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From: benson@cds-inc.com                                06-Dec-99 15:01:05
  To: All                                               06-Dec-99 19:57:15
Subj: Back Again/2000 now available!

From: benson@cds-inc.com (Brad Benson)

Back Again/2000 for OS/2 now available
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    CDS is pleased to announce that Back Again/2000 is now available!
    Back Again/2000 is a completely new backup and recovery application
    for IBM's OS/2 Warp and Warp Server operating systems.  In addition,
    existing Back Again/2 Personal, Professional, and Enterprise
    customers are entitled to a limited time upgrade price of just 49.00
    USD for Back Again/2000 Workstation and 99.00 USD for Back Again/2000
    Server!

    Back Again/2000 has many new features and capabilities not found in
    any other OS/2 backup utility.  These new features make protecting
    your OS/2 workstation or server easier and faster than ever before :

    - Backup and Restore HotStarts
      HotStarts provide a "wizard" approach to backup and restore
      operations and guide you through a backup or restore operation one
      step at time.

    - Entirely new media library system
      The new media library system records the location of backed up
      data quickly and efficiently, and is fully searchable.  The
      compressed format also means that the database files require only
      one-third as much storage space as Back Again/2 Professional v4.x.

    - BAIIREXX, the Back Again/2000 REXX function library 
      The REXX function library extends the REXX procedures language
      with a number of media handling functions, allowing a script to
      easily initialize or query the contents of a tape.

    - CLTAPE, a command line tape tool    
      CLTAPE provides a number of media management functions which can
      be issued directly from a command prompt or called by a batch file
      or other application.

    - Disaster Recovery HotStart
      The Disaster Recovery HotStart is an all new tool specifically
      designed for the disaster recovery process.  Instead of using the
      command line restore tool as in the  past, the Disaster Recovery
      HotStart focuses on making the disaster recovery process as
      painless as possible.

    - New backup scheduler
      The new backup scheduler daemon allows backup operations to be run
      to be run without requiring that Back Again/2000 be running.  The
      It replaces the built-in scheduler in Back Again/2.

    - All new tape driver subsystem
      Back Again/2000 is not dependent on OS2SCSI.DMD as is Back
      Again/2; instead, it communicates directly with the SCSI or IDE
      driver.  

    - New tape format
      Back Again/2000 uses the Microsoft Tape Format, which is
      compatible with a wide range of other backup applications
      including Back Again II on Windows 95/98/NT as well as the Windows
      NT backup applet.

    - Access Control List (ACL) backup and restore
      Back Again/2000 Server is the first commercial backup application
      that can backup and restore individual ACL's on a file by file (or
      directory) basis.  No more "All or nothing" ACL restores or
      shelling out and running aclback/aclrest.

    - Autoloader Support Module
      Back Again/2000 Server supports the most popular tape autoloaders
      and libraries with the optional Autoloader Support Module.
      Administrators will appreciate the flexible tape handling features
      and automated cleaning ASM offers.

    SPECIAL BONUS!!  If you take advantage of either the Back Again/2000
    Workstation or Back Again/2000 Server offer before December 31,
    1999, CDS will ship the product for FREE!  It's our way of thanking
    you for showing your support for Back Again/2000.  In addition, we
    will also offer a $20.00 discount on Back Again II for Windows 98 or
    a $40.00 discount on Back Again II Workstation for Windows NT
    Workstation if the order is placed at the same time.

    Place your order today on CDS' secure commerce server at
    http://www.cds-inc.com or you may call toll free 800-284-4156.
    International customers please call 651-730-4156 or fax your order
    to 651-730-4156.  American Express, Visa, and Master card accepted.
    CDS stands behind all its products with our hassle-free 30-day money
    back guarantee.

            Remember: It's Never too Late - With Back Again/2000

Brad Benson, Software Engineer
CDS, Inc.
benson@cds-inc.com

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From: os2.guide@about.com                               08-Dec-99 16:41:24
  To: All                                               09-Dec-99 22:41:11
Subj: New Edition of Focus on OS/2 now online

From: "Walter Metcalf" <os2.guide@about.com>

OS/2 PEER NETWORKING

Join us as we start a new series on Setting Up a Home Network on Warp 4.

The article can be found at
http://os2.about.com/compute/os2/library/weekly/aa120899.htm.

The rest of the site, which now contains 1084 links, can be found at
http://os2.about.com.

