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| colspan="2" | | | colspan="2" |Please note that the summary on the right column does not not represent all the questions being asked in the article. I would strongly suggest that you visit each and every one article to find what you need. | ||
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| [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n7/answers.html Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n7] | |[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n7/answers.html Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n7] | ||
| *How can I get rid of the "Drive B" icon? | | | ||
*How can I get rid of the "Drive B" icon? | |||
*OS/2 would not boot, giving a TRAP error before it loaded the WPS and mentioning something about the SINGLEQ$ driver. | |||
*Is there any way to use JAOW to access Windows 95's long filenames when Warp is on its own HPFS partition? | |||
*How can I rig up OS/2 to play a given track on my CD-ROM at a given time? | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n8/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n8] | |||
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* "Dial Other Internet Provider" does not set my modem to 115,200 when it initializes | |||
* How do I move menu items around? | |||
* After I installed the FixPak, my machine begins to load PC DOS 6.3, but then it locks up. | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n9/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n9] | |||
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* Should I buy a Canon BJC 210 printer to use under OS/2 Warp? | |||
* I have lost the ability in Warp to read the OSO001.MSG file in its original location. | |||
* Whenever I open folders on my desktop there is a big delay and a lot of disk accessing. | |||
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[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n10/answers.htm | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n10/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n10] | ||
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* My URL folder has a bunch of plain text data files in it instead of URL objects. | |||
* I want my computer to page me at certain times everyday. | |||
* In order for my sound card to work under OS/2 I first have to boot into DOS then reboot into OS/2. | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n11/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n11] | |||
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* Whenever I dial into my local ISP, I get strange errors reporting "invalid fcs" or something. | |||
* How can I generate a set of floppies so that I can then perform an OS/2 boot that will allow me to run minimum OS2 and DOS full screen sessions (not WIN-OS/2) with HPFS support? | |||
* I have been unable to use Ultimail Lite v2.10.010 to read mail | |||
* What is the best way to delete the Ultimail files? | |||
* How do I get rid of all the associations for the Windows Notebook (notebook.exe). | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n12/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n12] | |||
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* Can you recommend a pen/tablet that will run under OS/2? | |||
* How to make Warp seamlessly open a Windows session in the background? | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n13/answers.html Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n13] | |||
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* How do I change the fonts used in Netscape/2? | |||
* Whenever I play a MIDI file, my AWE32 sound card comes out sounding like the old FM synthesis card instead of wavetable | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n14/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n14] | |||
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* How I can get a Java enabled browser for OS/2? | |||
* I have Warp 4 and want to create boot disks which use the OAD.SYS driver so that my OS/2 session will access my Iomega drives (ZIP and Bernoulli). | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n1/answers.htm <u>Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n1] | |||
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* Where can I find out what each of the programs In the c:\tcpip\bin directory does? | |||
* I have PKUnzip but can't get any OS/2 ZIP files unzipped with it. Do you know where I can get an unzip utility that I can unzip with? | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n2/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n2] | |||
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* Is there a way to back up the appointment book that comes with IBM Works without backing up the entire IBM Works suite or the whole disk? | |||
* How do I convince my Netscape Mail client, that I do not live in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. | |||
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| | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n3/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n3] | ||
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* When I right-click an object and select "Create another" from the pop-up menu, I see multiple choices of "Folder", "New folder", etc., up to nine times for the same choice. | |||
* How to reset the WarpCenter back to the way it was when I installed Warp 4 | |||
* Whenever I use Netscape Navigator/2, it looks fine itself, but it changes my system palette to some strange colors. | |||
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n5/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n5] | |||
