IBM SDO Developer Support News - 1994 - Issue 14

IBM Solution Developer Operations

Developer Support News

1994 Issue 14 - 15 November 1994

Contents

 * The IBM Technical Interchange, 21-25 May 1995, New Orleans
 * Sunday through Thursday in the New Orleans Convention Center. Multi-platform conference. Conference overview. Registration fees. More information. Exhibitor information.
 * IBM Announces Integrated Solution Developer Organization
 * Solution Developer Operations unit. Solution developer recruiting, technical support, business relationship management for key IBM technologies. Questions and answers. Name change for this newsletter.
 * DAPTOOLS
 * Free OS/2 productivity aids for DAP members. Accessing DAPTOOLS. More information. Currently available tools in DAPTOOLS.
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 * The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2
 * Annual membership program for rapid development of device drivers for 32-bit OS/2. Includes The IBM Developer Connection for OS/2 membership program. Highlights. Description. Product overview. The Developer Connection for OS/2. The Developer Connection for OS/2 Upgrade. Publications. Displayable softcopy publications. Program services. Hardware requirements. Software requirements. Program Package Upgrade. Additional License Copy. Additional License Copy Upgrade. Licensing. Charges. Ordering information.
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 * Contents of Volume 5 Special Edition of The Developer Connection for OS/2
 * Bitmaps. Development tools. Editors. Online documentation. Productivity tools. Service. Source code. Source code from The Developer Connection News. Test tools.
 * The Developer Connection Family
 * The Developer Connection for OS/2. The Developer Connection for LAN Systems. The Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2.
 * IBM Power Personal Systems Developer's ToolBox Program
 * Eligibility. Special prices. Enrollment Application Kit.
 * IBM Developer Connection for AIX
 * Supporting software development on the AIX platform. Highlights. Developer discount qualification. Terms and conditions. Description. IBM Developer Connection for AIX home page. Support and technical assistance. Hardware requirements. Software requirements. Charges. Ordering information.
 * New Version of EMEA Beta Software CD-ROM Available
 * Contents. IBM EMEA beta subscription service. Ordering information. Countries that IBM SMS-EDS may sell and deliver to. More information.
 * IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit and Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows
 * Overview. Planned availability dates. Highlights. Description. Product positioning. Documentation. Technical guidelines for use of workstation enablers. Hardware requirements. Software requirements. Compatibility. Extended right to copy. Program services. Ordering information. Charges. Program Package. Additional License Copies. Program Upgrade. Additional License Copy Upgrade.
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 * Win a ThinkPad! Get Ready!-Certified This Year
 * Drawing in January for members certified by 31 December. How to get your certification package.
 * The IBM Product Certification Programs
 * Ready! for IBM LAN. Ready! for OS/2. Tested and Approved for IBM LAN Systems. More information.
 * Sources & Solutions Third Edition Under Way
 * Publication promoting IBM software and services to consumers. Distribution. Directory listings. Advertising rates.
 * Third Annual /AIXtra POWER Technical Conference, 9-14 April 1995, Chicago
 * Conference highlights. Conference features. Agenda. Conference fees. Early registration discount. Enrollment. More information.
 * LAN Server 4.0 Automated Demonstration Available
 * Self-running demo scenarios. DOS Storyboard story. Available in several languages. Ordering information.
 * IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 Upgrade Promotion
 * 25 USD rebate for Warp purchases between 4 November and 31 December 1994. Qualifying products. Redemption process.
 * Warp Speed Available on PC 300 and 700 Series
 * Operating systems preloaded.
 * Comparison of Performance: OS/2 Warp Beta Versus Windows 95
 * Microsoft performance numbers inaccurate. Our test configuration. User scenarios. Performance test results. Performing an everyday task. OS/2 Warp makes the difference.
 * IBM PC Company Launches Internet World-Wide-Web Site
 * How to access. Contents. Other E-mail services.
 * New Client/Server Application Development Tools Support Team Environments
 * VisualGen Team Suite for OS/2. IBM Team Connection for OS/2. IBM DataAtlas for OS/2. VisualGen. Pricing and Availability.
 * VisualGen V1.0 Compatible with OS/2 Warp Statement of compatibility.
 * IBM and Hughes Network Systems Announce Alliance to Establish Electronic Delivery Service
 * Technical partnership for satellite delivery of software. Potential pilot services. Increased distribution efficiency. Core competencies. Schedule. About Hughes Network Systems.
 * DCE Hands-On Application Programming for OS/2, AIX, and Windows
 * Five-day workshop. Objectives. Topics. Audience. Prerequisites. Benefits. Tuition. Enrollment. More information.
 * OS/2 DCE Administration Workshop
 * Five-day workshop. Objectives. Topics. Prerequisites. Benefits. Tuition. Enrollment. More information.
 * Designing DCE Applications Hands-On Workshop
 * Four-day workshop. Objectives. Topics. Audience. Prerequisites. Benefits. Schedule. Tuition. More information.
 * First Taligent Book Available
 * Taligent's Guide to Designing Programs: Well-Mannered Object-Oriented Design in C++. Chapter list. How to order.
 * New OS/2 Books Launched at COMDEX/Fall
 * Abstracts of nine new books.
 * "OS/2 Warp Unleashed" Available Soon
 * Overview of third release. More information.


 * How to Join the IBM Developer Assistance Program
 * Worldwide Services. US Commercial Services. US Premier Services. Developer Assistance Program contacts worldwide.
 * IBM Canada OS/2 Developer Assistance Programs
 * Worldwide DAP. Canadian OS/2 DAP. The Developer Connection for OS/2. Certification Programs. Phone numbers in Canada.
 * The IBM Developer Assistance Program in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
 * Overview. Open to anyone actively developing for OS/2. Bulletin boards and CD-ROMs. Discounts. Technical seminars. HelpFax. Application marketing. CompuServe support. Programming tools and information. More information.
 * Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2
 * What it is. Prices. DAP discounts. Contents. CompuServe forum. Additional licenses. Future growth. License expirations. Availability outside USA. How to subscribe. CompuServe introductory membership. Access to OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe. DEVCON FORUM on TalkLink.
 * Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for OS/2 and the IBM Device Driver Source Kit (DDK) for OS/2
 * Worldwide phone and fax numbers for ordering.
 * Professional Certification Program from IBM for OS/2 and LAN Server
 * Four certified roles. Testing. More information.
 * IBM Independent/International Vendor League
 * Overview. IVL News Service. Enrollment.
 * 800 Phone Numbers
 * Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks

The IBM Technical Interchange, 21-25 May 1995, New Orleans
If you liked the Technical Interchange for OS/2 and LAN Systems, the POWER conference for AIX, or any of the AS/400 technical conferences, you'll love what we're doing next ...

The IBM Technical Interchange Sunday 21 May through Thursday 25 May 1995 New Orleans Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana, USA


 * Multi-Platform Conference

The 1995 IBM Technical Interchange brings together, for the first time, the very latest from: OS/2 LAN AIX OS/400 MVS Workplace OOPS


 * Conference Overview

The Technical Interchange provides the essential tools to help you stay in the forefront of the technology revolution. The Interchange offers customized tracks on OS/2, AIX, OS/400, and MVS. It also includes: and elective sessions featuring: and more!
 * Hands-on labs with IBM developers
 * An extensive exhibit hall, featuring the latest in hardware and software
 * Receptions
 * Birds-of-a-feather sessions
 * Premiums galore
 * Object-oriented technology
 * Networking
 * Communications
 * Client/server
 * Database
 * Device-driver development
 * Application development
 * Workplace
 * Multimedia
 * C++

The IBM Technical Interchange is your ticket to the future of computing. It's your best opportunity to expand your technical expertise, learn how to get the most out of the current tools and technologies, and meet solution providers like yourself.


 * Registration Fees

The early registration fee, for registrations received by 7 April 1995, is 895 USD. For registrations received after 7 April 1995, the fee is 1095 USD. For three or more attendees from the same company registering at the same time, the early fee is 795 USD per person, and the regular fee is 995 USD per person. Register today to save 200 USD per person!

Your registration fee includes: attendance at all conference sessions, special premiums, conference proceedings, continental breakfast and lunch daily, welcome reception, exhibit hall reception, exhibit hall admission, special event, and opportunities to win great prizes.


 * More Information

For more information and to receive a brochure, call 1-800-872-7109 within the USA and Canada, or 1-508-443-4990 from elsewhere.


 * Exhibitor Information

If you are interested in exhibiting at the 1995 IBM Technical Interchange, call 1-800-872-7109 within the USA and Canada, or 1-508-443-4990 from elsewhere.

IBM Technical Interchange 21 - 25 May 1995 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 * Registration Form

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Title __________________________________________________________________

Company ________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________ Mail Stop ____________

City ________________________________ State/Province ___________________

Country _____________________________ Zip/Postal Code __________________

Phone _____________________________ Fax ________________________________

Early conference registration fee (received on or before 7 April 1995)................................................ 895 USD

Regular conference registration fee (received after 7 April)... 1095 USD

For three or more attendees from the same company who register at the same time and include full payment:

Early conference registration fee per person ................ 795 USD

Regular conference registration fee per person .............. 995 USD

Make all checks payable to 1995 IBM Technical Interchange.

Confirmed registrants who cannot attend and who do not send a substitute are entitled to a refund of paid fees less a 50 USD processing fee if the refund request is made no later than 20 April 1995.

Fax your completed registration form to 1-800-443-4715 within the USA and Canada, or to 1-508-443-4715 from elsewhere, or send it to:

1995 IBM Technical Interchange Chiswick Park 490 Boston Post Road Sudbury MA 01776 USA

IBM Announces Integrated Solution Developer Organization
IBM announces the creation of its worldwide Solution Developer Operations unit. The new organization integrates solution developer recruiting, technical support, and business relationship management for key IBM technologies into a single organization. It reports to John W. Thompson, assistant group executive, marketing.

"Today customers are choosing a business solution first, and then selecting hardware and operating-system platforms based upon that decision. At the same time, new technologies such as object-oriented programming and advanced network computing are dramatically changing the information technology marketplace. These changes create enormous opportunities for those companies that can move fast, are easy to do business with, and can develop strong, mutually beneficial business relationships with the solution developer community," said Mr. Thompson.

Initially, solution developer support for Personal Software Products, RS/6000, PowerPersonal, and IBM US Software Vendor Operations are being moved to the new organization.


 * Questions and Answers

Q1. Why is IBM consolidating its solution developer support?

A1. The new organization will simplify doing business with IBM for solution developers by providing a single point of contact for all business relationships. In addition, it will also provide direct access to new IBM technologies, consistent terms and conditions across platforms, and a consistent technical support strategy. In   short, the new organization is focused on making the mutual partnership beneficial to IBM and developers across multiple IBM platforms.

Q2. Will solution developers see any immediate change in their relationships with IBM?

A2. No. Continuing the excellent solution developer relationships we   have built over the years and execution of current commitments is    the first priority of this new organization. This announcement is   the beginning of the re-engineering of our solution developer operations. While we expect to begin making the necessary changes to   improve our relationships and simplify doing business with IBM shortly, solution developers will be given ample notice of any changes.

Q3. How does IBM define solution developer? Does it include systems integrators?

A3. The solution provider community is broken into several categories:

- Component developers - Platform providers - Tool providers - Application developers - Distributors - Integrators - Consultants

Initially, the new Solution Developer Operations organization will focus on the first four categories -- component developers, platform providers, tool providers, and application developers.

Q4. What will happen to Software Vendor Operations in the new organization?

A4. Software Vendor Operations was established to support selected technologies. This new organization will span multiple platforms, and will focus on providing services to the solution developer community as a whole.

Q5. How will the new group interact with IBM's newly formed industry groups?

A5. The new organization will support the industry units and work with industry vertical solution developers.

Q6. Is this a move to reduce the amount of support IBM provides to   software developers?

A6. On the contrary, this new organization will increase the amount of   support to developers by reducing the complexity of doing business with IBM.

Q7. Will IBM's geographic marketing units and worldwide industry organizations continue their marketing relationships with solution developers?

A7. Yes. The geographic marketing and services units, including the industry-specific organizations, will continue to maintain strong marketing relationships with key solution developers, and will continue to enter into joint marketing arrangements as necessary. The new organization will coordinate all business relationships with developers, and will provide developers with early access to new IBM technologies.

Q8. What role does the Solution Developer Operations organization play?

A8. The Solution Developer Operations organization is responsible for coordinating the global delivery of support to solution developers. It will be responsible for gaining developer commitments to IBM technologies and platforms, and for hosting developer events such as   technical interchanges. It is the single point of entry to IBM's   technical support structure, and will deliver technical expertise to    developers.

Name Change for This Newsletter ---

The name of this newsletter has changed from IBM Personal Software Products Developer Support News to IBM Solution Developer Operations Developer Support News. The short name remains DSNEWS.

DAPTOOLS
To facilitate the conversion and writing of application programs for OS/2, IBM provides access to software tools, DAPTOOLS, through CompuServe, Internet, and Advantis.

DAPTOOLS is a free service, offering OS/2 productivity aids. These tools are offered as-is, and they consist of:

o IBM internally written utilities and tools o Sample program code o Demo versions of vendor tools o DAP information and updates


 * Accessing DAPTOOLS

To access DAPTOOLS from CompuServe or Internet, you must be a member of the IBM Worldwide Developer Assistance Program.

To access DAPTOOLS using Advantis, you need to:
 * 1) Become a member of the U.S. Commercial/Premier Services of the IBM Developer Assistance Program.
 * 2) Request an IBMLink userid.
 * 3) Read and indicate acceptance by signing the DAPTOOLS Library License Agreement.
 * 4) Return the form to IBM at the indicated address.

After receiving your signed agreement, the DAPTOOLS coordinator will register you on DAPTOOLS.


 * More Information

If you have any questions regarding DAPTOOLS, call 1-407-982-6408.


 * Currently Available Tools in DAPTOOLS

TOOLIC  Bytes:     7,380   Created:  5 Aug 1993 (text)

This license agreement must be read and adhered to *before* downloading and/or using any files in the *DAP Library titled "DAPTOOLS LIBRARY Restricted Software."

The remaining files are .ZIP (binary) files.

ADLINE  Bytes:   119,526   Created: 20 May 1994

Adds line numbers to code listings to facilitate cross-referencing of corrections/changes made on hardcopy of source to the on-line edit copy.

ASDT32  Bytes:   320,514   Created: 19 Aug 1993   Updated: 20 May 1994

ASDT32 is a full-screen software debugger. Features hot-key or interrupt into code, step, set break-points, alter registers and memory and disassembly, search, compare, copy, fill, disassemble, evaluate expressions, and display separate screens and LDT/GDT/IDT page windows.

AXCOPY  Bytes:    18,135   Created: 15 Sep 1993   Updated: 23 May 1994

This tool is very useful for making incremental backups of directories, and to synchronize directories, updating only the files with a different date of last modification. You can list the files before the action.

BALOON  Bytes:    67,912   Created:  5 Aug 1993   Updated: 23 May 1994

Balloon creates an "inflatable" file in the root of any drive to test scenarios where the disk space left is critical. This version was written for PM and has its helps included.

BGIMGE  Bytes     30,038   Created:  1 Oct 1993

This is a selector of a background image for OS/2 Desktop. This also has a capability to select an image file randomly, and to replace an image file periodically.

BGRID2  Bytes:    22,558,  Created:  5 Aug 1993

Displays a grid on your PM desktop background, and displays current mouse position. Used to get estimates for window size and position values. (For PM application developers.) OS/2 SE 1.1+

BRFPDS  Bytes:    53,254   Created: 27 Oct 1993

BRAFPDS is an OS/2 2.x application that will allow one to browse (A)dvanced (F)unction (P)rint (D)ata (S)tream documents on the workstation. It avoids the use of GDDM on the host, and thus the rather slow drawing caused by I/O intensity. It is especially useful when you are connected via a slow (not coax and not Token Ring) communications link.

CHKPTR  Bytes:    19,625   Created:  5 Aug 1993

A MASM subroutine to check the validity of an address passed by another process. A sample program in C is included to demonstrate the use of the subroutine. Protect mode only. Version 1.02 for OS/2 1.0, 1.1, 1.2

CHK4DL  Bytes:    19,129   Created:  5 Aug 1993

CHK4DLLS verifies that the DLLs needed to run an EXE or load a DLL are present. It can be used to identify the offending DLL when OS/2 gives the message 'The system cannot find the file.' Version 1.2 for OS/2 1.1+

CIDRED  Bytes     35,168   Created:  1 Oct 1993

REXX procedures and other control files as documented in CID Redbook GG24-3781 ("Automated Installation of CID Enabled ES, LS V3.0 and NTS/2")

CLIENV  Bytes:   106,952   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Demonstrate managing controls in client window. Includes support for scrolling, sizing, tab, keybd, mnemonic focus mgmt. Plus several macros for data extraction, and REXX exec to convert dialog box editor output to C using WinCreateWindow. Version.1.1 for OS/2 1.2, 1.3, 2.0.

CLPSAV  Bytes:    16,308   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Save the Clipboard Text contents into a file. Version 1.0

CMXLAT  Bytes:    14,456   Created:  1 Oct 1993

Provides Myte-like code page translations for Communications Manager (CM). Communications Manager is part of OS/2 Extended Services (ES). The main usage of this package is to make the 3270 emulator and file transfer programs translate square brackets such that they work with host-based compilers. It also provides translations which are compatible with the MYTE emulator and ALMCOPY file transfer program.

CNTRST  Bytes:    73,126   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Compares two files and draws a PM diagram showing how blocks of text in the two files match, highlighting changes and moves. Beside the diagram is the text of either file or a composite of the two, coloured to match their diagram. 1.2 version with help file for OS/2 1.2 or higher.

CPANL2  Bytes: 1,098,358   Created:  1 Oct 1993

C_PANELS is an easy to learn and use screen definition language that is interpreted by the C_PANELS C Functions. The definition language allows you to easily define full or partial screen panels for use with your C programs. The C_PANELS C Functions, in addition to interpreting the screen definitions, also, provide you with an easy-to-use call interface for controlling the man/machine interactions.

CPEDIT  Bytes    456,941   Created: 27 Oct 1993

A subset of the VM XEDIT text editor for the PC, including REXX interface, split screen, and many of the most useful commands and prefix commands.

CPPSQL  Bytes    110,317   Created:  1 Oct 1993

C++SQL are classes that will allow a C++ programmer to use SQL without knowing the SQL statements.

CPUMON  Bytes     18,500   Created:  5 Aug 1993

A monitor which runs in a VIO window showing the percentage CPU availability. Version1.6a for OS/2 1.2+.

CTLPLS  Bytes     49,148   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Control+ is a collection of controls in a .DLL that may be created from any 'C' application. Includes source for a test program which allows you to create one of each control. Version 1.40B for OS/2 1.1+

DCLGEN  Bytes:    12,357   Created:  1 Oct 1993

DCLGEN2 create a source file in COBOL or C language that maps a table of a given Data Base.

DDESAM  Bytes     74,331   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Example client and server using Dynamic Data Exchange. Illustrates some of the basics. DDE gives the user the ability to create work flows between applications never really designed to work together. Version 1.1 for OS/2 1.2, 1.3

DEBUGO  Bytes:    79,319   Created: 15 Sep 1993

A PM terminal program tailored for use with the OS/2 debug kernal. Has command retrieve, REXX, F-key macros, PM clipboard, logging, C-struct dumps. Point-and-shoot typing. Click on address in window, copy to next command. For OS/2 2.x. 7/18/93

DELITE  Bytes      9,859   Created:  5 Aug 1993

OS/2 Dev Drvr to display disk activity on Model 95 system information display panel. Version 1.1 for OS/2 1.2 or 1.3 (+)

DIRUTL  Bytes:    79,592   Created: 20 Oct 1993

Three utilities meant to be used on any OS/2 command prompt to delete (DELDIR), move (MOVEDIR) a directory and all the subdirectories under it and show (SHOWDIR) the subdirectory contents.

