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ZEROFREE clears all freespace in a filesystem, making compression in environments like VirtualPC more effective and making sure deleted files are not recoverable anymore (for security)
TRUNCATE an HPFS partition can make it smaller, to a minimum of about half the original size (when enough freespace is available).
Large file support allows image-files larger than 2Gb to be used, and volumes larger than 2Gb to be opened using DFSee.
DFSee is the SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE for disk and filesystem problems. It has FDISK-like displays, cloning, analysis and recovery tools with powerfull FIX commands and UNDELETE for HPFS and NTFS.
Details can be found at: http://www.fsys.demon.nl/dfsee.htm
Version 4.17 With img/volumes > 2Gb; ZEROFREE and HPFS Truncate
-ZEROFREE '-test' option and select with -part, -vol or -image
-'wipe -f' and 'zerofree' command to wipe FREESPACE only
-Updated FAT bootsector recovery, force FAT32 on 0b/0c type
-Use script basename for $0, not full name, allows easy reuse
-Large-file > 2Gb support on SIM and WRIM (OS2 4.50, JFS)
-Large-file > 2Gb support on IM and VOL cmd (OS2 4.50)
-TRUNCATE command implemented for HPFS filesystems
-EXPAND an HPFS partition using DFSEE and CHKDSK (see DFSHOWTO)
-Window-collapse to title with <F12>; to look behind a window
-Instructions to create a 700 Kb free memory DOS BOOT diskette
to reliably run DFSDOS.EXE (see dfshowto.txt and DOSBOOT.ZIP)
Check DFS*.TXT files for details
Registering DFSee will give you the right to use all 4.xx versions and get support plus a reasonable amount of assistance by email.
But even more important, it enables further development of DFSee!
Guiffy 4.0 enhancements include:
Homepage: http://www.guiffy.com/
License: 30-day evaluation.
Single User registration is $79.
http://www.sanface.com/txt2pdf.html
Txt2pdf is shareware; it is a very flexible and powerful PERL5 script that converts text files to PDF format files, so you can use it in every operating systems supported by PERL5, including OS/2. If you prefer we also distribute executables for Windows (with Visual txt2pdf, a VB GUI).
What's new in this version
New rules inside txt2pdf.cfg. Now you can simply put the right string inside wrong phrase. e.g. with paper you can use "A4", "a4" but also "A4 " or "A4WhatYouWant". FAQ upgrade.
Test txt2pdf 5.5! You can find it at:
Guiffy 3.7 enhancements include:
License: 30-day evaluation.
Single User registration is $79.
Single user licences can be purchased at the Norman Web shop:
http://www.norman.no/buy.shtml
For multiuser licences, contact your nearest Norman subsidiary or
reseller. You'll find a list of resellers and subsidiaries at our web page:
http://www.norman.com/
What is Norman Virus Control
Norman Virus Control is a complete virus control solution for both OS/2, Netware and Windows platforms. Our focus has been ease of use combined with state of the art protection, flexibillity, and a minimum of intervention with your normal workflow.
NVC v5.25 for OS/2 and eCS is fully integrated into the WorkplaceShell. Just right-click on any drive, folder or file to scan that item for viruses. We beleive Virus Control should be simple and non-obtrusive. The on-access scanner monitors your file systems in real time, and will immediately notify you if it finds any malicious code. Internet update makes it easy to update the product as soon as new virus signatures or program enhancements are made available.
More information is found at our web site.
NOTE: If you have previously installed NVC v5.20 Beta 3, we reccomend running an internet update rather than installing on top of the beta install. The code at our update server is already at release level.
One of the issues being addressed is the 2002 event site. We are currently considering Austin, Texas and want to know what you think. No registration is required to make your feelings known so please help us in determining the future of Warpstock.
Also we invite everyone interested in the future of Warpstock to join us in open and hopefully productive discourse on the Warpstock Public Discussion list - http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/warpstock-public. In addition, all the session presentation files from Warpstock 2001 have been placed in the file download section here for member download.
Warpstock, Inc., is a North Carolina non-profit corporation. The Warpstock annual conference is a gathering of OS/2 users, developers, and vendors from around the world for the purpose of education and advocacy. More information is available at the Warpstock website, http://www.warpstock.org/ or its mirror site: http://warpstock.os2voice.org/.
PILLARSOFT SUITE OVERVIEW
The PillarSoft Suite is a great collection of software and utilities specifically for the OS/2 family of operating systems. The suite will make you more productive immediately with a great archiver, two editors, a secure deletion program, paint program, an easy to use desktop backup program and much more.
There are 13 products available as part of the PillarSoft Suite.
Data Shield - Secure data deletion
DeskTop Backup - Point and click DeskTop Backups
Enhanced E Editors - A pair of productivity editors
Huey - Color selection utility
Killer - "Mini" process killer
PCT - Code Template Tool (extensible)
PSC - Status Center (a plethora of information)
Pocket Password Protector - Keep password listings (encrypted)
SFX Installer - Build custom installations
ShowTime/2 - Background changer and slideshow viewer
VP - Small but cute Video Player
WarPaint - A "pixel paint" program for OS/2
WarpZip - Great archiving tool for OS/2
Some of these applications were not originally part of the suite and are not available separately. They have been bundled to bring added value to the Suite and are available to the previous purchasers of the suite at no additional cost.
Realizing that not everyone will want or need every application in the suite, it is priced it in such a way that if even half of the programs are desirable, the suite should be worth it's price. Separately the programs would weigh in at approximately 260 USD. We hope you will give it a try and decide if the programs fit your needs.
BONUS APPLICATION
If you have children and are a registered user of the Suite, try the KidStreet download at the PillarSoft website also. KidStreet is not part of the PillarSoft Suite but it does recognize registered users of the Suite and is available for use.
MORE INFORMATION
More information, downloads and online purchase can be found at: http://www.pillarsoft.net/suite.html (Be sure to access the correct link to get the special pricing).
NOTE: Data Shield and the Pocket PassWord Protector are not shareware and are only available with the registered version of the PillarSoft Suite. They will not work as demo's. They are included in the archive so they will be available immediately to newly registered users. The remainder of the applications may be tested and used in the same way any shareware application is used.
Downloads and more information:
PillarSoft Suite:
http://www.pillarsoft.net/suite.html
KidStreet:
http://www.pillarsoft.net/kidstreet.html