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#1
Regardless whether this helps other programs run with Odin or not it's an excellent bit of news. eCS needs Flash to stay in touch with all the websites out there that use it. There's something like 90% of websites that have some form of flash.

Good work Roderick!
#2
I have no idea what access to the source they have but would it be unreasonable to assume that they could at least negotiate some sort of agreement to get access to it (if they don't already)?

#3
What we really need of OO.org and/or Symphony are a group of developers that were willing to actively maintain a port of that particular software. While I know Mensys is doing a decent job keeping a somewhat up to date port of OO.org they have to charge a fee for what is normally a free application. I understand they have to do this if they want to pay the devs to keep porting the software.

I do agree with the mention of the versioning change. It's hard to justify the yearly renewal of the SSS if there aren't any updates released for over a year. For some people access to betazone type software may not be enough.
#4
I know this is an old thread but you can upload some of the software to http://ecsware.org/
#5
Quote from: Ben on 2008.10.10, 23:13:31

I hear you, understand you and share in the frustration.

I think project completion dates have been a constant source of pain and aggravation for software developers and users everywhere.

On the one hand there is great pressure to provide a date, however vague, and on the other hand, there is the impossibility of foreseeing unknown problems that come upon both the individuals involved, and on the group as a whole.

That's why a lot of developers refuse to give out anything other than, "it will be done when it's done." One way or another, project completion times are a pain for all involved.

In the meantime...

I await completion...
                                                                     ^  ^
... and observe the observers...
              /('O,O')\


I definitely understand that developers have a hard time giving dates for completion but given the nature of this software (being commercial) there should be some time constraints on the components completion, at least IMO.

With that said I'm sure it will be a great product when released.
#6
You definitely make some excellent points there Ben. I understand and appreciate that things should be in a good working state before a full release is published.

The thing that bugs me is that I have been told, by Mensys, that RC5 was going to be the last release before GA. I was also told, 2 years ago, when I started out as a reseller that 2.0 GA was on the horizon (2 years it not the horizon IMO). Those two things combined with the lack of communication with the resellers is very frustrating. I've been contacted, on numerous occasions, by potential customers who had information that hadn't even been communicated to resellers. IMO, this information should be communicated to the resellers before (or at least at the same time) as it is communicated to the general public.

It's a point I have brought up before and I'm beginning to think it might just be a pipe dream.

Againg these are just my opinions :)

Cheerios!
#7
Quote from: RobertM on 2008.07.12, 02:51:21
Well, for those who have been asking and didnt read the announcement...


  • One more RC is planned (yep, you guessed it, RC6)
  • RC6 is planned for August
  • GA is planned for "shortly after"

Still no RC6 and still now GA...
#8
General Discussion / Re: The New Hobbes
2008.09.06, 17:57:28
I noticed problems too. I get function call errors on half the pages I try and go to. I also agree that if the incoming directory is not working it's pretty much useless.
#9
thanks for this. that's a cool little logo.
#10
I hate articles like this. They state Netscape as an OS. Netscape is not an OS and probably never will be. The rest are all *Nixy
#11
we have a bunch of people at my old work that use cellular phones as modems. they are on the road all day so it works great for them :)
#12
Hi folks,

thanks for the encouragement. I've posted it to submit[at]os2voice (correct I believe), OSNews.com, eComStation.org, on the IRC channel, here on OS/2 World, ecomstation.ru and maybe a couple others. Not sure if any are picking it up yet but I know it's at least been posted to eComStation.org. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

I am not sure why the link didn't work for BigWarpGuy, it seems to work for me.

Cheers!
D
#13
Hello eComStation World!

I would like to let you all know that today I have launched a new eComStation software website known as eCSWare.org. This site is a place where members will be able to upload and download eCS related software. There are many categories ranging from system and developer tools to themes and icon sets.

The site is brand new and is seeking new members and contributers. There have already been some files uploaded but I am sure there are a great many useful pieces of software that need a place to live. Currently the site is set to allow a max upload of 100 megabytes but if you want to host something bigger contact me and I we can arrange to host the file.

My hopes for this site are to create a service that is complimentary to other eCS related services and websites already in existance and to work with these resources to create a better overall eComStation community. See you there!

Dennis d'Entremont (a.k.a TheNerd)
http://www.ecsware.org
#14
Marketplace / Re: OS/2 Certification
2008.06.21, 18:01:13
I found one of those books at my work the other day. It was going to be thrown out so I captured it and put it in the cabinet so it wouldn't get thrown out.  ;D
#15
It would have been nice to see how an open sourced OS/2 would have benefited Voyager and eCS. Ohh well, maybe we can still convince IBM to open source some stuff if the focus is shifted more towards the specific components rather than, at least, what seems to be the entire OS.

I dunno...