DRPTXT  Bytes:    30,606   Created: 22 Mar 1994

Using this program you can type a line of text, drag it over to a window and drop it, thus changing its text. The window can be an Entry Field, Title Bar, Push Button or any other window type which has a textual component.

DSKUSE  Bytes:    82,160   Created: 20 Oct 1993

DISKUSE is a 32-bit, multi-threaded OS/2 Presentation Manager application which displays the drive information in a colour pie chart.

DSKVEW  Bytes:    38,666   Created: 20 Oct 1993

This utility shows a graphical display of the relative content of the harddisks in your system. The display is refreshed at an interval which can be changed (interval 10 - 600 seconds). The display of network drives can be toggled on or off. Drives that you do not wish to show can be entered as command line parameters.

ESRPI   Bytes:    59,143   Created: 22 Mar 1994

Contains a DLL which provides a Server Requester Programming Interface (SRPI) for Easel. Allows for Easel-to-VM or MVS cooperative processing. A sample Easel Requester program is supplied with a VM server.

EXCEPT  Bytes    233,961   Created: 20 Oct 1993

EXCEPT is sample source to set and use an exception handler from both C/2 and C Set/2. This exception handler dumps the registers to a file together with the loaded modules data and code object addresses and the dump of the stack in word and ascii format.

E2BOS2  Bytes:    39,401   Created:  1 Oct 1993

This program is an OS/2 version of the conventional EXE2BIN utility. EXEHDR-like header information is also available from the standard output. Users must have responsible for the risk to apply this to any program products.

FAST-C  Bytes     65,698   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Control your software by using FASTC to make master files describing your disk/directory contents, and later using FASTC to find any changes (additions, deletions) to your software by comparing the master file with the current disk or directory - fast! Version 5.20. Package includes both DOS and OS/2 versions.

FINDSG  Bytes:    34,103   Created:  5 Aug 1993

This program searches the specified segments from executable files. The search keyword is the length of a segment. It is useful to search the module in which TRAP-D occurs. Version 1.30 for OS/2 1.x.

FOR2NS  Bytes:    93,462   Created: 27 Oct 1993

FOR2NSF is a tool that intelligently converts FORUM files from TOOLSRUN-controlled conference disks into Lotus Notes databases.

GQFCHG  Bytes:    47,901   Created:  1 Oct 1993

A simple program to add, change, delete text entries in OS2.INI. For GQFFILE host printing.

HELPER  Bytes:    55,211   Created:  1 Oct 1993

This subroutine can be used by programmers debugging ipf screens. It will explain the ulErrorCode and also show the idTopic and SubTopic of  the message that caused the error.

HEXZAP  Bytes:    46,748   Created:  5 Aug 1993

An easy-to-use hex editor/browser for OS/2 or DOS with string search and individual change back-out features. Useful for all PC binary files, especially if your file has fixed-length records. Version 1.01 for OS/2 1.x.

HLPDMO  Bytes:   249,305   Created:  5 Aug 1993

This is a demonstration of the IPFC tags, how they are used and appear. There are many examples of the IPFC tag syntax and markup. For OS.2 1.2 or greater.

IBSTRG  Bytes:    61,619   Created:  1 Oct 1993

C++ REXX string unbounded-strings associative-addressing C++ REXX string class. Unlimited length (4 gigabytes), no rsvd codepoints. Arrays indexed on string; Most Rexx built-in string fns. ATT 2.1 C++ code compliance was intended. Function-rich, not fast ;-)

ICONEA  Bytes:    12,376   Created:  5 Aug 1993

ICONEA is a REXX Command file which attaches an icon, a bitmap or a metafile to a file or set of files in Extended Attributes. For OS/2 2.00.

IFSDOC  Bytes:   147,967   Created: 20 Oct 1993

VIEWable IFS documentation.

INTSRV  Bytes:   408,242   Created:  1 Oct 1993

INTSRV allows to test C function calls with all their arguments w/o writing C programs for each test case. Function / arguments defined only once. Test performed interactively in window or PM mode. With recording, playback, monitoring. With C Set/2 support.

KILPID  Bytes:    17,271   Created:  5 Aug 1993

(process identifier). An option allows user to kill only a given process or all its descendants. Version 1.1 for OS/2 1.1+

LAPDMP  Bytes:   194,852   Created: 15 Sep 1993

This is a tools for assisting in solving connectivity problems with OS/2 stations on a Local Area Network. It dumps and formats the shared RAM on a Token-ring adapter and the internal work-areas for the 802.2 and NetBIOS protocol drivers. OS/2 1.3 and 2.0. 5/20/92

LOKMAP  Bytes:    41,375   Created: 27 Oct 1993

LockMap is a PM program which is used to display a list of bitmaps and select one for display as the WPS background image. The WPS lockup program can also be invoked directly from this program.

LS30UT  Bytes:   320,842   Created: 22 Mar 1994

Updated LS30UT.DLL and LS30UT.INF from the "IBM LAN Server Version 3.0 System Recovery Considerations" Form number GG24-4043. Version 1.07 has minor updates and some new functions.

MAGNIF  Bytes:    50,233   Created:  5 Aug 1993

MAGNIFY magnifies the portion of the desktop under the mouse. Zooming in and out is provided. Help is provided for the OS/2 1.2 Help Manager. Source code is included. Version 1.10 for OS/2 1.1+.

MBFLDR  Bytes     32,913   Created: 20 Oct 1993

MbFolder is a subclass of WPFolder with a menu bar. Its class name is MbFolder, and its module name is MBFOLDER.DLL.

MDITEM  Bytes:   113,971   Created:  5 Aug 1993

A template for providing a Multi-Document Interface for an OS/2 Presentation Manager program. Includes commented source. For OS/2 1.2+.

MMEDIA  Bytes:    74,730   Created:  1 Oct 1993

This package contains the source for the Multimedia sample parts, the executable versions of the samples, and the report on building the tools using MMPM/2 and PARTS.

MMPOTP  Bytes:    56,725   Created:  1 Oct 1993

A collection of trivial updates and REXX files to demonstrate REXX support for MMPM/2 Media Control Interface commands and looping on multimedia file playback by the MMPM/2 media player. For OS/2 2.1.

MRFILE  Bytes:   284,586   Created:  5 Aug 1993

OS/2 1.2+ & 2.0 (32-bit). A simple, configurable file manager for OS/2 PM. Allows configuration of pull-down menus and direct entry of OS/2 or DOS commands. Easily starts other programs in other OS/2 or DOS sessions. Included: Drag-Drop, Configurable Fonts & Clipboard Functions. Supports the OS/2 2.0 Workplace Shell Drag/Drop and program start functions.

MSG     Bytes:    54,383   Created:  1 Oct 1993

From a single message description file, this package can generate an .h header with message labels, a .c message table and lookup function, a text-string table for an OS/2 resource file, or a separate message lookup file.

MSTAIL  Bytes:    41,652   Created:  1 Oct 1993

MousTail makes your mouse livelier by letting it wag its tail. Mouse mood (speed of movement) is adjustable. Source included.

NETADR  Bytes:    14,110   Created: 27 Oct 1993

A utility to identify network adapter and address.

NWREQ   Bytes:    13,308   Created: 22 Mar 1994

Sample CONFIG.SYS, NET.CFG etc for setting up NW requester for OS/2 in an RIPL'd environment. Covers all co-existence.

OODIT   Bytes: 1,347,180   Created: 22 Mar 1994

A tool that helps the user create their class library in an object-oriented environment. Creates the .cpp and .hpp files and keeps them in synch when changes are made.

OPNFDR  Bytes:    63,444   Created: 22 Mar 1994

Opens a Workplace Shell folder for easy access.

PMBRWS  Bytes:   131,912   Created:  5 Aug 1993

PMBROWSE is a PM File Browser with search, multiple color, and multiple fonts capabilities. Version 2.40 for OS/2 1.2 1.3 2.0.

PM-MON  Bytes:    60,569   Created:  5 Aug 1993

Allows programmers to post messages to a separate window without the use of message boxes. This will allow processes to continue without halting for user interaction. Version 3.1 for OS/2 1.2+

PMMORE  Bytes:    22,026   Created:  5 Aug 1993

This program reads from the standard input device and displays what it reads in a PM listbox. Example of usage: dir | pmmore. Version 1.2 for OS/2 1.3.

PMQUEU  Bytes:    13,762   Created:  1 Oct 1993

A sample program demonstrating the functions of a spool queue processor. Source code is included.

PMSEEK  Bytes:    67,381   Created: 19 Aug 1993

PMSEEK allows searching of one or more disks or subdirectories for files, or for text within files. Any matches found are listed, and can be selected for browsing, editing, or execution. It's a fairly flexible PM based whereis/find utility. OS/2 1.2 and higher.

PM-SPY  Bytes:   163,321   Created:  5 Aug 1993

A debugging tool for OS/2 PM programs which allows tracing of PM and/or application messages received by a specific window or queue. (No additional coding inside the program to spy!). The executables and source files. Version 3.00 for OS/2 1.2+

PROCPM  Bytes:   180,117   Created: 19 Aug 1993

Graphically displays status of all processes running in OS/2. Both 16- and 32-bit programs included. For OS/2 1.3 and 2.0.

PROGRS  Bytes:    64,581   Created: 19 Aug 1993

A generic CUA Progress Indicator DLL with a message interface to include and use a variety of useful progress indication fields. Driver program source included which demos use of message interface. For OS/2 1.1+

QSYSTM  Bytes:   149,504   Created:  7 Sep 1993

Determines system configuration, much like QCONFIG on PCTOOLS. Information includes machine name, serial and parallel ports, diskettes, fixed disks, MicroChannel adapters, memory, keyboard, video, processor, coprocessor, and logical drives.

READER  Bytes:    69,271   Created: 25 Mar 1994

This is an OS/2 RESEDPM-like program, supporting executables and binary resource files from OS/2 1.x, 2.x, and Windows 3.0. View, dump, extract, replace functions available for subsets of the above-mentioned files.

RIPL    Bytes:    20,442   Created: 20 Oct 1993

This program will enable/disable RIPL under OS/2. To find out all the valid parameters, just type RIPLE_D ?

SE20BT  Bytes:    33,574   Created: 19 Aug 1993

The SE20BOOT program is a utility that allows you to build a BOOT Disk using an existing OS/2 V2 system. The BOOT system can be any valid medium including, but not limited to, Floppies and Hard Disk. There are three types of BOOT systems you can install. For OS/2 2.0.

SLOCC2  Bytes:   252,873   Created:  5 Aug 1993

A tool for counting source lines of code in many different languages. Languages currently supported are C, FORTRAN, Pascal, Ada, REXX, command files, C++, PL/I, Jovial, CMS2, Modula-2, etc. It is easy to add additional languages to the tool. Version 4.2. Requires OS/2 2.0.

SNPDMP  Bytes:   328,873   Created: 19 Aug 1993

The SnapDump and the SnapDump Formatter are tools for software defect support on OS/2 product. They provide the ability to easily capture a wide variety of data and data types into a single fi le and display this data in a formatted, user friendly fashion.

SPRBKS  Bytes:    90,445   Created: 19 Aug 1993

Replacement for OS/2 Base Keyboard Subsystem for personalizing function keys & aliases for frequently used phrases. OS/2 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3.

TIMEXE  Bytes:    44,552   Created:  1 Oct 1993

A facility to allow for TIMed EXECution of programs, born from the idea that one needs to perform certain actions periodically without manual intervention. For OS/2 1.3+

TOPS    Bytes:    43,469   Created: 22 Feb 1994

Fast image printing on postscript printers. TIFF, Targa, PCX, BMP, and VID formats at >= 8bpp. Version 1.0

TXT2PS  Bytes     57,488   Created: 19 Aug 1993

Allows PostScript datastreams and ASCII text datastreams to be sent to a PostScript printer without mode switching; allows font, margin selection, etc. For OS/2 1.3 and 2.x.

VMFTFR  Bytes:    39,936   Created:  7 Sep 1993

VMFT is a simple to use PM <-> VM file transfer program using the EHLLAPI interface. It greatly simplifies the send/receive process with a 'point and shoot' interface. Good for multiple file transfers.

WINORG  Bytes:    40,960   Created:  7 Sep 1993

WinOrg is a DLL which allow an application to create windows with iconic buttons which can perform some window organizing functions (Tile, (Cascade...) and even user-defined functions.

X-LATE  Bytes:    69,632   Created:  7 Sep 1993

Assists in translation of dialogs to other national languages.

2XVFNT  Bytes:   390,711   Created: 20 May 1994

Alternative set of fonts for VGA and BGA (8514/A) for OS/2 windows and Communications Manager.

386STP  Bytes:    25,281   Created:  5 Aug 1993   Updated: 20 May 1994

Displays the microprocessor stepping level for 386/486-based IBM PS/2 models that save information in the CMOS during POST.

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2
The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK) will make development on OS/2 easier for you. Developer Connection DDK is the newest addition to the IBM Developer Connection program, which is a complete source of software technology, tools, and information to help you meet all of your OS/2 development needs.

Developer Connection DDK, an annual membership program, delivers all the necessary tools for development of new device drivers for your 32-bit OS/2 operating platform. This CD-based offering enables rapid development of device drivers for your personal computer hardware by providing many complete device-driver sources, test aids, and information from IBM's award-winning OS/2 and related operating systems.

If you are an Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV), software firm, or OS/2 developer providing support for personal computer hardware manufacturers, Developer Connection DDK will help you to significantly reduce your device-driver development effort and time-to-market. For one full year after you license Developer Connection DDK, you will receive all future generally available releases of The Developer Connection DDK at no additional cost.

With your license to Developer Connection DDK, you will also receive The Developer Connection for OS/2, which is delivered four times a year. This program includes a large array of developer tools and samples. It allows you to preview the future by introducing beta versions and demonstrations of operating systems, tools, and new technologies from IBM and IBM partners. A vast collection of technical information is provided online, and a quarterly newsletter delivers timely articles and insight on directions for OS/2, development products and techniques, and upcoming events. The Developer Connection for OS/2 also includes the Software Shopper CD, which is a set of encrypted development products available for purchase.

Technical support for Developer Connection DDK is available electronically by the Driver Development Support Center. Technical assistance for The Developer Connection for OS/2 is available electronically on CompuServe, Internet, and the OS/2 BBS.


 * Highlights

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2:
 * Enables rapid development of new drivers by providing complete source code for over 100 device drivers
 * Gives you tools for building and testing drivers
 * Includes many online books and references about the supplied drivers, offering development insight and techniques
 * Offers membership in The Developer Connection for OS/2
 * Includes electronic technical assistance

The IBM Developer Connection for OS/2:
 * Offers productivity tools, development tools, and sample source code
 * Provides the latest pre-release software so you can:
 * Prepare for and simulate future environments
 * Perform early testing of your device drivers
 * Illustrates online technical documentation about OS/2, and provides a quarterly newsletter


 * Description

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK) is a CD-ROM-based program including a large collection of OS/2 device-driver source code, test tools, and online documentation. This information is provided to enable rapid development of new OS/2 device drivers.

The CD is usually refreshed a few times each year with the latest level of source code, new tools, documentation enhancements, and improvements to the user interface. Customers licensing the program receive the current CD and all generally available updates for a year from their ordering date.


 * Product Overview

The Developer Connection DDK program consists of the following:
 * Over 100 driver sources and tools for the following device categories:
 * Display
 * Printer
 * Storage (DASD, SCSI, non-SCSI, CD-ROM, and PCMCIA)
 * Input/Output (keyboard, mouse, pen, touch screen, serial, parallel)
 * Multimedia
 * Physical and virtual device drivers
 * DBCS (double-byte character set)


 * Licensed Microsoft Windows 3.1 DDK users can request the WIN-OS/2 Device Driver diskette supplement, a set of modified Microsoft Windows 3.1 DDK sources whose executable versions operate on the OS/2 platform. This diskette is a free supplement to the CD-ROM. Presently, the diskette supplement includes:
 * Seamless VGA
 * Comm
 * Mouse
 * Three debugging environments, including all OS/2 2.x levels of the OS/2 Debug Kernel.
 * Online Device Driver References (also available in print):
 * Printer
 * Display
 * Storage
 * Input/Output
 * Pen for OS/2
 * MMPM/2 (Multimedia)
 * Physical
 * Presentation
 * Virtual
 * Other Online References:
 * Using Your DDK
 * OS/2 Debug Kernel
 * ASDT32 Debugger
 * TRCUST (trace customization)
 * IPF (Interactive Productivity Facility) Guide and Reference
 * The Developer Connection for OS/2, described in more detail below.
 * Customers receive all future, generally available Developer Connection DDK releases, for one year from the ordering date. Releases are cumulative.


 * The Developer Connection for OS/2

Part of The Developer Connection DDK is The Developer Connection for OS/2. This convenient, timely, and comprehensive collection of information, tools, and sample code enables software developers on the 32-bit OS/2 platform to fully exploit the operating-system functionality.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 CD delivers the latest version of the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 (which includes the Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit), other toolkits, and various productivity tools, development tools, and sample code. A search engine is provided for easy navigation through the tremendous amounts of information and code on the CD.

The CD also provides pre-release software that allows the developer to create user environments to test and develop software. Pre-release versions of OS/2 and relative operating systems (with limited licenses) are provided to foster early development and testing, such as testing your device drivers on new platforms. Pre-release versions of development and productivity tools are also provided. Some examples of these tools are:
 * OpenDoc components
 * Multimedia Ultimotion (Video IN)
 * Motion Video AVI files
 * Communication Manager for OS/2 (Single User)
 * VisualAge
 * PL/I Workstation/2
 * TCP/IP for OS/2

Pre-release code content of The Developer Connection for OS/2 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 ever be made generally available.

The CD includes the very latest softcopy documentation on OS/2 from IBM; documentation on the various pre-release products on the CD is also provided. Some examples are:
 * OS/2 Technical Library
 * Communication Manager Technical Library
 * REXX Information
 * TCP/IP Information

Both the softcopy documentation and the release-level products will be updated as needed or available.

The Developer Connection News offers information about IBM personal operating systems, new products, and technical articles direct from OS/2 development. Back issues of The Developer Connection News are available in displayable softcopy format on The Developer Connection for OS/2 CD.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 Software Shopper is a CD-based software catalog. Using innovative and sophisticated encryption technology, the Software Shopper provides product information, and guides you through the ordering process. You can shop for a variety of software products, purchase a product, receive a "key" (password), "unlock" the product, and install it directly from the CD.

Additional information about this Developer Connection for OS/2 element is provided on The Developer Connection for OS/2 Software Shopper CD.


 * The Developer Connection for OS/2 Upgrade

While The Developer Connection for OS/2 continues to be separately available, customers who license The Developer Connection for OS/2 may upgrade to The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2. Customers who take advantage of this upgrade will receive the current Developer Connection DDK CD and all future, generally available Developer Connection DDK CDs released prior to their Developer Connection for OS/2 membership expiration.


 * Publications

The Developer Connection News is the only publication shipped with the announced program. There are several device-driver references and other online books that are separately available for purchase.


 * Displayable Softcopy Publications

The OS/2 Technical Library and many other manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. The files are shipped with a reader program that allows the display of these manuals on the CD.

These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are included in the license agreement for this product.


 * Program Services

Developer support is available to all customers licensing The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2.

