Hello All.

My systems run eComstation 2.1RC5. What do you think an update to 2.1GA would entail? (Aleady have a valid license for it.) Is it worth the effort or should
I just buy an ArcaOS license?

Best regards,
Marc

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Hi Marc,

My systems run eComstation 2.1RC5. What do you think
an update to 2.1GA would entail? (Aleady have a valid
license for it.) Is it worth the effort or should I
just buy an ArcaOS license?

I am running ArcaOS Personal Edition 5.0.3 (I am behind as I cannot afford a subscription right now). It is definitely worth the upgrade. With Arca, you also get the benefit of a lot of Linux tools baked right in. Plus it works on a lot of hardware.

I've been using ArcaOS for at least two years now for the BBS and have been quite happy with it.

Later,
Sean


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MARC LEWIS wrote to ALL <=-

My systems run eComstation 2.1RC5. What do you think an update to
2.1GA would entail? (Aleady have a valid license for it.) Is it worth
the effort or should
I just buy an ArcaOS license?

I went the ArcaOS route, since it will continue to be updated. But as
stable as OS/2 is, I am still a fan of "if it works, don't change it".

Kev

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I've been using ArcaOS for at least two years now for the BBS and have been quite happy with it.

Was sitting on the fence to just run Warp 4.52...but saw a couple of Bryan Lunduke's videos on ArcaOS. Got the money in this morning & got it & a used Lenovo system. Haven't had a chance to play with it yet...but there will be time for that soon.

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Don Lowery wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

Was sitting on the fence to just run Warp 4.52...but saw a couple of
Bryan Lunduke's videos on ArcaOS. Got the money in this morning & got
it & a used Lenovo system. Haven't had a chance to play with it
yet...but there will be time for that soon.

Arca has some definite quirks and don't be surprised if you need to finesse
it onto a system. I tried five different computers before I settled on the Dell Optiplex GX620 that the BBS is on now. You may have an issue with OS/2-DOS not working initially after install but there is an easy fix for
it.

Later,
Sean

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Arca has some definite quirks and don't be surprised if you need to finesse it onto a system. I tried five different computers before I settled on the Dell Optiplex GX620 that the BBS is on now. You may have

It's working fantastic on Virtualbox. Just had a thought while in the shower that I may just set up the board on the new system & try out the EEE 1000HE
to run it.

an issue with OS/2-DOS not working initially after install but there is
an easy fix for it.

Just got my 2nd book...OS/2 Unleashed yesterday...so with OS/2 for Dummies (which I've used already) & the net...shouldn't be too bad.

Have forgotten how fast/easy it runs...compared to my Windows 10 box. Difference is for 10 having to feed the hamster & ArcaOS wanting my whole
hand with the food. ;)

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Greetings,

How is the archa OS/2? I was a big fan of os/2 back in the 90's had my BBS running on it..

Nitro

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How is the archa OS/2? I was a big fan of os/2 back in the 90's had my
BBS running on it..

I was as well & with my tax refunds...got a copy of it earlier this week with
a 1 year subscription & one of those Lenovo boxes they use in retail outlets
to run it on.

Set it up in Virtualbox with Panarama & can do almost full screen HD with no lag. Firefox run nice on it...as well as some of the Linux ports they have on it. Networking ran out of the box without me doing anything at all. Overall...set up like a Windows/Linux install.

Will be posting later on how the Lenovo box is running...since it's coming in later today. Paid $50 for it on Ebay...so with a BIOS...should go on it
without any/few issues.

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Rick Smith wrote to Kevin Nunn <=-

How is the archa OS/2? I was a big fan of os/2 back in the 90's had my
BBS running on it..

I really enjoy it and although it is not perfect, it does help to run OS/2 on new hardware. There is still issues, but they can usually be worked out. I don't use it as a daily driver, but it runs my BBS and keeps chuggin along.

Kev

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Rick Smith wrote to Kevin Nunn <=-

How is the archa OS/2? I was a big fan of os/2 back in the 90's had my
BBS running on it..

ArcaOS runs just fine here for my BBS. I'm using an older version so I
don't have the latest updates ... but I'm running Maximus, Squish,
BinkleyTerm, Internet Rex, and NEF -- all OS/2-native -- with no issues.

The BBS is running on a Dell Optiplex GX620 that I bought for $10. The computer has a 3.2ghz P4 HT CPU, 3GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.

