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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. February Issue Topics ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Meeting
2. Stolen Taglines
3. How it Gets Done Department
4. OS/2 User Groups
5. Letters to the Editor
6. OS/2 on TV!!!
7. IBM Releases Device Driver Kit
8. Late News...Norton Commander for OS/2 Bug.
9. For the New User: OS/2 First Impressions
10. San Jose Windows and OS/2 Conference
11. Lee Reiswig Speaks to OS/2 Bay Area Users Group
12. William Zachmann Speaks in Houston
13. New Backup Software Due...
14. New OS/2 Software Announcements
15. Software Reviews -- Norton Commander for OS/2
16. OS/2 Magazine Department
17. OS/2 Reading
18. Media Scan -- Items of Interest
19. Consumer Advocate
20. More Late News...BackMaster Availability
21. Coming Attractions in March!
22. OS/2 BBS's
23. Seen Our Electronic Editions?
24. How to Get the Newsletter or Contact Us
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. Meeting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
February Announcement
March Preview
Directions
Parking and Cost
Call for Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1.1. February Announcement ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
San Diego OS/2 Users Group
Thursday, February 18, 1993
7:pm - 10:pm
OS/2 Mini-Applets Presentation
Ed Miller, the author of a chapter in a soon-to-be released OS/2 book, will be
showing us the uses of the mini-applications included with OS/2 2.0 (Alarm,
Database, PM Chart, etc.) Ed will also give an overview of the EPM toolkit
recently released by IBM as part of the IBM Employee Written Software program.
The EPM toolkit lets you extensively customize the EPM editor environment
including adding macros and even incorporating the EPM editor into other
programs.
Schedule
* User group announcements and OS/2 news *
* OS/2 Mini-Applications Presentation *
* EPM Toolkit Presentation *
Our ever-popular OS/2 question and answer session where you can get help and
advice from many other OS/2 users.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1.2. March Preview ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
San Diego OS/2 Users Group
Thursday, March 18, 1993
7:pm - 10:pm
Discover OS/2's CONFIG.SYS and the Work Place Shell
OS/2 consultant Jeannine Wolf will give an overview of OS/2's CONFIG.SYS file
and what settings a user would be likely to customize. She'll concentrate
particularly on performance tuning tips like cache and multitasking settings
you can adjust to make OS/2 better suit your style of usage. Jeannine will
also show some of the useful customizations you can make to your Workplace
Shell setup such as adding your own programs to the desktop and folder menus.
Schedule
* User group announcements and OS/2 news *
* Discussion of OS/2's CONFIG.SYS file *
* Performance tuning tips for OS/2 *
* Workplace Shell tips *
Our ever-popular OS/2 question and answer session where you can get help and
advice from many other OS/2 users.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1.3. Directions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
IBM Building
8845 University Center Lane
San Diego, California 92122
Directions
Driving from south of the UCSD area, take the Interstate 5 north. Get off at
the Nobel Drive exit right after the passing the Mormon temple which is under
construction. The IBM building will be immediately in front of you as you are
stopped at the exit stop light. Turn right off exit and then left at first
light.
Driving from north of the UCSD area, take Interstate 5 south and get off at the
La Jolla Village Drive exit. Head east until you reach Lebon. Take a right
and continue until you reach Nobel. Take a right onto Nobel Drive and continue
until you see the IBM building at the next light on your right just before
reaching Interstate 5 again.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1.4. Parking and Cost ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Parking
Free of charge in the IBM parking lot.
Cost
As usual, this is a free meeting
open to anyone interested in attending.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1.5. Call for Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
FOR MEETING INFORMATION
CALL (619) 587-5955
Thanks for IBM's help
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.2. Stolen Taglines ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use a mail reader program? Here's a few chuckles seen along the BBS messages
to add to *your* list...
1. "Please Lord...not ANOTHER learning experience."
2. "(S)he's got bobsled looks...going downhill fast."
3. "We all live in a yellow subroutine."
4. "On the 4th ring, your call will be diverted to Jupiter."
5. "Paul Harvey fans always have a ... Good Day."
6. "Age is only important if you're a cheese."
7. "Copper wire came from two lawyers arguing over a penny."
8. "Systems run SO MUCH better with the users OFF."
9. "Docs. Why would I want to look at the Docs. Nurses are better."
10. "This is abuse. Arguments are down the hall."
11. "It's so much easier to pray for a bore than to go and see one."
12. "Bored people, unless they sleep a lot, are cruel."
Of course, for those who like the OS/2 versus Windows one-line jabs.
1. "OS/2: A 32-bit OS today...NT (Not Tomorrow)."
2. "Windows: Point, Click and...Pray."
3. "OS/2 Users with Supported Hardware - On the next Geraldo!"
4. "OS/2: Your brain. Windows: Your brain on drugs."
5. "Over 2,000,000 OS/2 users can't be wrong."
6. "Friends don't let friends do Windows."
7. "Air conditioned environment -- do not open Windows."
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.3. How It Gets Done Department ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
For those of you who are curious about how the newsletter gets done, here's
what we do and use for each version.
1. Wordperfect 5.1 (DOS) -- for both the final hard copy and the ascii text
version.
2. MoreFonts 3.0 (from MicroLogic Software) for the hardcopy fonts.
3. CorelDraw for OS/2 2.5 clipart -- exported to *.wpg (for the newseletter)
and OS/2 *.bmp for the *.inf version.
4. ArtRight clip art in *.wpg format.
5. Logitech Scanman 256 for the map and redraw.
6. Open Shutter for OS/2 Screen Captures -- saved in *.pcx and OS/2 *.bmp
formats.
7. HyperAccess/5 for OS/2 for getting those *.qwk packets with the
information.
8. KWQ/2 OS/2 GUI mail reader for reading, printing and saving the messages we
use.
9. IBM ToolKit/2 for *.inf file compiling.
10. EPM -- the enhanced OS/2 editor for tagging the *.ipf file prior to
compiling the *.inf version.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4. OS/2 User Groups ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
User Group Introduction
Canada
North Carolina
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4.1. User Group Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
We try to list known OS/2 User Groups whenever we get the information. You,
the reader, are our best source of this information. This month we came across
two new groups that announced formation on Fidonet.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4.2. Canada ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Kawartha Computer Club
Contact: Cedric Silvester
RR #1
Bailieboro, Ontario
Canada KOL 1B0
Note: OS/2 SIG is part of the KCC
Phone: BBS -- (705) 748-0023
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4.3. North Carolina ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Triangle OS/2 User Group
Contact -- Steve Gallagher
IBM Building
4800 Falls of The Neuse Road
Room 5074
Durham, North Carolina
Meets -- 7.30pm, 3rd Tuesday
Phone -- Voice -- (919) 254-5637
Internet -- sjgalla@vnet.ibm.com
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5. Letters To The Editor ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Editor's Note
Escanaba, Michigan #1
Escanaba, Michigan #2
Soest, Netherlands
San Diego, California
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5.1. Editor's Note ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Ah, we are starting to get some notes along the way. Remember, you can contact
us (Craig Swanson or Dave Sichak) via Fidonet or write us at:
San Diego OS/2 User Group
P.O. Box 13346
La Jolla, CA 92039-3346
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5.2. Escanaba, Michigan #1 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dear Editor,
I have enjoyed reading the December 1992 and January 1993 newsletters. I am
responding to your generous offer on the Fidonet OS/2 echo to send copies of
future newsletters to interested parties.
Therefore, I am enclosing six self-addressed and stamped envelopes for this
purpose.
Thank you in advance.
Nancy Smith
Escanaba, Michigan
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5.3. Escanaba, Michigan #2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dear All,
I received my first copy of the San Diego OS/2 newsletter and I enjoyed it
greatly. It's a good start that could grow up to be much more. Nicely laid
out. You can copy it ad lib for other folks.
I hope to contribute some pieces to future issues. Kudos to the San Diego
group for their great effort. I'm sure future issues will come with
suggestions on how to subscribe, for now contributing pieces may keep one on
the mailing list (?). Look into your notes and give Craig Swanson a call!
John Faughnan
Escanaba, Michigan
Internet: 4867991@mcimail.com
Via Silver Xpress V2.28
(1:139/930.0)
Editor's Note: We have arranged for a way to obtain a copy of our newsletter no
matter where you are or how you wish to read it, we think we've covered all the
bases...so far. Double click on Number 24 in the "February Issue Topics"
window for "How to get the newsletter and how to contact us.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5.4. Soest, Netherlands ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dear Editor,
In response to your message in the (Fidonet) OS/2 Echo:
As you may have noticed, I am the coordinator for Fernwood distribution in
Europe. Our club exchanges most OS/2 Echo's and Fernwood directly with Emmitt
(Dove). And we send them on to more than 120 BBS's in Europe.
I also write OS/2 columns in the monthly Newsletter of the Club and in a
bi-monthly National magazine. And always several pages. I am usually
concentrating on utilities for beginners and new Fernwood files.
Question is: Would the San Diego Newsletter be interested in articles from me
on the above mentioned subjects? Since I have a heavy schedule, I first want
to get a reaction before doing the extra work.
At any rate, I would like to get an idea of the content and STYLE expected in
your newsletter. I would appreciate it if a copy could be sent to me to check
out. I'll be sending my request for an issue or two to the address you
mentioned in your announcement on Fidonet.
Jan Schoonenberg
Soest, Netherlands
Editor's Note: Hmmm. I guess we'll consider ourselves an international
newsletter. We welcome all editorial contributions to the newsletter. We
can't promise we'll use everything we get, but the main point is to share
information and provide different points of view. We encourage your efforts
and look forward to your continued support.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5.5. San Diego, California ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dear Craig,
CS>Yes, some of your observations were used in
CS>the January issue. It is not yet available
CS>in an electronic version, but Dave Sichak
CS>almost has one done. The January issue is
CS>the second done so far. We will be announcing
CS>our plans on how to get the newsletter outside
CS>of the San Diego area shortly.
I assume that electronically means an .INF file? If so that would be great for
us who already use OS/2. How about making a version available in ASCII or in
Windows Write... the more people who can read it, and convert to OS/2, the
better!
Bryan Talbot
San Diego, CA
General Discussion Area of OS/2 Connection BBS
Editors' note: Yes, we have created a newsletter in the INF format. It took a
little work over one Saturday to learn all of the "tagging" commands you have
to use to compile one, but it's done. It would make a lot of sense to use the
ASCII format as nearly everybody can read that without any problem where as
there a lot of DOS users that don't have Windows Write. The ASCII version was
exported from WordPerfect. Check elsewhere in this issue to find out the
filenames to look for on your local favorite BBS around town.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.6. OS/2 On TV!!! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 On TV!!!
From Robert Montgomery
from Fidonet OS/2 conference
Patrick Pearce, Chairman of the Westchester OS/2 User Group formerly announced
that the PBS that the PBS Television Show "The Computer Chronicles" will be
airing a HALF HOUR show dedicated entirely to IBM's OS/2! It's scheduled for
airing the week of March 9 - 16, 1993. Check with your local PBS Station as to
the exact day and time.
The show, originally slated for later this year, was moved up in schedule and
was being taped the weekend of January 23-24(?), 1993 in San Mateo, Ca. It was
moved up as a result of a truly inspirational four page letter written by one
of our members, Jason Perlow, on behalf of the user group, extolling the merits
of OS/2 and why they should cover it in depth. The show is reportedly seen by
over ONE MILLION viewers each week in the USA alone! It will also be broadcast
in Europe and Australia! Not bad exposure for a 29Ы picture of Elvis, eh?
Talk about getting the most bang out of a marketing "dollar".
Stewart Cheifet will host two segments:
Segment One
John Soyring of IBM and George Oliver of the Royal Bank Of Canada will speak
from the end user perspective along a with MultiMedia demonstration by Greg
Kelly form DigiBox in the first segment.
Segment Two
John Soyring of IBM and Greg White from Lotus Development will demonstrate the
32 - Bit Version of cc:Mail. There may also be some tape of the Win-OS/2 show
from San Jose included in this second segment.
Special thanks is given to Lee Reiswig, John Patrick, John Soyring and Madeline
Mansfield of IBM, JoNell Patterson the show's producer and all the staff at
WITF in Harrisburg, PA.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.7. IBM Releases Device Driver Kit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
IBM Releases Device Driver Kit
By Albert Shan
Submitted by Craig Swanson
Originally from Fidonet Area OS/2, February 12. 1993
Starting February 8, 1993, independent hardware vendors and experienced device
driver developers can order a Device Driver Development Kit (DDK) from IBM to
help develop device drivers and applications for OS/2 Version 2.1.
This DDK, which replaces previously distributed Display and SCSI Device
Adaptation Kits, is a release of over 50MB of full function source code, build
tools, test tools, and on-line documentation for several OS/2 2.1 device
drivers. It includes source code for PM display drivers, virtual video
drivers, base video handlers, printer, DASD, SCSI, CD-ROM, and mouse drivers.
Source code for WIN-OS/2 seamless display drivers is available separately.
Some of the prerequisites mentioned: A CD-ROM player is needed. The DDK is
intended for use on IBM OS/2 2.0 with the OS/2 2.0 Service Pack (XR06055) or
later releases; use with a system earlier than OS/2 2.0 and the Service Pack
may produce unpredictable results. Developers are advised to have the OS/2 2.0
Toolkit installed on their system so the 2.0 kernel debugger can be used. If
you are developing video drivers and you require the WIN-OS/2 seamless
supplement, you are required to have licenses to use the Windows 3.0 and
Windows 3.1 DDK. Adobe Systems files included in the DDK must not be changed.
Persons changing these files are subject to legal action by the Adobe
Corporation.
This DDK is available at a nominal shipping and handling charge to developers
who are currently developing or planning to develop OS/2 device drivers.
United States: Telephone: 407-982-4239; FAX: 407-982-4218. NOTES: When
ordering a DDK, please FAX your name, company name, full business address, and
telephone number to 407-982-4218; the DDK order materials will be mailed to
you. If you are a member of the Boca Raton OEM (Device Driver) Support
Bulletin Board or are a device driver developer in the Developer Assistance
Program (DAP), you need NOT request a DDK unless you have not received DDK
order materials by February 19, 1993.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.8. Late News...Software Bug ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Norton Commander for OS/2
Bug Reported
By Phil Greb
Original from Fidonet OS/2 Echo on February 9, 1993
I had a problem or inability to open Norton Commander for OS/2 on my desktop.
I got a call back from their technician who said to double click on the icon
and watch for the cross-hatching. Press CTRL-ESC and when the list appears,
click on the NC/2 line with the left mouse button, go with the right button to
get to the menu. Click on "tile" and NC/2 appears; save this configuration
immediately. It seems that if you open it full screen during a session, it will
not reopen normally again. Stated to be a bug and being worked on. Other
goodies are reportedly planned for NC/2, too.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.9. For the New User...OS/2 First Impressions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
For The New User...
OS/2 First Impressions
By Rollin White
Submitted via NetMail from Huntington Beach, California
Editor's note: Not everyone is an experienced OS/2 user. Some are still
thinking about it or becoming curious about it. Here's someone's initial
experience with OS/2. We'll try and get some details as to his PC
configuration next time.
Having jumped on I.B.M.'s Windows upgrade offer, I thought I would share my
experiences with OS/2 2.0 so far. The requirements for using OS/2 are a 386 or
486 computer with at least 4 megabytes of RAM and 30 megabytes of hard drive
space. However, for more reasonable performance 8 megabytes of RAM is
recommended.
Are the system requirements steep? Look at it this way. OS/2 replaces your
DOS files (about 2K for MS-DOS), Windows files (about 7-10K plus the permanent
SWAP file), and many of your DOS utilities (Norton Utilities, PC Tools, QEMM,
etc.).
Installation was straightforward and required little attention other than
switching disks. You'll have to set aside at least an hour for installation.
And you'll probably use another couple of hours to play with your new toy.
Perhaps the most powerful feature of OS/2 is the ability to multitask OS/2,
DOS, and Windows programs. OS/2's support for DOS programs is excellent
allowing the user to control the entire environment from the file setting to
the video refresh rate. Have an SVGA monitor with the appropriate video
drivers? Windows 3.0 programs will run on your OS/2 desktop, otherwise OS/2
will switch between a Windows style desktop and the OS/2 style desktop as
needed.
One of OS/2's advantages is that you can use your existing applications, but
this may not be the true power of OS/2. First, OS/2 has the option of a new
file system - High Performance File System (HPFS). HPFS is much faster than
DOS's FAT file system. It allows file names up to 254 characters and does not
have the problem of file fragmentation. Another major advantage is OS/2
specific programs, which will operate much faster and efficiently, especially
the newer 32-bit applications than their DOS or Windows equivalents.
Overall, I guess you could say I've had a good first impression with OS/2 and
glad I tried it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.10. San Jose, California -- Windows & OS/2 Conference ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Windows & OS/2 Conference
San Jose, California
By Stephen M. Lacy
Originally from Area:comp.os.os2.advocacy
1:202/723
Submitted by Craig Swanson.
The message also contained a line at the end
for: Audrey Kalman/19930122, perhaps
contributing to this in some way.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.- January 22, 1993 (NB) - Despite its parent
company's record losses, the president of IBM's Personal Software Products
(PSP) division is optimistic -- even bullish -- about the future.
"We've come a long way in the last year," Reiswig said at a briefing at the
Winter Windows and OS/2 Conference in San Jose, California. PSP division
president, Lee Reiswig, reflected on the successes of the division's most
visible product, OS/2, and outlined plans for the coming year as OS/2 version
2.1 continues in beta testing.
Reiswig declined to give an exact date for the shipment of OS/2 version 2.1,
saying only "we'll ship it when it's ready," but adding that he expected that
to be "in the near future."