Developer support (technical assistance) encompasses DDK usage and many aspects of device-driver development in general. Developers are expected to have device-driver development experience or be willing to invest the time necessary to work through most of their own questions and problems. Developer support is not intended to provide an education service. It is intended, however, to answer specific questions after the device-driver developer has made a reasonable effort to obtain an answer using available information.

Technical support for device-driver development is provided by the IBM Driver Development Support Center (DDSC) via a bulletin-board system (BBS) known as the DUDE. Developers are encouraged to use the DDSC to obtain support by submitting their own questions and reviewing the question-and-answer history database, which can be easily downloaded for review offline.

Developers interested in using the DDSC should call 1-407-982-3217 via modem to register and to access the support system. To obtain a brief message of the services available, developers can call 1-407-982-4239.

Technical assistance for The Developer Connection for OS/2 is provided by submitting questions on an electronic forum and receiving responses directly from IBM developers. Access to the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe will be available to all Developer Connection for OS/2 members until membership expiration (one-year duration).

The DEVCON CFORUM is on the OS/2 BBS under TalkLink, which is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services. Customers can call 1-800-547-1283.

Internet users may address their questions or comments to devcon@vnet.ibm.com.

Support for a specific release of The IBM Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2 will be available until 30 days after the release of the subsequent CD-ROM. General device-driver support will be available until discontinued by IBM upon three months' written notification on the DDSC System.

Additional support is available depending on the licensee's participation in certain IBM programs, such as the Worldwide Developer Assistance Program.


 * Hardware Requirements

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 requires:
 * A system unit supported by OS/2 2.0 or higher
 * Recommended 8 MB system memory; some programs on The Developer Connection for OS/2 may have additional memory requirements
 * 20 MB up to 130 MB (HPFS) or 180 MB (FAT) hard-disk memory, depending on what software elements are installed
 * One OS/2-supported CD-ROM drive
 * If the WIN-OS/2 Version 3.1 Seamless Device Driver Supplement is subsequently requested, one 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette drive is required


 * Software Requirements

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 requires IBM OS/2 2.0 with Service Pack (XR06055), or IBM OS/2 2.1, or higher. The device drivers contained within Developer Connection DDK are for versions of OS/2 2.0 or higher.

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


 * Program Package Upgrade

The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of The Developer Connection for OS/2 to upgrade to IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2. A program upgrade charge will apply.


 * Additional License Copy

The Additional License Copy Upgrade authorizes the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the program CD-ROM and documentation. The customer who has an IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) in effect is authorized to make the additional license copy upon receipt of the invoice. The customer who does not have an ICA in effect can order a Proof of Additional License certificate from IBM.


 * Additional License Copy Upgrade

The Additional License Copy Upgrade authorizes the customer who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program CD-ROM and documentation. The customer who has an IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) in effect is authorized to make the additional license copy upgrade upon receipt of the invoice. The customer who does not have an ICA in effect can order a Proof of Additional License Upgrade certificate from IBM.


 * Licensing

The program in this announcement is composed of two distinct components. The Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 CD is licensed under the terms and conditions of The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 License Agreement, and The Developer Connection for OS/2 CD component is licensed under The Developer Connection for OS/2 License Agreement. One copy of each agreement is included in the program package with the associated component.


 * Charges

The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 charges are: Part                                           One-Time Number   Item                                  Charge

83G9641  Developer Connection Device-Driver     299 USD Kit for OS/2 Program Package 83G9643  Developer Connection Device-Driver     129 Kit for OS/2 Additional License with Certificate 83G9733  Developer Connection Device-Driver     129 Kit for OS/2 Additional License 83G9644  Developer Connection for OS/2 Upgrade  129 83G9799  Developer Connection for OS/2           59 Additional License Upgrade with Certificate 25H7704  Developer Connection for OS/2           59 Additional License Upgrade The IBM 30-day money-back guarantee applies.


 * Ordering Information

Orders for The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 may be placed directly with IBM by telephone at 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266).

Contents of Volume 5 Special Edition of The Developer Connection for OS/2
The Developer Connection for OS/2 Volume 5 Special Edition CD includes limited licenses to the following products:

Key:
 * (Demo) = Demo Use Only Products
 * (E) = Excerpts
 * (I) = IBM Internally Developed Software
 * (P) = Pre-Release Software


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


 * Development Tools
 * AIXLIKE: OS/2 version of popular Unix utilities (I)
 * ALPHA: A code analysis and browse program (I)
 * ASDT32: An applications/system 32-bit debug utility (I)
 * ATG Enterprises: PM DEBUG (Demo)
 * cPost: Typesets C Programs in PostScript (I)
 * CTFORMAT: A code and text formatter (I)
 * Data Access: DataFlex (Demo)
 * DEBUGO: A specialized terminal program for the debug kernel (I)
 * DrDialog: A visual REXX programming environment (I)
 * EDITINI: An OS/2 text editor for .INI and profile files (I)
 * Gpf Systems, Inc.: Gpf Professional Developer's Toolkit (Demo)
 * Gpf Systems, Inc.: GpfRexx (Demo)
 * HexDump: A hexadecimal display and conversion utility (I)
 * HockWare: VisPro/REXX (Demo)
 * IBM: APL2 for OS/2 (Demo)
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 for SMP 2.11 Update: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 for SMP 2.11 Update: CD Install
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (Japanese)
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (Japanese): 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 5.25-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: Folder Creation
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 1.3: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3: CD Install NEW
 * IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3: 3.5-inch Diskette Install
 * IBM: Interactive Tutorial/2 (P)
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger for OS/2 for SMP 2.11: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger for OS/2 for SMP 2.11: CD Install
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger for OS/2 2.11: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Warp Version 3: CD Install NEW
 * IBM: Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Warp Version 3: 3.5-inch Diskettes NEW
 * IBM: OpenGL on OS/2 (Demo)
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Base (P)
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Base: 3.5-inch Diskettes (P)
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit
 * IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: PL/I for OS/2 - Professional Edition
 * IBM: PL/I for OS/2 - Toolkit
 * IBM: Sniff16: A utility to search 16-bit apps (P)
 * IBM: Visualizer Charts for OS/2
 * IBM: Visualizer Development for OS/2
 * IBM: Visualizer Query for OS/2
 * IBM: XPG/4 Internationalization Library (P)
 * IBM: Z Family Reusable Libraries/2 (IP)
 * IBROW: An image browser utility (I)
 * ImageMark Software Labs, Inc.: ImageStream Graphics Filters for OS/2
 * IPFCPREP: A preprocessor for the IPF Compiler (I)
 * lp3820: Print AFP files on a personal laser printer (I)
 * lp382f: Raster fonts for use with lp3820 (I)
 * One Up Corporation: SMART Analysis Tool v2 NEW
 * One Up Corporation: SMART Toolset v1 NEW
 * OpenDoc for OS/2 (P) UPDATED
 * PMPRTF: Extends PRINTF to PM applications (I)
 * PMSPY32: OS/2 PM message spying program (I)
 * Quercus Systems: REXXLIB (Demo)
 * RXD: PM source level debugger for REXX (I)
 * RxMathFN: A REXX DLL with C-language math functions (I)
 * RXNETB: REXX APIs for the OS/2 NetBIOS (I)
 * SD386: A source level debugger for C (I)
 * Softbridge: Softbridge Basic Language (Demo)
 * Succinct Systems, Inc.: SizeIt  (Demo)
 * Synaptec, Inc: The Object Factory -- IDL (Demo)
 * Transcendental Automation: LRParser: 3.5-inch Diskettes (Demo) NEW
 * UCMenu: A toolbar control for OS/2 PM applications (I)
 * Visual REXX2: A library of REXX functions that provide a PM interface (I)


 * Editors
 * Boxer Software: Boxer Text Editor (Demo)
 * Compuware Corporation: Compuware Professional Editor (P)
 * CustEPM: A customized version of Enhanced Editor (I)
 * EnvEd: Environment Editor (I)
 * IBM: BonusPak for OS/2 Warp Version 3 NEW
 * IBM: EPM: Enhanced Editor
 * IBM: EPMBETA: A 32-bit version of EPM (P)
 * IBM: OS/2
 * IBM: OS/2 Warp Version 3 CD-ROM: 3.5-inch Installation Diskettes NEW
 * MicroEdge: SlickEdit (Demo)
 * RimStar Programmer's Editor: 3.5-inch Diskette (Demo)
 * TINYED: A tiny OS/2 and DOS editor (I)


 * Online Documentation
 * Apple Computer, Inc.: OpenDoc White Paper
 * Apple Computer, Inc.: OpenDoc Technical Summary
 * Computerworld On CD: Selected Articles 1991-1993
 * IBM: Application Design Guide
 * IBM: Communication Manager/2 Books
 * IBM: The Developer Connection News: Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4
 * IBM: Control Program Guide and References
 * IBM: Debug Kernel 2.x References
 * IBM: Debug Kernel 2.x References for Warp Beta 2 Toolkit
 * IBM: GPI Graphics Guide and References
 * IBM: Information Presentation Facility Reference
 * IBM: Information Presentation Facility Reference for WARP Beta 2 Toolkit
 * IBM: LX Specification NEW
 * IBM: OS/2 & LAN Systems Development Tools Guide
 * IBM: OS/2 Application Developer Training
 * IBM: OS/2 Bidirectional Language Support Development Guide
 * IBM: OS/2 Command Reference
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 Physical Device Driver Reference
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 Presentation Driver Reference
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 Technical Update
 * IBM: OS/2 2.1 Virtual Device Driver Reference
 * IBM: Presentation Manager Programming Guide and References
 * IBM: Red Book Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4
 * IBM: REXX Reference
 * IBM: REXX Users Guide
 * IBM: SOM Reference
 * IBM: Tools 2.x Reference
 * IBM: Tools Reference for WARP Beta 2 Toolkit
 * IBM; WorkPlace OS White Paper
 * IBM: WorkPlace Shell References
 * Van Nostrand Reinhold: OS/2 2.1 Application Programming Guide, by Kelly, Swearingen, Bezviner, and Shrader (E)
 * Wiley Professional Computing: The Art Of OS/2 Programming, by Kathleen Panov, Larry Salomon Jr., and Arthur Panov (E)


 * Productivity Tools
 * Arcadia Technologies: Workplace Companion (Demo): 3.5-inch diskette
 * BOOTOS2: An OS/2 bootable diskette creation utility (I)
 * Capstone Software: SpaceMap for OS/2 (Demo)
 * Capstone Software: SpaceMap Lite for OS/2
 * Central Point: Anti-Virus for OS/2 (Demo)
 * ClipServ: TCP/IP clipboard server for OS/2 2.x (I)
 * CLOKGS: A digital/analog clock for your desktop (I)
 * COLORPT: A program that continually reports the color (I)
 * DINFO: A swapper file monitor (I)
 * ExCal: WPS-enabled calender
 * FORBROWS: A forum browser (I)
 * GFOLDR: A folder subsection creator
 * GSEE: A file search utility and batch file builder (I)
 * IBM: DataGuide/2 Administrator
 * IBM: FormTalk for OS/2: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: IBM Library Reader/2 (Demo) (I)
 * IBM: ReDiscovery/2 (Demo)
 * IBM: SearchManager/2 (Demo)
 * IBM: VisualAge for OS/2 (Demo)
 * IMGTK16: The Image Toolkit (I)
 * LoadDskf/SaveDskf: A set of diskette image utilities (I)
 * MAGNIFY: An OS/2 desktop magnifier (I)
 * ManyClip: Multiple clipboard utility (I)

.Megadesk: A virtual desktop expander (I)
 * MHR Software & Consulting: ATS for OS/2 (Demo)
 * OS2OMEMU: An OS/2 memory utilization utility (I)
 * PMCAM2: Saves pictures of PM screens into bitmaps/PostScript files (I)
 * PmDraw: PM Presentation Graphics (I)
 * PMGB32: 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 utility (I)
 * SCRAP: A screen capture utility (I)
 * ShiftRun: Runs OS/2 programs before IPL is completed (I)
 * TXT2PS: A text-to-postscript conversion 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)


 * Service
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.1) CSD CTM0005
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.1) CSD CTM0005: Diskettes
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Compiler (v2.0 & v2.1) CSD CTC0009: Diskettes
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.0) CSD CTL0005: Diskettes
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Utilities (v2.0 & v2.1) CSD CTU0002: Diskettes
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Compiler (v2.0 & v2.1) CSD CTC0009
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.0) CSD CTL0005
 * IBM: C Set ++ for OS/2 Utilities (v2.0 & v2.1) CSD CTU0002
 * IBM: OS/2 1.3 Toolkit CSD Level XR05053: 3.5-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: OS/2 1.3 Toolkit CSD Level XR05053: 5.25-inch Diskettes
 * IBM: WorkFrame/2 2.1 CSD2 (CD Installation)
 * IBM: WorkFrame/2 2.1 CSD2: 3.5-inch Diskette


 * Source Code
 * AIXLIKE SOURCE: OS/2 versions of popular Unix utilities (source code)(I)
 * BitMap32: BitMap32 Source Code (I)
 * EXCEPT: OS/2 2.* trap debugging aid exception handler source sample (I)
 * IBM: A collection of Workplace Shell samples (P)
 * IBM: DoubPlay: Multimedia Double Buffering Playlist C Samples (P)
 * IBM: RIFFSAMP: Multimedia RIFF Source Code (P)
 * GBM: Generalized Bitmap Module Source Code (I)
 * PMSAMPLE: source samples and utilities for OS/2 base and PM (I)
 * PMSPY32S: OS/2 PM Spying Source Code (I)
 * TOOLBAR: An Icon Bar Sample (I)
 * UTIL2: AIX-like utilities source code (I)


 * Source Code from The Developer Connection News
 * Volume I: Multithreading PM Apps (I)
 * Volume II: Dynamic Linking on OS/2 2.x (I)
 * Volume II: Exception Mgt. in 32-Bit OS/2 (I)
 * Volume II: OS/2 <-> WIN-OS/2 Communication (I)
 * Volume III: StartDOS (I)
 * Volume III: M Shell (I)
 * Volume III: T Shell (I)
 * Volume III: 32-bit Character-Mode API (P)
 * Volume III: Transform Example (I)
 * Volume IV: Writing Object Oriented Multimedia IO Procs (I)
 * Volume IV: Sharing the Parallel Port (I)
 * Volume IV: Filling You IN: Areas, Paths, Clippings (I)
 * Volume IV: OS/2 <-> WIN-OS/2 Communication (I)
 * Volume IV: The OS/2 Debug Kernel (I)
 * Volume V: Fonts R Us (I)
 * Volume V: Making Your OS/2 Device Driver APM Aware (I)


 * Test Tools
 * IBM: Workstation Interactive Test Tool for Presentation Manager
 * PMATE: An automated test environment with user input captured (I)
 * Softbridge: Automated Test Facility WorkStation & ATF Networked: 3.5-inch Diskettes (Demo)

The Developer Connection Family
The Developer Connection family provides the latest tools and information necessary to assist developers in their various fields. The Developer Connection family will continue to grow to support emerging technologies.


 * The Developer Connection for OS/2

The most familiar member of the family is The Developer Connection for OS/2, an annual subscription program that delivers CDs and newsletters to your door four times a year. The program is designed to enhance application development on the OS/2 platform by providing the most current technical information, tools, sneak previews, and insider tips. The success of its first year is reflected by The Developer Connection for OS/2 CD recently being named by PC Magazine as "... the disc to get if you're an OS/2 developer." (September 1994 issue, The Top 100 CD-ROMs).


 * The Developer Connection for LAN Systems

Subscribers to The Developer Connection for OS/2 also receive The Developer Connection for LAN Systems, a cross-platform offering that supports the installation of products and information to OS/2, Windows, DOS, and AIX workstations. It provides a programming environment for client/server and distributed computing application development.


 * The Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2

The newest member of the Developer Connection family is The IBM Developer Connection Device-Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK). The Developer Connection DDK is an annual membership program that enables rapid development of device drivers for your personal computer hardware using the 32-bit OS/2 operating platform. Members receive the updated information, test aids, and many complete device-driver sources for one full year after joining.

IBM Power Personal Systems Developer's ToolBox Program
IBM Power Personal Systems Division announces the Developer's ToolBox Program.


 * Eligibility

U.S. commercial developers and developers of internally used products who plan to port products to, or develop products for, IBM Power Personal Systems are eligible to take part in this program.


 * Special Prices

By qualifying for the Developer's ToolBox Program, IBM Power Personal Systems operating systems and software development tools may be purchased at special developer's prices.

Once qualified, developers can select:
 * Specific IBM Power Personal Systems hardware and components
 * Two operating systems: IBM AIX Version 4 for Clients, and Microsoft Windows NT
 * Software development tools
 * Compilers

Additional 32-bit operating systems and development tools will be offered through the program when they become available.


 * Enrollment Application Kit

The IBM Power Personal Developer's ToolBox Program Enrollment Application Kit explains the exciting opportunities for developers, and helps you get started with the qualification process.

To obtain the Enrollment Application Kit, call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA. Phone numbers to call from outside the USA will be announced as they become available.

IBM Developer Connection for AIX
IBM Developer Connection for AIX is a twelve-month subscription offering that streamlines access to cutting-edge IBM development information and technology. DevCon may provide development information, documentation, tools, demos, development kits, sample code, and pre-release code available from IBM to subscribers in support of software development on the AIX platform.

Developer Connection for AIX will provide periodic volumes during the twelve-month subscription period. Developer Connection for AIX will be delivered on CDs. The CDs may contain code designated as pre-release code. This pre-release code will be licensed under a Pre-Release Agreement, and will be provided for code test and evaluation only. The license will be for six months or until IBM makes the code generally available, whichever comes first.

The initial November 1994 shipment of DevCon provides HyperText documentation, tools, software development kits (SDKs), compilers, and sample code. Customers also receive The IBM Developer Connection News, a newsletter that accompanies one or more CDs and delivers information about IBM's AIX direction, operating-system extensions, and development products. The IBM Developer Connection News also provides useful programming tips and other technical information.


 * Highlights
 * Streamlines developer's access to cutting-edge IBM development information and technology
 * Delivers limited licenses to pre-release code, so developers can prepare for and simulate future environments
 * Delivers versions of technical documentation for AIX
 * Delivers toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, and sample code


 * Developer Discount Qualification

A developer's discount will be made available to developers of commercially available products (called "Commercial Developers") and developers of internally used products ("Internal Developers"). The term "Developers" represents both Commercial and Internal Developers.

Developers who are already qualified under the IBM Power Series Developer's Toolbox Program or the RISC System/6000 Developer's Program are already eligible to receive the developer's discount. Developers who are not qualified, but are interested in qualifying, should call 1-800-627-8363, extension 25, or fax a request to 1-404-835-9444, to obtain the information/qualification kit.

Qualifying Developers will be placed on the approved developer list, making the Developer eligible to receive the developer's discount when he/she contacts 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) to order the IBM Developer Connection for AIX. Annually, the Developer will be notified by IBM to seek re-qualification in order to continue participation in the program for the next twelve-month period. IBM will communicate the results of that re-qualification effort to the Developer.


 * Terms and Conditions

The offering in this announcement is provided under the terms and conditions of the IBM Developer Connection for AIX Agreement. The pre-release software in this announcement is subject to the terms and conditions supplied with the program.


 * Description

DevCon for AIX is a convenient, timely, comprehensive source of information, tools, and sample code that will enable developers of software on the AIX platform to fully exploit operating-system functionality. The subscription is for twelve months, starting from the enrollment date. An enterprise may obtain up to fifteen subscriptions during any twelve-month period.