Later,
Sean

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That is awesome! I surely do miss OS/2 such a shame IBM dropped that ball.. Besides the internet piece you described my intial BBS setup.. I did move
from Maximus though and went to Lora BBS for OS/2 which was a pretty fun
piece of software...

Rick

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RICK SMITH wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

what BBS do you run? I think I ran Lora bbs on OS/2 back then..

I am running Telegard/2. Also using InternetRex, TMail, Fastecho and
Allfix, all OS/2 native versions.

Kev

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How is the archa OS/2? I was a big fan of os/2 back in the 90's had m BBS running on it..

I really enjoy it and although it is not perfect, it does help to run
OS/2 on new hardware. There is still issues, but they can usually be worked out. I don't use it as a daily driver, but it runs my BBS and
keeps chuggin along.

Am working on getting it setup on a Lenovo ThinkCentre I picked up from Ebay for $50 last week. Still haven't gotten it running on the system...due to
time & working.

I would be very interested in learning how you keep your board running/what software & such. Please feel free to drop over to my BBS.

Thank you!

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Rick Smith wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

That is awesome! I surely do miss OS/2 such a shame IBM dropped that ball.. Besides the internet piece you described my intial BBS setup.. I did move from Maximus though and went to Lora BBS for OS/2 which was a pretty fun piece of software...

If you have the time and right environment, Lora's been open source since
1999. I have the source code for it on my BBS, if I remember right.

Unfortunately for me, I just have lost the steam to try and work on a BBS software package. Just dealing with my simple doors is enough for me.

Later,
Sean

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DON LOWERY wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

I would be very interested in learning how you keep your board running/what software & such. Please feel free to drop over to my BBS.

I saw you stopped by my BBS, welcome! I will make a note to telnet into
your system this weekend. If you have any questions feel free to ask me
or Sean Dennis and the others in here.

Kev

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SEAN DENNIS wrote to RICK SMITH <=-

Unfortunately for me, I just have lost the steam to try and work on a
BBS software package. Just dealing with my simple doors is enough for
me.

I feel the same way Sean, I don't think I have the determination to
work on a project such as a BBS. Lots of work!

Kev

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I would be very interested in learning how you keep your board running/what software & such. Please feel free to drop over to my BBS

I saw you stopped by my BBS, welcome! I will make a note to telnet into your system this weekend. If you have any questions feel free to ask me
or Sean Dennis and the others in here.

I had to see a modern Telegard board. VERY IMPRESSED!!!! It was almost like something clicked that I want to run it again. Was close to meeting an old girlfriend after years & wanting to see if you can restart what you once had.

As Tony L & I have been talking about...he's thinking of getting ArcaOS as well. Will have 3 days off in a row next week...so will have the time to do some tinkering.

Feel free to come on over!

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DON LOWERY wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

I had to see a modern Telegard board. VERY IMPRESSED!!!! It was almost like something clicked that I want to run it again. Was close to

Thanks! Thankfully most of the work I put into was done many years ago.
When I put it back online a few years ago, I just unzipped the backup
and cleaned things up a bit.

As Tony L & I have been talking about...he's thinking of getting ArcaOS
as well. Will have 3 days off in a row next week...so will have the
time to do some tinkering.

Let me know if you need anything. Although I don't have all my OS/2
stuff up for download, I do have copies of them somewhere.

Feel free to come on over!

Will do!

Kev

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I had to see a modern Telegard board. VERY IMPRESSED!!!! It was almos like something clicked that I want to run it again. Was close to

Thanks! Thankfully most of the work I put into was done many years ago. When I put it back online a few years ago, I just unzipped the backup
and cleaned things up a bit.

I wished I had my backups...but 30 years of moving around all over the
Western US did away with that. If I did...would be a no brainer to have used TG/RG...even with Linux.

Let me know if you need anything. Although I don't have all my OS/2
stuff up for download, I do have copies of them somewhere.

Certainly will! Gotta get the Panorama video driver running again after
setting it up a little high to see if it would do it. The Coby TV I use wouldn't...so am back to 640x480x16. ;) Guess I should quit doing those "hold my beer" moments. ;)

Feel free to come on over!

Will do!

Unfortunately...I can't upgrade you while you are online. If you want to log
in & leave me a message...will get you upgraded to visiting sysop status to take a look at everything.

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Couldn't find the message about you ordering your C64. Wanted to let you know
I just ordered the micro switch joystick for $24.95. Will be able to finally play the games the way we used to...even on ArcaOS.

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