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 * RexxTool 1.4.5 https://ecsoft2.org/rexxtool (record updated 20/05/2026 -   18:53)
   RexxTool.cmd is an indenter/formatter/analyzer/etc for Rexx.

 * Libreria runtime LIBC Next 0.1.14
   https://ecsoft2.org/libreria-runtime-libc-next (record updated 27/05/2026   - 05:31)
   LIBC Next (or LIBCn, for short) is an attempt to provide an implementation
   of the C runtime library which is suitable for porting Unix and Linux
   applications to the OS/2 Operating System using the

 * CMake 3.31.7 https://ecsoft2.org/cmake (record updated 27/05/2026 - 05:32)
   CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system.

   CMake is a family of tools designed to build, test and package software.

 * GNU libtool 2.5.4 https://ecsoft2.org/gnu-libtool (record updated   27/05/2026 - 05:33)
   GNU Libtool, a generic library support script, utility for developing
   software.

 * Dave Gnukem 1.0.3 https://ecsoft2.org/dave-gnukem (record updated
   25/05/2026 - 17:30)
   This is a clone of the first Duke Nukem game.

 * Agena 7.5.13 https://ecsoft2.org/agena (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/wcd-wherever-change-directory (record updated   21/05/2026 - 04:53)
   Wherever Change Directory, chdir for DOS and Unix and Os2.

 * FluidSynth 2.5.4 https://ecsoft2.org/fluidsynth (record updated 26/05/2026   - 20:43)
   FluidSynth is a software real-time synthesizer based on the Soundfont 2
   specifications.

 * Netlabs GCC 15.1.0 https://ecsoft2.org/netlabs-gcc (record updated   27/05/2026 - 05:36)
   Ports of GNU GCC 3.x and 4.x, which ensure 100% compatibility with ANSI
   C/C++.

 * GNU binutils 2.44 https://ecsoft2.org/gnu-binutils (record updated   27/05/2026 - 05:30)
   The GNU binutils are a collection of *binary tools for GCC*. The main ones
   are:

 * Links OS/2  https://ecsoft2.org/links-os2 (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).

 * LX-Lite 1.3.9 https://ecsoft2.org/lx-lite (record updated 27/05/2026 -   05:35)
   Freeware OS/2 LX executables packer.

 * OS/2 Pointers 1.8 https://ecsoft2.org/os2-pointers (record updated   25/05/2026 - 10:47)
   Collection of several mouse pointers for OS/2 by the OS/2 community (PTR
   and ANI format).

 * LockMap (Lockup Bitmap Select) 1.20
   https://ecsoft2.org/lockmap-lockup-bitmap-select (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 https://ecsoft2.org/ecpi-c-enhanced-cpi-c
   (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/oodit-object-oriented-editor-c (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/cdcopy-compact-diskette-copy-program (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 https://ecsoft2.org/racerexx (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.

 * DropText 1.1 https://ecsoft2.org/droptext (record updated 26/05/2026 -
   20:42)
   Using this program you can type a line of text, drag it over a window and
   drop it thus changing its text. Source code included.

 * C_PANELS 2.23 https://ecsoft2.org/cpanels (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 https://ecsoft2.org/dirutils (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/automated-installation-cid-enabled-es-ls-v30-and-nts2-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 https://ecsoft2.org/iconea (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/brafpds-browse-advanced-function-print-data-stream
   (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 https://ecsoft2.org/client-views (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.

 * DDESAMPL (PM DDE example program) 1.1
   https://ecsoft2.org/ddesampl-pm-dde-example-program (record updated
   26/05/2026 - 20:41)
   Example client and server using Dynamic Data Exchange. Illustrates some of
   the basics.

 * ButtonIt 0.35 https://ecsoft2.org/buttonit (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 https://ecsoft2.org/clipsave (record updated 24/05/2026 -   23:50)
   Save the Clipboard Text contents into a file.

 * CTLPLS (Control+ Library )  https://ecsoft2.org/ctlpls-control-library
   (record updated 26/05/2026 - 20:39)
   Control+ is a collection of controls in a .DLL that may be created from
   any 'C' application. Includes source for a test program which allows you
   to create one of each control.

 * BGImage (BackGround Image Changer) 2.0
   https://ecsoft2.org/bgimage-background-image-changer (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 https://ecsoft2.org/chkptr (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 https://ecsoft2.org/ibm-clipview (record updated
   24/05/2026 - 21:31)
   Clipview will allow you to view the contents of OS/2 PM's system
   clipboard.


