eComstation is a reliable and secure operating system, originally based on IBM's OS/2 Warp, which delivers a proven virus free, no-downtime operating environment both for personal desktop use and industry needs where reliability is paramount.

     
SMP (multiprocessor/multicore) support included Yes Yes
OpenOffice.org for eComStation included Yes Yes
Language version all all
Software Subscription Services 6 months 12 months
Support online-only telephone
Volume discounts No Yes
Licenses in Production Use* max. 5 unlimited
 

The small print

eComStation 2.0 is released in two flavours:

The Home & Student version can be used by any private or small office user. As a private or small office user, it is allowed to have up to 5 licenses installed for production usage. This version includes 6 months of Software Subscription Services.

If more than 5 licenses are needed, it is required to purchase the Business Edition. The Business Edition includes 12 months of Software Subscription Services. Volume discounts are available for the Business Edition.

Languages:

eComStation 2.0 licenses are "multi-lingual": a license can be used for any available language. At the moment only the english version is available, but when more are ready these will be made available in the download area.

Software Subscription Services:

If you have previously bought Software Subscription Services, you are entitled to receive the GA version of eComStation 2.0 Home & Student, even if the subscription expired. Some customers received the Software Subscription Services as part of an upgrade offer, these are also entitled to receive the eComStation 2.0 Home & Student GA version.

If you have purchased Software Subscription Service or a renewal after january 1st 2010, you can receive the mediapack for just the shipping cost. You will receive an offer per email.

OpenOffice.org:

OpenOffice.org for eComStation is part of all versions of eComStation 2.0 now. The former "OpenOffice.org support agreement" will be phased out. The new Software Subscription will cover the OpenOffice.org updates (version 3.2 is forthcoming).

Mediapack:

The optional eComStation 2.0 mediapack consist of 3 CD's: installation CD, bonus applications CD, OpenOffice.org 3.1 for eComStation CD and an installation guide.

As long as supplies last a case badge is also included. At the moment only the english mediapack is available.