Reformat Утилита для форматирования USB флешек, USB винчестеров (для совместимости с OS/2)

What to port to OS/2?

The topic of porting (import) was discussed since 2008, 2010. 1) It's clear that OS/2 receives new software thanks to porting of linux software. 2) YES, we need libraries (dlls), VIO (text mode) applications = engines, code with complex algorithms inside. 3) NO, it's necessary prohibit porting of large ready-for-use apps which This medium size and large apps are debugged, powerful and easily kill our OS/2 native, shareware apps (= kill OS/2 developers).

"Native" simple apps

How to stimulate the development of simple native programs? (small)

Answer: let's publish 20 -- 50 templates of applications. 20 modern examples -- will give 100 new apps in the next 12 monthes.

(Application X)

[in development] Install this application to every OS/2 computer.

eComStation developer

eCo Software was the leading developer of modules for eComStation 2.0

What application to develop for OS/2?

It's clear that we need QR-code library so other developers can create some Solutions based on OS/2.

Multi-language of OS/2

eCo Software have create LANGE library for the developers. All messages in the code of your program are written on english. The library loads translated text from resource file.

Device drivers in OS/2

Major part of OS/2 drivers are universal. Ethernet drivers are full-featured, Video: VESA with acceleration, Audio - based on linux ALSA.

You can't stop time flow..

When UEFI and other barriers appeared, we said: it's not important what is changing in the computers. You can always install OS/2 to Used Core 2 Duo PC.

Time goes and we see that OS/2 must support new models of computers because old generations are not available. don't fit the requirements.

Voice control in OS/2

Voice control was integrated to OS/2 Warp 4 in 1996

ArcaOS 5.1.1 whatsnew - PNG icons

PNG icons on Desktop

PNG icons on Desktop. (instead of ancient .ico designed in 1994)

OS/2 can't access memory

Usually OS/2 can use 4 Gb (3.5 Gb) of RAM. BUT, For new computers (let's say, manufactured after 2017 and newer), OS/2 can access 2 Gb, 1.5 Gb or less.

Check more reports about tested hardware

Wizard (Russia)

Wizard is designing for OS/2 since 2004.

Joachim Benjamins (Netherlands)

Joachim was working in Mensys BV since 90-th. and was managing eComStation development. Later, in ~ 2015 Mensys couldn't continue the development. Joachim doesn't participate in chats or projects currently.

More OS/2 people

Stream: ArcaOS 5 - ghost of OS/2

Youtube video, russian language

(not translated)

Main idea: during two hours people are discussing OS/2 without knowing what is it.

How to setup USB Audio card?

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about OS/2, adding USB audio card

Warpstock Europe 2016

Interview with Keith ..

video

Warpstock 2025

(let's find info, do we have the conference in 2025?)

Joachim Benjamins

was working in Mensys BV

(not related to OS/2)