home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
ShareWare OnLine 2
/
ShareWare OnLine Volume 2 (CMS Software)(1993).iso
/
os2
/
jmos2_07.zip
/
JOEST-07.TXT
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1993-02-07
|
10KB
|
292 lines
Joe's OS/2 Tips.
Number 7
Written by Joseph Mckinnon (61:560/0@Worldnet)
Downloaded from Proteus OS/2.
Phone +61-7-800-3521
Hours 24 hours a day
Speeds 300-14400, MNP, V42Bis (NETCOMM)
=========================================================================
A] OS/2 ver 2.1 Beta (6.479).
B] More DOS_SETTINGS.
C] CONFIG.SYS Thingos.
D] Removing Un-Delete able objects.
Introduction.
Well, what can I say, IBM seems to have decided not to release
WinOS2 ver 3.1 as originally planned, and will release it along with
OS/2 ver 2.1, on the 16th of March (that is if there are no serious
problems in the betas, before then).
The Flame of the Month
IBM Australia requires a MAJOR Brain transplant, in that it seems to
believe that OS/2 will succeed with out their help. In that there is
very, very limited advertising, limited DAP support in relation to Beta
drops, and other hassles. IBM Australia finally announced that they
would give out the current beta, only a month after it had shipped on
CD-ROM in the USA. Even then, they still didn't produce a CD-ROM
version, but the same old floppy one. I think that IBM Management
(Overseas) had better start re-arranging the Australian Management
team, as they are simply standing to old traditions, in thinking that
the only important things in IBM's domain (in Australia) are Mainframes.
Ok Enough said, we can only hope for a change, before NT comes along,
otherwise when MS starts to REALLY advertise NT, here, it will be
noticed, even if the average user can't run it.
==================================================================
OS/2 ver 2.1 Beta
As usual, IBM has increased the space requirements of OS/2. The
reasons are as follows from the New Features List, found in the new
Readme file.
The following new functions have been added
since OS/2 2.0 was delivered:
o Support for Microsoft** Windows** V. 3.1
applications (WIN-OS/2* V. 3.1 replaces
WIN-OS/2 Version 3.0)
o Window-session support for popular Windows
V. 3.1 and Presentation Manager* 256-color
Super Video Graphics Adapters (SVGAs)
o Support for additional popular printers
o Support for additional popular small
computer system interface-based
(SCSI-based) CD-ROM drives
o A fax program which allows you to send and
receive a 1-page fax from your computer
o Support for the Advanced Power Management
(APM) specification
o Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (PCMCIA) enabling for I/O
devices
o Enhanced enabling code for pen-based
systems
o Enhanced enabling code for multimedia
applications
o Support for OS/2 as an AS/400* client (with
a PCSupport program)
The following (Hand-typed, so excuse any Part number typos) is a list of
SCSI cards, CD-ROM drives and SVGA drivers now supported directly by
OS/2.
CD-ROMS
ManuFacturer CD-ROM Models
Hitachi CDR-1650S, CDR-1750S, CDR-3650, CDR-3750
IBM CD-ROM I, CD-ROM II
NEC CDR-36,CDR-37,CDR-72,CDR-73,CDR-74,CDR-82,CDR-83,CDR-84
Panasonic CR-501, LK-MC501S
Sony CDU-541,CDU-561,CDU-6111,CDU-6211,CDU-7211
Texel DM-3021,DM-3024,DM-5021,DM-5024
Toshiba XN-3201,XM-3301
SCSI Cards
Manufacturer SCSI Adapter or Interface
Adaptec AIC 6260
AHA 1510,1512,1520,1522
AHA 1540,1542,1544
AHA 1640,1642,1644
AHA 1740,1742,1744 (Standard & Enhanced modes)
DPT PM 2011,2012
Future Domain TMC-850,860,875,885
TMS-1660,1670,1680
MCS-600,700
TMC-7000EX
TMC-850IBM
IBM PS/2 SCSI Adapter
PS/2 SCSI Adapter with cache
Video Cards
ATI Technology VGAWonder
CGA
8514/A
EGA
XGA
VRAM II
IBM VGA 256c
Generic SVGA
Trident
Tseng Labs 4000 (Diamond Speedstars DIP Settings 1,2,4 Must be OFF)
VGA
Sound Cards (if it's bundled with MMPM)
Creative Labs range
Roland
Adlib
IBM Audio cards
MORE on the way.