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* How do I use Netscape 2.02 for OS/2 to access webpage requiring a minimum of Netscape v3.0 (or Internet Explorer v3.0) to view | |||
* After installing Navigator for OS/2 in my system, when I click on the Navigator (modem) object it tells me it can't find a LINKUP.EXE file | |||
* When I use Navigator it opens one of the default multimedia viewers (IB.EXE) to display GIFs and JPGs. This IB.EXE is a huge hog on my machine and slows things to a crawl. | |||
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| | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n6/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n6] | ||
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*Is there any way to make FaxWorks Lite automatically start in "answer all calls" mode? | |||
* The COM.SYS device driver did not support 28,800 throughput on the modem, so I resorted to using SIO.SYS | |||
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| | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n7/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n7] | ||
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* When IBM Works was installed, the program defaults to use the "X:\BONUSPAK\IBMWORKS\DATA" path for its data. How do I change that. | |||
* Can the OS/2 Peer support talk directly to the Win95 client, or whether a NOS like Lantastic for OS/2 is needed | |||
* How do you reset the system font back to Warp Sans (the new Warp font)? | |||
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| | |[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n8/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n8] | ||
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* Is there a way to see how much storage space the Warp CD player uses for storage of CD titles and play lists? And if so, is there any way to edit that file to remove CD titles that I do not currently have? | |||
* The ATAPI Iomega Zip drive works if I dual boot to DOS or boot from a floppy session but without drivers, I can't use it in OS/2. | |||
* What files can I remove from OS/2 Warp 4 if I only want to do dialup networking and do NOT want to do any LAN networking? | |||
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| | |[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n9/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n9] | ||
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*How to automatically back up critical data on the hard drive to reduce the frequency of making offline backups. | |||
*How do you use this "Locked Files" device driver and cause a file to be replaced? | |||
*I have a NEC 6x4 CD-ROM drive, with 4 drive slots. How do I assign drive letters W,X,Y,Z to my NEC 6x4 CD-ROM drive with 4 drive slots? | |||
*Is there any way to make the Precision LS-120 Internal drive work with Warp 4? | |||
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| | |[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n10/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n10 ] | ||
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* How do I delete templates? They just won't go away! | |||
* I very often use OS/2 text windows. When I start the session I write "MODE CO80,40" to have more rows. My question is if I can do this automatically? | |||
* I have been looking into getting a 3D video card for my PC and one of the ones that I have liked is the Intergraph Intense 3D that uses the Rendition chip set. Do you know if there are any OS/2 drivers for this chip set? | |||
* How can I find out about OS/2 user groups? What groups are around? Who can I contact? | |||
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| | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n12/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n12] | ||
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* In the dozen or so installs I have done, OS/2 always "greys out" the checkbox for XMS (it is checked, though). | |||
* I recently installed a new motherboard and when I booted OS/2 I got a trap in SINGLEQ$ right before the PMShell loaded. | |||
* Is it possible to set the Icons and Frame Controls in the WPS to 32x32 (icons) and generally smaller (frame controls) while using the Matrox Mystique? | |||
* My problem is that my Minolta WinLaser printer has no driver for OS/2 Warp 4 or 3. I have a driver for Windows 3.1x. Can I make it work? | |||
* I would like to remove all dos and win support from my Warp installation. Do you know of a list of the files from the CONFIG.SYS that I can remove? | |||
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| | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006182007/http://www.os2ezine.com/v3n06/answers.htm Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v3 n5] | ||
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*I purchased a new hard drive and I'm having difficulty getting it working right with OS/2 | |||
*Boot manager always defaults to Windows 3.1 | |||
*How do I download a .DLL extension file using Netscape for OS/2 | |||
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| [http://web.archive.org/web/20010429234419/http://os2.ami.com.au/os2/OS2/TCPIP/ Solutions from the net regarding internet and networking problems under OS/2] | | [http://web.archive.org/web/20010429234419/http://os2.ami.com.au/os2/OS2/TCPIP/ Solutions from the net regarding internet and networking problems under OS/2] | ||
| * Compiled by John Summerfield | | | ||
* Compiled by John Summerfield | |||
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Revision as of 00:37, 17 May 2022
UFO's OS/2 Warp Information Resources |
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Get to know and love OS/2!!!