John Patrick, vice president of marketing and sales for the Personal Software
Products division, discussed an aggressive advertising plan for OS/2. Along
with an increased budget, product-specific - - rather than image-oriented --
advertising will be used. Trade publications rather than business publications
will be emphasized.
PSP's sales and marketing efforts will be bolstered by brand management teams
for each major product line. These teams work closely with engineering to
ensure customer concerns are met and make decisions about distribution channels
and marketing. Mr. Patrick described PSP's enhanced developer services
program, which provides easier access for corporate developers.
A discussion of IBM's position in the personal software market wouldn't be
complete without mentioning Microsoft, which many believe is poised to
de-throne IBM. Mr. Patrick described PSP division's positioning against
Microsoft. IBM has the experience (with such issues as security) to help
corporate users successfully manage large, networked systems. Microsoft
approaches networking from the perspective of the desktop.
"We are the future of IBM," Mr. Reiswig said in response to a question about
the impact of its parent company's troubles on his division. Many people may
be asking how IBM can afford to increase spending on so many aspects of OS/2
and other PSP products. Mr. Reiswig's reply: "How can we not?"
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.11. Lee Reiswig Speaks to OS/2 Bay Area Users Group ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Lee Reiswig
Speaks to
OS/2 Bay Area Users Group
By David Posey
1:202/723
Original Post from comp.os.os2.advocacy
Lee Reiswig addressed a special meeting of the OS/2 Bay Area Users Group
tonight, in conjunction with the OS/2-Windows Conference in San Jose.
Approximately 200 people turned up (30 minutes after the show closed) on short
notice. Mr. Reiswig recapped his 'Strategy Briefing', given earlier in the day,
and answered many questions.
Note: I did not take extensive notes - I went as an individual developer, not
a reporter. I thought what he had to say deserves repeating (briefly!). Here's
some highlights:
The 'Workplace Family' strategy continues to be refined and defined. One slide
showed Workplace (WP) DOS for small machines, including pen-driven, WP OS/2 for
'normal' desktops (super client), WP OS for 'high-end' desktops/workstations,
and WP UNIX at the top end. Mention was made of targeting the WP OS and WP
UNIX at multiprocessor and parallel systems.
The OS/2 2.1 beta was shipped with about 213 printer drivers, approximately the
same number shipped with Microsoft's Windows 3.1. Support is also provided for
printers released since last spring, like the HP LaserJet4, DeskJet500C, and
Lexmark 4029 series.
The OS/2 2.1 beta includes video drivers for the top 5 chipsets that comprise
about 80% of shipping cards. But, S3, ATI and other accelerator cards are not
included. Mr. Reiswig was apologetic over the lack of drivers, Device
Developer's Kit (DDK), etc.
The DDK is available in limited beta. Bug your IBM contact if you need it.
(Editor's Note: IBM has since released the DDK - - see our report elsewhere in
this issue.)
The OS/2 advertising/marketing budget for 1993 is approximately $100 million -
a massive upswing from 1992. "Event" marketing (Fiesta Bowl, etc.) will *not*
be the emphasis. Focussed, content- rich print ads should be the norm. The
"OS/2 100" 23-page tear- out section is a good start! (Editor's Note: Check
out the February 9, 1993 issue of PC Magazine.)
Some time ago, IBM polled developers to help them determine where IBM should
focus electronic support efforts. Seventy percent said Compuserve, 50% said
Internet, less for Fidonet/BBSs. As a result, IBM focused on Compuserve first,
to get their feet wet. A greater Internet presence is possible, but was not
promised.
In response to the quote that "OS/2 cost $2 billion to develop", Mr. Reiswig
said that it is quote "utter and complete bullsh*t" unquote. The numbers just
don't work out - Mr. Reiswig's annual budget is about $400 million, including
many non-developers not working on OS/2, marketing, etc. Somewhere in the
range of $100M to $500M is more likely.
Mr. Reiswig's reluctance to talk about Microsoft, or even mention them, was
notable - and noble, considering Mr. Gates constant bad-mouthing of IBM, most
recently in a series of PC Week interviews.
The presentation was extremely well done - this was not the IBM I knew and
loathed in the mid-80's!
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.12. William Zachman Speaks In Houston ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
William Zachman
Ex-PC Week and PC Magazine Columnist
Speaks In Houston
By Jim Dailey
Original post on Fidonet Area OS/2 - December 10, 1992
Passed along by Craig Swanson
Today I attended an appearance of Will Zachmann (ex PC Week / PC Magazine
columnist), sponsored by IBM here in Houston. His topic of discussion was "OS
Wars: Battle for the Desktop."
Mr. Zachmann confirmed that the reason he left PC Magazine/PC Week was because
of the pressure he received to boost the image of Microsoft and to bash IBM and
OS/2. This is something many participants in the Fidonet OS/2 echo have
complained about for the last 18-24 months. He said that most vendors were
intimidated by Microsoft, but resistance was starting to build.
In several appearances he has made with vendors, he was applauded for his
efforts in standing up to Microsoft. Will predicted, that by 1993 or 1994, the
Microsoft dynasty would start to crumble.
But, he did not let IBM go by unscathed, and echoed a lot of the complaints
we've aired on Fidonet. He's definitely confident that IBM will start to get
stronger.
Will referred to Unix, Windows NT and OS/2 as "Industrial Strength" operating
systems. The key to winning the desktop war, would be backwards compatibility
to DOS programs. The customer wants a migration path that does not require an
immediate replacement of all current software because of a change of operating
systems.
Unix, though it has it's place will not win the battle. Windows NT, according
to Mr. Zachmann, will not be generally available with the amount of reliability
that OS/2 had at it's general release until 1994.
He see's OS/2 as the clear winner of this battle. He says that it is a better
DOS than DOS, today, but it won't be a better Windows than Windows until
tomorrow. By the time a stable version of Windows NT is generally available
coupled with the increasing rebellion of software vendors towards Microsoft,
OS/2 will have a strong foot hold. In his opinion, OS/2 is a success that will
only get better.
If you ever get the chance to hear this man speak, I urge you to take the time
to do so. He is a fascinating speaker.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.13. New Backup Software Due... ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
New Backup Software Due...
By Woody Sturges
Original post on Fidonet's OS/2 area, December 14, 1992
(Editor's Note: Last month we included a discussion by Robert Montgomery on
cost effective backup with OS/2. We meant to include this article as a
companion to it, but ran out of time and space.)
HL> 409-564-1862 is supposed to releasing a package
HL> early next week that supports the Colorado Memory
HL> Jumbo drives on OS/2 2.0 This is supposed to
HL> be a multi-threaded product.
I just called them. They don't have the product finished yet; it's due by end
of year. They have a beta system set up, but the tape portion of the beta
still hasn't shown up (i.e.: diskette only for another week or so).
It's PM based, but they said that it'd do a complete backup/restore (including
WPS). They have a commandline utility (so PM is not required on restores).
Here's some of the advertised features obtained from their BBS:
BackMaster is an OS/2 2.0 Backup application supporting Floppy and QIC-40/80
tape drives and has a Presentation Manager (PM) Interface.
Total Backup/Restore/Verify and Partial Backup/Restore/Verify. You can select
Individual or multiple Directories ( Folders ) From Tree view. Select
Individual or multiple Files in detailed view. Partially Selected Directories
are marked as Partially Selected. Fully Selected Directories are marked as
Fully Selected.
User Selectable Settings: Restore: Always Overwrite Existing files; Never
Overwrite Existing files; Prompt before Overwriting Existing files. Unattended
( Time/Date ) Operation. Data Compression. Command Line Restore Program for
Disk Crash Recovery. Backed up information describing WPS, and .INI files.
Data handling features include: Reed Solomon Error Correcting Code; STAC DCS
Data Compression (QIC Compliant); Backup/Restore/Verify of Extended Attributes.
( New QIC 500 Specs ); Backup/Restore/Verify OS/2 FAT, and HPFS file systems;
Read tapes with DOS QIC-40 rev. I, QIC-80 rev. E Logical Format; OS/2 Users
can restore files, and directories backed up using CMS Software on DOS
Machines.
Hardware Support said to include: 1.44M, 1.2M, 720K, 360K Floppy Drives;
QIC-40/80; Colorado Memory Systems specific hardware; AB-10 Adapter Board;
Y-Cable Drive-B Sharing. ( ONLY CMS ); Generic QIC-40/80 tape drives.
Some hardware is not supported in this release, but is said to be a high
priority: 2.88 Floppy Drives; Colorado Memory systems FC-10, and TC-15
Controllers; Drive-B Sharing of tape drives and B Floppy Drive by non CMS
drives; SCSI based tape drives.
Interested parties can contact:
MSR development
Rt 7 #6409
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Voice: (409) 564-1862
BBS: (409) 560-5970
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.14. New OS/2 Software Announcements ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
MICROGRAFX DESIGNER 3.1 FOR OS/2
(PC Week January 18, 1993) Mixed reviews for a port of a Windows product.
