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This forum is supplied for demonstration purposes only and is accessible via the IBM OS/2 BBS system. What you see below is the forum as it existed on 10/30/92. The IBM OS/2 Bulletin Board System (BBS) is IBM's new electronic support offering for OS/2 Version 2.0. With OS/2 BBS you can electronically review OS/2 technical information, submit program defects to IBM, and receive information on how to solve problems. Users of the OS/2 BBS not only include OS/2 customers, but the OS/2 expertise of the entire internal IBM community worldwide. OS2BBS makes all this available via a local or toll free number in most major cities. To request a complete OS/2 BBS Information Package detailing the OS/2 BBS offering and including pricing and registration/access information, please call: 1-800-547-1283. ===== OS2APPS CFORUM created at 01:47:55 on 92/04/08 GMT (by HOPKINS at AUSVM8) IBM UNCLASSIFIED ---------------- The information in this forum is considered by IBM to be external and may be shared by everyone who is given access. This forum is shared with the internal IBM employee conferences. Forum: OS2APPS CFORUM Forum subject: OS/2 Applications This forum is for the discussion of application programs and systems designed for OS/2 . This forum is also for presenting issues, questions, and problems encountered during the design and implementation phases of application development. Programming questions and issues should be addressed in one of the other forums that specifically address programming topics. Contributions must not contain confidential or proprietary information. Each contributor agrees, in placing material in this forum, that IBM and other users are free to prepare derivative works based upon it, and to use, reproduce, perform, display and distribute inside and outside their company such material and such derivative works, without obligation or charge. IBM is not responsible or liable for the use, copying, or distribution of materials placed on this forum, and has therefore no obligation to control such acts. All subscribers are required to abide at all times by the conference rules described in the Bulletin Board Rules under "News and Announcements". All IBM personnel are required to abide at all times by the IBMPC RULES and the IBM Business Conduct Guidelines. IBM personnel will read the CUSTOMER FORUM RULES in IBMPC RULES before contributing. Contributions violating these rules will be deleted by the CFORUM Owner or their delegate, and in some cases by an IBM conference Administrator. The OS2BBS CFORUM is where anyone may raise concerns regarding rules violations found in this and other CFORUMS. The IBM Owner of this forum is: Name: Kenneth M. Hopkins, OS/2 Support Services Mailing Address: IBM Manufacturing and Development 11400 Burnet Road Internal Zip 2900-042/1D003 Austin, Texas 78758 IBM Node/Userid: AUSVM8/HOPKINS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:14:08 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Sytos Plus for OS/2 1.32 I have Sytos plus for OS/2 V1.32 . My backup device is the floppy diskette. The program was running at fair speed in 1.30.1 but it is UNACCAPTABLE speed at 2.0 GA. I called their Tech Support, but they does not realy care about. Is far as I knew IBM is selling this software . Does anyone knew how can I improve the speed\performance of an OS/2 program with 1.x drivers? It takes TOO LONG time (10 minutes / 1.44 diskette) . At least does not crashes the WPS , as did with most of the betas. Does anyone knew another OS/2 backup software , which can write to floppies? Geza Szivos 403-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:49:43 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Sytos Plus for OS/2 1.32 Ref: Append at 15:14:08 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) OK. I shouln't be that uggly. The prev. happaned on a 386/20 compatible with 387 and 8M RAM No other application but the system clock was running it is an ISA system with MFM drives. At work on my Mod 70 E61 6M RAM the sytos plus finished the backup at acceptable speed, but at the end of the compare: SYS3175 error: .................................................................... A program generated an access violation at 0006cb7e. SYPLUS.EXE 0002 P1=0000000 P@=ffffffff P3=XXXXXXXX P4=XXXXXXXX EAX=7d470158 EBX=00000004 ECX=00000247 EDX=00000000 ESI=000002cf EDI=000049b2 DS=02c7 DSACC=00f3 DSLIM=0000febf ES=dffc ESACC=00f1 ESLIM=00000023 FS=150b FSACC=00f2 FSLIM=00000030 GS=0000 GSACC=**** GSLIM=******** CS:EIP=0247:0000023a CSACC=00fb CSLIM=000025e7 SS:ESP=028f:00001f18 SSACC=00f3 SSLIM=00001f41 EBP=00001f22 FLG=00012216 ....................................................... I'm running the GA code with the 304E Novell Requester loaded, but not connected. I had one cmd.exe windowed open. (session title 019) Geza Szivos 403-290-6583 If I should call 1-800 -.. or create a NOTIFY message LET ME KNEW!!! I expect to someone contact with me, with a problem No. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:53:47 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject:Trap 8 during Sytos Install PC: 386/20 compatible(multiterm) 80387 + 8M RAM ISA PC ATI VGAWonder V3.02 with ATI Mouse Wetern Digital 1:1 MFM Controller Seagate 4096 C (HPFS) Seagate 154 42M harddrive. Software: System clock and one cmd window is running. I installed Sytos Plus for OS/2 V1.32 . Default settings. At the end of the installation it copied the files and during the (at the end?) I got a TRAP 0008: ................................................................... TRAP 0008 ERRCD=0 ERRACC=ERRLIM=***** EAX=00000000 EBC=bbb14c54 ECX=00000010 EDX=00000115 ESI=fff2f1e4 edi=feb30440 ebp=000007c2 flg=00012046 cs:eip=0160 ds=es=0158 fs=gs=0 dsacc=esacc=c093 dslim=eslim=ffffffff cr0=fffffffb cr2=fff14c84 06600d1 ##160:fff6453f - 000d:a53f int rev 6.307 92/03/01 ............................................................. I did'nt knew that GA==307 ! All files was dated 03/30/92. When I installed again, no more trap 8. Geza Szivos 403-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:11:57 on 92/04/13 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Trap 8 during Sytos Install Ref: Append at 19:53:47 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza: You didn't know GA was 307? In DOS 5.0 there is an undocumented switch for the VER command, '/r'. This displays the internal revision number. IBM introduced the SYSLEVEL command into DOS 4.0 around revision UR31300. M$ did not like it so they took it out of DOS 5.0 and replaced it with VER /R. This is a long winded way of saying that, as OS/2 V2.0 VDMs are at DOS 5.0 level (almost), executing the command VER /R in a VDM will display OS/2's revision number. This does not work in an OS/2 session! Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:36:25 on 92/04/13 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Trap 8 during Sytos Install Ref: Append at 13:11:57 on 92/04/13 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Michael, I typed the'ver /r ' at the dos window, and 'Operating System/2 Version is 2.00' 'Revision 6.307' 'DOS is not in HMA' This is what I've got. In Native IBMDOS5 tells Revision A . Thanks for the switch. Geza ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:41:07 on 92/04/13 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: Sytos Plus for OS/2 1.32 Ref: Append at 15:14:08 on 92/04/10 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) The slow backup time and other problems are currently being worked on by IBM OS/2 Development and Sytron. I heard that there should be an Sytos Plus fix or upgrade available "this summer", but I haven't heard anything more specific about the date. I use Sytos Plus myself, so I definitely know how frustracting the slowness can be. Brent Allen - IBM OS/2 Base Services Support ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:34:25 on 92/04/16 GMT (by LEOA at BCRVMPC1) Subject: Trap 8 during Sytos Install Ref: Append at 13:11:57 on 92/04/13 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Syslevel remains there for 1.x and for 2.0. This will show OS/2 at version 2.0, and GPI as 16bit .. as well as all the other components. GA is 307N to be exact. Doesn't mean very much to anyone outside of Boca. Leo A. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:26:40 on 92/04/21 GMT (by XXTCAN01 at TORVMCOP) Subject: BookManager READ/2 Now that GA is 20 days old when can I expect BookManager Read/2 to function on OS/2 2.0. I bought a copy just after I saw the announcment letters for SAA publications. By then i had become a participant in the OS/2 EEP. I have never been able to use the copy I bought. Thanks Bob Turner Transport Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:50:33 on 92/04/22 GMT (by XXCMHC01 at TORVMCOP) Subject: BookManager READ/2 Ref: Append at 17:26:40 on 92/04/21 GMT (by XXTCAN01 at TORVMCOP) Bob, I heard that there was a new level of the BookManager Read/2 product becoming available late last week. If I can chase down the info I had I will update this note. Ken Smith, CMHC ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:12:38 on 92/04/22 GMT (by JELLIOTT at CANVM2) Subject: BookManager READ/2 Ref: Append at 01:50:33 on 92/04/22 GMT (by XXCMHC01 at TORVMCOP) BookManager READ/2 development hopes to have a CSD available by the end of this week. Jim Elliott National Support Centre, IBM Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:37:30 on 92/04/22 GMT (by KCRACE at SFOVMIC1) Subject: 32-Bit Application Support I would like to know which of the following applications have announced 32-bit versions. Wordperfect Paradox Advanced Revelation Oracle Sysbase SQL Server Lotus 123 CC:mail Harvard Graphics Micrographic Designer Ventura Publisher. If there are planned availability dates that would be nice. Or an on=line list of everything. Please respond to KCRACE at SFOVMIC1. Thank you kelly Crace 961-2403 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:59:51 on 92/04/23 GMT (by XXCWBD08 at TORVMCOP) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems We are using the OS/2 2.0 GA code with IBM TCP/IP 1.2. We are running this combination on IBM and Dell 486 PCs with 8MB RAM and large hard disks. We have the NFS client software, LPRMON printer redirection, and the SNMP agent support. Some people are also using the NFS server portion. We use PM-ANT for 3270 emulation. We like the software but have found that loading the TCP/IP software at the same time as a Windows app such as Word for Windows results in very poor overall system performance. The PC seems to swap excessively when switching between applications or opening folders. Overall performance seems to vary from person to person and from day to day. At its worst, it took 2.5 minutes to open the OS/2 System folder. At best 30 seconds to open the OS/2 System folder. Is anyone else running a similar configuration? Is this the type of overall performance we should expect? We have tried increasing the memory on one of the model 90s to 16MB and performance is good in that case. We don't really want to install 16MB on all our PCs. We have also found that the OS/2 Drives ICON to the NFS drive will not open the NFS drive. We do not get a Network folder with the NFS drive like you do with Novell. We also have problems accessing NFS subdirectories on an AIX system. Russell Kernaghan Canadian Wheat Board (204) 983-3490 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:22:28 on 92/04/24 GMT (by JELLIOTT at CANVM2) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems Ref: Append at 15:59:51 on 92/04/23 GMT (by XXCWBD08 at TORVMCOP) Russell: I have asked one of the TCP/IP people to look at your question. Jim Elliott National Support Centre, IBM Canada Ltd. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 10:49:20 on 92/05/01 GMT (by PGOSSELI at IIXBELL4) Subject: NO SUBJECT I have installed Wordperfect 5.1 for Windows on OS/2 2.0. When I try to execute it it abends with the following message: WPWINFIL has caused an error in WIN-OS/2*. GP fault in module: WPWINFIL.EXE at 0001:0031 Has anybody, encountered this problem? Is there a known solution? Thanks ____________________________________Pierre Gosselin Senior Analyst Designer Operations Development Bell Canada (514-870-3627) From: Pierre Gosselin ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:25:15 on 92/05/01 GMT (by HALLERMA at BCRVMPC1) Subject: NO SUBJECT Ref: Append at 10:49:20 on 92/05/01 GMT (by PGOSSELI at IIXBELL4) Did you consider reading the README file? (Open the information folder - big "I" icon). Mel Hallerman ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:31:43 on 92/05/01 GMT (by XXTCAN06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: NO SUBJECT Ref: Append at 11:25:15 on 92/05/01 GMT (by HALLERMA at BCRVMPC1) To make life easier on you; not have to read the READ.ME file and all that sort of thing!: Did you run FIXWP against WordPerfect 5.1 for Windows? Pierre Legault - Transport Canada. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:30:25 on 92/05/01 GMT (by CWAY at BLDVMIC1) Subject: Seamless Window Is there a way to get my application start a window application on a seamless window instead of DOS full screen, compiling on OS/2 1.3 using DosStartSession or any other APIs? Thank you very much! Catherine Way ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:55:50 on 92/05/01 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: NO SUBJECT Ref: Append at 12:31:43 on 92/05/01 GMT (by XXTCAN06 at TORVMCOP) The problem is that it is working if he has the US version of wp51. If it's Canadian , out of luck BUT,: Call WP for Win support line, Thew sent me an "newer" US version, wich runs fine in Win3 and in winos2. (If it's on the LAN, you cant switch back and forth.) Geza Szivos ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:09:57 on 92/05/03 GMT (by RONM at DALVM41B) Re: Seamless Window Ref: Append by (CWAY at BLDVMIC1) on 92/05/01 at 15:30:25 From the command line you can "START /WIN application". If you can't persuade DosExecPgm to take the /WIN parameter you could always exec a .CMD file. R.C. Morrill (RONM @ DALVM41B) 1992/05/02 23:09 CDT ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:01:42 on 92/05/04 GMT (by IL78568 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ctrl-Key Sticking in Applications One application that I am using, HyperAccess/5 Version 2.1, I run in a window on my desktop. When the window loses focus (I switch to some other task), when I return to the program, keystrokes (especially ENTER) are not recognized until I toggle the CTRL key. The vendor (Hilgraeve) knew of no problems in this area, and since I had seen mention of somewhat similar problems in earlier EEP releases of OS/2 2.0 I wondered if this might not be an OS/2 2.0 problem. I'm running OS/2 2.0 GA on a 8580-071, 16Mb memory. Brooks McNeely Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:06:11 on 92/05/05 GMT (by MCICR06 at OS2CUST) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems Ref: Append at 16:22:28 on 92/04/24 GMT (by JELLIOTT at CANVM2) We are running TCP/IP 1.2 under OS/2 EE 1.3. After reading your comments, I'm reluctant to go to OS/2 2.0. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:59:44 on 92/05/05 GMT (by JKWEINH at OS2CUST) Subject: SPM/2 for OS/2 V2.0 What is the status of a CSD or new version of SPM/2 so that it will run under OS/2 V2.0. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:34:43 on 92/05/05 GMT (by KIKO at TOROLAB2) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems Ref: Append at 15:59:51 on 92/04/23 GMT (by XXCWBD08 at TORVMCOP) The problem you described about disk thrashing when a lot of apps run concurrently is typical of a memory overcommit situation. One thing that you could try (Since you mentioned Word for Windows) is to limit the memory that is committed by the Dos Box that runs Word for Windows. The defaults are 2 Meg EMS, 2 Meg XMS, and 2 Meg DPMI. Since WINOS2 only uses DPMI memory, it might help if set the EMS and XMS to 0. The other thing is that Word for Windows is a BIG program, and that code itself probably takes a large chunk of physical memory. (ps also set the idle sensitivity to a real low number, so it doesn't steal clock cycles even when it is waiting for user input. It likes to do that.) Kiko. Toronto Lab, TEAM/OS2 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:20:26 on 92/05/06 GMT (by CWAY at BLDVMIC1) Subject: Invoking a window application on a seamless window session FROM AN APPLICATION Is there a way to MAKE my application START a window application using APIs, not from the command line, compiled on OS/2 1.3 from a seamless window session (WIN-OS/2 session)? Note: I know how to start it with defining an icon, then double- clicking the icon, from the command line, or excuting a .CMD file. Also I know how to start it from a DOS full screen. Thank you very much! Catherine Way ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:48:19 on 92/05/06 GMT (by VACOSTA at AUSVM1) Subject: SPM/2 for OS/2 V2.0 Ref: Append at 12:59:44 on 92/05/05 GMT (by JKWEINH at OS2CUST) A version of SPM/2 for the 32-bit environment is planned for later this year. Early driver related programs will begin sooner. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:00:02 on 92/05/06 GMT (by MTRA165 at OS2CUST) Subject: TCP/IP and Named Pipes I am trying to use a Named Pipe to exchange data between two programs running on separate TCP/IP hosts. I know named pipes work accross the lan with the normal lan requester software. Am I supposed to be able to do this with TCP/IP? I am running TCP/IP 1.2 and OS/2 2.0 (I couldn't make this work with 1.3 either). I am open to other suggestions as well. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 08:43:46 on 92/05/07 GMT (by MAHALES at SYDVM1) Subject: CC:Mail Windows or PM version running under V2.0 I am trying to run CC:Mail for Windows under OS/2 V2 and getting all kinds of errors. My customer is starting to doubt 'a better windows than windows...'. I would love to hear from anyone who has this working or a PM beta. Mark A. Hales, Systems Engineer ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:16:53 on 92/05/07 GMT (by XXCITY06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Excelerator 1.94 from Intersolv Problems on ISA machines Excelerator 1.94 from Intersolv is a CASE tool that runs on full______ screen DOS. It uses a security block attached to the parallel port___ and checks it once a while.___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ We tested it on a PS/2 70 and things work well. However, on an ISA___ bus AST 486/33, it takes 20 seconds to check the security block (by___ inference from machine behaviour, not direct observation).____________ ______________________________________________________________________ Any suggestions on the DOS session settings or otherwise (hardware/___ software). I know we should be using PS/2's, but ...__________________ Kwok Fung The City of Calgary, DPSD ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:09:04 on 92/05/07 GMT (by HOPKINS at AUSVM8) Subject: CC:Mail Windows or PM version running under V2.0 Ref: Append at 08:43:46 on 92/05/07 GMT (by MAHALES at SYDVM1) See appends in OS2WIN... Ken Hopkins OS/2 Software Service and Support ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:38:58 on 92/05/07 GMT (by IL78568 at OS2CUST) Subject: CSP under OS/2 2.0 We installed CSP 3.3.? last fall on our MVS/XA system (this was the most current release of CSP at that time). The PWS feature was downloaded from MVS onto a machine running OS/2 1.3.1 at that time. It seemed to work OK then, but was not used very extensively (I had an emergency job assignment out of town for over 3 months). Revisiting CSP after all this time, I have replace the OS/2 1.3.1 system with the 2.0 version. The CSP PWS software has not worked on the previous betas, and does not work with GA. My SE thinks that some mainframe PTF's are probably required, and then the feature is reinstalled by download again. Since our systems stuff is frequently backlevel and bringing any component current requires significant maintenace on other system components, I thought someone here might know what is required to get the CSP PWS feature running under OS/2 V2.0. Thanks in advance for any enlightenment. Brooks McNeely ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:33:23 on 92/05/08 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Subject: 32 bit Describe Wanted to let everyone know that I found the 32-bit version of Describe waiting for me after getting home from the OS/2 2.0 Tools conference. Lots of little bugs were fixed and the performance improvements are VERY noticable! Wayne Holmes U S WEST Communications ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:53:32 on 92/05/08 GMT (by 64913682 at TOROHON1) Subject: CSP under OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 22:38:58 on 92/05/07 GMT (by IL78568 at OS2CUST) The fixes for CSP APARs PN10336 and PN19205 are required. Jim Elliott - National Support Centre, IBM Canada Ltd. internet: jelliott@vnet.ibm.com ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:36:02 on 92/05/09 GMT (by SAAU0I8 at OS2CUST) Subject: TCP/IP 1.2 OS/2 PROBLEM I AM CURRENTLY RUNNING OS/2 TCP/IP V1.2 ON MY PS/2 AND MVS TCP/IP V1.1 ON THE IBM/3090. I HAVE NO PROBLEM USING FTP ONLINE UNDER TSO TO MY PS/2, BUT I CAN NOT GET PASS THE PASSWORD PARAMETER WHEN SUBMITTING A FTP JOB FROM MVS TO MY PS /2. I KEEP GETTING FAPALL169I unknown command: 'my password here' for a list of the available commands, say H. Another problem I have is to try sharing my printer that is attached to my ps/2 using the TCP/IP printer server with an IBM/AT running Novell workstation for dos. I would like to have a sample definition from the os/2 tcp/ip side and the dos side. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:47:10 on 92/05/09 GMT (by SAAU0I8 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 TCP/IP V1.2 PROBLEMS HOW DO SHARE A PRINTER ON MY PS/2 RUNNING TCP/IP V1.2 WITH MY IBM/AT RUNNING NETWARE NOVELL WORKSTATION FOR DOS? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:45:50 on 92/05/10 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: PageMaker 4 - GA does not have LA errors Those of us in the EEP using LA and previous,trying to run PageMaker 4 under ¢MDOS¢WIN-OS2, always got an error message that "too many files were running - the speller function could not be found". This error no longer occurs under GA. It magically fixed itself - and I'm using the same PageMaker 4 software. I did, however, re-install PageMaker, because the Migration facility seemed to gum it up. One other problem though. I was having some difficulty getting PageMaker to print on my 4019 in PostScript under GA, so I called Aldus technical support for help. After finally reaching one of their people who was quite knowledgeable, we worked through the problem. He was much supprised that GA no longer gave the errors and that I could use the speller. He asked for copies of my config.sys, autoexec.bat, and win-os2.ini, so they might also get rid of the errors. Finally, there is a problem with GA with respect to setting my printer as the 4019 in the PageMaker 4 printer setup screen. This is in reality, the win-os2 printer setup screen. If I change it to the 4019, PageMaker (or win-os2) sends an error screen indicating that it cannot access the printer driver. However, if I leave the setting that is reported - an Apple LaserPrinter Plus - apparently PageMaker prints properly to the 4019, and I get all the pages on paper just as I intended. Does the inability to change the printer setup have something to do with OS2 locking files? When I look at my win-os2 printer setting, (outside of PageMaker), it tells me that the win-os2 printer is the 4019 on LPT1.OS2. Why does PageMaker 4 think it's an Apple Laser? Is it me or is there a bug, and if its a bug, where is it? Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:37:59 on 92/05/11 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: ETPM Availability???? American Airlines had licensed the EPM code back under release 5.14, and had created a number of new *.E files and compiled/linked them into the EPM code via ETPM. Now that EPM 5.50 is released as an applett under 2.0, why isn't ETPM included? Can this be remedied? I had asked Larry Margolis ( and his manager - through my account SE) about this, and the note I got back was that ETPM would be posted HERE on OS2BBS for downloading. Is this still the case? If not, who can I call about this? We really need to get ETPM available since we have several customized .EX files. Also, I would like to recompile my MYSTUFF.E to point E3EMUL at ALMCOPY instead of SEND/RECEIVE. One last ietm is that I understand that several enahncements to EPM for host editing and file searching have been created and are floating around on OS2TOOLS. If so, will the authors consider publishing them here or on IBMOS2 (Compu$erve)? I would appreciate any help/assistance that might be available. Thanks! Toby Pennycuff American Airlines USAMRRZL @ IBMMAIL; AMRT039 @ HONE83; 70007,6267 on CI$. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:41:19 on 92/05/11 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF I have taken the SCRIPT file used for the documentation for version 5.6A of ALMCOPY and created an ALMCOPY.INF file for viewing under OS/2. If there is any interest in using this, I will be happy to upload it for use by others. Since I haven't seen any docs on 5.6B (shipped as an ES applett), I'm not aware of significant differences in functionality. If there's an interest, I'll look into posting (if allowed by the rules of the OS2BBS). Toby Pennycuff ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:27:48 on 92/05/11 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF Ref: Append at 15:41:19 on 92/05/11 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Toby: I would be interested. I have looked in the GA version of Extended Services and I can't find any "softcopy" for ALMCOPY. This raises an interesting point... what IS the policy of "us customers" uploading stuff to share with others? Wayne Holmes ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:42:18 on 92/05/11 GMT (by IL57100 at OS2CUST) Subject: Microsoft Word for OS/2 V1.1 I am having a problem using Microsoft Word for OS/2 running under OS/2 2.0 . I can not invoke any function from the action bar menu. Only the accelerato rs work. Do you have any suggestions? George Di Martino ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:35:56 on 92/05/11 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM Word Version 1.10 Fix Under 2.0 There was an update posted by Microsoft which allows PMWord to execute properly under OS/2 2.0. The update is a file called PMWordU.Dll and can be found on many different boards. I know that the file can be found on CompuServe's IBMOS2 forum. Perhaps one of the forum monitors can get Irv Spalten or Mel Hallerman to load it on the download libraries here. The symptom your are seeing is weel documented. Download the fixed PMWrodU.Dll and replace the existing one. Make sure that OS/2 cannot access the original version by finding the old .DLL in another directory in your LIBPATH. Good luck! I know that this fixes the problem - it's installed and running on two of my machines! Toby Pennycuff American Airlines ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:39:50 on 92/05/12 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Elliott, Please provide us with copies of the info you gave Aldus. It would be nice to have a look at the AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS and WIN.INI files. I just re-installed yesterday, and ran into the path statement limitation for the number of characters allowed. So now, I need to SUBST some things to get the PATH within acceptable limits. I would sure appreciate your input on how you got PM4 to work. Thanks for the effort! Toby Pennycuff American Airlines (817) 963-9566 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:21:56 on 92/05/12 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF Ref: Append at 19:27:48 on 92/05/11 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) At this point there is no official policy on submission of items for the download library. Direct uploading to the BBS is another discussion (as well as a technical challenge). A good place for opinions on these is the OS2BBS forum. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:10:46 on 92/05/12 GMT (by IL22590 at OS2CUST) Subject: 32 bit Describe Ref: Append at 15:33:23 on 92/05/08 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) I'm glad to hear that. I placed my order today, and was told to expect delivery on Friday. I'm doing an OS/2 demo for a local users group and plan on showing the DeScribe Bold Gold (16bit) vs. the DeScribe 32bit. (If the performance improvements with the 32bit version look good) David Eller Sherrill Furniture Co. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:11:01 on 92/05/12 GMT (by CURRANB at DALVM41B) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF Ref: Append at 19:27:48 on 92/05/11 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Wayne, You mentioned that you can not find "softcopy" for ALMCOPY - were you just talking about the documentation, or the code altogether. If you were talking about the code, all of the productivity aids can be found on diskette 1 in a zip format (ALMCOPY.ZIP, TOGGLE.ZIP, etc). Hope that helps. --Bret "repeating Wayne's signature" Curran PS I'm looking forward to Memorial Day! ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:34:48 on 92/05/13 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Ref: Append at 13:39:50 on 92/05/12 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Toby - I've upload the 3 files to my Personal Disk on the LINK, but I can't figure out how to get the files in this appen. Thus I am going to create a "note" to OS2CUST(AMRT039) and send the 3 files. Let me know if you get them. I don't know if you get the same screens on the LINK that we do. I'm confused by people in the US mentioning a BBS. Here in Canada, we've been using a conferencing system on the LINK throughout the EEP. With the new ICONF system, we have a new way of adding appens - but the manual doesn't explain imbeding files! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:57:05 on 92/05/13 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Ref: Append at 03:34:48 on 92/05/13 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) At this point I don't believe there is any way to send notes (much less files) between the Canada customer system and the US OS/2 BBS system. If you find a way I'd be REAL interested in knowing how. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:48:21 on 92/05/13 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Subject: 32 bit Describe Ref: Append at 18:10:46 on 92/05/12 GMT (by IL22590 at OS2CUST) David: FYI, the speed difference is most noticible on slower machines. (Of course this makes the whole app appear to run slower than what people are used to.) Be sure to demo the ability to drag/drop files onto Describe. (It automatically opens another window.) Another good thing to demo is the ability to start a print and then edit another document. (I have found this blows away the people who are used to Word for Windows.) Other multi-threading demo is to start the load of a HUGE document and then switch to another Describe document and edit it. (All of this is done from the same instance of Describe.) Wayne U S WEST Communications ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:53:22 on 92/05/13 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF Ref: Append at 18:11:01 on 92/05/12 GMT (by CURRANB at DALVM41B) Bret: Hey... nice to "see" you again! Thanks for the info about the ALMCOPY stuff. Once again I was looking in the wrong place. Unfortunately I won't be at the Memorial Day activity, but I did appreciate the invitation. (The reason was a possiblity of confict of interest with a supplier.) Wayne "Have I started a trend?" Holmes U S WEST Communications ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:32:03 on 92/05/13 GMT (by AYP1Q01 at OS2CUST) Subject: CMMOUSE We recently installed CMMOUSE/2 version 1.2. We used to have version 2.3 (and I will forego the question of why the version numbers moved backward), and I really like the changes. The Rexx interface was a much-needed feature. Thank you. I do have a couple of comments and/or suggestions. First, the 'Confirm' box used to display a nice little graphic question mark beside the text, but now all we get is (boring) plain text. Is this 1) intentional, 2) an oversight, 3) something I did wrong in installing the product, or 4) fixed, and if so, how do I get a copy of the fix? Second, the complaint I hear most often from my users is about the lack of support for SPF split-screen mode, where CMMOUSE cannot recognize a panel because it is shifted downward on the second screen. A suggestion: allow for 'virtual' screens, i.e. check for the existence of the separator line: . . . . . . . . . . . and determine if the mouse cursor is above or below the line. If above, fine. If below, number the 'virtual' screen rows beginning below the line and process accordingly. Third, would it be possible to allow the entry of OS/2 (or Windows) keystrokes, e.g. Alt-I for the Font Size function or Alt-F4 to close the emulation window? Again, thanks for a great product, and keep up the good work! ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:26:35 on 92/05/13 GMT (by IL77881 at OS2CUST) Subject: Lan Net Mgr on 2.0 ?? Will Lan Network Manager operate on a 2.0 system? If not, does anyone know when it might be available? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:16:51 on 92/05/14 GMT (by MCICR06 at OS2CUST) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems Ref: Append at 15:59:51 on 92/04/23 GMT (by XXCWBD08 at TORVMCOP) Russell - We have six users running TCP/IP 1.2 under OS/2 1.3 EE. We are waiting for the upgrades for OS/2 2.0 to arrive. Are the problems big enough to not do the 2.0 upgrade on these PS/2's? Thanks. Greg Schmidt MCI ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:28:35 on 92/05/14 GMT (by MCICR06 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 Version of INPCS-HPO My SE at IBM came back from the IBM OS/2 Forum in Dallas 2 weeks ago. He said there was an OS/2 version of INPCS-HPO and that Tech Co-Ordinators would receive this software free. When my SE asked how IBM'ers get a copy, he was told to contact a Tech Co-Ordinator !! Is it possible to get a copy of the PM INPCS-HPO? Thanks Greg Schmidt MCI ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:09:11 on 92/05/14 GMT (by IL39137 at OS2CUST) Subject: Support for PM Chart Who, where do we get support and help for the included PM Chart program in OS/2 2.0. I called PM Chart with technical questions and they said maybe I should check with IBM first. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:52:37 on 92/05/14 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Ref: Append at 12:57:05 on 92/05/13 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Well I tried sending Toby the files to HONE38(AMRTO39) which was on a previous append by him. This note has now been returned to my reader telling me I have a wrong address! Toby also has the following on the same appen: USAMRRZL@IBMMAIL. Now I suppose I could try that, but I'm going to send the note to myself on the University's CMS node, and then send it to Toby through InterNet. However, both addresses are incomplete for InterNet. Toby what is the correct ID@node.node.domain? This is really getting to a project. Steve - do you want us to imbed 200 or so lines of code in an appen. If so will ".gf" enable this? Thank you. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:55:48 on 92/05/14 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Ref: Append at 02:52:37 on 92/05/14 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) I cannot speak for the conference owner (though I know him well;-) but, I don't think even a few hundred lines of source in an append would be a problem if: 1. There was a warning to readers at the top. 2. After you verify reception modify or delete the append. (Unless the code has broad usage and appeal.) 3. This does not become a regular practice on the CFORUM's. 4. Do not attempt to send binary ANYTHING this way. US OS/2 BBS customers can send each other private mail. IBM internal and Canadian customers to US customers (or the other way) is another matter. Since no mechanism exists, I believe we should be tolerant of a little abnormal use of the CFORUM for now, as long as it doesn't get out of hand. As far as using the ".gf", however you can get it into an append, have at it. But again, no binary please! If the conference owner(s) feel this is wrong, please speak up. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:03:17 on 92/05/14 GMT (by NOLINDB at OS2CUST) Subject: Screen Savers Does anybody out there have a good screen saver for OS/2 V2.0? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:33:28 on 92/05/14 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Elliott, Ahhhhhh, you used the wrong HONE node ID..... My IBMLink ID is AMRT039 at HONE83 (did I type it as 38 before??? If so, I apologize!!! My PC just forgot to read my mind and type the RIGHT keys in spite of the operator!!! <grin>). Anyway, the HONE83 userid should work and the USAMRRZL ID is one that allows me to send PROFS notes to others outside of American via IBM Information Network and the IBMMAIL system. Unfortunately, I don't have an InterNet ID. As for PM4, I suspect that the answer to making it work is insuring that the ALDUS and ALDUS\USENGLSH directories are included in the PATH statement. If not, PM4 can't get to the .DLL files it uses. I included these after seeing your posting, and lo and behold, PM4 now works. I think that there are some problems in Migrating the app under 2.0 that may cause some additional problems so I'm going to try setting it up as a seamless app later today. I think that as long as PM4 can find its .DLL's it will be happy. And the only way to do that is to insure that AUTOEXEC.BAT has them somewhere in the PATH or the APPEND. It's working so far! Toby ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:31:55 on 92/05/14 GMT (by XXCWBD08 at TORVMCOP) Subject: IBM TCP/IP 1.2 for OS/2 Problems Ref: Append at 01:16:51 on 92/05/14 GMT (by MCICR06 at OS2CUST) Greg, How much memory on the PCs? With 12MB performance is much better than with 8MB. We have recently got the most current version (1.21) and it improves overall system performance a bit. If you are coming from OS/2 1.3 I assume you do not have Windows applications so that should also help performance for you. Russell Kernaghan Canadian Wheat Board (204) 983-3490 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:01:34 on 92/05/15 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 16:32:03 on 92/05/13 GMT (by AYP1Q01 at OS2CUST) I am glad you liked the new features of V1.2. The version you cited as having previously (2.3) was an IBM Internal Use Only version of the code (probably given to you by an SE while your order was being processed). The only actual product versions of the code have been V1.0, 1.0.1, and (currently) 1.2. Version 1.3 will be available at the end of July. The 'confirm' dialog used to be done by a single PM call which formatted the dialog and put the "?" icon in it. In V1.2 CMMouse builds it's own dialog to allow more lines of text -- and no icon was put in that new dialog. This is easy to add and I will do so for a future release. Thanks for the idea. The ISPF split-screen is a special case of a more general problem. That problem is host applications which use 'windowing' techniques of some kind. Particularly CUA compliant host applications can be difficult to handle in CMMouse. We are kicking around a number of ideas on how to expand CMMouse's BDF syntax and semantics to handle these types of host applications. It is a difficult problem since the characters used to delimit window borders can vary from application to application. I cannot say when we will have a good solution for this, but we are working on it. (I can tell you that V1.3 will not have any additional capability in this area). Currently CMMouse supports only EHLLAPI-defined keystrokes (e.g. keys that correspond to some real 3270 terminal key). To send 'faked' keystrokes such as Alt-I would not work if the keyboard had been remapped. Any method for manipulating the emulation environment must be keyboard map independent. As for your specific suggestion of changing fonts, Version 1.3 of CMMouse will support a new keyword {emops fonts} which will bring up the emulator's font-selection menu (saving lots of button strokes). This keyword does not depend on keyboard mapping (there are only certain functions which can be done this way due to the architecture of the emulator). There is no keyword in 1.3 to close the emulator. I hope this has answered your questions. If anything is not clear or you have more questions, please just append them here... Mark McMillan CMMouse Development & Support ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:14:04 on 92/05/15 GMT (by AYP1Q01 at OS2CUST) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 15:01:34 on 92/05/15 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Mark, Thanks :-) for the info. I'll pass it on to all concerned parties here. One more item I forgot to ask about. I have created BDF files for several of our applications - the place where I most appreciate CMMOUSE has got to be at logon time, where I can choose from a menu of sites and systems - and this means that the initialization time can start to stretch out, esp for users with slower machines. I would really, REALLY like to see a "conditional" INCLUDE feature. Part of our initialization is to prompt users for their ID's (we use different formats for MVS and VM). Based on this ID, I can determine which applications they have access to and it would be nice to be able to include only those BDF files they need. One possible hook might be through the use of the CmmExec function, which (for the benefit of eavesdroppers) allows you to execute a Button Definition String from within a Rexx program, but apparently not while actually reading the BDF files. Again, thanks. I really love this baby. Steve Bassler, Allegheny Power, Greensburg, PA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:52:10 on 92/05/15 GMT (by IL22868 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 Version of INPCS-HPO Ref: Append at 01:28:35 on 92/05/14 GMT (by MCICR06 at OS2CUST) The INPCS-HPO program (currently without file transfer, but that is coming) is supplied as part of the PAID subscription to this BBS (I guess it is part of the $25 initial fee). Not sure how / if you can get it otherwise. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:59:50 on 92/05/18 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Pagemaker 4 under WINOS2 - Works?????? Ref: Append at 14:33:28 on 92/05/14 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Ok - glad it works. If you still want the three files. I'll try to send them. Incidently do you use an HP ScanJet Plus with PageMaker? I can't seem to get OS2 (Win-OS2) to recognize that the board is ok and sitting in the system unit. The scanner software works, but I keep getting a message that the board is not responding. It works fine under DOS and M$Windows. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:03:49 on 92/05/18 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Subject: HP ScanJet Plus under OS/2 Elliott, I can't offer specific advice on this one, but I suspect that there is a conflict at the Interrupt level with some other device and your ScanJet board. Several folks have had problems with peripheral boards, and it seems that the majority of the time, a resolution can be had by insuring no interrupt conflicts. Hope this helps. Thanks for the offer on the files...... for now things seem to be working OK, so let's save the connect time for something better! <grin> Toby ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:52:04 on 92/05/18 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 16:14:04 on 92/05/15 GMT (by AYP1Q01 at OS2CUST) I have thought about this for a while, and cannot come up with a good solution for your situation. In effect, you need to start using CMMouse (to begin the logon process), and then based on information that CMMouse prompts for, alter the list of INCLUDEd files. There is no easy way to do this. I would not suggest that you use a REXX program to alter the INCLUDE list, e.g., in a BDF file have: SET dummy "&{rexx + /* Alter CMMouse's INCLUDE files */ } CMMouse uses a multi-pass technique to read the BDF files; one pass to check syntax and estimate storage requirements, and a second pass to actually parse the BDF files and create incore binary images of them. CMMouse *assumes* the files do not change between pass 1 and pass 2. If the REXX program above changes an INCLUDEd file on pass 1 (which is when SET statements are processed), results are very unpredictable. We are looking at making CMMouse a 32-bit application for OS/2 Version 2. I expect this will result in significant initialization performance improvements, since a great deal of that initialization is manipulating memory via far pointers. Mark McMillan CMMouse Development & Support ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:37:38 on 92/05/19 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 13:52:04 on 92/05/18 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Your descriptions of CMMouse are intriguing, but I can't find it in SALESMANUAL using CMMOUSE as keyword and don't know what else to try. Would you list the product number, announcement letter, or other reference so I can find out more about it. Thanks for any assistance, Dan "curious" Cromer 19016007%SBAC@NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:48:56 on 92/05/19 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 00:37:38 on 92/05/19 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) CMMouse is a "PRPQ" in IBM terminology (Programming Request for Price Quote). The sales manual probably only contains Program Products and Program Offerings. Here is the ordering information and a brief overview of the product: Product Number: 5799-PNJ RPQ Number: P85221 Document Number: SC66-0609-02 Basic License: $158 (US) Add'l License: $78 (US) Communications Manager Mouse (CMMouse) for OS/2 Comm Manager and IBM Personal Communications/3270 (Windows mode): CMMouse provides intelligent and programmable mouse support for the OS/2 Communications Manager 3270 and 5250 emulators, and the PC/3270 Windows-mode emulator. CMMouse allows you to define your mouse buttons to do almost anything you can think of in your host session. You can define mouse buttons to send any sequence of keystrokes to the host including PFkeys and special emulator commands. You can easily "program" the mouse to recognize different host screens and change the mouse buttons accordingly. (E.g. the left mouse button might do one thing in RDRLIST and something completely different in PROFS. CMMouse will recognize the host screen and do the appropriate action when you press the mouse button). In addition, you can easily construct your own popup menus to appear over host screens. particular host screens. Each item on the popup menu can cause a different set of keystrokes to be sent to the host (or even to popup another menu). All of this is completely transparent to the host applications, so CMMouse is usable on any existing host program including OfficeVision, RDRLIST, FILELIST, etc. CMMouse comes already customized for many popular VM applications including OfficeVision (VM, MVS, AS/400), RDRLIST, FILELIST, and many others. CMMouse can improve the usability of almost any existing host application by providing 'point-and-shoot' capability, and real popup windows. CMMouse runs on OS/2 EE Version 1.X, OS/2 Version 2 with Extended Services, and Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 or 3.1 with IBM Personal Communications/3270 (Windows mode) Version 2.0. NOTE: The PC/3270 (Windows) support is not available until July 31, 1992. Mark McMillan CMMouse Development & Support ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:54:35 on 92/05/19 GMT (by PERSHNG at YKTVMH) Subject: CMMOUSE Ref: Append at 00:37:38 on 92/05/19 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) CMMouse: Product Number: 5799-PNJ RPQ Number: P85221 Document Number: SC66-0609-02 Basic License: $158 (US) Add'l License: $78 (US) Note that the PRPQ version supports OS/2 only -- the GA for Windows support is June, 1992. John A. Pershing Jr. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:37:52 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Subject: EPM and Data files on the Desktop Are there any known problems with EPM.EXE and long file names? I have been using the enhanced Editor to modify data Objects on my desktop. Sometimes when I save the file with an <F2> then immediately exit, it asks me to save the file again. Often I end up with two or more objects with the same name in my folder. When I get two or more objects with the same name in the folder, they may or may not be identical. there have been several occasions when I create a data object, write to it, close it and reopen it, just to find it empty. Very confusing. I have also had EPM.EXE truncate a file name. I wonder if it is the long file names. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:46:39 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Subject: Microsoft's PMMAIL Problems I am running the GA with Microsoft's PMMail version 2.1d with numerous problems, mostly having to do with text disappearing. I think that it is the application that is doing this rather than the VGA driver and board combo. Is anyone else out ther experiencing problems with PMMail and OS/2 2.0? Any solutions other than mechanical (use pgdn rather than the scroll bar etc.)? Matt Hickman Chevron ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:10:02 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Subject: TCPIP and LA MAIL Is anyone out there experiencing lock-up problems when running IBM's TCP/IP vrsn 1.2 (w 2.0 CSD) of LA MAIL? I have had lockup problems the few times that I have run TCPIP's LA Mail. This might be coincidence. It also might be the result of a steroid inspired network setup. I have both an ethernet and a TR card, each with its own IP address. It could be because LA Mail is confused and does not know which address to use (or how to use both). A quick look at the docs did not show me any settings to configure LA MAil to my particular set up. I am also running the Netware ODI drivers with NDIS API support for both cards, LS Client, ES 1.0, OS/2 Netware requester, VIPX and VDM Netbios. These seem to be working o.k. The Netware requester is the 'final' beta. P.S. If anyone has gotten the XNS NDIS stack to run with LAN Services, I would be interested in how this is set up. Thanks Matt Hickman Chevron ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:52:53 on 92/05/19 GMT (by DAVISN at HOUVMSCC) Subject: EPM and Data files on the Desktop Ref: Append at 15:37:52 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) EPM gets confused by file names which contain spaces. It loads and saves them OK, but doesn't seem to turn off the modified flag properly. So when you try to exit, EPM still thinks the file contains unsaved changes. You can get two objects with the same name when you re-name a file from within EPM. EPM will change the physical name, but not the title (what you see in WPS) I am not sure why some objects don't retain your changes. I will see that the EPM group knows about these problems. Nathan Davis - IBM FSC Houston ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:09:13 on 92/05/20 GMT (by MARGOLI at YKTVMV) Subject: EPM and Data files on the Desktop Ref: Append at 15:37:52 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) 1. SAVE not updating modify status for files containing spaces in the name is a bug; thanks for pointing it out. 2. Objects with same name is probably because (by default) we don't delete the .LONGNAME extended attribute, as Nathan Davis suggested. If you turn on long names support (see the LONGNAMES command in the EPM online help, under Editor Commands) then we *will* delete the EA when the name is changed. 3. Note that there's an E-EDITOR CFORUM just for EPM questions; I'll see things more quickly if you post there. Larry Margolis - MARGOLI at YORKTOWN ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:50:39 on 92/05/20 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: HP ScanJet Plus under OS/2 Ref: Append at 13:03:49 on 92/05/18 GMT (by AMRT039 at OS2CUST) Toby - I posted a request about the Scanner in the ISTHERE forum. A chap for Johnson & Johnson indicated that he got it to work by changing the buffer address and IO port address. This ties in with your information. Thanks. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:18:07 on 92/05/20 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) Subject: TCPIP and LA MAIL Ref: Append at 16:10:02 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) re: hangups with TCP/IP and LAMAIL I've had none, though I only have a single token-ring card, which runs 3270 sessions (model 2, 4, 5) and 5250 sessions as well as LAN requester 2.0 besides TCP/IP. As a stab in the dark, look for clues in error logs, as well as maximizing the SENDMAIL session to see if there is a problem reported on that screen. Dan "wish I had more memory than 8mb for all sessions" Cromer School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida danc@dynix.sbac.edu 19016007%SBAC@NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:28:50 on 92/05/21 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: A PageMaker version for OS2 2.0 I received a call today from an exec at Aldus in answer to my letter asking for a PageMaker update for OS2 2.0. They had sent an HPFS version of PM3 for 1.3 (which works in 2.0), but PM4 is for DOS M$ Windows. PM4.1 is for the MAC. He said until end-users (like me) let Aldus know they want PageMaker in an OS2 version, they do not plan to prepare a new version! He says it all depends on the market, and indicated that IBM's past marketing of OS2 did not make it worth Aldus' effort with PM3. He says they now have a GA version, and their tech people say that PM4 for DOS works fine with OS2-Windows - which is true. When I pointed out that it is still not as effective as a true OS2 application, I received the market message once more. At least he did call across the contenent to acknowledge my letter. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:08:35 on 92/05/21 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Subject: A PageMaker version for OS2 2.0 Ref: Append at 02:28:50 on 92/05/21 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) What's the number? I'll call to request product info or something| ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:40:13 on 92/05/22 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) Subject: IBM AVC V 1.04 and OS/2 2.0 Have been doing a considerable amount of work with IBM AVC 1.04 under OS/2 1.3 using XGA/8514 mode. When trying to run the AVC product under 2.0 I'm getting the message '8514 mode not active'. Has anyone gotten this product to work yet ? If so how. Thanks in advance!! Mike Loo - VF Corp ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:35:16 on 92/05/22 GMT (by MARION at MANVM1) Subject: Seamless Window Ref: Append at 15:30:25 on 92/05/01 GMT (by CWAY at BLDVMIC1) The DosStartSession in the 2.0 Toolkit has a parameter that will let you do this. I haven't tried it, but I can't think of any reason why you couldn't use the 2.0 Toolkit and libraries while compiling on a 1.3 system (you would have to test on a 2.0 system, of course). Marion Brown ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:45:43 on 92/05/22 GMT (by MARION at MANVM1) Subject: IBM AVC V 1.04 and OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 11:40:13 on 92/05/22 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) You need the upgrade to AVC 1.05, which includes 2 DLLs for XGA mode under 2.0: EXOS2.DLL and XGALOAD.DLL. With 1.04 you would only have the OS/2 1.3 versions of those DLLs, and they changed for OS/2 2.0. AVC is probably getting an error trying to load the 1.3 versions and decides that 8514 mode isn't possible. Marion Brown ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:06:35 on 92/05/22 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Subject: TCPIP and LA MAIL Ref: Append at 15:18:07 on 92/05/20 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) Turns out to have been a bad SENDMAIL.CF file. If gives you pause when an ascii file in an email application can cause a system lockup. In fact while working with an program object just now, I got a trapD. After rebooting I got an internal processing error crash. I finally tracked it down to a file allocation error in one of my mail files in \TCPIP\ETC\MQUEUE. Something to keep support busy. Now all I have to do is figure out how to setup my SENDMAIL.CF to work with two IP addreeses/host names. Anybody familiar enough with this to have a few ideas? Matt Hickman, Chevron internet: Matt@bhice.hou130.chevron.com ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:33:05 on 92/05/22 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: Comments on OS2TAPE or PMTAPE - Working? Can someone please fill me on on the full story for making PMTAPE andOS2TAPE to work with OS/2 2.0. Is there fixes for either one, where can I get these fixes? Thanks Mike Long Iowa State University ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:02:59 on 92/05/23 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: Comments on OS2TAPE or PMTAPE - Working? Ref: Append at 23:33:05 on 92/05/22 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Glad you asked! The PMTAPE problems on OS/2 2.0 were reported in APAR PJ03661. A fix was made available a few days ago. The fix for this (and other APAR's) will be available in the OS/2 BBS "Software Library" for downloading by Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning (5/25 or 5/26). A News Bulletin will be posted when the APAR's are ready for download. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:22:20 on 92/05/23 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: Comments on OS2TAPE or PMTAPE - Working? Ref: Append at 13:02:59 on 92/05/23 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) OOPS! Forgot about the holiday! Make that Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning (5/26 or 5/27) for the APAR fixes in the Software Library. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:41:30 on 92/05/23 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: A PageMaker version for OS2 2.0 Ref: Append at 03:08:35 on 92/05/21 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) The tech support number for PageMaker is (206) 628-2040 and the general number is (206) 628-2320. I don't know what number the exec called from, but the tech support people put me on to him. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:54:55 on 92/05/23 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Comments on OS2TAPE or PMTAPE - Working? Ref: Append at 23:33:05 on 92/05/22 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) The IBM Internal Tape Backup Program which was called "OS2Tape" has been upgraded and is now called "PMTape" (I think). Any way, I was using OS2Tape for an internal IBM mini cartridge tape backup unit which came with version 1.0 of the software "OS2Tape". Last year the software was upgraded to 1.1. On the LINK, I found an announcement that a PM version (the previous ones were not PM) of the software would be made available this spring. I ordered it. The previous versions (1.0 & 1.1) would not work with OS2 2.0. The new version of the software "PMTape version 2.0" arrived about the same time as GA. I installed it and it works as IBM promised - it is able to read tape files created by the previous versions, is fast, the new library function is PM based, and as far as I'm concerned is a solid and effective product. Does this clarify the situation? Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:49:23 on 92/05/23 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Grammatik5 - DOS version Installs without a problem under OS2 GA (using a DOS Window). Almost functions like a PM program, in that the OS2 system mouse opens top and bottom menus, drop down menus, etc., and Grammatik5 execution responds to LMB clicks. Experimented with drag and drop, and it works fine. Droping an ASCII datafile icon on the Grammatik5 WPS icon, opens and starts the program (provided you tell Grammatik5 that it is an ASCII file). Setting Grammatik5 to read WordPerfect files, worked with drag and drop without a hitch! Who needs the M$ Window version, when the DOS version in OS2 is quite a productive tool. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:11:10 on 92/05/26 GMT (by CMIG040 at OS2CUST) Subject: Productivity Apps - Errors following OS/2 2.0 install Following OS/2 2.0 installation on a PS/2 70 A21, tried to use the productivity tools. Several tools abnormally terminated with an error something like: 0008100A WIN100AE Resource Not Found. This happens only on some of the apps (Daily Planner, Calendar, etc). Randy Lagman, CUNA Mutual Insurance Group ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:09:14 on 92/05/27 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Time Table of History, Science, & Innovation - CDROM Using IBM CDROM mod 3510-001. Used an OS2 program "template" on the WPS desktop, and filled in the "blanks". That was it! The program executes from the CRDROM disk, makes use of anamation, sound, etc. No hassle at all. Is a DOS program, but the OS2 system mouse works with it without having to make any adjustments - program functions with "pushbuttons". Photographs, motion sequences, voice over, sound effects, and "hot links" searches, all function without a hitch! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:34:05 on 92/05/28 GMT (by BAPA020 at OS2CUST) Subject: AVC Installation from Hard Drive vs Diskettes I have several development machines that I am frequently reconfiguring for hardware and project changes. I find I reinstall AVC several times a month and wonder if anyone has put the install diskettes out to the hard drive & done reinstalls from there. It would speed up the whole process. Jim Metzger Bell Atlantic-Philadelphia 215-466-3499 FAX: 215-569-0923 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:42:10 on 92/05/28 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) Subject: Applets I have a group of machines in a classroom in our Customer Center running OS/2 V2.0 with a full installation. I have noticed problems with the WPS after running some of the APPLETS which come shipped with V2.0. I can't name a specific Applet but strage things happen. I'm trying to find out if others are experiencing these errors and if there are some CSDs on the way. Problems: 1> Machine won't perform a SHUTDOWN. It appears on the Pop-UP. When you select it, a window appears asking if you're sure you want to SHUTDOWN. When you press OK (to complete SHUTDOWN)....Nothing. CTRL-ALT-DEL is the only thing that works. 2> When I drag an Object from the Templates to the WPS, I CAN do anythin to that object EXCEPT...Delete. No Delete appears on the object' s Pop-UP If I CAN SHUTDOWN, the object can be deleted after the IPL of the machine. Any ideas or known fixes. Randy Fitch(RFITCH/ATLVMIC1 TL632-7562) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:49:16 on 92/05/28 GMT (by TEC05 at OS2CUST) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 I hacve a ps2 mod 70 a16 running 2.0 Base and Extended Services. I have install ed SPF/2 (SPF PC for OS/2) version 1.0. I am allowed to execute the base comman d to start the application, but if I try to do anything the system gives a sys3 175 error. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:51:03 on 92/05/28 GMT (by TRAUTMAN at PKEDVM8) Subject: Applets Ref: Append at 16:42:10 on 92/05/28 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) As for your first question, Are you using any IBM internal tools? If so, there are one or two that are being updated to properly shutdown. You may be running into an applicatin that does not respond properly to a shutdown message fromt he operating system. when this happens the shutdown appears to hang. If you can find the offending Application and close it the shutdown should complete. Bill Trautman ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:26:50 on 92/05/28 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 I put in the PMWORDU.DLL from the IBMOS2 forum, but when I try to select a font, I see no selections at all. I would expect to see a list of OS/2 fonts, such as the ATM fonts. Any idea what is wrong here? Bruce Ferrero ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:30:37 on 92/05/28 GMT (by COOPER at RALYDPD4) Subject: Screen Savers Ref: Append at 13:03:17 on 92/05/14 GMT (by NOLINDB at OS2CUST) OS/2 2.0 has this built in with the lockup function. To get to it: 1) Click right mouse button on background 2) Select Open, Settings, then Lockup (Bottom Tab on Settings Notebook) 3) Page 1 - Select Automatic, and time interval. Click on bottom right arrow to go to Page 2. 4) Select BMP image of your choice, set Display to Fullscreen & Auto-dim 5) Click right arrow to go to Page 3. Set and verify password 6) Close Desktop Settings and Enjoy Tony Cooper - Team OS2 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:57:27 on 92/05/28 GMT (by TRAUTMAN at PKEDVM8) Subject: Screen Savers Ref: Append at 13:03:17 on 92/05/14 GMT (by NOLINDB at OS2CUST) I think that After Dark Windows Version will work ok. It has a couple of interesting ways of keeping the screen from being burnt in... Bill Trautman ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:26:08 on 92/05/28 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Ref: Append at 17:26:50 on 92/05/28 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Microsoft Word generates the list of FONTS when it creates the PMWORD.INI file. You can trick it by renaming this file (or deleting it). However, all of your preferences are lost. Tracy Pipkin ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:31:28 on 92/05/28 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Some of my customers use Microsoft Mail for the PC. Some of them use the OS/2 PM version of MS Mail/PC, but .... I don't think this is a true 16 bit OS/2 PM program since it also installs the windows compatibility layer binaries (WLO) along with it. Question: Will this program run under OS/2 2.0 GA ? Will any programs using the WLO run under OS/2 2.0 ? Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:45:20 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 22:31:28 on 92/05/28 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) In answer to your second question about "any" program using WLO. CorelDraw for OS2 uses WLO. What happens is that CorelDraw itself functions as an OS2 program on the WPS desktop; however, Corel Trace and Corel Mosaic only function as OS2WIN applications. OS2 places the Corel icon on the desktop, but places a OS2WIN icon on the desktop. However, when you "add" these latter programs to the OS2WIN desktop, it recognizes each of the program icons. Finally, the setting for the CorelDraw.exe file is automatically an OS2 program. For the others, they must be set as full-screen OS2WIN programs. Actually, the WLO programs don't function well from the WPS desktop, but do behave when called on the OS2Win desktop! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:13:07 on 92/05/29 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) Subject: ShutDown Bill Trautman, Thanks for your response about the shutdown. The tools is question are the APPLETS that are shipped with Version 2.0. As far as finding which one is the problem... At the time of shutdown, no APPLETS are open or showing opened in the Window List. This is making it very difficult to trace. Although no APPLETS show as being active, when the machine comes back up after CTRL-ALT-DEL, several APPLETS open up on the DeskTop (as if they were open during the SHUTDOWN). I thought this was occurring because I never got a proper Shutdown; thus informing the DeskTop about what was active. Thanks for your attention to this question. Hope you can give me more information about why this is occurring. Randy Fitch ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:58:19 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXTCAN19 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 16:49:16 on 92/05/28 GMT (by TEC05 at OS2CUST) Sorry I can't help you with your question, but I would appreciate it if you could give me the address or phone number of the company making SPF products.... Rick Menard Transport Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:45:43 on 92/05/29 GMT (by ZUBER at RALVMN) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 16:49:16 on 92/05/28 GMT (by TEC05 at OS2CUST) I upgraded from SPF/PC to SPF/2 V2 (2.0.D is the latest level) for something around $50 USD. The offer was also for upgrading from SPF/2 V1. I think they do some unconventional things judging from behavior I saw in 2.0.1 on the OS/2 betas (personal observation only). In any case, the new version has a lot of new function and runs great. The SPF/2 V1 demo disk I had would never run on any OS/2 V2 beta level or GA level so I suspect you will need to upgrade to get it working. Clyde Zuber ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:24:14 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXTCAN19 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 14:45:43 on 92/05/29 GMT (by ZUBER at RALVMN) What is the company address and or phone number? Rick Menard Transport Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:37:10 on 92/05/29 GMT (by TRAUTMAN at PKEDVM8) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 15:24:14 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXTCAN19 at TORVMCOP) If you can lay your hands on 'Dr Dobbs' I think you will find that they advertise in that publication. Bill Trautman ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:05:55 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 15:24:14 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXTCAN19 at TORVMCOP) Command Technology Corporation 1040 Marina Village Pkwy. Alameda, CA 94501 Tel: (415) 521-5900 Fax: (415) 521-0369 Order Desk: (800) 336-3320 (Taken from Page A-30, OS/2 Application Solutions, product description is on page B-9) Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:52:36 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 01:45:20 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliott, What version of Corel are you talking about? We just got the CD-ROM (2.01) version in two weelk ago, and I'm running the wfnboss(2.01p) on the desktop and it has the OS/2 kind of controls, so even it is wlo, it is NOT a win3 program . (in the settings are grayed out.) but they are not running well either. (eccept Corel itself.) Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:01:12 on 92/05/29 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Deleting PMWORD.INI caused it to prompt for my name. Fonts still didn't show up. I reinstalled it under 1.3 (and swapped back the old DLL), and verified it works under 1.3. Then I went over to OS/2 2.0 and swapped in the new PMWORDU.DLL, and I get the same result: 'Tms Rmn 10' shows up as font and point but the list box for fonts (or points) is devoid of contents to select. I have the directory (D:\PMWORD) in both LIBPATH and PATH in CONFIG.SYS. This is not a product I'm familiar with...I have used the Windows version and am trying to switch. Bruce Ferrero ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:08:10 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXTCAN19 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 1.0 Ref: Append at 16:05:55 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Thanks for the info.....by the way SPF2 (os2 version) is selling for $295.00 us and they will send anyone a free demo with all feature but with the SAVE function disabled.... Rick Menard Transport Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:20:31 on 92/05/29 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Ref: Append at 19:01:12 on 92/05/29 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) I think you have to choose "FILE" from the menu bar, then "printer install" and re-install your printer configuration using the facilities of PMWord for it to recognize the printer fonts available to the printer you have. Dan Cromer ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:27:49 on 92/05/29 GMT (by HLEVY at SJSVM28) Subject: AVC Installation from Hard Drive vs Diskettes Ref: Append at 12:34:05 on 92/05/28 GMT (by BAPA020 at OS2CUST) I guess I might try a couple of things. 1. Install a full AVC system, or as much as I would want with the adapters I would use. 2. Save the resulting config.sys under a different name. 3. Save the directories. 4. When I reconfigured a new system, I would have, or copy over the directories. 5. I would copy over the saved config.sys and eliminate any entry not needed for an adapter not needed. 6. You could actually reinstall AVC, asking for the minimum and because the files are already there, the install would go very fast, as AVC does not replace a module with the same size and date. If you have other questions on my brief statement, you can FAX me at 415-694-3073 Hank Levy t_HANK_s ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:36:05 on 92/05/29 GMT (by HLEVY at SJSVM28) Subject: IBM AVC V 1.04 and OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 11:40:13 on 92/05/22 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) Mike... I don't see you as a registered AVC user. If you have your registration card, FAX me a copy, and I will make sure you get your upgrade from 1.04 to 1.05 and the appropriate XGA diskette to allow you to have 8514 resolution. FAX 415-694-3073 att: Hank Levy t_HANK_s ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:15:28 on 92/05/29 GMT (by SBRZAYD at OS2CUST) Subject: ShutDown Ref: Append at 11:13:07 on 92/05/29 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) Randy, I was (and am) having the very same problems with not only applets but also Windows applications. Additionally I have problems getting my system to shutdown at all sometimes (the disk grinds away for a bit but thats it). I'm using a beta of the Novell requester and when I comment it out in the CONFIG.SYS, voila everything works as advertised. Chris Corry American Management Systems ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:28:52 on 92/05/31 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 18:52:36 on 92/05/29 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, I am running CorelDraw version 2.00a for OS2, called "Interim Release". I had installed version 2.0 which came with a WLO disk. It seemed to hang with larger files under LA, so I called them in Ottawa, and they sent me the "Interim Release" disk! It came about the same time as I installed GA. The "IR" replaces certain executables, and the main program now seems not to hang. The Corel.exe file is dated 11/28/91, and the corfile.dll is dated 12/06/91. Are yours newer? Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:09:41 on 92/06/01 GMT (by DALNK03 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Ref: Append at 19:01:12 on 92/05/29 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Under the File menu option, select Printer Setup, then choose a different printer. After that, go back and reselect the printer you wish to print to, and then Word will recognize the fonts. Patrick Malneritch Delta Air Lines ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:15:05 on 92/06/01 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 02:28:52 on 92/05/31 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) No. The dates from the 2.01CD are: 3-26-91 12:00a 115115 0 CORFILE.DLL 11-28-91 11:23a 1182304 0 CORELDRW.EXE 7-25-91 10:41p 171936 0 CORELTRC.EXE Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:21:37 on 92/06/02 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 17:15:05 on 92/06/01 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza - it is obvious that the CD is different from the Int Rel they sent to me. I'll give them a ring and ask a few questions tomorrow from the office. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:24:05 on 92/06/03 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) Subject: Shutdown Problems Chris Corry, Thanks for your response. It's good to know someone else is seeing the same errors. I'm not using Novell Requester code (although). I am using LAN Req. but I have the same errors on my personal workstation and it is DFT attached (only).So much for blaming Novell as the only possible problem. Randy Fitch ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:16:36 on 92/06/03 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Microsoft Word for OS/2 V1.1 Ref: Append at 20:42:18 on 92/05/11 GMT (by IL57100 at OS2CUST) You are missing a dll. If my memory serves me right it is called PMWORDU.DLL. You should contact Microsoft to obtain it. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:22:12 on 92/06/03 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Microsoft's PMMAIL Problems Ref: Append at 15:46:39 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) I am using it as well. (2 days) So far so good, I THINK!. I'll check the version number and will let you know if strange things occur on my system. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:27:18 on 92/06/03 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Applications using Windows Compatibility Layer (WLO) Ref: Append at 01:21:37 on 92/06/02 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliott/Geza: Just to let you know that the application I had in mind was PMMAIL from Microsoft. It installs the WLO. I have now intalled it and it runs withou t a hich. So I suppose 2.0 is even more compatible than we thought. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:20:24 on 92/06/03 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Thanks for the responses concerning PM WORD 1.1 (lack of fonts). I had not installed any printers (except IBMNULL) because I am waiting for the Novell Requester release. But I installed another printer object and driver (HP Laserject 3D), and including the WIN/OS2 driver when prompted. I can now see some fonts in the PM WORD font list. Presumably these are ATM or OS/2 core fonts? (courier, helv, helvetica, symbol set, system, tms rmn, tms rmn new). However, having got this far, I prefer using Word for Windows under WIN/OS2 full screen. In general, the WIN/OS2 full screen option has been working well for me so far. One issue there is that the ATM control panel shows ATM inactive , in case anyone knows why that might be. Also I see no fonts listed in the ATM control panel. Have also encountered PM WORD 'not responding to system requests', so this application appears shaky. Bruce Ferrero (Aetna) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:12:45 on 92/06/03 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: PM WORD 1.1 Ref: Append at 18:20:24 on 92/06/03 GMT (by NAAG8T6 at OS2CUST) Bruce: There is an oversite in the OS/2 install process. It does not install the ATM fonts for WIN-OS2. You have to do it manually. Get into WIN-OS2->MAIN->ATM and load the fonts from Print Drivers diskette 5. Once loaded, ATM will come up properly. Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Now that we have folks migrated to OS/2 from the antiquated DOS/Windows system they now need to upgrade the GDDM PC/Link to an OS/2 version. Does IBM have any upgrade available for this...?????? I can find NOTHING about an upgrade in IBMLink. Lionel Dyck - Rockwell International ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:14:36 on 92/06/05 GMT (by MARWICK at YKTVMV) Subject: PageMaker 4 - GA does not have LA errors Ref: Append at 21:45:50 on 92/05/10 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliot -- You have probably solved your printing problem by now, but just in case ... I had a similar problem with Word for Windows. I was telling the WIN-OS2 printer setup that I had a 4019 with the 39 font postscript option, since that is what I have. If I did so, Word would only print if in the secondary list of postscript printers I selected the Apple Laserwriter. The problem turned out to be the extra fonts. If I told Windows that I had a 17-font 4019, i.e. no extra fonts, all worked as advertised. I guess that WIN-OS2 looked for the extra fonts, didn't find them, and refused to recognise the printer as a result. Alan D. Marwick ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:21:16 on 92/06/05 GMT (by BIRGER at BLDVM3) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) Don't know much about GDDM but found this in the announcement of OS/2 Extended Services. HOST GRAPHICAL DATA DISPLAY MANAGER (GDDM) PROGRAMS: GDDM Version 2.0 Release 2, with the following authorized program analysis report (APAR) applied, is necessary in order to use the GDDM-OS/2 Link Version 1.0 (5688-113) software to view, print, plot and download GDDM host graphics. HOST SYSTEM APAR NUMBER MVS PL49183 VSE PL49248 VM/370 PL49249 VM/XA (TM) PL49259 rgds, < Birger > ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:46:31 on 92/06/05 GMT (by MKAMERER at OS2CUST) Subject: Lan Net Mgr on 2.0 ?? Ref: Append at 19:26:35 on 92/05/13 GMT (by IL77881 at OS2CUST) I tried to run Lan Net Mgr Ver1.0 under OS/2 2.0 but the system would not boot up due to a DEVICE=C:\LANETMGR\EVYDD.SYS in the config.sys. IBM Support says that I need LAN NET MGR 1.1 for OS/2 2.0, Ver1.0 only works with OS/2 1.3 I'm having my IBM SE look into availability of 1.1 Mark Kamerer Ft Lauderdale 17th Circuit Court ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:14:42 on 92/06/05 GMT (by WEEKS at AUSVM2) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) I don't know what has to happen on the host side but the Communications Manager piece of Extended Services (and Extended Edition as well) has HGINST.CMD in the CMLIB subdirectory. Run this command once you have a 3270 session established and the OS/2 Link code will be downloaded from the host to the workstation. Craig Weeks OS/2 Application Development Center Austin, Texas ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:00:20 on 92/06/06 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: PageMaker 4 - GA does not have LA errors Ref: Append at 20:14:36 on 92/06/05 GMT (by MARWICK at YKTVMV) No, I haven't figured that one out yet; however, I've left the secondary as the Apple Laser, and all seems to be working well. I'll try what you suggested. Thank you. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:01:01 on 92/06/06 GMT (by THRUMD at SYDVM1) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) The OS/2 equivalent is a feature of GDDM (on MVS or VM). Once it is installed, the OS/2 Extended Services command HGINST will install it (download the code from the host) on the PC. After that, if there are updates (e.g. PTF's) to the PCLink code on the host, OS/2 ES will automatically detect this and download the updated modules. Needless to say, once installed it works much better than the DOS-based PCLK! Dave ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:48:57 on 92/06/07 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Microsoft's PMMAIL Problems Ref: Append at 15:46:39 on 92/05/19 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) I am observing the same problem with PM/Mail as you are. Text seems to dispappear and then show again. I am not impressed with ANY of the OS/2 applications from Microsoft so I avoid them if I can. I am not convinced that any of these products are TRUE 16-Bit OS/2 programs or written with OS/2 in mind. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:22:36 on 92/06/08 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) If the host system has all upgrades for OS/2, the procedure is simple. First, the OS/2 Communications Manager must be installed and have at least one 3270 emulation session. Next, from any OS/2 window or full- screen, type HGINST and press Enter. The download install is fairly self explanatory from there. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:33:42 on 92/06/08 GMT (by PTCI007 at OS2CUST) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) I see that a lot of people have replied to you. But if it helps, I have GDDM-OS/2 Link installed and use it almost every day. Bob Hildreth - Pacific Telecom ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:27:36 on 92/06/09 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Legacy Tape Drive & Software for OS/2 2.0 My client has been told neither is available to 2.0. Can someone provide more detail.I can't very well ask him/her to reinstall 1.3. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:18:38 on 92/06/10 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 17:12:15 on 92/06/05 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) Thanks for all the great answers. I have been using OS/2 GDDM Link for almost 2 years and it does work great. The question should have been phrased: Does IBM offer an upgrade for those who have licensed the DOS GDDM/PC-Link product (something reasonable)? Or must the user trash that and buy a new license for OS/2 GDDM Link? IMHO I would expect that with IBM's desire to see OS/2 penetrate the market place that they would offer a low cost upgrade as they did for DOS, Window$ and prior versions of OS/2....