ObjectWorkplace for OS/2

Free Object Oriented Software for IBM OS/2

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Welcome to the ObjectWorkplace for OS/2 Project!

This is the home of ObjectWorkplace for OS/2, the very first and complete implementation of the embedded desktop and application environment ObjectWorkplace.

ObjectWorkplace for OS/2 enables developers to write real, object oriented OS/2 applications and allows users to get out most of the PC user interface that is best of all still, WorkplaceShell.

Application classes that base on top of OWP for OS/2 seamlessly integrate into WPS thus giving you the opportunity to explore the possibilities of the environment and enrich your system with new WPS storage classes.

You can use our software freely, there are no royalty restrictions or hidden costs. It is continuously developed and maintained under a very long-term product refinement policy and released under a plain, free licence model. User support also is available for free!

NOTE: This project site is currently being updated and might still contain old pages with obsolete content and/ or links not yet functional! — April 6, 2012

Project Overview

What Is OWP for OS/2?: ObjectWorkplace for OS/2 is an object oriented application framework. It is composed of an Application Environment (AE) and a Development Environment (DE). Both are collections of SOM classes that integrate into OS/2 and WorkplaceShell… [ More ]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): We maintain answers to frequent questions regarding the OWP for OS/2 project on this site… [ More ]
Terms and Abbreviations: We frequently use several technical terms and acronyms regarding our software throughout the project pages. The following list helps you to understand those terms and also offers some interesting insights into the software system… [ More ]

Project Downloads

ObjectWorkplace (OWP) for IBM OS/2: The native and FREE SOM based OS/2 implementation of the embedded desktop AE/ DE (Application Environment/ Development Environment) project ObjectWorkplace with seamless WorkplaceShell integration. You must install this runtime environment prior to any OWP based WPS application.
OWP Application Class Systems: FREE Application Class Systems based on the OWP Environment that enrich WPS with new storage classes in a secure and reliable manner.

Project Announcements

This section provides important support notifications and notes regarding the most current revision levels of our software only. Please refer to the project support pages for further information. You are also invited to join our OWP for OS/2 Newsgroup.

General Project Related Announcements

January 19, 2012 — The project website is being made available in a new "old" look & feel. Backing out to plain HTML and abandoning all unnecessary page design provides a clear, structured path to plain and easy information distribution and helps focusing on the project rather than the project's pages. Comments are welcome.

Announcements Regarding Application Class Systems

owpPKZip 1.00.00 root CIP available shortly.
owpMail ACS product sheet available.

Support Notes

August 31, 2011 — OWPZip 1.xx packages are replaced by owpPKZip. In order to update your OWPZip class, remove it and install owpPKZip instead. Because user support is now available at no charge also, OWPZip 1.xx licensees are granted free access to all printed technical publications related to ObjectWorkplace, OWP for OS/2 and all OWP Application Class Systems.

August 24, 2011 — Registrants of the former PAF/ Lambda products are recommended to completely remove PAF/ Lambda from their systems and install OWP for OS/2 and related application classes instead. Because both, support and the software is now free, access to all printed technical publications related to ObjectWorkplace, OWP for OS/2 and all OWP ACSs is granted at no charge instead… [ More ]

Revision Levels and Updates

Current ObjectWorkplace for OS/2 revision level: 1.00.00
Next ObjectWorkplace for OS/2 revision level 1.00.01

Next ACS CIP release is owpPKZip 1.00.00