will be released within a few weeks. If you intend on purchasing it, you will need PMMail 1.92 or later to permit filing of news posts within PMMail as well as proper use of shared components. Please install PMMail 1.92 before installing any version of PMINews.
In addition, a previously undocumented feature will now be documented. If you start PMMail with the "/f" option, PMMail will now start up, perform fetches on the accounts that are set to fetch upon startup, send any outgoing mail on accounts that are configured to send mail at startup or send after a fetch, and then PMMail will close. We will be adding this info to our web page shortly.
PMMail 1.92 as well as the list of fixes countained therein can be
found on SouthSoft's web site.
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CFSPoker Now Available at BMT Micro.
BMT Micro is proud to announce the addition of CFSPoker to our catalog.
CFSPoker is a commercial quality computer software poker simulation program. Actual presentation and operation resembles the current, generally available International Game Technology, Sigma Games, and Ballys gaming machines found around the world.
This is the same game that is found on the OS/2 Warp 4.0 Application Sampler and sells for $34.95. A fully functional demo is available at: ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/CFSPoker.zip.
Through June 30th we are running a special price of $29.00. To
order, contact BMT Micro at 800-414-4268 (910-791-7052 outside
North America) or visit our web site at http://www.bmtmicro.com/
for information on this and our other OS/2 products.
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For a limited time and while supplies last, get a FREE copy of OS/2 Warp 4 with your purchase of $100 or more of Stardock products when you order from Stardock at 1-888-STARDOCK!
Products include:
Object Desktop Professional (OEM version) $149
Process Commander $69
Pre-Order: OS/2 Essentials 2.0 $49.95
Trials of Battle $39.95
Pre-Order: Links for OS/2 $39.95
Avarice: The Final Saga $69.95
Galactic Civilizations II $29.95
If your order is greater than $100, ask for your free copy of OS/2 Warp 4 (while supplies last).
To order call: 1-888-STARDOCK
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At their next meetings, over 50 OS/2 user groups will be giving away a free copy Vigilance On Talos V. This is in response to PolyEx Software's offering of one free copy for every OS/2 user group (offer ended May 15,1997), so be sure to attend your local OS/2 user group meeting, show your support of OS/2 and see if you can win a free copy of this hot new game courtesy of your friends at PolyEx Software.
Order your own copy of Vigilance On Talos V for OS/2 today!
PolyEx Software's homepage can be located at http://www.polyex.com/.
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In case you missed out, nominees are now being accepted (until June 1) for the
Shareware Hall of Fame at http://www.SharewareJunkies.com/sharewar.htm. Vote
for your favorite OS/2 shareware software.
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"Warpstock" Event Date and City Announced.
OS/2 Users, Vendors to Meet in Los Angeles, CA
Oklahoma City, May 20, 1997 -- At a power breakfast held in St. Louis during the recent IBM Technical Interchange, the Warpstock Steering Committee announced a definitive date for "Warpstock 97". The inaugural event will be held October 24-26, 1997, in Los Angeles, CA. The actual site will be announced shortly, pending final negotiations with the candidate sites.
Warpstock 97, a major conference for OS/2 small office/home office (SOHO) and individual end-users, is an excellent opportunity for OS/2 SOHO and individual users and OS/2 vendors to identify this market segment's product requirements and to exchange ideas. Users have the opportunity to present their unique application needs to the OS/2 application vendors; those needs diverge, at times, from those of corporate America.
"The enthusiasm the OS/2 user community has shown for Warpstock is just tremendous," said Felix Cruz, sales and marketing director for SofTouch Systems, a leading provider of disk and file management solutions for OS/2. "In the 1960's, young men and women associated Woodstock with the cause of individual freedom of expression. The millions of computer users who use OS/2 Warp as their operating system also made a choice; they looked for an alternative better than the one suggested by the 'establishment.' Warpstock permits an opportunity for OS/2 enthusiasts to express their 'freedom' from the tyranny of the Microsoft hegemony," Cruz added. With a twinkle in his eye, he whispered, "And it'll be a hell of a lot of fun!"
"Frankly, I'm not surprised so many individuals have already committed to invest their personal time and money to attend an event aimed at the SOHO and individual OS/2 user. It confirms what many have said all along: That the SOHO market is a lucrative market for OS/2, and can be well served by both IBM and independent software vendors," Cruz said.
The idea of an "OS/2 love-fest" was conceived as one result of The OS/2 Marketplace, a highly successful OS/2 vendors conference held recently in Phoenix. The Warpstock Steering Committee was formed to coordinate the event. Discussion about the event is ongoing on the Internet comp.os.os2.misc newsgroup, on commercial on-line services, and with centralized discussion on an Internet mail list. For more information, visit http://www.basin.com/os2/warpstock.html and join the Warpstock listserv. To subscribe to the Warpstock listserv, send an email to majordomo@sj.znet.com with no subject and the words "subscribe warpstock youremailaddress" in the message body.
Further announcements about Warpstock will be forthcoming as planning for the
event continues.
