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New GBM (Generalised Bitmap Module) release
I have finished a new release of most GBM modules with several enhancements. The main improvements are:
- libraw updated to version 0.13.1 (dcraw 9.06)
-> several new cameras supported
-> an additional interpolation method is available
- libpng updated to version 1.5.1
- IJG (JPEG) updated to version 8c
- OpenJPEG (JPEG2000) updated to version 1.4
- The dependency to TCPIP32.DLL that came in with RAW support in GBM 1.70 is removed again. This should make GBM.DLL and thus all clients work on Warp 3 and Warp 4 without 32bit TCPIP stack installed working again.
GBM plugin 1.43 for Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox/SeaMonkey
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This is a plugin for the Webbrowsers Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox and SeaMonkey available for OS/2 and eComStation that extends them for the support of reading all bitmap formats supported by GBM.DLL.
Get the package gbmos2plugins_lu142_moz143_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package (see below). There is also a Mozilla XPI installer package available separately (also included in WarpIN package) which also allows automatic updating of the plugin.
GBM.DLL 1.72 and GBM command line tools
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The Generalised Bitmap Module (GBM) is a library capable of loading and saving bitmap files in a variety of popular and less popular bitmap file formats. Programs may be written to use this code, and thus be able to access a variety of file formats without actually knowing what format the pictures are in, or any details about file format itself.
It comes with a useful set of command line bitmap manipulation tools.
Get package gbmos2_172_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package
(see below).
Enhanced GBMV/GBMV2 Version 1.58
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GBMV2 is a fast and simple bitmap viewer and editor for the OS/2 and eCS Presentation Manager. GBMV is a simple bitmap viewer.
Get package gbmos2pm158_bin.zip or the WarpIN installation package
(see below).
Notes for eComStation 1.2/1.2R/2.0 users
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Please read the installation instructions. eCS 1.2/1.2R/2.0 ships with
an old GBM.DLL (1.12) which prevents loading of the new GBM.DLL (1.72).
Please follow the instructions to use the new GBM.DLL for all programs as well as for eCS WPS features like bitmap previews.
The homepage of GBM for OS/2 and eComStation
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- comprehensive documentation (also included in the download archives)
- developer tutorials on how to use GBM libs in your own programs
- download of all sources and binaries
Download from Hobbes
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WarpIN installation package
(GBM.DLL, GBM command line tools, GBMV2, GBMRX, GBMDLGRX, GBM plugins, J2K codec, Doc):
Full source code: