IBM PSP Developer Support News - 1993 - Issue 6

IBM Personal Software Products

Developer Support News

Issue 6 - 15 September 1993

Contents

 * IBM DAPTOOLS Now Available on CompuServe
 * Description of DAPTOOLS. Restrictions on distribution. Latest list of DAPTOOLS.
 * The Developer Connection for OS/2
 * Annual subscription program for pre-release code on CD-ROM. Complete list of contents of Volume 1 of the CD. Promotional prices. Discount prices for U.S. Developer Assistance Program Commercial and Premier Services members. Enrollment form.
 * AskPSP Expert Systems CD-ROM for Developers
 * Case-based expert system for asking questions of IBM PSP. Limited number of CD-ROMs still available.
 * Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 Promotion
 * For licensees of IBM C Set ++ for OS/2.
 * Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak Now Available
 * Requires OS/2 2.0 ServicePak as prerequisite. Ordering procedure.
 * IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program, Second Release
 * Description of beta program. Enrollment form.
 * Enhanced DCE Client for Windows Beta Program
 * Description of program and options. Ordering procedure.
 * System Performance Monitor/2 Version 2.0
 * Capabilities. Prerequisites. Ordering procedure. Prices.
 * CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 Available
 * Description. Enhancements.
 * DCE for Software Developers Workshop
 * Description. Topics. Prerequisites. Schedules. Prices.
 * IBM LAN NetView Software Developer Workshop
 * Description. Topics. Prerequisites. Schedules. Prices.
 * OS/2 LAN Server Education - Touring the USA!
 * Description. Topics. Schedules. Locations. Prices.
 * Industry Leaders Agree on Common Interface Specification for UNIX-Based Operating Systems
 * Specification for a common set of APIs for UNIX-based operating systems.
 * PSP Technical Interchange News
 * Audio tapes and proceedings of Orlando interchange. Date and location of next interchange.
 * IBM to Sponsor LOTUSPHERE '93
 * Lotus Development Corporation's conference, 5 through 9 December, Orlando FL
 * Cannavino Outlines Key Technologies at CAMP
 * Summary of keynote address.
 * Getting Connected to E-Mail Systems
 * A primer about several popular public e-mail systems - features, prices, enrollment, OS/2 participation
 * OS/2 Club on PRODIGY Now Available
 * Contents. Access. Enrollment.
 * IBM PSP Software Developer Marketing Programs
 * Program descriptions. Audiences/coverages. Costs. Schedules. Contacts.
 * IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy
 * For developers currently shipping OS/2 2.1-exploitive applications.
 * OS/2 Developer Magazine 1994 Calendar
 * Editorial theme calendar. Contact list.
 * OS/2-Related Periodicals Published Outside IBM
 * Latest news about some publications. List of outside periodicals.
 * Latest Information About OS/2 2.1 Books
 * Title. Date. Publisher.
 * 800 Phone Numbers                                           800nos
 * Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks            tmarks

CDN = Canadian GMT = Greenwich Mean Time GST = Goods and Services Tax (in Canada) USD = United States Dollars
 * Abbreviations

IBM DAPTOOLS Now Available on CompuServe
DAPTOOLS is a library of useful programs for software developers. DAPTOOLS consists of tools, utilities, and source code examples. Access to DAPTOOLS is restricted, and is offered to members of IBM's Worldwide Developer Assistance Program as a major benefit of joining the program.

The tools library was originally conceived as an extension of the OS/2 Toolkit, and was formerly called ESDTOOLS. In December 1992, the library was renamed DAPTOOLS and brought under the auspices of the Developer Assistance Program.

Until now, the DAPTOOLS library has been accessible only by IBMLink users who are also Commercial and Premier Services members of IBM's U.S. Developer Assistance Program. Now, all members of IBM's Worldwide Developer Assistance Program can access DAPTOOLS via CompuServe.

Most of the existing DAPTOOLS programs have been copied to *DAP, the private DAP section on CompuServe (library 14 in OS2DF2). In addition, IBM is revitalizing DAPTOOLS by refreshing the existing tools, deleting obsolete tools, and adding new ones.

Some programs on IBMLink were not copied to CompuServe because they have been released as IBM Employee-Written Software and are available elsewhere in CompuServe.

IMPORTANT!:
 * Programs in the DAPTOOLS library are licensed, and their distribution is therefore restricted. Before downloading any of the DAPTOOLS programs, you should read and consent to the DAPTOOLS library license. The library license is found in the *DAP library on CompuServe as file TOOLIC.TXT. It is also packaged with every program in DAPTOOLS as file LIBRARY.LIC. Also, the library license is being sent to each new user who registers in IBM's Worldwide Developer Assistance Program.
 * In addition to the DAPTOOLS library license, each DAPTOOLS program has its own individual license.
 * Users must treat DAPTOOLS programs as though they are licensed program products. In particular, USERS MUST NOT UPLOAD DAPTOOLS PROGRAMS ONTO PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE BULLETIN-BOARD AND E-MAIL SYSTEMS.

On CompuServe, the files in DAPTOOLS are in PKZIP format. Each zipped file contains program code, the DAPTOOLS library license, the program license, and the banner that is displayed when the file is unzipped.

If you have questions or comments about DAPTOOLS, call 1-407-982-6408, option 6, or send a note via CompuServe to 71075,2553.

The contents of DAPTOOLS on CompuServe, as of 10 September 1993, are given below. The last line of each entry gives the version number of the tool, the date of that version's first appearance in DAPTOOLS, and the author's name.

The Developer Connection for OS/2
Get on the inside track for OS/2! Move light-years ahead of your development competition!

The Developer Connection for OS/2, an annual subscription program, is a convenient, timely, comprehensive source of information, tools, and pre-release code from IBM that enables developers of software on the 32-bit OS/2 platform to fully exploit operating system functionality and to develop state-of-the-art applications.

Designed from the ground up with the goal of providing everything you need for your OS/2 development efforts, The Developer Connection for OS/2 delivers the most current software technology, information, and tools in a powerful, easily accessed format.

The cornerstone of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is The Developer Connection CD, delivered four times a year to subscribers. Since the CD contains pre-release and release-level code, it is considered beta, and is licensed for 120 days or until the next release of The Developer Connection for OS/2, whichever comes first.

Subscribers also receive The Developer Connection News, a newsletter that accompanies the CD and delivers the most up-to-date information about IBM personal operating systems direction, operating system extensions, and development products. The Developer Connection News also provides useful programming tips and other technical information.

When accessed from your CD drive, The Developer Connection for OS/2 becomes a part of your Workplace Shell environment. Click on The Developer Connection icon, and all the wealth of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is instantly available. Use the powerful Developer Connection Browser to locate any piece of information. And, because the intuitive graphical user interface is part of the Workplace Shell environment, each task is familiar and simple. Try the products, install them, or simply retrieve product information. There is also an available option for creating diskettes for many of the products on the CD.

The Developer Connection CD provides release-level versions of the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (which includes the Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1) and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0. It also includes pre-release code that allows the developer to create user environments to test and develop software. Pre-release versions of development and productivity tools are also provided. A limited license to developers for the following products is included on the initial 1993 CD: Pre-release code contents of The Developer Connection CD may change periodically. The pre-release code may be modified substantially before general availability. IBM does not guarantee that any of the programs contained in the pre-release section will become generally available.
 * Contents
 * Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 Version 1.1
 * Multimedia UltiMotion (Video IN)
 * Motion Video AVI Files
 * Communications Manager for OS/2 (single-user)
 * Networking Services/DOS (NSDOS)
 * PL/I Workstation/2
 * TCP/IP for OS/2
 * HyperWrite
 * PM Automated Test Environment (PMATE)
 * Workstation Interactive Test Tool (WITT)

The CD also includes more than 50,000 pages of the latest softcopy documentation on OS/2 from IBM. Documentation for the various pre-release products on the CD is also provided. The following are included on the initial CD: A limited license to developers for the release versions of the following is included on the initial 1993 CD: Both the softcopy documentation and the release-level products will be updated as needed.
 * OS/2 Technical Library
 * Communications Manager Technical Library
 * REXX information
 * TCP/IP information
 * Using Workplace OS/2
 * Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit information
 * OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain the most current pre-release version of OS/2)
 * The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (includes the Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1)
 * Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0.

The Developer Connection CD features a powerful browser for easy navigation through the large amounts of information and code on the CD.

The Developer Connection News offers information about IBM personal operating systems, new products, and technical articles direct from OS/2 development. For instance, Workplace Operating Systems are examined in the initial 1993 issue.

Back issues of The Developer Connection News will also be available in displayable softcopy format in future releases of The Developer Connection CD.

Volume 1 of the Developer Connection CD includes limited licenses to the following products:

Bitmaps
 * BITMAP32: A 32-bit bitmap viewer (I)
 * Bitmap Samples: Samples of Developer Connection bitmaps (I)

Communication Tools
 * APPC Games: A collection of three games - CYCLES, REVERSI, MANDPM (I)
 * APPC Utilities: A collection of six APPC command-line utilities (I)
 * IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 Applications (single user): diskettes (P)
 * IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 (single user): diskettes (P)
 * IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 (single user) (P)
 * DBMRPW: A database manager remote password administrator utility (I)
 * DIRSTAT: A PM application that displays LAN adapter information (I)
 * IBM: Networking Services/DOS: diskettes (P)
 * PMFTERM: An OS/2 asynchronous emulation and file transfer utility (I)
 * IBM TCP/IP: diskettes (P)

Development Tools
 * IBM: 32BIT -- 32-Bit OS/2 Toolkit Utilities (P)
 * ALPHA: A code browser and analysis program (I)
 * ASDT32: An application/system 32-bit debug utility (I)
 * IBM: CICS OS/2 v2.0: diskettes (P)
 * IBM: SAA CUA Controls Library/2 (P)
 * CTFORMAT: A code and text formatter (I)
 * Data Access: DataFlex v3.0 (demo)
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger: diskettes (R)
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger (R)
 * IBM: DLGEDIT - Dialog Editor enhanced for Pen for OS/2 Support (P)
 * EDITINI: An OS/2 text editor for .INI and profile files (I)
 * IBM: Graphics Interface Kit/2 (demo): diskettes
 * HEXDUMP: A hexadecimal display and conversion utility (I)
 * IBROW: An image browser utility (I)
 * IPFCREP: A preprocessor for the IPF compiler (I)
 * Transcendetal Automation: LR by Transcendental Automation v1.0 (demo): diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (R)
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (R)
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit: diskettes (R)
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit (R)
 * IBM: PL/I Workstation/2: Diskettes (P)
 * RXAPPC: REXX Communication APIs (I)
 * RXMATHFC: A REXX DLL with C-language math functions (I)
 * RXNETB: REXX APIs for the OS/2 NetBIOS (I)
 * Softbridge: Softbridge Basic Language (Demo): diskette
 * HockWare: VisPro/REXX v1.0 (demo): diskettes
 * Visual REXX: A library of REXX functions that provide a PM interface (I)
 * WPSHELL: A collection of Workplace Shell samples (P)

