Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 21:49:29 +0200 From: "EMEA WarpService" Subject: NewsFlash EWWS - Issue May 2002 Dear all, this is your latest EWWS NewsFlash. This issue covers: - a) OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 2 Version 4.52 FixPak 1 (XR_F001) available - b) IBM ThinkPad T30 with OS/2 support announced - c) Software Choice at Amazon - d) IBM Networks Primary Logon Client 4.5 including Windows XP Support - e) IBM OS/2 Strategy for 2002 - f) New Epson printer support coming soon - g) VirtualPC TTT class coming +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ a) OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 2 Version 4.52 FixPak 1 (XR_F001) available The first FixPak for CP 2 is available via SoftwareChoice. Attention: This FixPak includes important fixes for Intel Pentium 4 Systems with more than 512 MB of RAM and for systems dumping on large IDE drives (using LBA). In order to install CP 2 on a Pentium 4 system with more than 512 MB of RAM, you need to apply the corresponding fix (p4fix.zip) to your installation media before installation. We recommend using updated boot diskettes instead of burning an updated installation CD-ROM unless you are very familiar with bootable OS/2 CD-ROMs. Get the FixPak from http://www3.software.ibm.com/cgi-bin/asd/priv/rsudl/images/xr_f001 (english version) http://www3.software.ibm.com/cgi-bin/asd/priv/rsudl/images/xrgf001 (german version) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ b) IBM ThinkPad T30 with OS/2 support announced This is an excerpt from http://www.ibmlink.ibm.com/emealets&parms=H_ERIFZG020251 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following operating systems support the ThinkPad T30 computer: -OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 2 Version 4.52 with FixPak XR_F001 or later (Note 1) -OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 1 Version 4.51 with FixPak XR_C002 or later -OS/2 Warp 4.0 with FixPak XR_M016 or later and Device Driver FixPak XR_D002 or later OS/2 Warp V4.0 Limitations: -For OS/2 operating system, the standby and hibernation power management functions are not supported. -OS/2 users should not enter suspend/hibernation mode with an Ethernet or token-ring card installed. ***Sidenote: In contrast to the limitations stated above, suspending a ThinkPad does work well in the following scenarios: - Use e100b.os2 (Intel(R) PRO PCI Driver) v4.35 or later for the built in MiniPCI Ethernet card. This driver will be released on DDPak as soon as testing has been finished successfully. - Use ibmtokcs.os2 (unmodified from Convenience Pak) for IBM Turbo 16/4 PCMCIA Token Ring adapters. An overview of updated drivers needed to run OS/2 on a T30 can be found at http://www7.software.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf/4eddaa42e99c19e186256a700058020a/8dc8006e4d79dd5286256ba60059c245?OpenDocument and http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/MIGR-42358.html?lang=en_US&page=brand&brand=root&doctype=&subtype=Cat The video driver available for download there is Scitech Display Doctor 7.09-RC6. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ c) Software Choice at Amazon We have often been asked where to get the Software Choice subscription from. Amazon is now offering Software Choice, so you can easily order it from http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y03Y3828914Y2832434/qid=1020157828/sr=1-3/103-0127463-0306267 Dollar: 170.63 German users can use http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005QZSG/qid=1020157540/sr=8-2/ref=sr_aps_prod_2_2/302-4428764-9480835 Euro: 296.54 P.S.: No, we do not know why the german version is so much more expensive... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ d) IBM Networks Primary Logon Client 4.5 including Windows XP Support If you look at the Software Choice site, you will find the XP PLC since 07. Mai 2002 IBM Networks Primary Logon Client 4.5 for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional With this client, Windows(R) clients can interoperate IBM OS/2 Warp Server for e-business and can access their domain resources, including support for home directories, logon assignments, network applications, and logon scripts. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ e) IBM OS/2 Strategy for 2002 IBM Software Group's strategy for 2002 can be seen online at http://www.ibm.com/software/os/warp/strategy There is also a PDF version available for download. Of interest is the information on defect support: It will expire for Warp Server for e-business on May 31, 2002 and for IBM WorkSpace On-Demand 2.0 on December 31, 2002 IBM plans to provide defect support for Convenience Packages through December 31, 2004. No FixPaks or service refreshes are planned for Java 1.1.8 or Netscape 4.61. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ f) New Epson printer support coming soon Epson gave zus notice on an upcoming drop of EPOMNI coming mid of June, supporting the following printer models: - EPSON Stylus C60 - EPSON Stylus C70 - EPSON Stylus C80 Also, it seems, that Epson is investigating on supporting newer models of the Photo printers. We will post an update, as soon as we receive any news. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ g) VirtualPC TTT class coming We are currently working on sheduling a 3-day "teach-the-teacher" class on VirtualPC, both the OS/2 and the Windows version. This class we cover all insights, tuning, optimizations, enabling / disabling features, working with additions, dealing with the Virtual switch and so on. Primarily this class will be for IBM internals (ITS projects and support) and Business Partners, both with current need in customer projects. Everybody else will be put on standby and be confirmed on short notice, if space permits. Shedule currently includes a class in Europe (Germany, area of Cologne) and USA (most likely Atlanta). Please sent mail to emeawarpatde.ibm.com, requesting update on VPC-TTT-Class, if you are interested to attend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ That's it for now. Stay tuned for the next NewsFlash. Warm regards.