OS/2 2.1 Device Driver Development Kit (DDK) CD-ROM Available

February 8, 1993

Starting today, independent hardware vendors and experienced device driver developers can order a Device Driver Development Kit (DDK) to help develop device drivers and applications for OS/2* Version 2.1.

This DDK, which replaces previously distributed Display and SCSI Device Adaptation Kits, is a release of over 50MB of full function source code, build tools, test tools, and on-line documentation for several OS/2 2.1 device drivers. It includes source code for PM display drivers, virtual video drivers, base video handlers, printer, DASD, SCSI, CD-ROM, and mouse drivers. Source code for WIN-OS/2 seamless display drivers is available separately.

The information and code on this DDK will be updated and made available on a DDK in approximately three months and be available through a subscription service.

PREREQUISITES
 * CD-ROM Player
 * The DDK is intended for use on IBM OS/2 2.0 with the OS/2 2.0 Service Pack (XR06055) or later releases. Use of this DDK and its associated utilities on a system earlier than OS/2 2.0 and the Service Pack may produce unpredictable results.
 * It is recommended that developers have the OS/2 2.0 Toolkit installed on their system so the 2.0 kernel debugger can be used.
 * If you are developing video drivers and you require the WIN-OS/2 seamless supplement, you are required to have licenses to use the Windows** 3.0 and Windows 3.1 DDK.
 * For some drivers, Microsoft* C 6.0 is required.
 * For some drivers, Microsoft MASM 6.0 is required.
 * Adobe Systems files included in the DDK must not be changed. Persons changing these files are subject to legal action by the Adobe Corporation.

INSTALLATION

The DDK includes an installation program that permits you to selectively install device drivers. After selecting one, more, or all device drivers, the program informs you of the disk space required and how much available space you have. The program will not copy drivers onto your system unless it detects you have enough room for everything you selected. Regardless of your selections, the installation program will NOT update your CONFIG.SYS file. Please ignore any messages to the contrary that may be displayed in this release.

A README.DDK file provides installation information as well as a detailed description of the DDK.

ORDERING A DDK

This DDK is available at a nominal shipping and handling charge to developers who are currently developing or planning to develop OS/2 device drivers. To obtain a DDK, contact the IBM DDK coordinator or Ordering Number for your country or geography as listed below. Country or Geography                 Ordering Number

Australia, Hong Kong including       Telephone: 61-2-354-7684 People's Republic of China,          FAX:       61-2-354-7766 Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore (including offshort support of India), Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand

Canada Europe, Middle East and Africa       Telephone: 44-285-641175 FAX:      44-285-640181 Japan                                Telephone: 81-3-5563-5897 FAX:      81-3-5563-4957
 * NOTE: Device Driver developers in this geography will receive a direct communication regarding distribution and support.
 * NOTE: IBM EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program members will receive a direct communication regarding distribution and support.

Korea                                Telephone: 82-2-528-1548 FAX:      82-2-528-1414/1415

Latin America                        Telephone: 525-627-1846 FAX:      525-395-7812

United States                        Telephone: 407-982-4239 FAX:      407-982-4218
 * NOTES: When ordering a DDK, please FAX your name, company name, full business address, and telephone number to 407-982-4218. The DDK order materials will be mailed to you.
 * If you are a member of the Boca Raton OEM (Device Driver) Support Bulletin Board or are a device driver developer in the Developer Assistance Program (DAP), you need NOT request a DDK unless you have not received DDK order materials by February 19, 1993.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Technical support for specific device driver development questions will be provided. Information about obtaining support will be available through the DDK coordinator for your geography. Other OS/2 inquiries should be directed to the appropriate IBM channels.


 * OS/2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
 * Microsoft is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation and Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.