Editors
 * IBM: EPM - Enhanced Editor (P)
 * IBM: HyperWrite (P)
 * MicroEdge: SlickEdit v2.3 (demo)
 * TINYED: A tiny OS/2 and DOS Editor (I)

IBM OS/2
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (demo)
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (demo)
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 CD-ROM: 3.5-Inch Installation Diskettes (demo)
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 CD-ROM: 5.25-Inch Installation Diskettes (demo)

Multimedia Tools
 * CD Explorer: A compact-disk audio explorer (I)
 * IBM: MMPM/2 v1.0 Toolkit and Base (R)
 * IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base (R)
 * IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Toolkit (R)
 * IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (R)
 * IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (R)
 * BOCASoft: BOCASoft System Sounds v1.0 (demo)
 * IBM: Multimedia Ultimotion (Video IN) (P)
 * BOCASoft: BOCASoft WipeOut v1.0 (demo): diskette

Productivity Tools
 * BOOTOS2: An OS/2 bootable diskette creation utility (I)
 * DINFO: A swapper file monitor (I)
 * FORBROWS: A forum browser (I)
 * GPSCLOCK: A digital clock for your desktop (I)
 * GSEE: A file search utility and batch file builder (I)
 * MAGNIFY: An OS/2 desktop magnifier (I)
 * OS20MEMU: An OS/2 memory utilization utility (I)
 * PMDRAW: An OS/2 graphics editor (I)
 * PMGlobe: A display of planet Earth as a globe (I)
 * PMTIMER: An OS/2 Program Timer (I)
 * PMTREE: A graphical display of PM windows (I)
 * QCONFIG: A system configuration display utility (I)
 * UTIL2: AIX-like utilities for OS/2 (I)
 * VIEWALL: An OS/2 program that displays all OS/2 books on the bookshelf (I)
 * Arcadia Technologies: Workplace Companion v1.53 (demo): diskettes

Test Tools
 * Softbridge: Automated Test Facility Workstation and ATF Networked (demo): diskettes
 * IBM: PMATE - Automated Test Environment (P)
 * IBM: WITT - Workstation Interactive Test Tool (demo): diskettes

Books
 * Van Nostrand Reinhold, The OS/2 2.1 Corporate Programmer's Handbook, by Nora Sholin, Martin Sullivan, Robin Scragg (*)
 * Van Nostrand Reinhold, Using Workplace OS/2, by Lori Brown, Jeff Howard (*)
 * Wiley Professional Computing, Designing OS/2 Applications, by David Reich (*)
 * Van Nostrand Reinhold, Writing OS/2 2.1 Device Drivers in C, by Steven J. Mastrianni (*)
 * OS/2 2.1 Technical Update
 * Red Book Volume 1: Control Program
 * Red Book Volume 2: DOS and Windows Environments
 * OS/2 Command Reference
 * Application Design Guide
 * CP Guide and Reference
 * PM Programming Reference
 * Tools Reference
 * Virtual Device Driver Reference
 * IPF Reference
 * REXX User's Guide
 * REXX Reference
 * Presentation Driver Reference
 * Debug Kernel Reference
 * PM Programming Guide Volume 1
 * PM Programming Guide Volume 2
 * PM Programming Guide Volume 3
 * SOM Reference
 * Communications Manager/2: ACDI Programming Reference
 * Communications Manager/2: Application Programming Guide
 * Communications Manager/2: Command Reference
 * Communications Manager/2: Message Reference
 * Communications Manager/2: Overview
 * Communications Manager/2: Problem Determination Guide

Key: * = excerpts I = IBM-developed software P = Pre-release software R = Release-level products demo = demonstration products

Actual disk space required varies depending on the requirements of the programs you install.
 * Machine Requirements
 * System must support OS/2 2.x.
 * CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2 2.x.
 * Memory: Minimum 6 MB, recommended 10 MB. Actual memory required varies depending on which programs you run.
 * Disk space:
 * Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1, 24 MB of free disk space
 * Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1), 15 MB of free disk space
 * Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0, 10 MB of free disk space


 * Programming Requirements

Installation and execution of programs contains on The Developer Connection CD requires OS/2 2.0 or higher. Additional or special requirements may be dictated by the specific program being installed or executed.

The initial 1993 CD contains a limited license to developers for the following products (additional or special requirements specified):
 * OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain the most current pre-release version of OS/2)
 * Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
 * OS/2 2.0 or OS/2 2.1
 * 32-bit C compiler (recommended) or 32-bit assembler is required
 * Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1)
 * OS/2 2.1
 * 32-bit C compiler is required
 * Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0
 * OS/2 2.1
 * 32-bit C compiler is required


 * Additional Licenses

An Additional License authorizes the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the CD and printed documentation. The order will be billed on a single invoice. The authorization is given by sending the customer an Additional License certificate.

The Developer Connection for OS/2                     199 USD per year plus shipping and local tax The Developer Connection for OS/2 Additional Licenses 75 USD each plus local tax
 * Prices


 * Promotional Prices

For a limited time, customers can acquire The Developer Connection for OS/2 at the introductory price of 149 USD (plus shipping and local tax) for an annual subscription and 49 USD (plus local tax) for each additional license.

To qualify for the promotion, orders must be placed no later than 30 November 1993 by calling IBM at 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) or sending a fax to 1-800-494-3045 within the USA.

Under this promotion, customers can order an annual subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2 -- four CDs and four newsletters, delivered over the course of a year -- plus gain access to The Developer Connection forum on CompuServe until their subscription expires.

Customers may also order The Developer Connection for OS/2 Additional Licenses, each of which allows for making one additional copy of the four CDs and four newsletters, and one additional license to use the code delivered on the CDs.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 Order Form Note: Prices in this order form are the promotional prices that are valid until 30 November 1993. Send: This completed Order Form and 149 USD for a single annual subscription and 49 USD for each additional license (plus applicable shipping charges and sales tax) before 30 November 1993 (annual subscription is regularly 199 USD and each additional license is regularly 75 USD). Members of the U.S. Commercial and Premier Services of the IBM Developer Assistance Program can get a discount by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON to subscribe. Send the form to: IBM Order Fulfillment, 010J P. O. Box 9031 Boulder CO 80301-9191 or fax the completed form to 1-800-494-3045 within the USA. Receive: Annual subscription consisting of four CDs and newsletters (please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery). Also, access to the interactive forum on CompuServe for one year (CompuServe membership is required). Expiration date: Your request for the special introductory offer must be received by IBM no later than 30 November 1993. Please print or type: Bill to: Name __________________________________________________________ Company _______________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Street ________________________________________________________ City _________________________ State ________ Zip _____________ Method of Payment (check one): ___ Check ___ Money  ___ VISA  ___ MasterCard  __ American  __ Discover Order                              Express Card # ______________________________________ Expiration Date __________ Annual Subscription (Qty): ________ x 149 USD =       __________ USD Additional Licenses (Qty): ________ x  49 USD =       __________ USD Shipping and Handling           12.40 USD Plus Applicable Local Tax      __________ USD TOTAL      __________ USD I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and complete, and the submission of this form is in accordance with the conditions specified within. Signature __________________________________________ Date ______________ (required when ordering by credit card) Instructions: 1. To ensure speedy delivery, please make sure the information provided is accurate and legible. 2. Please include local sales tax where applicable. 3. If you have any questions, call 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266). Conditions: 1. The Developer Connection for OS/2 is for the customer's own use, and is not to be remarketed. 2. Lost or misdirected Order Forms are not the responsibility of IBM or  IBM Fulfillment Headquarters. 3. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 Questionnaire Please complete the following survey so we can get to know our developers better. Thank you for your support. 1. Fax number _______________________ 2. CompuServe ID _________________ 3. Internet address ____________________________________________________ 4. Occupation __________________________________________________________ 5. Size of your programming team (check one): ___ 1-5 ___ 6-10  ___ 11-15  ___ 16-20  ___ 21+ 6. Number of employees in your company (check one): ___ 1-25 ___ 26-100  ___ 101-250  ___ 251-1000  ___ 1001+ 7. What are your primary and        8. What is your primary development secondary target environments      platform (i.e., where do your   (i.e., where do your programs       development tools run)? Check   run)? For primary, enter 1;       one. for secondary, enter 2. ___ DOS                            ___ DOS ___ Windows                        ___ Windows ___ OS/2 1.3                       ___ OS/2 1.3 ___ OS/2 2.x                       ___ OS/2 2.x   ___ AIX                             ___ AIX ___ Other UNIX                     ___ Other UNIX ___ Apple Mac                      ___ Apple Mac ___ NeXt                           ___ NeXt ___ Other: ____________________    ___ Other: ____________________ 9. Which programming tools do you 10. Which programming language do you customarily use? Check all that    normally prefer? Check all that apply. apply. ___ IBM C Set/2                    ___ C   ___ IBM C Set ++                    ___ C++ ___ IBM PL/I Package/2 or          ___ Fortran IBM PL/I Workstation/2         ___ BASIC ___ IBM Developer's Toolkit for    ___ Pascal OS/2                           ___ COBOL ___ Borland C++ for OS/2           ___ PL/I ___ Micro Focus COBOL for OS/2     ___ REXX ___ MS Visual C++                  ___ Smalltalk ___ MS C/C++ Version 7             ___ ADA ___ MS Visual BASIC                ___ Forth ___ WATCOM VX-REXX for OS/2        ___ APL or APL/2 ___ HockWare VisPro/REXX for OS/2  ___ Modula/2 ___ Digitalk Smalltalk/V ___ Other: ____________________    ___ Other: ____________________ ___________________________        ___________________________ 11.Publications you read on a regular basis (check all that apply): ___ Byte                           ___ ObjectMag ___ C Users Journal                ___ OS/2 Developer ___ ComputerWorld                  ___ OS/2 Monthly ___ Datamation                     ___ OS/2 Professional ___ Dr. Dobb's Journal             ___ PC Magazine ___ Embedded Systems               ___ PC Techniques ___ InfoWorld                      ___ PC Week ___ Journal of Object-Oriented     ___ Software Developer Programming                    ___ Software Magazine ___ Journal of the ACM             ___ Windows Tech Journal ___ Microsoft Systems Journal      ___ Win/DOS Developer's Journal

Commercial and Premier Services members of the IBM U.S. Developer Assistance Program are eligible for 40 percent discounts on The Developer Connection for OS/2 and on Additional Licenses. The discounts are based on the regular prices (199 USD and 75 USD).
 * Discount Prices for U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services Members

For members of U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services, the discount price for The Developer Connection is 119 USD (plus shipping and local tax), and for each Additional License 45 USD (plus local tax). Unlike the promotional prices mentioned above, the discount prices for U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services members have no expiration date.