Biggest minus cited in the article is that if fails to use OS/2's features. It
does mention it overcomes Windows' limitations of memory restrictions and
limited support in graphics modes. It's said to be harder to learn than
Coreldraw. Designer comes with a large selection of OS/2-able Type 1 fonts.
This article states performance differences were insignificant when it compared
the OS/2 and Windows versions. But why does PC Week cite Coreldraw 1.0 for
OS/2 in its comparative table when I have Coreldraw 2.5 for OS/2 on my PC?
Designer also reportedly does not support HPFS long file names. PC Week rated
it 3.2 on a scale of 5.0. Drawing tools, clipart and fonts were rated highest;
performance and integration with other applications rated worst. If
interested, you can contact Micrografx at (800) 733-3729.
Borland Next C++ Compiler for OS/2
(PC Week - January 25, 1993) Borland will soon join IBM C Set/2, Symantec's
Zortech C++ and WatcomC 9.0 as C compilers for OS/2. Borland was reportedly
stating its a top priority though recent personnel changes have set it back a
bit. Watcom's compiler for OS/2 was mentioned at a SRP of $895. Zortech's SRP
for its OS/2 compiler was $499. Computer Associates recent acquisition of OS/2
pioneer Glockenspiel LTD announced C++ support for its compiler. IBM is also
said to be beta testing its C++ compiler (call 800-342-6672, if you're
interested). IBM's Workset/2 will be offered for $375 until April 5. Digitalk
and MicroFocus are also reported to be readying their OS/2 compilers. Call
Borland at (408) 438-8400. Call Watcom at (519) 886-3700. Call Symantec at
(617) 275-4800. Call Computer Associates at (516) 342-5224.
RBase 4.0 for OS/2
(PC Week - February 1, 1993, page 32) Columnist Peter Coffee does a review of
RBase that leads to praise for its recent release of its OS/2 version. Mr.
Coffee stated he's been a loyal RBase user since way back when. He had gone
back to RBase after some sour experiences with dBASE and the then new Clipper
compiler. He's an admitted fan of RBase and the database principles honed
using this program. Peter says RBase was ahead the rest when it lumped a
database into just three files -- the same number even in the current versions.
He cites the ease of use in RBase, starting with "Prompt" and the way it lead
you to "execute". He feels that RBase is easy enough for novices to learn but
at the same time advanced users were able to satisfy their needs. The new
RBase for OS/2 is multi-threaded among other features. But for the PC Week
author -- it's a product doing databases better than most even 10 years later.
You can reach MicroRim at (800) 248-2001.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.15. Software Review -- Norton Commander for OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Norton Commander for OS/2 -or- Mr. File/PM
By George Marengo
1:202/514
Originally posted on San Diego User Group echo
Unfortunately I have basically nothing but a bad taste in my mouth from Norton
Commander/2 (NC/2). I initially liked it (it *is* pretty) but the more I used
it the less I liked it. NC/2 is no longer on my hard drive. In short, it is
*NOT* a threaded app. If you start a copy of files to your A:> drive, you are
locked out of OS/2 for quite a bit of time. It has no ability to add commands
and has little in the way of customization potential.
However, I do like the freeware Mr.File/PM a great deal and a bit of a review
will follow.
Mr.File is a file manager written by an IBM employee under the IBM EWS
(Employee Written Software) program that was originally meant for Internal Use
Only but has since been released as freeware. Mr. File/PM supports drag and
drop, immensely customizable and fast.
I have associations set up that will Unzip any *.Zip files to C>\Temp, view any
*.INF files, UnArj any *.arj files, run Vpic for any *.Gif files, run any *.Exe
or *.Com programs and finally use E (the OS/2 system editor) for many others.
These are just association possibilities.
Anytime you're in Mr.File you can hit the Esc key and a dialog box pops up for
you to enter a command in, and it has its own command history box where you can
click on a previous command. It has a structure that looks like so:
You can open another instance of Mr.File by double clicking with the *left*
mouse button and then drag and drop between the two instances. You can
highlight a file or group of files and then run a pre-designed command on this
group of files. For instance, the command could be:
".start PkUnzip andvar"
This command would affect the files that you had highlighted and it would also
pop up a "variable" dialog box. In this box you could type in "-v" to view the
Zip file. Another possibility is to use the command:
".start PkUnzip2 andpath"
This command will unzip the selected files but a dialog box will pop up for you
select the path (point and click).
Another option is the "Mask" command that allows you to set different file
masking options. If you only wanted to view *.exe and *.com files, set the
mask options and a new heading you set would show up on the title bar with the
options.
The customization possibilities are what I like best about Mr.File (the same
reason I like the WPS) but there are performance advantages to consider as
well.
Mr.File is a threaded application. While a copy file operation is occurring,
you could be customizing Mr.File or even switch to another directory and start
unzipping a file! This will give you a taste of what a well threaded app can
do. Sorry, I couldn't be more help on Commander/2 but compared to
Mr.File/PM... well, it sucks.
Editor's Note: We found another view of Norton Commander for OS/2 we thought
we'd also include. Dean Mevis posted a note in the General Discussion echo on
January 26, 1993
Thumbs Up to Norton Commander for OS/2
By Dean Mevis
I haven't seen any local (San Diego) reaction to the new Norton Commander for
OS/2. So I thought I would give my reaction.
I have been looking for a SIMPLE tree-like directory program to use in OS/2. I
have tried everything I can find including Gamma Tech Utilities, DIRMAN, etc.,
etc.
However, I must say that I am very happy with Norton Commander for OS/2. Its
is simple, efficient, and supports those OS/2 features that I want (long file
names, drag and drop) without a bunch of junk I don't want.
It does come with some stuff that doesn't make much sense in the OS/2
environment. How about a menu for launching applications -- this isn't needed
with OS/2's ability to create or manipulate folders. Still I like this program
a lot and will continue to use it.
The program is currently selling for $49 from Symantec. This is actually the
"upgrade" price, but they don't seem to care who gets it for that price.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.16. OS/2 Magazine Department ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
IBM OS/2 Developer Magazine
An Overview
By Mark Kovarski
1:202/723
Original Area comp.os.os2.advocacy
1:202/723)
For those of you who are interested in OS/2, I found IBM OS/2 DEVELOPER
MAGAZINE to be very interesting. The IBM OS/2 Developer Magazine (formerly the
Personal Systems Developer) is a quarterly publication for OS/2 application
developers. The OS/2 Developer features a variety of technical articles,
programming tips and techniques, product reviews, development case studies, and
interviews with OS/2 industry leaders.
The summer issue included:
1. Spotlight
OS/2 2.0 Development Team
2. Tools
Ellipse
OS/2 Enhanced Editor
SnapDump/2
WorkSet/2
WorkFrame/2
Developer's Toolkit
CCL/2 Application
Printing Class Objects in SOM
Workplace Shell Programming
3. Multimedia
AVC Digital Video Interface
MMPM/2 Audio Subsystem
4. Database
Advanced Programming
User Exits
5. LAN
LAN Transport Layer
32-Bit NetBIOS
6. Communications
HyperACCESS/5
Here is what appeared in Vol. 4 No. 4, 1992 (Fall 1992) of "IBM OS/2
Developer:
1. Spotlight
Borland International (With looks at Borland C++ for OS/2 and ObjectVision
for OS/2)
2. Tools
SourceLink
Smalltalk/V PM
Synetics
AM/Workplace
Productivity through multitasking
3. Multimedia
MMPM/2 Developer's Toolkit
Networked Full Motion Digital Video
MMPM/2 and OS/2
Advanced Multimedia
ActionMedia II and MMPM/2.
<<<<Other Information>>>>
Customer Subscriptions (U.S.) <-> $39.95/year
(800) WANT-OS2
International Subscriptions <-> (708) 647-5960
Fax (708) 647-0537
Article Ideas <-> Dick Conklin, Editor, CompuServe 76711,1005.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17. OS/2 Reading ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Found some new books in the bookstores this month and even a couple of oldies
but goodies. --- Dave
1. OS/2 Programming
2. Maximizing OS/2
3. OS/2 Notebook
4. Programming the OS/2 Presentation Manager
5. Essential OS/2 Functions
6. Inside OS/2
7. The Waite Group's OS/2 Programmer's Reference
8. OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming for COBOL Programmers
9. Writing OS/2 Device Drivers
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.1. OS/2 2.0 Programming ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 2.0 Programming
By Herber Schildt and Robert Goosey
Osborne Mc Graw Hill Publishers
ISBN <-> 0-07-881910-5
306 pages
Listed as $29.95 USA.
Rated Intermediate.
OS/2 2.0 Programming begins with an overview of OS/2 2.0 programming and
quickly guides you through the basics of programming the Presentation Manager
(PM) and then onto more advanced topics of this complex operating system.
