Operating System/2 Version 2.1 at a Glance
Operating System/2 Version 2.1 at a Glance
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Addressable Memory | 48MB of EMS/XMS memory per application; up to 512MB per application written to the DOS Protect Mode Interface (DPMI) specification |
Addressability | 32-bit |
Preemptive Multitasking | Concurrent processing of multiple applications; fast and easy movement among applications; protection between applications |
Ease-of-Use Facilities | Workplace Shell* an object based user interface, online tutorial, contextual Help, graphical installation |
Applets | Ready-to-use mini-applications for productivity and entertainment |
Programming Languages |
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System Requirements | Intel386** SX (or compatible microprocessor) or higher |
Programming Requirements | OS/2 for Windows requires Windows v3.1 and DOS |
Memory Requirements | 4MB minimum, 6MB or greater recommended; Actual memory required is a function of the working set requirements of the operating system and your applications |
Disk Space Requirements |
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Warranty | Three months |
Service | No-charge service for first 60 days; fee-based offerings available after 60 days Call 1 800 992-4777 |
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Communications Manager/2 at a glance
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System Requirements | Intel286** (or compatible microprocessor) or higher, Intel386** SX (or compatible microprocessor) or higher required for OS/2 2.0 or higher |
Software Requirements | IBM OS/2* Standard Edition 1.3 with CSD 5050 or later, or IBM OS/2 Extended Edition 1.3 with CSD 5050 or later, or IBM OS/2 2.0 or higher |
Memory Requirements | 2MB minimum of system RAM depending on the Communications Manager functions and features that are installed. This memory is in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications |
Disk Space Requirements | Typically 8MB to 10MB for workstations performing tasks such as 3270 emulation. This requirement will vary depending on the features and functions that are installed and configured |
API Compatibility | The Communications Manager products provide upward compatibility for applications that were written to utilize the APIs of OS/2 Extended Edition and Extended Services' Communications Manager |
Emulator Session Limits | The following number of concurrently active emulator sessions are supported: 16 non-DFT 3270 sessions, 5 DFT 3270 sessions, 15 5250 sessions, 16 total sessions |
Communication Line Speeds | The following communication line speeds are supported: 9.6 kbps switched SDLC line, 19.2 kbps leased SDLC line, 64 kbps ASYNC line, 64 kbps ISDN adapter via switched line |
Workstation and Gateway Capacity | Workstations per LAN adapter = 255, LAN adapters per workstation = 2, Active workstations per LAN adapter = 254, Active sessions per gateway = 254 (per PU), Multiple PU 2.0s per workstation = 3 |
Supported Communication | Distributed Function Terminal (DFT) (coaxial), Twinaxial, Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC), Asynchronous (ASYNC), X.25, IBM Token-Ring, IBM PC Network (Broadband and Baseband), Ethernet, ISDN |
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DATABASE 2* OS/2 Version 1 at at glance
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System Requirements | Intel386** (or compatible microprocessor) or higher, with appropriate network adapters for client/server configurations |
Software Requirements | OS/2 2.0 (or higher) with Servicepak level XR6055, or later. Client/Server configurations may require one of the following to provide communications connectivity:
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Memory Requirements | 2MB minimum of system RAM depending on the database client and/or server features that are installed. This memory is in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications |
Disk Space Requirements | 7MB minimum is required to install DB2/2*. This is in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications |
Warranty | Three months |
Service | Available until March 26, 1995 |
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OS/2 Local Area Network Server 3.0 at a glance
Local area networks IBM Token-Ring Network, IBM PC Network Broadband supported and Baseband, Ethernet, other NDIS media
Number of desktop As many as 254 NETBIOS sessions on each of up systems supported to four adapters; maximum number of attached
workstations depends on LAN adapters, wiring characteristics and workstation resources
Network functions Printer, file serially attached device and
program sharing; messaging; remote IPL (DOS and OS/2*); multiple network servers; user logon/password protection; resource administration
Ease-of-use facilities Graphical online help and an installation tool
System Intel386** SX (or compatible) microprocessor or requirements higher, with appropriate network adapters
Software requirements OS/2 2.0 or higher
Memory requirements 2.5MB minimum for entry configuration; 9MB
minimum for Advanced configuration (in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications)
Disk space 7.2MB minimum for Entry configuration; 8.2MB
minimum for Advanced configuration (in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications)
LAN adapters - IBM Token-Ring: IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Busmaster
Server Adapter/A, IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter, IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Adapter/A, IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Trace and Performance Adapter, IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Trace and Performance Adapter/A, IBM Token-Ring Network Adapter/A, IBM Token-Ring Network PC Adapter, IBM Token-Ring Network PC Adapter II, IBM Token-Ring Network PS/2 Model P70 386 Adapter/A - IBM PC Network: IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter, IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A, IBM PC Network Adapter (Broadband), IBM PC Network Adapter II, IBM PC Network Adapter II/A, IBM PC Network Adapter II-Frequency 2, IBM PC Network Adapter II/A-Frequency 2, IBM PC Network Adapter II-Frequency 3, IBM PC Network Adapter - Ethernet Network: IBM PS/2 Adapter/A and NDIS compliant adapters
Warranty Three months
Service No-charge service for 24 months after U.S.
general availability
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LAN NetView* Start Version 1.1 at a glance
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Local Area Networks Supported | IBM Token-Ring Network, IBM PC Network Broadband and Baseband, Ethernet, other NDIS media |
Number of Desktop Systems Supported | As many as 254 NETBIOS sessions on each of up to four adapters; maximum number of attached workstations depends on LAN adapters, wiring characteristics and workstation resources |
Network Functions | Printer, file serially attached device and program sharing; messaging; remote IPL (DOS and OS/2*); multiple network servers; user logon/password protection; resource administration |
Ease-of-Use Facilities | Graphical online help and an installation tool |
System Requirements | Intel386** SX (or compatible) microprocessor or higher, with appropriate network adapters |
Software Requirements | OS/2 2.0 or higher |
Memory Requirements | 2.5MB minimum for entry configuration; 9MB minimum for Advanced configuration (in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications) |
Disk Space Requirements | 7.2MB minimum for Entry configuration; 8.2MB minimum for Advanced configuration (in addition to that required by the operating system and other applications) |
LAN Adapters |
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Warranty | Three months |
Service | No-charge service for 24 months after U.S. general availability |
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NetView Distribution Manager/2 Version 2.0 at a glance
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Software Requirements | OS/2 2.0 and higher or IBM OS/2 Extended Edition 1.3 |
Warranty | Three months |
Service | No-charge service for 24 months after general availability |
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System Performance Monitor/2 Version 2.0 at a glance
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System Requirements | Intel386** and higher or compatible microprocessors |
Software Requirements | IBM OS/2 2.0 or higher. For remote monitoring: IBM OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 Entry or LAN Server 3.0 Entry/Advanced, or LAN Requester 3.0 with Peer Services at monitoring workstation; IBM LAN Server or Requester at monitored workstation (LAN Server 2.0 Entry or LAN Server 3.0 Entry/Advanced) |
Memory Requirements | 2MB for a managing system; .5MB for a managed system |
Disk Space Requirements | 2.7MB for a full install; .5MB for a system with the Distributed Feature installed; 50KB if only the APIs are installed |
Installation | One-step installation from two diskettes |
Distributed Feature | Offered separately- Permits you to copy and distribute code needed to collect performance data from a single remote OS/2 LAN system |
Warranty | Three months |
Service | No-charge service for 12 months from general availability |
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