To obtain the discount prices, U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services members MUST call 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) within the USA. You will be asked for your DAP member number. Do NOT use the Order Form supplied above.


 * Ordering in Other Countries

Here are some phone and fax numbers to use for ordering The Developer Connection for OS/2 in other countries. Voice               Fax -               ---  Canada              1-800-561-5293       1-416-946-5700 France             45-3-252-7411        45-3-252-8203 Germany            45-3-252-6711        45-3-252-8203 Italy              45-3-252-7622        45-3-252-8203 Netherlands        45-3-252-7088        45-3-252-8203 Spain              45-3-252-6311        45-3-252-8203 United Kingdom     45-3-252-6588        45-3-252-8203 Asia/Pacific       61-2-354-7684        61-2-354-7766 United States      1-800-633-8266       1-800-494-3045

AskPSP Expert Systems CD-ROM for Developers
At the recent PSP Technical Interchange in Orlando, IBM Personal Software Products demonstrated AskPSP, an expert systems application that uses artificial intelligence to provide OS/2 and LAN Systems developers with answers to their technical questions and problems.

AskPSP, which is now available free on CD-ROM as part of a limited pilot program, is designed to provide developers with an on-line help desk that is both comprehensive and easy to use.

Using AskPSP, developers can enter a natural-language description of the problem. The system responds either with a set of possible answers, culled from a library of case histories, or it asks the user more questions to refine the search. The initial pilot of AskPSP incorporates a library of 1,000 cases. If AskPSP cannot find an appropriate answer in its case-history library, the developer can automatically capture the question and search structure and send it to IBM, so that it can be researched, answered, and added to the library for future editions of AskPSP.

AskPSP can also be viewed as a productivity tool. When a problem arises, the developer need only obtain a basic understanding of the problem, and use AskPSP to see whether an answer has already been found. In many cases, the developer will get an answer and will not have to devote days or weeks to researching the question.

Because AskPSP is case-based, its search engine will help the user find the one specific answer, or a small group of answers, to a question. This differs from a keyword search, which may provide a large list of items that must be reviewed before the answer is found.

AskPSP exemplifies the help desk of the future. It utilizes an expert-system technology that runs in the OS/2 2.1 environment, and it incorporates state-of-the-art OS/2 functions such as multimedia.

AskPSP utilizes the newly announced beta of CasePoint 1.3 for OS/2, from Inference Corp., El Segundo CA. CasePoint provides high-speed, read-only access to case libraries developed with Inference Corporation's CBR Express, a tool for creating case-based retrieval systems. CBR Express incorporates ART-Enterprise, Inference Corporation's development tool for building intelligent systems.

IBM distributed AskPSP CD-ROMs at no charge to all developers who attended the PSP Technical Interchange, and will give copies to attendees of the upcoming OS/2 technical conferences in Europe.

A limited number of copies of AskPSP CD-ROMs are available free to OS/2 and LAN Systems developers as part of the AskPSP pilot program. To request a copy of the AskPSP CD-ROM, call the PSP Developer Assistance Program hotline, 1-407-982-6408.

Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 Promotion
For a limited time, customers who have acquired C Set ++ for OS/2 can acquire the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 at a special one-time charge of only 49 USD.

Orders must be placed on or before 29 October 1993, and only by calling 1-800-3-IBM-OS2 (1-800-342-6672) within the USA for charge card sales or 1-800-IBM-CALL (1-800-426-2255) for purchase-order sales. The Date of Installation, as defined in the IBM Customer Agreement, must occur on or after 17 August 1993, but no later than 31 December 1993.

The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 contains bindings, tools, sample programs, and documentation to assist the OS/2 software developer. The Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 (MMPMTK/2) enables developers to take advantage of MMPM/2 function.

Customers licensed for C Set ++ for OS/2 on 3.5-inch diskettes, 5.25-inch diskettes, and CD-ROM are eligible for the promotional price. The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 is packaged either as 3.5-inch diskette plus CD-ROM, or 5.25-inch diskette plus CD-ROM.

Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak Now Available
The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak - Level XR06110 is now available for customers using the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0. This ServicePak is designed to be applied to the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 that was released in March 1992. It includes fixes to customer-reported problems since the March 1992 release.

IMPORTANT!:
 * Before installing this Toolkit ServicePak - Level XR06110, you must have installed the OS/2 2.0 Base ServicePak - Level XR06100. If you need to order the OS/2 2.0 Base ServicePak - Level XR06100, follow the ordering information below, and be sure to specify which ServicePak you need.


 * Ordering the ServicePak

You may download diskettes of the ServicePak electronically, or order either the diskettes or a CD-ROM by mail. IBM authorizes you to make an equal number of copies as the number of licensed copies of IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 that you own, and to distribute copies to any other properly licensed owners of IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 at no charge. With each copy of the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak you distribute, you must include the following notice:
 * "By using this code, I agree that I am current licensee of IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0, and except for my ability to copy and distribute this ServicePak to authorized IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 licensees, all other terms and conditions of the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Program License Agreement apply to the ServicePak."

A booklet of installation instructions is included with the ServicePak. A README file, called README.SP, contains technical considerations.


 * Downloading Electronically

Electronic delivery of the ServicePak is available from the following electronic bulletin-board systems if you have high-speed communications to download the diskette images. Some of these systems may not be available outside the USA. If these bulletin-board systems are not available in your country, you can contact your Service Representative or the place where you purchased IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0.


 * IBM OS2BBS - If you are a subscriber to the OS2BBS, you may download the ServicePak. The ServicePak is located in the Software Download Library. If you are not a subscriber to the OS2BBS, and wish to subscribe, call 1-800-547-1283 within the USA.
 * CompuServe - Members of the CompuServe Information Service may download the ServicePak from the IBMOS2 forum library, accessible by typing GO IBMSERV.
 * Internet - Customers having access to Internet services can download the ServicePak from the network. Customers should do an Anonymous FTP from software.watson.ibm.com. The ServicePak is located in the /pub/os2 directory.
 * IBM Personal Computer Company BBS - Customers may call the IBM PCC BBS to download the ServicePak. The ServicePak is located in Directory 4. You can access the PCC BBS by calling 1-919-517-0001 via your communications modem.
 * TOOLCAT OS2CSD (inside IBM only) - IBM employees with access to the IBM network may download the ServicePak from the OS2CSD repository.


 * Ordering by Mail

If you reside in the USA and do not have access to any of the above electronic bulletin-board systems, or if you need the ServicePak delivered on diskettes, you may order the ServicePak by calling 1-800-494-3044 within the USA, and charging the shipping and handling fees to your credit card. A two-day express mail service is used to deliver the ServicePak.

The ServicePak consists of six 3.5-inch diskettes or seven 5.25-inch diskettes. It will be shipped for a non-refundable fee of 16 USD plus tax.

When ordering, please specify:
 * 1) Whether you want the 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch diskettes. Be sure to order the size that is bootable on your computer system.
 * 2) An actual business or home address, not a post-office box number. The two-day express mail service cannot deliver to post-office boxes.
 * 3) A current credit card name, expiration date, and number to which the fee will be charged.

IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program, Second Release
The second release of the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program has been initiated. Orders for this beta can now be accepted and filled. This beta release contains automated disk bandwidth detection capability, support for larger numbers of client workstations, and capability to use additional token-ring adapter types on the multimedia server.

The IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta program function extends the considerable current distributed multimedia capability of IBM LAN Server 3.0 Advanced, which allows the playback of multimedia files on the server to clients across a LAN, provided there is no congestion in the server and the network. The beta multimedia support sets up a controlled environment in which multimedia applications can be given the required resource to ensure uncompromised playout at the clients, even when there would otherwise be congestion on the LAN. This quality-of-service capability is what distinguishes this solution from most other products in this area.

The multimedia support can be easily added to an existing LAN in a non-disruptive manner, so that current data applications can continue without modification. The support is specifically designed to take advantage of the token-ring LAN priority architecture, so that the necessary bandwidth can be reserved to allow the time-dependent multimedia streams to arrive at the client despite other network traffic. In addition, server resources are reserved for disk and file access, and clients are enhanced to improve the flow of images and sound to the end user. Note that other environments, such as Ethernet, can also be used with the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta function, but the number of clients may have to be restricted to get acceptable delivery.

Users wishing to exploit multimedia may now evaluate the opportunities through the use of IBM LAN Server 3.0 with the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta function. Typical applications that can be explored are: "news-on-demand", kiosks, new employee training, annotated mail and spreadsheets, classroom computer-assisted education, and many more. The support is essentially application-independent; that is, those based on the more popular approaches such as Indeo, DVI/AVI, Ultimotion, and SoundBlaster are specifically accommodated, while others can be accommodated according to their known characteristics. Additionally, stand-alone applications based on MMPM/2 or AVK can be run in the distributed mode without modification.

This multimedia support is available for DOS, Windows, and OS/2 clients connected across a LAN to an IBM LAN Server 3.0 advanced server.

The contents of this beta program include the code, documentation, and license required to install Multimedia for LAN Server. Beta program interfaces and documentation are available in U.S. English only.


 * More Information and Ordering Details

On CompuServe, obtain the documents MMLINF.TXT and MMLORD.TXT from the MM For LAN Server library section of the PSPBETA forum, which is accessible via GO PSPBETA.

On OS2BBS, obtain the LSMULREG package from the Documents and Information section of the Software Download Library.

On IBM's VM network, type REQUEST MMLSINFO FROM BETASRUS AT AUSVM1.


 * Additional Information

IBM does not guarantee this beta program will ever be made generally available. All beta code and documentation are under development, and may be modified substantially should there be a generally available product. In addition, the manner in which IBM packages these development materials may differ substantially from any generally available products. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offering at any time. Your license for the beta code may be terminated by IBM upon 30 days' written notice.

Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Enrollment Application Version B, August 1993 The purpose of this application is to gather information about how Multimedia for LAN Server will be used. After completing and returning the completed form, you will be enrolled in the beta program.* Note that IBM may use or distribute (within IBM) the responses to this form without obligation. To return this form: Within IBM, send it via VM to BETASRUS at AUSVM1. Outside IBM, mail it to Dept. 459, IBM Corporation, 11400 Burnet Road, Austin TX 78758-9351, or fax it to Dept. 459 at 1-512-838-4002. Name ___________________________________________________________________ Title / Job Responsibility _____________________________________________ Company or Organization ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________ Type of Business _______________________________________________________ Fax ____________________________ Phone ________________________________ Best time to reach me is _______________________________________________ If you are inside IBM, specify your VM node and userid: ________________________________________ Where did you learn about this beta program? ___ Trade show  ___ CompuServe   ___ IBM representative ___ PSP Developer Support News   ___ Other: ___________________________ 1. What features of the multimedia for LAN Server beta prompted you to  request participation in this beta test? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. For what purpose do you plan to use Multimedia for LAN Server beta code? ___ Assessing the development of applications ___ Assessing the code in your environment 3. Indicate below which multimedia application types you intend to run using the Multimedia for LAN Server beta: ___ ActionMedia II RTV      ___ Video for Windows ___ ActionMedia II PLV      ___ M-Audio (ACPA) ___ MMPM/2                  ___ Still Frame Plus Audio ___ Ultimotion              ___ SoundBlaster ___ Other: __________________________________________________________ 4. How many different multimedia applications do you intend to run using the Multimedia for LAN Server beta? ______ 5. What other applications will be running on your test LAN at the same time that Multimedia for LAN Server beta is active? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Number of OS/2 LAN Requester multimedia clients that are planned to  be tested simultaneously: _____ 7. Number of DOS multimedia clients that are planned to be tested simultaneously? _____ 8. Which best describes your test environment? ___ LAN with mainframes attached ___ LAN without mainframes attached IBM, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject any beta applicant from participation in this beta program.

Enhanced DCE Client for Windows Beta Program
IBM has initiated the Enhanced Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Client for Windows Beta Program. Orders for this program are being accepted immediately, with availability planned for September 1993.

Function in this beta code enables IBM internals, customer software developers, and independent software vendors to gain experience with the DCE technologies in the Windows environment. The beta program promotes application prototyping, development, and testing activities while providing feedback to IBM. The beta code should NOT be used in production environments.


 * Features and Functions

DCE is a set of technologies provided through the Open Software Foundation to enable development of distributed applications in a multi-vendor environment.

The Enhanced DCE Client for Windows is the implementation of the Open Software Foundation's DCE version 1.0.1, designed to execute on a Windows 3.1-based personal computer. The intent of DCE for Windows beta code is to interoperate with AIX-DCE servers and OS/2-DCE servers. To date, testing of this interoperability has been limited.

This beta program contains the DCE Client for Windows (runtime) component only.


 * System Requirements

DCE Client for Windows requires the following hardware and software:
 * IBM or compatible personal computer with i386 or i486 processor operating at a minimum of 25 MHz
 * Hard disk with 5 MB of free space
 * Network adapter card supported by the TCP/IP used
 * 4 MB of memory; 8 MB recommended
 * DOS 3.3 or later; DOS 5.0 recommended
 * Microsoft Windows 3.1
 * One of the following TCP/IP network transports:
 * A Windows Sockets Version 1.1-compliant TCP/IP
 * PC/TCP for DOS, version 2.05 or 2.11, from FTP Software, Inc.
 * LAN Workplace for DOS, version 4.1, from Novell, Inc.
 * TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture, version 2.0, from 3COM Corp.


 * Contents

Program diskettes (or diskette images) and license necessary to install a client on one machine, and publications (shipped hardcopy for orders placed via the toll-free number, or softcopy files preformatted for printing on IBM 3820 printers for VM delivery).
 * Ordering Instructions

All requesters will be required to provide the applicable registration information, and also to sign an Agreement Signature Form, to become participants.

You may request either of two delivery methods: no-charge electronic delivery over IBM's VM network, or delivery of diskettes and hardcopy publications through a toll-free number. If using the toll-free number, you will be charged the reproduction costs. The beta program license allows client installation on only one machine. Beta program interfaces and documentation are available in U.S. English only.

The following beta program order options are available:


 * Option A: DCE Client for Windows Beta with User Data Privacy (softcopy to USA/Canada only; hardcopy to USA only)
 * This option contains data privacy support for optionally encrypting user data passed in a remote procedure call. The full DES algorithms and its distribution are controlled by the United States Export Regulation Office. Beta participants should not export this package outside the United States (or re-export it outside of Canada).


 * Option B: DCE Client for Windows Beta Without User Data Privacy (softcopy worldwide; hardcopy to USA only)
 * This option does not contain data privacy support. The package contains limited DES algorithms.

To obtain the softcopy beta package, follow this two-step process:
 * 1) Contact your IBM Marketing Representative and submit the following information to "Enhanced DCE Windows" via fax to 1-512-838-4002, or submit a PROFS note to DCEREQ at AUSVM1:
 * 2) * Specify whether you are ordering option A or B.
 * 3) * Furnish your company name, address, technical contact name and phone number, IBM marketing rep's name, and VM node and userid.
 * Upon receipt of this information, the appropriate License Agreement will be sent to you or to your IBM Marketing Representative (for delivery to you).
 * 1) Review the License Agreement, complete the Agreement Signature Form (included with the license), and return it via fax to complete the process.
 * Upon approval by IBM, the appropriate option package will be sent to you or to your IBM Marketing Representative (for delivery to you).

Within the USA, to obtain beta program diskettes and hardcopy publications, call 1-800-426-3040, and specify whether you are ordering option A or B. You will be charged 35 USD plus a shipping charge.


 * Technical Support

All beta participants receive no-charge technical support during this beta program through forums on CompuServe and the OS/2 Bulletin Board (OS2BBS), and on the IBMPC conferencing disk within IBM. IBM support will be provided on a "reasonable efforts" basis.

To communicate via CompuServe, type GO OS2DF2 and use the DCE message section to contact IBM.

To communicate with IBM's network, select the filename OS2DCE from the OS2 Question and Answer bulletin boards on OS2BBS, or select the OS2DCE CFORUM on the IBMPC disk, to contact IBM.

System Performance Monitor/2 Version 2.0
IBM's System Performance Monitor/2 (SPM/2) Version 2.0 helps developers identify and solve performance problems quickly and accurately. SPM/2 collects, records, graphs, and reports performance data for the following critical OS/2 2.x system resources: LAN Server and Requester 3.0 resources are also collected.
 * CPU (to the process and thread level)
 * Disk
 * Random Access Memory (RAM) (paging information to the process and thread level)
 * File accesses (by process and thread)
 * HPFS / FAT cache
 * Printer ports
 * COM ports

SPM/2 2.0 lets you collect data from your local system, or from remote workstations and servers connected via IBM LAN Server and Requester. You can graphically display real-time CPU, disk, RAM, and working-set utilization, or play back previously collected data from a log.

Reports enable analysis of collected information: Dump reports contain the full detail of every metric value that was read from the operating system, without any summarization.
 * Summary, tabular, and "dump" reports available for OS/2 resources
 * "Dump" reports available for LAN Server/Requester resources

The Presentation Manager-based Theseus2 memory analysis tool helps you determine application memory requirements down to the process level, and lets you view memory control blocks. Extensive on-line help is also provided for understanding OS/2 2.x memory management.

You can use APIs to directly access performance data as it is collected, or to define metrics specific to your application, and then have SPM/2 2.0 collect and report that data.

or
 * System Requirements
 * OS/2 2.0 with ServicePak XR06055 or later
 * OS/2 2.1 plus the following SPM/2 fixes:
 * Theseus2 fixes
 * THESEUS2 PACKAGE on OS2CSD (inside IBM)
 * THESEUS2 PACKAGE on OS2BBS
 * On CompuServe, file THES2.ZIP in library 9 of OS2DF2 forum
 * Query fix: Currently, the query function traps when OS/2 2.1 is selected. The fix will be available sometime during 4Q93.


 * Ordering Procedure

Customers outside IBM should call 1-800-426-2255 or 1-800-342-6672.

Within IBM, employees should order through PCWARES, or use the form in the SPM2A package on OS2PROD.

Full package, either 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch       495 USD Additional license                               393 USD Distributed FTR                                   75 USD Upgrade from SPM/2 1.0                           323 USD Additional license upgrade                       293 USD Distributed FTR upgrade                           20 USD
 * Prices
 * For More Information

Use the OS2SPM20 CFORUM on both the OS2BBS (outside IBM) and IBMPC (inside IBM).

CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 Available
IBM announces that CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will be available on 24 September 1993. Two significant product functions are added: CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is enabled for unattended CID. Unattended CID allows CICS OS/2 to be automatically configured, installed, and distributed across a large network from a central location. Installation and configuration options are read from a pre-prepared response file, so there is no need for an operator to be present at the remote machine. The same process can also be used for applying service updates.
 * CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is now enabled for installation by unattended configuration, installation, and distribution (CID).
 * By 31 December 1993, support for EBCDIC data will be available for CICS OS/2 Version 2.0, via a Corrective Service Diskette (CSD).

CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will be enhanced by the addition of a new facility to allow application data to be passed to and returned from CICS OS/2 in EBCDIC format. This allows a COBOL application under CICS OS/2 to process data in an identical manner to a similar application running under, for example, CICS/ESA. This function will be provided by 31 December 1993, via Corrective Service Diskette, available on customer request.

CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 provides:
 * Enhanced support for client/server online transaction processing on stand-alone or host-connected local area network (LAN) configurations with servers running OS/2 2.0
 * Use of existing LANs and existing inventory of personal computers running DOS, OS/2, or Windows
 * Application of available CICS programming skills to the client/server environment, allowing new applications to be implemented without extensive training
 * User productivity enhanced by enabling customers to build client applications that exploit the advanced graphical user interface capabilities of OS/2 2.0 or Windows
 * Installation of CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 from diskettes, and use of a range of CICS-supplied transactions for administrative tasks
 * Exploitation of ASCII terminal emulators
 * Support for 32-bit applications.

Over 50 systems integrators and independent software vendors have now joined the CICS OS/2 Version 2 vendor program, with the intention of providing products or services that exploit or are compatible with the CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 platform. These products include Business Applications and Application Development tools including Graphical User Interface tools and services. IBM maintains an up-to-date list of these independent software vendors and systems integrators. To obtain this information, contact your IBM representative.

DCE for Software Developers Workshop
Sponsored by the IBM Developer Assistance Program

The Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) was developed by the Open Software Foundation to provide the basic services required to produce secure client/server application programs. In this five-day workshop, students become familiar with the components of OSF DCE by following the development of a basic distributed application using the full complement of DCE tools and services. This workshop combines classroom lectures with hands-on work. The student spends a significant portion of the week writing basic DCE client/server programs in the OS/2 2.x 32-bit environment. OS/2 application programmers who want to learn the Application Programming Interface (API) of the OSF DCE, either to assist them in creating DCE applications now, or in understanding the issues involved with DCE for future designs.
 * Audience


 * Benefits

The workshop provides a broad base of understanding of the development of DCE applications in an OS/2 environment. The instruction includes the basic design and distribution issues faced by client/server programmers in a DCE environment using DCE Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs). The course covers the various aspects of the DCE programming model, including security, naming, time service, interface definitions, and so on. The knowledge gained will enable the student to understand how to modify existing applications to take advantage of the DCE client/server models.