Topics covered in this book include:
1. Create PM programs quickly and easily;
2. Learn how to write multitasking programs;
3. Find out how to communicate between multiple tasks;
4. Build and use dynamic link libraries;
5. Write your own custom menus and dialog boxes;
6. Learn how to use graphics to enhance your programs;
7. Read and write to disk files like an expert;
8. Understand how OS/2 manages your program.
This book is a step-by-step companion to the volumes of OS/2 technical
information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.2. Maximizing OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Maximizing OS/2
By John W. Little, Toby Pennycuff, Marlene C. Semple and Stephen A. Gutknecht
New Riders Publishing
ISBN <-> 1-56205-118-0
816 pages
Includes Disk
List prices <-> $39.95 USA; Ь37.60 incl. VAT Net UK.
Rated Intermediate/Advanced.
Disk includes COEXIST, Window Washer, WPS Backup, Math for PM, INI Edit, Icons,
Conversion Utilities, Golden Compass. Expands on the advanced topics found in
the best selling OS/2 book, "Inside OS/2 2.0". Proficient users will learn how
to take full advantage of all of OS/2's powerful new features, including
connectivity, optimization, REXX, networking and integrating OS/2, Windows and
DOS applications.
Book unveils the secrets to increased power of IBM's full 32-bit operating
system. You learn the details of customizing the Workplace Shell, how to
secure DOS and Windows support under OS/2 and how to take full advantage of
OS/2's advanced connectivity capabilities. Troubleshooting advice,
installation options and optimization techniques help ensure your mastering of
OS/2.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.3. OS/2 Notebook ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 Notebook
General Editor - Dick Conklin
Microsoft Press
ISBN <-> 1-55615-316-3
769 pages
List prices <-> $29.95 USA; Ь27.95 UK; $39.95 CAN.
1990
A collection of more than 50 of the best and most enduring articles that have
been published in IBM Personal Systems Developer (now called "OS/2 Developer").
The OS/2 Notebook includes detailed technical data - programming code and
commentary on the evolving OS/2 development environment as well as significant
OS/2 marketing information.
OS/2 2.0 articles cover OS/2 2.0, the new API's, OS/2 2.0 tools, Multiple
Virtual Dos Machines (MVDM), named pipes support, numeric processing support.
Other topics include OS/2 Presentation Manager (PM) -- an overview of it's
architecture, CUA guidelines, multithreading, file systems, help, application
installation. Separate chapters on OS/2 Communication Manager, OS/2 Local Area
Networks (LANS), OS/2 Database Manager, and OS/2 Software Tools.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.4. Programming the OS/2 Presentation Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Programming the OS/2 Presentation Manager
By Charles Petzold
Microsoft Press
ISBN <-> 1-55615-170-5
845 pages
List prices <-> $29.95 USA; Ь27.95 UK; ($25.95 at Fry's Electronics)
1989
First full discussion of the features and operations of OS/2 1.1 PM -- the
primary application environment under OS/2 systems. Key topics include:
handling input/output; working with the keyboard, mouse and timer; controlling
child windows; using bitmaps, icons; accessing menus,; using keyboard
accelerators; working with dialog boxes; mastering the clipboard; understanding
dynamic linking; multithreading techniques.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.5. Essential OS/2 Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Essential OS/2 Functions
By Ray Duncan
Microsoft Press
ISBN <-> 1-55615-177-2
204 pages
List prices <-> $9.95 USA; Ь7.95 UK; $14.95 Australia. ($9.95 at Software,
Etc.)
1988
Part of the "Programmer's Quick Reference Series". States to cover all the
OS/2 Version 1.0 Kernel API Functions. Small pocket type guide claiming
concise explanations of all the kernel API functions for OS/2 version 1.0:
DOS, Kbd (keyboard), Mou (mouse), and VIO (video I/O). Concise explanations of
each function as well as: 1) a list of the parameters each API call requires;
2) a description of the results it returns; 3) valuable programming notes and
warnings; 4) an icon that identifies all family API calls; 5) a list of OS/2
error codes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.6. Inside OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Inside OS/2
By Gordon Letwin
Foreword by Bill Gates
Microsoft Press
ISBN <-> 1-55615-117-9
289 pages
List prices <-> $19.95 USA; Ь18.95 UK; $29.95 Australia.
1988
Contains the infamous Bill Gates' quote..."OS/2 is destined to be a very
important piece of software. During the next 10 years, millions of programmers
and users will utilize this system." Not to mention this one defining OS/2 ...
"OS/2 is the operating system for the next thousand great applications." In
this book Mr. Letwin ties the nuts-and-bolts details of the system's
architecture to a breathtaking vision of how people will work in the office of
the future. In the process, he makes a case for OS/2 itself and for the vision
that OS/2 supports. He explains - as only the ultimate insider could - how the
components of OS/2 work and how to work with them. This book is at heart, a
programmer-to-programmer letter from the creator of OS/2.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.7. The Waite Group's OS/2 Programmer's Reference ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Waite Group's OS/2 Programmer's Reference
By Asael Dror
Howard W. Sams and Company
ISBN <-> 0-672-22645-6.
621 pages
List price <-> $24.95 USA.
1989
If you own the OS/2 operating system, a text editor , and an assembler or any
OS/2 compiler, this book provides all the reference material you need to write
OS/2 application programs:
1. condensed, clear tutorials explaining major concepts such as multitasking,
including threads, processes, and screen groups; segment descriptors and
offsets; memory management of tasks; child processes; and much more.
2. Explanations of appropriate uses of important API functions, including
hard-to-find tips on programming techniques and known bugs.
3. Over 150 program examples.
4. Check boxes indicating at a glance API compatibility in protected mode or
in DOS mode with or without restrictions.
5. Handy pocket-sized, fold-out reference card of all OS/2 functions.
6. convenient jump tables indexed alphabetically and by subject, with page
references.
7. a separate disk with example listings available from the author.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.8. OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming for COBOL Programmers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming for COBOL Programmers
By Robert Chapman
QED Publishing Group
ISBN <-> 0-89435-439-6
484 pages
Includes disk
List price <-> $39.95 USA.
1993
This book gives you the techniques and skills you need to create business
applications using OS/2 2.X PM. You'll cover all aspects of PM from a simple
display only window application to a multiple window DLL-supported, SQL-based,
fully functioning application. Topics include: an introduction to OS/2 PM; an
introduction to current programming concepts associated with OS/2 PM; basic
functions needed to initiate a PM application; development and enhancement of a
PM application. You'll also get a diskette containing source code, object
code, executable code, SQL, transaction, input and output files, resource and
icon files -- everything covered in the book.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.17.9. Writing OS/2 Device Drivers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Writing OS/2 Device Drivers
By Raymond Webster
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN <-> 0-201-52234-9
Approx. 516 pages
List prices <-> $24.95 USA
1989
This book provides the application developer with a one-stop reference for
planning and implementing drivers in OS/2. Topics include: device driver
structure, device driver flow of execution, driver development strategies, i/o
packets, device helper services. Strategy packets, the exclusive means by which
requests for data are forwarded from the OS/2 file manager to the device driver
are presented in a convenient format that defines field contents for LENGTH,
UNIT, COMMAND, STATUS, RESERVED and LINKAGE.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18. Media Scan -- Items of Interest ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. WordPerfect 5.2 for OS/2 - Spring '93
2. To GUI or Not To Gui...
3. IBM Testing Peer Features for OS/2
4. New PKZIP Gets National Spotlight
5. Windows NT <> Late, Lite or Both?
6. IBM Previews Multimedia Workpad
7. Microsoft - The Good and the Bad
8. Who Says There's No Operating System Jokes?
9. The OS/2 Installation Blues...NOT!
10. To OS/2 or Not to OS/2, That is the Question
11. Separation of OS/2 Functions
12. Back to.....1987!
13. Hey, I Talked OS/2 Back In...1987!
14. About that CONFIG.SYS in OS/2...
15. Do You Know What SOM Is?
16. OS/2 with the CSD
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.1. WordPerfect 5.2 for OS/2 - Spring '93 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
WordPerfect 5.2 for OS/2 - Spring 1993
(PC Week -- January 25, 1993)
At the Windows and OS/2 Conference in San Jose, WordPerfect corporation
announced its WordPerfect 6.0 for OS/2 (and its DOS and Windows versions) will
be delayed to the end of the year. However, to meet OS/2 demand, it will
release a 16-bit WordPerfect 5.2 version this spring based on its Windows
features. It will include drag-and-drop and background priority. The article
mentioned Southern California Gas is using Microsoft Word for OS/2 which
Microsoft has said it's not going to upgrade. Lotus was stated to be testing a
32-bit version of Ami Pro for OS/2 but no release date was mentioned.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.2. To GUI or Not To Gui... ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To GUI or Not To GUI...
