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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.
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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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