WHATSNEW for eComStation 2.0 Silver Release (RC7)

New Features:

• Updated preboot menu system to allow target hardware selection.
• The trace (and other) files are now properly installed by clifi. This will produce more useful data in case the debug kernel is required.
• ACPI is now being installed in the form of a WPI package. This should make it easier to supply updates to an installed system later on.
• Accomodate installation of ACPI Warpin package in ACPI Wizard.
• Added and updated some documentation in ACPI Warpin package.
• Added a Video Driver Wizard, which allows to switch between SNAP, Panorama, GRADD and VGA drivers on an installed system. This will make it easier for people to recover from video problems.
• Added GRADD reset option in preboot menu (via ALT-F1).
• Updated LLAECS: it now should work better and prevent problems with netbios over tcpip. The default dhcp timeout of 0 seconds has been reinstated, but now LLAECS waits until it has a valid DHCP lease (up to 30 seconds) before continuing. This should be less, as soon as a DHCP lease has been obtained.
• EVFSGUI (the Samba GUI) now properly detects the status of network connections. This makes the tool a lot more intuitive than before.
• When ACPI is detected/supported the system will use the SMP kernel immediately from phase 1. This should improve the ACPI success rate.
• ACPI Wizard now applies /F switch to PSCOM.SYS if required.
• A new LVM wrapper is implemented that works around the problems of installing alongside a Windows Vista partition. This will prevent damaging the Vista installation.
• The order of HAB drivers selected in the preboot menu will be maintained throughout the installation, preventing issues with load order of certain SCSI drivers for example.
• It should now be possible to properly install on computers with 4 GB of memory.
• It is possible to install from an USB attached CD device.
• FAT32 support is enabled in phase 1. This makes it easier to read USB memory sticks (for example registration key).
• Beer battery widget will be auto-installed when applicable.
• XWLAN monitor widget will be auto-installed when applicable.
• USB stick holder widget will be auto-installed when applicable.
• It is now possible to boot with VGA, GRADD, Panorama or SNAP from the install CD. The selection will be reflected in the preselected driver in the installation menu.
• Enabled digital audio transfer on CD player by default
• Added DejaVu fonts as Warpin file. Makes upgrades easier.
• Added Workplace Sans font
• Added program icon for ECSRXLIB.TXT
• Enabled eStyler on boot CD
• Added code to FINISH.CMD to cleanup empty logfiles.
• "Readme" Documents in the root of the CD will be copied to ?:\ecs\doc
• Improved logging of available hardware
• Updated Video Driver Wizard, now no longer 'blocks' on resolution change.
• Re-enable selection for USB printer support installation. Will default to 'on' when USB support is enabled.
• Added setting of ini entry to skip non-local drives for scanning of music files.
• New bootlogo and desktopbackground, reflecting "Silver Release" status.
• New Silver desktop background.

Updated Applications:

• Updated Firewall utility to 2009-08-05
• Updated DejaVu font package to version 2.29, now packaged as Warpin file
• Updated WarpIn to version 1.0.18
• Updated TIMESET to 1.0RC1
• Updated RSJ CD writer to version 6.02
• Updated setboot.exe to version 1.07
• Updated MEMDISK to version 2009.01.07
• Updated OS2CSM to version 2009.01.06
• Updated TAR.EXE to version 1.20
• Updated ARCVIEW to 2.02
• Updated eStyler to fix keyboard selection bug in reboot list
• Updated Lucide to version 1.2.1
• Updated RUN! to version 0.80
• Updated NewView on CD to version 2.19.4.
• Updated Java 1.4.2 TZ Updater to version 1.3.15-2009g
• Updated USBDock to version 20090323
• Updated eCo Runtime to version 20090503
• Updated Samba plugin to version 1.5beta-3.0.34
• Updated DMI.EXE to version dmidecode 2.10
• Updated trace files to 14.104a level where files available
• Updated Firefox and Thunderbird to build 2.0.0.22
• Updated EVFSGUI to version 1.3.6, aug 20 2009 build.
• Updated MPTS wrapper to version 0.9.1.3
• Updated LLAECS to version 1.0.2
• Added Internet Application Integration utility 1.0.9.1
• Added backup.exe to boot CD. This (and restore.exe) can be used directly from the commandline.

