OS/2 FAQ List: User's Edition (4 Apr 94)

(3.3) "Must Have" Shareware and Freeware

What are the "must have" shareware and freeware titles?

Here are some of the shareware and freeware selections that have proven 
popular among OS/2 users.  Where available, an approximate filename is 
provided.  However, since version numbers are changing frequently, please 
bear in mind that some of this information may be dated.  Also, please 
register any shareware you use -- your support will ensure a continuing 
supply of capable OS/2 shareware.

 o 4OS2 Version 1.11 (4OS232.ZIP): A replacement command interpreter from 
   JP Software.  A must for command line users.

 o BlackHole (BLCKH3.ZIP): A Workplace Shell object that destroys anything 
   dragged to it.

 o BookShelf (BOOKSHLF.ZIP): Utility which presents a coherent menu of all 
   available INF files on your system.

 o BootOS2 (BOOT2X.ZIP): Creates an OS/2 bootable diskette.

 o C-Kermit 5A(189) (CK5A189.ZIP): A terminal emulation and modem 
   communications program featuring the Kermit file transfer protocol.

 o CONFIG.SYS Editor (CFGED1B.ZIP): A Presentation Manager utility which 
   eases CONFIG.SYS editing.

 o emTeX (various): Provides professional typesetting and document 
   composition.

 o EMX/GCC (various): Powerful C/C++ compiler with programming aids and 
   enhanced libraries.

 o Enhanced Editor Toolkit and Accessories (various): Add-ons to the 
   Enhanced Editor (EPM) which provide editor macro capabilities, 
   documentation, and various accessories.

 o Extended Attributes Backup (EABK202.ZIP): Saves extended attributes so 
   that non-EA aware backup software preserves all necessary OS/2 data.

 o Galleria (GALLER.ZIP): Graphics manipulation and screen capture 
   utility.  Also try PM Camera for screen capture.

 o GhostScript PM (GS252PM.ZIP): Postscript interpreter and viewer.

 o GTAK GNU tar (GTAK212B.ZIP): Tape archive (backup and restore) utility. 
    Supports SCSI tape drives.

 o HSwitch (HSWTCH02.ZIP): A task list for full screen sessions.

 o IBM Configurator and Pricer (ICPAUSA.ZIP): Prices IBM personal computer 
   systems and accessories.

 o Icon Extractor (ICON_170.ZIP): Converts Windows icons to OS/2 format. 
    Icons can be extracted from Windows executables.  Assigns icons via 
   drag and drop.  Deletes undeleteable objects.

 o Icon Programming Language (ICON88.ZIP): A simple yet powerful 
   programming language for many platforms, including OS/2.  Supports 
   graphical applications.

 o Info-Zip's UnZip 5.1 (UNZ51X32.EXE): Extract files from ZIP archives. 
    PKZip 2.x compatible.  Supports extended attributes.  Companion 
   utility, Zip 1.9, also available.

 o INI Maintenance (INIMT21B.ZIP): Edit and maintain your vital OS/2 INI 
   files.

 o McAfee's Virus Scan (OSCN113.ZIP): Detects viruses.  Companion Virus 
   Clean and Net Scan utilities also available.

 o Minesweeper (DMINE120.ZIP): A game which requires you to avoid the 
   mines in a minefield.  Several other versions are available.

 o Mousey (MOUSEY10.ZIP): Shareware utility which allows you to change the 
   default mouse pointer to a candy cane, chicken head, or other icon of 
   your choosing.

 o MR/2 (MR2_151.ZIP): Reader for BBS QWK mail packets.

 o Mr. File/PM (MRFILEPM.ZIP): File manager and program launcher.

 o OS2Exec (OS2EXEC.ZIP): Start any OS/2 program from any OS/2 DOS 
   session.

 o OS2You (OS2YOU27.ZIP): OS/2 remote control over a modem or LAN 
   connection.  Companion program PM2You, for control of graphical 
   applications, including DOS and Windows, is also available.

 o PMComm (PMCOM110.ZIP): As full featured as TE/2, but with a 
   Presentation Manager interface.

 o PMView (PMVU86B.ZIP): Shareware GIF, JPEG, etc. image viewer with 
   slideshow and drag-and-drop features.  Other image viewers include 
   JoeView, Image Archiver, and PMJPEG.

 o PS Assistant (PSAST88.ZIP): Provides information on most of the IBM 
   personal computer product line, including OS/2.

 o psPM (PSPM2.ZIP): Displays a graphical representation of the processes 
   running on an OS/2 system and allows termination of any or all.

 o SIO COM Drivers (SIO126.ZIP): Replacement serial port drivers which 
   offer enhanced performance.

 o StartD (STARTD22.ZIP): Provides the capability to start DOS sessions 
   with specific, custom DOS Settings from the OS/2 command line.

 o TE/2 (TE2_124.ZIP): A full featured terminal emulation and modem 
   communications program.

 o TinyEd (TINYED.ZIP): Text editor, under 10K in size -- perfect for an 
   emergency boot diskette.

 o UUPC/Extended (various): Provides uucp connection for mail, news, and 
   other services.

 o Visual REXX (VREXX2.ZIP): Provides the ability to write REXX programs 
   which use Presentation Manager windows, scroll bars, menus, and other 
   features.

 o Workplace Shell Backup (WPSBK202.ZIP): Backup the OS/2 desktop.

 o Workplace Shell Tools (WPTOOL09.ZIP): Creates or deletes standard 
   Workplace Shell objects.

 o Worldwide OS/2 BBS List (OS2WORLD.ZIP): List of BBSes around the world 
   where OS/2 is the predominant area of discussion and where large OS/2 
   software archives are held.

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