The DevCon for AIX package includes: and more
 * The Developer Connection CD (DevCon CD), containing the following items:
 * The initial (November 1994) DevCon CD includes pre-release code that allows the developer to create user environments to test and develop software. It delivers developer's toolkits for various productivity tools, development tools, sample code, and demo code.
 * The following items are or will be included on the DevCon CD during the first twelve months:
 * Initial Volume:
 * Device-Driver Development Kit (DDK), provided as sample code only
 * IBM AIX REXX/6000
 * Performance Toolbox for AIX (PTX-Demo)
 * Candidates for Future Volumes:
 * DB2/6000 (Pre-release software)
 * AIX Desktop based on Common Desktop Environment (Toolkit and Runtime Environment - Pre-release software)
 * Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Toolkit (Pre-release software)

Code content of the DevCon CD may change periodically. Pre-release code may be modified substantially before general availability. The pre-release software is provided on an as-is basis. IBM does not guarantee that any of the programs contained on DevCon CDs will ever be made generally available.


 * The Developer Connection News
 * Information about IBM AIX operating systems, new products, and technical articles direct from AIX development. The following topics are examined in 1994/1995 issues:
 * All about AIX 4.1
 * Taligent
 * PowerOpen
 * OpenDoc
 * Product Overview
 * Program Visualization (PV) System

In the future, back issues of the DevCon newsletter will also be     available in displayable softcopy format on the DevCon CD.

Order Description                                           Number
 * The Hypertext Information Base Libraries CD, which includes the very latest softcopy documentation on AIX from IBM, such as:

AIX Version 4.1 Topic Index and Glossary              SC23-2513 AIX Version 4.1 Getting Started                       SC23-2527 AIX Version 4.1 System User's Guide                   SC23-2544 AIX Version 4.1 INed Editor User's Guide              SC23-2524 AIX Version 4.1 System User's Guide                   SC23-2545 AIX and Related Products Documentation Overview       SC23-2456 AIX Versions 3.2 and 4.1 Performance Tuning Guide     SC23-2365 Distributed SMIT 2.1 for AIX: Guide and Reference     SC23-2667 AIX Version 4.1 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks                         SC23-2526 AIX Version 4.1 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices                        SC23-2525 AIX Version 4.1 iFOR/LS System Management Guide       SC23-2665 AIX Version 4.1 iFOR/LS Tips and Techniques           SC23-2666 AIX Version 4.1 Installation Guide                    SC23-2550 AIX Version 4.1 Network Installation Management Guide and Reference                                       SC23-2627 AIX Version 4.1 Problem Solving Guide and Reference   SC23-2606 AIX Version 4.1 Messages Guide and Reference          SC23-2641 AIX Version 4.1 Commands Reference (all six volumes)  SBOF-1851 AIX Version 4.1 Files Reference                       SC23-2512 AIX Version 4.1 Communications Programming Concepts   SC23-2610 AIX Version 4.1 General Programming Concepts: Writing and Debugging Programs                              SC23-2533 AIX Version 4.1 Writing a Device Driver               SC23-2593 AIX Version 4.1 Kernel Extensions and Device Support Programming Concepts                                SC23-2611 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 1: Base Operating System and Extensions                     SC23-2614 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 2: Base Operating System and Extensions                     SC23-2615 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 3: Communications                                      SC23-2616 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 4: Communications                                      SC23-2617 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 5: Kernel and Subsystems                               SC23-2618 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 6: Kernel and Subsystems                               SC23-2619 AIX Version 4.1 AIXwindows Programming Guide          SC23-2623 AIX Version 4.1 Enhanced X-Windows                                  SC23-2636 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 7: AIXwindows                                          SC23-2620 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 8: Enhanced X-Windows                                  SC23-2621 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 9: Enhanced X-Windows                                  SC23-2622 AIX Version 4.1 Technical Reference, Volume 10: Enhanced X-Windows                                  SC23-2623 AIX Version 4.1 Assembler Language Reference          SC23-2642 AIX Version 4.1 Keyboard Technical Reference          SC23-2631 Performance Toolbox 1.2 and 2.1 for AIX User's Guide  SC23-2625 AIX 3.2 and 4.1 Asynchronous Communications Guide     SC23-2488 AIX 4.1 Block Multiplexer Channel Adapter: User's    Guide and Service Information                        SC23-2427 AIX Version 4.1 Xstation Management Guide             SC23-2713 Host Connection Program 2.1 and 1.3.2 for AIX: Guide and Reference                                       SC23-2563 Ultimedia Services 2.1 for AIX: Guide and Reference   SC23-2528 InfoCraft 2.1 for AIX: User's Guide and Reference     SC23-2396 GL3.2 Version 4.1 for AIX: Graphics Library (GL) Technical Reference                                 SC23-2630 GL3.2 Version 4.1 for AIX: Programming Concepts       SC23-2612
 * IBM Developer Connection for AIX Home Page

IBM will establish a home page (World Wide Web-based information on Internet) for IBM Developer Connection for AIX. Developers enrolled in the DevCon subscription program will have access to the latest information in the DevCon for AIX home page.


 * Support and Technical Assistance

Support/technical assistance for pre-release offerings is provided by the POWER Team on a fee basis. If POWER team services are desired, their support/services/charges information are included in the program package.


 * Hardware Requirements


 * System Units: All system units supported by AIX 4.1, or higher
 * Memory Requirements: Minimum 16 MB -- recommended 32 MB; memory requirements vary depending on workload
 * Disk Space Requirements: Disk space requirements vary depending on software installed and user data
 * CD-ROM Drive: A CD-ROM drive supported by AIX

DevCon for AIX is designed to support POWER, POWER2, and PowerPC-based hardware with AIX Version 4.1 and configured with at least one supported display with keyboard and mouse.


 * Software Requirements

Installation and execution of programs contained on the CD(s) requires AIX 4.1 or higher. Additional or special requirements may be dictated by the specific program being installed and/or executed.

Annual Recurring Program Name                                  Charge
 * Charges

IBM Developer Connection for AIX              495 USD A subscription to The Developer Connection for AIX is offered to anyone at list price. Qualifying Developers receive a discount. Shipping and handling charges will be paid by the subscriber.


 * Ordering Information

Orders may be placed directly with IBM at the following location: IBM Corporation c/o Starpak, Inc.   237 22nd Street Greeley CO 80631 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) Fax: 1-303-330-7655

To order in Canada, call 1-800-561-5293. To order in other countries, see the phone numbers listed in the item "Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2".

New Version of EMEA Beta Software CD-ROM Available
The November 1994 edition of the IBM EMEA Beta Software CD-ROM is now. available.


 * Contents

The contents of the November beta CD-ROM are:
 * 1) Personal Communications/3270 for OS/2 beta
 * 2) Personal Communications AS/400 for OS/2 beta
 * 3) PC-DOS 7 beta (final external beta prior to the retail product)
 * 4) SearchManager/2, working demonstration copy
 * 5) IBM LAN Server 3.x utilities for LAN administration
 * 6) Lots of shareware OS/2 and DOS device drivers


 * IBM EMEA Beta Subscription Service

The IBM E/ME/A Beta Programme is pleased to announce a new beta software subscription service for people in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (E/ME/A). This new service starts now, and is limited to 200 subscribers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Subscribers will receive the next five beta CD-ROMs for a charge of about 100 US Dollars plus national taxes, payable in your local currency.

The part number for a subscription is 22H8470. If you subscribe soon, you will receive the November beta CD-ROM (10H0783), plus the next four beta CD-ROMs.

Public beta software from IBM in 4Q94 and 1Q95 is likely to include terminal emulators, DOS, database, communications products, LAN products, compilers, and many others.


 * Ordering Information

For the November beta CD-ROM, the order part number is 10H0783, and it can be ordered now from ISMS-Direct Services. Shipment to customers, using standard postal services, will begin during the last week of November. The November beta CD-ROM expires on 23 December 1994, and it will not be available after that date.

The EMEA Beta Subscription Service can be ordered from the same source until the limit of 200 subscribers is reached.

To order, call IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions-Europe Direct Services, ISMS-EDS, and specify either part number 10H0783 for the November beta CD-ROM or part number 22H8470 for the EMEA Beta Subscription Service. Operators speaking the following languages are available:
 * Danish  +45 4810 1300
 * Dutch   +45 4810 1400
 * English +45 4810 1500
 * French  +45 4810 1200
 * German  +45 4810 1000
 * Italian +45 4810 1600
 * Spanish +45 4810 1100
 * TeleFax +45 4814 2207

Or use this postal address: IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions Direct Services Sortemosevej 21 DK-3450 Alleroed Denmark

Or send e-mail to: Bitnet  - swshop at vnet IEA     - dkibmmfk at ibmmail Internet - softwareshop@vnet.ibm.com

The charge for a single beta CD-ROM is about 25 US Dollars, plus taxes, converted to your local currency. The charge for the EMEA Beta Subscription Service is about 100 US Dollars, plus taxes, converted to your local currency.

Payment methods include: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, international money order, and cheques.

For credit card payments, please furnish:
 * full credit-card number
 * card expiration date (month and year)
 * cardholder's telephone number
 * the name of the ordering company (if it is a company)
 * VAT number (TVA, BTW, MWST, ...) if the ordering party is a company
 * a signature if a fax is used to order

For a cheque, please furnish:
 * an international bank cheque issued to "ISMS Direct Services"
 * customer's full name and address
 * the name of the ordering company
 * customer's telephone number
 * VAT number (TVA, BTW, MWST, ...) if the ordering party is a company

For corporate purchase orders, please furnish:
 * the name of the ordering company
 * full address of the company
 * attention of the person ordering
 * company's telephone number
 * VAT number (TVA, BTW, MWST, ...)
 * a signed confirmation from the company, stating the ordering details (product, quantity, method of delivery, and total price)

VAT number is required when transaction involves a purchaser in an EC country.


 * Countries that IBM SMS-EDS May Sell and Deliver To

IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions-Europe Direct Services can sell and deliver to the following countries: Albania          Georgia        Norway Armenia          Germany        Poland Austria          Hungary        Portugal Belarus          Ireland        Romania Belgium          Israel         Russia Bosnia *         Italy          Serbia * Bulgaria         Kazhakstan     Slovakia Croatia *        Khirgisia      Slovenia Czech Republic   Latvia         Spain Denmark          Lithuania      Sweden Estonia          Macedonia      Switzerland Finland          Moldavia       Ukraine France           Netherlands    United Kingdom from Serbia, Bosnia, and some cities and regions in Croatia.
 * Because of United Nations sanctions, IBM SMS-EDS cannot accept orders

Other countries in E/ME/A have not contracted with IBM SMS-EDS for this direct mail/supply service for their customers. Therefore, customers in those countries should order through their local IBM office, giving the relevant part number. Those orders are processed manually and may take about one month for delivery.


 * More Information

IBM HelpFax service, an automatic fax response machine at +44 1256 50096, has additional details about the beta software. Use a touch-tone phone, and request document number 30501. A copy of the document will be faxed to your specified fax machine. Similar information is available on the IBM EMEA Beta BBS at +44 1256 819268.

IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit and Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows is an object-oriented programming development product that makes it possible for programmers to use System Object Model (SOM) technology to create object-oriented class libraries that can be shared by programmers using different programming languages.

Objects/classes can be created in one programming language and accessed from a different programming language. Code can be reused to extend beyond single language boundaries, making the benefits of object-oriented programming (OOP) much more open and expansive. The SOMobjects Toolkit includes language bindings for use with C and C++ programming languages, and added to Version 2.1 is Direct-to-SOM (DTS) Compiler support for C++ DTS compilers from IBM and MetaWare.

The SOMobjects Developer Toolkit is fully compliant with the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) specification of the Object Management Group (OMG). With the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler product, the product set also provides distributed object capability across processes or address spaces in a single workstation, and across multiple workgroup nodes in a workgroup LAN configuration. The Workgroup Enabler product enables the execution of SOM-based applications with the described distributed capabilities. The SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 includes the workstation enabler (previously sold separately). The purchaser of the toolkit is given the "extended right to copy" the workstation enabler code, as needed, and the right to include it in an application at no charge.

In addition to the DTS Compiler support, Version 2.1 of the SOMobjects products adds performance and usability improvements to the Distributed SOM code and TCP/IP support for Windows. Simplified pricing, packaging, and support for online publications complete the Version 2.1 enhancements.

With the announcements of SOMobjects for MVS and SOMobjects for OS/400, MVS and AS/400 become significant players in the end-to-end platform strategy for object-oriented programming.


 * Planned Availability Dates


 * 30 November 1994 (English)
 * 31 March 1995   (Japanese)


 * Highlights

SOMobjects Developer Toolkit:


 * Expands object technology to a fully open, fully distributed, heterogeneous, multi-platform environment
 * Creates objects/class libraries that can be accessed by different programming languages
 * Allows objects to be modified without recompiling the application
 * Includes Direct-to-SOM C++ compiler support
 * Complies with CORBA specifications
 * Provides release-to-release upward binary compatibility

SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler:
 * Provides distributed LAN support for SOMobjects


 * Description

SOM is object-enabling technology that provides functions to overcome industry-perceived obstacles to the use of object class libraries.

SOM-based objects:
 * Can be distributed and subclassed in binary form. Class library developers will no longer need to supply source code to allow users to subclass their objects.
 * Can be used, including full subclassing, across languages. It should be possible with SOMobjects technology to build an object using one language, subclass the language using another language, and use that class to build an application in yet a third language. Users of class libraries want to modify and build applications from these classes in their preferred language -- not necessarily the one that the class was originally written in.
 * Provide for the subsequent updating (fixes or enhancements) of these components without having to recompile existing clients that use them (upward binary compatibility). This is a key requirement, because applications that depend on system libraries cannot be rebuilt each time a change is made to a component in the library.

In addition, SOM possesses a number of advanced object mechanisms, including support for metaclasses, three types of method dispatch with both static and dynamic method resolution, and support for both static and dynamic type-checking.

This new release of SOMobjects Developer Toolkit for OS/2, AIX, and Windows provides improved performance, usability, and support for Direct-to-SOM C++ compilers from IBM and Metaware. SOMobjects for MVS uses the same basic SOM technology as the SOMobjects Developer Toolkit. By providing support for the SOM architecture on MVS, customers can take advantage of an end-to-end capability.

SOM applications are IDL-compatible with SOMobjects for MVS. The IDL code can then be shipped to MVS for compilation and execution. This provides a level of portability for SOM applications.

Open Enterprise: CORBA from OMG -- Fully Compliant


 * Product Positioning

The SOMobjects Developer Toolkit provides an open, standards-compliant, object-oriented developer environment on the OS/2, AIX, and Windows platforms. The product provides distributed, language-neutral capabilities for defining and manipulating objects and class libraries. It provides the industry with the long-needed technology for breaking the language barriers that have confined object-oriented programming development environments to language-exclusive islands. SOM-based objects can be truly open and shared, in any application language, and distributed across heterogeneous networks and IBM operating system platforms.

This product is enabled for national-language translation (separate files) and for the double-byte character set (DBCS). In addition to English, this version of the product will also be available in Japanese.


 * Documentation

Documentation relevant to the SOMobjects products is delivered in English in displayable softcopy form on CD-ROM along with the software. PostScript files that represent the documentation are included on CD-ROM and on diskettes (when ordered as "alternate media"). This enables customers to print whatever documentation they need on their PostScript printers.


 * Technical Guidelines for Use of Workstation Enablers

With the announcement of SOM 2.1, purchasers of the SOM 2.1 Toolkit can take the workstation enablers from the toolkit, replicate that binary code as often as needed, and include those enablers with their applications - at no charge. There are guidelines, however, that apply to:

o Coding. The application vendor may not externalize any IBM SOM Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Further, all applications that include SOM 2.1 code must use the IBM-supplied "mini-install" package for the installation of that code. This package comes with the toolkit and ensures proper installation.

o Service. Application vendors are responsible for service and support of their customers. IBM will provide support to the application vendors for problems with IBM code using standard IBM support channels and tools.

o Publications. Application vendors are not permitted to copy or  distribute any IBM SOM 2.1 publication or documentation unless they are explicitly granted permission in the documentation.

By following these simple guidelines, application vendors can now make maximum use of the IBM SOM 2.1 Toolkit and pass along added value to their customers.


 * Hardware Requirements

For Toolkit for OS/2, AIX, and Windows: During installation of FrameViewer onto the hard-disk drive, an  additional 21 MB of DASD for temporary work space is required. - Windows: Toolkit (15 MB), workstation (4 MB), online documentation (11 MB), FrameViewer (6 MB), samples (10 MB), PostScript files (16 MB)
 * IBM and non-IBM hardware platforms supporting the required level of the operating system (refer to the Software Requirements section)
 * One CD-ROM reader (for CD-ROM installation and usage)
 * One hard-disk drive
 * Hard-disk space:
 * OS/2: Toolkit (13 MB), workstation (3 MB), online documentation (11 MB), FrameViewer (6 MB), samples (10 MB), PostScript files (16 MB)
 * AIX: Toolkit (15 MB), workstation (4 MB), online documentation (11 MB), FrameViewer (21 MB), samples (15 MB), PostScript files (16 MB)
 * Memory (includes operating system):
 * Toolkit:
 * OS/2: 9 MB (Recommend 10 MB)
 * AIX: 13 MB (Recommend 17 MB)
 * Windows: 11 MB (Recommend 12 MB)
 * Workstation:
 * OS/2: 10 MB (Recommend 12 MB)
 * AIX: 14 MB (Recommend 18 MB)
 * Windows: 8 MB (Recommend 10 MB)
 * If using the Replication framework, one of the following communications adapter cards is required:
 * Ethernet
 * Token Ring

These requirements may vary and may not accommodate the particular combinations of functions selected. Memory and hard-disk requirements for user applications and data are not included.

For Workgroup for OS/2, AIX, and Windows:
 * IBM and non-IBM hardware platforms supporting the required level of the operating system (refer to the Software Requirements section)
 * One CD-ROM reader (for CD-ROM installation)
 * One hard-disk drive
 * Hard-disk space:
 * OS/2:   4 MB
 * AIX:    4 MB
 * Windows: 4 MB
 * Memory:
 * OS/2:  10 MB (Recommend 12 MB)
 * AIX:   14 MB (Recommend 18 MB)
 * Windows: 8 MB (Recommend 10 MB)


 * One of the following communications adapter cards is required:
 * Ethernet
 * Token Ring

These requirements may vary and may not accommodate the particular combinations of functions selected. Memory and hard-disk requirements for user applications and data are not included.


 * Software Requirements

For the SOMobjects Developer Toolkits (OS/2 and Windows):

o For the OS/2 toolkit:

- IBM OS/2 Version 2.1 or OS/2 Version 2.11 or OS/2 Version 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 Version J2.1 or OS/2 Version J2.11 or OS/2 Version J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft Windows

- OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3 Toolkit

OS/2 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft Windows, and OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3, must have Windows installed. Windows code needs prerequisite software from Microsoft.

- Borland C++ for OS/2 Version 1.5, or IBM C Set ++ for OS/2 Version 2.1, or MetaWare High C/C++ Direct-to SOM compiler for OS/2 Version 3.2, or other compatible C++ compiler

o For the Windows toolkit:

- Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 or Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.1 or      Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.11

- Borland C++ 4.02 for DOS, Windows, and Windows NT, or Microsoft Visual C++ Professional Edition Version 1.5, or Symantec C++ Professional Version 6.1, or other compatible C++ compiler

To use the Replication framework, a shared file system is required.

To use the Replication framework with the supplied workstation enabler, TCP/IP communication transport is required. Refer to network protocols supported for workgroup enabler.

