IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3
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Author | IBM |
Date | 1990-10-30 |
OS Version | OS/2 1.3 |
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Source | IBMSE13.ANN |
LETNO ZP90-0532 DATE 901030 REVISED 901030 TITLE
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3.
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CUST-LET IBM Announcement Letter No. ZP90-0532 dated October 30, 1990.
See final section for details of availability and limitations.
Title
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3. IBM Operating System/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3
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Abstract
Operating System/2™ Standard Edition (SE) Version 1.3 fulfills IBM's stated intent to deliver in OS/2 Standard Edition a 2MB OS/2 (TM) entry system and to further expand the range of OS/2 capable systems.
A Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 Update will assist application developers to exploit this new function. IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 has been enhanced to provide increased performance with reduced requirements for system memory and fixed disk space. Also provided are:
- Procedures Language 2/REXX, enhanced font support, improved printer device drivers and usability enhancements.
™ Operating System/2 and OS/2 are Trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
General Availability
The General Availability Date for UK English will be December 1990 The following National Language versions will be made available in January 1991. Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
The IBM Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 is planned to be made available in December 1990.
Program Number
Program Numbers:
5601-090 IBM OS/2 SE Version 1.3 (3.5") 70F7415 - UK English 70F7416 - French 70F7417 - German 70F7418 - Italian 70F7419 - Spanish 70F7420 - Danish 70F7421 - Finnish 70F7422 - Norwegian 70F7423 - Swedish 70F7424 - Dutch 70F7425 - Portuguese 5601-090 IBM OS/2 SE Version 1.3 (5.25") 70F7426 - UK English 70F7427 - French 70F7428 - German 70F7429 - Italian 5601-090 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.0, V1.1 or V1.2 to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 (3.5") 87F1791 - UK English 87F1792 - French 87F1793 - German 87F1794 - Italian 87F1795 - Spanish 87F1796 - Danish 87F1797 - Finnish 87F1798 - Norwegian 87F1799 - Swedish 87F1800 - Dutch 87F1801 - Portuguese 5601-090 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.0, V1.1 or V1.2 to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 (5.25") 87F1802 - UK English 87F1803 - French 87F1804 - German 87F1805 - Italian 5601-090 Upgrade from DOS to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 (3.5") 87F1813 - UK English 87F1814 - French 87F1815 - German 87F1816 - Italian 87F1817 - Spanish 87F1818 - Danish 87F1819 - Finnish 87F1820 - Norwegian 87F1821 - Swedish 87F1822 - Dutch 87F1823 - Portuguese 5601-090 Upgrade from DOS to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 (5.25") 87F1824 - UK English 87F1825 - French 87F1826 - German 87F1827 - Italian
5601-090 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 - English to a Language Version (3.5") 87F1835 - French 87F1836 - German 87F1837 - Italian 87F1838 - Spanish 87F1839 - Danish 87F1840 - Finnish 87F1841 - Norwegian 87F1842 - Swedish 87F1843 - Dutch 87F1844 - Portuguese 5601-090 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 - English to a Language Version (5.25") 87F1845 - French 87F1846 - German 87F1847 - Italian 5775-AC1 IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 Distribution and Usage Authorisation DUA 87F1787 - All languages 5775-AC1 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.0, V1.1 or V1.2 to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 DUA 87F1788 - All languages 5775-AC1 Upgrade from DOS to IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 DUA 87F1789 - All languages 5775-AC1 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 - English to a Language Version DUA 87F1790 - All languages 5601-091 IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 70F0567 - Worldwide English 5775-AD9 IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 DUA 87F4467 - Worldwide English 5601-091 Upgrade from IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2 to OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 70F0568 - Worldwide English
Highlights
- Significant performance increase in memory-constrained environments
- Reduced main memory and fixed disk requirements
- Adobe Type Manager (R), ATM (R), and IBM's core set of fonts
- Procedures Language 2/REXX
- Printer Installation, performance, usability and device driver enhancements
- New Program Properties enable simplified application auto start at boot time
- Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 Update
(R) Registered Trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.
Description
Business Solutions
In addition to all previously announced function, IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 provides increased performance over OS/2 SE 1.2. IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 is significantly faster than OS/2 SE 1.2 in memory constrained environments. (A memory-constrained environment is caused when applications overcommit system memory and disk swapping occurs). The minimum system storage required to operate OS/2, including the DOS compatibility mode, has been reduced from 2.5MB to 2.0MB. This reduction will allow many PS/2 (TM1) systems to use the true multitasking of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 without additional storage.