 * Topics
 * Application development in a distributed environment
 * Developing an application using remote procedure calls
 * Design and distribution issues
 * Using IDL to define a basic interface
 * Developing a basic server and basic client
 * RPC programming topics
 * Using the DCE security service
 * Using the DCE threads service
 * Using the DCE distributed time service
 * Using the DCE directory service


 * Prerequisites

Experienced C-language programmers who have written or intend to write distributed applications, or who have application programming experience.

25 through 29 October in Europe 15 through 19 November in Austin TX 13 through 17 December in Austin TX The IBM Austin location is building 808, room 1M-1800, 11100 Metric Blvd., Austin TX 78758.
 * 1993 Schedule

Tuition                          1,800 USD Private class prices: 1 to 14 students              22,500 USD each additional student          500 USD
 * Cost
 * Registration

Within the USA, call 1-800-426-8322 and ask for course P1064. Elsewhere, call 1-602-629-2731 and ask for education enrollment. For more information, contact: Jennifer Shipley               Roger Lewis Workshop Administrator         Program Manager 1-512-823-1815 voice           1-512-823-1923 voice 1-512-823-3047 fax             1-512-823-3047 fax

IBM LAN NetView Software Developer Workshop
Sponsored by the IBM Developer Assistance Program

If you agree that management of distributed heterogeneous systems is the challenge of the 1990s, and if you see an opportunity in the development of a system management solution, then take a look at IBM LAN NetView as a network management platform, and the LAN NetView Software Developer Workshop as a method to jump-start the development of your management application.

The IBM LAN NetView platform implements major portions of the Open Software Foundation's Distributed Management Environment (DME) and of IBM's SystemView. The LAN NetView framework also supports industry standards such as the Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

In this five-day workshop, students become familiar with the components of the framework by developing basic managing applications using:
 * an open Application Programming Interface (API) based on X/Open's Management Protocol (XMP), which uses the same technology as the OSF Consolidated Management Application Programming Interface (CM-API) and SystemView's Common Management Interface (CMI).
 * an object-oriented API based on IBM's System Object Model (SOM) technology.

The workshop combines classroom lectures with hands-on lab work. Students spend a significant portion of the week writing basic management applications in the OS/2 2.x 32-bit environment.


 * Audience

OS/2 application programmers who want to learn the X/Open Management Protocol (XMP) and OSI-Abstract-Data-Manipulation API (XOM), to assist them in creating managing applications now, or in understanding the framework for future designs.


 * Benefits

This workshop provides a broad base for understanding the development of managing applications in the LAN NetView environment. This includes the integration of the managing application with the topology display of the View graphical user interface through the use of its object-oriented APIs based on the System Object Model.


 * Topics
 * Understanding the LAN NetView framework and family of products
 * Reading a managed-object catalog
 * Translating XOM specifications into appropriate code structures
 * Using XMP to communicate management requests/responses
 * Examining the naming tree and scoping
 * Creating / deleting event sieves and processing event reports
 * Using OIDL to define a managing application as a SOM class
 * Integrating managing applications with the graphical user interface


 * Prerequisites

Experienced C-language programmers who have written or intend to write managing applications, or who have application programming experience. Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and a basic understanding of networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP) is also helpful.

18 through 22 October, in Austin TX 8 through 12 November, in Austin TX The IBM Austin location is building 808, room 1M-1800, 11100 Metric Blvd., Austin TX 78758.
 * 1993 Schedule

Tuition                          1,800 USD Private class prices: 1 to 14 students              22,500 USD each additional student          500 USD
 * Cost
 * Registration

Within the USA, call 1-800-426-8322 and ask for course G3855. Elsewhere, call 1-602-629-2731 and ask for education enrollment.

For more information, contact: Jennifer Shipley               Roger Lewis Workshop Administrator         Program Manager 1-512-823-1815 voice           1-512-823-1923 voice 1-512-823-3047 fax             1-512-823-3047 fax

OS/2 LAN Server Education - Touring the USA!
Our popular OS/2 LAN Server courses are on the move, with new titles, new courses, and new places.

LAN Administration Workshops I and II are your foundation for administrator skills and knowledge. After mastering the day-to-day support duties back home, you'll begin thinking about your server's performance. Are you getting the best that this server product has to offer? Our new Performance Workshop is ready to help you answer this question.


 * OS/2 LAN Server Administration Workshop I (course G4360)

This three-day lecture/lab course introduces the LAN environment using OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 and 3.0 and related products. It imparts the fundamental information and skills necessary to administer servers and requesters and to support end users. Basic LAN concepts, terminology, and LAN Server administration are covered. Workstation planning and administration are not covered here, but are covered in course G4370, OS/2 LAN Server Workstation Planning and Installation Workshop. Tuition: 900 USD


 * OS/2 LAN Server Administration Workshop II (course G4560)

This five-day lecture/lab course refines basic skills and provides advanced knowledge and techniques for administering the OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 and 3.0 products, both Entry and Advanced. Students are provided with the information necessary to fully plan and support OS/2 LAN Server environments for OS/2 Requesters and DOS/LAN Requesters (DLRs). Students also will be prepared to support other LAN administrators in their enterprise who have the basic skills.

Tuition: 1,600 USD


 * OS/2 LAN Server Performance Workshop (course G4760)

Learn how to tune for performance in the OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 / 3.0 environment. We discuss the various components that influence performance, and how they should be configured. System Performance Monitor/2 (SPM/2) will be used to detect performance problems and to determine if changes are effective. Tuition: 1,300 USD

City                G4360          G4560          G4760 -         -          -  Arlington VA         6 October      11 October     11 October 3 November     8 November     1 November 1 December     6 December    13 December Boca Raton FL      26 October      29 November Boston MA                          27 September Chicago IL         25 October       6 December Cleveland OH       21 September    25 October      9 November Columbia SC        30 November      4 October Columbus OH        18 October      27 September Denver CO                          11 October Hartford CT                        11 October     16 November Houston TX                          6 December Los Angeles CA     17 November      6 December Minneapolis MN                     20 September 13 December New Orleans LA      1 December      4 October Philadelphia PA    28 September Pittsburgh PA                       6 December Raleigh NC          4 October St. Louis MO       19 October San Jose CA        20 September     4 October 29 November Seattle WA         29 September    25 October     14 December 8 December Southfield MI      18 October
 * Schedules
 * Registration

Customers should call 1-800-426-8322. IBM employees should use MSE.

If you are an individual with a disability, please advise us in advance so that we can reasonably try to accommodate you.

For more information, contact Dan Coviello, 1-703-412-2074.

Industry Leaders Agree on Common Interface Specification for UNIX-Based Operating Systems
More than 75 of the world's leading UNIX system suppliers and software developers today announced agreement on a comprehensive specification defining a common set of application programming interfaces (APIs) for UNIX-based operating systems. The common API specification enhances the portability of UNIX system-based applications, while maintaining the benefits of having multiple, competitive implementations of the operating system. This specification will provide significant new benefits for software developers and end users. Developers will be able to write a single version of each application and recompile to make it available across all compliant UNIX system platforms. In addition, the specification allows developers to continue to exploit the unique functions that will be found in different vendors' implementations. End users will benefit from increased application availability while taking advantage of choice, innovation and performance optimization. X/Open Company Ltd. has agreed to formalize industry consensus, to brand compliant product implementations, and to manage the evolution of the common UNIX system-based API specification. The specification development and review process has received the support of UNIX system suppliers representing 90 percent of the worldwide UNIX system market, according to International Data Corp., a market research firm based in Framingham, Mass. All organizations have agreed to participate in the industry-wide review process. "The release of this specification for a common set of UNIX system-based APIs is a watershed event for vendors and users," said Geoff Morris, president and chief executive officer of X/Open. "This initiative increases the choice of solutions for companies that have adopted open systems strategies incorporating UNIX system-based platforms. We expect that the combination of this common specification with the X/Open brand will accelerate the implementation of open systems to achieve increased business advantage." The APIs were selected based on formal industry standards (X/Open Portability Guide (XPG)) and widely supported specifications (System V Interface Definition (SVID) and Application Environment Specification (AES)) and API usage data from leading UNIX system-based applications from vendors, including Autodesk, Cadence Design Systems, Cadre Technologies, Inc., Frame Technology Corp., Informix Software, Inc., Island Graphics Corp., Lotus Development Corp., Oracle Corp., and WordPerfect Corp. This process of selecting APIs based on their industry acceptance differentiates this effort from previous standardization attempts, will result in increased portability for many existing applications and will simplify the porting process for other applications. No other operating system adheres to this level of standardization while simultaneously offering this range of portability, scalability and range of platforms. An industry workgroup consisting of UNIX system vendors, the Open Software Foundation (OSF) and UNIX International, Inc., (UI), adhering to principles outlined by the common open software environment process announced earlier this year, has created the initial draft specification and will work with X/Open to review and complete this specification. The following companies and organizations are indicating their support for the specification development and will participate in the review process: Acer, Amdahl Corp., Apple Computer, Inc., AT&T/NCR Corp., Autodesk, Banyan Systems, Inc., Bellcore, Bentley Systems, Inc., Bull Worldwide Information Systems, Cadence Design Systems, Cadre Technologies, Inc., Chorus Systems, Computer Associates International, Inc., Convex Computer Corp., Cray Research, Inc., Data General Corp., DHL Worldwide Express, DigiBoard, Digital Equipment Corp., EDS Unigraphics, Encore Computer Corp., Frame Technology Corp., Fuji Xerox, 88open Consortium, Ltd., Fujitsu, HaL Computer Systems, Hewlett-Packard Company, Hitachi Ltd., IBM Corp., ICL, Informix Software, Inc., Integrated Computer Solutions, Island Graphics Corp., Lachman Technology, Inc., Locus Computing Corp., Lotus Development Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., McDonald's Corp., Mentor Graphics Corp., MIPS ABI Group, Motorola Computer Group, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NEC Corp., Novell-UNIX System Laboratories (USL), Oki Electric Industries Co. Ltd., Olivetti S.p.A, Open Software Foundation, Oracle Corp., Pencom, PowerOpen Association, Inc., Precision Risc Organization, Pyramid Technology Corp., the Santa Cruz Operation, Sequent Computer Systems, Inc., Sequoia Systems, Inc., SHARP Corp., Siemens-Nixdorf, Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc., Software AG of North America, Sony Corp., SPARC International, Stratus Computer, Inc., Structural Dynamics Research Corp., Sun Microsystems Computer Corp., SunPics, SunSelect, SunSoft, Tadpole Technology, PLC, Tandem Computers Inc., THOMSON-CSF/CETIA, Toshiba Corp., Unisys, UNIX International, Inc., VERITAS Software, Wal*Mart Stores, Inc., Wang Laboratories, Inc., and WordPerfect Corp. This announcement reinforces the position of UNIX-based systems as the premier 32-bit and 64-bit operating environment for open systems. The common API specifications for UNIX-based operating systems will be freely available to all organizations.