To execute a distributed (workgroup) SOM-based application on  multiple workstations on a LAN, the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 is required.

For the SOMobjects Workgroup Enablers (OS/2 and Windows):

o For the OS/2 toolkit:

- IBM OS/2 Version 2.1 or OS/2 Version 2.11 or OS/2 Version 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 Version J2.1 or OS/2 Version J2.11 or OS/2 Version J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft Windows

- OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3 Toolkit

OS/2 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft Windows and OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3 must have Windows installed. Windows code needs prerequisite software from Microsoft.

o For the Windows toolkit:

- Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 or Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.1 or      Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.11

o One of the following communication transport protocols is required:

- OS/2 to OS/2 -- Novell IPX/SPX -- NetBIOS -- TCP/IP

- OS/2 to Windows -- Novell IPX/SPX -- NetBIOS -- TCP/IP

- Windows to Windows -- Novell IPX/SPX -- NetBIOS -- TCP/IP

- Windows to AIX -- Novell IPX/SPX -- TCP/IP

- OS/2 to AIX -- Novell IPX/SPX -- TCP/IP

o Network protocols supported by operating system:

- OS/2

-- TCP/IP --- IBM TCP/IP 1.2.1 with CSD UN34109 --- IBM TCP/IP 2.0

-- Novell IPX/SPX --- IBM NetWare Client 2.01 for OS/2 --- Novell NetWare 4.0 for OS/2

-- NetBIOS --- Network File System option of IBM LAN Server/Requester 3.0         ---  NTS/2 Version 1

- Windows

-- TCP/IP --- FTP Software PC/TCP Version 2.3 --- IBM TCP/IP for DOS Version 2.1 --- NetManage Chameleon/Newt 4.0 --- SunSelect PC-NFS Version 4.0

-- Novell IPX/SPX --- Novell NetWare 4.0

-- NetBIOS --- NetBIOS with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 --- IBM NetBIOS with DOS LAN Requester

o To execute the Replication runtime, a network file system is   required.

For the SOMobjects Developer Toolkit (AIX):

o IBM AIX 3.2.5 or 4.1.1

o To use the Replication framework, a shared file system is required. required.

o To use the Replication framework with the supplied workstation enabler, TCP/IP communication transport is required. Refer to network protocols supported for the Workgroup Enabler.

o To execute a distributed (workgroup) SOM-based application on   multiple workstations on a LAN, the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 is required.

For the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler (AIX):

o IBM AIX 3.2.5 or 4.1.1

o One of the following communication transport protocols is required:

- Windows to AIX -- Novell IPX/SPX -- TCP/IP

- AIX to AIX -- Novell IPX/SPX -- TCP/IP

- OS/2 to AIX -- Novell IPX/SPX -- TCP/IP

o Network protocols supported by operating system platform:

- AIX:

-- TCP/IP --- TCP/IP that ships with base AIX operating system

-- Novell IPX/SPX --- NetWare for AIX, Version 3.11 in AIX 3.2.5 --- NetWare for AIX, Version 3.11B in AIX 4.1.1

o To execute the Replication runtime, a network file system is   required.


 * Compatibility

The objects and applications developed using the SOM functions included in the SOMobjects Developer Toolkits Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows will be upwardly compatible with the SOMobjects Developer Toolkits Version 2.0 and the SOMobjects Workstation Enablers (Runtimes) Version 2.0 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows. For example, applications developed using the SOM Toolkits Version 2.0 will run on subsequent versions of the SOM enablers. Downward compatibility is not supported; applications developed with the SOMobjects Version 2.1 programs will not necessarily run with the earlier versions of the enabler programs.

Class libraries and applications developed with the 2.0 or 2.1 versions of SOM can coexist with those developed using the SOMobjects Version 1.0 product. Class libraries and applications developed with a prior version of SOM can be migrated to a newer version of the operating platform with a subsequent version of the SOM enablers.


 * Extended Right to Copy

Extended right to copy contracts may be obtained for the following:

o High volumes of additional license copies of SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 code and documentation, for internal-only deployment, including integration with internal applications, at  significant discounts.

o Inclusion of SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1-level code with a software vendor's application and subject to certain terms and conditions, for redistribution without additional fee. Contract price: 30,000 USD.

o Inclusion of the SOM/DSOM components of the SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1-level code with a software vendor's application development tools offering, for inclusion in the tool user's  applications. Contract Price: based on vendor tool volumes/pricing.

To pursue any of these contracts, call IBM at 1-512-838-8027, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central time, Monday through Friday.


 * Program Services

Program service will be provided by IBM SOMobjects product development personnel via the following electronic media: Internet Commercial Network, IBM TalkLink, and CompuServe. Program service for these products will be available until 31 May 1996. The statement of service included in the program package describes this service.


 * Ordering Information

Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipments will begin on 30 November 1994.

To order the English-version programs in this announcement through IBM Direct, call 1-800-342-6672 and refer to the applicable part numbers.


 * Charges

Charges for English versions are listed in the remaining sections. Charges for Japanese versions have not yet been established.

The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee applies.

Part                                                           One-Time Number    Program Name                                          Charge --
 * Program Package

10H9767   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2,    365 USD AIX, and Windows

17H5595   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese)

10H9769   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,    235 USD AIX, and Windows

17H5601   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese)
 * Additional License Copies

Additional License Copies authorizes the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the program and documentation.

The authorization is given by sending the customer a Proof of Additional License certificate. The Proof of Additional License certificate has its own part number. Part                                                           One-Time Number    Program Name                                          Charge --

10H9771   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2,    295 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Certificate

17H5596   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License Certificate

10H9773   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,    200 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Certificate

17H5602   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License Certificate

10H9776   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,    450 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Certificate, 5-Pack

17H5603   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License Certificate, 5-Pack

10H9777   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,   1000 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Certificate, 20-Pack

17H5604   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows - Additional License Certificate, 20-Pack
 * Program Upgrade

The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2, SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000, or SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows to obtain the new function at a minimal software upgrade charge.

The program upgrade to SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows is available after 30 November 1994 (31 March 1995 in Japan).

The program package upgrade option also allows currently licensed users of SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2, SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX, and SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows to obtain the new function at a minimal software upgrade charge.

The program upgrade to SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows is available after 30 November 1994 (31 March 1995 in Japan).

Orders will be accepted after 30 November 1994 (31 March 1995 in Japan).

These upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to market IBM Authorized Advanced Products. The remarketer will require a Proof of License for each upgrade ordered. The original Proof of License is the colored front cover page (inside the hard binder) or the separate Proof of License page in the program package as identified by IBM to the remarketer. Upgrade From                 Upgrade To

SOMobjects Developer Toolkit SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2         Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows

SOMobjects Developer Toolkit SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000     Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows

SOMobjects Developer Toolkit SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows      Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows

SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2         Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows

SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000     Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows

SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows      Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX and Windows

Part                                                           One-Time Number    Program Name                                          Charge --

10H9780   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2,     50 USD AIX, and Windows - Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows

17H5612   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows

10H9784   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,     35 USD AIX, and Windows - Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows

17H5613   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows
 * Additional License Copy Upgrade

Additional License Copy Upgrade authorizes the customer who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program and documentation.

The authorization is given by sending the customer a Proof of Additional License Upgrade certificate. The Proof of Additional License Upgrade certificate has its own part number. Part                                                           One-Time Number    Program Name                                          Charge --

10H9781   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2,     40 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License

17H5614   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License

10H9785   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,     30 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License

17H5615   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License

10H9786   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,     65 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License, 5-Pack Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License, 5-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License, 5-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License, 5-Pack

17H5616   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License, 5-Pack Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License, 5-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License, 5-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License, 5-Pack

10H9787   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2,    150 USD AIX, and Windows - Additional License, 20-Pack Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License, 20-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License, 20-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License, 20-Pack

17H5617   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX, and Windows (Japanese) - Additional License, 20-Pack Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2 - Additional License, 20-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for AIX/6000 - Additional License, 20-Pack or            Upgrade from SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for Windows - Additional License, 20-Pack

Win a ThinkPad! Get Ready!-Certified This Year
If you haven't completed your "Ready! for OS/2" or "Ready! for IBM LAN" certification for your software product, now is the time to do it. IBM is having a drawing for two ThinkPad computers to be awarded to certified members of both programs. You must be certified by 31 December 1994 to be eligible for the drawing.

Two ThinkPads will be given away, one for each certification program. The ThinkPads are both Model 360c, 486SX, 33 MHz, with 4 MB of RAM and 170 MB hard-disk drives. They come with AC/DC adapters and rechargeable battery packs.


 * How to Get Your Certification Package

To receive your certification package, call 1-800-285-2936 within the USA and Canada, or send a fax request to 1-512-823-3047, today!

The IBM Product Certification Program
(Note: Although this item is marketing-oriented, it tells developers about the IBM Product Certification Programs and how to obtain more information.)

Introducing three sure ways to relieve the pain, tension, and heartburn of buying hardware and software.


 * Suffering from Product Integration Anxiety?

If you're suffering from the discomfort of product incompatibility, we have just what the doctor ordered. It's called the IBM Product Certification Program. And it can make integrating products into your business a lot easier to swallow.

Selecting from an overwhelming supply of products can make your head spin. You don't want a generic solution. In today's world of heterogeneous environments, IBM's Product Certification Program can help you choose products to integrate into your business without the headaches you usually expect from installing new software and hardware.


 * Look for an IBM Certification Mark

When you see an IBM certification mark on a product, you know it's going to provide compatibility with IBM OS/2, LAN Server, or LAN Systems products. That means you can get your systems up and running in no time -- with minimum time lost to negative reactions and other system "hiccups".


 * Hundreds Already Treated

With hundreds of products already certified, and more joining every day, there's a certified solution for virtually every business need. This outstanding quantity illustrates a diversified, impressive selection of IBM's certified product selections. And that's nothing to sneeze at.


 * Three Popular Flavors

The IBM Product Certification Program comes in three popular flavors:

o Ready! for IBM LAN. This certification signifies that a developer has followed IBM's prescription for self-testing his/her product together with IBM LAN Server, and has found them to be compatible.

o Ready! for OS/2. Like Ready! for IBM LAN, this certification means that a developer has used IBM guidelines for self-testing his/her product together with the OS/2 32-bit operating system, and has found them to be compatible.

o Tested and Approved for IBM LAN Systems. If you need to know that the software and hardware you buy can be depended on in the most robust implementations, IBM has the remedy. A product that has been "Tested  and Approved for IBM LAN Systems" has been subjected to rigorous testing in IBM's own integration test lab. These tests combine hardware and software from a number of different vendors, demonstrating compatibility, interoperability, and coexistence with real-world heterogeneous networks.


 * Get an Expert Referral

Reports of the Tested and Approved for IBM LAN Systems tests and/or lists of the Ready!-certified products are published so you can check them out before you buy. They're available through Ziff Communications' Support on Site, Computer Reseller News MAX, CompuServe, IBM LAN Server System Builder, the IBM National Solutions Center, the OS/2 Bulletin Board on IBM Talklink, and in IBM's "Sources and Solutions" catalog. Or you can have test summaries faxed to you by calling 1-800-IBM-4FAX.


 * How Do You Spell Relief?

Start taking the pain out of integration right away. If your favorite product isn't already certified, ask the vendor to call IBM about certification. For information about IBM Ready! certification, call 1-800-285-2936. For information about IBM Tested and Approved certification, call 1-800-992-4777. Either phone number may be called from the United States or Canada.

Look for genuine IBM certification marks when you shop for your next OS/2 or LAN-based product. Ask for them by name. Remember, when it comes to product compatibility, relief is spelled IBM Product Certification.

Sources & Solutions Third Edition Under Way
Sources & Solutions is a new IBM publication dedicated to promoting IBM software products and services to consumers.

The second edition of Sources & Solutions is now being distributed in OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 product boxes, and a direct-mail campaign will begin shortly. To obtain a free copy of the second edition, call 1-203-452-7704.

The third edition is planned for May 1995.


 * Distribution

The estimated circulation of each edition is 700,000 copies, through the following distribution mechanisms:
 * Insertion in OS/2 and LAN Server product packages
 * Direct mail to end-users
 * User groups
 * Worldwide geographies
 * Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs)
 * Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
 * Trade shows and other special events


 * Directory Listings

Included in the directory, at no cost to the information provider, are:
 * Brief listings of "Ready! for OS/2", "Ready! for IBM LAN", and "Tested and Approved for IBM LAN Systems" software applications
 * Independent/International Vendor League offerings
 * "OS/2-Compatible" OEM and IHV hardware listings
 * IBM BesTEAM members and Certified Professionals
 * Dealer locator for the USA and Canada


 * Advertising Rates

Advertisements in the directory can be purchased by anyone. Following are the advertising rates and the schedule for the third edition: Size         Color             1 time           2 times -            --           ---

Full page    Four-color        7,500 USD        7,000 USD per time Half page    Four-color        4,500 USD        4,200 USD per time Quarter page Four-color        2,500 USD        2,000 USD per time Full page    Black-and-white   6,200 USD        5,800 USD per time Half page    Black-and-white   3,900 USD        3,600 USD per time Quarter page Black-and-white   2,000 USD        1,800 USD per time

Space reservations and insertion orders for ads due    17 Feb 1995 Advertising materials due at printer                   24 Feb 1995 Directories distributed                                15 May 1995 Additional information about advertising is available by calling Ms. Leslie Palin at 1-512-823-1859.

Third Annual /AIXtra Power Technical Conference, 9-14 April 1995, Chicago
Mark 9 through 14 April 1995 on your calendar for the most comprehensive AIX technical conference of the year: the third annual /AIXtra POWER Technical Conference, to be held at the Chicago Downtown Marriott.

This conference confronts the daily issues faced by system administrators, technical managers, systems integrators, network specialists, and IBM Business Partners. This conference will be the most worthwhile time you could possibly invest in AIX education in 1995.


 * Conference Highlights

The conference will provide:
 * Practical information needed to address today's systems administration and system implementation challenges
 * Product and technology direction needed to plan for the coming year
 * Networking opportunities with hundreds of your peers who face the very same issues you face on a daily basis


 * Conference Features

Planned conference features include:
 * More than 50 AIX-related topics from which to choose; experts will cover topics ranging from Systems Management to Parallel Processing, from AIX Internals to Symmetric Multiprocessing Performance Analysis to Application Enabling, from Networking to Basic AIX Introductory Tutorials - the hottest topics on the most current AIX products will be covered in depth.
 * Nine hands-on workshops on a variety of topics
 * Large vendor exhibit area featuring both IBM and non-IBM product demonstrations

Speakers will include IBM product developers, technical support experts, and professional educators.


 * Agenda

The Tutorial Sessions will begin Sunday afternoon and run through lunch Monday. Tutorial attendees are invited to attend the Monday kickoff during lunch, as well as visit the Vendor Exhibit Area on Monday.

The Tutorial Session conference fee includes:
 * Seven introductory AIX tutorial sessions
 * Conference keynote address
 * Access to more than 30 vendor exhibits
 * Continental breakfast on Monday
 * Lunch on Monday
 * Tutorial Session proceedings

Technical Sessions begin with the kickoff lunch on Monday and will run through noon Friday. In addition to the technical sessions, attendees may attend a reception Monday night, a dinner Tuesday night, and will have access to the Vendor Exhibit Area.

The Technical Session conference fee includes:
 * Five days of in-depth technical training
 * Conference keynote address
 * Access to more than 30 vendor exhibits
 * Reception on Monday night
 * Dinner on Tuesday night
 * Continental breakfast Tuesday thru Friday
 * Lunch Monday thru Thursday
 * Technical Session proceedings

The conference will be held at the Chicago Downtown Marriott in Chicago, IL. If you want a vast array of AIX technical topics, hands-on workshops, an 8,000 square foot vendor exhibition area, and the ability to speak with developers, this is the conference for you. So, come and meet the AIXperts !!!


 * Conference Fees

Tutorials               260 USD

Technical Sessions    1,095 USD


 * Early Registration Discount

As a bonus, enroll in the conference by 17 March and receive 100 USD off the regular conference fee of 1,095 USD. To be eligible for the discount, your payment must be received by or postmarked on or before 17 March.

This discount is for the Technical Sessions only. It does not apply to the Tutorial Sessions.


 * Enrollment

Enrollment opens on 4 January 1995. To enroll in the conference, or to request a conference brochure (which will be available in January):
 * Within the USA, call 1-800-CALL-AIX (option 8)
 * Outside the USA, call 1-817-962-6902
 * Fax 1-817-961-7086


 * More Information

For more information about this conference, contact aixshow@vnet.ibm.com.

LAN Server 4.0 Automated Demonstration Available
An automated demonstration of both LAN Server 4.0 Entry and Advanced versions is now available. This is a collection of self-running demonstration scenarios, including several screen shots that feature the new Graphical User Interface (GUI).

The demonstration runs as a Storyboard story and is self-guided, so that it can be used by a large audience, including customers, resellers, and consultants.

The demo is available initially in English, French, Germany, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is currently being translated into other languages, including Japanese.

The demonstration is available on diskette. To order the English-version diskette within the USA, call 1-800-879-2755 and specify order number GV21-7153.

The demo is also available on the PSP Internet server, as well as on CompuServe, PRODIGY, and other bulletin boards.

IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 Upgrade Promotion
For a limited time only, current users of OS/2 for Windows (Version 2.1 or earlier) in the USA can acquire OS/2 Warp Version 3 and receive a 25 USD rebate.

OS/2 Warp Version 3 must be acquired on or after 4 November 1994, but no later than 31 December 1994, by calling IBM Direct at 1-800-3IBM-OS2 (1-800-342-6672).

Coupons will be shipped from IBM with OS/2 Warp Version 3, and can also be found at all participating reseller locations. Coupons include a description of the redemption process (which is also explained below).

Rebate coupons and supporting documentation must be received by IBM on or before 30 June 1995.

Commercial, state, and local government and education customers can participate. Federal government customers should call 1-800-333-6705 or 1-301-564-7970 to determine eligibility.

This promotion cannot be combined with any other discount or allowance. This coupon may not be combined with any other IBM coupon offerings. VALU customers are eligible to utilize this promotion in addition to their normal VALU agreement. Products acquired under this promotion will count toward their VALU commitment.

IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.


 * Qualifying Products

From: To:
 * OS/2 for Windows 3.5-inch Diskette (71G5391)
 * OS/2 for Windows 5.25-inch Diskette (71G5392)
 * OS/2 for Windows CD-ROM (71G5395)
 * OS/2 Warp Version 3 3.5-inch Diskette (83G8100)
 * OS/2 Warp Version 3 CD-ROM (83G8102)


 * Redemption Process

For each qualifying copy of OS/2 Warp Version 3 acquired during the promotion period, participants should mail the following items to the address listed below:
 * UPC code from OS/2 for Windows box
 * Receipt for OS/2 Warp Version 3 purchase
 * 25 USD OS/2 Warp Promotion Rebate Coupon (Blue and White)

Mail to: IBM PSM Promotion Support Center 11149 Research Blvd., Suite 400 Austin TX 78759

A redemption process is available to those corporate accounts that are unable to accept rebates. Please call your IBM Personal Software Marketing Representative for details.

Warp Speed Available on PC 300 and 700 Series
Most hardware configurations of the exciting new IBM Personal Computer 300 and 700 Series are offered with a choice of operating system preload packages. BOTH the OS/2 and the DOS/Windows preload packages include PC DOS 6.3, MS Windows 3.11, and EasyTools. In addition, the OS/2 preload includes OS/2 Warp and a BonusPak of OS/2 native 32-bit applications.