.................................
Walter Metcalf
About.com Guide to OS/2
http://os2.about.com
email: os2.guide@about.com
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From: os2user@colba.net                                 09-Dec-99 13:10:24
  To: All                                               09-Dec-99 22:41:11
Subj: Montreal OS/2 u.g. December 15th meeting

From: Gilbert Lefebvre <os2user@colba.net>

Les Utilisateurs d'OS/2 de Montreal
                     The Montreal OS/2 Users Group

Ordre du jour de la r‚union du 15 d‚cembre 1999
   Agenda of meeting of December 15th, 1999

19:00  	Ouverture de l'assembl‚e / Meeting opening
	avec / with Gilbert Lefebvre

19:15  	smp sur OS/2 Wseb dans un environnement de station de travail/
	smp on OS/2 Wseb in a workstation environment
	avec / with Gilbert Lefebvre
	Voyez … quel point smp (double microprocesseurs) est utilise sous Wseb
	See to what extent smp (two cpus) is used under Wseb

20:00 	Pause-cafe / Coffee break

20:30	Tirage et discussion sur les presentations futures /
	Future presentations discussion and drawing

P.S.  La contribution d'entree est de 5.00$ par personne /
         Entrance contribution is $5.00 per person

	La reunion aura lieu a la / meeting's address
             TOUR IBM/MARATHON 
             1250 Rene Levesque Ouest
             7ieme etage / 7th floor
             Montreal

N.B.  N'oubliez pas de rapporter votre disquette d'enregistrement /
      Don't forget to bring back your registration diskette.
 
      Disquette d'enregistrement remise aux nouveaux membres /
      New comers receive a registration diskette.

      Notre site sur Internet / Our Web site on Internet
      http://www.contact.net/os2/
      Courriel / Internet E-Mail
      os2user@colba.net

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From: swanee@pillarsoft.net                             08-Dec-99 00:48:18
  To: All                                               09-Dec-99 22:41:11
Subj: SFX Installer updated

From: Wayne Swanson <swanee@pillarsoft.net>

The SFX Installer has been updated and is now online at
http://www.pillarsoft.net


WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE

1) Complete redesign of interface 
2) Multiple level directory creation
3) Added "sample3.cmd" with more messagebox calls
4) Put separator bar between "Save Archive Setup" and "Save Default
Setup"
5) Put the currently selected setup into the title bar
6) When doing a "Save" the drop-down list is filled out with the current
setup
7) Add "show sample scripts" button
8) Added Unselect button on plugin page
9) Solved Object Rexx problem but needs an outside unlock (18k) utility


SFX INFORMATION

The SFX Installer offers the first one file archive/installation tool
widely available on the OS/2 platform. It marries the installation tool
for your software and it's own setup tools into one friendly package for
point and click installation setups that are personalized for your
software. SFX allows you to build an archive in standard or
self-extracting format, with or without the installer.

There are no cryptic scripts to learn to write other than any
setupstrings (samples provided) you need to place folders and icons on
the desktop. The installation setup tool allows you to point and click a
complete setup. When you are satisfied with how the archive should be
setup you can save all the information and recall it when needed.  SFX
will save and retrieve as many setups as you have disk space for and
will help the author of multiple programs to keep them organized. It can
also be used as a general zip file distribution builder as well.

The SFX Installer includes several novel details for the software
distributer including:

1) Dll and help file placement (and tracking) into existing LIBPATH and
SET HELP directories so your user may avoid adding to these paths and
also avoid rebooting before usage.

2) An uninstallation script is written at install time specific to the
users installation that will, track all files your program has installed
and remove any WPS objects created at installation time. This uninstall
script can be modified if needed via a plugin.

3) Authors can make use of Plugin scripts to overcome any installation
limitations that your installations need to perform.  (examples
included)


Although the installer is distributed as shareware through BMT Micro (
http://www.bmtmicro.com ), we invite freeware authors to use the
installer free of charge as a small token of appreciation for their
selfless work. Please read the license for more details.