PSP Technical Interchange News
The PSP Technical Interchange team extends a sincere thank-you to all who attended the very successful IBM PSP Technical Interchange from 29 August through 2 September at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida. We hope you and your company will reap lasting benefits from the information you acquired and the contacts you made.


 * Audio Tapes

Audio tapes of the Orlando conference are available from Convention Recorders, P. O. Box 87042, San Diego CA 92138, phone 1-800-487-TAPE (1-800-487-8273) within the USA, or 1-619-274-7100 from elsewhere. Each tape costs 10 USD. Order seven tapes and get one free; order 13 tapes and get 3 free; or order a full set for 499 USD and save over 50 percent.


 * Interchange Proceedings

Copies of the interchange proceedings are available. The proceedings come in a two-volume set; the price is 65 USD, which includes shipping and handling. To order, call 1-800-872-7109 within the USA, or 1-508-443-3330 from elsewhere.


 * Next Interchange

We are pleased to announce that the next IBM PSP Technical Interchange will be held 25 through 29 April 1994 at the San Francisco Hilton. The registration fee is 895 USD; however, a discounted fee of 795 USD is available until 21 March 1994. To register, call 1-800-872-7109 within the USA, or 1-508-443-3330 from elsewhere. This newsletter will carry all details as they become available.

IBM to Sponsor LOTUSPHERE '93
IBM is a premier sponsor of the upcoming LOTUSPHERE '93 -- a worldwide educational and business conference -- from 5 through 9 December at the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida. DEVELOPERS -- will benefit from over 60 intensive training sessions designed to help you exploit the power of Lotus technology. The following tracks will dig deeply into the bits and bytes of the most up-to-date developer tools and the full collection of Lotus APIs:
 * Notes API
 * Notes Application Development
 * cc:Mail and Messaging
 * Lotus Developer Tools - Spreadsheet Development

LOTUS BUSINESS PARTNERS - will learn the most effective way to market, sell and implement Lotus Notes and cc:Mail solutions. Three conference tracks are available to help current and prospective Lotus Business Partners expand your business and improve your ROI: o Sales, Marketing and Client Development o Business Development o Support and Implementation LOTUS NOTES USERS -- will attend sessions hosted by the Worldwide Association of Lotus Notes Users and Technologists (WALNUT) to explore ways to use Notes to increase productivity, speed time to market, improve customer service, and build competitive advantage. The following three tracks will help users learn how to get the most of their investment in Notes: o Managerial/Human Resources o Technical Foundations and Issues o Notes Application and Architecture Case Studies LOTUSPHERE '93 also includes a Product Showcase where you'll learn about products and applications from all over the world. Plus, you'll go home with a FREE CD ROM loaded with Lotus products, source code examples, and developer tools -- including a pre-release copy of the Notes NLM! To register by phone, or for more information, call 1-800-OK-LOTUS (1-800-655-6887) in North America and 508-443-1457 outside North America. If you register before 15 September, you'll receive a 200 USD discount off the full conference admission of 795 USD, for an early registration fee of just 595 USD. For additional information, please contact Ann Barnhart at 1-817-961-7654.

Cannavino Outlines Key Technologies in CAMP Keynote Address
In his kenyote address at the fall conference of the Corporate Association of Microcomputer Professionals (CAMP) on 9 September in Chicago, IBM Senior Vice President and Group Executive Jim Cannavino shared his view of the technology trends that will drive the growth of the personal computer industry, and upon which IBM has based its systems strategy. Those technology trends include powerful advances in microprocessor speed and performance, the enormous productivity benefits of object-oriented programming, and the explosion of communications bandwidth. Those trends, Cannavino pointed out, have enabled a new era in personal computing, in which businesses are able to distribute computing function more widely, at lower cost, and in ways previously impossible through multimedia. Cannavino went on to discuss how the continued advancement of those technologies has caused a fundamental restructuring of the information industry. At the same time, he said, the value that companies and end-users place on the industry's offerings has shifted from the technology itself to the innovative application of technology. Following his brief opening remarks, Cannavino used the remainder of his time to address audience questions.

Getting Connected to E-Mail Systems
The following information was prepared for IBM's "Getting Connected" program, which encourages IBM PSP employees to join and participate in public E-mail systems. This information should be of interest to independent software vendors and other readers of this newsletter.


 * America On Line

To join, call 1-800-827-6364. The software is free, as is your first month of service and 10 hours of online time. The monthly rate after that is 9.95 USD, which includes 5 hours of online time. Each hour over 5 is billed at 3.50 USD per hour. Messages must be under 32 KB and have no additional charge. To get to the OS/2 area, simply click on the 'computing' icon. AOL sponsors chats in the OS/2 Forum on Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time (21:30 GMT-5), Thursdays at 9:00 p.m., and Tuesdays at 11:30 p.m. AOL now boasts over 300,000 subscribers. They offer computing and software, shopping and special-interest clubs, learning and reference, news, stock quotes and portfolio management, plus an e-mail gateway to Internet and fax service. The Internet userid for AOL is online@aol.com.


 * CompuServe, Inc.

To join, call 1-800-848-8199. Many CompuServe access programs are available, including one specifically for OS/2 called Golden CommPass (price 79 USD from 1-800-346-6672). Billing itself as the 'world's largest personal information and communication service', CompuServe offers -- second only to the Internet -- an unparalleled number of files and information. CompuServe's basic service costs 8.95 USD per month. It includes unlimited access time to news/sports/weather, reference library, shopping, financial information, mail, some entertainment and games, some travel and leisure, and all membership support services. CompuServe also offers over 1700 services on a pay-as-you-go basis. These extended and premium services include special-interest forums, multi-player games, and advanced information resources that enhance the value of the basic service. The OS/2 forums reside in extended services. CompuServe also offers an alternate pricing plan. The base fee is 2.50 USD per month; however, all services are pay-as-you-go, including mail. The fee structure is based on the baud rate of your modem and which plan you have signed up for. Basic Services Plan (8.95 USD per month basic fee) 300 bps                6 USD per hour 1200 and 2400 bps      8 USD per hour 9600 bps              16 USD per hour Alternate Pricing Plan (2.50 USD per month basic fee) 300 bps                6.30 USD per hour 1200 and 2400 bps     12.80 USD per hour 9600 bps              22.80 USD per hour CompuServe currently has a special offer for people who currently have a userid on another BBS. Simply call the 800 number and supply them with the service name and your userid; you will be sent the signup information, get one month free basic service, a 25 USD usage credit, and their software free of charge. For this special offer, call 1-800-554-4067. CompuServe userids have a comma after the first 5 or 6 digits. However, when sending a note to a CompuServe userid via the Internet gateway, the comma must be replaced with a period.


 * Delphi

To join, call 1-800-695-4005, or 1-800-695-4002 with your modem set at N81. If joining by modem, type in INFO after you are connected. Delphi uses standard communications packages such as ProComm and CrossTalk. There are two pricing plans: standard and advantage. Standard pricing is 10 USD per month with 4 hours of online time, and advantage pricing is 20 USD per month with 20 hours of online time. Delphi offers features similar to AOL, with one exception: Internet. Delphi is the only service to offer Internet connection at this time, and charges 3 USD per month for up to 100 KB of messages or files. Current access speeds are up to 9600 bps; however only 2400 bps is officially supported at this time. Most access is thru Sprintnet or Tymnet, which is free during most evenings, weekends, and holidays. The OS/2 area of Delphi can be found by typing in GO GRO CUS FORUM 41. The Internet userid for Delphi is online@delphi.com.


 * Fidonet

Fidonet is not a BBS, but a confederation of BBSs stretching around the world, and has no membership requirements. However, to get access to Fidonet conferences and mail, you need to find a BBS that is part of the Fidonet network. Some BBS operators require that you subscribe for a fee to their BBS systems in order to have netmail access. There is most likely a BBS in your city with this access, and once you are online, the SysOp will help you get started. There is also an OS/2 BBS listing available via request.


 * GEnie

To join, call 1-800-638-8369 with your modem set to half-duplex and E71 using 1200 bps for the sign procedure. At the prompt, type SIGNUP. GEnie's basic price is 8.95 USD per month, which includes 4 hours of online time. Each additional hour costs 3 USD. There is an additional surcharge for 9600 bps access. GEnie offers features that are the same as other services, including multi-player games. The OS/2 Roundtable can be accessed by typing OS2 at the command prompt. The Internet userid for GEnie is online@genie.geis.com.


 * Internet

The Internet is not a BBS, but a gateway that connects BBSs and computers at educational institutions, research centers, and businesses. Delphi is the only major BBS to offer Internet access, although you can access it thru many local BBSs.


 * OS2BBS (TalkLink)

The OS2BBS is an IBM offering to customers. Customers join by calling 1-800-547-1283. The cost is 18 USD per month, with no other fees. IBM employees have free access to the OS2BBS via the IBMPC disk. Any forum with a filetype of CFORUM (customer forum) is part of the OS2BBS (for example, TEAMOS2 CFORUM).


 * PRODIGY

To join, call 1-800-PRODIGY (1-800-776-3449). The member kit and software are free. The current price is 14.95 USD per month for core services, including 2 hours in the Plus services area. The per-hour connect charge ranges from 3.60 USD to 4.80 USD per hour, depending on your usage; the more hours online, the less the fee.

OS/2 Club on PRODIGY Now Available
IBM has started an OS/2 Club on PRODIGY. Available at no additional charge to any PRODIGY subscriber, the OS/2 Club offers the following services:
 * Up-to-date news and information about OS/2.
 * A question-and-answer data base containing answers to many of the most frequently asked questions about OS/2.
 * A list of available OS/2 applications, company names, and phone numbers.
 * The OS/2 Exchange forum, in which you can post notes and answer each other's questions about a variety of OS/2 topics. IBM OS/2 Support will also answer questions in this forum. (Standard PRODIGY Plus charges apply.)
 * E-mail for sending messages, problem reports, or questions directly to OS/2 support representatives at IBM.
 * Downloading ability to obtain IBM and non-IBM files that include announcements, device drivers, fixes, games, demos, shareware, sample applications, and a lot more. (Standard PRODIGY download charges apply.)