The new OS/2 Warp features include:
 * Simplified installation..."easy install"
 * Reduced memory requirements...it runs in 4 meg
 * Internet access...register on line
 * BonusPak of productivity apps...including real-time conferencing
 * Enhanced performance...optimized OS/2 virtual memory management
 * LaunchPad...single-click access
 * Expanded device driver support...video, multimedia, and SCSI
 * Built-in multimedia...MPEG and more
 * Plus...100 of the top DOS game settings...EVERYONE plays games!

Comparison of Performance: OS/2 Warp Beta Versus Windows 95
Microsoft Corporation on 10 October published performance numbers comparing OS/2 Warp Beta II to a non-public Windows 95. As we understand, the performance numbers were subsequently removed from many bulletin boards due to complaints pointing out glaring inaccuracies. However, the document is still available on the Microsoft Internet server.


 * Microsoft Performance Numbers Inaccurate

The performance numbers published by Microsoft are inaccurate and unreliable for the following reasons:

1. The percentage numbers were 100 percent too high; for instance, if  Microsoft meant to say that Windows 95 was 20 percent faster than OS/2 Warp, the Microsoft document asserts that Windows 95 is 120 percent faster. This error occurred 48 times in the Microsoft document. Even though numerous readers have been pointing this out for weeks, Microsoft still has not corrected it.

2. Our tests conclude that the Windows for Workgroups (WfW) and Windows 95 machines must have had a 32-bit Western Digital controllers (or  equivalent) for disk access, which Microsoft's 32-bit VFAT driver takes advantage of. This configuration is neither the default nor the representative configuration in the marketplace.

3. Microsoft used OS/2 Warp Beta II, which was not tuned for 4 MB; only Warp Beta I and the released product were tuned for 4 MB.

4. OS/2 Warp uses different installation parameters when installing on  4 MB computers. We suspect that Microsoft installed OS/2 Warp on a PC  with greater than 4 MB, and then stripped memory to get down to a 4 MB configuration.

5. The disk cache size for WfW was configured 4 times larger than the disk cache size for OS/2 Warp, giving WfW a totally unfair advantage.


 * Our Test Configuration

We ran performance tests comparing OS/2 Warp's performance to Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups. Because Windows 95 is still under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), we were unable to do any performance testing, but we would be happy do so if Microsoft will agree to provide us with a copy.

Our performance tests found that, in many cases, OS/2 Warp outperforms WfW 3.11 and Windows 3.11 in 4 MB of memory. We used the Generally Available versions of OS/2 Warp, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows 3.11. We used default configurations, with the disk cache set to 256 KB for all systems.

All of the tests were run on the following machine: Machine:                     IBM PS/ValuePoint Processor:                   486DX Coprocessor:                 Installed Speed:                       25 MHz Hard disk:                   Maxtor 244 MB IDE model 7245A System memory:               4 MB   External cache:               256 KB   Internal cache:               8 KB   Video memory:                 1024 KB   Flash EEPROM revision level:  L9ET30AU
 * User Scenarios

Several user scenarios designed to measure OS/2 Warp's performance against Windows 3.1 in a multiple application environment yield better performance for OS/2 Warp in 4 MB of memory:
 * With Lotus 1-2-3 + MS Money + Winclock running concurrently, OS/2 Warp is 7 percent faster than Windows 3.1
 * With Lotus 1-2-3 + Quicken + Winclock running concurrently, OS/2 Warp is 11 percent faster than Windows 3.1
 * With Lotus 1-2-3 + Ami Pro + Winclock running concurrently, OS/2 Warp is 7 percent faster than Windows 3.1

Printing in OS/2 Warp is significantly faster than in Windows 3.1:
 * Printing on an HP560C printer using WordPerfect for Windows 3.1 is approximately 40 percent faster under OS/2 Warp versus under Windows 3.1 in a multitasking environment (multitasking consisted of downloading a file from CompuServe while printing)
 * On an HP560C, printing using WordPerfect for Windows is 30 percent faster in OS/2 Warp (with no multitasking)

When comparing the products for read and write times, OS/2 Warp is significantly faster. We tested various record sizes in random and sequential format. Attached below are some of the results in KiloBytes per Second (KBS). For all of the tests, we used a cache of 256 KB.


 * Performance Test Results

When reading a 200-byte record in a random read: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW            148       9       7       7       6       5       4 OS/2 Warp      291      12      11      10       8       8       8 Percentage      97      33      57      43      33      60     100 that Warp is faster

When reading a 2 KB record in a random read: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW           1566      93      78      70      62      53      40 OS/2 Warp     2319     115     102      94      93      88      79 Percentage      48      24      31      34      50      66      97 that Warp is faster

When reading a 512-byte record in a sequential read: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW            563     641     654     643     638     631     622 OS/2 Warp      617     682     682     707     711     697     688 --- Percentage      10       6       4      10      11      10      11 that Warp is faster

When reading a 4 KB record in a sequential read: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW            592     710     714     714     707     693     691 OS/2 Warp     2072     862     878     492     891     883     888 Percentage     250      21      23     -45      26      27      29 that Warp is faster

When writing a 200-byte record in a random write: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW             76       6       5       4       4       3       3 OS/2 Warp      184       8       8       7       6       5       6 Percentage     142      33      60      75      50      67     100 that Warp is faster

When writing a 512-byte record in a random write: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW            287      32      29      27      24      18      13 OS/2 Warp      306      39      37      35      33      33      33 Percentage       7      22      28      30      38      83     154 that Warp is faster

When writing a 200-byte record in a sequential write: File size ---> 256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M =================================================== WfW            221     149     147     148     150     148     148 OS/2 Warp      314     314     221     314     310     302     301 --- Percentage      42     111      50     112     107     104     103 that Warp is faster

When writing a 512-byte record in a sequential write: File Size

256K     1M      2M      4M      8M     16M     32M ==================================================== WfW            353     361     363     363     361     357     355 OS/2 Warp      517     620     623     373     622     623     359 Percentage      46      72      72       3      72      75       1 that Warp is faster


 * Performing an Everyday Task

To truly compare the performance of Windows for Workgroups to OS/2 Warp in 4 MB, we suggest that you compare the time and the number of steps it takes to perform an everyday task on a Windows system using existing applications, versus what it takes using the OS/2 Warp BonusPak applications on a system that has been Warped.

In this scenario, the user faxes a memo to a business associate, then gets back to doing something else. Windows 3.11 or OS/2 Warp                         Windows for Workgroups 3.11 -                        ---

1. Open address book              1. Start application 2. Drag business cards onto       2. Select File from pull-down menu document 3. Drag document to fax machine   3. Select Open 4. Click on OK for cover sheet    4. Select Document 5. Do other work                  5. Click on OK                                    6. Wait for the document to open 7. Select File from pull-down menu 8. Select Printer Setup 9. Select the fax printer 10. Click on OK                                   11. Select File from pull-down menu 12. Select Print 13. Click on OK                                   14. Key in phone number and cover sheet information 15. Click on OK                                   16. Wait until faxing is over 17. Close application 18. Do other work
 * OS/2 Warp Makes the Difference

We have presented performance data where OS/2 Warp performs better than WfW and Windows 3.11. We understand that it is possible to create other operating environments that achieve other performance results.

The operating system you choose really does make a difference. We encourage you to choose the reliable, stable, proven operating system that protects your existing investments and gives you the ability to exploit future technology -- OS/2 Warp.

IBM PC Company Launches Internet World-Wide-Web Site
In tandem with its fall product launch, IBM Personal Computer Company has introduced a new service on the Information Superhighway -- a new site on the Internet World-Wide Web, enabling the 20 to 30 million Internet users worldwide to easily obtain IBM PC product and marketing information.


 * How to Access

The IBM PC Company World-Wide Web site is accessible through the IBM Home Page (http://www.ibm.com), or directly via the address "http://www.pc.ibm.com".


 * Contents

The new site contains:
 * Product information -- family overviews and product spec sheets for all currently marketed products
 * Product photographs
 * IBM HelpWare information
 * Information on where to buy products, including PC Direct and Dealer locator number
 * Articles about what's new
 * User feedback survey.


 * Other E-Mail Services

Product, support, and where-to-buy information is also available on the Prodigy, America Online, and CompuServe services.

New Client/Server Application Development Tools Support Team Environments
Programmers working in teams can write better applications, faster and more efficiently, with application development tools announced by IBM. The new productivity tools provide common resources and services that make it easier for developers to collaborate on projects, share and reuse application code, and quickly incorporate code changes.

VisualGen Team Suite is a set of powerful, workstation-based tools for the rapid development of client/server applications in team environments. Included in this suite are:
 * IBM TeamConnection for OS/2, a new facility that uses object-oriented technology to manage and store application components that are shared during team development;
 * IBM DataAtlas for OS/2, a new data dictionary that provides a central source for creating and maintaining data definitions;
 * A new release of VisualGen, a rapid application development tool for building client/server applications that run on a variety of operating systems;
 * New tools to assist in the analysis and design of applications.

"This announcement responds to customers' needs to manage shared designs, standards and code across the organization," said John Swainson, vice president, Application Development Solutions, IBM. "These powerful tools work in concert, allowing programmers to create enterprise applications that can be executed on a wide range of clients and servers."


 * VisualGen Team Suite

IBM VisualGen Team Suite delivers an advanced LAN-based programming environment for developing business-critical transaction processing applications. It provides a fully integrated visual-programming solution, which includes a LAN-based library, configuration management facility, repository and data dictionary.

Using VisualGen Team Suite, programming teams can develop enterprise client/server applications in less time, with fewer programming errors, and with high levels of data security and integrity. The suite offers the productivity advantages of visual programming by allowing developers to build applications quickly and easily by visually connecting component parts, or iconic representations of the underlying code.

"The value of the VisualGen Team Suite component approach is that it conforms to a wide variety of corporate development environments, leveraging existing skills as well as allowing the choice of the most appropriate tools to re-engineer legacy applications," said Tony Picardi, director of Worldwide Software, International Data Corporation (IDC). "The IBM VisualGen Team Suite object repository has an advantage over relational repositories as it facilitates more efficient navigation to structurally rich information."

The product also incorporates a powerful requirements definition tool that allows systems analysts and application designers to document and organize their development activities and shared data in the LAN repository. A new data modeler and database designer help developers create optimal database designs.

VisualGen Team Suite produces applications that are optimized for use with database, transaction processing and message queuing environments, and provides broad support for the DATABASE 2 (DB2) family of database products, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Information Management System (IMS), and the Message Queuing Series (MQSeries).


 * IBM TeamConnection for OS/2

IBM TeamConnection for OS/2 is both a software configuration management facility and a robust LAN-based object repository that tightly integrates and manages the VisualGen Team Suite development tools. TeamConnection provides project-wide coordination across all phases of the development life cycle. For example, it automates the application build process and packages applications for quick and reliable delivery, as well as provides the underlying connection services for the complete VisualGen Team Suite, COBOL, and the C Set ++ development environments.

IBM Exchange for OS/2, a companion product for TeamConnection, helps customers protect their existing application development investments by enabling them to migrate their data models into TeamConnection.


 * IBM DataAtlas for OS/2

IBM DataAtlas for OS/2 provides a central point of control and standardization for the data definitions of relational databases, hierarchical databases and high-level language applications. Database administrators and data designers can use DataAtlas to create, maintain, and generate data descriptors.


 * VisualGen

A new release of VisualGen, IBM's enterprise client/server application development tool for business-critical applications, allows programmers to develop both client and server code concurrently -- for use on both workstations and the host.

It brings new functionality through support for Windows clients, and C++ application generation for OS/2 and AIX. In addition, IBM has announced its intent to extend VisualGen support to the OS/400 operating system.

"We selected VisualGen as our strategic application development tool," said Ronald J. McEvoy, senior vice president and CIO, Fred Meyer, Inc., Portland, OR. "VisualGen leveraged our investment in existing programming tools. It also allowed us to use our iterative prototyping approach, where we work with our users to continually refine applications during the development process. With VisualGen, our developers can take advantage of cooperative processing. We expect to see a 2 to 1 productivity improvement."


 * Pricing and Availability

The new release of VisualGen will be generally available in December 1994. One-time charges for the VisualGen components are: VisualGen Developer 1.1                                  3,500 USD VisualGen OS/2 Application Generator for OS/2 1.0        5,000 USD VisualGen AIX Application Generator for OS/2 1.0         7,000 USD VisualGen Application Generator for MVS Version 1.0     13,500 USD VisualGen Application Generator for VSE Version 1.0     11,000 USD VisualGen Workgroup Services for OS/2 Version 1.1        1,250 USD VisualGen Services for AIX Version 1.1                   1,250 USD VisualGen Host Services Version 1.1 pricing will be based on group processor size (one-time charge or monthly license charge pricing is available).

Beta testing of IBM VisualGen Team Suite, IBM DataAtlas for OS/2 and IBM TeamConnection for OS/2 is scheduled to begin by year-end 1994. Prices will be announced when the products are generally available.

These new offerings are part of IBM's application productivity family, and are consistent with IBM's enterprise strategy for open distributed computing as described in the IBM Open Blueprint. The Open Blueprint is a structure for a distributed systems environment, and incorporates a wide range of standards. It provides the base upon which to build, run, and manage distributed applications in a diverse multivendor world.


 * More Information

For additional information about IBM's application productivity family, users in the U.S. can call 1-914-766-9155.

IBM's Software Solutions Division provides data management, application development, and workgroup solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs, and host systems.

VisualGen V1.0 Compatible with OS/2 Warp
VisualGen V1.0 has been successfully tested with OS/2 Warp, and is completely compatible. Testing involved development of GUI and non-GUI applications including generation and execution.

IBM and Hughes Network Systems Announce Technical Alliance to Establish Electronic Delivery Services
IBM Corporation, the world's largest software company, and Hughes Network Systems (HNS), the world's largest VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) satellite networking company, today announced a technical partnership to enhance satellite delivery of software, multimedia, and other information. By combining the best characteristics of electronic software distribution methods with the speed and reliability of satellite technology, the partnership will put products into the hands of customers in a fraction of the time it takes to produce and deliver a shrink-wrapped package.

According to the terms of the agreement, IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions will be able to build offerings to market digital information delivery services to corporate customers, resellers, retailers, and consumers based on HNS's DirecPC service.


 * Potential Pilot Services

Potential pilot services include:

o IBM touch screen, interactive kiosks in retail stores, where customers can shop for and order software products, including business applications and games, then replicate onto diskette or  CD-ROM in the store

o Software maintenance delivery, such as "fixes," using IBM's   ServiceLink interface and Hughes' DirecPC service

o Corporate account services such as end-to-end software delivery, distribution, and internal redistribution services

o Comprehensive order fulfillment capabilities, including the ability to customize orders per customer profiles

o Electronic delivery of software, multimedia and other digital information products to resellers and retailers, as "virtual  inventory" for on-demand distribution to their customers

Increased Distribution Efficiency -

"Both IBM and Hughes have led developments in electronic delivery, and have in place proven networks that reach global markets, said Walt Price, vice president, IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions. "In August, IBM announced electronic software distribution using the IBM Global Network. Now we are working with Hughes to beam software via satellite, and to redefine 'delivery' into the next century. For example, IBM expects to distribute up to 80 percent of software maintenance services via satellite by the end of next year."

Pradman Kaul, president and chief operating officer, Hughes Network Systems, said, "Together, our organizations have the potential to increase distribution efficiency, expand the content choices, and improve the way in which products and services are delivered."


 * Core Competencies

Specific core competencies being combined in this alliance include:
 * HNS's market share of over 65% of the interactive VSAT networks worldwide, with over 70,000 VSAT terminals installed
 * HNS's installed base of over 240 networks in 40 countries
 * HNS's 20 plus years experience in satellite and digital communications networking, including the development of the world's first interactive, Ku-band VSAT systems in 1982
 * GM Hughes Electronics' DIRECTV direct-to-the-home, satellite-delivered television, a system currently being deployed nationwide
 * IBM's broad spectrum of delivery capabilities, ranging from physical delivery on traditional media such as diskette, tape, and video, to CD-ROM marketing tools, and electronic packaging and delivery of products
 * IBM's "middleware" products, such as NetView Distribution Manager (NetView DM), which receive and rapidly disperse digital objects, such as software, within a corporate enterprise
 * IBM's central data repositories, which contain 10,000 IBM and non-IBM software and information products
 * IBM's central data acquisition and data management capabilities, with the ability to customize products delivered according to customer profiles, which are continually updated
 * IBM's interactive kiosks, provided by Direct Customer Access and Kiosk Solutions


 * Schedule

IBM and Hughes plan to release details of upcoming services during the first quarter of 1995.


 * About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics, is a global leader in satellite, digital cellular, and enterprise networking technologies. HNS manufactures a variety of VSAT networks for data, voice, and video applications. HNS's Strategy product line includes a full range of internetworking products for use in mission-critical, multi-national networks. HNS also manufactures a universal wireless digital cellular system which supports a variety of applications. Earnings of GM Hughes are used to calculate the earnings per share of General Motors Class II Common Stock (NYSE:GMH).

DCE Hands-On Application Programming for OS/2, AIX, and Windows
In this 5-day workshop, formerly known as "OS/2 DCE for Software Developers 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 is a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on lab work. The student spends a significant portion of the week writing basic DCE client/server programs in the OS/2 2.1 32-bit environment.


 * Objectives

To explore issues affecting the design and implementation of DCE Application Programs from the OS/2 perspective, and to provide an effective learning environment for writing client/server applications using DCE.


 * 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


 * Audience

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.


 * Prerequisites

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


 * Benefits

The workshop provides a broad-based 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 (RPC). The course covers the various aspects of the DCE programming model, including security, naming, time service, interface definitions, etc. The knowledge gained will enable the student to modify existing applications to take advantage of the DCE client/server models.


 * Tuition

2,000 USD


 * Enrollment

To enroll, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322) within the USA, or 1-602-629-2731 from elsewhere, and specify course code CP10640C.


 * More Information

For more information, contact Alice Killebrew, 1-512-823-1501, or fax 1-512-823-3047.

OS/2 DCE Administration Workshop
In this 5-day workshop, students become familiar with the components of OSF DCE Administration by installation, configuration, and administration of DCE for OS/2. This workshop is a combination of 50 percent classroom lectures and 50 percent hands-on lab work. This course reinforces key principles, topics and methods by using diagrams, examples, and coded applications.

This workshop is for personnel responsible for the administration of distributed software computing (DCE). The knowledge gained will assist the administrator in installation, configuration, and administration of DCE for OS/2. This course will also benefit DCE application programmers.


 * Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 * List and describe each core DCE component
 * Describe the inter-relationship of the core DCE components to each other
 * Install and configure the core DCE components
 * Administrate the DCE environment
 * Add users and groups to the DCE cells
 * Administer the DCE namespace
 * Install typical DCE applications


 * Topics
 * Installation of DCE components
 * Configuration of single/multiple machine cells
 * Principle, group, organization, and account management
 * Directory service management and replication
 * Cell security implementation and management


 * Prerequisites

C language programming is a plus.


 * Benefits

The workshop provides a broad-based understanding of the administration, setup, and installation of DCE for OS/2. This workshop combines classroom lectures with laboratory projects to build and maintain an OS/2 DCE cell.


 * Tuition

2,000 USD

Course Code: CG38350C


 * Enrollment

To enroll, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322) within the USA, or 1-602-629-2731 from elsewhere, and specify course code CG38350C.


 * More Information

For more information, contact Alice Killebrew, 1-512-823-1501, or fax 1-512-823-3047.

