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

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Author IBM
Date February 8, 1993
OS Version OS/2 2.1
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February 8, 1993

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

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

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

PREREQUISITES

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

INSTALLATION

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

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

ORDERING A DDK

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

Country or Geography                  Ordering Number

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

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

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

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

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

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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

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