To join the OS/2 Club on PRODIGY, Jump OS/2 Club after you connect to PRODIGY. To join PRODIGY, call 1-800-PRODIGY (1-800-776-3449).

IBM PSP Software Developer Marketing Programs
Here is the current list of IBM PSP software developer marketing programs. To participate in these programs, you must be a member of the IBM Developer Assistance Program. To enroll, call the Developer Assistance Hotline, 1-407-982-6408, menu option 1. For information about European enrollment, contact Susan Bentley, IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program, U.K. fax +44 (0) 256 336778.


 * OS/2 and LAN Server Application Directory

The OS/2 and LAN Server Application Directory will include OS/2 products that exploit features unique to OS/2 Version 2 and IBM OS/2 LAN Server applications that have been certified as READY! for LAN Server. The directory is targeted for users of OS/2 and IBM OS/2 LAN Server through newsstands and bookstores. It will also be available to the IBM sales force. The directory will be promoted through advertising, direct mail, and trade shows. For products that meet eligibility requirements, listings are free. Software developers may choose to purchase additional advertising by adding logos or buying full- or half-page ads. Call for an advertising information brochure. Product listings in the directory are closed for 1993. Most advertising opportunities are available until late September 1993. Information about the 1994 Application Directory will be provided at a future date. Contact: Miller Freeman, Inc.        East Coast: 1-212-626-2322 West Coast: 1-415-905-2353


 * OS/2 Application Demonstration CD-ROM

Use a highly effective medium for your product demonstration and advertising. IBM produces an OS/2 CD-ROM, listing ISV applications that exploit OS/2 Version 2. For a fee, you can list your product, as well as include product demos and "infomercials". The OS/2 Application Demonstration CD-ROM will be distributed with The SelectWare Technologies, Inc. system, which reaches a quarter million computer users with CD-ROM players each quarter. Product listings, demonstrations, and "infomercial" rates will be based on the prevailing rates and contract period. This is an ongoing program, available now. Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call 1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.


 * National Solution Center

List your product in the IBM National Solution Center (NSC) database. Let IBM generate leads for your products and services. Non-U.S. companies must have a U.S. representative or agent to qualify for listings in the NSC. The NSC database is accessed over 40,000 times a month by IBM's worldwide marketing and support teams, customers, dealers, and other IBM Business Partners. There is no cost to you to list your products and services in the NSC. This is an ongoing program, available now. Contact: In the USA, call the NSC Response Line, 1-404-835-9600. In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, contact Susan Bentley, IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program, U. K. fax +44 (0) 256 336778.


 * Discounted Advertising Rates

Significant advertising discounts are now available to software developers who are shipping a commercially available OS/2, LAN Server, Multimedia, or pen-based product. Full-page, four-color discounted rates have been negotiated with major computer and general business publications for the remainder of 1993. Discounts vary by publication. Call for the information packet and the list of publications. Upon receipt, review the rate schedule and Prior Approval Process. This program is available now through 1993. Publication deadlines vary by daily, weekly, and monthly space requirements. Contact the publications directly for information about deadlines and space availability. Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call 1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.


 * OS/2 Solutions Pak

******************************************************************** *                                                                  *  *                            News                                  * *                                                                 *  * The first edition of the OS/2 Solutions Pak generated numerous   * * leads for advertisers. * *                                                                  *  * The second edition has been printed, and is packaged in current  * * boxes of OS/2 2.1. * *                                                                  *  * Note the new deadline for the third edition, 1 October. * *                                                                  *  ******************************************************************** Take advantage of this opportunity to extend your special promotions to OS/2 Version 2 customers. Your offer could be a discount, demo diskette, rebate, free upgrade, or product information. The OS/2 Solutions Pak (U.S. edition) and the OS/2 Solutions Coupon Book (European edition) are great avenues to advertise your OS/2 product to thousands of OS/2 users! The U.S. OS/2 Solutions Pak will include up to 100 pages of four-color, half- and full-page ads, as well as black-and-white "classified" ads, in a 5.5-inch by 8.5-inch book. The books will be included inside each copy of OS/2 Version 2 sold in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. OS/2 Solutions Pak will be printed in 300,000-copy increments, and advertising is sold for each "issue" of 300,000 circulation. In addition, the U.S. book will be part of the hardware packages for IBM personal computer products preloaded with OS/2 Version 2. For information about distribution of the European book, contact Susan Bentley (see contact information below). Call for the costs to participate in these programs. Significant discounts are available for advertising commitments to multiple issues. For the U.S. edition, space for the third edition closes 1 October 1993; for the fourth edition, space closes 7 January 1994. Contact: For the U.S. edition, contact Bruce Johannsen at Daniels & Roberts, 1-407-241-0066. For the European edition, contact Susan Bentley, IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program, U.K. fax +44 (0) 256 336778.

Enhance your marketing plan with direct mailings to our selected lists of IBM OS/2, LAN Systems, and Personal Software Products users. These blind mailings give you the opportunity to target your audience. We offer turn-key, one-stop mailing services to get information or offers about your products directly to IBM OS/2, LAN Systems, and Personal Software Products customers. Mailings can target software developers or users. Each activity will be tailored to the most qualified prospects for a specific product. Several levels of service are available to customize your mailing needs. Because mailings are customized, prices vary by activity. Please call for a quote. This is an ongoing program, available now. Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call 1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.
 * Targeted Turn-Key Mailings


 * OS/2 Developer Magazine

Advertise your OS/2 applications in OS/2 Developer, a bimonthly magazine published specifically for software developers. OS/2 Developer targets both independent and corporate OS/2 developers. About 35,000 copies of each issue are printed and distributed to subscribers worldwide, and to members of IBM's Developer Assistance Program in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Advertisements start at 450 USD for 1/8 page to 3,444 USD for a full page. Ad rates depend on size, color, positioning, and frequency. Advertising deadlines: o 20 September for the November/December 1993 issue o 15 November for the January/February 1994 issue o 15 January 1994 for the March/April 1994 issue Contact: Miller Freeman, Inc.        East Coast: 1-212-626-2322 West Coast: 1-415-905-2353


 * OS/2 Tour '93

You are invited to exhibit your OS/2 product as part of the OS/2 Tour '93 roadshow in the United States. The OS/2 Tour '93 offering is a two-day event. The topics include introductory OS/2 overviews, OS/2 technical sessions, and technical sessions specifically geared for large accounts and VARs/VADs. You will also be provided with a list of show attendees for follow-up marketing. The OS/2 Tour '93 travels throughout the USA, covering more than sixty cities. Attendees are selected and invited individually, which leads to successful buying decisions. Anticipated attendance is in the 400 to 500 range for each event. Extended breaks between sessions allow you to make contact with a variety of show attendees. A 10-foot by 12-foot exhibit space with a six-foot skirted table and electrical outlet is 325 USD. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. OS/2 Tour '93 events are scheduled throughout the year, approximately 15 each quarter. Please call for a schedule. Contact: OS/2 Tour '93 Phone 1-800-947-8688 in the USA From elsewhere, 1-203-761-7824


 * APPS 800 Marketing

Join in the 800-number marketing opportunities of the '90s! Instead of buying your own 800 number, use the USA or Canadian IBM numbers to market your software applications. Callers will be able to select your product and have the convenience of direct mail delivery. Callers to the IBM USA number, 1-800-346-6672, or the Canadian number, 1-800-465-1234, will be offered the option to hear about available OS/2 applications. Currently, over 10,000 customers call these numbers weekly. Costs vary by type of product advertised. Call for your customized package today. This is an ongoing program, available now. For USA marketing, call Roland Peek, 1-404-835-7046, or Mike Jordin, 1-404-835-7387. In Canada, call Rhoda Young, 1-416-946-4186. Ready! for LAN Server Certification Program --- ********************************************************************  *                                                                  *  *                        Special Promotion                         * *                                                                 *  *  Certify your application no later than 29 September 1993, and   * * receive a LAN Server logo watch. * *                                                                  *  *  By 29 September, IBM must receive:                              * * o  Your signed license agreement                                * * o  Test results and instructions                                * * o  Your product description form                                * * o  A copy of your software application                          * *                                                                 *  ******************************************************************** Similar to the OS/2 compatibility mark, a self-certification mark is now available for products that are compatible with OS/2 LAN Server 3.0. By placing the mark on your LAN Server-compatible product, you show the marketplace that your product has been self-tested, and runs on LAN Server. There is no charge to license the LAN Server self-certification mark. Requirements include: completing a self-certification process; providing IBM with information regarding the testing procedures; and signing a license agreement to use the mark in your advertising and on your shrink-wrap products. IBM will then provide camera-ready artwork and forms for ordering stickers as needed. The LAN Server certification mark can be added to your LAN Server, OS/2, and Windows products that successfully run on LAN Server 3.0. Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call 1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.

IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy
IBM is proud to offer the IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy to developers who are currently shipping commercially available OS/2 2.x-exploitive software applications.

Designed to recognize significant contributions to the new world class of applications, this trophy will be personalized with your company's name and the name of your application.

As a recipient of the Software Developers Trophy, your company's name may also be featured in selected OS/2 marketing activities.

To be considered for a trophy, please contact Ms. Leslie Palin at 1-407-443-6334, or via Internet at lpalin@vnet.ibm.com.

OS/2 Developer Magazine 1994 Calendar
The OS/2 Developer magazine is the best way to reach OS/2 application developers, both ISVs and customer programmers. ISVs have several possibilities: submitting technical articles, listing their applications in the Buyer's Guide, new product announcements in Product Watch, or by placing an advertisement.

Published by Miller Freeman Inc., OS/2 Developer is a bimonthly magazine for OS/2 application developers. Each of the six issues in 1994 will feature a popular OS/2 programming theme. This theme will be reflected in both feature articles and in the new Buyer's Guide section.

