Changes between Version 2 and Version 3 of xWorkplace Archived News

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Nov 16, 2016, 4:29:46 PM (8 years ago)

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martini

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Added older news.

xWorkplace Archived News

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+== XWP (xWorkplace) v1.0.11 beta3 ==
+I'm pleased to announce the release of XWP v1.0.11 beta3 for your review  and testing. It offers the most significant set of enhancements to XWP in many years. Portions of this work were subsidised by a generous grant from VOICE International. Thank you!
+
+** Xview **
+
+XWP's Splitview folder window has been redesigned and renamed Xview. Now, in addition to the tree-and-icon view that's great for looking at Desktop folders, it offers a tree-and-details view better suited to managing files on your drives.
+
+Unlike other WPS features, Xview may be the simplest thing to configure in all of OS/2. Click on View->Options to access all its settings in one place:
+default view, icon layout, details columns to display, etc. Set your options for each folder or find a layout you like and make it the system default.
+
+Tip: for a WPS-enabled file manager that doesn't take up half your screen, open your Drives folder in Xview. Go to its Options menu, set the default view to Details, then uncheck the ObjectClass, Splitbar, and RealName columns. Your entire system will now be accessible in a single compact window.
+
+** XWP-Lite **
+
+Changes to XWP's build system now permit the creation of two versions: Full and Lite. Lite is very similar to eWP but without the eCS branding and logos. Unlike eWP, it includes XWP's Startup Folders, probably the most popular XWP feature missing in eWP. Be aware that it does not contain XWP Setup or Media.
+
+Note: it's still possible for builders to create the eWP version of Lite if they wish. More important, they can also create their own custom versions of either build type, with their choice of features, icons, etc.
+
+** NLS Packaging **
+
+Previously, you had to install a base package, then a separate NLS package. No more!! Each package (DE/EN/IT/JA/NL) is now a complete, standalone version with everything you need. Multiple language support is still possible: install the ones you want, with your preferred language last.
+
+** Important Information **
+
+=> The install scripts now use os2.ini entries to create objects, just as the OS installer would. Either let WarpIn restart the Desktop after installation or reboot manually to have XWP's objects created.
+
+=> The system may hang during object creation if you have installed v1.0 of the WPHwManagerEx WPS class (hwman10.wpi). Please upgrade to v1.1 (hwman11.wpi, now in hobbes incoming) before installing this beta.
+
+=> This beta contains updates to the ACPI code used to power down your system; it is also used by the Battery widget. Please email me directly if you encounter any problems.
+
+** Downloads **
+
+=Lite=
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-de-lite-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-en-lite-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-it-lite-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-ja-lite-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-nl-lite-beta3.exe
+
+=Full=
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-de-full-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-en-full-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-it-full-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-ja-full-beta3.exe
+http://e-vertise.com/xwp/xwp-1-0-11-nl-full-beta3.exe
+
+Rich Walsh
+
+From: rwalshDESPAM@DESPAMembarqmail.com
+
+Source: OS2VOICE.org
+
+== XWorkplace 1.0.10 - UnOfficial Beta 3 ==
+A new unofficial release of XWorkplace 1.0.10 (Unofficial Beta 3) has been released (2015-10-30):
+
+Download: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/wlan/xwp-3.unofficial-1-0-10.zip
+
+Changelog:
+
+* MED is now excluded for sliding focus too.
+
+"XWorkplace is a Workplace Shell enhancer that includes all the features of XFolder, virtual desktops using xPager (formerly PageMage), a replacement for WarpCenter (XCenter) with lots of widgets, a trash can, most of the NPSWPS and WarpEnhancer features, object hotkeys, lots of new settings pages, and more. It requires WarpIN for the installation. XWorkplace is an open source project at netlabs.org, and has a bug tracking system."
+
+== XWorkplace version 1.0.10 - unofficial pre-release 2 == 
+A second unofficial pre-release of XWorkplace version 1.0.10 has been released (1/10/2015); the readme indicates changes for ACPI shutdown and sliding focus exclusions. It includes all the features of XFolder 0.85, virtual desktops using xPager (formerly PageMage), a replacement for WarpCenter (XCenter) with lots of widgets, a trash can, most of the NPSWPS and WarpEnhancer features, object hotkeys, lots of new settings pages, and more. It requires WarpIN for the installation. XWorkplace is an open source project at netlabs.org, and has a bug tracking system.
+
+Source: OS/2 Warp News and Rumors. 
+
+== XWorkplace version 1.0.10 - Unofficial Pre-release == 
+An unofficial pre-release (updated) of XWorkplace version 1.0.10 has been released (12/12/2014); the readme indicates changes for ACPI shutdown and sliding focus exclusions.
+
+XWorkplace includes all the features of XFolder 0.85, virtual desktops using xPager (formerly PageMage), a replacement for WarpCenter (XCenter) with lots of widgets, a trash can, most of the NPSWPS and WarpEnhancer features, object hotkeys, lots of new settings pages, and more. It requires WarpIN for the installation. XWorkplace is an open source project at netlabs.org, and has a bug tracking system.
+
+WebSite: http://xworkplace.netlabs.org/en/site/index.xml
+
+Bug tracker: http://xtracker.xworkplace.org/
+
+Trac: http://trac.netlabs.org/xworkplace
+
+Latest update by Andreas Buchinger
+
+Source: OS/2 Warp News and Rumors
 
 == XWorkplace 1.0.8: Japanese NLS released == 
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 If you would like to help support the author's work for OS/2 and eComStation, please see the included LIESMICH.NLS file. You can access it from the "XWorkplace-Installation" folder.
+
+== XWorkplace v1.0.9 ==
+I'm pleased to announce the release of XWP v1.0.9. It contains over 30 bugfixes and enhancements from Paul Ratcliffe, myself, and others. Special thanks go to Mensys for sponsoring some of these improvements.
+
+Among the changes:
+
+- Split View is now fully functional. Both panes should update properly and all of the menus should work.
+
+- You can now (successfully) set the default view for any file or folder from its 'Open as' menu using Shift+MB1 on the desired view.
+
+- ACPI shutdown should not leave filesystems dirty any more.
+
+- XFix has been thoroughly revised to make it safer and easier to use.
+Handles are no longer deleted immediately and any problems caused by a pending deletion are flagged so they can be corrected. A new Auto-Protect feature prevents deletion of any handle the WPS might require. XFix's help panels have also been completely revised.
+
+The base package plus NLS support packages for German and Dutch can be downloaded from:
+
+ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/xwp-1-0-9.exe
+ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/xwp-1-0-9-nls-de.exe
+ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/xwp-1-0-9-nls-nl.exe
+or
+http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=xwp-1-0-9.zip
+http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=xwp-1-0-9-nls-de.zip
+http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?key=xwp-1-0-9-nls-nl.zip
+
+
+If you encounter any bugs in this release or wish to request new features, please open a ticket in XTracker at:
+
+http://xtracker.xworkplace.org/index.php?project=2
+
+
+Thanks,
+
+Rich Walsh 
 
 == XWorkplace 1.0.8 released ==
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 http://xtracker.xworkplace.org
 
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 == XWorkplace 1.0.7 released ==