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- EComStation or eCS is a PC operating system based on OS/2, published by Serenity Systems. Beta versions of eComStation 2.2 were released in 2013. EComStation is currently developed by XEU.com and various third party companies and individuals.
- This eCS eComStation 2.2 beta II is done to test that most issue's with USB, AHCI and disk geometry problems are resolved. This release does not address all bugs open currently in the eCS bugtracker. == eComStation 2.2 beta II == This is a beta version of eComStation 2.2, provided to interested customers for the purpose of testing and evaluation.
This product is available for download to all registered users of Software Subscription Services for eComStation.
eComStation 2.2 beta III will follow before the final release.
This eCS eComStation 2.2 beta II is done to test that most issue's with USB, AHCI and disk geometry problems are resolved.
This release does not address all bugs open currently in the eCS bugtracker.
eComStation 2.2 beta II
This is a beta version of eComStation 2.2, provided to interested customers for the purpose of testing and evaluation.
eComStation 2.2 includes many new features. While our in-house testing indicates that they are fully functional and reliable, we would appreciate as many reports from our beta testers as possible in order to complete our evaluation prior to final product release.
Consequently, we would request that, when using the eComStation 2.2 Beta, you pay particular attention to testing and evaluating the following new or improved features:
* New: CUPS printer support. Support for a large variety of printers is installed by default.
* New: File Open Container.
* New: split view for desktop folders.
* New: Adapters and Protocols configuration program.
* New: PNG Desktop. (large icons)
* ACPI power management, especially in combination with multiple processors. The ACPI support in eComStation 2.2 has been significantly overhauled relative to earlier versions.
* Video driver performance with Panorama. Panorama has received considerable improvement since eComStation 2.1; in particular, widescreen displays should now be much better-supported.
* WiFi support has been updated with new versions of the XWLAN widget and the WPA supplicant program.
* A Java-based RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) client has been added to facilitate remote connections to Windows workstations and servers.
Please refer to http://www.ecomstation.com/support/ecs22beta/ for more information on this beta and guidelines to submit your reports.
DISTRIBUTION / CREATING INSTALLATION MEDIA
This product is provided as a downloadable ISO file, this is a raw DVD image that you can burn on DVD-R media. For instructions on burning the ISO image to DVD please consult the PDF document 'howtoburncds.pdf' available in the same directory as the ISO files.
REGISTRATION KEY REQUIRED FOR INSTALLING
eComStation 2.2 Beta requires a valid eComStation 2.0 or 2.1
registration key for installing. You should have received this
registration key as part of your previous eComStation 2.x purchase.
You can download it (by logging in at http://www.ecomstation.com) in
digital form, ready to be imported during the installation process.
SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
This product is available for download to all registered users of Software Subscription Services for eComStation. If you subscription has expired, you can purchase a renewal which will grant you immediate access to the download.
More details can be found at http://www.ecomstation.com/subscription/
ENJOY
We hope you will enjoy testing this beta version of eComStation 2.2.
Best regards,
Serenity Systems International / Mensys B.V.
I am really undecided about eCS 2.2, and the way that it installs. I managed to get the first version of the eSC 2.2 install CD ISO, just before it was replaced by what appears to be an older version (not sure what that is all about, I wish I had not erased the first download).
- 4Audio
- 5Network Adapter
- 7USB
- 13FAQ / Troubleshooting
- 14Recommended Commands on VirtualBox
What is VirtualBox
VirtualBox is an x86 virtualization software package, originally created by German software company innotek, now developed by Oracle as part of its xVM virtualization platform. It is installed on an existing host operating system as an application. Within this application, additional operating systems, each known as a Guest OS, can be loaded and run, each with its own virtual environment.
Homepage Link:http://www.virtualbox.org/
Running OS/2 or eComStation as a guest
First, you will need to download and install the VirtualBox software that matches your machine's operating system (host machine). Then, simply create a new virtual machine from within it and tell VirtualBox to load the Guest OS from the OS/2 or eCS install media.
Drivers under VBox/2 (eCS hosted)
| Component | Name | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Audio Intel HD ICH AC97 SoundBlaster 16 | Supported with UNIAUD driver. SoundBlaster Driver. |
| Video | VESA VBE 2.0 | SNAP: Select SNAP during eComStation install. |
| USB | N/A | Working. Included eComStation USB driver and Lar's USB Drivers |
| Parallel Port | N/A | Not Tested |
| Serial Port | N/A | Not Tested |
| Networks | PCNET FASTIII (Am79C973). PCNET PCI II Intel PRO1000MT. | PCnet-FAST III on eComStation Installer NICPAK - AMD |
| Tools and additions pack for eCS client | ISO Additions | Yes - mouse integration, video and NIC drivers. |
| Shared Folders | N/A | Not Supported. [1] |
Audio
If you select 'Audio Intel HD' as device of the Vitual Machine, it will work with the UNIAUD driver.