Some fundamental OS/2 concepts | Compiled by Peter Moylan | A must read for all OS/2 users |
OS/2 WARP's Config.sys file Insights] | Written by IBM | A good page on modifying OS/2's Config.sys |
Exploring OS/2 Config.sys file | By Esther Schindler, PC Magazine March 12, 1996 |
A must read, very informative |
Understanding the OS/2 Config.sys file | By Esther Schindler, PC Magazine May 14, 1996. |
A must read, very informative. |
CONFIG.SYS explanation | By Rick Meigs | A very comprehensive description of the CONFIG.SYS |
OS/2 FAQ | Compiled by Timothy F. Sipples | A good FAQ for OS/2 Warp |
The HPFS FAQ | Compiled by Les Bell and Associates Pty Ltd | Comprehensive info of OS/2's High Performance File System (HPFS) |
Mouse hints and tips | By IBM | Information on mouse/pointer devices, hints & tips |
Installation and Uninstallation Guide
Warp Installation Notes | By Frank McKenney | Very comprehensive guide on installing OS/2 WARP |
Getting Warped | by Lewis J. Waber , M.D., Ph.D |
Another good installation guide for OS/2 WARP. |
Installing OS/2 From a Harddisk drive | by Tim Lauridsen | If your CDROM won't work under OS/2, you can still install OS/2 Warp!! |
OS/2 Warp Migration | By IBM | A good page to address many of the technical considerations when migrating to OS/2 V2.x thru Warp V4. |
Installing Internet Support in OS/2 Warp | Courtesy of PC Lube and Tune | A guide to help you to connect to the net using OS/2 Warp v3 |
Kali for OS/2 | By John D. Reinhold, OS2 e-Zine! vol 1 no 2 |
Playing games on the internet !! |
Incorporate multiple operating systems on your PC | By Sheryl Canter, PC Magazine, Dec 17, 1996 |
A good article on installing both WIN95 and OS/2 WARP on the same computer |
The Linux "Linux-DOS-Win95-OS2" mini-HOWTO | By Mike Harlan |
If you are crazy about installing all sort of OS for your computer, check out this page! |
How to Make OS/2 and Windows 95 Coexist | By Heath Phillipi, OS2 e-Zine! vol 1 no 3 |
Ditto as above - |
How to Install/Uninstall Programs in OS/2 | By Paulo Mario Moraes, OS2 e-Zine! vol 1 no 7 |
Good article |
Win 32s and Photoshop under OS/2 | By Judy McDermott |
Very informative help page to get Photoshop running in WinOS2. |
WinSock and OS/2 | By Judy McDermott |
Get those windows 3.xx based internet clients to work in WinOS2 |
Software problems With OS/2 WARP?
Rescue a damaged desktop | By Jim Little, OS2 e-Zine! vol 1 no 7 |
Desktop corrupted? Desktop won't startup? Read this well |
Hardware Problems
Tired of resolving hardware problems with OS/2 WARP ? | ||
OS/2 Soundcard Summary | By Rod Smith | A summary of information about sound cards for use under OS/2 |
The Official Unofficial Guide to Using the Creative Labs AWE32, SB32, and SB16 with OS/2 Warp | By Colin Hildinger | A very comprehensive page about Creative Labs sound cards |
The Creative Lab's Sound Blaster for OS/2 drivers' bug list | By Julien Pierre | Get to know the bugs of your sound blaster drivers |
WARP TV FAQ | By Abbotsbury Software Ltd. UK |
Comprehensive page about watching TV right on your OS/2 desktop |
OS/2 Warp and HP Scanners | By Bjoslashn Tore Hoem |
Get your HP scanner to work with OS/2 WARP OS/2 user's review of the HP Scanjet 5P |
Deskscan II, H.P.Scanjet 5p and WINOS2 | By R.M. Klippstein |
Installing Deskscan II (ver 2.3.1a) for color scanning with H.P.Scanjet 5p under WINOS2 |
Configuring New HP Deskjet and LaserJet Printers | By Patrick G Horneker | Get your HP printers to run under OS/2 |
CD-ROM drive unsupported by OS/2 | By Kris Kwilas |
A good tip for all owners of odd cdrom drives |
Large Hard Drives in OS/2 | By Rod Smith |
Have a new high capacity drive and OS/2 won't recognize it? Read this article first. |
HP CD Writers and OS/2 Warp FAQ | Maintained by Fernando Cassia |
A good FAQ on all HP CD writers. |
CD Changers and OS/2 Warp | Maintained by Fernando Cassia | Another good FAQ for CD-changers. |
Removable Media Frequently Asked Questions List | By Leon Grossman | A good FAQ for all removable drives under OS/2 (cover Syquest and Zip drives) |