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Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp Update.
A Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp Update which provides fixes to a few problems discovered in the initial release of Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp is now available. This update is for all users of Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp who purchased SmartSuite 96 for OS/2 Warp or Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp soon after their initial release. To determine if you should apply this update, simply launch Word Pro and select Help / About Word Pro... from the Word Pro menu. If your Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp Release number is O70.1342.0 or higher you already have an updated edition. If your Release number is O70.1341.0, you may wish to apply this update.
How to Determine If You Should Apply This Update:
To determine if you should apply this update, simply launch Word Pro and select Help / About Word Pro... from the Word Pro menu. If your Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp Release number is O70.1342.0 or higher you already have an updated edition. If your Release number is O70.1341.0, you may wish to apply this update.
Download the Update:
Download a 3.8 Mb self-extracting ZIP file containing the Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp update. Please read the installation instructions which appear below or in the README.TXT file provided with the update.
Problems Fixed by the Word Pro 96 for OS/2 Warp ''Release 1342'' Update:
Inability to open files contained in or save files into a previously hidden (via the ATTRIB command) subdirectory. Failure to export v umlaut characters when exporting or saving a file in DCA RFT format. All editions of Word Pro (North American or International) default to "inches" as the unit of measure even if another unit of measure (such as centimeters) is the standard for the code page currently in use.
Occasional abnormal (SYS3175) termination of Word Pro with a pointer to PMCTLS.DLL while opening or saving a file. Occasional abnormal (SYS3175) termination of Word Pro when attempting to close a document after spell checking if the document contains a misspelled word in a protected table cell.
Occasional abnormal (SYS3175) termination of Word Pro when undoing the import of a picture via the Edit / Undo option. Occasional abnormal (SYS3175) termination of Word Pro when exporting to or saving a file in DCA RFT format.
Disk Space Required:
Although the updated files, in total, take up only 50K more disk space
than the files you'll be replacing - you will temporarily need
approximately 13 Mb of free disk space in order to download the
self-extracting WPOS2UP.EXE file, extract the updated files, and make
backup copies of the files being replaced during the update process. Once
you have applied and successfully verified the update you can delete
WPOS2UP.EXE and the extracted files from the temporary subdirectory and
delete the backup copies you created of the replaced files (*.OLD files)
to reclaim almost all of the disk space required to apply this update.
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How many people actually fill in all the Titles and Track names to the CD player that comes with OS/2? I've avoided it because you lost the info whenever you re-installed the multimedia stuff. No more.
Introducing CDTag.
CDTag will extract the Title and Track information from the CD player's INI file and store it in an external file. It also will add information to the file for CD's that you don't even have. The net result should be that the data should only have to be entered once, and then the files from many can be merged into one and then distributed. With many people participating, it should be possible to quickly build a database of thousands of CD's.
CDTag is distributed as 'job-ware'. That's where you're allowed to use the program, free of charge, for as long as you like; however, you are required to view the authors resume at the address below and inform him of any computer programming job openings that you know about.
All notifications should be sent to: etchris@ibm.net
The resume is online at:
http://mercury.ncat.edu/~ernestc
The link to CDTag is http://mercury.ncat.edu/~ernestc/cdtag100.zip.
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Warp Enhancer Pre-Release 0.20 Available.
Warp Enhancer is a free WPS utility that adds many of the features that every OS/2 user wants but IBM still ignores. Included in this release are:
- Folder status bars for WPS folders which show information about the number of objects, their size, the number of selected objects and their size.
- Recursive size calculation for WPS folders
- Window list filtering. Allows to filter certain entries from the OS/2 window list. Neat for background processes.
- Mouse button 3 simulates double click with mouse button 1
- System menu as context menu on title bar (as W'95)
- No move and size on maximized windows (as Win)
- Support for W'95 keys. Keys show OS/2 window list or context menu
- Numlock key permanently on. This feature really works! Numlock will never be turned off by OS/2 any more!
- Extension sort for folders. Sorts objects in folder according to their DOS .3 extension.
- Enhanced OS/2 shutdown dialog. Allows selection of shutdown, reboot, dual boot to DOS or hibernation
- Open parent folder by pressing backspace
- Mouse button 1 + 2 pressed simultaneously shows window list in every situation
- much more...
Internet: http://www.bawue.de/~achimha/we
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Bootset v1.0 Available.
What is bootset ?
Bootset is a program that steps in just before PM (the graphical part of OS/2) is loaded. It allows you to run whatever program you want (though it must be character based), to change setting, copy otherwise locked files and similar tasks.
OS/2 Warp has a similar feature, the Alt-F1 screen. Its a great feature but Bootset has a few plusses (and minuses) compared to Alt-F1.
- Bootset is run after CONFIG.SYS is activated so you have to reboot if you change/edit CONFIG.SYS.
- Alt-F1 is for free
BootSet is available through BMT Micro just like WebNavigator and at our website.
If you have any questions please contact Lennart Carlson at mail@jmast.se.
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