Note: 2.5Mb or greater system memory and a 60Mb or greater fixed disk partition, are recommended for use with the high performance file system.
A new selectable install utility allows IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 to install in less fixed disk storage than OS/2 SE 1.2, freeing more space for user programs and data. The smallest install will require approximately 8.0MB of hard file space and the full install 11.0MB on a system with at least 4Mb of system memory.
Growth Enablement
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 includes Adobe Type Manager and will be shipped with IBM's core set of fonts. Adobe Type Manager accepts Adobe Type 1 outline fonts to provide high quality typographic text in a full range of sizes and styles to all IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 supported printers and displays, providing "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) technology for OS/2 Presentation Manager (PM) applications. Over 600 different typefaces available in Adobe Type 1 Font format can now be used with OS/2.
The thirteen core fonts included with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 are:
- Times New Roman (R1)
- Times New Roman Bold
- Times New Roman Italic
- Times New Roman Bold Italic
- Helvetica (TM2)
- Helvetica Bold
- Helvetica Italic
- Helvetica Bold Italic
- Courier
- Courier Bold
- Courier Italic
- Courier Bold Italic
- Symbol
Adobe Type Manager requires no new application programming interfaces and works with existing OS/2 applications that use Presentation Manager Outline Fonts. IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 will support additional vendor font rendering technologies developed for use with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 includes Procedures Language 2/REXX (REXX). REXX is an easy to learn language designed to aid the writing of clear, structured, interpreted procedures. REXX can provide the data manipulation and procedural logic framework for OS/2 commands and conventional calls to other high-level languages and CMD programs.
The REXX interpreter implements both the SAA level 1 and the SAA level 2 definition of Procedures Language. Because of this, it provides a more portable procedural alternative to OS/2 CMD programming, thus reducing the programming investment for users who require applications which execute in several SAA environments. REXX helps protect programming investment for users who have already developed REXX procedures for other SAA environments. REXX was previously available in OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.2
REXX also has a rich repertoire of arithmetic, string handling and logic operations which can be interpreted by OS/2. Users may use REXX as a personal computing language without requiring a compiler. The extended repertoire in this interpreter can enhance programmer productivity. REXX may also be used to extend an application by creating macros which have a mix of REXX instructions, application specific instructions and OS/2 commands.
The limit on the number of active Presentation Manager windows has been increased 10-20 times over the IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.2 in the same environment.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 remains fully compatible with existing and new OS/2 capable systems and applications.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 provides a new, faster and more efficient print spooler. Also available is a new API which allows applications to configure the spooler for their specific needs without requiring user interaction with the Print Manager.
Users can now elect to install and configure their printer setup at system install time. The install procedure with user prompting creates the appropriate Print Manager configuration.
Enhanced printer drivers for both IBM and non-IBM printers are provided which will support a wide range of user and application environments. These are as follows:
A new IBM Proprinter (R2) driver which provides support for multiple graphics resolutions, multiple paper sources and downloading of code pages (with additional memory). By supporting resident printer fonts this driver has significant performance improvements for text.
An improved HP Laserjet (TM3) Printer Driver for the Laserjet series of printers, supports a variety of fonts including resident fonts, cartridge fonts and downloadable fonts. Significant performance improvements can be obtained by using device fonts.
A device driver which supports current Epson 9 and 24 pin dot-matrix printers. The printer type is selected by model or from generic options.
A Postscript (TM4) device driver supporting numerous specific Postscript printers and generic support for other Postscript printers. It also provides the ability to download Adobe format fonts to give synergy with the new Adobe font support.
A Queue Driver for use specifically in plotting is provided, which improves the appearance of pictures spooled to a vector plotter by reverse clipping the data. Hidden lines and patterns are removed from solid objects that overlap, resulting in a more accurate hard copy of the screen image.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 provides new text window fonts, which allow the user to tailor command line window text to preference. This can display more usable information in the same area or make the original information easier to read.
New Program Properties functions allow the user to define a working set of applications that start up at boot time, eliminating the need for STARTUP.CMD and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 has National Language Support for the following languages: French, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, United Kingdom English.