(unfortunately I can't find anything on that) Lionel Dyck - Rockwell International, Information Systems Center ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:55:18 on 92/06/10 GMT (by WEEKS at AUSVM2) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 14:18:38 on 92/06/10 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) Can you clarify exactly what code needs to be upgraded? Extended Services 1.0 includes code to download GDDM code from the host to the PC. As long as the code is installed on the host the PC user need do nothing more than run HGINST.CMD. Maybe you are asking how to be sure that the proper PC binary code is installed on the host. I don't know anything about how that side of the equation works. Craig Weeks OS/2 Application Development Center Austin, Texas ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:06:39 on 92/06/10 GMT (by DAVISN at HOUVMSCC) Subject: Legacy Tape Drive & Software for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 22:27:36 on 92/06/09 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) While I don't know about this package, most 1.3 drivers should work unmodified in 2.0. Have your customer try it befory suggesting reinstalling 1.3. Nathan Davis ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:49:59 on 92/06/10 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Valitek Tape backup support for OS/2 ? Can anyone provide information on the Hardware and Software. Is this company planning to support OS/2 ? We recently had one eager beaver in our organization backup his OS/2 machine with this thing. He wondered afterwards where his extended attributes went. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:01:07 on 92/06/10 GMT (by THRUMD at SYDVM1) Subject: GDDM PC/Link --> GDDM OS/2 Link Ref: Append at 14:18:38 on 92/06/10 GMT (by ROK2027 at OS2CUST) I had a look and could not find any information about an upgrade from PCLK to GDDM-OS/2 Link. Also think I made an error previously - OS/2 Link is not a feature of GDDM, it is a separate product (product number 5688-113). There is a basic license charge that covers one workstation, then you need to get an additional license feature for each PC that is going to download and use the code. Volume Purchase discounts should apply to this feature, but you'll need to speak to your marketing rep to get the details of this. I agree with you that it would have been logical to provide for an upgrade path from PCLK to OS/2 Link, but I could not find a reference to one. Dave ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:40:46 on 92/06/11 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) Subject: Making ATM Fonts available to application Have recently installed a number of ATM fonts I received from Adobe. When I use the font utility in the 'System Setup' I have access to the fonts and can assign them as system fonts, however, from my applications I do not have access to the fonts. Applications include (DeScribe32, Lotus 1-2-3G, Freelance G, Pagemaker OS/2). Any ideas? Regards, Mike Loo - VF Corp ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:53:15 on 92/06/11 GMT (by XXCWBD04 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Obtaining a file list from NFS drive from file/open in PM apps I have mounted an NFS drive using TCP/IP for OS/2 1.2.1. The NFS server is an RS/6000 running AIX 3.2. When I do a file open from a PM app (i.e. E, EPM, Icon editor) select the NFS drive. I do not get a list of files on that drive. If I know the path/filename, I can type it in and open the file. This works with Windows applications. I think it may have something to do with extended attributes. Greg Athayde Canadian Wheat Board (204) 983-3801 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:10:53 on 92/06/12 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) Subject: Making ATM Fonts available to application Ref: Append at 11:40:46 on 92/06/11 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) Mike, I don't have an answer to your question, but I do have a question for you. What is VF Corp? Is it possibly Vanity Fair? Thanks, Dave Ferrey - Bethlehem Steel Corp - Bethlehem PA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:29:19 on 92/06/13 GMT (by PWIS110 at OS2CUST) Subject: SPF/2 ver 2.0.E In case you would like to know....there is a conflict between the OS/2 V2 DELDIR variable which controls UNDELETE logic and SPF/2. Open a DOS program object which contains a bat file in the path name. Run the bat file, then close the object. Now use SPF/2 to edit the bat file and make some type of insignificant change to the bat file. Save and exit SPF/2. Now double click on the DOS program object that runs the bat file. If you have DELDIR active, (I gave it 5 meg for maxsize), the bat file will not run because the name of the bat file in the path field inside the settings for the program object will have changed to something like C:\DELDIR\12345678.123 or whatever path you chose for your DELDIR variable in config.sys. CTC Tech Support is currently looking into this bug. I could not get the same failure to occur with the OS/2 Editor. I don't know if this bug exists in releases of SPF/2 older than 2.0.E. K2 Monico - Palm Beach Gardens FL ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 09:51:17 on 92/06/15 GMT (by KOLSKY at HAIFASC3) Subject: Making ATM Fonts available to application Ref: Append at 11:40:46 on 92/06/11 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) Can you use them from EPM (the enhanced editor)? Amir Kolsky ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:49:38 on 92/06/15 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 2.0.E Ref: Append at 01:29:19 on 92/06/13 GMT (by PWIS110 at OS2CUST) K2: I don't think this is a problem with SPF/2 but with WPS. It seems that the WPS keeps some sort of pointer to the file, thus if you do something, e.g. rename, the action is propagated to the object. I have seen this problem when editting a BAT/CMD file attached to a program item with KEDIT. What I understand is happening is that upon a FILE or SAVE KEDIT (and SPF/2) renames the original file to *.BAK and then creates a new file from either the updated memory copy or the autosave file. Thus the program item picks up the *.BAK name. I don't know what the System Editor is doing. Is it creating backup files (I don't use it)? Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:58:15 on 92/06/15 GMT (by DALNK03 at OS2CUST) Subject: Making ATM Fonts available to application Ref: Append at 11:40:46 on 92/06/11 GMT (by VFGC041 at OS2CUST) You need to make sure you are using a printer driver that supports the ATM fonts. IBMNULL doesn't. In the case of Describe, if you select File, Printer Setup, and then select a different printer, Describe will then recognize the fonts. Hope this helps. Patrick Malneritch, Delta Air Lines ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:29:29 on 92/06/15 GMT (by PWIS110 at OS2CUST) Subject: SPF/2 ver 2.0.E Mike, I just ran the test again. SPF/2 is not making a .BAK file.....or if he is, he deletes it before control returns to the user. Normally in SPF/2, the user can choose whether he wants SPF/2 to create .BAK files at save time. I do not use this feature and still the path name in the settings for the object gets corrupted as long as the DELDIR variable is active in config.sys. K2 Monico - Palm Beach Gardens FL ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:48:08 on 92/06/16 GMT (by IL42384 at OS2CUST) Subject: Starting Alarm Applet minimized How can you make the Alarm Applet start minimized? I dragged a copy of the alarm to the startup folder. It starts correctly every time the system loads but it always appears maximized. Setting will not let you adjust it to start minimized. Jerry Sitbon (718) 357-4369 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:58:36 on 92/06/16 GMT (by COSTELLO at POKVMCR3) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 04:01:06 on 92/06/16 GMT (by COSTELLO at POKVMCR3) Subject: Starting Alarm Applet minimized Ref: Append at 03:48:08 on 92/06/16 GMT (by IL42384 at OS2CUST) I don't think you can get it to start minimized--I have a program object set for it to start minimized yet it always appears after the WPS starts. You can try changing the Session setting by deleting a letter off the end of the command name (ie, pmdalarm.exe ->pmdalarm.ex) and flipping to the Session page. You should then be able to change the settings (though you won't be able to get it to start minimized, even when you've selected it! :-). |Oops: remember to add the letter back when you're done changing the session |settings. -ed costello internet: costello@vnet.ibm.com -MVS/JES Information Development, Mid-Hudson Valley Programming Lab, IBM ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:24:56 on 92/06/16 GMT (by CHUSTON at SFOVMIC1) Subject: PCBoard Has anyone out there been able to get PCBoard to work on OS/2 2.0? (Is anyone familiar with PCBoard?) PCBoard is a DOS application used for student registration. Every time I try executing it, I get a Trap000D. Any comments are appreciated. Regards, Cary ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:31:28 on 92/06/16 GMT (by IL12885 at OS2CUST) Subject: APP DEVELOPMENT TOOLS PERHAPS THIS IS BETTER SUITED TO THE DBMGR FORUM, BUT MAYBE THIS FORUM WILL BE HELPFUL... ARE THERE REFERENCE ACCOUNTS FOR EASEL, ENFIN/3, OR APPLICATION MANAGER THAT WOULD BE WILLING TO CHAT WITH ME CONCERNING THEIR IMPLEMENTATIONS? IT WOULD BE A LOW-BURDEN THING, WITH THE FOCUS ON THEIR INSIGHTS. THANKS... COLBY HARPER - WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:03:46 on 92/06/17 GMT (by LINSUSAN at HKGVM8) Subject: MS Word for PM fix I have been trying for weeks getting the DLL PMWORDU.DLL from our MS dealers here and they are not able to help. Would some kind soul who has the subject fic send me a copy or tell me which internal disk I can get one from? PLEEEEEEAASE...... fyi. I don't have access to Compuserve here. Susan S. Lin ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:52:23 on 92/06/17 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 04:03:46 on 92/06/17 GMT (by LINSUSAN at HKGVM8) Susan: You need to call MicroSoft. Fixes to applications are not provided by IBM. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:55:45 on 92/06/17 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: SPF/2 ver 2.0.E Ref: Append at 23:29:29 on 92/06/15 GMT (by PWIS110 at OS2CUST) K2: SPF/2 is probably deleting the disk file before saving the memory file. With OS/2's undelete active the deletion is causing the old file to be renamed to the internal name and placed within \DELETE. The WPS link is causing the name to be changed. Again, I feel this is a OS/2 problem and not SPF/2. You might want to register a problem with IBM. Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:59:33 on 92/06/18 GMT (by CULLUMC at YKTVMV) Subject: PCBoard Ref: Append at 22:24:56 on 92/06/16 GMT (by CHUSTON at SFOVMIC1) If this is an older DOS app there's a good chance your problem is fixed by the OS2KRNL fix. This fixes a problem OS/2 had with FCB's for older DOS apps. Trap D is a symptom for this problem. Cliff Cullum Vnet: CULLUMC at YKTVMZ Internet: cullumc@yktvmz.vnet.ibm.com ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:29:11 on 92/06/19 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 11:52:23 on 92/06/17 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Susan, I don't know where you are, but I'm quite prepared to mail you a diskette with this DLL on it. I'm not an IBM'er. Just a piece of advice, please stay away from ANY Microsoft OS/2 application programs such as: Excel, Word, PMMAIL, etc. They are of questionable quality and value. If you need a worprocessor try Describe for OS/2. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:33:59 on 92/06/19 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 11:52:23 on 92/06/17 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) I'm not sure if you are an IBM'er, but if you are I have a problem with your answer. That is very poor customer service.You should be making sure that any OS/2 2.0 users enjoy their investment. Its a vote of confidence in you company. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:45:31 on 92/06/19 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 03:33:59 on 92/06/19 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Joe: I didn't mean to offend! Maybe I should have been more clear and stated that "yes, a fix is available, and you can get this fix by calling MicroSoft." And I'm not stating that just because it is MicroSoft. If it was WordPerfect, the individual would have to call WordPerfect (who indeed does provide a fix for WP for Windows). I believe there would be a legal/copyright/liability issue of IBM provided fixes to ISV applications, but I am not the person to answer that. Yes, I am an IBMer but not a support center person, etc. I provided an answer because I want Susan to successfully run Microsoft Word under OS/2 2.0!! I want you to be satisfied too!! Please let me know if you still have questions. Timothy J. Barron TEAM IBM Workstation Systems Engineer TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1 OS/2 Chicago Insurance Branch 098 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:26:26 on 92/06/19 GMT (by PIENIAZE at FSHVMFK1) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 03:33:59 on 92/06/19 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Joe, that's a pretty nice offer you made. Thanks! Susan is in Hong Kong, judging from her nodeID. I do think that the right way to get the fix is to get after MS for it, tho. There is an added benefit in going that route, MS will become aware of demand. They are the right people to support their own product. I share your thinking on Describe, it's a nice piece of work and they have shown good support for OS/2 so deserve support in return. Larry Pieniazek | TEAMOS2 - East Fishkill (I usually don't disclaim but I think it should be clear that the above product opinions are mine and do not imply endorsement by IBM) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:43:19 on 92/06/20 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 19:26:26 on 92/06/19 GMT (by PIENIAZE at FSHVMFK1) O.K. Guys. I was just trying to make a point. I also understand that other issues could be involved. (legal) But that's the real world. I spend a lot of time especially on Compuserve. I assure you Microsoft and its groupies are doing you no favors. They go out of their way to spread misinformation about OS/2. It like OS/2 2.0 because its a better SYSTEM, BUT I can call any BBS and find all sorts of fixes and tools for DOS and (MICROSOFT) windows programs. They don't seem to concerned with the legal issuues. Regards, Joe Smeets(TEAM OS/2) WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:31:11 on 92/06/21 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 04:43:19 on 92/06/20 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Hey Joe - I generally agree with you, but there are exceptions at MicroSoft. I had a great chat earlier in the week with a technical chap at the Toronto M$ office about BookShelf (on CDROM). I asked about the problem with sound, and asked about why other non-M$ disks did deliver sound. He explained a number of technical issues, and was very helpful. He even suggested things I could do to improve my system resources, being aware I was running OS2. I admit he was a rare M$ employee - and I was glad to discover him. Maybe they are begining to recognize that OS2 is on the move! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:26:38 on 92/06/23 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 17:09:53 on 92/06/23 GMT (by HOPKINS at AUSVM8) Subject: MS Word for PM fix Ref: Append at 22:31:11 on 92/06/21 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Your point is well made. There are exceptions. But we know where the negative press ( in the last 6 -12 months ) has come from from: ZIFF, Microsoft and the Gartner Group. I'm happy I'm now starting to hear SOME good things (Zachman). The name of the game is CUSTOMER SERVICE and Business Solutions (applications). Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:33:31 on 92/06/23 GMT (by V$ISTEAR at AUSVM8) Subject: NO SUBJECT Ref: Append at 10:49:20 on 92/05/01 GMT (by PGOSSELI at IIXBELL4) From the README file: WORDPERFECT (FOR WINDOWS) Change to the directory that contains WPWINFIL.EXE and run FIXWP WPWINFIL.EXE. (To enable WordPerfect to run under DOS and Windows 3.0 again, run UNFIXWP in a similar manner.) README has multiple applications listed with specific action items to help you. It's not exciting to read but can save some aspirin! Thanks, Terah Stearns IBM OS/2 Service and Support, Austin TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:49:17 on 92/06/23 GMT (by HOLMESKE at WMAVM7) Subject: Hollywood printing problems Help. I am trying to use Hollywood to print to a IBM 3812 printer attached over LPRMON. I can use PROPRINTER drivers while printing from DOS and OS/2 applications with no problem, but when I use Hollywood, I get the screen image printed with about 1/4" at a time on a page (lot's of dead trees...). Any ideas ? Help is much appreciated. Kirk Holmes, AAS Program ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:03:18 on 92/06/25 GMT (by JJIN033 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS Word for PM V1.1B We have been running MS Word for PM under OS/2 V2.0 for a long time. The only change that we made from V1.3 to V2.0 was to change PMWORDU.DLL. Today, we ran into a problem with MS Word and an IBM-8515 monitor - 3-175 Abend when we try to start "command help" (help, index, command - blows up with an 8515 monitor running hi-res mode). I called Microsoft Support, and I was informed that there is now a MS Word for PM Version 1.1B - My version(s) was 1.1 (Look at the aboutbox under help to check your version). Anyway, he said that he would send out a disk to fix the problem. According to the tech rep., your are to delete PMWORD.INI and rename NORMAL.DOT to OLDNORM.DOT (so you can copy any macros you may have created), then install this new version. I have not received the fix yet, so I don't know if it will work, but I'll post my results after I try it. Regards.. Walt Kapica J&J Walt Kapica Johnson & Johnson ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:13:43 on 92/06/26 GMT (by FERMIER at DALVM1) Subject: Gupta ... DOS/16M error 30 Having a problem getting Gupta SQLWINDOWS running in a VDM under OS/2 2.0 with error when running DBXLOCAL: DOS/16M error 30 ... program must be built -AUTO for DPMI. Tried changing the DPMI setting with no effect. To get this far I had to change the DOS_VERSION to 5,0,255. I've got a call into Gypta, but they have been slow in responding. Can't find any reference to this in the documentation nor any reference to the memory extender DOS/16M. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Bob Fermier ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:55:33 on 92/06/26 GMT (by XXCWBD04 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Hollywood printing problems Ref: Append at 17:49:17 on 92/06/23 GMT (by HOLMESKE at WMAVM7) Try using the -b option on the LPRMON command. You may also need the -b option on the LPD command at the server if you are using an OS/2 print server. Greg Athayde Canadian Wheat Board ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:36:13 on 92/06/29 GMT (by IL39800 at OS2CUST) Subject: PCQuote Is anyone using PCQuote under OS/2 2.0? We are trying to upgrade and having some problems. Thanks! Chris Silsby, Michigan Dept. of Treasury ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:28:55 on 92/06/30 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: ToolBook for OS2 Although I've had the OS2 version of Asymetrix's ToolBook for a number of months, I hadn't gotten around to trying to create an application until this weekend. Therefore, I browsed the user manual, and tried to do the on-line tutorial. I kept getting "execution" errors such as "Wrong type of argument for DLL function", from the tutorial. This morning I called their tech support (very long distance from here), and was told that ToolBook OS2 is only for 1.x and not for 2.0. They maintain that IBM has changed "the code"! They advise upgrading to ToolBook for Windows and to run it under WINOS2 in 2.0! They also said they have no plans to upgrade ToolBook for OS2 2.0 - unless the "market" wants it. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:32:49 on 92/06/30 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw for OS2 - 32 Bit In speaking with Corel tech support today, I was told that they have almost completed beta testing of the 32 Bit version of CorelDraw and it should be available in late summer. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:40:46 on 92/06/30 GMT (by AMXD031 at OS2CUST) Subject: NO SUBJECT Ref: Append at 16:33:31 on 92/06/23 GMT (by V$ISTEAR at AUSVM8) The interim release of WPWIN ($15 from Word Perfect) fixes this problem and adds capability. It's a bargain! Jon Androvich ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:48:39 on 92/07/01 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) Subject: os/2ee 1.3.2 and adw printing problem we are running ibm 16mgb token ring with os/2ee 1.3.2 and ADW case tool. it seems as though we can never get this application to print properly or to print at all. This has been an on going problem for 1 1/2 yrs. We have logged proble ms on ibm support and also adw. We have ibm execjet printer using epson 1050lq driver; we have also tried the epson printer. it seems as though we can print t ext 8 1/2 x 11 or a diagram (flowchart), but we can't print anything bigger tha n that even though the printer is a wide carriage. Believe me when I tell you w e have done every possible combination with and without queues. This problem has existed since 1.3 csd5000 (or the beginning or out installation).We have installed and re-installed... We had Model 70's with 16 mg ram and 120 hd.Those machines were hpfs and all c: drive. We were able to print Microsoft word. Now we have Model 90 OKF machines 16mg and 400 mg hd. They are dual-boot machin es. The DOS side has windows and apps like word and excel. they have no problem printing at all. It just seems as though the adw apps spool to the printer and then disappear. we have disabled the DMA on these 90's. In short without writin g a book, we have done everything,but can't seem to get this to work. If anyone has had this experience and has been able to solve it please let me know. THANKS SUSAN RAINESS 201-861-9100 x2400 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:47:34 on 92/07/01 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Screen Savers Ref: Append at 13:03:17 on 92/05/14 GMT (by NOLINDB at OS2CUST) I spoke recently with Wes Boyd, CEO of Berkeley Systems, the owner of AfterDark, a very entertaining screen saver. Wes is interested in hearing if any large companies are interested in Berkeley Systems developing a 32-bit OS/2 version which exploits OS/2 2.0 features (ie, linking into the OS/2 2.0 lockup feature.) If your company has a need for such a program, please contact Wes, or a member of his company, at (510) 540-5535. This is Wes's direct line. Please limit calls to real interest, with a large order potential (ie, greater than 200 licenses). John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:40:28 on 92/07/01 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: ToolBook for OS2 Ref: Append at 03:28:55 on 92/06/30 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliott, please do not give up on a 32-bit version of Asymetrix ToolBook for OS/2. I can assure you that the Asymetrix senior executives are hearing from their customers and potential customers. My team is trying to figure out a way to best support Asymetrix in their development effort if we can all convince them it is the right thing to do. Bert Kolde is the decision maker at Asymetrix. He is the executive VP of the company and he is the chief operating officer. He can be reached on (206) 637-1520. Fax: (206) 637-1504. Philip Purdy is the Asymetrix director of sales. He can be reached on (206) 637-1520. Fax is (206) 637-1504. Hearing from you and others is the best way to convince Asymetrix to develop a 32-bit version of ToolBook for OS/2. John A. Soyring Director, IBM Software Development Programs ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:46:47 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING WE HAVE OS/2EE 1.3.2 ON A 16MG TOKEN RING LAN. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS PRINTING WIDE CARRIAGE PRINTS FROM ADW FOR 1 1/2 YRS! WE ARE USING AN IBM EXECJET 4072 WITH AND EPSON 1050LQ DRIVER SINCE THERE ARE NO DRIVERS FOR THE EXECJET. WE THE N TRIED THE EPSON 1050LQ PRINTER. WE CAN PRINT (DUAL BOOT) ANYTHING FROM WINDOW S TO THE OS/2 SERVER- WIDE CARRIAGE OR LETTER. WE CAN ALSO PRINT FROM OS/2 WORD IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE PRINT JOB FROM ADW WILL EITHER SPOOL AND GO NOWHERE, END UP ON THE QUEUE WITH FORMS MISMATCH OR END UP ON THE QUEUE WITH KWIPRT AND STILL NOT PRINT. THE PRINT PROPERTIES ON THE SERVER ARE SET FOR WIDE CARRIAGE. WE HAVE DONE ALL THE BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE AND PROBABLE. IF ANYONE CAN HELP OUT THERE PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! SUSAN RAINESS 201-861-9100 x2400 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:56:08 on 92/07/02 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING Ref: Append at 11:46:47 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) The ADW is not supported on 1.30.2 (5050) and in 2.0 (6000) level of OS/2 . The reason: printing problems. I've got their newsletter indi- cating do NOT update to higher than 1.30.1 (5015) . The ADW fix will be out (expected) in August in the 1.7.x level. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:39:31 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING GEZA THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. I TRIED CALLING YOU A FEW MINUTES AGO. IF YOU WOULD PLEASE FAX ME A COPY OF THAT NEWSLETTER AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBER, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. 201-861-4859 ATTN SUSAN RAINESS____ YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF HOW MUCH TIME WE HAVE SPENT ON THIS ISSUE. AGAIN IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE BEEP ME AND I"LL CALL YOU RIGHT BACK! BEEPER 201-807-5094... Again many thanks!!! SUSAN RAINESS 201-861-9100 x2400 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:54:48 on 92/07/02 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 16:30:40 on 92/07/02 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING Ref: Append at 15:39:31 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) I FAX-ed those pages to you. They are from Ernst & Young. They are the Canadian distributors of the software. I tried to call you back, but I didn't knew how to use the beeper. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:56:59 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) Subject: adw and os/2 printing Geza I got your fax. Can you tell me where you found out the information on the distribution of ADW 1.7 and the date??? Thanks. SUSAN RAINESS 201-861-9100 x2400 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:06:26 on 92/07/02 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: adw and os/2 printing Ref: Append at 17:56:59 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) I phoned Ernest&Young, and they told me by phone. They are aware of this problem, and demand, and they will fix it ASAP. To get their phone number and names, I REALY have to dig up my desk. It's covered by two months of due-to-do-by-yesterday paper. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:59:54 on 92/07/05 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: ToolBook for OS2 Ref: Append at 16:40:28 on 92/07/01 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Thanks John, I'll drop Kolde a letter. Actually, I've been ignoring all the ToolBook error messages regarding DLL problems in the current OS2 version, and I'm developing a new application. It seems to work! The error messages only occur in "author mode". Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:06:46 on 92/07/06 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Subject: Lotus Notes I hear rumblings that Lotus Notes version for 1.3 does not work with 2.0. Is this the case???? Matt Hickman, Chevron Matt@bhice.hou130.chevron.com ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:01:49 on 92/07/06 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Lotus Notes Ref: Append at 21:06:46 on 92/07/06 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) Our Notes server is running on 2.0 base + LS Requester fine. I don't knew about the Notes client. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:26:54 on 92/07/08 GMT (by CWRU012 at OS2CUST) Subject: BookManager READ/2 Ref: Append at 17:26:40 on 92/04/21 GMT (by XXTCAN01 at TORVMCOP) You can look at a book using Bookmanager/READ under OS/2 2.0 if you already know the name of the book. From a command prompt, type EPABOOK book.boo I am very interested in getting the version of Bookmanager/READ that really works under OS/2 2.0. Any news yet? Brian Christian Case Western Reserve University ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:14:38 on 92/07/08 GMT (by CWRU012 at OS2CUST) Subject: Image Support and 2456 Scanner I am using OS/2 Image Support v1.1 with the PSD that supports the IBM 2456 Page Scanner. It works fine under OS/2 1.3 WR5050. Image Support will run under OS/2 2.0 GA but the 2456 Page Scanner will not operate. The dialog to set scanner options will appear but when the scanner goes to scan, I get a message box saying EQP0020E Scanner driver not installed or not responding. In the process of installing the PSD, I put the following lines in CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\OIS\SCSI.SYS DEVICE=C:\OIS\EXY24.SYS and of course added the appropriate directories to LIBPATH, PATH, and DPATH. When booting, the SCSI.SYS line causes an error and is ignored. I tried taking the SCSI.SYS line out and got the same results. Does the OS/2 2.0 SCSI support include scanner support? Is there some special parameter needed to turn on scanner support? Does anyone have a 2456 scanner that scans under OS/2 2.0? I can be reached here or more conveniently at: bsc4@po.cwru.edu on Internet (216) 368-8884 Voice (216) 368-8880 FAX Case Western Reserve University Baker 6 10900 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44106 Brian Christian Case Western Reserve University ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:07:56 on 92/07/09 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Image Support and 2456 Scanner Ref: Append at 01:14:38 on 92/07/08 GMT (by CWRU012 at OS2CUST) Brian, don't know if this information with help you, but we had a similar problem with an HP Scanner. Someone in another IConf told us to look at possible address conflict using the Reference Disk. That was the key. We changed the address of the Board, re-installed the software that came with the Scanner, and... no longer got a message for OS2 that the board couldn't be found. In fact, an Icon for the Scanner showed up on the WPS, and it works without any problem now. Hope this helps. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:22:29 on 92/07/09 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: BookManager READ/2 Ref: Append at 00:26:54 on 92/07/08 GMT (by CWRU012 at OS2CUST) I have BookManager READ/2 and it works perfectly find under OS/2 2.0. Timothy J. Barron IBM Workstation Systems Engineer TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1 Chicago Insurance Branch 098 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:22:00 on 92/07/09 GMT (by PRCI051 at OS2CUST) Subject: Wired for Sound/Pro Locks up OS/2 - tight I thought I'd sprinkle a little fun into my OS/2 world and purchased a relatively new program called "Wired For Sound / Pro" that works with Windows 3.0 and 3.1 to let you add sounds to various events. Unfortunately, it locked up OS/2 completely, not even mouse movement (which I usually still have unless I get a trap). This happened after the install, when I clicked on its program icon to check it out. And since the install added a load= into the win.ini, so my machine now locks up immediately after boot. I am still using a fat partition, so I just took the load= out while booted under DOS. Now I can boot, but this app will lock up OS/2 if I ever kick it off. FYI, the program is supposed to support the Internal Speaker, Disney Sound Source, and the ever popular Sound Blaster. But since I can't get even get it started, I don't know how well they work. I amjust launching the default Full Screen Win-OS2 icon, so maybe some DOS settings will help me out, but I think it is a more serious problem than that. Any Suggestions would be appreciated. Andrew Behm - Progressive Insurance ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:40:01 on 92/07/10 GMT (by IL87026 at OS2CUST) Subject: os2 remote control program Does any one know of any remote control program that works with os2 1.3 or 2.0 ex... DOS PC ANYWHERE? thanks Simon Lee, Kaiser Hospitals-Hawaii ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:43:15 on 92/07/10 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 00:40:01 on 92/07/10 GMT (by IL87026 at OS2CUST) Simon: We use HyperAccess/5. It allows you to run any OS/2 VIO style application. Unfortunately HA/5 doesn't support PM apps, but apparently they are working on it. (I don't know of any remote access program for OS/2 that supports PM. If that is your requirement, hopefully someone else can help you out.) FYI... HyperAccess is an OS/2 async communications program. The vendor is Hilgraeve and they can be reached at 313-243-0576. Wayne "My only DOS communications app is Prodigy" Holmes Prodigy: CPJW60A ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:44:46 on 92/07/10 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 00:40:01 on 92/07/10 GMT (by IL87026 at OS2CUST) Simon: IBM has a product that currently will do remote control of OS/2 1.X. The product is called Distributed Console Access Facility (DCAF). It will control any OS/2 full-screen, text-based application (for instance, Communications Manager). Nothing has been formally announced for OS/2 2.0 yet. I don't want to get myself thrown into "IBM Jail" for talking about unannounced products, so I have forwarded your append to the product planner for DCAF, so hopefully he will participate in this discussion. There is no product on the market today that will control PM-based applications (Workplace Shell). The Hilgrave product is not yet in beta stage yet, it's just going into alpha, so it probably will be a while. Timothy J. Barron IBM Workstation Systems Engineer TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1 Chicago Insurance Branch 098 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:27:37 on 92/07/11 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 14:43:15 on 92/07/10 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Wayne, or someone, Do you know if Hyper access/5 works with ACDI rederection? We can't seem to get it to work. The REDIRECT COM3 TO TESTMODE works ok, but Hyperaccess complains about there not being a com3? The ES async emulator seems to work OK with ACDI though. Thanks, Mike Long - CARD Iowa State University - PC/LAN Analyst ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:22:24 on 92/07/11 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject:Paintjet and PM Chart I've unable to print anything to the Paintjet (XL) using PMChart. The only other program I've tried is OS/2 2.0 Picture Viewer. It works fine. (have tested b&w pif files only. Can anyone help ? Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:58:24 on 92/07/11 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 14:43:15 on 92/07/10 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Wayne, I suggest you contact Matt Gray (president of Hilgraeve) or Jean-Jacques Fouchet (president of Microformatic in Paris, France). I can't disclose what they have under development, but you might ask them whether that can satisfy your needs for remote PM access. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:04:38 on 92/07/13 GMT (by IL22590 at OS2CUST) Subject: Borland's ObjectVision/2 I've just received my copy of ObjectVision for OS/2. I seem to beable to crash it rather easly. Has anyone else had any problems with it? I've been just opening some of their sample files and had the system crash with a Trap D. This has happened with the GA kernel and the 6-17 kernel. I was on hold with Borlands tech support for about 15 min. late Friday, before I hung up. I'll try to contact them again today. David Eller Sherrill Furniture How are you going to do it? OS/2 it! ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:03:36 on 92/07/13 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 14:43:15 on 92/07/10 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) The Hilgrave product that is under development is called Kopy Kat. They were showing very early code at the 1992 IBM Personal Systems Forums. Timothy J. Barron TEAM IBM Workstation Systems Engineer TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1 OS/2 Chicago Insurance Branch 098 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:00:19 on 92/07/14 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 00:27:37 on 92/07/11 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Mike We don't use ACDI redirection, but HA/5 does work with specifying a LAN UNC name instead of a COMx type port specification. We use this to automatically access a modem from our server "pool" and release it when the ASYNC session is complete. Instead of specifying "COM1" for the port we specify \\SPOCK\MODEM. HA5 allocates the modem, dials and then frees the resource when we hangup the line. Wayne Holmes U S WEST Communications ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:00:40 on 92/07/14 GMT (by EDLILLY at AUSVM1) Subject: Lotus Notes Ref: Append at 21:06:46 on 92/07/06 GMT (by TBHIC at OS2CUST) It has been tested and runs fine ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:08:01 on 92/07/15 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: os2 remote control program Ref: Append at 15:00:19 on 92/07/14 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Thanks Wayne, Mike Long - CARD Iowa State University - PC/LAN Analyst ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:14:31 on 92/07/15 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 The following is new news: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 can be obtained by calling PC Books and Special Promotions at 1-800-426-7282. Ask for part number 10G3355 (for 3.5" diskettes) or 10G4335 (for 5.25" diskettes). If you are a member of the IBM US Developer Assistance Program, you will receive a 40% discount off the retail price of $119.00. For additional information about the IBM Developer Assistance Program, including membership applications, you may call IBM at (407) 982-6408. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:47:37 on 92/07/16 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Mansfield's KEDIT 5.0 Kedit is a version of CMS Xedit for the PC. Version 5.0 (like 2 previous versions) is set up for both OS2 & DOS. This is programmer's text editor. The new features in 5.0 (mouse support, scroll bars, etc.) work with out incident. It a great product, just install, and no hassle. With an icon on the WPS desktop, one just drops a text file icon on top - and away you go! Even though OS2 has 2 editors as standard issue, I still find many uses for KEDIT. It also enables REXX-like profiles and macros. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:43:00 on 92/07/16 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Mansfield's KEDIT 5.0 Ref: Append at 03:47:37 on 92/07/16 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliot: I have K5 (been a user since 3.2) but I will not be getting my Workset/2 til next week, thus could you answer me this: Can K5 replace EPM while still reatining the functionality, e.g. going to errors, the help hotkey, etc. Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:08:22 on 92/07/16 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 16:14:31 on 92/07/15 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, Without question, one of the biggest draw-backs to OS/2 is the limited native OS/2 applications. After reading this weeks issue of Info World, the SDKs for NT is available for a steal ($69). I think that IBM has to provide good tools at a fair or competitive price in order to get OS/2 in a position to capture a fair market share. Will IBM change their pricing for the development tools for OS/2 in light of what M$ is now providing for NT? Thanks. Tracy Pipkin, Amoco Production Company - Houston, TX, (713) 596-7720 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:21:52 on 92/07/16 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) Subject: OS/2 2.0 Version of Prodigy Last night I noticed a message from one of the VPs of Prodigy saying they have a Windows version under development. I was wondering if anyone at IBM knows if Prodigy is thinking about doing a 32-bit version of the Prodigy software. I have been asking about an OS/2 version of Prodigy for the last couple of years and only keep hearing "thank-you for your message". Now that OS/2 has 700,000+ copies in the field is the Prodigy Services Company getting more interested in an OS/2 version of their software. Wayne "Prodigy is my last DOS based com program" Holmes Prodigy: CPJW60A ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:44:10 on 92/07/16 GMT (by IL61500 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 SHAREWARE HOWDY FOLKS, CAN ANYONE OUT THERE ADVISE ME OF THE NAME AND LOCALE OF ANY GOOD SHAREWARE HOUSES THAT STOCK OS/2 SHAREWARE? I HAVE PICKED UP SOME EXCELLENT WIN/DOS SHAREWARE IN THE PAST BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY OS/2 PROGRAMS. MAYBE THERE ARE NONE. THANKS, LOU LOU BREIT, DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:47:14 on 92/07/16 GMT (by IL42384 at OS2CUST) Subject: Restore an Image file back to a diskette Hello there; Does anyone know of a program that can convert back an OS/2 image file back to a diskette. If you take a 3 1/2" bootable DOS 5.0, you can make a bootable file, image, and store it on the hard disk. COMMAND: VMDISK source drive letter <drive><path>filename What I'd like to do is convert the image file back to a diskette. IBM supplies programs that will convert DSK back to a disk "LOADDSKF" and TGO files back to a diskette TELEGET. I have two reasons why I could use such a program 1. Fast way to restore images back to a disk if you don't have original disk. 2. Can store OS/2 disks (Install, 1, 2) on hard disk. These disks are required to start the system from floppy. At this time there is no FORMAT /S for OS/2 or DOS box. Jerry Sitbon (718) 357-4369 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:55:15 on 92/07/16 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 Shareware How about having some of the OS/2 Shareware that is available on non-IBM BBSs included here? (WpS Backup, EA Backup, etc...) Wayne ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:27:13 on 92/07/17 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Mansfield's KEDIT 5.0 Ref: Append at 11:43:00 on 92/07/16 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Michael - there is flock of new info about the product, including a new on-line manual, a 260 page User's Guide, and a 400 page Reference Manual! According to the UG, one creates a Profile to "tailor KEDIT's behavior". The SET command now includes over 100 options. Env var info can be set in Config.sys, and OS2 REXX statements can be used in KEDIT macros. Keys can be redefined using macros. I haven't had time to plow through the docs as yet. What would you like me to look up? Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:44:41 on 92/07/17 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Mansfield's KEDIT 5.0 Ref: Append at 03:27:13 on 92/07/17 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliott: Don't bother. I was looking for a quick answer (as I mentioned I have K5 -- two copies in fact). I have looked in the documentation myself and could not find what I was looking for. I seem to remember (way back when in the 3.x days) that K has some of the abilities I am looking for (e.g. the ability to compile from the editor and to go to any errors). I should log onto the Mansfield BBS and ask directly. BTW, Kedit has been my OS/2 desktop editor for years (I even have but don't use SPF/2). Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:35:13 on 92/07/17 GMT (by WENGROVI at WASVMIC1) Subject: OS/2 2.0 Version of Prodigy Ref: Append at 14:21:52 on 92/07/16 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE83) I sent them a message asking for the same thing and got a response saying that were looking at it. No real level of commitment, but it wasn't the standard "thanks for your message" response. Dave Wengrovitz ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:35:55 on 92/07/17 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 13:08:22 on 92/07/16 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Tracy, when Microsoft was offering their toolkit for $2600, IBM came in with a very competitive price as well as a offering to upgrade current MS SDK licensees. Microsoft just released this CD-ROM for $69 and we are assessing that offering. We are looking at the contents (mucho pre-alpha level code and docs) and the support (I will not comment -- see the public BBS comments for feedback from users who have tried to install this $69 offering.) The answer is yes, we continue to assess our offerings and we intend to be competitive. This is a top priority work item. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:39:02 on 92/07/17 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: OS/2 SHAREWARE Ref: Append at 17:44:10 on 92/07/16 GMT (by IL61500 at OS2CUST) Lou, there is a large body of OS/2 shareware on various BBS's available today. On one of IBM's internal BBS's there is a listing of these BBS's. I will post a note on our internal fora asking someone from IBM to append that BBS listing here. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:08:41 on 92/07/18 GMT (by GOBEILLE at WSCVM) Subject: OS/2 SHAREWARE Ref: Append at 22:39:02 on 92/07/17 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) O S / 2 B B S ' s A C R O S S T H E W O R L D ----------------------------------------------------- This list is a compilation of OS/2 BBS's across the world. If you wish to make an addition or correction to this list, please send the information to the following (as netmail or logged onto the BBS itself): BBS : LiveNet, 1:170/110@fidonet, (918) 481-5715 Location : Tulsa, OK, USA Sysop : Dave Fisher This list is distributed to many FidoNet nodes found in this OS/2 BBS listing via the Fernwood distribution system. All BBS's listed are in alphabetical order by country, and then by BBS name. Unless otherwise noted, all node addresses are FidoNet. A current list can always be file-requested from LiveNet as 'OS2WORLD'. Enjoy! Last Update: May 14, 1992 Legend: * : OS/2 is primary interest of board F : Board is a FidoNet node % : Entry is new or changed as of last list -A : HST, MNP modem -B : HST, MNP V.32 (and/or V.42) modem -C : HST, MNP V.32bis/V.42bis modem -D : MNP V.32/V.42bis modem -E : MNP V.32 modem USA BBS's show states, International BBS's show three letter country codes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graham Stair 3M Australia +61-2-498-9184 Aus 9600-E * F Ian Watson OZ-Share OS/2 BBS +61-7-398-3759 Aus 9600-E * F Alan Salmon PC User's Group +61-6-259-1244 Aus 2400 Felix Tsang Programmer's BBS +61-2-875-1296 Aus 9600-E * F Bill Bolton Software Tools Mail Exc +61-2-449-2618 Aus 9600-E * F +61-2-449-9477 Aus 9600-E * F John Della-Torre The Poet's Dilemma +61-2-804-6412 Aus 2400-E Norbert Fuerst The Styrian OS/2 Jumbo +43-316-673237 Aus 9600-A * F Danny Bruggeman Hellfire +32-2-7515203 Bel 9600-D * F Bas Heijermans Moving Sound OS/2 BBS +32-3-3850748 Bel 9600-D * F Benoit HUON Os/2 MANiA BELGIUM +32-2-3872021 Bel 9600-D * F Tony Bearman Bear Garden (604) 533-1867 Can 9600-C * F Chris Ange-Schultz Home Front BBS (514) 769-5174 Can 2400 * F Peter Fitzsimmons RT Labs (416) 867-9663 Can 9600-B * F Gerry Rozema The Idle Task (604) 273-5588 Can 14.4-B * F Jerry Stevens The Locutory (613) 722-0489 Can 9600-D * F Alec Herrmann The Nibble's Roost (604) 244-8009 Can 14.4-B * F Kevin Lowey University of Saskatche (306) 966-4857 Can 14.4-C * F Jorgen Ollgaard Josti-BBS +45-47-380120 Den 9600-C * F +45-47-380524 Den 9600-C * F Rene Carlsen OS/2 Task & FrontDoor H +45-98451070 Den 9600-A * F Emmanuel Sandorfi Os/2 MANiA (Help Maximu +33-164-090460 Fra 9600-C * F Romeo Bernreuther CCWN-BOX +49-7151-68434 Ger 14.4-B * F Peter Plischka IBM Mailbox +49-201-210744 Ger 9600-C * F +49-201-295181 Ger 9600-B * F Juergen Berger JERRY'S OS/2-BBS +49-6134-26563 Ger 2400-A * F % Oliver Lass LRZ-System +49-228-331214 Ger 2400 * +49-228-334372 Ger 9600-D * Oliver Schwabedissen MoonFlower +49-6145-31602 Ger 9600-C * F Richard Clement OS/2 Express +49-6183-74270 Ger 9600-D * F Harald Kipp OS/2 Point +49-234-9279222 Ger 9600-B * F Michael Breukel PC Softbox OS/2 +49-6196-27799 Ger 2400 * F Markus Noller Second Source +49-7191-56267 Ger 2400 * F Kalle Braun Terrania City +49-228-317752 Ger 14.4-B F Thomas Tegel The CAT +49-7971-72446 Ger 14.4-D * F % Karlheinz Kissel The_File_Store +49-6106-22266 Ger 9600-C * F Chris Leuder Zaphod BBS +49-228-262894 Ger 14.4-B F +49-228-229147 Ger 2400 F Joop Mellaart INFOBOARD +31-4752-6200 Hol 2400 * F Marcel Stikkelman PC-Square +31-79-424107 Hol 14.4-C * F Pasquale Cantiello FastForward BBS +39-823-812099 Ita 14.4-C * F Luigi Ravina Italy Network +39-11-8180069 Ita 9600-A * F Roberto Sonzogni Runnin' with The Devil +39-363-302798 Ita 9600-C * F Dave Jones The TJD Support BBS +31-1720-38558 Net 9600-A * Terje Slydahl PerlePorten +47-83-33003 Nor 9600-C * F +47-83-33003 Nor 2400 * F Alex Wyss Gepard's Oracle Zuerich +41-1-3637037 Swi 14.4-C * F Michael Buenter MICS OS/2 Paradise +41-41-538607 Swi 9600-C * F Ernesto Hagmann PC-Info +41-61-9412204 Swi 9600-C * F Mike Gove MonuSci Opus +44-45-453197 UK 9600-C F Phil Tuck The TJD Support BBS +44-535-665345 UK 9600-C * +44-535-665345 UK 9600-A * Patrick O'Riva AsmLang and OS/2 (408) 259-2223 CA 14.4-B * F Steve Lesner Bullet BBS (203) 329-2972 CT 9600-B * F % (203) 322-4135 CT 9600-B * F % Jim Dailey Cajon Zone OS/2 (619) 588-6634 CA 9600-D * F Bob Germer Capital City BBS (609) 386-1989 NJ 14.4-C * F Dennis Conley Communitel OS/2 BBS (702) 399-0486 NV 14.4-C * F Emmitt Dove Fernwood (203) 483-0348 CT 9600-C * F (203) 481-7934 CT 14.4-B * F Bill Cook GREATER CHICAGO Online! (708) 895-4042 IL 9600 * F Bogie Bugsalewicz I CAN! BBS (312) 736-7434 IL 9600-C F (312) 736-7388 IL 2400 F n/a IBM National Support Ce (404) 835-6600 GA 2400 (404) 835-5300 GA 9600-C Ed June Information Overload (404) 471-1549 GA 9600-A * F James Chance Lee's Lounge (410) 721-9452 MD 14.4-B * F Robert McA Live-Wire (214) 307-8119 TX 9600-B F Dave Fisher LiveNet (918) 481-5715 OK 16.8-C * F Chuck Gilmore Magnum BBS (805) 582-9306 CA 9600-C * Joe Salemi Max's Doghouse (703) 548-7849 VA 2400-A * F Paul Breedlove Multi-Net (503) 883-8197 OR 9600-C * Ron Bemis Nibbles & Bytes (214) 231-3841 TX 9600-A F Craig Swanson OS/2 Connection (619) 558-9475 CA 14.4-D * F Pete Norloff OS/2 Shareware (703) 385-4325 VA 9600-C * F (703) 385-0931 VA 9600-C * F Brady Flowers Oberon Software (507) 388-1154 MN 14.4-C * Unknown Omega-Point BBS (714) 963-8517 CA 2400 Paul Beverly PMSC OnLine Resource (803) 735-6101 SC 2400 * F Louis F. Ursini Quantum Leap (215) 967-9018 PA 2400 Ken Rucker RucK's Place/2 (817) 485-8042 TX 14.4-C * F Randy Edwards Socialism OnLine! (719) 392-7781 CO 9600-B * F Ed Barboni System-2 RBBS (215) 631-0685 PA 9600-D F (215) 584-1413 PA 9600-D F Mark Lehrer The Akron Anomoly (216) 688-6383 OH 9600-C F Bill Schnell The Asylum BBS (918) 832-1462 OK 9600-B * F Felix Tang The Excelsior (203) 466-1826 CT 14.4-C * F (203) 466-1892 CT 2400 * F Bob Hatton The Monster BBS (908) 382-5671 NJ 9600-A * Woody Sturges The OS/2 Woodmeister (314) 446-0016 MO 14.4-C * F Troy Kraser The Other World (904) 893-2404 FL 9600-D F Mark Wheeler The SandDollar (407) 784-4507 FL 9600-A * F Art Fellner The Soldier's Bored (713) 437-2859 TX 9600-C * F Bill Andrus The Systems Exchange (703) 323-7654 VA 9600-A * F Unknown WSI BBS (901) 386-4712 TN 2400 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:20:03 on 92/07/18 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: OS/2 Version 2 Applications The following information will be announced this coming Tuesday: ************************************************************************ NEW - 2nd Edition of OS/2* APPLICATION SOLUTIONS DIRECTORY and the 32-Bit SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE NOW! ____________July 21, 1992 The new "IBM OS/2 Application Solutions Directory" and the "OS/2 32-Bit Supplement" are available from Graphics Plus at 1-800-READOS2 or 1-800-732-3672. The directory lists more than 1,700 OS/2 applications including over 350 international products and the supplement contains more than 1100 OS/2 Version 2-based applications. The Directory groups detailed listings of the applications by major industry and includes company and major product indexes. The Supplement includes detailed listings of more than 250 applications available soon plus the company, product and phone listings of over 1100 applications planned for 1992 availability. Order your copies now by calling 1-800-732-3672. The directory is only $19.95 plus S&H while the supplement is $5.95 plus S&H. * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ************************************************************************ John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:57:16 on 92/07/18 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 18:55:15 on 92/07/16 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Wayne, For the time being we will be placing only IBM developed software on this BBS. This will include software developed by IBM internals. All of it will be free as part of the BBS Service offering. We cannot place outside software such as Shareware on the BBS for many reasons, primarily legal (exposure and ownership) and security. Some of the BBS users access the BBS through mainframe IBMLink connections. Some of these systems have strict security requirements as does IBM itself. Quite a few users would be forced by their security to diconnect if we started placing software from outside sources on the BBS. I have talked with a number of these people and their security is usually satisfied with the answer that only IBM software will be available for transfer. IBM system and network security was not comfortable with the connections we have to IBM internal systems which give the BBS its most unique feature. Placing outside software on it could shut down the feature that allows all IBM internals access to your appends and the ability to respond to them. In order to place outside software on the OS/2 BBS we will need fool proof methods of insuring no virus or imbedded access for "hackers" are in them, and be able to convince IBM and customer security organizations that they ARE fool proof. This is on our "to do" list to look at but don't expect Shareware anytime soon. Stephen Poole OS/2 Service and Support - IBM Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:58:35 on 92/07/18 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 13:08:22 on 92/07/16 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Tracy, M$ is offerin the kit for 69$ BUT it's a beta toolkit. During the IBM EEP program we got the 2.0 beta+toolkit beta+C_SET/2 beta +Mirrors+ES+LS beta FREE. I have no idea from M$ retail prizes, but at end of 93 you will see , how much M$ is asking for NT+C7+LAN?? + SQLServer + Comm Server. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 05:16:20 on 92/07/19 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 23:58:35 on 92/07/18 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) The Microsoft brochure for WIN32 SDK for Windows NT states, "The Win32 SDK for Windows NT is the definitive development environment for creating these powerful, poratble 32-bit applications. By purchasing the Win32 SDK, you will receive preliminary and final versions of the SDK tools and hardcopy documentation, preliminary versions of a C/C++ compiler and documentation, and preliminary and final versions of the Windows NT operating system software." Apparently, an upgrade to the commercial version of the compiler will be required later from what I can tell from the Microsoft literature I received recently. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:05:59 on 92/07/20 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 05:16:20 on 92/07/19 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, If ther final version is included then it is a good prize indeed. PS:I still throw out all of their 'upgrade' offer, since they left me in cold with their toolkit-C6 for OS/2. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:46:23 on 92/07/20 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 15:05:59 on 92/07/20 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, my understanding is that the final version of the MS C/C++ compiler is not included as part of the Microsoft CD-ROM. My interpretation is the compiler for NT must be purchased separately. Has anyone heard differently from Microsoft? Inquiring minds, you know <g>. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:06:14 on 92/07/20 GMT (by BCHI052 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 14:57:16 on 92/07/18 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) I'm glad you have this policy. I'll show your last append to my boss, as he voiced a concern over downloading fixes. I think he'll be somewhat comforted by this, although we'll probably continue to scan oad. anything that we do download. Gerald Sasaoka - Hawaii Medical Service Association ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:09:35 on 92/07/21 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 05:16:20 on 92/07/19 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John & Geza, I'm not sure but I would suspect that IBM would have required a non-disclosure agreement before getting the code. Also, just the average Joe probably did not have access to the right IBM folks to pull this off. I do think that IBM probably did the best job it could with large corporations. My comments are directed in an effort to help get OS/2 a wider audience. Providing a beta set of code for $69 to anyone and everyone with no questions asked has to be beneficial to the developers. Who else in the market place better to treat than the developers. After all, without applications - NO operating system (or in some cases operating environments) would survive. I, too, think NT is nothing more than OS/2 renamed (maybe even a few new things will be added). I really don't think they will ship by end-of-the-year. I won't be eating a diskette betting on it either. My guess is that the $69 cost is not the final cost the developer will spend. However, I bet that they will make it very in-expensive. I am also am frustrated with both parties concerning development tools. On one side, M$ has dropped most support with OS/2 on all products (anyone suprised about this one?). However, although IBM has provided free upgrades for OS/2 1.x to OS/2 2.0 they don't feel that the new C-SET/2 and WorkFrame is an upgrade to the OS/2 1.3 Programming Tools and Information product. How else do you expect 32-bit applications will be developed for those currently writing OS/2 code? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that one. Anyway it makes it hard for people like me (those who like OS/2 better than that other system) but support folks in the non-OS/2 PC based graphical environment (I don't even like to name it). I was able to justify 2 copies of the 1.3 version of the OS/2 toolkit. But now, my current compiler and toolkit aren't "really" appropriate for this new environment. I guess throwing a little money at anything will solve the problem. It just gets old trying to promote the good features that OS/2 has - it shouldn't be this way. One other item, if you read Info World (July 20, 1992 - page 103) you will see the following quote: "We're committed to supporting the customers that adopt C 7.0 and, to the extent that portability emerges as a major demand, we will service that," Jim McCarthy of M$ I guess that just about leaves out us C6.0 folks who want to develop 32-bit OS/2 programs. M$ can just about define "demand" so they can leave out OS/2 tools. I have not nor will I upgrade to future version of M$ development products as long as they have this kind of attitude. I'm sorry for being so winded. I just had to get these off of my chest! P.S. I'm not sure but I think IBM did open up the beta program with some sort of fee ($150 or so I think - to cover mailing and disks). Also, my reference to IBM thinking that their development products are difference came from a previous append on this BBS (not sure where or by whom). Tracy Pipkin, Amoco Production Company - Houston, TX, (713) 596-7720 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:18:04 on 92/07/21 GMT (by TXEC020 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS Excel for OS/2 V3.0 It is documented in the OS/2 2.0 README file that the Help Index and and the Keyboard Help for MS Excel for OS/2 V3.0 do not operate properly. Is this a problem with OS/2 or with Excel's help implementation? Is their any known workaround for this problem? Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated. Barry Fealy, Texas Employment Commission, Austin TX (512)463-2274 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:24:12 on 92/07/21 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 14:57:16 on 92/07/18 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) What do I require to access the BBS you describe. I normally login to IBMLINK thru IBMINS(TAMPA). I am a Canadian customer. I have not seen any files availble for downloading. Lots of Forums but no files. I spend a small fortune downloading via CompuServe. An alternative and cheaper method would be appreciated. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:01:44 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 22:24:12 on 92/07/21 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Joe, in an earlier append in the OS2CAN IConf, either Jim or Norval explained about the OS2 BBS in CANADA. As I recall there is a Toronto number and a Vancouver number. There may be more. These are direct long-distance calls. The board holds some of the download-able files which are mentioned by many people in the US in the OS2BBS IConf. It seems rather confusing, but as I understand it, in the US, users of the LINK conferencing system also have access to the download-able files on the same system. It appears we don't. At least it's cheaper than using CSERVE. The downloads are free at any BAUD speed you have access to, no CSERVE surcharges. Unfortunately, at 2400 BAUD, and using PMTERM, the LD charges to Ma Bell due mount up. Hope this helps. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:12:17 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Installed under OS2 winos2 without a problem. Package is pretty big if you install all parts - 30 megs. Now has 5 separate programs: DRAW, CHART (business graphics from spreadsheets), PHOTO-PAINT (retouches to scanned images and photos), SHOW (slides and animation), and also MOSAIC and TRACE. What about the clipart, templates, etc. They are all on a CDROM that comes with the package - 12,000 images! CDROM also has multiple Type 1 fonts. The "readme" has instructions for OS2 installation, althought this is a DOS-WIN package. Later in the year they promise the OS2 32 bit version. In the meantime, this works fine. However, since so much is on the CDROM, maybe its time to buy a 2nd CDROM drive! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:39:43 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXCDSX26 at TORVMCOP) Subject: MS Excel for OS/2 V3.0 Ref: Append at 21:18:04 on 92/07/21 GMT (by TXEC020 at OS2CUST) If I remember correctly the Excel HELP subsystem is a WLO-ed application requiring the latest WLO DLLs. Microsoft can supply them to you (good luck). Michael Harper - Cdn Depository for Securities, Ltd ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:38:43 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Ref: Append at 21:09:35 on 92/07/21 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Yes I had to sign an additional form for the toolkit,C-SET2,LS,ES. And we haven't got a free upgrade from beta to GA. CSET and TOOKIT. I bought it anyway. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:16:06 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 03:01:44 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Hi Elliott: Yes it helps. But I still get confused from time to time. I regularly access the Vancouver BBS. I don't really understand why the Canadian service has to be different. Toooo bad we can't use a Canadian 800 number to access the main Atlanta BBS. Seems to me this would go a long way in solving the problem. BTW. I am using PMTERM as well. I like it, but I haven't figured out how to access IBMLINK with it. IBM gave me a 9600bps number in Vancouver that puts me tru to TAMPA IBMINS. (of all places) I'm not sure what device I'm talking to in Vancouver so I am having trouble figuring out what FTTERM key sequences to include. Regards, Joe Smeets WESTECH Information Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 663-2795 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:30:54 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 18:16:06 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Joe, You can if your SE set you up properly. the 800 is alive, but fails at the userid\password. (at least from Calgary). Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:54:49 on 92/07/22 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 23:00:58 on 92/07/22 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 03:12:17 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) During the coming months, I intend to announce that the primary medium for worldwide distribution of software and information to software developers will be CD-ROM. I intend to continue to distribute software (beta code, tools, etc) via disks and electronically, plus hardcopy documentation. But I expect CD-ROM will be much more attractively priced. For those you (other than IBM employees) on this forum who are software developers, I am interested in reading your comments and suggestions in this forum. I have also posted a similar note on the OS2DEV forum of CompuServe with very favorable reaction so far today. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:28:54 on 92/07/23 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 18:16:06 on 92/07/22 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) Joe, I downloaded PMFTERM from CSERVE. There is a file called PMDFLTS.exe which sets up a number of Profiles. I've looked at some to try to understand what is happening. After lots of tweaking, I was able to automatically sign on to the LINK, but I too seem to be having some trouble in terms of the KEYBOARD MAPPING. I haven't had time to fiddle with it, but will let you know if I figure out. Meanwhile, I'm using DOS-FTTERM and that works well. Cheers. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:19:51 on 92/07/23 GMT (by IL61500 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 22:24:12 on 92/07/21 GMT (by XXBCHY11 at TORVMCOP) ONE EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR OBTAINING SHAREWARE IS PURCHASING THE PROGRAMS FROM A SHAREWARE HOUSE (AT APPROX 3.00 USD PER DISK). SOMETIMES THIS IS BETTER THAN DOWNLOADING SINCE QUALITY IS BETTER MANAGED. UNFORTUNATELY I CANNOT FIND ONE SHAREWARE RESELLER THAT RESELLS OS/2 SHAREWARE. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SUCH A RESELLER? IT SEEMS THE DEMAND FOR OS/2 SHAREWARE MUST BE QUITE LIMITED ACCORDING TO THE SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS I SPOKE WITH. LOU BREIT, DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:42:44 on 92/07/23 GMT (by N$IF44 at RALVM13) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 13:19:51 on 92/07/23 GMT (by IL61500 at OS2CUST) The only shareware disk vendor I've found who offers OS/2 programs is Public (software) Library, also known as PsL. Contact them at: Public (software) Library P.O. Box 35705 Houston, TX 77235-5705 (800) 242-4775 Pat Berry ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:21:51 on 92/07/23 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 22:54:49 on 92/07/22 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, I was annoyed to find the Windows NT development kit only available on CDROM. Now your telling us the same thing. I guess all things considered, I should consider investing in a CDROM! When I put my corporate development hat on, that is not much of a problem. When I go home and put my home hobbiest hat on, it's not so easy shelling out for more hardware. Corel Draw had an attactive bundling package recently where they bundled a CDROM player with their software. Maybe you could consider such a move. Dave Ferrey - Bethlehem Steel Corp - Bethlehem PA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:28:19 on 92/07/23 GMT (by IL78568 at OS2CUST) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 22:54:49 on 92/07/22 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) The normal meaning for CD-ROM is the larger 5.25" media. For a product like Corel with huge quantities of artwork, this is appropriate. For most products, the 3.5" hardware (currently shipping for PS/2's and OEM machines) seems a better fit and can handle both read-only AND rewritable media. At least make it available in both sizes. I invested in the 128Mb Rewritable Optical drive to use for backup (seems a lot more flexible than tape), and for newer forms of software and document distribution. So far, I have seen NOTHING from IBM or any vendor supporting this format. The same chicken and egg dilemma I've seen with OS/2 and application availability has frustrated me again with this product. Although it is an excellent performer, the economics never seem to warrant support for a product with a relatively low installed base. As an IBM product I would hope to see optional support where it can be easily accommodated. Thanks for listening. Brooks McNeely - Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:19:44 on 92/07/23 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 22:54:49 on 92/07/22 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, I'm supporting this idea BUT we need good and fast OS/2 2.0 drivers for other CD-s than IBM (the drivers has to come from IBM). IBM doesn't have the biggest stake on the CD_ROM business so include the (OS/2) drivers for NEC,Sony,Toshiba,Hitachi,Panasonic,... to cover at least 95% of the market. If you are using this distribution just to sell more PS/2-IBM-CD-s than you are loosing the small developers, and the press will hang you. You should offer some AFFORDABLE CD-ROM bundles to MCA,ISA,EISA buses (How about SCSI-2 ?) . I'll talk with my wife about what is affordable for the family. PS: Don't forget , that the cost of producing the CD is about 10$ including shipping + handling once it's master is done. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:20:10 on 92/07/24 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 16:21:51 on 92/07/23 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) Dave, if you re-read my append, my words are carefully crafted. I wrote, I intend to announce CD-ROM as the *PRIMARY* medium for distribution. This does not mean nor imply exclusivity. We continue to plan to distribute on diskettes (may cost you more though) and electronically (get yer red hot high speed links here). Hope you agree? John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:22:01 on 92/07/24 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 21:19:44 on 92/07/23 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, I have no links to selling just more PS/2's. I assure you we are working with other CD-ROM vendors, as well as with other PC manufact- urers. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 05:03:09 on 92/07/24 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 03:22:01 on 92/07/24 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Thanks, John. I assumed this, but I wan't to hear this from and 'internal boss' .OS2 have to capture the whole high end market and you never can trust in support in a NEC kind of company. After the 'working close' we want to get the drivers from you. Belive me I'd like to get an MCA for home, it's just a matter of money, but I'd like to grab a good bundle in a (supported) ISA CD-ROM. I don't want to waste my money, so I can't buy a CD-ROM or a sound-card. This is why I wanted to get the list of the MMPM/2 supported cards. As today it's only the ULTIMEDIA PC. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:18:50 on 92/07/24 GMT (by HALLERMA at BCRVMPC1) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 16:21:51 on 92/07/23 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) I think you will find that $1000 worth of developer stuff (compilers, toolkits, technical references, sample programs, language bindings, etc.) contains so much paper that maybe $300-400 of the price is due to the paper. Shipping on CD-ROM reduces the package cost (paper and diskettes) so dramatically, the difference in price would pay for the CD-ROM drive. And, after the first time, you will continue to save hundreds of dollars on updates, new releases, etc. Mel Hallerman ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:32:44 on 92/07/24 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 14:18:50 on 92/07/24 GMT (by HALLERMA at BCRVMPC1) Mel, I'd like to see the savings in my pocket, not in the distributors. I'm afraid that they are saving money and not the end-user. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:37:00 on 92/07/24 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE84) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 14:57:16 on 92/07/18 GMT (by SC025203 at AUSVM8) Stephen: You gave the answer I expected. To be honest, the reason I asked the question was that I was sure it would eventually come up and wanted to make sure that some type of semi-official (or are you "official"? <g>) response would showup on the BBS. OTOH... would it be possible to have a list of "private" BBSs posted that have a good variety of OS/2 Shareware on them? The IBMOS2 and OS2DEV forums on CIS are nice, but the connect charges really roll up. With OS/2 I could setup an alarm to kick off a remote dial and download at "oh-dark-30" when phone charges drop off. Wayne "What am I doing telling people to call when phone rates are cheap?" Holmes U S WEST Communications ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:37:36 on 92/07/24 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 03:20:10 on 92/07/24 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John I try to read things carefully, but often I can't concentrate with the sound of the clock ticking, adding up the connect charges (I'm not a Technical Coordinator) (grin). If you read my append carefully (and of course read between the lines), I agree that CDROM may be the best solution. That's why I suggest you offer an attractive bundle package. But please if you do so, use INDUSTRY standard hardware/software (whatever that is? ). Dave Ferrey - Bethlehem Steel Corp - Bethlehem PA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:11:59 on 92/07/24 GMT (by GOBEILLE at WSCVM) Subject: OS/2 Shareware Ref: Append at 15:37:00 on 92/07/24 GMT (by PNWB016 at HONE84) Wayne, I put a list of OS/2 BBS's on this conference a couple days ago. However, to just find those with good OS/2 libraries, here's part of an append to OS2PRINT that contains an excellent list: <Many BBSes hold large OS/2 libraries. Fernwood (tel. 203-483-0348) has <over 50 MB worth. The OS/2 Shareware BBS (703-385-4325), Bay Area OS/2 <BBS (510-657-7948), and Greater Chicago Online (708-895-4042) carry <still more. The IBM NSC BBS has some shareware/freeware as well, along <with CSDs (see Question 31) and the PS/2 Assistant (an invaluable <resource for locating almost any sort of information on OS/2). IBM <Canada maintains several support BBSes (604-664-6466, 416-946-4255, and <514-938-3022 at 2400 bps; 604-664-6464 and 416-946-4244 at 9600 bps). Best of luck. Janet Gobeille - Washington Systems Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:17:06 on 92/07/28 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 16:37:36 on 92/07/24 GMT (by WZ00533 at OS2CUST) John, since I started this thread, I suppose I can get my OS2 cents worth in as well. I've just ordered my 2nd CDROM drive. I now find that multitasking is habit forming! I found myself working on an ACAD project, switching for a few minutes to a WordPerfect file to alter something that related to the ACAD project, and then using M$ CDROM BookShelf Thesaurus to find some alternative terms for use in both the WP file, and the ACAD drawing. (I'm working on an E-R model). In a second project (a newsletter), I use PageMaker as the "host", but also CorelDraw, NEC 3D ClipArt, BookSelf, ArtShow, etc. - but the latter are all CDROM disks. I found myself doing a lot of what we used to do when we used machines with only one floppy drive! So I decided it was time to get at least a 2nd CDROM drive. I'm not short of fixed disk space, but I would be if I tried to put the contents of a CDROM disk on a fixed disk drive. It seems to me that what a CDROM disk offers is an opporunity to expand a micro's resouces, and enhance one's productivity. I like the concept. Keep them coming. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:52:28 on 92/07/28 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: CorelDraw 3.0 Ref: Append at 03:17:06 on 92/07/28 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Thanks Elliott. We ought to make a video commercial of you using OS/2! What a multi-tasking description. Do you take coffee breaks? <g> John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:50:09 on 92/08/03 GMT (by IL74190 at OS2CUST) Subject: easel The workstation is a ps/2 model 55 sx running 1.3 wr 5050. when the user tries to run an easel application, it runs okay. if he accesses query manager or another application and then goes back to run the easel application, he gets a message not enough memory. if system is rebooted, application runs fine. The user indicates that this program has worked in the past on his 8m machine. it appears to fail now since we have upgraded the machine to 5050. does anyone know of such a problem with 5050 and easel. D Mongold, Phelps Dodge ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:53:55 on 92/08/03 GMT (by ZTKP01 at OS2CUST) Subject: easel Ref: Append at 13:50:09 on 92/08/03 GMT (by IL74190 at OS2CUST) I've heard that 5050 and Easel are not compatible. I'm sorry that I can't be any more specific than that. However, I've heard this from a couple of IBMers several months back and don't remember the details. Tracy Pipkin, Amoco Production Company - Houston, TX, (713) 596-7720 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:03:12 on 92/08/05 GMT (by JJIN033 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS Word for PM V1.1B Ref: Append at 21:03:18 on 92/06/25 GMT (by JJIN033 at OS2CUST) I received my upgrade for PM Word V1.1B. I had some problems with the install on very fast PCs (IBM PS/2 Model 95s) when it tries to copy the PMWORD.EXE file. In some cases I need to copy the install disks to a hard drive and do the install from the hard drive. However, once the install for PM Word V1.1B has been completed, everything seems to be working fine.... Walt Kapica Johnson & Johnson ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:13:52 on 92/08/12 GMT (by HOLMESKE at WMAVM7) Subject: Hollywood printing problems Ref: Append at 15:55:33 on 92/06/26 GMT (by XXCWBD04 at TORVMCOP) Using the -b option on LPRMON didn't work. I will try the printer driver suggested by someone over on the IBM3812 FORUM. Thanks for the idea. Kirk Holmes ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:50:21 on 92/08/13 GMT (by IL02254 at OS2CUST) Subject: LAN Manager V2 I am having a problem getting IBM LAN Manager V2 to run under OS/2 2.0. When I try to start it, it comes back with 'Message ISPD0113 not found'. Then it tells me that the hard disk I am trying to use is full (I know it's not). This worked great under OS/2 1.3 with a FAT drive. Now I am using OS/2 2.0 and a 120Mb HPFS drive. The Lan Manager documentation doesn't say anything about running under either type of file system. What is causing this problem? I have re-installed it several times and put the lan manager sub-directory in the path statements. BTW: Lan manager is not the NOS but IBM's token ring network management software. Joel Fuller, Senior Systems Programmer - USD Computing Services ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:48:04 on 92/08/17 GMT (by IL72906 at OS2CUST) Subject: EzTape for Presentation Mgr I have been calling the IRWIN tape backup company regarding their upgrade to "EzTape for Presentation Manager" for months. They are always saying that its about to come out. When I called today, they said that it is being delayed to September because of IBM. There is some code that IRWIN wants to deliver but IBM won't let them. I will not use a PC at work where I am unable to backup it's hard disk. I lost a few days work because I changed something in OS/2 Extended Services 3270 emulation and could not get it working again. A restore of the hard disk would have saved me many hours. Is there anything we can do to speed up the IBM-IRWIN conflict so I can go back to OS/2. I am using Windows 3.1 until I get IRWIN tape drive support. One of the OS/2 2.0 problems is poor device driver support (like seamless Super-VGA and Extended-VGA support) and missing key apps like tape backup. I don't know if the OS2BBS is the right place to complain about this... David Alcock - Central and South West Services - Dallas, Tx ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:45:14 on 92/08/22 GMT (by IL11901 at OS2CUST) Subject: CommandLine 2.0 If you have CommandLine 1.1 you're entitled to a free upgrade to 2.0. Please let us know who you are, especially if you've purchased through a software catalog, as we would have NO idea who you are. Thanks Steve Dacek - Soft & GUI Inc ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:16:19 on 92/08/23 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: EzTape for Presentation Mgr Ref: Append at 22:48:04 on 92/08/17 GMT (by IL72906 at OS2CUST) David, thank you for posting your note here. I will get it to our team in Boca Raton and see if we can speed this process up. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:20:31 on 92/08/24 GMT (by IL58291 at OS2CUST) Subject: Lanschool equivalent for OS/2 I would like to know if there is an equivalent to Intel's LANSCHOOL product for OS/2. This allows an instructor to display the results across a network. Alan Sabo ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:06:41 on 92/08/24 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) Subject: Oops Hank, thanks for your replies. I've been on vacation the past week. Update... I obtained an IBM manufactured parallel card and replaced the 'made in Tiawan' parallel card that came with the computer. I then attempted to print to the HP again and got the trap message (processing error). My immediate assumption was that the trap had something to do with the printer/ card/cable combination and logged the problem. My IBM SE who also uses OS/2 said that the particular error I got was some type of parity error and had nothing to do with printing. That evening I tried to use the printer again and it did print to the HP. I've been able to print both text and graphics (pictures). It seems to be a little slow but it does print. Now the only problem that I have is that AMI PRO 3.0 says it is printing my document but the print manager never sees it. The document doesn't print and there is nothing in the queue. I understand that there are other OS/2 AMI PRO difficulties (first reported for AMI PRO 2.0) and I am really looking forward to having that problem resolved as AMI PRO is my only GUI word processor. MAILING ADDRESS Life Insurance Company of Georgia Louis Schubert / Technical Services 5780 Powers Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30327 Steven T. Francis Atlanta, GA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:09:03 on 92/08/24 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) Subject: IBM BookManager Library Reader/2 I installed the BookManager Library Reader/2 from CD-ROM and am unable to use the OS/2 version. I get an error about the font being loaded, not found. This same software when using the DOS install, works fine. Also, It gives an OS/2 internal error message, but no real information. Steven T. Francis Atlanta, GA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:16:47 on 92/08/27 GMT (by SAMI3QU at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 apps to support Fidonet mail Can anyone suggest OS/2 software (and release levels) for processing Fidonet mail? I'm not going to run a BBS, but will be a Point off a Fidonet node. BinkleyTerm seems to be about the only (?) choice for a front-end processor, or are there other alternatives? As far as a compressor/decompressor, I'm aware of oMMM and SQUISH, but I don't know which would be preferable (or maybe something else I'm not aware of). And finally, how about a mail reader/writer? The only OS/2 package I'm aware of is Msged. I'd really appreciate any help from all the Fidonet-OS/2 veterans out there. Thanks. Mark Thompson - Coal Services Corp. St. Louis, MO ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:26:39 on 92/08/27 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Subject: ICPAUSA Package Updates I wanted to explain why ICPAUSA package is one separate package and not split up for updates. Currently the ICPAUSA EXEBIN file is about 760KB in its PKZip format. This expands to well over a megabyte. The two biggest files in the package are the systems.cfg and prcp01.hlp. These files are about 375KB and 650KB before compression. They are also the two files that change the most so putting them in a separate package for update purposes will not buy much in terms of a shorter download period. I hope this explains our reasoning for how we are doing ICPAUSA updates. Neil Koropoff Personal Systems Solutions, NWTA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:21:47 on 92/08/27 GMT (by GOBEILLE at WSCVM) Subject: OS/2 apps to support Fidonet mail Ref: Append at 13:16:47 on 92/08/27 GMT (by SAMI3QU at OS2CUST) Mark, I operate my Fidonet Point with exactly the same software you have: BinkleyTerm, oMMM and Squish, and Msged. I haven't found any other OS/2-based software (yet -- I'm sure there will be more later), and this seems to run fine (or will when I get the correct settings for my Pract Peripheral 14400PFX modem to work (*sigh*). Good luck. Janet Gobeille janetg@vnet.ibm.com or Janet.Gobeille (1:109/347.3479) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:20:00 on 92/08/28 GMT (by WILLIAMS at AUSVM1) Subject: Artisoft's Lantastic on OS/2 2.0 Ref: None We have been receiving many inquiries from OS/2 2.0 customers who require Artisoft LANtastic native support on OS/2 2.0. Since this is an Artisoft product, the best way to express this requirement is by sending a letter to Artisoft at the following address: Artisoft, Inc. 691 East River Road Tucson, AZ 85704 602-293-4000 I am sure Artisoft would appreciate hearing from potential customers for an OS/2 2.0-based offering." Thanks. Jim Williams OS/2 Application Developer Support Austin, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:02:48 on 92/09/02 GMT (by RFITCH at ATLVMIC1) Subject: NetCenter Has anyone tried to run NetCenter in a DOS VDM (DOS 3.3)? This applications uses a VDISK for temporary storage. We were able to get the environment correct but the application starts with an error message saying that it is unable to start. Then it dies. Support was of little help. They suggested we purchase another product. Randy Fitch RFITCH/ATLVMIC1 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:21:49 on 92/09/02 GMT (by IL45794 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ventura OS/2-Network Printers? Has anyone got Ventura for OS/2 to work with Network Printers in OS/2 2.0? Mike Hanrahan, Kingsbury Corp. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:39:18 on 92/09/02 GMT (by IL69112 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ventura OS/2-Network Printers? Ref: Append at 14:21:49 on 92/09/02 GMT (by IL45794 at OS2CUST) Mike, I would like to know HOW you got Ventura to run. I have installed it on a server and an OS/2 requestor. Everytime I try to run the program, I get a SYS3184 error. At this point I would be very interested in your settings, and environment on which you have Ventura running. Don Mathisen - C&S, International Paper (914)577-7457 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:21:05 on 92/09/03 GMT (by SAMI3QU at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 I downloaded PMHPO 1.1 yesterday and fired it up. It seems to work just fine. However, I am a long-time user of INPCS-HPO and am wondering when PMHPO will catch up with INPCS-HPO in terms of functionality. Specifically: 1) Support for multiple sessions. 2) Host printing. 3) Support of "Definition" file (keyboard remap, color definition, etc.). 4) Predefined field values on IN logon screen (account, userid, appl). 5) Support for 3270 mod 3 emulation. I've been a big fan of INPCS-HPO for a long time. We not only use it for access to IBMLINK, but also for remote access to our mainframe systems (as we are line-attached to IBM). I hope we can see some of these enhancements in the not-too-distant future. Mark Thompson - Coal Services Corp. St. Louis, MO ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:05:07 on 92/09/03 GMT (by IL45794 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ventura OS/2-Network Printers? Don, We have Ventura OS/2 running on a OS/2 requester with 8 Meg of memory. You must get the "old" VPPMLIB.DLL (dated 5/10/90) from the Ventural bulletin board and overlay the one that comes with the install. The Ventura bulletin board number is 1-619-673-7691. I used my access number as a password. Ventura works fine on the network, except for network printing. No problem with local printing. Ventura states that they have no plans to fix this "known" problem with Ventura OS/2 running on OS/2 2.0. In fact they stated that at this time there will be "no more code" supplied for the OS/2 platform. I told them this was a BIG mistake. The guy I talked to agreed. The DOS GEM 3.0 version works fine right from a DOS box, by the way. No VDM required. We use that when we need to print on the network. Mike Hanrahan, Kingsbury Corp. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:17:41 on 92/09/03 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ventura OS/2-Network Printers? Ref: Append at 18:39:18 on 92/09/02 GMT (by IL69112 at OS2CUST) Don, To get our Ventura 3.0 for OS/2 to work we had to call Ventura and get a fix. Mike Long - CARD Iowa State University - PC/LAN Analyst ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 12:39:02 on 92/09/04 GMT (by IL45794 at OS2CUST) Subject: Ventura OS/2-Network Printers? Defining printer as local object printer and using NET USE instead of using Network printer object worked great. Thanks for the suggestion. Mike Hanrhan, Kingsbury Corp. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:51:54 on 92/09/09 GMT (by EDLILLY at AUSVM1) Subject: Oops Ref: Append at 18:06:41 on 92/08/24 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) You should call your AmiPro service number fro your print problem. Many of the other problems reported in using AmiPro can be gotten around by running from a WIN-OS2 window rather than the WPS. They will be fixed when you get the next OS/2 code update. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:44:18 on 92/09/09 GMT (by TXCM042 at OS2CUST) Subject: LANSPOOL A LAN Administrator in our office uses LANSPOOL 1.55. Can this version be used to set up a node printer (a remote printer connected to the OS/2 workstation)? If not, what about the latest release? (I think it's 3.25 or 3.5, thereabouts?) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:29:03 on 92/09/10 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO on OS2BBS I am unable to unzip the PMHPO.ZIP file once downloaded from this BBS. PKZIP says there are no files, and tells you to use PKZipFix. So I do, and you still get the same error. Help!!! You got a bad file out there. Steven T. Francis Atlanta, GA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:16:09 on 92/09/10 GMT (by IL22993 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO on OS2BBS Ref: Append at 18:29:03 on 92/09/10 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) Are you sure that you downloaded it WITHOUT using the ASCII CRLF option? It is a binary file and does not quite like the ascii to ebcdic conversion. I downloaded it fine a couple of days ago and it worked ok for me. I did have to download it twice however. My first attempt was using PMCOMM and their version of IND$FILE does not do error correction. Subsequent download using a different emulator was ok Good luck George Clark, Norton Company ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:44:54 on 92/09/11 GMT (by PWIS110 at OS2CUST) Subject: MIDI SUPPORT? DOES ANYONE MAKE OS/2 OR WINDOWS (NON-ENHANCED PLEASE) APPLICATIONS THAT WORK WITH SOUND CARDS FOR MIDI AND MUSIC COMPOSITION/EDITING/SEQUENCING? THAT WORKS WITH GOOD PERFORMANCE? WHAT DO YOU NEED IN HARDWARE? K. MONICO ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:09:01 on 92/09/14 GMT (by LXM0046 at MARTLINK) Subject: Lotus AmiPro Does anybody have the network version of AmiPro running? We are getting an error that the "License Directory could not be found"...Works fine for our DOS/Windows clients (and yes, there are over 90 free licenses in the LOTSHARE directory). Any help would be welcome... Chuck Grieshaber <> Lexmark International Inc. <> Lexington, KY ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:33:45 on 92/09/14 GMT (by HNDERSON at AUSVM8) Subject: Hollywood printing problems Ref: Append at 17:49:17 on 92/06/23 GMT (by HOLMESKE at WMAVM7) Kirk, Try the 5152 graphics print driver, it will work better than the proprinter. __ __ ___ __ __ _ _ | |_| | / \ | \| | | |./ / Hank Henderson HNDERSON at AUSVM8 | _ | / _~_ \ Sincerely | . < on Assignment to OS/2 BBS (TEAMOS2) |__| |__| /_/ \_\ |__|\__| |_| \_\ Tie:8-793-8647 Austin, Texas LNK1SM7 @ IBMLINK - OS/2 BBS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:48:14 on 92/09/14 GMT (by HNDERSON at AUSVM8) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING Ref: Append at 11:46:47 on 92/07/02 GMT (by KMART57 at OS2CUST) Susan, There are Driver for the 4072, check out the selective fixes, there is a entry for Printer drivers, and the one you want is IBM52XX QuietWriter it should fix your problems. __ __ ___ __ __ _ _ | |_| | / \ | \| | | |./ / Hank Henderson HNDERSON at AUSVM8 | _ | / _~_ \ Sincerely | . < on Assignment to OS/2 BBS (TEAMOS2) |__| |__| /_/ \_\ |__|\__| |_| \_\ Tie:8-793-8647 Austin, Texas LNK1SM7 @ IBMLINK - OS/2 BBS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:10:10 on 92/09/14 GMT (by HNDERSON at AUSVM8) Subject: Image Support and 2456 Scanner Ref: Append at 01:14:38 on 92/07/08 GMT (by CWRU012 at OS2CUST) Brian, did you re-install, my understand is that you can not migrate the Image support product to V2.0. __ __ ___ __ __ _ _ | |_| | / \ | \| | | |./ / Hank Henderson HNDERSON at AUSVM8 | _ | / _~_ \ Sincerely | . < on Assignment to OS/2 BBS (TEAMOS2) |__| |__| /_/ \_\ |__|\__| |_| \_\ Tie:8-793-8647 Austin, Texas LNK1SM7 @ IBMLINK - OS/2 BBS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:15:04 on 92/09/14 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: ADW AND OS/2 PRINTING Ref: Append at 19:48:14 on 92/09/14 GMT (by HNDERSON at AUSVM8) Hank, Susan has the printing problem because ADW not is not compatible with 1.30.2 (5050) , She shuldn't run it above the 5015 level. The fix for ADW whould be out by now. The OS/2 2.0 is 5050 compatible so our ADW users are working still at 5015 level. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:00:40 on 92/09/15 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Got the product up and running, but having a screen problem. Only 71 columns will fit on the screen and I can't seem to get to the other 9 to the right. I am unable to size the window horizontally or to even move it to the left in order to see the right side. I am using the default font (Sys mono 10 bold). Trying others generally made things worse. Any clues? Thanks. Tim Rice Legislative Information System (Illinois) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:50:46 on 92/09/16 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 03:20:12 on 92/09/17 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Ref: Append at 15:00:40 on 92/09/15 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) Tim, I had your same problem, I then switched to the Courior 10 pt. bold, and the sc reen fits the monitor size quite well, with a VGA display and 8515 monitor at h ome. Mike Long - CARD Iowa State University - PC/LAN Analyst Does anyboby know if PM HPO or PMFTERM works with ACDI com port REDIRECT command? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:30:09 on 92/09/16 GMT (by HNDERSON at AUSVM8) Subject: OS/2 SHAREWARE Ref: Append at 22:39:02 on 92/07/17 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, I know of the list your talking about and will get it on the OS2BBS, it is a long list in fact two lists. So what I will do is have it as download-able (its' already a executable zip file). __ __ ___ __ __ _ _ | |_| | / \ | \| | | |./ / Hank Henderson HNDERSON at AUSVM8 | _ | / _~_ \ Sincerely | . < Staff OSS to OS/2 BBS (TEAMOS2) |__| |__| /_/ \_\ |__|\__| |_| \_\ Tie:8-793-8647 Austin, Texas LNK1SM7 @ IBMLINK - OS/2 BBS ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:11:21 on 92/09/16 GMT (by IL72906 at OS2CUST) Subject: EzTape for Presentation Mgr I happened to call IRWIN for status on the OS/2 2.0 version of EzTape for Presentation Manager on the same day they committed to shipping it. They took my order ($99 for upgrade from the DOS version) and promised I would see it the first week of October. I believe the upgrade from previous OS/2 versions is $25. Looks like I'm on my back to OS/2... David Alcock - Central and South West Services - Dallas, Tx ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:50:20 on 92/09/17 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Is there any following for the request to convert those great programs to PM applications? This is why I have to install and waste my diskspace the MDOS+WINOS2 If they would be OS/2 ... Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 09:37:00 on 92/09/17 GMT (by MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) I have tried to install the Aldus Pagemaker (OS/2 version) onto OS/2 V2.0 but when I bring it up. It gives me an error of SYS3175. Has anyone tried to install Aldus Pagemaker (OS/2 version)? Please advise. Regards, Monic ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:58:04 on 92/09/17 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 09:37:00 on 92/09/17 GMT (by MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) I haven't had any problem with the GA code. I have the 3.01 (or 3.0A ?) bug fix update. They indicated that they are NOT supporting it on 2.x, and from Dec 31 at all. They wants to get 99$ do downgrade to win3. I wont. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:12:05 on 92/09/18 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Ref: Append at 01:50:46 on 92/09/16 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Thanks, but that doesn't fix it on mine. There is a difference in that I'm using an 8513. Tim Rice Legislative Information System (Illinois) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:46:05 on 92/09/20 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 09:37:00 on 92/09/17 GMT (by MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Aldus has an os2 upgrade - pagemaker 3.01. However, because they are no longer supporting os2, they advise using DOS-WIN version 4.0. The latter works without issue under WINOS2. I have both versions on my desktop. The os2 version doesn't have spell checking and doesn't have certain other functions found in 4.0. Too bad about the dropping of the os2 version. I spoke with a VP at Aldus who said it was a question of the market. If enough people seem to want an os2 version (and let them know), they might reconsider their decision. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:17:44 on 92/09/22 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Ref: Append at 19:12:05 on 92/09/18 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) If you select the System Monospace font, make sure you use the "Normal" setting if you have a VGA system. That will give you 80 columns but it will fill the screen horizontally. The other option is to select Courier, then resize the window by dragging the window border. You may have to move the window to the right first so that you can grab the left window border. Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:23:07 on 92/09/22 GMT (by XXLLOR01 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Quattro Pro for Windows I just received Borland's upgrade offer. Since I am now 100% OS2 2.0, I would like some assurance that it works well under WINOS/2. Anybody had the chance to test this yet? Lloyd Jones TORIBM(XXLLOR01) Vancouver, Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:37:26 on 92/09/24 GMT (by MBCSQ11 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 2.0 VT320 Software? Has anyone found a good OS/2 package which runs in OS/2 2.0 and provides DEC VT320 emulation?? I've heard of ChipChat - has anyone used that in 2.0 and how is it? Brian Treptow - Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee WI ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:56:58 on 92/09/24 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: OS/2 2.0 VT320 Software? Ref: Append at 13:37:26 on 92/09/24 GMT (by MBCSQ11 at OS2CUST) I can recommend the TalkThru for OS/2 . It even has a 32bit version. Privides EHLLAPI over the Async line. Software Corporation of America 100 Prospect Street Stamford , CT 06901 1-800-966-7722 Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:56:02 on 92/09/25 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Ref: Append at 15:17:44 on 92/09/22 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Thanks, that gets it. I was unable to move the window when in System Mono and failed to try that when I changed to Courier. Works fine now. Another anomaly - I am unable to insert when typing while on the OS2BBS. The cursor changes when I press 'Insert' but overtypes in either mmod. I have had this happen on this screen, on the line where I fill in my name and company, and when trying to edit file names before downloading. Any clues? Thanks. Tim Rice Legislative Information System (Illinois) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:19:43 on 92/09/25 GMT (by SBNI8A3 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 2.0 VT320 Software? Ref: Append at 13:37:26 on 92/09/24 GMT (by MBCSQ11 at OS2CUST) The OS/2 terminal package that has the most bells and whistles, i.e. terminal emulations, scripting, keyboard remapping, file-transfer protocols, etc. I've seen is from the company that provides the OS/2 built-in terminal package: Softerm Modular ($245) Softronics, Inc. 5085 List Drive Colorado Springs CO 80919 (800) 225-8590 or (719) 593-9540 Dan Dan Cromer, School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 11:17:40 on 92/09/28 GMT (by SBSTBEG at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 2.0 VT320 Software? Ref: Append at 13:37:26 on 92/09/24 GMT (by MBCSQ11 at OS2CUST) And the third winner is HyperAccess/5. A new version is set to be released shortly. It has great scripting capabilities, and is one of the easiest, and fastest to use, that I have seen, (have used Softerm, and Talkthrough). The drawbacks are that it does not support TCP/IP or ACDI redirection. Softterm and Talk through do. Talkthrough would be my second choice, only because it is so slow. The documentation is good, and is easy to use and setup. Softterm lacks quality documentation, you need a roadmap to make sense of their user manual, but after you get it setup, it's fairly easy to use. Since you have the address for Softterm and Talkthrough, here is the address for Hyperaccess: Hilgrave Genesis Centre 111 Conant Avenue, Suite A Monroe, Michigan 48161 (313) 243-0576 FAX (313)243-0645 All in all all three are excellent packages, there is a new version of Softtermthat just hit the street, which supports TCP/IP. One last note, the makers of Softterm are the same makers of PMterm, which comes with OS/2 2.0. I hope this is helpful, good luck on your quest. Bill Stephens ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:33:45 on 92/09/29 GMT (by KEHLD at OS2CUST) Subject: Lotus AmiPro Ref: Append at 14:09:01 on 92/09/14 GMT (by LXM0046 at MARTLINK) Chuck--- We were having a similar problem with LOTUS 1-2-3/G. In our situation, I did not have access to the license directory (C:\LOTSHARE). I created an access profile of RWCD for the alias LICENSE. Under Network Assignments of the Applications definition, I gave the alias LICENSE an assignment of *. Hope this helps!! DIANE KEHL Missouri State Highway Patrol ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:46:43 on 92/09/29 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: PMHPO 1.1 Ref: Append at 19:56:02 on 92/09/25 GMT (by IL22458 at OS2CUST) The "Insert" key problem is a bug that is being worked on. I'm hoping we'll have a fix soon. Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:54:46 on 92/09/29 GMT (by R3VMMSG at RALVMJ) Subject: IBM BookManager Library Reader/2 Ref: Append at 18:09:03 on 92/08/24 GMT (by IL38773 at OS2CUST) Steven, Perhaps you didn't pick up the proper font when you installed. This is easy to miss, even in OS/2 V2. Fortunately, it isn't too hard to fix -- just a selective install. 1) Select the "OS/2 System" icon, then "System Setup", then "Selective Install". 2) From the "System Configuration" window, don't change anything about your mouse or keyboard, just click the "OK" pushbutton. 3) From the very busy "OS/2 Setup and Installation" window, check off the 3rd box, 'Fonts' and click the "MORE" pushbutton next to Fonts. 4) The "Fonts" window lets you install all the fonts -- make sure all of them are checked! Then click the "OK" pushbutton. Now you'll be prompted to insert a few of the install diskettes. It took me a few minutes to get everything loaded. When I re-booted, everything worked well with BookManager, IBM Library Reader, and OS/2 V2. Robert Luehrs NetView Hypertext Information Development RTP, NC ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 06:45:08 on 92/09/30 GMT (by MBONO at SYDVM1) Subject: ALARMS problem Whenever a I set an alarm (either from from the DAILY PLANNER or the ALARMS program itself), the alarm pops up, but no alarm message is displayed - not very useful!!! Have I done something wrong somewhere? Thanks for any help. Mario Bono ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:38:48 on 92/09/30 GMT (by XXRBNKA6 at TORVMCOP) Subject: 123/G lan printing I have a user that is using Lotus 123/G to print to a lan printer. When he tries to print without logging onto the lan (token ring) he get the expected error. Yet when he logs onto the LAN he still gets the error even if he exits 123/G and restarts it. The error he gets is something to do with a problem writing to the queue no message number is associated with the error. He can only print to the lan if he logs onto the LAN before the initial startup of 123/G Any suggestions? Jorge Lopes - Royal Bank of Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:55:36 on 92/09/30 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: 123/G lan printing Ref: Append at 15:38:48 on 92/09/30 GMT (by XXRBNKA6 at TORVMCOP) Jorge, I suggest to upgrade to 123 for OS/2 1.1 they enhanced the 123/g and added proper(?) ATM font support. Fixed most of the printing problems too. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:16:57 on 92/09/30 GMT (by JAWLIK at RHQVM06) Subject: WordPerfect Reaffirms Support of OS/2 In response to users who expressed concern about a press release announcing support for Microsoft's Windows NT, WordPerfect Corporation issued the following statement last week reaffirming their commitment to develop WordPerfect for OS/2: "Microsoft's Windows NT is getting a significant amount of attention from the press, and Microsoft is currently briefing their customers on the product as well as the way their other applications will support it. As a follow-up to the Microsoft Developer's Conference this summer -- and to their announcement that they have shipped nearly 10,000 software developer kits -- WordPerfect Corporation issued a statement of support for Windows NT. WordPerfect Corporation is a strong supporter of OS/2 and has issued three separate press releases in the past year reaffirming our commitment to develop WordPerfect for OS/2. Alan Ashton, president of WordPerfect Corporation, regularly reaffirms this support in his speeches throughout the country and will give it major focus at an international large account conference next week in Europe. A fully staffed development group has been working hard on WordPerfect 6.0 for OS/2 and is currently involved in joint interface testing with IBM The Windows NT announcement corresponds with WordPerfect Corporation's strategy to develop products for a variety of platforms and in no way affects our strong support and development for OS/2." Andy Jawlik ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:16:22 on 92/10/01 GMT (by XXRBNKA6 at TORVMCOP) Subject: 123/G lan printing Ref: Append at 15:55:36 on 92/09/30 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, I check with my user and he is running 123/G 1.1. He has OS/2 GA with the 311 kernal on a PS/2 mod 90-486 with 12meg. Jorge Lopes Royal Bank of Canada ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:48:39 on 92/10/01 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: 123/G lan printing Ref: Append at 14:16:22 on 92/10/01 GMT (by XXRBNKA6 at TORVMCOP) Then the name was confusing. Lotus does not call the program 123/g they renamed'123 for OS/2 '. Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:14:33 on 92/10/01 GMT (by IL27303 at OS2CUST) Subject: PMHPO goes up in smoke at 9600 when attempting to download I am running (attempting) an Intel 9600EX modem. I can view files in IBMLink a nd the OS2BBS at 9600 but when I go to download files running this modem at 960 0 the modem disconnects after downloading the showcmd file, the program attempt s to start downloading the file but I never receive the first packet. Question - Is there a way to modify the modem defination for an Intel 9600EX? I like usings this program for downloading and I would like it better if I coul d download at 9600. You're doing a GREAT job - keep it up! Larry - IL27303 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:40:15 on 92/10/01 GMT (by IL17031 at OS2CUST) Subject: cad software Is there any network supportable CAD software available? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:19:49 on 92/10/02 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: M-ACPA Device Drivers 1.02 I just loaded these, and discovered a few problems. One, as the README explains for OS2, point to the sys file in the config.sys, then shut down and reboot. I did, and the printer ICON on the desktop has now turned BLACK! Two, the README for WINDLL issues instructions to install under WIN 3.0, but WINOS2 3.0 doesn't seem to allow one to install the drivers - there doesn't seem to be an "ADD" for the the WINOS2 Control Panel! However, the demo works in a DOS window. The same demo sound files work from an OS2 window using MMPM/2. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:46:08 on 92/10/02 GMT (by VAA3145 at MARTLINK) Subject: Lotus Notes Ref: Append at 22:01:49 on 92/07/06 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Is anyone running a Lotus Notes server under OS/2 2.0 and the Novell Netware Requester for 2.0? Jamie Jemison - Hughes Aircraft (310) 816-6185 IBMMAIL(USHACLRM) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:16:42 on 92/10/04 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Lotus Notes Ref: Append at 22:46:08 on 92/10/02 GMT (by VAA3145 at MARTLINK) We have a station at the sandbox (Mod 95) doing just this. How can I help you? Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:29:25 on 92/10/05 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: PMHPO goes up in smoke at 9600 when attempting to download Ref: Append at 18:14:33 on 92/10/01 GMT (by IL27303 at OS2CUST) I'm not sure if I understand the point of failure here. Does PMHPO hang during the download of SHOWTOPC.CMD or after it's down and you start the next receive? Obviously if the first download works then the second one should as well. You can find the modem definitions in the file HPODIAL.DAT. If there's an extra AT command that you need or something like that, you can make the change there. Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:22:12 on 92/10/08 GMT (by IL50072 at HONE85) Subject: ALMCOPY Docs as an .INF Ref: Append at 15:53:22 on 92/05/13 GMT (by PNWB016 at OS2CUST) Hope I get this first append correct. On the subject of ALMCOPY and INF, I was wondering if the your docs are the same as the productivity aids manual which comes with ES. I've been bugging everyone at IBM trying to find out what the difference between the default transfer and the /NOWSF option. I must use the /NOWSF option to get ALMCOPY to work and was hoping someone knew why. Thanks Mike Fowler, ICF ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:22:16 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 (no text entered) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:22:42 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 (no text entered) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:30:34 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 I am installing MS C/C++ under OS2 V2.0. Is there anything special anyone know s about this product? Anything peculiar about the installation? Any wierd got chas related to developing straight C (not C++) programs to run under OS/2 or a ny development traps developing DOS programs? I was forced to purchase MS C be cause the TCP/IP programmers toolkit requires Microsoft C (V6.0 A) in order to compile the programs. I already had C2 and Workframe/2. Anything special abou t writing programs for DOS and OS/2 with the same PWB? How about recent CSD'S that anyone knows about? I am just trying to grease my way into yet one more i ntegrated development environment with as little stress as possible. Any help you might have would be greatly appreciated. Old Series 1 guy in California. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:58:56 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL87411 at HONE81) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 00:30:34 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Series 1 guy: It is my understanding that uSoft C V7.0 does NOT support development FOR OS/2. They pulled this out since the V6.0a release and the uSoft/IBM divorce settlement. In addition, it doesn't even RUN in the DOS VDM under 2.0 as shipped. I have heard that there are several replacement .EXE files available on uSoft's BBS (don't know the number, call them and ask) that at least allow it to EXECUTE on OS/2 to develop for DOS and Windows (whyever you would want to do THAT). What we need to do is get in the TCPIP forum and get on their cases to get up to speed with IBM's own tools and 32-bit world. Lynn Deffenbaugh, Computer Task Group/ISI, Melbourne, FL ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:39:25 on 92/10/09 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 00:30:34 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) You might want to look into the DPMI fix which enables MS C 7.0 to run in a VDM. It's in the Selective Fixes section of the Software Library on the OS2BBS. Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:15:08 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 15:39:25 on 92/10/09 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Fhanks Brent for your response. I had heard about the DPMI fix from Jack Hiatt and downloaded it last night. I applied it before trying to run MS C and selec ted DPMI=enabled but my machine locked up once with a cold restart required whe n I compiled a program. The next several times I got a RUN TIME R6900 error followed by a DOSX32: Internal Error. and NMAKE Fatal error U1077. Are there a ny special settings I might need for the DOS VDM? The fix documentation doesn' t say to select anything unique? ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:21:46 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 02:58:56 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL87411 at HONE81) Good to hear from you again Lynn. I did leave a message over on the TCP sectio n yesterday to see what the status of some version of IBM C being available. I t still boggles my mind to think that I have 3 IBM current C compilers and none of them are compatable with TCP/IP source code. I think I will try the PMR ro ute once again. And in the meantime, I'll push the MS C/C++ V7.0 box back furt her under the desk. Series 1 guy. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 21:32:18 on 92/10/09 GMT (by PER518 at OS2CUST) Subject: Boo Hiss PMWORD.EXE 1.1b from Novell 3.11 network I have added a program entry to a folder that specifies the following netware_mapped_driveletter:\PMWORD.EXE the icon appears for PMWORD so I know it sees it as a pm program. but when it is launched i get a message as follows - ------------------------------------------------------ Cannot start netware_mapped_driveletter:\PMWORD.EX E Make sure the file is an OS/2 or Dos program. There might not be enough memory available to run the program. Do you wish to modify the settings for Microsoft Word for OS/2 +---------------+ +-----------+ | Settings | | Cancel | +---------------+ +-----------+ ------------------------------------------------------- no message code is provided. When the program is run from a command line it works. Any help would be welcome. Does anyone have on idea on the message number. The machine has 8 MB and the program does launch from an OS/2 Window so I assume its not out of memory. HELP..... Eric Ilsley ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:11:30 on 92/10/12 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 04:50:20 on 92/09/17 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, Both Intuit (for Quicken) and Berkeley Systems (for AfterDark) are interested in hearing from you if you would like to see native, 32-bit, OS/2 versions of their popular applications. I suggest you write to Scott Cook, president of Intuit. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:14:39 on 92/10/12 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 20:46:05 on 92/09/20 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Paul Brainerd, president of Aldus, can be reached at the following address: Paul Brainerd, President Aldus Corporation 411 1st Avenue South Suite 200 Seattle, Washington 98104 FAX: (206) 343-4216 John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:18:49 on 92/10/12 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 00:30:34 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Microsoft has issued a bug fix which allows MS C/C++ 7.0 to be hosted on OS/2 2.0. The bugs fixes are available on CompuServe, but on which forum and in which CIS library I do not recall. I suggest calling MS for the fixes. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:20:39 on 92/10/12 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 21:09:09 on 92/10/12 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Subject: MS C/C++ V7.0 Ref: Append at 17:15:08 on 92/10/09 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Oooo. Sounds nasty. Unfortunately I don't have 7.0 so I don't know what else it might take to get it to run. Perhaps some other 7.0 users might know more details. I did take another look at APAR PJ04082. It looks like they've updated the APAR text to say that the fix requires a new kernel that isn't available yet but that they have tested it with the upcoming Service Pak. It also mentions an upgrade kit available from Microsoft via their 800 # or their Compuserve library. If you can wait a little longer, you might want to wait for the Service Pak. If you need to get this fixed right away, I would suggest that you call the IBM Support Center to have them clarify APAR PJ04082 to see what exactly it requires to get 7.0 to work. | More details from the APAR.... | Call Microsoft at 800-42609400 and ask for the OS/2 Hosted Version C or | C++ Compiler Upgrade Kit. You can also get this from Compuserve by | typing GO MSLANG and then go into the file libraries, Data Library 1, | files C7OS21.ZIP, C7OS22.ZIP, and README.OS2. Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:04:29 on 92/10/13 GMT (by IL53645 at OS2CUST) Subject: V7.0 Ref: Append at 16:20:39 on 92/10/12 GMT (by BRENT at DALVM41B) Any new word on being able to use an IBM C compiler for TCP/IP? George in Orange, CA. I have downloaded all the stuff from MS for the changes, but when I am finished I still cannot generate OS2 programs. I wish Microsoft would quit acting like spoiled children, what a ridiculous attitude to remove OS2 support from their c urrent compiler. Just a spiteful bunch. If they are mad at IBM let the lawyer s work it out and leave the users out of the middle. ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:00:37 on 92/10/13 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 15:11:30 on 92/10/12 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) I phoned them before, but now I'll write. Any word on the CD Drive what you mentioned two month ago ? I'm looking for an affordable CD-ROM drive for my noname compatible (ISA) with full OS/2 support. You mentioned that maybe we can order it from IBM . I'm a DAP member too. Nice to see you're back. Regards, Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 Fax (403)-290-5900 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:12:27 on 92/10/13 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 22:00:37 on 92/10/13 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Geza, I hope to have words next week on CD-ROM drive promotions. Rumor has it my team leaked out some promotional brochures for one CD-ROM drive even though it has not been reviewed yet with me. Well, I guess this is the new, empowered IBM <g>. I'll just have to read about what "I've" done on the BBS's <g>. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 01:24:00 on 92/10/14 GMT (by IL41468 at HONE81) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 23:12:27 on 92/10/13 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John: I received a promotional sheet with the PDK CD-ROM. It is for a Future Domain SCSI Controller and a repackaged Toshiba XM-3301. Overall it appears to be a fairly solid offering. I take it from your append that I should not have received this offer with the PDK? Not having a CD-ROM the effective price of $670 on this looked good next to $750 to $800 my local dealer could do on the same equipment. J.M.Schaeffer ('John' AIMS Sandy, Utah) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:00:07 on 92/10/14 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 01:24:00 on 92/10/14 GMT (by IL41468 at HONE81) John, the flyer you received in your test version of the PDK CD-ROM is one of several we are trying to get out. This one just slipped out (unfortunately for some other vendors) ahead of the rest. We are trying to get multiple vendors to pass on great CD-ROM drive deals to our developer friends (that is, those who develop OS/2-based code.) That is not to say that other programmers are not our friends also, but they just are taking a little longer to recognize the value of OS/2-based applications <g>. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:39:02 on 92/10/14 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 15:14:39 on 92/10/12 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, I wrote to them a couple of months ago. Got a nice LD call from a VP explaining that few of us bought their original OS2 version, so they couldn't afford to update it. They suggested we use the DOS-WIN version in OS2 2.0! Which I'm now doing. I suppose they still have my letter on file. Frankly, I'm having all kinds of difficulty using the DOS-WIN version under the new OS2WIN31 - I think it is ALDUS's product - not OS2. I've now gone back to using PageMaker 4.0 under OS2WIN30. I'm going to call and give them "what for" and ask for an update for OW321. I would like a 32 bit version though - and I'll tell them. Sorry I can't make it to NYC to hear you speak. Have a successful seminar. Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 05:29:21 on 92/10/14 GMT (by XXNOVA24 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Quicken + AfterDark Ref: Append at 23:12:27 on 92/10/13 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) I'm waiting for it. The new PS/2 prices (Congratulation, finally) are real nice, so at the end of the year I maight can get one true blue for home too.(as a DAP). Geza Szivos NOVACOR Chemicals (403)-290-6583 Fax (403)-290-5900 NHO-32 801-7th Ave Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2P 2N6 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:13:54 on 92/10/15 GMT (by SAMEH at YKTVMH) Subject: General OS/2 semaphore question. When using an Event semaphore, the system keeps track of the number of times that the semaphore gets posted since the last Reset. The documentation is clear on this. However, the documentation says nothing about what happens to this post count as a result of DosWaitEventSem() or DosWaitMuxWaitSem() system calls. Does the post count get automatically decremented every time I DosWaitEventSem() on the semaphore and find it already posted? Does the post count get automatically decremented when I DosWaitMuxWaitSem() and the Event semaphore is already posted? (This is after adding the event semaphore to the MuxWait semaphore). Will the semaphore eventually get automatically 'Reset' when the post count reaches zero? Also, is there a good OS/2 2.0 reference book like the "The Waite Group's OS/2 Programmer's Reference by Asael Dror" was for OS/2 1.3? Thanks in advance for any help..... Sameh A. Fakhouri ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 02:40:26 on 92/10/16 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 02:39:02 on 92/10/14 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Elliott, thank you for the "encouragement" you are giving to Aldus. I have not given up on them. One big difference is that with OS/2 Version 1.x, the vast majority of the licenses were OS/2 EE licenses purchased by corporations and large institutions who developed custom applications. Very few of these users had a need to buy shrinkwrap products to run on OS/2 as their needs were custom. Tool vendors did much better during the Version 1.x days than shrinkwrap application vendors. But all of that has changed with OS/2 Version 2.0. Now the majority of the people buying licenses are consumers. Corporate buyers represent a minority. Many more shrinkwrap packages are being used on OS/2 2.0. I am trying to get Aldus and a few other reluctant vendors to realize this fact and invest now while the market is opening up for 32-bit applications. BTW, several vendors as of these last few weeks have moved into the "formerly reluctant" category. Their customers convinced them that there is a sufficiently large enough market opportunity to now invest in 32-bit OS/2-based applications. The announcements should be made this quarter. John A. Soyring ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:13:38 on 92/10/16 GMT (by IL27303 at OS2CUST) Subject: No Response to my question from 14 days ago! I was just wondering if there is any reason that I have not had a response to a question that I submitted on October 1, 1992. The question has to do with PMHPO blowing up when I run an Intel 9600EX modem. Thanks -- Larry Larry - IL27303 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 03:30:09 on 92/10/16 GMT (by XXUWAT06 at TORVMCOP) Subject: Aldus Pagemaker for OS/2 2.0 (MOUMONIC at HKGVM8) Ref: Append at 02:40:26 on 92/10/16 GMT (by SOYRING at AUSVM1) John, thanks for your response. You might want to mention to Aldus next time you speak to them, that the trend is for many people (including system analysts as well as creative artists) to move up from word processors to page composition packages to prepare all kinds of documents and reports. As these people move to OS2, Aldus will be left behind! Elliott M. Avedon University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 x2204 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:01:08 on 92/10/16 GMT (by MCI1166 at OS2CUST) Subject: LOTUS EXPRESS on COMPAQ LTE LITE25 We are using a LTE LITE25 with 10M, 120M hard drive, internal 9600Baud modem. When we load Lotus Express and try to run using OS/2 2.0,the app goes wild. First, the modem is on COM2 and in Lotus Express the speed is set for 2400. When Lotus Express dials the COM port says speed is 19.2. We cannot find where this speed is coming from. We have tried Modem strings and all options under LOtus Express. Has any One had this problem. I am desperate and need to fix thi s problem. Randy L. Rice MCI, Greenville SC ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 13:27:17 on 92/10/16 GMT (by IL41468 at HONE83) Subject: No Response to my question from 14 days ago! Ref: Append at 03:13:38 on 92/10/16 GMT (by IL27303 at OS2CUST) Larry: Move ober to the OS2BBS or FORBROWS forums, there has been a lot of discussion on both about this problem. You are not being ignored, you are just not in the right forum to reach the people you need. J.M.Schaeffer ('John' AIMS Sandy, Utah) ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:04:44 on 92/10/16 GMT (by IL05118 at OS2CUST) Subject: alarms sharing violation Receiving a sharing violation error from alarms when trying to file a daily planner record. Works ok, if no alarms set. Anything I can look at? Paul Kaler, PLCB, Harrisburg PA ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 22:09:49 on 92/10/16 GMT (by WZ00002 at LINK21) Subject: No Response to my question from 14 days ago! Ref: Append at 03:13:38 on 92/10/16 GMT (by IL27303 at OS2CUST) Larry, I sent a reply to you on the 5th asking for some more information. I don't have a good enough idea of what the exact problem is at this point so I don't know what else to tell you. If you'll let me know what your phone number is (either here or send an Email note from the BBS to LNK1SM1) I'll give you a call and maybe we can figure out what is going wrong. Another option would be to call the BBS Help Desk at 1-800-847-7211 and have them open a problem report and we'd call you from that. Sorry I don't have anything better for you at this point. One other request (for everyone): Please direct your PMHPO questions and comments to either the OS2BBS or FORBROWS CForums. It will help us a great deal to respond faster if the appends are in those forums. We'll try to catch them in other forums, but that's where we usually check first. Thanks! Brent Allen - IBM LAN Systems Integration Services Southlake, TX ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:58:14 on 92/10/19 GMT (by KHANDERS at GDLVM2) Subject: OS/2 OCR program Does anyone know of an OS/2-based program that does OCR (Optical Character Recognition)? I'm aware of several Windows programs (OmniPage by Caere and WordScan Plus by Calera) that aren't officially guaranteed to run in the OS/2 WIN. K.H. Anderson ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 00:17:58 on 92/10/20 GMT (by IL19543 at OS2CUST) Subject: OS/2 OCR program Ref: Append at 17:58:14 on 92/10/19 GMT (by KHANDERS at GDLVM2) K.H. Anderson, We have used Wordscan Plus in WINOS2 with no problems, other than those attributed to use with an XGA display when proccessing is stopped when Wordscan is placed in the background. I would assume the 32 bit XGA seemless drivers will get rid of this restriction. Mike Long - CARD Iowa State University - PC/LAN Analyst ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:45:59 on 92/10/21 GMT (by DEV0294 at OS2CUST) Subject: Help Desk Support For Remote PM apps Does anybody have any recomendations on a good os/2 pm remote control software package? Our help desk has to need to support presentation manager applications, and we would link to be able to dial into the remote pc and see what the user is doing as they are doing it. Any suggestions would help Thanks ---> On Target with POS_TECH ---> Point of Sale Target Marketing ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 14:22:00 on 92/10/23 GMT (by IL11901 at OS2CUST) Subject: Soft & GUI Software Thanx, IBM for giving us the OS/2 2.0 Exploitive Application award. OS/2 -- you gotta be in it to win it<g> Steve Dacek -- Soft & GUI Inc ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 16:45:35 on 92/10/27 GMT (by SBMC7BO at OS2CUST) Subject: ICPAUSA, PS/2 295 Server & 3514 RAID Neil, I hope this is the correct bucket for this item. If not, let me know and I'll move it to the correct one. As stated earlier, it is my understanding that the 3514 RAID can be attached to the 295 Server. However, neither the ICPAUSA aid or the CFPC aid show the 3514 as a selectable option. ICPAUSA does allow the 3514 to be selected for a Mod 9595 server but CFPC doesn't. It only allows the RAID to be selected when configuring a 9585. I'm not sure why, since I believe that the RAID can be attached to any of the three above servers. Is this your understanding? Should I be able to configure the 3514 when I configure either a 9595 or 295 machine? If my thinking is all wet, don't hesitate to set me straight. Thanks, Joe Hopkins ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 18:32:48 on 92/10/27 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Subject: ICPAUSA, PS/2 295 Server & 3514 RAID Ref: Append at 16:45:35 on 92/10/27 GMT (by SBMC7BO at OS2CUST) Joe, I have checked the salesmanual and brochure g221-3475 on this question. As I stated in a reply to the OS2BBS CFORUM, the 3514 is NOT supported by the PS/2 Server model 295 according to all the information I have reviewed. The 295 has a special dual-channel SCSI adapter and its own special "hot-insertion" drives and chassis. According to all the information that I have on the 3514, it IS supported in the the Model 90 (8590), the Model 95 (8595, 9595) and the Model 85 (9585). Ask your local IBM rep for a copy of brochure G221-3475 which describes the 3514, 3515, and other storage options. It is a recent brochure (2 weeks ago). I cannot answer as to why CFPC does not allow you to select it only when configuring an 9585. Neil Koropoff ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 19:24:41 on 92/10/27 GMT (by SBMC7BO at OS2CUST) Subject: ICPAUSA, PS/2 295 Server & 3514 RAID Ref: Append at 18:32:48 on 92/10/27 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Neil, Announcement letter 292-302, dated 920602 states: "IBM announces the IBM Maximum Availability and Support System/2 (MASS/2), IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 and IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2 applications for use with the new Personal Systems/2 Server 295." I was basing my problem on the premise that this announcement is still correct and in force. If it is, I think that I ought to be able to configure the RAID with the 295 (both CFPC and ICPAUSA). If that announcement has been superceded by a later one, then all I'm doing is asking someone to tell me so. By the way, I'm sure you've gotton a lot of compliments about ICPAUSA, but I would like to add mine. It's a quantum leap ahead of using CFPC. I certainly compliment you on the product. It saves me a lot of time and is much more user friendly than CFPC. In fact, it's one of the better "products" that IBM has made available for the last few years. KEEP IT UP! I did just notice in the announcement (292-302) that the availability date for these products on the Server 295 is October, 1992. Perhaps they will be made available later this week? If that's the case, I do apologize for expecting them to be available now. Thanks, Joe Hopkins ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 20:58:34 on 92/10/27 GMT (by AABO0QR at OS2CUST) Subject: ICPAUSA, Math Co-Processors I really like ICPAUSA for configuring systems, but I cannot find the way to have it add a math co-processor. Is there one? Russ Rozinek - Iowa Department of Transportation ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:11:55 on 92/10/27 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Subject: ICPAUSA, Math Co-Processors Ref: Append at 20:58:34 on 92/10/27 GMT (by AABO0QR at OS2CUST) Russ, Math-Coprocessors are only available for the 25Mhz 487SX used on the 90/95 SX models. We used to market the Math Coprocessors for the 20MHz 487SX, 25MHz 387, 20MHz 387, 16MHz 387, 16MHz 387SX, and 10MHz 287. IBM seems to have come to conclusion that most people purchase their math coprocessors from other than IBM sources so they have stopped marketing them. Neil Koropoff ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 23:58:29 on 92/10/27 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Subject: ICPAUSA Update I have sent off an updated verion of ICPAUSA to the system operators for the OS2BBS and NSCBBS. I don't know how long it will take to get on the various systems. All the prices have been updated against price lists from the PC Company (NDD) received today. It is possible that some of these prices will not yet be in CFPC. Where I saw a price difference between CFPC and the prices I received, I verified these by calling the National Support Center. Neil Koropoff ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 04:52:35 on 92/10/28 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) ..... OS2APPS CFORUM modified at 12:26:57 on 92/10/28 GMT (by NIKOROPO at SFOVMIC1) Subject: ICPAUSA, PS/2 295 Server & 3514 RAID Ref: Append at 19:24:41 on 92/10/27 GMT (by SBMC7BO at OS2CUST) Joe, the products you mentioned are in ICPAUSA. MASS/2 is added automatically when you configure a PS/2 295 system (8600 machine type). Once you select a PS/2 295 system then you will find the other software packages under the "software" button option. I am a little confused, do these questions relate to your earlier question about the 3514? I will try to articulate this again. The PS/2 295 server has its own RAID 5 support that is engineered into the system via special SCSI controllers for fault tolerance and RAID 5 in software for greater security. The hard drives are specially engineered to enable non-disruptive install/remove in case of a failure or just if you want to add additional storage. The 295 case can hold 10 drives (1 is a diskette) and can be further expanded with additional racks that hold 10 drives also. I believe the maximum is 28 fixed disk drives. The 3514 is additional storage devices that brings RAID 5 technology to the other members of the PS/2 server family, specifically the 8590, 8595, and the 9595. The 295 is further distinguished from the other servers by having the capability of dual processors, dual channel SCSI adapters, redundant power supplies, and redundant communication/LAN adapters. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. I'm glad you like ICPAUSA. Neil Koropoff ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:57:56 on 92/10/28 GMT (by SURS001 at OS2CUST) Subject: Remote Control Apps??? I need to find a program/way to have a remote pc running os/2 2.0. Dial in to their own pc and function as if they were in the office. DCAF won't due since it only supports full screen text. I need something that supports PM. My other option would be to have two or three people dial in to a server, but they would still need the PM support. Does anyone know, and/or have used such a product. Please let me know. Byron Campbell ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 15:01:14 on 92/10/29 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) Subject: Remote Control Apps??? Ref: Append at 15:57:56 on 92/10/28 GMT (by SURS001 at OS2CUST) Byron: I am not aware of any remote control application for PM that is generally available today. Two vendors are working towards products for this though: IBM has a statement of direction for a PM version of DCAF Hilgraeve is working on a product called KopyKat Timothy J. Barron TEAM IBM Workstation Systems Engineer TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1 OS/2 Chicago Insurance Branch 098 ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 17:12:54 on 92/10/29 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Subject: Remote Control Apps??? Ref: Append at 15:01:14 on 92/10/29 GMT (by TJBARRO at CHGVMIC1) I recently recieved a letter from SCA (Software Corporation of America) which promotes a new product called Polypm/2. It says "provides control for the entire Workplace Shell as well as DOS and Windows sesisons over any LAN, WAN, ...". SCA is an IBM business partner. Thier number is 1-800-966-7722. I don't know anything more about it than that, I have never seen or used the product. Mark McMillan ----- OS2APPS CFORUM appended at 07:41:04 on 92/10/30 GMT (by 78834383 at EHONE) Subject: Remote Control Apps??? Ref: Append at 17:12:54 on 92/10/29 GMT (by MCMILLAN at RALVM18) Has anybody more information available on this product?? For starters will it be available in Europe? HO1 Yoki