Using UNIAUD V1.9.25-SVNr551 (UNIAUD32.sys) and V1.9.5-SVNr534 (UNIAUD16.SYS) on you config.sys will look like:
'/V' is to show the messaged on boot. When booting it will show you something like:
Audio Testing
I did some audio testing with the different VirtualBox audio configuration and the OS/2 drivers.
| Driver Name - Version | ICH AC97 | Audio Intel HD | SoundBlaster 16 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIAUD - 2.02.02 - 2017-04-03 | - | - | Works. Some sound glitches. Get recognized as Intel 82801AA-ICH with Sigmantel STAC9700,83,94 at IRQ 11 | |
| UNIAUD - 2.02.02 - 2017-04-03 | - | - | Not working. Gets recognized on startup but does not sound. | |
| UNIAUD - 2.02.02 - 2017-04-03 | - | - | Not working. Audio card not get recognized at startup. |
Network Adapter
PCnet-FAST III
For the PCnet-FAST III you need to install the 'AMD PCNet Ethernet Family Adapter' that is included in eComStation.
Your config.sys will include this:
Video
On the eComStation installation you can select the SNAP driver to be installed. With that it will not give you further issues.
If you want to a different resolution that is not listed on eComStation you can try:
From the host machine you can add a custom resolution support to the guest OS with the following command:
Example:
You will get no confirmation from this command code.
Turn on the guest OS/2 or eComStation and on the /SNAP/ directory run:
This will add the new resolution on the eComStation Screen Resolution options. Access the settings page for resolution and select the new one.
USB
USB virtual ports are working on the platform.
You need to enable the USB ports on the configuration of the Virtual Machine:
After that you need to enable USB on the config.sys of OS2-eCS:
You can now mount USB device and will be recognized by the platform.
Config.sys Example
Here it is some sample on the parameters on config.sys for USB:
Diskette
The diskette integration is very easy too:
On the settings of the Virtual Machine on 'Storage' you can add the diskette drive.
Now you can select the Diskette image. The IMA format is supported.
You can use a Windows program called 'WinImage' to generate your own IMA Diskettes imaged.
Shared Clipboard
The shared clipboard integration is working. It has been tested with Windows as host and eComStation 2.1 as guest. You can copy+paste text from Windows or eComStation without problems after installing the eComStation Guest Add-ons.
Be sure to enable the shared clipboard (bidirection) on the virtual machine.
Mouse Integration
Mouse integration also works. It had been tested with Windows has host and eComStation 2.1 as guest using eComStation Guest Add-ons.
If you are running eComStation guest on a window, you don't have to disconnect the mouse with 'Ctrl Right' to control the host OS.
VBOXMOUSE.SYS will replace MOUSE.SYS and your config.sys will look like this:
The VBOXMOUSE.SYS driver included on the guest Add-Ons is:
Documentation
Documentation is available on the VirtualBox site to install several Guest OS's: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Guest_OSes
According to the VirtualBox Documentation, OS/2 MCP2 was reported to be stable but it requires VT-x hardware virtualization support. That means that your computer has to be modern enough to have that feature.
eComStation 2.0 GA on Virtual Box 2.2 Mac OS X
eComStation 2.0 GA , just select 'edit values before startup on CD', then IBM506ADD Compatibility mode and JJSCDROOM.add; on Virtual Box 2.2 for Mac Os X. And installation goes right well :-)
FAQ / Troubleshooting
Question: eCS or OS/2 freezes on booting, showing only the Logo
A: Check that your computer has the VT-X mode enabled. Or check that VT-X hardware virtualization is turned on in your computer's BIOS.
Q: eComStation 2.0 RC7 traps on DANIS506 driver on boot. (Trap 000d)
A: Try to select IBM506.ADD drivers, on 2.0 GA DANIS506 gives similar problems on HOST MAX OS X Virtual box 3 and 2.2 versions
Q: When the Warp 4.52 Boot CD runs it says 'OS/2 is unable to operate your hard disk or diskette drive'
A: Check that you are using a IDE disk on the Storage configuration of the Virtual Machine. If you are running SATA you require to install AHCI drivers on your OS/2-eComStation guest VM.
Q:What 'network adapter' to use in Virtualbox OS/2 Guest?
Reply by Lars Erdmann:
I am running under a Windows host but I would hope the answer will bethe same:
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1) Use 'Intel PRO/1000 MT Server'. The equivalent driver in OS/2 is E1000.OS2 ('Intel(R) PRO/1000 Network Connection').
If you use DHCP in your OS/2 guest and have problems with it (you do not get assigned an IP address), then modify your IBMCOMPROTOCOL.INI fileand add the following to the [E1000_nif] section:
Note that you'll have to do this manually as these parameters are undocumented and not offered though the E1000.NIF file. You'll also have to redo this every time you let the network config tool change your PROTOCOL.INI.
2) If that still fails, then use 'PCnet-FAST III (Am79C973)'.
The equivalent driver in OS/2 should be PCNTND.OS2 ('AMD PCNet Ethernet Family Adapter'). Maybe you will have to pick 'PCnet-PCI II (Am79C970A)'in VirtualBox instead. In any case, the OS/2 driver will be the same.
Recommended Commands on VirtualBox
Changing the UUID of Virtual HDD
Sometimes you want to duplicate your Virtual HDD and move them to other Virtual machines. You may get an error that the VHDD UUID is already used and it can not be asigned to other VM.
I recommends this command to fix remove the UUID of the Virtual HDD image:
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For example:
Changing the VM Screen Resolution
You also need sometimes to set a video resolution on the VM so OS/2 can recognize it with the video driver. I had used this with SNAP.
You need to change the video resolution of you VM with this command on the host:
Where 'eCS 2.2 b2' is the name of your Virtual Machine.