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eComStation 1.2R in more detail
The development team of eComStation has significantly raised the level of
ease of use of the installation process and improved hardware
support.
The major updates compared to previous releases include:
Installation related:
USB support during installation:
can use USB memory sticks for storing registration key for
example.
Media Integrity check: it is
possible to perform an integrity check of the installation media
before actual installation starts. This will prevent problems caused
by faulty CD's.
AMD Athlon64 support: it is possible to install eComStation 1.2R on
AMD Athlon64 based computers.
Maintenance Desktop is installed.
Improved
support for laptops: The system kernel has been updated to the
latest release, supporting Speedstep ® and
Enhanced Speedstep ® powersaving
options (Intel Centrino ® technology) for improved batterylife.
Improved
device support: A significant number of new and updated drivers
is included, offering out-of-the box support for wireless
networkcards, gigabit networkcards and SATA IDE-harddisk drives.
Updated
MultiMedia Installer: One of the big changes in 1.2, better
multimedia support and improved installation. Now install directly
at the moment you install your other hardware.
System
Migration Feature: When installing eComStation 1.2 over an OS/2
Warp 4, MCP1, MCP2, eComStation 1.0 or eComStation 1.1 installed
system, this system will be automatically migrated to the extent
possible, easing the process of upgrading. Despite the significant
effort expended to create a problem free migration with this
feature, users are cautioned to back up programs and data prior to
upgrading. It is simply impossible to fully test this feature in all
possible user environments.
Applications:
Web
Browser: providing the current version of proven Mozilla
technology, including the IBM Web Browser, provides the users with a
pleasing Internet experience. This support includes an e-mail and
news reader with spam filter. Mozilla 1.7.12 and IBM Web Browser
2.03.
New AE Editor: Users will appreciate the look and feel of this
modern system editor which includes improved functionality over the
prior editor, such as the ability to directly print from the editor.
NTFS.IFS
Support: The ability to read from Windows 2000 and XP drives using
NTFS.
HOBLink X/11 Server for OS/2 is now part of eComStation 1.2, enabling
remote access to X/11 applications on any xServer accessible on the
network. The Applications appear as normal desktop applications.
Included CD writing application: A (speed) limited version of the award
winning CD recording application RSJ is included,
enabling the user to create CD's without any extra software
requirements. Supports any current CD-recorder device.
Better
cooperation with Microsoft Windows 2000: updates have been made
to ensure that installation of Windows 2000 will not disable the
eComStation installation.
Remote
Desktop control: PMVNC is included to provide remote control
facilities. (IBM Desktop On Call is still included as well)
Other applications / features:
- Warpin Program installer, preconfigured with eWorkPlace which allows easy
upgrade to XWorkplace if a user chooses to do so.
- Patched
LVM preventing problems with INT13 and Windows 2000 overwriting the
bootmanager
- Fixes and enhancements in the installer “front end”, including
the ability to format the text display
- REXX Tips & tricks document
- eCSCoNet (ISDNPM) and Internet Assistant
- updated printer drivers to the latest available level
- JUne file rescuer for JFS available in the maintenance console (during
install)
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