EComStation

Operating system based on IBM OS/2

eComStation

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Native name
Developer	Serenity Systems International
Written in
OS family	OS/2
Working state	Discontinued
Source model	Closed source
Initial release	2001
Released to manufacturing
General availability
Latest release	2.1 / 2011

eComStation (eCS) is an operating system based on IBM's OS/2 operating system. It was developed by Serenity Systems International and first released in 2001. eComStation was designed to provide a modern, user-friendly interface while maintaining compatibility with existing OS/2 applications and hardware.

History

eComStation was created as a response to the discontinuation of OS/2 Warp by IBM. Serenity Systems International aimed to provide a viable alternative for users who relied on OS/2 for their business and personal computing needs. The first version of eComStation was released in 2001, and the final version, 2.1, was released in 2011.

Features

eComStation includes several features that distinguish it from its predecessor, OS/2 Warp:

• Enhanced GUI with modern themes and icons.
• Improved hardware support, including support for modern USB devices and SATA drives.
• Bundled applications such as OpenOffice.org, Firefox, and Thunderbird.
• Enhanced networking capabilities, including support for modern Wi-Fi standards and VPNs.
• Compatibility with a wide range of OS/2 applications and drivers.

Versions

• eComStation 1.0 - Released in 2001, the initial version of eComStation.
• eComStation 1.1 - Released in 2003, included various updates and bug fixes.
• eComStation 1.2 - Released in 2004, introduced improved hardware support and additional bundled applications.
• eComStation 2.0 - Released in 2010, featured a significantly updated GUI and enhanced networking capabilities.
• eComStation 2.1 - Released in 2011, the final version of eComStation, included further updates and refinements.

Discontinuation

Development of eComStation was discontinued after the release of version 2.1. The operating system was succeeded by ArcaOS, which continues to provide support and updates for users of OS/2-based systems.

See also

• OS/2
• ArcaOS
• Serenity Systems International
• IBM