More information and downloads are available at:
http://www.pillarsoft.net

Wayne Swanson
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email: swanee@pillarsoft.net
PillarSoft: http://www.pillarsoft.net
Developers of: WarpZip, DeskTop Backup (DTB), SFX Installer
               ShowTime/2 and the Enhanced E Editors
Vice President: VOICE (Virtual OS/2 International Consumer Education)
VOICE: http://www.os2voice.org
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From: swanee@pillarsoft.net                             08-Dec-99 00:49:24
  To: All                                               09-Dec-99 22:41:11
Subj: WarpZip updated

From: Wayne Swanson <swanee@pillarsoft.net>


WarpZip is now available as version 2.4

Information, screenshots and fully functional copies of are available at
http://www.pillarsoft.net/warpzip.html


NEW IN THIS RELEASE

This release comes quickly on the heels of v2.3 but we have added a new
feature that we felt deserved to see the light of day. It is a type of
seamless install from zip archives. Double-clicking on any install.exe
or setup.exe in the viewer automatically sets the archive up to do an
installation. Afterward the user can press the "Clean up" button to have
WarpZip take care of the mess.


WARPZIP OVERVIEW

WarpZip is the latest in Zip and OS/2 "Packed" file management. Beneath
WarpZip's stunning interface you will find some revolutionary and
powerful functions that will save both time and effort and boost your
productivity.

The integration of a directory tree as part of the interface makes
unarchiving complete archives or just selected file(s) from an archive
to any directory as simple as a 3 inch drag and drop, to ANYWHERE on
your drives. If you don't have the directory you want, create it! You
can also open any folder from the directory tree for drag and drop
operations. Drag files into or out of archives. Delete any directory or
even complete directory trees from WarpZip!


DOWNLOAD PREPROCESSOR

No more manually selecting a directory when downloading from NS.
WarpZip's Download PreProcessor allows your browsing sessions to sport
one click downloads that obey your every whim. It will selectively move
your downloaded zip files to any directory you choose, test them for
integrity, virus test them and queue them up for later review by
WarpZip. All this is handled seamlessly in the background while you
spend your online time making your browser session count. When you're
offline, WarpZip will be waiting with the list of files you've
downloaded. It will automatically load them in it's queue on startup and
present you with any test results you may have requested.


PACKED FILES?

OS/2 Packed file extensions can have "_" or "@" or no extension at all.
So how do you locate them? Better yet, how do you locate and see what
files are archived inside of them? We are unaware of any software that
will help you find those almost unrecognizable OS/2 packed files except
WarpZip. Of course, dragging a file out of them or viewing them is as
easy as working with a zip archive.


SEARCH FACILITIES

WarpZip will search a directory, directory tree, hard disk or CD for zip
files as well as OS/2 packed files. It will add or delete files from
archives, view files in archives or you can test run them (to do an
installation, for example) and let WarpZip clean up after you. You can
test zip files or run virus scans, view bitmaps, grep, build self
extractors, copy, move, rename, delete... well... you get the picture...


INSTALLATION DETAILS

During installation WarpZip will allow you to use existing paths for
dll's etc. and keep track of them for you. It will write an uninstall
script specific to your installation should you decide to remove the
program at a later date. No forgotten file clutter...


ERATTA

WarpZip licenses are available at BMT Micro ($29)
http://www.bmtmicro.com

After visiting with many of you at WarpStock, (Arkay brought this to my
attention) it has become apparent that we haven't been able to make it
all clear about what WarpZip really does. Because I can't demo it very
easily here, I would hope that you all would take the opportunity to
download a fully functional copy from our website and try everything
out. The "Sample.zip" that opens automatically on the first run will
help get your feet wet but we hope you will check into all the different
search mechanisms in the program too.


Wayne Swanson
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email: swanee@pillarsoft.net
PillarSoft: http://www.pillarsoft.net
Developers of: WarpZip, DeskTop Backup (DTB), SFX Installer
               ShowTime/2 and the Enhanced E Editors
Vice President: VOICE (Virtual OS/2 International Consumer Education)
VOICE: http://www.os2voice.org
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From: tsipple@us.ibm.com                                07-Dec-99 22:16:10
  To: All                                               09-Dec-99 22:41:11
Subj: Lotus Announces Smartsuite Release 1.5 for OS/2 Warp

From: tsipple@us.ibm.com


On December 7, 1999, Lotus announces the introduction of the new Lotus
Smartsuite Release 1.5 for OS/2 Warp.  The English version is available
immediately from Lotus software resellers.  Other language versions will be
introduced in the near future.

This new version includes several new web enhancements, improved Microsoft
Office filters, support for larger spreadsheets, and more.

For more information, including full details on the new Release 1.5
features, please visit:

   http://www.lotus.com/smartsuiteos2

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