Updated / added drivers:

• Updated ACPI to revision 3.17
• Updated APM to revision 1.31
• Updated OS2LVM to bldlevel 14.105 (was 14.96)
• Added new LVM wrapper, prevents problems with eCS alongside Windows Vista
• Updated Bootable JFS to version 1.0.8
• Updated NTFS.IFS to version 2.0.17
• Updated detection of several devices, added drivers to the hardware database
• Updated Samba plugin to version 1.5beta-3.0.34-20090511
• Updated UNIAUD to 1.9.20
• Corrected driver names in printer description files for EPOMNI
• Updated FD16-700.ADD to 10.148 (was 10.070)
• Updated AHA152X.ADD to 10.148 (was 10.107)
• Backleveled Adaptec U320 SCSI driver from version 1.02 to 1.00, which should reportedly perform better

Bugfixes since the previous release:

block bugs

* 2543∞: [installer phase 1] Installation of RC6a on T30 unsuccessfull
* 2510∞: [installer phase 1] Installer stops in phase 1 migrating from RC6a
* 1845∞: [other] Dumpformatter setup in \OS2\PDPSI\PMDF completely useless
* 2489∞: [booting of CD] ECS cannot read CD/DVD RW unit HL-DT-STDVD-RAM GH22NP20
* 1606∞: [booting of CD] Trace files not match with kernel 104a...
* 2490∞: [other] Resetting to standard VGA with SET ENH_SUSPEND=2 in config.sys traps system...
* 1824∞: [other] Snap installation comes up with an invalid monitor mode when ending phase 3 migration install.
* 2354∞: [installer phase 1] Vista gets killed by installing eComStation.
* 2465∞: [booting of CD] T23 with 700 MB crashes with a SYS147 (system out of resources) when running RSPINST.EXE.
* 1217∞: [other] CVS repository contains incorrect debug kernel versions
* 2031∞: [Content] USB must be deselect on CF-30
* 2351∞: [installer phase 3] Error on TCPIP install
* 2140∞: [other] The order of IFS drivers
* 2182∞: [booting of CD] Switch kernel from _W4 to SMP.... 103a and 104a
* 2139∞: [ACPI] eComStation should use UNI or SMP kernel
* 2290∞: [installer phase 2] TCPIP Install Failed - Error code 29
16 resolved block bugs.

crash bugs

* 2574∞: [installer phase 2] Install failure with error code 29
* 2349∞: [ACPI] Using the ACPI Wizard causes the machine to hang when rebooted
* 2245∞: [booting of CD] Start using EARLYMEMINIT=TRUE when ACPI is loaded.
* 2239∞: [installer phase 3] ACPI wizard should set SMP switch with AMOUSE
* 2353∞: [other] PC Locks up.
* 2308∞: [installer phase 1] Booting from USB CD-ROM results in trap 000D SDDHELP
* 2250∞: [installer phase 1] ECS 20RC5 RESOURCE.SYS crashes with VirtualBox memdisk error during install
* 1690∞: [other] TRAP in JFS after unplugging the USB MSD devices under certain conditions
* 1709∞: [booting of CD] Installing eCS 2.0 RC3 on Dell Inspiron 9400: OS/2 !! SYS01720
9 resolved crash bugs.

major bugs

* 2560∞: [other] old pcmcia drivers
* 1928∞: [other] Cardbus system is not supported.
* 2288∞: [other] Can't listen mp3 over network
* 2534∞: [ACPI] ACPI docs?
* 2253∞: [other] After booting 1.2R, RC3 & RC5 fail to boot until RC2 has been booted
* 2497∞: [other] shutdown does not complete - without eWorkplace
* 1552∞: [installer phase 1] SCSI Driver selection during Install phase I
* 1387∞: [booting of CD] USB mass storage devices do not work when PCMCIA support is loaded
* 1785∞: [booting of CD] CPQCISS.ADD drivers is required to be first .ADD driver in config.sys
* 2491∞: [installer phase 1] rogue C: drive causing Install Phase 1 to fail with 0x1 error
* 2151∞: [Content] ACPI Wizard (eCS 2.0 RC5) doesn't complete all tasks
* 1820∞: [ACPI] ACPI wizzard doesn't do was it shows
* 2107∞: [other] Requester does not start
* 2082∞: [booting of CD] LSI/Symbios 320 SCSI driver is not present
* 1828∞: [other] Maintenance Desktop Unuseable.
* 1782∞: [installer phase 1] Is there a 500G limit on HDD size?
* 2408∞: [other] TZ data still needs fixing
* 2116∞: [ACPI] with "power off option" selected TP42P system freezes at "releasing files"....
* 2318∞: [installer phase 1] SMP kernel is installed even when ACPI is not
* 2184∞: [other] Virtual VPC blocks requester on RC 5
* 2276∞: [installer phase 3] eCS 2.0 RC6: Respect EARLYMEMINIT setting of the installer
* 2195∞: [other] XWireless LAN Monitor - signal drops out when accessing network
* 2117∞: [other] Seamonkey crashes when reading mail/newsgroups
* 2443∞: [other] PEER/LAN blocks for login on login failure
* 2229∞: [installer phase 2] Installation CD drive not recognized after phase 2
* 2301∞: [other] pmformat cannot UDF format rewriteable discs
* 2348∞: [other] Shutdown fails to Power Off or display message indicating that it is safe to do so
* 2395∞: [installer phase 1] Phase 1 aborts with code 0x3; description reads HWMERGE install failed
* 2419∞: [installer phase 2] Deselecting TCP/IP protocol on network installation leads to abortion of install phase 2
* 2411∞: [installer phase 1] Regression in guidproc instvols.dll results in rspinst error 906
* 2404∞: [installer phase 2] Bug in install script stops install
* 2373∞: [other] Installed OS recogises USB Flash Drive and assigns Letter but unable to ready from Flash Drive.
* 2378∞: [booting of CD] MAKEDISK fails from RC6a CD
* 2201∞: [booting of CD] Selecting "edit config.sys" in preboot menu prevents ALT-F2/F4 from working
* 1791∞: [other] Can't reset video to VGA
* 2347∞: [other] Update WarpIn to version 1.0.18
* 2333∞: [installer phase 1] Install phase 1 fails on LG F1 - 22PTV
* 2320∞: [other] USBRESMGR.SYS not in config.sys file
* 1665∞: [other] Unable to run Win/OS-2 or DOS
* 2220∞: [ACPI] Unable to access COM Ports
* 2100∞: [other] Cannot create eShutdown folder
* 2115∞: [installer phase 2] loop starting pmshell.exe on virtual PC
* 2120∞: [booting of CD] Boot of installation CD hangs at pcibus.snp
* 2089∞: [installer phase 2] Installer Phase 2 startup.cmd error 25?
* 1697∞: [installer phase 1] RC3 fails after "Enter Registration" before install
* 2110∞: [installer phase 1] Installation fails on ABIT IP35 Pro fails
* 1527∞: [other] eStyler shutdown erroneously switches to ACPI mode
* 2316∞: [migration from eCS 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2] Installation phase 2 breacks, does not complete
* 2113∞: [installer phase 2] Hangs phase 2
* 1938∞: [installer phase 1] When booting the disc checker reports no problems, minilvm reports a corrupted partition table.
51 resolved major bugs.