(Computerworld -- January 18, 1993)
Interesting Computerworld article on the cost to upgrade to a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) environment such as Windows or OS/2. Article cites a study that
says it costs $3,960 per unit to do so. This includes training, support plans
and hardware upgrades. Survey of 400 MIS managers said no one has measured the
savings, if there is any, of using a GUI interface. The main draw is the
ability to do "dynamic information sharing". This item report that the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation has approved OS/2 2.1. States that the American
Cancer Society is using OS/2 on servers, but users using text mode
applications. Cajun Electric Power Cooperative reportedly moved to OS/2
without a major upgrade of its machines.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.3. IBM Testing Peer Features for OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
IBM Testing Peer Features for OS/2
(PC Week - January 25, 1993)
It was reported that IBM was "alpha" testing software that would give users
peer networking capabilities. It was expected to be offered as an add on to
OS/2 2.0 or built into a peer version of the operating system. Still to be
made is a decision to base the peer services on IBM's LAN Server 3.0 NOS or
Novelle hardware. Several users were quoted giving IBM favorable reviews for
their approach versus Microsoft's "Windows for Workgroups."
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.4. New PKZIP Gets National Spotlight ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
New PKZIP Gets National Spotlight
(PC Week - January 18, 1993)
Probably one of the most famous shareware utilities gets its most recent
release reviewed in PC Week. The article said it didn't like the fact that new
zip files are incompatible with earlier versions of PKZip. It was given high
marks for its compression ratios, but its handling of small files received some
minuses. A new OS/2 version was reported to still be in development. For more
information, you can contact PKWare at (414) 354-8699 in Brown Deer, Wisconsin.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.5. Windows NT: Late, Lite or Both? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Windows NT: Late, Lite or Both?
(Computerworld - January 25, 1993)
Computerworld reported that Microsoft's Windows NT is starting to look like the
'early days of OS/2." Analysts and users were quoted in the article as
predicting NT will either be delayed in its release or stripped of
functionality to meet a May/June shipping date.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.6. IBM Previews Multimedia Workpad ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
IBM Previews Multimedia Workpad.
(PC Week - January 11, 1993)
At a recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, IBM demonstrated
the "Multimedia Workpad" - a 486SX system in a flat panel color thin-film
transistor screen touted as being able to serve as the nerve center for home
electronics like your TV and VCR and yes, even your air conditioning system.
This little gem uses a custom chip for full-motion video along with two digital
processors for video and audio. And it runs OS/2 with pen extensions along
with "touch" capabilities. This article says its due in 1994 with an estimated
initial price of around $7,000 but will be expected to drop to $1,500 - $2,500
about two years later. Start saving those pennies now...
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.7. Microsoft - The Good and the Bad ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Microsoft - The Good and the Bad
(PC Week - January 11, 1993)
PC Week columnist Christine Comaford writes an interesting essay with a basic
thrust -- Microsoft has good software and a bad attitude. Her vantage point is
from a corporate MIS function and cites several areas needed for improvement.
She says Microsoft doesn't bond with MIS (like assuring your customer Microsoft
will do what it takes to get it to work). Humbleness is seen as lacking --
folks are upset with Microsoft's arrogance and the always vapor-like promise of
doing Microsoft now because a newer version will have all the needed
features...at some unknown date in the future. And the sneer a customer
receives just because non-Microsoft products are used or even because a
mainframe/minicomputer environment is used. And what about that offensive
strategy that "business is war" -- an old 80's fad? Seemingly a message to
Microsoft and anyone else dealing with large customers -- treat us with a bit
of respect if you want our money. Give the customer what they want.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.8. Who Says There's No Operating System Jokes? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Who Says There's No Operating System Jokes?
(PC Week - January 11, 1993)
Ever wonder what driving to the store in a car running an operating system
would be like? Jim Louderback in PC Week came across a few chuckles we'll pass
along in our own way. Windows -- you drive your car slowlyto the store because
you've got a long, long freight train attached to it. Windows NT -- imagine
this -- you write a letter in your car that says "go to the store"; but you
stop and get out to mail it to your dashboard. And what about OS/2? Put 6,000
gallons of gas in your car; drive to your store with a motorcycle escort *and*
a marching band. But then you reach the halfway point and your car blows its
engine and the town to that great CPU in the sky. Some good pokes at Unix,
DOS, Pink, OS/400, C++, C, Assembly, etc. Who said computing has to be serious
all the time?
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.9. The OS/2 Installation Blues...NOT! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The OS/2 Installation Blues...NOT!
(Computerworld - January 11, 1993)
Tired of reading about OS/2's installation? Paul Gillin (an executive editor
at CW) decides to take a humoruous poke at installing OS/2. Talks of the
"convenient 20 floppy disks"; needing three months training as a Boeing 757
mechanic to install OS/2; dark tales of those error messages, getting a
"problem number" from IBM support, etc. But an editor's note at the end of the
article added aline stating he actually installed OS/2 and likes to avoid a
barrage of letters, I guess.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.10. To OS/2 or Not to OS/2, That is the Question ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To OS/2 or Not to OS/2, That is the Question
(Windows and DOS Users Guide - December 1992)
Ron Friedman writes an essay with the question -- if you're a DOS or Windows
user, is OS/2 for you and is it viable? Author feels you're a candidate for
OS/2 if you meet two out of five criteria: multiple operating environments, a
fast disk/file system, a GUI, a robust memory manager and true multitasking.
He also says if you've ever tried cooperative multitasking (ala Windows) while
opening files, running files or just printing, you'll like OS/2. He also feels
OS/2 is the choice for those 'mission critical applications' and is especially
strong in engineering, databases and client-server applications. And his final
word -- when he wants to get his work done, he uses OS/2; if he wants to tinker
around, he uses Windows.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.11. Separation of OS/2 Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Separation of OS/2 Functions
(PC Week - January 25, 1993
Computerworld - February 1,1993)
At the Client/Server Expo in San Jose, California, IBM was due to unveil the
separate, enhanced version of Communication Manager/2 and DBM/2. New features
of Comm Manager/2 were reported to be DOS and Windows client support, ability
to add up to 254 users, ISDN and frame relay connection to host, support for
APPN peer networking. The unbundling is meant to allow users to buy only the
features they need. But some users quoted questioned the advantages of this.
Computerworld noted that the Federal Reserve branch in Chicago was installing
OS/2 for 70 users. An announcement regarding a new IBM OS/2 application called
the Distributed Control Access Facility (DCAF) that gives Net View operators
remote control of OS/2 PM screens and Novell Netware servers is also expected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.12. Back To.....1987! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Back To.....1987!
(Personal Computing - October 1987)
Came across an old copy of a computer magazine from the era of Windows 2.0 and
the early OS/2. There's an article about "What Does the Graphics Interface
Mean to You?" Author Russ Lockwood wrote an essay about Digital Research's
Graphics Environment Manager(GEM), Microsoft's Windows, Apple's Finder for the
Macintosh and IBM's Presentation Manager. Windows 2.0 was touted as being able
to display "overlapping windows." Windows 2.0 was supposed to look and operate
the same as Presentation Manager per Microsoft marketing director Jeff Raikes.
Are you sitting down? The article said on page 143 that "...a 286 machine with
a 20mb hard disk is rapidly becoming the standard personal computer
configuration." It was predicted that these new-fangled GUI toys weren't going
to bury DOS any time soon as it would be a couple of years before the bulk of
software became available (has that changed even in 1993?). It mentioned that
in the MS-DOS world, the primary restraint from using GUI stuff was the lack of
Windows- and GEM-specific software. Although Microsoft and Digital Research
proudly boasted that more than 200 products are in development for their
systems. Sounds like history keeps repeating itself, eh?
And in the same issue is many lists of popular items and duds. Can you name the
top 10 software programs in 1987? In order they were listed as Lotus 1-2-3,
PageMaker, Dbase III+, Symphony, DisplayWrite IV , Word, WordPerfect,
AppleWorks, Excel, Works.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.13. Hey, I Talked OS/2 Back In...1987! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Hey, I Talked OS/2 Back In...1987!
(Personal Computing - October 1987)
Well, this issue has many guest columns by a few noteworthy folks. Thought some
of their expressed ideas might be interesting to mention. Alan Ashton,
president of WordPerfect Corp. thought OS/2 would be a viable force in the
market, based on IBM's mainframe operating system experience. But he also said
not everyone will need OS/2's features back in '87. Philippe Kahn, chairman of
Borland International, Inc. told us to forget TSR programs -- get on with
solutions that had powerful, integrated desktop systems like OS/2. He found it
exciting. And another software company chairman said that they were pushing to
build up the PC standard to give users the ability multiple applications
without running into any memory limitations; keep apps from interfering with
each other and build the GUI right into the core of the system. OS/2 pulls all
of it together. Yeah, Bill Gates said all that and more, back in 1987 as OS/2
was being readied for release.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.14. About That CONFIG.SYS in OS/2... ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
About That CONFIG.SYS in OS/2...
(PC Magazine - February 23, 1993)
Author Joe Salemi starts part one of a two part technical discussion of the
OS/2 CONFIG.SYS file. Mr. Salemi broke the file into several broad categories
for his discussion such as operating system commands, optional devices and
memory management. The article also points out 12 essential drivers needed in
every OS/2 CONFIG.SYS file for "proper operation". Some of the discussions
include the SWAPPATH statement, SET AUTOSTART=, IOPL=, LIBPATH=, IFS=, MEMMAN=
(said to be the most import OS/2 memory management command), etc. Good
discussion that will complement the OS/2 on line help system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.15. Do You Know What SOM Is? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Do You Know What SOM Is?