Designing DCE Applications Hands-On Workshop
In this 4-day workshop, students learn how to design distributed applications using DCE. The workshop focuses on various areas of application design that deserve special consideration when using DCE. The workshop includes code reviews, lectures (approximately 35 percent of the course), and hands-on labs (approximately 65 percent).


 * Objectives

After completing the course, the student should be able to:
 * List and describe the principles involved in designing a distributed application
 * Explain how to involve performance considerations in your design
 * Describe a process to migrate a monolithic application to a distributed application
 * Handle platform-specific considerations for a DCE application
 * Debug in a distributed environment
 * Add error handling in a DCE application


 * Topics
 * Issues in Distributed Design
 * Platform-Specific Application Development Issues
 * Debugging in a Distributed Environment
 * Error-Handling in a DCE Application
 * Designing for Optimal Performance
 * Application Development Tools
 * IBM's future directions with DCE


 * Audience

DCE Application Developer who want to learn more about distributed design techniques and design suggestions.


 * Prerequisites

Experienced C language programming with good working knowledge of DCE APIs.


 * Benefits

The workshop provides a broad understanding of DCE application design for various platforms (OS/2, AIX, Windows, and MVS). The course reinforces key principles, topics, and methods by using diagrams, examples, and coded applications. It combines classroom lectures with laboratory projects to design and build DCE distributed applications.


 * Schedule

Available beginning in January 1995


 * Tuition

1,500 USD


 * More Information

For more information, contact Alice Killebrew, 1-512-823-1501, fax 1-512-823-3047.

First Taligent Book Available
Taligent's Guide to Designing Programs: Well-Mannered Object-Oriented Design in C++ is the first book written about Taligent's operating environment. The book, the first in a new series from Taligent Press, previews Taligent's multi-platform programming environment, explaining object-oriented topics in the following chapters:
 * Object-oriented design guidelines
 * C++ programming conventions
 * Taligent environment programming conventions
 * Taligent environment programming tips and techniques
 * Portability issues
 * Appendix: Class templates

Founded in 1992, Taligent is an independent system software company, owned by Apple, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard. The company is developing system software environments based completely on object-oriented technology. taligent, along with its investors, will license, market, and support its software products worldwide.

For more information about the book, contact Addison-Wesley at 1-617-944-3700, ext. 2278, or Kathleen@AW.COM. The book is available where computer books are sold, or can be ordered by calling 1-800-822-6339. 192 pages; 19.95 USD. ISBN 0-201-40888-0. IBM order number SR28-5585.

Taligent Press is an imprint of Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, a member of IBM's Independent Vendor League. The IVL provides support for individuals and companies who develop and market books, newsletters, magazines, training videos, consulting services, and courseware that support IBM software products. For more information about the IVL, e-mail GailO@vnet.ibm.com.

New OS/2 Books Launched at COMDEX/Fall
Van Nostrand Reinhold is launching nine new books at COMDEX/Fall in Las Vegas:

Running Windows Applications in OS/2: A Power User's Guide, by Ayo Anise, Teresa Beck, and Jean Shortley. A guide to configuring, optimizing, and customizing Windows programs on the OS/2 desktop. Includes migrating Windows applications to the Desktop, DDE, Clipboard, and multimedia support in Windows and OS/2, OS/2 printing facilities, and Windows multitasking and LAN support.

OS/2 and NetWare Programming: Using the NetWare Client API for C, by Lori Gauthier, Morgan Adair, and Wayne Taylor. Guide for programmers and network implementers working with NetWare Requester for OS/2, Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX), and the NetWare server architecture. Includes NetWare directory, communication, QMS, bindery, file system, and connection services.

OS/2 C++ Class Library: Power GUI Programming Using C Set ++, by Kevin Leong, William Law, Robert Love, Hiroshi Tsuji and Bruce Olson. A guide to OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming using the IBM C Set ++ interface.

Dynamic Data Exchange for OS/2 Programmers, by Glenn T. Puchtel. Guide to developing DDE applications. Includes Hungarian notation, a comparison of the OS/2 and Windows implementations, inter-application data exchange, and other programming tips. Disk included.

Lotus Notes Release 3 in the OS/2 Environment, by Tony Walsh. A guide for network and system integrators on using Lotus Notes and supported products.

OS/2 Presentation Manager GUI, 2nd Ed., by Graham C. E. Winn. Updated for new 32-bit programming, drawing primitives, text alignment, font dialog, and palette manager functions. Disk included.

Other new books include:
 * Open Systems for Better Business: Something Ventured, Something Gained
 * The Multimedia Casebook
 * Cross-Platform Software Development

For more information, contact Dianne Littwin at 1-212-780-6134, e-mail: 74323.2132@CompuServe.Com.

Van Nostrand Reinhold, a leading supplier of books about OS/2 and related products, is a member of IBM's Independent Vendor League (IVL). The IVL supports individuals and companies who develop and market books, newsletters, magazines, training videos, courseware, and consulting services for OS/2 and other IBM personal software products.

This news release is from the IBM Independent Vendor League (IVL)'s News Service, and may be freely copied and distributed. For information about the IVL, call 1-203-452-7704, fax 1-203-268-1075, or e-mail GailO@VNET.IBM.COM.

IVL News Service Internet: IVLINFO@VNET.IBM.COM

"OS/2 Warp Unleashed" Available Soon
The third and latest book in the OS/2 Unleashed series will be available in January. OS/2 Warp Unleashed, by David Moskowitz, David Kerr, and 12 others, is a collaborative effort resulting in over 1,300 pages of facts and tips about OS/2 Warp installation, configuration and setup, tuning, the Workplace Shell, commands, REXX, running DOS and Windows applications, printing, multimedia, files, the applets, networking, and troubleshooting.

New chapters have been added about the new Warp Internet Access Kit and about mobile and personal computing. Significant updates have been made to the chapters on installation, configuration, networking, and multimedia. A companion CD-ROM contains over 100 MB of commercial demonstration software, test-drives, utilities, shareware, sample REXX programs, and resource information.

Featured author David Moskowitz is President of Productivity Solutions, an OS/2 training and consulting service. The book is published by Sams Publishing, division of Macmillan Computer Publishing. Both companies are members of IBM's Independent Vendor League (IVL). The IVL supports individuals and companies who develop and market books, newsletters, magazines, training videos, courseware and consulting services for OS/2 and other IBM personal software products.

For more information about OS/2 Warp Unleashed (ISBN 0-672-30545-3), contact Productivity Solutions at 1-800-695-8642, 1-610-631-5685, fax 1-610-631-0414, or e-mail 74431.1016@CompuServe.Com.

How to Join the IBM Developer Assistance Program
The IBM Worldwide Developer Assistance Program (DAP) is open to all developers of IBM Personal Software-based products. These products include applications and tools for PC-DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, and LAN Systems. In addition, the DAP is now open to developers interested in producing applications and tools that exploit OS/2 for PowerPC. THe DAP is designed to provide a broad range of services for this growing and increasingly diverse development community.

The Worldwide DAP has a number of extensions that offer customized services for specific developer needs. Your eligibility for a specific service depends on the type of products you are developing. Some services vary by country.


 * Worldwide Services

Worldwide DAP services are available to all developers of Personal Software-based products. These developers include corporate programmers producing in-house applications, MIS professionals, consultants, educators, industry analysts, government agencies, and others with an interest in PC-DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, LAN Systems, and now OS/2 for PowerPC application development.

DAP services include a variety of technical, business, and marketing support activities, such as:
 * Technical support through IBM OS/2 forums on CompuServe
 * The opportunity to participate in early-code programs
 * Access to OS/2 Custom Application Porting Workshops and LAN Systems Workshops
 * Technical conferences
 * Product announcements

Worldwide Developer Assistance Program membership is open to individuals, with no company or product prerequisites. Enrollment is done electronically through either the CompuServe information service or Internet. On CompuServe, enter GO OS2DAP and complete the online application form. On Internet, FTP to DAP.SVO.COM (192.195.29.5). Log on using a guest account (GUEST1, ..., GUEST10) and password of DAP4ME, and complete the online application, WWDAP.TXT.

In addition to Worldwide Services, you may be eligible for extensions such as Commercial Services and Premier Services. To see if you qualify for these other programs, refer to the following descriptions and enrollment instructions.


 * Commercial Services

Commercial Services are available only to software vendors in the U.S. who are developing or marketing IBM Personal Software-based products for commercial release.

In addition to the Worldwide DAP services, Commercial Services members receive additional services in support of their product development and marketing activities:
 * Online technical support at no charge
 * Defect support for all warranted products that are supported by IBM support centers
 * Complimentary access to the online database of Personal Software-based development tools
 * Complimentary subscriptions to OS/2 Developer magazine
 * Discounts on IBM Personal Software products

Offerings available to assist Commercial Services members in their marketing activities include:
 * IBM OS/2 and LAN Systems Application Directory
 * IBM OS/2 and LAN Systems Development Tools Guide
 * Sources and Solutions catalog
 * "READY! for OS/2" Certification Mark
 * "READY! for LAN Systems" Certification Mark
 * IBM Direct Marketing Center

To enroll in the Commercial Services extension, call 1-407-982-6408 or fax to 1-407-998-7610, and ask for the Commercial/Premier Services DAP Application form. You or your company must be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned product.

Premier Services

Premier Services are available only in the U.S. They are for software developers who are marketing or have committed to develop software products that provide native (32-bit API) support for OS/2, LAN Systems products, or OS/2 for PowerPC. Products that exploit object technologies like SOM and OpenDoc are also eligible.

In addition to the Worldwide Services and Commercial Services extensions, Premier Services members have voice access to an advocate in IBM who can assist them with various development and marketing activities that are offered exclusively to Premier Services members.

To enroll in the Premier Services extension, call 1-407-982-6408 or fax to 1-407-998-7610, and ask for the Commercial/Premier Services DAP Application form. You or your company must be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned product.


 * Developer Assistance Program Contacts Worldwide

IBM Developer Assistance Programs exist in several geographic areas around the world. For information about the DAP in your area, consult the following list of contacts. Geographic Area                         Voice Phone ---                         ---

Asia/Pacific countries (except Japan)   65-225-2617

Brazil                                  55-192-65-8057

Canada and the Caribbean                1-905-316-2996 (Fax: ask for document 75112)         1-800-465-3299

Europe, Middle East, and Africa         44-256-51136

Japan                                   81-3-3279-8231

Latin America and South America         525-580-4267

IBM Canada OS/2 Developer Assistance Programs
Three program offerings are available to Canadians who are interested in developing applications for OS/2 2.x.


 * Worldwide DAP

The Worldwide Developer Assistance Program (DAP) provides technical support to OS/2 developers via CompuServe forums. The support, provided by IBM in Boca Raton, Florida, includes DOS, OS/2, and LAN Systems.

Anyone can sign up for the Worldwide DAP. On CompuServe, type GO OS2DAP and fill in the online application form.

To obtain a CompuServe userid, call 1-800-524-3388 (from Canada and the USA), and ask for representative 239 for a free introductory membership.

The Worldwide DAP also offers exclusive access to DAPTOOLS, a private tools repository. The tools include various utilities, debugging tools, small applications with source examples, and programming documentation. The tools were originally developed for IBM internal use, and have been re-licensed for the exclusive use of DAP members.

Worldwide DAP questions can also be addressed on Internet through the userid wwdap@vnet.ibm.com.


 * Canadian OS/2 DAP

This program, managed by IBM Canada in Markham, Ontario by Ms. France Loubier, includes:


 * Informational mailings, sent every six to eight weeks, to keep you informed about OS/2 and LAN Systems development tools.
 * Eligibility to purchase beta-code offerings when available.
 * Selected promotions that provide discounts on development-related products by IBM and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).
 * An education discount from IBM Education Services. The discount is 10 percent for a maximum of 5 people per company.
 * Information about workshops, seminars, and conferences.
 * Marketing programs to assist you once your product is ready to market. Certification programs exist for OS/2, DOS, or Windows applications that run under OS/2 2.1 or LAN Server 3.0. Once certified, you will receive camera-ready artwork of the appropriate certification marks.
 * Registration for a key contact who must be developing an OS/2 application with a business plan for its release, either in-house or into the marketplace.

To enroll in the Canadian OS/2 DAP, send a fax to (Ms.) France Loubier, 1-905-316-2535, or send a note to floubier@vnet.ibm.com.


 * The Developer Connection for OS/2

Volume 4 is now available for 75 CDN for a single issue. A four-issue subscription (covering one year) costs 225 CDN.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 is a program that delivers the most current information, tools, and pre-release code available from IBM and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to developers in support of their continuing application development on the OS/2 platform.

The cornerstone of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is two CD-ROMs plus The Developer Connection News. The CD-ROMs and newspaper are updated and released four times per year.

The Developer Connection CD-ROMs contain pre-release programs that are licensed for 120 days or until the next Developer Connection CD-ROM is available, whichever comes first. Canadian DAP members will be notified of the next release via the regular mailing, and there are postings on CompuServe.

To use the CD-ROM, you must have a CD-ROM drive attached to your computer system, with the necessary drivers that work under OS/2 2.x. The Developer Connection News lists the OS/2-supported CD-ROM drives; additional device drivers are available from third-party vendors.

The Developer Connection also operates a forum on CompuServe that provides fast, responsive answers to your questions and problems.

To order The Developer Connection for OS/2 in Canada, call 1-800-561-5293.


 * Certification Programs

Canadian DAP members can certify their applications as compatible with OS/2 or LAN Server. The process entails self-certification. For each product that you want to certify, the certification package sells for 30 CDN plus applicable taxes. After receiving the package, you do the self-certification test, and then send it to IBM for verification, along with a not-for-sale copy of the product you are certifying.

To start the process of certifying your applications, call 1-800-992-4777 and request the appropriate package:

To certify ...               Ask for ...

OS/2 applications            OS/2 certification package

DOS applications             DOS certification package

Windows applications         Windows certification package

LAN Server 3.0 applications  LAN Server 3.0 certification package

IBM Certification Program              1-800-992-4777 IBM Developer Connection for OS/2      1-800-561-5293 IBM Customer Assistance Group          1-800-465-1234 IBM DB/2 Developer Assistance Program  1-800-627-8363 IBM Direct                             1-800-465-7999 IBM Education Services                 1-800-661-2131 IBM HelpFax                            1-800-465-3299 IBM Publications                       1-905-316-7000 CompuServe                             1-800-848-8199 IBM Canada OS/2 BBS:         Montreal  1-514-938-3022 Toronto  1-905-316-4255 Vancouver 1-604-664-6464
 * Phone Numbers in Canada

The IBM Developer Assistance Program in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
As the computer industry shifts to new forms of development to meet the demands of client/server computing, the abilities of the software developer also need to evolve and expand. Fully exploiting the power and potential of the latest advanced operating systems, together with related products and technologies, places heavy demands on developers.

For software developers using IBM's OS/2 and OS/2-based products, the IBM Developer Assistance Program in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA DAP) meets these demands, and provides much more besides.

The EMEA DAP is open to any developer in EMEA who is actively developing for OS/2, be it a device driver, a commercial product, a line-of-business application, or a set of SOM objects.

Join the EMEA DAP and move into the fast lane of OS/2 development!


 * Bulletin-Board Service and CD-ROMs

As a DAP member, you can access our dedicated EMEA DAP Bulletin Board Service (BBS) and benefit from the wealth of tools, information, and advice that we make available.

The BBS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It enables fellow OS/2 developers around the world to exchange ideas and information, getting rapid responses from the experts. Support is provided by our own OS/2 Certified Engineers, developers in the IBM programming labs, and even other DAP members.

Our electronic repositories provide a comprehensive collection of many IBM-developed OS/2 tools, documentation, fixes, sample code, electronic newsletters, news items, and marketing material to support your development efforts. We periodically mail out the latest offers to EMEA DAP members, as well as DAP Library CD-ROMs, which conveniently package together much of the information available on the bulletin board, making this information readily accessible.

In order to make the BBS connection affordable for the developer, we have installed local systems in many countries throughout EMEA, which shadow the central BBS machine in Basingstoke UK. Members of the DAP in those countries now no longer need to make an international telephone call to connect to the DAP BBS. Local access to the DAP BBS will be provided in more countries in the near future.

And what's more, it is all currently free of charge!


 * Discounts

Selected promotions and discounts may be available when purchasing IBM PC hardware, OS/2 software, and OS/2-related publications. These discount programs vary by country, and your local IBM DAP contact will be pleased to tell you if such a program is available in your country.


 * Technical Seminars

Technical seminars are held several times per year in different countries, and the DAP program provides early information to members about the dates and venues. These seminars are an excellent way to learn about the latest developments in OS/2, and talk directly with the IBM developers themselves.


 * HelpFax

IBM HelpFax is an automated document-delivery system available on demand from your telephone, 24 hours a day. HelpFax offers a wide variety of information about IBM products and services, including "What's New", "Operating Systems", "Networking", "Database and Client/Server", through to "Marketing Brochures and Announcements". Your chosen documents will be sent directly to your specified fax machine.


 * Application Marketing

IBM support does not end once you have developed your product ... We have a variety of marketing programs to help you market your OS/2 product to the OS/2 community around the world. Most are free, but others are available at a nominal charge to help cover costs. Details about the current programs will be posted on the BBS or mailed out.


 * CompuServe Support

The IBM Worldwide Developer Assistance Program provides a complimentary service which is open to individuals without company or product prerequisites. Worldwide DAP services include a variety of technical, business, and marketing support services, provided through CompuServe. Enrollment is done electronically through either the CompuServe information service or by requesting an enrollment form from Internet.


 * Programming Tools and Information

The EMEA DAP, through the BBS and DAP Library CD-ROMs, provides developers with the latest OS/2 programming tools and information that are generally (freely) available. An essential complement to our services is The Developer Connection for OS/2, which provides additional professional tools, utilities, product demos, information, and sample code from IBM and others.

For a low-cost subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2, you will receive four quarterly updates in the form of a CD-ROM and a newsletter. Support is provided through The Developer Connection for OS/2 forum on CompuServe, as well as the CF.DEVCON customer forum on the EMEA DAP BBS. Subscriptions to The Developer Connection for OS/2 are available from IBM Direct Services in Copenhagen, Denmark.


 * More Information

To obtain more information about the EMEA DAP, IBM Direct Services, or any other service we offer, please use one of the following means:

HelpFax: If you have a touch-tone telephone, call our IBM HelpFax automated response system in the UK at +44 (0)256 50096. Request document number 33001 for an EMEA DAP application form, or 1000 for the index of documents.

TeleFax: +44 (0)256 336778

Internet: emeadap@vnet.ibm.com

Post: IBM Developer Assistance Program Normandy House, PO Box 32 Alencon Link, Basingstoke Hants. RG21 1EJ, England

IBM Device Driver Support Center
If you are developing a device driver for OS/2, you need to know about the IBM Device Driver Support Center, your one-stop shopping for:
 * Worldwide device-driver developer support
 * The DUDE, a dedicated BBS providing up-to-the minute information solely for device-driver developers, as well as problem assistance. The BBS phone number is 1-407-982-3217, with settings 8, N, 1, and transmission rate 9600 bps.
 * Contact the DUDE for more information about:
 * Logo program
 * Test program
 * Driver distribution program
 * DUDE-ads


 * Specialized device-driver development workshops

The DDSC team is in place to support your questions and education needs. The team's voice-mail phone number, available at all times, is 1-407-982-4239.

DB2 Client/Server Developer Assistance Program
ISVs who want to enable their products for DB2/2 should also join the DB2 Client/Server Developer Assistance Program (DB2 C/S DAP). ISVs who join this program get a free copy of DB2/2 for enablement (development and testing) purposes only. In addition, the receive free DB2/2 technical support while they enable their products for DB2/2. To join the DB2/2 C/S DAP, call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA.