minor bugs

* 2528∞: [other] DHCP settings and long time.
* 2388∞: [other] eComStation Kernel Object - Drivers page missing 2nd driver instance.
* 2407∞: [other] The contents of SMPFILES.ZIP seem to be higher levels, than what is installed.
* 2514∞: [other] Cannot deselect USB Mouse, Keyboard, MSD from Pre-Boot Menu, Cannot deselect USB Printer anywhere
* 2557∞: [other] EVFSGUI cannot restore connections attached to a volumes root directory
* 2394∞: [installer phase 1] No help available from within Create volume window in Installation Volume Manager
* 2506∞: [other] Video Driver Wizard - not allowed to change video driver
* 2013∞: [Content] English installer files need a bit rework
* 2334∞: [other] eWP's INF file is missing
* 767∞: [installer phase 1] Locale object help broken
* 2545∞: [other] RWS dll's are installed in two different versions
* 2516∞: [ACPI] Log file locations
* 2532∞: [installer phase 1] PSCOM.sys & vcom.sys files not on HD after Phase 1 install
* 2509∞: [ACPI] Improve ACPI setup
* 2529∞: [ACPI] Bad ACPIxxx.WPI installation in RC7
* 2541∞: [ACPI] SILVER: ACPIDAEMON detects hardware incorrectly
* 2539∞: [installer phase 2] Fails install trying to install TCP/IP
* 2525∞: [other] Wizard video driver between panorama and SNAP .
* 2502∞: [other] SILVER - Feedback wizard rejects valid e-mail address
* 2062∞: [ACPI] Does the ACPI wizard take into account /F switch with com.sys ?
* 2459∞: [booting of CD] Recent pre-boot menu: text issues
* 2414∞: [other] Shutdown fails to power off system
* 2168∞: [other] Add NeoWPS widgets
* 2460∞: [booting of CD] SOCKETSK.SYS not found on CD
* 1220∞: [other] Shipped AICU320 Adaptec Driver slow
* 1874∞: [migration from eCS 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2] LogOn Command, i need for DB2, without existing net
* 2032∞: [Content] When LBA value <> CHS value : partition can not be created
* 1257∞: [other] USB MSD conflicts with PCcard drivers
* 2196∞: [other] No mouse selected during install results in IBM mouse driver being installed.
* 2217∞: [booting of CD] Multiple version of the kernel files into CVS
* 2282∞: [other] FFST dump utility crashes
* 2221∞: [other] Debug version of bvscall.dll
* 1852∞: [installer phase 1] Sound and NIC are not detected on Compaq Presario laptop
* 1500∞: [other] Epson printer object (EPOMNI4) not created
* 2046∞: [other] TEDIT / CD boot / Console Mode
* 2436∞: [other] Shutdown does not switch power-off
* 2146∞: [other] Shutdown, eComStation 2.0 RC5 is broken
* 1739∞: [ACPI] Choosing shutdown causes reboot
* 1717∞: [installer phase 1] SNAP resolution incorrect (and GENGRADD)
* 1969∞: [installer phase 1] Network cards (GenMac) not detected although drivers are supplied.
* 1692∞: [other] Missing the Wireless Lan Monitor widget automatically enabled after the installation
* 2340∞: [other] Updated components from eCo Software (december)
* 2450∞: [other] Update of NewView not completed
* 2274∞: [other] Update dejavu-fonts
* 2424∞: [other] USB device is visible under ECS 1.1 but not RC6A.
* 2406∞: [installer phase 2] Can't install eCS 2.0 RC6a to NVidia chipset
* 2415∞: [installer phase 2] Conexant high definition SmartAudio 221 on ThinkPad W500 not detected
* 2397∞: [booting of CD] Incorrect disk controller reported
* 2296∞: [other] Post install; screen resolution doesn't work
* 2289∞: [other] Audio Adapter not detected by installer
* 2390∞: [other] if boot with usb flash plugged in, device displays as hard disk, no "eject disk"
* 2391∞: [installer phase 1] Missing DEVICE=D:\ECS\BOOT\USBRESMG.SYS from \config.sys
* 2375∞: [other] Shutdown fails to complete abuot 50% of the time.
* 2376∞: [other] Utility USB DOCK always reports "No Attached devices" even when there are USB devices working.
* 2358∞: [other] Old version of TAR.EXE is not capable.
* 1772∞: [other] Warpcenter (eComCenter) loses the original contents during migration.
* 1713∞: [other] Panorama doesn't pick up or deal with LANG variabele
* 2148∞: [other] ACPI wizard detects 2 CPU's on single CPU mainboard
* 2256∞: [other] Updated components from eCo Software (november)
* 2284∞: [booting of CD] RC6 Alt-F2 exit of boot configuration does NOT display driver loads
59 resolved minor bugs.