(Byte Magazine - January 1993)
Well-known author Barry Nance delivers an in-depth discussion of the foundation
on which OS/2's Work Place Shell is based -- the System Object Model or SOM.
It's described as an object-oriented programming tool for developers. A rather
technical article that describes various aspects such as SOM and the WPS, The
WPObject Class, the 1-2-3 Worksheet Object, SOM appeal and the Drawbacks. He's
sold on SOM in terms of helping him write better programs -- better quality
software, better reliability and easier maintenance. But a drawback is that it
supports only C right now, but IBM is said to be readying its C++ compiler
somewhere down the line. Included are some programming examples of a SOM
object and its uses.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.18.16. OS/2 with the CSD ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 With The CSD
(Byte Magazine - February 1993)
Seems Byte is a little late with Mark Minasi's article about the ServicePak
released for OS/2 last year, but he offers an enthusiastic review of what he's
used. He also offers good comments about the PDK CD-ROM, especially the OS/2
Freebies. Claims he's found more on this disk that he got on his original OS/2
1.0 Software Developers Kit for $3000. And expresses his pleasure in
discovering Visual REXX (which we saw demo'd at last month's meeting). Article
was written in November 1992 according to the author.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.19. Consumer Advocate ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OS/2 Monthly, HyperAccess/5 and Open Shutter
By Dave Sichak
San Diego OS/2 User Group
This month it's time for a little follow up from our column we wrote in our
December issue. I recently posted a note asking the whereabouts of OS/2
Monthly -- the month of January had come and gone and no magazine. In response
to my post titled "OS/2 Monthly -- Not!", I got a reply from one of their
contributing editors, Timur Tabi. Here's his response for the problems they've
had.
Original from Fidonet Echo OS/2 on Feb 11-93
19:38
Number:1916;
Origin: OS/2 Shareware BBS, Fairfax, VA
(703) 385-4325
1:109/347
From Timur Tabi, Contributing Editor for OS/2 Monthly:
DS>I think many of us are getting rather perturbed
DS>at your publication's abilities to get the
DS>magazine out on time. I think your editor
DS>Joel Siragher owes us a bit more details
DS>as to the real problems whatever they may be.
"Okay, here are the real reasons:
December issue - late because the printers couldn't get it right. We had to
switch printers when we were supposed to mail issues. I don't know exactly what
the problems were.
January (aka February) issue - 1st attempt at trying to use all OS/2
applications for the issue. We tried it with Corel Draw 2.5, but it seems to
have a bug in its graphics export features. After doing all the graphics, it
turned out that we couldn't export any of them for the printers. So we had to
switch to Micrografx and try it again.
So, the deal is: we would normally be on schedule, but since we don't have a
major-professional production staff, and since 90 per cent of the staff
(including me) work on the magazine in our SPARE TIME, it's no wonder there are
delays.
I spoke with Joel the other day. He's confident that future issues from now
will appear on a timely basis."
HyperAccess / 5andOpenShutter
And we don't always have to report "bad" news in this column. I want to let our
readers know when we have good experiences, too.
First, I've been shopping around for a good OS/2 based communications program.
Lucky me, I got to read the review last month for HyperAccess/5 from the folks
at Hilgraeve, Inc. Just as advertised in that report, I was able to get the
$99.50 upgrade price. It was promptly mailed. And when I included a note with
my registration card about something that I felt wasn't covered well enough in
the manuals, I even got a written note from Jeff Beamsley, the director of
sales. This all in the time in between issues of our newsletter.
And perhaps you've noticed some screen shots in this issue. Pretty sharp, eh?
These were done with a program called "Open Shutter" a screen capture and
conversion utility for OS/2 2.0 from the folks at One Up Corporation. I found
out about this company from a visit to their booth at the OS/2 room in Comdex
and was looking through some files, trying to find something to help me do some
screen captures that would enhance our newsletter when necessary. I gave them a
call and got it in the mail promptly.
Perhaps this is a mini-software review, but this program is simple and yet,
powerful. It comes with a 21 page manual -- but I've yet to consult it. It is
that easy to use -- point, click, select, save. You can save the same image in
two formats at the same time. I have to save the images both in a Wordperfect
readable format (i.e., *.pcx) and a PM Bitmap form for use in our *.inf version
of the newsletter. And because I told them I had a shareware or is it freeware
OS/2 screen capture program, I got it at the upgrade price of $19.95. The
regular price is $59.95. If you're looking for ways to document to others what
you're doing in OS/2, this is a must-have. Give One Up a call at (800)
678-01UP (translation: (800) 678-0187.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.20. More Late News...BackMaster Availability ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
More Late News...BackMaster Availability
By Lane Lester
Original from Fidonet Echo OS/2, February 10, 1993
See our story on BackMaster features
elsewhere in this issue.
In the latest issue of OS/2 Professional is an ad for the BackMaster backup
program. I've tried the demo and liked it, so I gave MSR Development a call
(409) 564-1862. It will list for $80, but the ad said only $50 until January
31, 1993! Seeing as how I got the magazine on February 9, I asked if they were
extending the offer.
Their support person replied that since they have had to slip the release date,
they will be extending the offer one month past the release date. I left my
name for them to call when they start shipping. I appreciate and want to
support these companies who are pricing their products in line with DOS
applications and not with the premiums that OS/2 software applications used to
sell for.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.21. Coming Attractions in March! ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Even as we close down the February issue of the newsletter, we're already
thinking ahead to March. We've had to chop a couple of good ones this month --
a detailed review from CompuServe's OnLine Forum, a recent very well done
review of the Lotus just released OS/2 applications and some features on REXX
and Visual REXX. We're also planning a review of CorelDraw for OS/2 2.5 --
we'll see how it compares with the Windows version we've used.
And you can be sure we'll pass along any tips we get from this month's meeting
on putting those OS/2 mini applications to use so we can all put the desktop to
better use.
And if you like what you're seeing, let us know! We'd love to hear from you.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22. OS/2 BBS's ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
BBS Introduction
Sysop Spotlight - Adolph Weidanz
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Singapore
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Deleware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Jersey
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.1. BBS Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Those of you who feel like a "treat" on your phone bill once in a while, or are
lucky enough to half a portable PC and modem when you travel, we came across a
rather extensive listing put together by Dave Fisher of OS/2 type Bulletin
Boards. Space limits this month prevent us from listing all the details he has
for each BBS, but we've tried to include a couple from every state in the US
(Notice and hint to you sysops...not all states are represented.) and a few
foreign countries, too.
We've got more reserved for next month, too. Got a favorite OS/2 BBS you'd
like to see listed? Send us a note.
Dave Fisher's list is a compilation of OS/2 BBS's across the world. If you
wish to make an addition or correction to his list, he's asked that you please
netmail your BBS information to Dave Fisher at LiveNet, 1:170/110@fidonet.org.
For the newsletter, I've sorted the in alphabetical order by Country for the
international ones and by state for those in the USA to make it easier to find
one close to you. His file has other details related to these BBS's but we
didn't have room, okay? The file we got a hold of showed that the last update
was September 7, 1992.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.2. Sysop Spotlight - Adolph Weidanz ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
But this month we'll single out one particular BBS and its sysop. Why? Well,
he was the first to respond to a general inquiry I made on the Fidonet OS/2
area to provide information about an OS/2 specific BBS to add to our listing.
The Gold Pegasus
BBS Sysop <-> Adolph Weidanz
Running Maximus/Binkley using OS/2 versions
Bremerton, Washington
Phone: (206) 698-8404
Fidonet: 1:350/35
Eznet: 255:1206/101 and 0
Adolph says he carries all of the Backbone'd OS/2 areas and is the Filbone
center for the Fernwood OS2 stuff in this area. See what happens when you
respond to my messages -- ya get special treatment...<G>.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.3. Australia ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Graham Stair
3M Australia
+61-2-498-9184
Australia
2. Alan Salmon
PC User's Group
+61-6-259-1244
Australia
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.4. Belgium ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Bas Heijermans
Moving Sound OS/2 BBS
+32-3-3850748
Belgium
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.5. Canada ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Kevin Lowey
Univ. of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4857
Canada
2. Evan Smith
ECS Net
(403) 253-5996
Canada
3. Ian Evans
Baudeville BBS
(416) 283-0114
Canada
4. Herbert Tsui
BBS Council
(604) 275-6883
Canada
5. Jerry Stevens
The Locutory
(613) 722-0489
Canada
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.6. Denmark ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Rene Carlsen
OS/2 Task and FrontDoor H
+45-98451070
Denmark
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.7. Germany ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Ulrich Roeding
BOX/2
+49-89-6019677
Germany
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.8. Italy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Luigi Ravina
Italy Network
+39-11-8180069
Italy
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.9. Netherlands ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Peter Smink
BBS The Experiment
+31-1150-15245
Netherlands
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.10. Norway ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Terje Slydahl
PerlePorten
+47-83-33003
Norway
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.11. Singapore ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Ivan Leong
Miqas/2 Singapore
+65-755-6463
Singapore
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.12. Switzerland ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Alex Wyss
Gepard's Oracle Zuerich
+41-1-3637037
Switzerland
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.13. United Kingdom ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mike Gove
MonuSci BBS
+44-0-454-633197
United Kingdom
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.14. Arizona ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mike Mahoney
Emerald Isle, The
(602) 749-8638
Arizona
2. Frank Ward
Encounter, The
(602) 892-1853
Arizona
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.15. California ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Patrick O'Riva
AsmLang and OS/2
(408) 259-2223
California
2. Michael Nelson
SeaHunt BBS
(415) 431-0473
California
3. Michael Cummings
Zzyzx Road OS/2 BBS
(619) 579-0135
El Cajon, California
4. Craig Swanson
OS/2 Connection
(619) 558-9475
San Diego, California
5. Chuck Gilmore
Magnum BBS
(805) 582-9306
California
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.16. Colorado ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. William Herrera
Cuerna Verde
(719) 545-8572
Colorado
2. Randy Edwards
Socialism OnLine!
