[Discussion] [MAC]

[James Cannon]

Hi Bill,

Although my main PC is a dual-boot Win XP and eCS, I do run OS/2 Warp 4 in Microsoft Virtual PC in Win XP. Microsoft Virtual PC runs OS/2 Warp 4 great and is convenient so that I don't have to reboot. I have a ton of OS/2 software I'm not ready to give up. I only wish that there is a way to run OS/2 1.2 in a virtual environment, where I could run IBM DisplayWrite 4 or Microsoft Word for OS/2.

I was never able to get Virtual Box to run OS/2 or eCS and would be interested in hearing tips from other POSSI members. My trusty OS/2 Warp 3 machine hasn't been turned on in awhile as I need a full-size AT power supply (looks like a big metal L).

I am using OpenSUSE 11.0 on my T30, however, I have only been able to get VMWare to work with it, but VMWare doesn't like OS/2. Hints anyone??

As to virtual machines, so far I've only had luck with Microsoft Virtual PC, which runs OS/2 2.1, Warp 3, and Warp 4.

I've always liked Macs, but have too much money invested in PC hardware. So far, Linux seems to be my favorite ... just hope eCS 2 comes out soon.

Sincerely,
James Cannon


--- On Tue, 5/19/09, BillN <billn at fairpoint.net> wrote:

> From: BillN <billn at fairpoint.net>
> Subject: Re: [Discussion] [MAC]
> To: "POSSI Discussion List" <discussion at lists.possi.org>
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10:31 PM
> I think the eCS users, like myself,
> are interested in other OS/2 and eCS users' experience with
> other systems, be they Mac, Linux or XYZ. I think we all
> benefit from looking thru other eyes and other solutions as
> we travel thru the rather challenging present.
> 
> I am encouraged by recent reports that eCS will have
> another beta release soon, and not too long from a final
> 2.0. Also the OpenOffice 3.1 beta download is available for
> those paid subscribers. I've downloaded it, but want to get
> a good beta6a install first.
> 
> eCS still works reliably for me, and OO 3.1 and Thunderbird
> and FF will cover all of the needed bases for me. I am not
> knowledgeable on what DBs work well under eCS, but I'll be
> happy to run PG under Linux and connect to it, or ZFS under
> Solaris, and connect to it. The key is to understand the
> best-in-breed and make use of them.
> 
> Virtual systems under one roof are another option, but I'm
> not quite ready to take that on yet. But if someone else is
> working on/running some, let's hear what your experiences
> are.
> 
> What I want is best of breed, and if I need X systems (or
> virtuals) to run them, I'll do it.
> 
> BillN
> 
> Ernest Fisch wrote:
> > 
> > On May 19, 2009, at 9:36 PM, Joyce E. Clarke wrote:
> > 
> >> 
> >> Are these W programs generally-used ones, i.e.,
> >> communications or photo handling?  I have one
> fuel terminal
> >> program and (d**n, it) all the aviation programs I
> have to
> >> use are W only and if I could believe that a Mac
> could
> >> handle that well, it might sway me towards a Mac
> notebook
> >> rather than something like an eeepc.
> >> 
> >> Oh, and how about eCS programs?  I do not
> want to give up
> >> Mesa2, for one.
> > 
> > 
> > Both are CAD programs.  One is for model
> railroads and one is a general CAD program.  They run
> perfectly.  Remember that you are running real Wombat,
> not a simulation.  I have not tried loading eCS.
> > 
> > I ran OS/2 and eCS happily for years.  Some time
> ago the task of maintaining computers and software lost its
> charm.  I am interested in the tasks I want to
> perform,not he method of getting there.  As I needed to
> replace hardware it became more difficult to support the new
> stuff.  I was faced with starting anew.  Wombat is
> simply unacceptable and Linux seems to be anything but
> stable or at least requires more maintenance than I am
> willing to provide. The same holds true for eCS along with
> hardware support problems.
> > 
> > Over the years a lot of my complaints about the MAC
> have been addressed making it the logical choice for me.
> > 
> > I know it is not OS/2 but I thought it might be
> instructive to see one long time users journey through the
> computer jungle.
> > 
> > Ernie Fisch
> > ernfisch at cox.net
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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