tweak bugs

* 2577∞: [booting of CD] Initial menu is not clear enough
* 2246∞: [installer phase 3] IBM APM widget and beer widget get installed.
* 2550∞: [installer phase 3] Clean out empty logfiles at the end of installation
* 2544∞: [installer phase 1] Audio cards not in database...
* 2508∞: [booting of CD] SILVER - Disk integrity fails
* 2496∞: [other] DHCP Requests not getting through firewall
* 2495∞: [installer phase 1] SNAP installation inadvertedly always reports error
* 2487∞: [installer phase 1] It is possible to deselect Innotek Runtime in the installer
* 2486∞: [installer phase 1] It is possible to deselect EMX in the installer
* 2066∞: [other] Update mpts_wrapper.
* 2461∞: [other] Standard battery widget that comes with eCenter sometimes returns E87
* 1083∞: [other] ADVACCT,ADVCUST,ADVREG and ADVUSER class registration
* 2363∞: [other] Add IAIUtil to installation
* 2162∞: [other] Unable to create eShutdown folder on Desktop
* 2435∞: [installer phase 2] Set home directory for Java...
* 2325∞: [installer phase 1] Update pnp database for following items.
* 2242∞: [other] ZIP ecsinst.zip add the end of each install phase.
* 2365∞: [other] Cannot start OO3.1.0.beta
* 2176∞: [installer phase 1] Phase 1 complete message appears 50 seconds before reboot box appears
* 2286∞: [migration from eCS 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2] ECS2.0RC5 silence (no sound) after installation
20 resolved tweak bugs.

text bugs

* 2511∞: [other] Video Driver Wizard - small bug in texts
* 2521∞: [other] Bad 1004,850 codepage use result.
2 resolved text bugs.

trivial bugs

* 2505∞: [other] Text bug in USB stick holder Widget
* 2211∞: [other] Debug kernels are of varying levels on CD; none match retail versions
* 2456∞: [ACPI] System don't starts when reboot after ACPI wizard
* 1635∞: [installer phase 1] Broadcom NIC not deteted
4 resolved trivial bugs.

feature bugs

* 2513∞: [booting of CD] Include backup/restore for maintenance console
* 2504∞: [ACPI] ACPI utilities missing + path not set
* 1050∞: [installer phase 1] Notebook & PCMCIA Support not checked for ThinkPad T42
* 1435∞: [installer phase 1] Report on eCS 2.0b3a install experiences
* 2208∞: [other] Updated components from eCo Software (september)
* 2049∞: [installer phase 1] Record additional pci.exe output for support
* 2103∞: [other] Copy Docs on CD to Hard drive
* 2278∞: [other] MINILVM should be able to create a new Volume at end of freespace
* 2426∞: [other] To add MPTS applets (helper applications) to distribution
* 2418∞: [other] RUN! in RC6a is old version
* 2053∞: [other] Rework assocs for <WP_EPM>
* 2085∞: [installer phase 1] No easy way to select which LAN interface is to be primary
* 2332∞: [other] Install Flash 7
13 resolved feature bugs.

Total of: 174 resolved bugs.