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| Subject: From: Date: | Re: [ecs] ECS/Linux alpha ready Mark Gilmore Tue, 07 Oct 2003 06:39:01 -0700 |
Hi Rob, ECS/Linux will be available to all (as is ECS/Win). All feedback welcome. Thanks, At 07:19 AM 10/7/2003 -0600, you wrote: >Mark, > >Have you done the Linux port for a specific customer, or do you plan to >release and support it generally? If so, I will certainly adopt it. > >Also, how much feedback do you want on the Linux version at this point? > >Regards, >Rob Hicks > >Mark Gilmore wrote: > >>I think ECS itself is solid, but some JAVA tweaks may still be needed, >>and I have done nothing in the way of Linux-specific documentation or an >>installation procedure. >> >>NOTE: All JAVA menus are now displayed in windows instead of >>dropdown menus (which display *much* more info on-screen). >>The next release of ECS/Win will support these as well. >> >>NOTE: I am only sending this initial notice to the ECS-Legacy list. >>Those on this list wish which to get subsequent ECS/Linux-related >>notices should subscribe to ecs@netbloc.com. >> >>To install: >> 1) Login to Linux as root. >> >> 2) Enter: >> mkdir /ecs >> >> 3) Download http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ecs_linux.zip to /ecs >> >> 4) Enter: >> cd /ecs >> unzip ecs_linux >> chmod +x *.bin >> chmod +x *.sh >> Note: I'm not sure what you enter here to make these files >> executable >> by *all* users (vs root only). >> >> 5) Copy your existing main.cfg to /ecs (if desired). >> >>To run ecs, enter: >> ecs.bin >> >>To access ecs via your browser (Mozilla and Firebird are the only ones I >>recommend for now): >> 1) Enter "/ecs/ips.htm" at the URL prompt >> (I would bookmark this link or make it your home page) >> 2) Click the "127.../login" link >> 3) Enter "owner" at the password prompt (leave name blank). >> >>If you see only blank boxes where applets should be displayed: >> 1) Install the SUN JRE: >> >>http://www.java.com/en/download/help/linux_install.jsp#self-extracting >> 2) Register JAVA plugins with Mozilla: >> http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/manual_install_linux.html >> Read CLOSELY and be VERY careful with these instructions ! >> This is NOT point and click :-). >> >>Mark Gilmore >>http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >>--- >>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >>Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 10/6/2003 >> > > > > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 10/6/2003 Mark Gilmore http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
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