(719) 392-7781
Colorado
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.17. Connecticut ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Chris Regan
Storm Front - OS/2, The
(203) 234-0824
Connecticut
2. Felix Tang
Excelsior, The
(203) 466-1826
Connecticut
3. Emmitt Dove
Fernwood
(203) 483-0348
Connecticut
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.18. Deleware ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. John Tarbox
Singer Bear BBS
(302) 984-2238
Deleware
2. Scott Street
Space Station Alpha
(302) 653-1458
Deleware
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.19. Florida ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mark Wheeler
SandDollar, The
(407) 784-4507
Florida
2. Don Bauer
OS2 Exchange
(904) 739-2445
Florida
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.20. Georgia ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. IBM
IBM National Support Ce
(404) 835-6600
Georgia
2. IBM
IBM National Support Ce
(404) 835-5300
Georgia
3. Ed June
Information Overload
(404) 471-1549
Georgia
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.21. Hawaii ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Craig Oshiro
Ghostcomm Image Gallery
(808) 456-8510
Hawaii
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.22. Illinois ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Bill Cook
GREATER CHICAGO Online!
(708) 895-4042
Illinois
2. Bogie Bugsalewicz
I CAN! BBS
(312) 736-7434
Illinois
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.23. Indiana ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mike Phillips
Catacombs, The
(317) 525-7164
Indiana
2. Jay Tipton
Play Board, The
(219) 744-4908
Indiana
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.24. Kansas ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Troy Majors
Byte Bus, The
(316) 683-1433
Kansas
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.25. Louisiana ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Stan Brohn
HelpNet of Baton Rouge
(504) 273-3116
Louisiana
2. Jim Sterrett
Padded Cell BBS, The
(504) 340-7027
Louisiana
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.26. Maryland ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. James Chance
Last Relay, The
(410) 793-3829
Maryland
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.27. Michigan ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Dave Shoff
Cornerstone BBS, The
(616) 465-4611
Michigan
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.28. Minnesota ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Brady Flowers
Oberon Software
(507) 388-1154
Minnesota
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.29. Missouri ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Woody Sturges
OS/2 Woodmeister, The
(314) 446-0016
Missouri
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.30. New Jersey ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Bob Germer
Capital City BBS
(609) 386-1989
New Jersey
2. Mike Fuchs
Dog's Breakfast, The
(908) 506-0472
New Jersey
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.31. Nevada ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Kerry Flint
Caddis OS/2 BBS
(702) 453-6687
Nevada
2. Dennis Conley
Communitel OS/2 BBS
(702) 399-0486
Nevada
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.32. New York ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mikel Beck
Kind Diamond's Realm
(516) 736-3403
New York
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.33. North Carolina ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Thomas Bradford
Backdoor BBS
(919) 799-0923
North Carolina
2. Richard Lee
Psychotronic BBS
(919) 286-7738
North Carolina
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.34. Ohio ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Mark Lehrer
Akron Anomoly, The
(216) 688-6383
Ohio
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.35. Oklahoma ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Bill Schnell
Asylum BBS, The
(918) 832-1462
Oklahoma
2. Scott Dickason
BBS/2
(918) 743-1562
Oklahoma
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.36. Oregon ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Bill Taylor
Integrated Media Servic
(503) 667-2649
Oregon
2. Paul Breedlove
Multi-Net
(503) 883-8197
Oregon
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.37. Pennsylvania ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Louis F. Ursini
Quantum Leap
(215) 967-9018
Pennsylvania
2. Ed Barboni
System-2 RBBS
(215) 631-0685
Pennsylvania
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.38. South Carolina ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Paul Beverly
PMSC OnLine Resource
(803) 735-6101
South Carolina
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.39. Tennessee ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Operand BBS
Lonnie Wall
(901) 753-3738
Tennessee
2. Edward Owens
Looking Glass, The
(901) 872-4386
Tennessee
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.40. Texas ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Robert McA
Live-Wire
(214) 307-8119
Texas
2. Doug Palmer
Rock BBS, The
(512) 654-9792
Texas
3. David Dozier
Roach Coach, The
(713) 343-0942
Texas
4. Ken Rucker
RucK's Place/2
(817) 485-8042
Texas
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.41. Virginia ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Pete Norloff
OS/2 Shareware
(703) 385-4325
Virginia
2. Joe Salemi
Max's Doghouse
(703) 548-7849
Virginia
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.22.42. Washington ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. LeRoy DeVries
Sno-Valley Software Exc
(206) 880-6575
Washington
2. Rodney Lorimor
Gecko Control
(509) 244-0944
Washington
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.23. Seen Our Electronic Editions? ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Since we came out with our newsletter, we've had numerous inquiries and
requests to put it in electronic form, too. And we listened to you and got it
done. You can read the OS/2 INF version by using OS/2's "view" utility. Look
for a file called "SDIN9301.LZH" on your local BBS. And to help others learn
about OS/2 who don't have it yet, we've also got an ASCII edition -- look for a
file called "SDAS9301.LZH."
And it goes without saying, that the February files to look for are
"SDIN9302.LZH" for the OS/2 INF version and "SDAS9302.LZH" for the ASCII
version. But you wouldn't be reading this now if you didn't know that right?
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.24. How to Get a Copy of the Newsletter or Contact Us ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
San Diego OS/2 User Group
P.O. Box 13346
San Diego, CA 92039-3346
January 1993 marks the release of the second issue of our monthly newsletter.
We've noticed interest in it from people outside of the San Diego area and
would therefore like to provide a newsletter for any and all interested OS/2
users and potential users, including those outside of our area.
As we are an informal volunteer user group, we don't have fees or charge
subscriptions for the newsletter. So far we've been financing user group
activities out of our own pockets. But this could get to be financially
burdensome if many people outside of the San Diego area would like to have the
newsletter mailed to them.
We've come up with a tentative plan to address this issue in a way we feel will
be fair and reasonable to all. Our intent is to try this plan for a few months
and then evaluate how well it worked and make adjustments if necessary.
If you'd like a sample issue of the San Diego OS/2 Newsletter, please send a
self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage to cover two ounces ($0.52
in the USA) to our address listed at the bottom of this announcement. If you'd
like more than one issue, send as many SASE envelopes as issues you'd like to
receive.
Since the newsletter costs more than just postage, we also have to get funding
from people who are interested in it to help pay for duplicating costs, the
post office box, and other newsletter related expenses.
After some discussion, we've decided that for now the best way to be fair to
all concerned is to ask for a donation to help cover newsletter expenses.
We'll leave the amount up to you, suggesting that you are the best judge of
what you feel is appropriate after you've seen an issue of the newsletter.
Personal checks are completely OK as these are donations, not subscriptions.
You can make out any donation check to "Dave Sichak" who is the editor of the
newsletter. We'll use any donations we receive for covering newsletter
expenses.
If you'd like to contribute an article to the newsletter, we welcome your
contribution in that regard also. If we use it, you would be entitled to a
complimentary copy of the newsletter in which we used your material.
We have an idea list and some hints at what we'd like your articles to include.
Let us know if you are are interested in contributing articles and would like a
copy of this list. You can submit material via US Mail or via electronic mail
at the addresses listed below. Here's our mailing address:
San Diego OS/2 User Group
P.O. Box 13346
San Diego, CA 92039-3346
If you'd like to get in touch with somebody via electronic mail, you can
contact the following people:
SAN DIEGO OS/2 USER GROUP ORGANIZER
Craig Swanson
Fidonet:
1:202/514
Internet:
Craig_Swanson@f514.n202.z1.fidonet.org
EDITOR
Dave Sichak
Fidonet:
1:202/514
Internet:
Dave_Sichak@f514.n202.z1.fidonet.org