Network Cards
There are several Ethernet and token ring adapter drivers on the
installation disks, I don't know what these do, as I haven't got a LAN.
As you can see this is a pretty impressive list of new device support!
And IBM states they will have more in the release! Dare I say it, IBM
is really doing things right (except for IBM Australia).
There appears to be little in the way of nasty bugs, except for the
print spooler, which was caused by unfinished code. Plus the usual
Swapper.dat problem.
HOT TIP
On installing a new level of OS/2, boot from a floppy and delete
the SWAPPER.DAT file, as I suspect that OS/2 doesn't do this and
tries to utilise the SWAPPER.DAT file and finds invalid code. This
has occurred to me on several betas, so I believe that they don't
actually init the SWAPPER.DAT file, but instead reuse it.
==================================================================
More DOS_SETTINGS
DOS_AUTOEXEC
HW_NOSOUND
HW_ROM_TO_RAM
HW_TIMER
DOS_AUTOEXEC
Instead of running your Standard OS/2 Autoexec.bat, you can
specify which Batch file is automatically loaded for that
session. Handy if you have a massive environmental requirements
for particular applications.
HW_NOSOUND
As it sound, will disallow MOST sounds from the PC speaker, made
by dos programs. I say most, because there are some games
around which can by-pass this, maybe something to do with BIOS
and direct addressing.
HW_ROM_TO_RAM
Transposes your ROMs into RAM, for faster response. Ideally used
on a system where you can configure your Shadow RAM off, and the
BIOS will allow the memory used by Shadow RAM to be accessed by
normal programs (more than I can say about my old box).
HW_TIMER
OS/2 Emulates the Hardware timer's ticking, and hence may cause
hassles with sensitive DOS programs that rely on the hardware
version. EG Games like Wing Commander 2 go a lot better with
this turned ON.
==================================================================
More Config.sys Thingos
There are several SYS files that aren't really essential if you don't
require them.
VWIN.SYS For Windows. YucK!
VCOM.SYS For DOS coms
Some interesting drivers
VNPX.SYS Emulates a Maths Co processor.
Special Recommendation.
Ray Gwinn's SIO coms driver is an essential is a must for any serious
OS/2 coms user. It's much faster than the COM.SYS, that comes with
OS/2, and is by far the best coms driver I have used to date under OS/2.
Ray has also made a VSIO.SYS to replace the VCOM.SYS, which according to
many sources has fixed DOS comms problem. I have included the latest
beta in with these tips, for people who haven't had the chance to grab a
copy.
==================================================================
Removing Un-deletable Objects from the WPS
Have you ever come across a Folder Icon which refuses to be deleted?
If so, use the following method to remove it.
Say the ill behaved folder is called NAUGHTY, and resides inside of
the Folder "OS2 Tools".
And your OS/2 system resides on a HPFS partition.
Step 1.
Start an OS/2 Command Line session.
Step 2.
CD "OS!2 2.0 Desktop"
Step 3.
CD "OS2 Tools"
Step 4.
DIR
And you should see at least NAUGHTY listed as a Sub-Directory.
Step 5.
CD Naughty
Step 6.
Attrib -r -h -s *.*
Step 7.
Del *.*
This removes any hidden, System or read only files.
Step 8.
If there are any sub directories, enter the sub directories and follow
the above steps 6-8.
Step 9.
RD
Remove any LISTed sub-directories from Naughty
Step 10.
CD..
so that you have on your prompt something like
[X:\OS!2 2.0 Desktop\OS2 Tools]
Step 11.
RD Naughty.
Step 12.
EXIT
Step 13.
Press the Right Mouse button and select Refresh
==================================================================
The End
Continuing with the Idea of Team OS/2, I have included a list of all the
OS/2 applications I have available for request in this tips issue. This
will give you something to look through, plus if you are a sysop of any of
the listed networks, you can frequent these files.
If you wish to contact me, about various topics I have covered, or if
you have suggestions, the easy method is via a message in one of the
following mail networks, in their OS/2 area.
WORLDNET 61:6700/1
INTLNET 58:1100/300
FIDONET 3:640/830
Or via SNAIL MAIL
Joe's OS/2 Tips
540 Johnson Road
Forestdale, QLD, Australia, 4118.
Or via the BBS
+61-7-800-3521
Hours 0600-215 Australian Eastern Standard Time
1200-14.4k baud rates.
Or Via VOICE
+61-7-800-4447
Most times I am around the phone, but the answering system will take
care of you, otherwise. Sorry, I can't afford to return an international
call.