To support the application developer there is a Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 Update. This product will support the new features and function provided by IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3. New APIs are provided to support the print spooler, drag/drop and spin button functions.
An upgrade will be available for users of IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2.
- (TM1) PS/2 is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
- (R1) Times New Roman is a registered trademark of the Monotype Corporation plc.
- (TM2) Helvetica is a trademark of the Linotype AG and/or it's subsidiaries.
- (R2) Proprinter is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
- (TM3) HP Laserjet is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Corporation.
- (TM4) Postscript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Publications
The Command Reference and Introduction to OS/2 manuals are supplied with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 as online publications, to be selectively installed at system install time, or afterward if desired.
The following publication, made available with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.2, also applies and can be ordered separately in hardcopy form for use with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3:
- 5601-090 (45F0482) IBM OS/2 SE V1.2 Command Reference - English
Technical Information
Specified Operating Environment
Machine Requirements: The minimum hardware configuration for IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 is as follows: One of the following system units with a minimum of 2MB of memory for running OS/2 and DOS applications. The actual amount of memory required is a function of the working set requirements of the operating system and your applications. OS/2 SE V1.3 requires from 8Mb to 11 MB of disk storage depending on the installation options selected. There are typical application scenarios that require significantly greater amounts of memory and DASD storage. Refer to "IBM Operating System/2 Information and Planning Guide" (G360-2650) for assistance in estimating total memory requirements.
Customers should consult documentation for their specific processor(s) to determine available memory options and ordering information.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 supports the following hardware:
- System Units
- IBM Personal System/2 (PS/2) Model 30 286 (8530): Models H01(with 30Mb hard file), H31
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 50 (8550): Model 021
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 50 Z (8550): Model 061
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 55 SX (8555): Models X31, X61
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 60 (8560): Models 041, 071
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 65 (8565): Models 061, 121
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 70 386 (8570): Models A21, M61, 121
- IBM Personal System/2 model 70 486 (8570): Model R21
- IBM Personal System/2 Model P70 386 (8573): Models 031, K61, K21
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 386 (8580): Models 041, 071, 111, 311
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 386 (8580): Models A21, A31, X21, M21
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 90 XP 486 (8590):
- IBM Personal System/2 Model 95 XP 486 (8595):
- IBM Personal Computer AT (R) (5170): Models 099, 239, 319, 339
- IBM Personal Computer AT (5170): Model 068 with fixed disk to make the system unit equivalent to a Model 099.
- IBM Personal Computer XT (TM) (5162): Model 286.
- IBM Industrial Computers (7531 and 7532) Models 111, 041
- IBM Industrial Computers (7541 and 7542) Model 111
- IBM Industrial Computers (7561 and 7562) Model 111
- IBM Industrial Computer (7552) Models 040, 540
- IBM Industrial Computer (7562) Models 40 and 540
- IBM Industrial Computer (7568) Models 40 and 150
- Note: IBM Industrial Computer (7552) Model 040 requires 1.44Mb diskette drive and 20Mb fixed disk drive
- Note: IBM Industrial Computer (7568) Model 040 requires a Disk Module (Feature #6222), a 120 MB Disk Drive (Feature #6223) and a 1.44 MB Diskette Drive (Feature #6229).
- Diskette Drives
- IBM 3.5-inch high-capacity diskette drive (1.44Mb) for the Personal System/2)
- IBM 3.5-inch diskette drive (720Kb) for the Personal Computer AT or PC/XT-286
- IBM 4865, Model 2. IBM Personal Computer 3.5-inch External Diskette Drive (720Kb) for the PC/XT-286 and for the Personal Computer AT
- IBM 5.25-inch high-capacity diskette drive (1.2Mb) for Personal Computer AT and for the XT-286
- IBM 5.25-inch diskette drive (360Kb) for Personal Computer AT and for the XT-286
- IBM 4869, Model 1. IBM Personal System/2 5.25-Inch External Diskette Drive (360Kb)
- IBM Personal System/2 5.25-Inch External Diskette Drive Adapter
- IBM 4869, Model 2. IBM Personal System/2 5.25-Inch External Diskette Drive (1.2Mb)
- IBM Personal System/2 5.25-Inch External Diskette Drive Adapter/A shipped with an IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition device driver
- IBM Personal System/2 5.25-Inch Internal Diskette Drive (1.2Mb) shipped with an IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition device driver
- Fixed Disks
- IBM 20Mb Fixed Disk Drive; standard for PS/2 Model 30 286 H21 Model 50-021 and PC/XT-286; feature for the Personal Computer AT
- IBM 30Mb Fixed Disk Drive; feature for the Personal Computer AT
- IBM 44Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Models 60, 80
- IBM 60Mb Fixed Disk Drive; standard for the PS/2 Model 70 M61, and Model 50 Z; feature for the PS/2 Model 50 021
- IBM 60Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 55 SX
- IBM 70Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Models 60, 80
- IBM 115Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 80
- IBM 120Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 70 (A21, 121)
- IBM 314Mb Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 80
- IBM 120Mb SCSI Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 60, 65, 80, 90 and 95
- IBM 320Mb SCSI Fixed Disk Drive; for the PS/2 Model 60, 65, 80, 90 and 95
- Note: CD-ROM Driver support for the PS/2 Model 90 and 95 is shipped with the hardware.