The calendar for 1994 issues is: Issue               Theme -               -  January / February   OS/2 Database Application Development March / April       OS/2 LAN Application Development May / June          OS/2 Multimedia Application Development July / August       OS/2 Pen Systems Development September / October OS/2 Object-Oriented Development November / December OS/2 Graphics Application Development


 * Editorial Material

OS/2 Developer features technical articles written to enhance the application development process: programming tips and techniques, exploiting the OS/2 API, enhancing performance, improving usability, as well at the latest about software tools, client/server, and object programming. Article ideas are welcome; ask for the Article Submission Guidelines. Theme articles receive highest priority. Correspond with: Dick Conklin, Editor Mail: 3408 Sherwood Blvd., Delray Beach FL 33445 Voice / Fax: 1-407-495-4421 IBM VM: CONKLIND at BCRVM1    IBMMAIL: USIB12H2 CompuServe: 76711,1005        Internet: OS2MAG@VNET.IBM.COM


 * Buyer's Guide

This new section lists software tools and books designed to aid the OS/2 application developer. In each issue, theme products (database, LAN, Multimedia, and so on) are featured. Send press releases and product information to: Lisa Gluskin, copy editor Miller Freeman, Inc. 600 Harrison St. San Francisco CA 94107 Voice: 1-415-905-2777         Fax: 1-415-905-2234 CompuServe: 75040,2553        Internet: 75040.2553@COMPUSERVE.COM


 * Product Watch / Calendar

Product Watch continues to feature new OS/2 tools, utilities, application products, and support for developers. The Calendar lists major trade shows as well as seminars and shows with an OS/2 focus. Information should be sent to Lisa Gluskin at the above address.


 * Advertising

OS/2 Developer is the best way to reach both OS/2 corporate developers and independent software vendors. For ad rates and to reserve space, call: West / Southwest:       Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392 Yvonne Labat, 1-415-905-2353 New England / Midwest:  Jo Ben-Atar,   1-203-498-0329 Middle Atlantic / South: Michele Blake, 1-212-626-2322 Dave Moreau,  1-212-626-2318

OS/2-Related Periodicals Published Outside IBM
IBM's Independent Vendor League tracks several OS/2-related publications produced outside IBM. Here is the latest news about some of these publications.


 * Miller Freeman Inc., publishers of OS/2 Developer magazine, has announced a new publication, OS/2 Magazine, which will premiere at COMDEX/Fall '93. Regular publication will begin in January 1994 with the February issue.
 * OS/2 Professional magazine has announced their new weekly fax newsletter, OS/2 Week, which will deliver up-to-the-minute information about product ships, developing market strategies, key personnel changes, strategic shifts, and other timely news in the fast-paced OS/2 world. Debuting in September, executives will find the report on their desks every Monday morning. OS/2 Week is priced at 400 USD for a 50-week subscription; however, charter members who order now will receive a one-time introductory rate of 200 USD. For more information, call 1-301-770-4672 or send a fax to 1-301-770-7062.
 * David and Rosemary Moskowitz have announced their two new OS/2 newsletters, The OS/2 Advisory and The OS/2 Marketing Report.

The OS/2 Advisory is aimed at OS/2 users, software systems support staff, systems and programming managers, and software systems engineers and analysts. They will receive the latest OS/2 information, including bug lists and workarounds, technical updates, troubleshooting tips and tricks, product reviews, and much more.

The OS/2 Marketing Report is aimed at marketing specialists, salespeople, and software development managers. It will contain information about OS/2 sales trends, what's new in OS/2 software, book reviews, how to demonstrate OS/2, OS/2 marketing success stories, and tips for helping current and potential clients to  evaluate the benefits of OS/2.

Until 30 November 1993, subscription rates are 39 USD for OS/2 Advisor, 79 USD for OS/2 Marketing Report, and both publications for 99 USD. After 30 November, rates increase to 49, 89, and 119 USD respectively. For more information and to subscribe, call 1-800-695-8642 or send a fax to 1-800-568-8852 within the USA. Outside the USA, call 1-203-761-7864.

Following is a list of some OS/2-related periodicals published outside IBM. Title: Inside OS/2 Format: Newsletter Publisher: The Cobb Group Address: 9420 Bunsen Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville KY 40220 Phone: 1-800-223-8720 within the USA, 1-502-491-1900 elsewhere Fax: 1-502-491-8050 E-Mail: Editor: Tim Boone, fax 1-502-491-4200 Audience: OS/2 power users and developers Frequency: Monthly Subscriptions: 39 USD/year in the USA, 59 USD elsewhere. P.O. Box 35160, Louisville KY 40232-9719, 1-800-223-8720. Advertising: None Title: OS/2 Developer Format: Magazine Publisher: Miller Freeman, Inc.      Address:  600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107 Phone: Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392 Fax: 1-415-905-2234 E-mail: CompuServe 71673,1163 Editor: Dick Conklin, voice/fax 1-407-495-4421 E-Mail: CompuServe 76711,1005   Internet OS2MAG@VNET.IBM.COM Audience: OS/2 software developers (ISVs and corporate) Frequency: Bimonthly Subscriptions: 39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-800-WANT-OS2 within the USA, 1-708-647-5960 elsewhere, fax 1-708-647-0537, CompuServe 71572,341 Advertising: Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392 Title: OS/2 Magazine Format: Magazine Publisher: Miller Freeman, Inc.      Address:  600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107 Phone: Ted Bahr, 1-415-905-2269 Fax: 1-415-905-2234 Editor: Alan Zeichick, 1-415-905-2382 E-Mail: CompuServe 76703,756 Audience: OS/2 power users, system administrators Frequency: Monthly Subscriptions: 39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-800-765-1291 within the USA, 1-415-905-2334 elsewhere, fax 1-415-905-2233, CompuServe 71572,341 Advertising: Ted Bahr, 1-415-905-2269 Title: OS/2 Monthly Format: Magazine Publisher: JDS Publishing Address: P. O. Box 4351, Highland Park NJ 08904 Phone: 1-908-937-6542 Fax: E-Mail: CompuServe 72550,2440 Editor: Brett Kotch Audience: OS/2 Power Users, Developers Frequency: Monthly Subscriptions: 36 USD/year in the USA. 1-908-985-8358 Advertising:  Rachel Siragher, 1-908-937-6542 Title: OS/2 Professional Format: Magazine Publisher: International Features Address: 172 Rollins Avenue, Rockville MD 20852 Phone: 1-301-770-3333 Fax: 1-301-770-7062 E-Mail: MCI OS2PRO   Internet OS2PRO@MCIMAIL.COM Editor: Brad Kliewer, 1-612-823-2657, fax 1-612-823-7945 Audience: OS/2 power users Frequency: Monthly Subscriptions: 39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-301-770-3333 Advertising:  Richard B. Dubin, 1-518-489-4034, fax 1-518-489-4045 Title: OS/2 Week Format: Fax newsletter Publisher: International Features Address: 172 Rollins Avenue, Rockville MD 20852 Phone: 1-301-770-4672 Fax: 1-301-770-7062 E-Mail: MCI OS2PRO   Internet OS2PRO@MCIMAIL.COM Editor: Audience: Information Technology Executives Frequency: Weekly Subscriptions: 400 USD/year in the USA, 200 USD/year introductory. 1-301-770-4672, fax 1-301-770-7062 Advertising: None

Latest Information About OS/2 2.1 Books
Here is the latest list of published and planned books about OS/2 2.1. Title                                           Publisher -                                           - Released

Advanced OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming  John Wiley & Sons The Art of OS/2 C Programming                   QED Designing OS/2 Applications                     John Wiley & Sons Dvorak's Guide to OS/2                          Random House Easy OS/2                                       Que Learn OS/2 in a Day                             Wordware Publishing The Little Book of OS/2                         Peachpit Press Micro Focus CICS Option 3.0: Developing CICS    QED Applications on the PC Micro Focus COBOL/2 Workbench for the           QED Application Developer OS/2 2.1 Complete                               Abacus OS/2 2.1 Programming                            Osborne / Mc-Graw Hill OS/2 2.1 Unleashed                              Sams The OS/2 2.1 User's Bible                       Abacus OS/2 2.X Notebook: Best of OS/2 Developer       Van Nostrand Reinhold OS/2 Extra                                      TAB / McGraw-Hill OS/2 for Dummies (2.1)                          IDG OS/2 for Non-Nerds                              New Riders OS/2 Inside & Out (2.1)                         Osborne / McGraw-Hill OS/2 Instant Reference Book                     Sybex OS/2 Secrets and Solutions                      Sybex PC Learning Labs Teaches OS/2                   Ziff-Davis Quick Reference Guide for OS/2 2.1              DDC Real-World Programming for OS/2 2.1             Sams The Shell Collection: OS/2 2.1 Utilities        Van Nostrand Reinhold Stepping Up to OS/2 2.1                         Abacus Teach Yourself OS/2 2.1                         MIS Press Teach Yourself OS/2 in 1 Week                   Sams 10-Minute Guide to OS/2 2.1                     Alpha Thinking Person's Guide to OS/2 2.1             QED Using OS/2 2.1 Special Edition                  Que Using Workplace OS/2: Power User's Guide        Van Nostrand Reinhold Van Wolverton's Guide to OS/2                   Random House Writing OS/2 Device Drivers in C, Third Edition Van Nostrand Reinhold Your OS/2 2.1 Consultant                        Sams September - Inside OS/2 2.1                                 New Riders The OS/2 2.1 Corporate Programmer's Handbook    Van Nostrand Reinhold October --- Instant OS/2                                    TAB / McGraw-Hill The OS/2 2.1 REXX Handbook                      Van Nostrand Reinhold OS/2 2.1 Workplace Shell Programming            Random House November

OS/2 Batch Files to Go                          TAB / McGraw-Hill December

OS/2 2.1 Quick Reference Guide for End Users    QED OS/2 2.1 Red Book for Developers                Que OS/2 2.1 Red Book for Power Users               Que OS/2 and Networking                             QED OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming           Ziff-Davis OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming with      QED IBM C++ REXX Programming Under OS/2                     QED The Ultimate OS/2 Programmer's Manual           TAB Windows and OS/2: The GUI OOUI War              Van Nostrand Reinhold January 1994

The Design of OS/2 2.1                          Addison-Wesley The OS/2 2.1 Application Developer's Guide      Van Nostrand Reinhold OS/2 Database Manager's Handbook                QED OS/2 V2 PM Programming in C++ Using the User    Van Nostrand Reinhold Interface Class Library February 1994 - Objective Thinking for OS/2                     Van Nostrand Reinhold Objects for OS/2 2.1                            Van Nostrand Reinhold March 1994 -- OS/2 2.1 and NetWare Programming                Van Nostrand Reinhold Rightsizing to OS/2 2.1                         New Riders 1995

OS/2 for the Impatient (January 1995)           Addison-Wesley OS/2 Connectivity (early 1995)                  Wordware Date to be Determined - Advanced OS/2 Workplace Shell                   QED Independent Platform Coding                     IBM / McGraw-Hill Inside OS/2 2.1, Third Edition                  New Riders Object Vision for OS/2 2.1                      QED OS/2 2.1 Developing, Porting, and Testing       QED Applications OS/2 Communications Manager 2.0                 QED OS/2 Connectivity                               QED OS/2 Demystified                                TAB OS/2 in the Fast Lane (2.1 edition)             New Riders OS/2 User's Guide to Installation,              QED Configuration, and Use Voodoo OS/2                                     Ventana

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