The eCSoft/2 weekly newsletter - 05 2021

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  • 54321 1.0.2001.11.16 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:09) 
    54321 is five games in four-, three-, or two- dimensions for one player. 54321 takes five classic two-dimensional puzzle games and extends them into three and four dimensions.
  • RexxTool 1.4.5 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 18:53)

    RexxTool.cmd is an indenter/formatter/analyzer/etc for Rexx.

  • Testlog 3.58 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Create a log file that you can submit with your test results when reporting a problem with a driver.

  • Agena 7.5.13 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:51)

    Agena is an easy-to-learn procedural programming language suited for everyday usage.

  • WCD (Wherever Change Directory) 6.0.6 (record updated 21/05/2026 - 04:53)

    Wherever Change Directory, chdir for DOS and Unix and Os2.

  • Tame/2 1.0.5 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Tame/2 is a bridge between your scanner, SANE, MMOS/2 and your preferred picture painting/drawing/publishing application.

  • SANE 1.3.1 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Sane (Scanner Access Now Easy) is software to access scanners with Non-Windows/Mac-Systems. Now with USB support.

  • Links OS/2 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 07:25)

    Links OS/2, like Microsoft Golf 3, is the successor to Links 386 Pro (the most popular golf game of all time).

  • OS/2 Pointers 1.8 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:51)

    Collection of several mouse pointers for OS/2 by the OS/2 community (PTR and ANI format).

  • LockMap (Lockup Bitmap Select) 1.20 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 12:40)

    LockMap is a PM program which is used to display a list of bitmaps and select one for display as the WPS background image. The WPS lockup program can also be invoked directly from this program.

  • ECPI-C (Enhanced CPI-C) 1.3 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 13:08)

    ECPI-C is a version of the portable CPI-C code base common to several IBM products.

  • OODIT (Object Oriented Editor for C++) 1.0 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 19:30)

    A tool that helps the user create their class library in an Object Oriented environment. Creates the .cpp and .hpp files and keeps them in synch when changes are made.

  • CDCOPY (Compact Diskette Copy Program) 2.1 (record updated 22/05/2026 - 23:26)

    This program copies files to diskette in a manner that utilizes the remaining diskette space as much as possible. The larger files are copied first, then the smaller.

  • RACEREXX 0.34 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 08:59)

    REXX-based Utilities for the WorkPlace Shell. RACEREXX is a general purpose utility to help customize and tailor the WorkPlace Shell for OS/2.

  • C_PANELS 2.23 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:27)

    C_PANELS is an easy to learn and use screen definition language that is interpreted by the C_PANELS C Functions.

  • DirUtils 1.02 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 20:34)

    DIRUTILS is made up of three stand-alone utilities to allow you to delete, move and show a directory from any OS/2 command line.

  • Automated Installation of CID Enabled ES, LS V3.0 and NTS/2 Procedures (record updated 24/05/2026 - 19:42)

    REXX procedures and other control files as documented in CID Redbook GG24-3781 ("Automated Installation of CID Enabled ES, LS V3.0 and NTS/2").

  • ICONEA 1.16 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 18:19)

    ICONEA.CMD is a small REXX Command file which attaches an icon, a bitmap or a metafile to a file or set of files in Extended Attributes.

  • BRAFPDS (BRowse Advanced Function Print Data Stream) 1.15 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 07:24)

    BRAFPDS is an OS/2 2.x application that will allow one to browse A(dvanced) F(unction) P(rint) D(ata) S(tream) documents on the workstation.

  • Client Views 1.1 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 22:54)

    Sample code to demonstrate how to manage control windows directly from a normal PM client window. Source code included.

  • ButtonIt 0.35 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 08:48)

    ButtonIt allows you to attach a window full of "soft" mouse-button functions (PFkeys, Esc, PgUp/Dn, cursor buttons) to other windows, such as the OS/2 CommMgr emulation window.

  • Clipsave 1.0 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:50)

    Save the Clipboard Text contents into a file.

  • BGImage (BackGround Image Changer) 2.0 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 06:30)

    BGIMAGE is a REXX program to select an background image for OS/2 Workplace Shell Desktop. It has the following fuctionalities:

  • CHKPTR 1.02 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 18:57)

    A MASM subroutine to check the validity of an address passed by another process. A sample program in C is included to demonstrate the use of the subroutine. Protect mode only.

  • IBM Clipview 1.40 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 21:31)

    Clipview will allow you to view the contents of OS/2 PM's system clipboard.