- Note: The PS/2 2.3 Gb Full Height SCSI Tape Drive available on the PS/2 Model 95 XP 486 as a feature, is supported as a tape backup device by Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 Tape File Backup Utilities.
- Adapter and display combinations listed below:
- IBM Colour/Graphics Monitor Adapter with IBM Colour Display (5153).
- IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter with one of the following displays: IBM Colour Display (5153), IBM Enhanced Colour Display (5154), or the IBM Industrial Graphics Display (7534)
- Note: The EGA with 64Kb of memory will be supported as a CGA (640 x 200, monochrome). Users may want to consider upgrading to a 128Kb EGA, a VGA, or an 8514/A adapter because the lower resolution may be less usable for Presentation Manager.
- IBM PS/2 Display Adapter for IBM Personal Computer AT or XT-286) with an IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503) or an IBM PS/2 Colour Display (8512, 8513, 8514, 8515). IBM 7544 Industrial Graphics Display (640 x 480 resolution)
- PS/2 system unit (Model 30-286, 50, 60, 70 or 80) with an IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503, 8507) or an IBM PS/2 Colour Display (8512, 8513, 8514, 8515).
- IBM PS/2 Display Adapter 8514/A with an IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503, 8507) or an IBM PS/2 Colour Display (8512, 8513, 8514, 8515). IBM 7554 Industrial Graphics Terminal (1024 x 768 resolution in graphics mode)
- IBM PS/2 XGA Display Adapter/A with an IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503, 8507) or an IBM PS/2 Colour Display (8512, 8513, 8514, 8515)
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 supports the previous display adapters as follows:
- The Presentation Manager session supports display adapters in All Points Addressable Mode at the highest possible resolution for that adapter, except in the following cases:
- Support for the EGA adapter with 64Kb will be at a resolution of 640 X 200 in mono mode.
- Support for the PS/2 Display Adapter 8514/A with a 8503, 8512, or 8513 PS/2 Display will be in VGA mode.
- Support for the PS/2 Display Adapter 8514/A with an 8514 IBM PS/2 Colour Display or 8507 IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display, and without the Memory Expansion Kit will be in VGA mode.
- Support for a fully populated PS/2 Display Adapter 8514/A with an 8514 IBM PS/2 Colour Display or 8507 IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display will be at a resolution of 1024 x 768.
- OS/2 mode applications running in sessions outside the Presentation Manager control the mode of the display adapter.
- Note: In a non-Presentation Manager screen group, an IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 application program can use the IBM 8514/A Adapter in Advanced Function (high resolution) mode by issuing 8514/A Adapter Interface calls.
- The Adapter Interface software is contained on a diskette shipped with the 8514/A adapter. Customers using the 8514/A in Advanced Function mode must ensure that the Adapter Interface code is at the correct level for use with Operating System/2. The Adapter Interface level can be determined by running HDIVER.EXE in the HDIOS2 directory.
- Note: The PS/2 XGA Display Adapter/A 8514/A Adapter Interface calls cannot be used in OS/2 full screen or DOS compatibility mode.
- Printers
The following printers have full support for Presentation Manager and non-Presentation Manager applications.- IBM Printers (excluding Postscript capable)
- IBM 3852 Colour Jetprinter Model 2 **
- IBM 4201 Proprinter Model 1 **
- IBM 4201 Proprinter II Model 2 **
- IBM 4201 Proprinter III Model 3
- IBM 4202 Proprinter XL Model 1 **
- IBM 4202 Proprinter II XL Model 2 **
- IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL Model 3
- IBM 4207 Proprinter X24 Model 1 **
- IBM 4207 Proprinter X24E Model 2
- IBM 4208 Proprinter XL24 Model 1 **
- IBM 4208 Proprinter XL24E Model 2
- IBM Laserprinter 4019 Model 001
- IBM Laserprinter E 4019 Model E01
- IBM 5152 Graphics Printer Model 2 **
- IBM 5182 Color Printer Model 1 **
Note: The IBM 5182 Color Printer is supported in mono mode only. - IBM 5201 Quietwriter (R1) Models 1 and 2 **
- IBM 5202 Quietwriter III
- IBM 5204 Quickwriter (R2) Model 1
Note: The Quickwriter is supported in Quietwriter III compatibility mode. - IBM 5216 Wheelprinter Models 1 and 2 **
Note: The IBM 5223 Wheelprinter E is not supported by IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3
Note: - ** These printers are now withdrawn from marketing - IBM 3812 Page Printer
Note: The 3812 is supported in 5152 compatibility mode. - IBM 3816 Page Printer
Note: The 3816 is supported by the 5202 device driver in the Quietwriter III mode. - IBM 4224 Printer Models (3xx) covered in RPQ 8V0428
Note: The 4224 is supported by the 4202 device driver that only provides non-PM application support.
- IBM Printers (excluding Postscript capable)
(R1) Quietwriter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (R2) Quickwriter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
- Epson Printers
- Epson Generic 9-Pin 80-Col
- Epson Generic 9-Pin 136-Col
- Epson Generic 24-Pin 80-Col
- Epson Generic 24-Pin 136-Col
- Epson JX-80
- Epson LX-800
- Epson LX-810
- Epson FX-286e
- Epson FX-850
- Epson FX-1050
- Epson EX-800
- Epson EX-1000
- Epson DFX-5000
- Epson LQ-500
- Epson LQ-510
- Epson LQ-850
- Epson LQ-850 N9
- Epson LQ-950 N9
- Epson LQ-1050
- Epson LQ-1050 N9
- Epson LQ-2500
- Epson LQ-2550
- Hewlett Packard Printers
- HP Laserjet Classic
- HP Laserjet Plus
- HP Laserjet 500 Plus
- HP Laserjet 2000
- HP Laserjet II
- HP Laserjet IID (Duplex)
- HP Laserjet IIP (Personal)
- Postscript Capable Printers
- AGFA Compugraphic 400PS
- AGFA Compugraphic 9400PS
- Apple Laserwriter
- Apple Laserwriter Plus
- Apple Laserwriter Plus V42.2
- Apple Laserwriter II NT
- Apple Laserwriter II NTX
- AST Turbolaser PS-R4081
- Dataproducts LZR 1260 V47.0
- Dataproducts LZR 2665
- Digital LN 03R Scriptwriter
- Digital LPS Printer Server-40
- IBM Laserprinter 4019 Model 001
- IBM Laserprinter E 4019 Model E01
- IBM Personal Page Printer II Model 4216-020 (Note 1)
- Linotronic 100 V38.0
- Linotronic 100 V42.5
- Linotronic 200 V47.1
- Linotronic 200 V49.3
- Linotronic 300 V47.0
- Linotronic 300 V47.1
- Linotronic 300 V49.3
- Linotronic 500 V49.3
- NEC Silentwriter LC-890
- Olivetti LP5000
- QMS ColorScript 100
- QMS PS800
- QMS PS800 Plus
- QMS PS810
- Qume ScripTen
- TI Omnilaser 2108
- TI Omnilaser 2115
- Varityper VT-600
- Wang LCS 15
- Wang LCS 15 Font Plus
- Epson Printers
Note: 1 Support for this device is available by using the DGA Device Support, Program Number 5775-EGA Part Number V66F5551. Support for other Postscript capable printers is provided but only some of the unique printer features may be available.
- Other Printers
- Printers not listed above may be supported if there is an emulation mode such as HP PCL. In this case only some of the unique printer features may be available. All other printers have a very limited support which allows the printing of simple textual data.
- Plotters
- The following plotters have full Presentation Manager support. Non-Presentation Manager applications coded to interface with plotters will run unmodified under Version 1.3. Plotters are supported only in the Operating System/2 mode.