OS/2 WARP and Iomega Zip Drives | By Chris Wenham, OS2 e-Zine! vol 1 no 12 |
Short article on zip drives |
Iomega Zip Drive Configuration | By Curtis W. Rendon | Has a section on formatting Zip disks for HPFS |
Zip Drive Tips and Tricks for OS/2 Users | By Patrick G. Horneker | A comprehensive page for Iomega Zip drive and OS/2 |
Get a Real Modem | By Rich Steiner | WinModem does not work with OS/2? Find out why. |
OS/2 Warp Hardware Compatibility Listing | By IBM |
The place to visit if you are not sure that your hardware is compatible with OS/2 WARP |
Calculators, PDAs and OS/2 WARP | ||
The Newton OS/2 Connection] | By Darrell Spice Jr. |
If you have an Apple Newton and OS/2 WARP, chances are that you need to see this page. |
OS/2 Installation of PalmPilot Desktop | By 3COM Corporation |
If you have the USR palmpilot PDA, then this is a must see!! |
Kermit 95 for OS/2 | By Columbia University |
If you have the HP48 calculator, then you might want to take a look at this software |
X48 HP48 emulator | By Holger Veit |
Go get the most functional HP48 emulator on the net ! Requires either Xfree86/OS2 or Exceed for OS/2 |
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The Warp Pharmacy | The first place to visit when your OS/2 system is sick |
IBM Personal Software Services | Provides technical information and assistance for OS/2 Warp |
Solutions From The Net
Please note that the summary on the right column does not not represent all the questions being asked in the article. I would strongly suggest that you visit each and every one article to find what you need. | |
Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n7 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n8 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n9 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n11 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n12 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n13 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v1 n14 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n1 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n2 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n3 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n5 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n6 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n7 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n8 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n9 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n10 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v2 n12 |
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Answers from OS/2 e-Zine! v3 n5 |
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Solutions from the net regarding internet and networking problems under OS/2 |
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OS/2 Warp Device Drivers and Updates
D'sWorld | Maintained by Indelible Blue |
A very convenient site for you to download all the updates for OS/2. Must see!! |
OS/2 Device Driver Depository | Maintained by IBM |
The most comprehensive site to get new OS/2 drivers for your hardware devices |
IBM Software Update | Maintained by IBM |
The master list from IBM to upgrading your OS/2 WARP. Very comprehensive. |
Master OS/2 Warp Update List | Maintained by Team OS/2 Cincinnati Users Group |
The master list of all FREE updates to OS/2 Warp. You can install all fixpacks to OS/2 using RSU (Remote Software Update) !!! |
Team OS/2 Help Desk OS/2 Resource Library | Maintained by Lori Martin | Contains an OS/2 Resource Library Index |
FixPak, What's a FixPak? | By Thomas Chamberlain |
Good explanation of OS/2 FixPak |
Applying Service to OS/2 Warp | Maintained by Frank McKenney |
A very comprehensive guide to applying FixPak to OS/2 |
Epson's OS/2 WARP drivers | Maintained by Epson Germany |
Custom drivers from Epson Germany. This site is in German. |
OS/2 scanner drivers | By Solution Technology |
Has OS/2 Twain device drivers for scanners |
OS/2 sound card drivers archive | Maintained by Rod Smith | A very convenient place to find your sound card drivers for OS/2 |