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  • OS/2 Pointers 1.8 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:51)

    Collection of several mouse pointers for OS/2 by the OS/2 community (PTR and ANI format).

  • Agena 7.5.13 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:51)

    Agena is an easy-to-learn procedural programming language suited for everyday usage.

  • Clipsave 1.0 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:50)

    Save the Clipboard Text contents into a file.

  • C_PANELS 2.23 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:27)

    C_PANELS is an easy to learn and use screen definition language that is interpreted by the C_PANELS C Functions.

  • Client Views 1.1 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 22:54)

    Sample code to demonstrate how to manage control windows directly from a normal PM client window. Source code included.

  • IBM Clipview 1.40 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 21:31)

    Clipview will allow you to view the contents of OS/2 PM's system clipboard.

  • Automated Installation of CID Enabled ES, LS V3.0 and NTS/2 Procedures (record updated 24/05/2026 - 19:42)

    REXX procedures and other control files as documented in CID Redbook GG24-3781 ("Automated Installation of CID Enabled ES, LS V3.0 and NTS/2").

  • CHKPTR 1.02 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 18:57)

    A MASM subroutine to check the validity of an address passed by another process. A sample program in C is included to demonstrate the use of the subroutine. Protect mode only.

  • ICONEA 1.16 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 18:19)

    ICONEA.CMD is a small REXX Command file which attaches an icon, a bitmap or a metafile to a file or set of files in Extended Attributes.

  • ECPI-C (Enhanced CPI-C) 1.3 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 13:08)

    ECPI-C is a version of the portable CPI-C code base common to several IBM products.

  • LockMap (Lockup Bitmap Select) 1.20 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 12:40)

    LockMap is a PM program which is used to display a list of bitmaps and select one for display as the WPS background image. The WPS lockup program can also be invoked directly from this program.

  • RACEREXX 0.34 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 08:59)

    REXX-based Utilities for the WorkPlace Shell. RACEREXX is a general purpose utility to help customize and tailor the WorkPlace Shell for OS/2.

  • Links OS/2 (record updated 24/05/2026 - 07:25)

    Links OS/2, like Microsoft Golf 3, is the successor to Links 386 Pro (the most popular golf game of all time).

  • DirUtils 1.02 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 20:34)

    DIRUTILS is made up of three stand-alone utilities to allow you to delete, move and show a directory from any OS/2 command line.

  • OODIT (Object Oriented Editor for C++) 1.0 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 19:30)

    A tool that helps the user create their class library in an Object Oriented environment. Creates the .cpp and .hpp files and keeps them in synch when changes are made.

  • ButtonIt 0.35 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 08:48)

    ButtonIt allows you to attach a window full of "soft" mouse-button functions (PFkeys, Esc, PgUp/Dn, cursor buttons) to other windows, such as the OS/2 CommMgr emulation window.

  • BRAFPDS (BRowse Advanced Function Print Data Stream) 1.15 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 07:24)

    BRAFPDS is an OS/2 2.x application that will allow one to browse A(dvanced) F(unction) P(rint) D(ata) S(tream) documents on the workstation.

  • BGImage (BackGround Image Changer) 2.0 (record updated 23/05/2026 - 06:30)

    BGIMAGE is a REXX program to select an background image for OS/2 Workplace Shell Desktop. It has the following fuctionalities:

  • CDCOPY (Compact Diskette Copy Program) 2.1 (record updated 22/05/2026 - 23:26)

    This program copies files to diskette in a manner that utilizes the remaining diskette space as much as possible. The larger files are copied first, then the smaller.

  • WCD (Wherever Change Directory) 6.0.6 (record updated 21/05/2026 - 04:53)

    Wherever Change Directory, chdir for DOS and Unix and Os2.

  • RexxTool 1.4.5 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 18:53)

    RexxTool.cmd is an indenter/formatter/analyzer/etc for Rexx.

  • Testlog 3.58 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Create a log file that you can submit with your test results when reporting a problem with a driver.

  • SANE 1.3.1 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Sane (Scanner Access Now Easy) is software to access scanners with Non-Windows/Mac-Systems. Now with USB support.

  • Tame/2 1.0.5 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:30)

    Tame/2 is a bridge between your scanner, SANE, MMOS/2 and your preferred picture painting/drawing/publishing application.

  • 54321 1.0.2001.11.16 (record updated 20/05/2026 - 05:09) 
    54321 is five games in four-, three-, or two- dimensions for one player. 54321 takes five classic two-dimensional puzzle games and extends them into three and four dimensions.

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