UPDATED:
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 * Netlabs GCC 15.1.0 https://ecsoft2.org/netlabs-gcc (record updated   27/05/2026 - 05:36)
   Ports of GNU GCC 3.x and 4.x, which ensure 100% compatibility with ANSI
   C/C++.

 * LX-Lite 1.3.9 https://ecsoft2.org/lx-lite (record updated 27/05/2026 -   05:35)
   Freeware OS/2 LX executables packer.

 * GNU libtool 2.5.4 https://ecsoft2.org/gnu-libtool (record updated   27/05/2026 - 05:33)
   GNU Libtool, a generic library support script, utility for developing
   software.

 * CMake 3.31.7 https://ecsoft2.org/cmake (record updated 27/05/2026 - 05:32)
   CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system.

   CMake is a family of tools designed to build, test and package software.

 * Libreria runtime LIBC Next 0.1.14
   https://ecsoft2.org/libreria-runtime-libc-next (record updated 27/05/2026
   - 05:31)
   LIBC Next (or LIBCn, for short) is an attempt to provide an implementation
   of the C runtime library which is suitable for porting Unix and Linux
   applications to the OS/2 Operating System using the

 * GNU binutils 2.44 https://ecsoft2.org/gnu-binutils (record updated
   27/05/2026 - 05:30)
   The GNU binutils are a collection of *binary tools for GCC*. The main ones
   are:

 * FluidSynth 2.5.4 https://ecsoft2.org/fluidsynth (record updated 26/05/2026
   - 20:43)
   FluidSynth is a software real-time synthesizer based on the Soundfont 2
   specifications.

 * DropText 1.1 https://ecsoft2.org/droptext (record updated 26/05/2026 -
   20:42)
   Using this program you can type a line of text, drag it over a window and
   drop it thus changing its text. Source code included.

 * DDESAMPL (PM DDE example program) 1.1
   https://ecsoft2.org/ddesampl-pm-dde-example-program (record updated
   26/05/2026 - 20:41)
   Example client and server using Dynamic Data Exchange. Illustrates some of
   the basics.

 * CTLPLS (Control+ Library )  https://ecsoft2.org/ctlpls-control-library
   (record updated 26/05/2026 - 20:39)
   Control+ is a collection of controls in a .DLL that may be created from
   any 'C' application. Includes source for a test program which allows you
   to create one of each control.

 * Dave Gnukem 1.0.3 https://ecsoft2.org/dave-gnukem (record updated
   25/05/2026 - 17:30)
   This is a clone of the first Duke Nukem game.

 * OS/2 Pointers 1.8 https://ecsoft2.org/os2-pointers (record updated
   25/05/2026 - 10:47)
   Collection of several mouse pointers for OS/2 by the OS/2 community (PTR
   and ANI format).

 * Agena 7.5.13 https://ecsoft2.org/agena (record updated 24/05/2026 - 23:51)
   Agena is an easy-to-learn procedural programming language suited for
   everyday usage.

 * Clipsave 1.0 https://ecsoft2.org/clipsave (record updated 24/05/2026 -
   23:50)
   Save the Clipboard Text contents into a file.

 * C_PANELS 2.23 https://ecsoft2.org/cpanels (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 https://ecsoft2.org/client-views (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 https://ecsoft2.org/ibm-clipview (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/automated-installation-cid-enabled-es-ls-v30-and-nts2-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 https://ecsoft2.org/chkptr (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 https://ecsoft2.org/iconea (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 https://ecsoft2.org/ecpi-c-enhanced-cpi-c
   (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/lockmap-lockup-bitmap-select (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 https://ecsoft2.org/racerexx (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  https://ecsoft2.org/links-os2 (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 https://ecsoft2.org/dirutils (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/oodit-object-oriented-editor-c (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 https://ecsoft2.org/buttonit (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/brafpds-browse-advanced-function-print-data-stream
   (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/bgimage-background-image-changer (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/cdcopy-compact-diskette-copy-program (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
   https://ecsoft2.org/wcd-wherever-change-directory (record updated
   21/05/2026 - 04:53)
   Wherever Change Directory, chdir for DOS and Unix and Os2.

 * RexxTool 1.4.5 https://ecsoft2.org/rexxtool (record updated 20/05/2026 -
   18:53)
   RexxTool.cmd is an indenter/formatter/analyzer/etc for Rexx.

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