CICS OS/2 Developers
ISVs who want to evaluate how their product or service could exploit the capabilities of CICS OS/2 Version 2 can obtain CICS OS/2 V2 code, documentation, educational video, and technical support. The code has a 90-day life, and is for development, test, and demonstration purposes only. Unlimited-life code is available to ISVs who are willing to commit to produce a product or service that exploits CICS OS/2. For more information, contact Fred Holland at 1-301-240-8143, fax 1-301-240-8836.

TCP/IP for OS/2 Developers
ISVs who have products that interoperate with the IBM TCP/IP V2.0 for OS/2 product, or who wish to enable their products to do so, should join the TCP/IP Application Partners Program (TAPP). ISVs who join TAPP get a copy of TCP/IP for OS/2 for enablement (development and testing) purposes only. To join the TAPP, call 1-919-254-2679.

AIX POWER Team
The POWER Team is an exciting program developed just for you, the developer. It is tailored to help you gain access to the IBM tools that can help build and grow your product in the AIX marketplace, using IBM's POWER architecture and the RISC System/6000.

Membership in the POWER Team program allows you to take advantage of a variety of programs, which include:


 * Technical Support

Choose from our menu of special fee-based technical support programs. You may select the type of technical support that is best for your development situation:
 * Porting assistance
 * Ongoing technical support
 * Consulting services
 * Design reviews
 * Performance tuning
 * On-site consulting
 * Benchmarking
 * Remote access to an RS/6000


 * Development

Receive information and tools to assist you in your ongoing development activities:
 * Electronic technical/marketing bulletin board
 * Question-and-answer database
 * Early product information
 * Access to AIX public-domain software
 * Porting information / white papers


 * Equipment

Enjoy the availability of equipment without straining your budget:
 * RS/6000 Developer's Discount Program
 * RS/6000 Leasing Program
 * RS/6000 Rentals


 * Marketing

Expand your marketing opportunities through our programs:
 * AIX Power Solutions Catalog
 * 50-word product description in magazine format
 * Up to 5 pages of marketing / product information via fax
 * Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
 * Call 1-415-855-3333 and request a document or catalog
 * IBM's online databases for AIX solutions


 * Education

Keep your leading edge with information about the latest products, new technologies, and trends:


 * POWER conferences
 * Technical conferences for independent software and hardware developers.
 * AIXpert magazine subscription
 * Quarterly technical publication with a distribution of 25,000
 * Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
 * Seminars / classes


 * Information

Learn about the many programs and facilities that IBM has to offer. Making it easier for you to work with IBM is an important goal of this program. POWER Team members receive technical, business, and marketing information on a regular basis.


 * Who is Eligible?

The POWER Team is intended for developers working on products for commercial release. You are eligible to participate in the program if:

o You are currently developing products for AIX and the RISC System/6000 o You are currently marketing AIX or UNIX products.


 * More Information

For more information, call the POWER Team information line at 1-800-222-2363 within the USA, and request additional information and a membership application.

Become a member of the POWER Team, and work with IBM to expand your sales and marketing opportunities, take advantage of the technical support and equipment offerings, and keep on the leading edge of new technologies.

AS/400 Partners in Development
Partners in Development builds on the ASsociation/400 business partner support program. Through Partners in Development, IBM will provide extensive technical support from the AS/400 Software Partner Lab in Rochester, Minnesota, and at application support centers around the world.

Because ASsociation/400 is the primary communication vehicle for the new Partners in Development organization, the entry membership fee for ASsociation/400 for 1994 has been reduced to 250 USD per year.

Technical support will include hands-on courses on product strategies, early development for unannounced products, and post-announce product issues. It will include courses for developers seeking to exploit emerging technologies, including:
 * Client/server implementation
 * Object-oriented programming
 * Multimedia
 * Imaging
 * Fax and mobile network access
 * Integrated Language Environment (ILE) assistance
 * OS/400 assistance

Customized courses also will be offered at vendor sites. In addition, Partners in Development has a toll-free phone number, 1-800-365-4426, extension 400, through which independent software vendors can get immediate help finding the appropriate person to assist with any AS/400 matter.

Partners in Development also will assist in vendors' marketing and delivery programs. For example, vendors will be able to work with the Rochester lab's fulfillment center on their system configuration proposals for customers, and to get their offerings included in IBM configuration proposals. In addition, they will be able to have their offerings pre-loaded in systems shipped directly from IBM. Assistance is also available to business partners using the IBM AS/400 Portable One, a full-function, portable model.

AS/400 Partners in Development also includes electronic access to IBM developers through ASsociation/400 On-Line. The interactive service provides all schedules, new offerings, and changes via a regular newsletter and special mailings. It also includes developers' forums, question-and-answer access to IBM technical support staff, bulletin boards, and computer industry trade articles.

On-line support also will be available to vendors seeking to enhance their marketing efforts with IBM's new Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS). PSAS is a portable configurator and a suite of automated selling tools with leading-edge graphics that runs on PC laptop or notebook computers.

Membership in ASsociation/400 continues to provide its members with benefits including developer support and two free software licenses per year for IBM software development tools and products such as ImagePlus and Ultimedia. ASsociation/400 members also receive education discounts and developer leases.

Object Connection for VisualAge
The Object Connection is a program for fostering an "objects" aftermarket for IBM's new VisualAge development system. It is designed to help you develop and sell VisualAge objects, or parts, for the open market. These parts must be written to the interface specifications provided in the IBM manual titled "Construction from Parts Architecture: Building Parts for Fun and Profit".


 * Who Can Join?

Enterprises interested in assessing the prospect of building VisualAge objects (or parts) from the open market are eligible for membership in the Object Connection.


 * Object Connection Services

Members are entitled to:
 * A development license for VisualAge at very favorable terms
 * Marketing assistance
 * Technical support
 * access via an 800 phone number to VisualAge Technical Consultants on a call-back basis
 * technical documentation updates
 * interactive technical support on CompuServe


 * More Information

To join, call VisualAge's Object Connection Program at 1-800-IBM-CARY (1-800-426-2279) within the USA, and request a program information package and membership application. Fill out the application form and return it to the Object Connection Program. The program manager will call you for a telephone interview.

PenAssist Program
The IBM Pen Developer Assistance Program (PenAssist) is designed especially for the developer of pen software. The program is tailored to help you develop applications in the emerging technology.


 * PenAssist Programs

Membership in the PenAssist program allows you to take advantage of a variety of programs:
 * Access to IBM test centers
 * Located in Palo Alto CA and Atlanta GA
 * Equipped with an IBM PS/2 and digitizing pads. The PS/2 has PenDOS SDK and Pen for OS/2 installed.
 * Electronic mail. Enrolled developers can send to and receive messages directly from the software developers' support organization.
 * IBM pen software CompuServe forum, a forum for pen and mobile systems. IBM monitors this forum and provides responses to inquiries.
 * Special software discounts:
 * PenDOS SDK
 * Pen for OS/2 SDK
 * Pen development tools
 * Special hardware discounts:
 * Special prices on pen hardware from IBM and other manufacturers.
 * Eligibility to receive a 50 percent discount on selected IBM printers and features.
 * Notification of special promotional offerings.
 * IBM Fax Information Service
 * Provides immediate information about IBM's pen and mobile software systems and other IBM products and services.
 * Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge.
 * Marketing
 * Pen application catalog
 * Personal Computer Company BBS - applications will be listed in this database at no additional charge.
 * Business-show support
 * A single point of contact will be provided to assist with reviewing development and marketing relationships.


 * Who is Eligible?
 * Developers of pen applications
 * Developers of commercially available applications
 * Corporations developing pen applications for their own use.


 * More Information

For more information about PenAssist, call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA, or fax to 1-404-835-9444.

Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2
Q1. What is The Developer Connection for OS/2?

A1. The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual subscription program for application developers. Its purpose is to deliver: licenses to   developers for toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, and sample code; licenses to the latest pre-release code, so developers can prepare for and simulate future environments; and the most up-to-date versions of technical documentation about OS/2.

The Developer Connection for OS/2 consists of four issues (CDs and a   newsletter) delivered over the course of one year, plus access to    The Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe until the subscription expires.

For those subscribers who are not members of CompuServe, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TalkLink (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services), and Internet support by addressing your questions and comments to   devcon@vnet.ibm.com.

Q2. What does The Developer Connection cost?

A2. An annual subscription entitles the subscriber to four issues of the CD(s) and newsletter, plus access to a private section of the CompuServe OS2DF2 forum.

Customers may also purchase additional licenses, which allow for making one additional copy of the contents of the four issues of the CD(s) and newsletters and one additional license to use the code delivered on the CDs.

In the USA, prices are:

Annual          Additional Subscription    License

Regular                199 USD         75 USD Price

DAP Commercial/        119 USD         45 USD Premier Price

Student/Faculty        119 USD        not available Price

In Canada, prices are:

Annual Subscription 225.00 CDN (same price for DAP members) Additional License  no charge

In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, prices are:

Annual           DAP Discount Currency            Subscription      Price

Austrian Schilling      2.669,00          1.599,00

Belgian Franc           7.951,00          4.763,00

British Pounds            150,00             90,00

Danish Kroner           1.497,00            897,00

Dutch Gylden              339,00            257,00

Finnish Finmarks        1.337,00            801,00

French Francs           1.309,00            784,00

German Marks              380,00            228,00

Greek Drachmas         55.305,00         33.132,00

Irish Pounds              159,00             95,00

Italian Lire          335.229,00        212.810,00

Norwegian Kroner        1.651,00            989,00

Portuguese Escudos     38.578,00         23.111,00

Spanish Pesetas        30.592,00          8.327,00

Swedish Kroner          1.803,00          1.080,00

Swiss Francs              337,00            202,00

Israel (currency USD)     217.00 USD        130.00 USD and Turkey

Q3. If I belong to the DAP, do I get a discount?

A3. Members of US Commercial Services or US Premier Services within the US Developer Assistance Program may purchase The Developer Connection at a reduced price, 119 USD for an annual subscription and 45 USD for each additional license. US members of the Worldwide DAP, however, purchase The Developer Connection at the regular 199 USD price.

European DAP members may purchase The Developer Connection at a   reduced rate. When members call to order, the operators will give the reduced price in the appropriate currency.

Q4. What does The Developer Connection CD contain?

A4. The CD(s) contains pre-release versions of many IBM OS/2 and LAN products, internal development and productivity tools, bitmaps, and demos of products from IBM and others. Each CD also includes the latest release level of The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, the Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit. In addition to these programs, the CD contains sample source code that can be used to develop your own applications. The CD also contains thousands of pages of   documentation, with a search facility.

Q5. What advantages do I get from the CompuServe forum for DevCon that I didn't have before?

A5. Subscribing to The Developer Connection entitles you to access the private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on   CompuServe. IBM developers will be answering questions and carrying on dialogs with subscribers on a full-time basis and will respond to   your comments/issues/questions on a timely basis.

Q6. How many copies of DevCon do I have to subscribe to for my   company? I have many programmers, do I have to buy one for each?

A6. After your company has purchased its initial subscription to The Developer Connection, you may buy as many additional licenses as you want. For each additional license you order, 4 times over the year you will receive the current newsletter and a Proof of Additional License certificate, which entitles you to make one additional copy of the contents of the current CD volume. Additional licenses work best for Local Area Network development environments. (Example; If   you have 10 developers on a LAN, you could buy one regular license    and 9 additional licenses.)

Q7. I've heard that the DevCon program will grow in the future. What will I see over the next year?

A7. The Developer Connection for Image Plus Visualinfo was just recently announced. Future direction for The Developer Connection has not been announced; however, we are considering CDs for specific areas of interest to developers such as: Device Driver Source, AIX, Object Oriented, etc.

Q8. Does my license to use the release-level toolkits contained on   The Developer Connection CD end if I do not renew my subscription at    the end of my annual membership?

A8. In general, the license to use the code on each Developer Connection CD is shipped with the CD and expires 120 days after receipt of that issue or upon receipt of the next CD issue, whichever comes first. However, your licenses to the following toolkits continue beyond expiration of your subscription: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit. As long as you adhere to the terms and conditions of the agreement, your license to the abovementioned toolkits does not terminate.

Q9. Is the Developer Connection program available outside North America?

A9. The DevCon program has been announced in the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and the Asia / Pacific countries. It is currently available in all of these geographies.

Q10.How do I subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2?

A10.In the US, you can subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2 by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266), 1-303-330-7655(fax).

In Canada, call 1-800-561-5293.

In Brazil, call 0800-111205 (voice), (011)886-3222 (fax)

In Mexico, call 627-2444 (within Mexico City) 91-800 00639 (other locations in Mexico)

To order in Europe, call IBM ISMC in Denmark. Please ensure that you dial the international access code applicable to your country BEFORE dialing the appropriate phone number. Operators speaking the following languages are available. Note that 45 is the country code for Denmark.

Internat. Language Dial code   Number -- --

Dutch:   Denmark=45  +48101400 English: Denmark=45  +48101500 French:  Denmark=45  +48101200 German:  Denmark=45  +48101000 Italian: Denmark=45  +48101600 Spanish: Denmark=45  +48101100

TeleFax: Denmark=45  +48142207

In Asia/Pacific, call 61-2-354-7684 (voice), 61-2-354-7766 (fax). Note that 61 is the country code for Australia.

Q11.The back of the newsletter says "For CompuServe membership   information, call........  You will receive a special introductory    membership for IBM customers". What does the special intro offer include?

A11.The special introductory offer includes: - A brochure with an ID and password - One month of basic services for free - 15 USD of free extended services - Free subscription to CompuServe magazine

To obtain a CompuServe ID, or just to inquire about membership, call one of the following numbers, and ask for Representative 239:

From the United Kingdom, call 0800 289 378 From Germany, call 0130 37 32 From other countries in Europe, call (+44) (+272) 255 111 From the USA, call 1-800-524-3388 From elsewhere, call 1-614-457-0802

Q12.If I have a CompuServe id, how do I gain access to the private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum?

A12.The Developer Connection section on the OS2DF2 forum is the way to   obtain technical support and also to exchange messages, ideas, comments and concerns with The Developer Connection for OS/2 team and forum members.

To obtain access to this private section, send an E-mail note containing your Developer Connection subscription number to the Developer Connection Administrator at CompuServe user id 73423,2767. You will receive notification of access to the Developer Connection section within 2 business days. To access the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the prompt, then select the Developer Connection section.

Q13.Is there any other electronic support for The Developer Connection for OS/2?

A13.Yes, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TalkLink (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial   Services). For more information, customers in the USA may call 1-800-547-1283, and customers outside of the USA should contact their local IBM Marketing Representative.

Support is also available thru the Internet by addressing your questions and comments to devcon@vnet.ibm.com.

Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for OS/2 and the IBM Device Driver Source Kit (DDK) for OS/2
The following list of phone and fax numbers was published in Volume 3 of The Developer Connection News.

The list applies to two products:
 * The Developer Connection for OS/2
 * IBM Device Driver Source Kit (DDK) for OS/2

The phone numbers shown are for ordering both products unless otherwise specified.

To order within the USA:

Call 1-800-633-8266, or fax to 1-303-330-7655.

NOTE: Commercial and Premier Services DAP members in the USA are eligible for a discounted price for The Developer Connection for OS/2. When ordering, be sure to specify that you are a       Commercial and Premier Services DAP member, and give your membership number.

Additional numbers for ordering the IBM Device Driver Source Kit for OS/2: Call 1-407-982-4239, or use the DUDE BBS, 1-407-982-3217.

To order within Canada:

For The Developer Connection for OS/2 and the IBM Device Driver Source Kit for OS/2, call 1-800-561-5293.

To order within Brazil:

For The Developer Connection for OS/2, call 0800-111205, or fax to (011) 886-3222.

For the IBM Device Driver Source Kit for OS/2, call 02-1-800-6120, or fax to 02-1-800-6936. (02 is the country code for Brazil.)

To order within Mexico:

For the Developer Connection for OS/2, call 627-2444 within Mexico City, or +91-800-00639 elsewhere in Mexico.

To order within Asia/Pacific Countries:

Be sure to dial your country's international access code before dialing the listed phone number. 61 is the country code for Australia.

Call +61-2-354-7684, or fax to +61-2-354-7766.

To order within Europe:

If you live outside the USA, Canada, Asia/Pacific countries, Brazil, or Mexico, you can order directly from the IBM Software Manufacturing Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Be sure to dial your country's international access code before dialing the appropriate phone number or fax number listed below. 45 is the country code for Denmark.

Operators speaking the following languages are available. Language  Phone Number Dutch     45-4-810-1400 English   45-4-810-1500 French    45-4-810-1200 German    45-4-810-1000 Italian   45-4-810-1600 Spanish   45-4-810-1100 Fax       45-4-814-2207

Professional Certification Program from IBM for OS/2 and LAN Server
IBM's Personal Software Products division sponsors a Professional Certification Program from IBM for its OS/2 and LAN Server products. To gain certification, individuals demonstrate their proficiency in supporting selected products from IBM's PSP by passing a series of tests.


 * Four Certified Roles

Individuals, rather than organizations, can receive certification in the following roles:

o Certified OS/2 Engineer

Provides the skills to support OS/2 installations and develop expertise in fine-tuning and customizing OS/2 platform systems.

o Certified OS/2 Instructor

Helps candidates teach certified OS/2 engineers through extensive training and testing.

o Certified LAN Server Administrator

Develops the skills necessary to support day-to-day network operations, such as backing up the server, maintaining security, and loading applications.

o Certified LAN Server Engineer

Provides service and support skills for LAN Server networks, including network design, performance tuning, and installation.

o Certified LAN Server Instructor

Enables participants to teach certified LAN Server engineers and LAN Server administrators through extensive training and testing.


 * Testing

Certification testing is administered by Drake Training and Technologies, a worldwide provider of certification testing in the computer industry. Classroom education is offered through the extensive network of IBM Education and Training division and IBM Licensed Education Center locations (in the United States only).


 * More Information

CERT94.ZIP, in the IBM/PSP Marketing Library (lib 8 of the OS2USER forum), contains sample tests, test objectives, and program descriptions for the current programs.

For more information about the PSP Professional Certification Program from IBM, contact Drake Training and Technologies:

United States and Canada                 1-800-959-3926 Germany, Austria, Switzerland,           +49 (0) 211 500 9950 Italy, Eastern Europe United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia,    +44 (0) 71 437 6900 The Middle East, South Africa France, Spain, Portugal, North Africa    +33 (0) 1 4289 8749 Japan                                    +81 3 3269 9620 Australia                                +61 2 414 3666 Latin America -fax request to US:        1-612-896-7020 (include the name Melissa Loh and  phone number 1-612-896-7458)

IBM Independent/International Vendor League
The IBM Independent/International Vendor League (IVL) supports developers of non-software products (books, magazines, training videos, and courses) and providers of consulting services for the same IBM software products (OS/2, etc.). The IVL also helps vendors with technical and marketing support such as their product accreditation program and listings in the IBM Sources & Solutions directory. The IVL offers the IVL News Service, which delivers vendor product announcements and other newsworthy items electronically to the media.

To join the IVL, call 1-203-452-7704, fax 1-203-268-1075, or e-mail GailO@VNet.IBM.Com. IVL members can contact the IVL News Service at IVLInfo@VNet.IBM.Com, or voice/fax 1-407-495-4421.

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This concludes 1994 Issue 14 of IBM SDO Developer Support News. Please let us know how we can improve it; see the beginning of the newsletter for ways to contact us. Thank you!