- IBM Plotters
- IBM 6180 Plotter
- IBM 6182 Plotter
- IBM 6184 Colour
- IBM 6186 Colour Models 1 and 2
- IBM 7371 Colour
- IBM 7372 Colour
- IBM 7374 Colour
- IBM 7375 Colour Models 1 and 2
- IBM Plotters
Note: The IBM 6185 and 6187 Plotters will operate in 6186 compatibility mode using the 6186 device driver. Note: The IBM 7371, 7374 and 7375 Plotters are no longer marketed.
- Hewlett Packard Plotters
- HP 7440A ColorPro
- HP 7470A
- HP 7475A
- HP 7550A
- HP 7570A DraftPro
- HP 7580A
- HP 7580B
- HP 7585A
- HP 7585B
- HP 7586B
- HP 7595A DraftMaster I
- HP 7596A DraftMaster II
- Hewlett Packard Plotters
- Keyboard
- IBM Personal Computer AT keyboard for the following Personal Computer AT models: 068, 099, 239, and 319.
- IBM Enhanced Personal Computer keyboard for all PS/2 models, Personal Computer AT model 339, and XT-286.
- Pointing Devices
- IBM PS/2 mouse attached to the system pointing device port
- Serial pointing device
- Microsoft (R) Mouse for IBM Personal Computers, 100ppi
- Microsoft Mouse for IBM Personal Computers, 200ppi
- PC Mouse (TM1) Metagraphics/Mouse Systems, 100ppi
- Visi-On Mouse (TM2) Visi-On Corp., 100ppi
- Parallel pointing device for IBM Personal Computer AT and XT-286
- Microsoft Mouse for IBM Personal Computers, 100ppi
- Microsoft Mouse for IBM Personal Computers, 200ppi
- InPort Microsoft Mouse for IBM Personal Computers AT, XT-286 and IBM PS/2 (for System Units which support OS/2 SE), 200ppi
- Other
- IBM Personal Computer AT Serial/Parallel Adapter Card (A maximum of two parallel ports is supported by IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3.)
- PS/2 Dual Asynchronous Adapter/A (A maximum of three serial ports is supported by IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3.)
- PS/2 Multi-Protocol Adapter/A in asynchronous mode (A maximum of three serial ports is supported by IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3.)
- IBM 80287 Math Co-Processor for Personal System/2, also for Personal Computer AT or XT-286
- IBM 80387 Math Co-Processor (in 80287 mode) for PS/2
- IBM 80387SX Math Co-Processor (in 80287 mode) for PS/2
- IBM PS/2 Micro Channel (TM3) SCSI Adapter
- IBM PS/2 Micro Channel SCSI Adapter with Cache
- (R) Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
- (TM1) PC Mouse is a trademark of the Metagraphics/Mouse systems
- (TM2) Visi-On Mouse is a trademark of the Visi-On Corp.
- (TM3) Micro Channel is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
Supported Hardware for Family Applications:: Assuming there is sufficient memory, display, and other appropriate hardware, a Family application can run on all the system units supported by the Operating System/2 and IBM Disk Operating System Version 3.30 or 4.00. Family Applications are created by using the Family Application Programming Interface of OS/2 and utilities supplied in the Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3.
Programming Requirements: An application developer should purchase the IBM Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3. The IBM Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 is required to create an IBM Operating System/2 application using either the Presentation Manager or Dialog Manager The IBM Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 requires IBM Operating System / 2 Standard Edition Version 1.2 or IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 and accompanying manuals.
Compatibility: With the following exceptions, programs designed to run under IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.2 will run under IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 and do not need to be reinstalled.
- Note: Customers who have compiled programs using IBM FORTRAN/2 Version 1.00 or 1.01, that are to be run on IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3, must get maintenance level 1.02 or higher of IBM FORTRAN/2 and recompile their programs to ensure proper function and correct results.
If the application uses certain subsystem functions such as physical video buffer access, registering of subsystem functions, or character device monitors, it will be required to run in a full-screen OS/2 session. Otherwise, the application can be windowed by specifying it as "Run in a text window" when installing the application under the OS/2 Presentation Manager. Depending on the programming language used to develop applications, some capabilities of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 may not be possible to implement in an application.
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 does not support the SYS utility or the /s option of the FORMAT command. The BACKUP and RESTORE commands are supported in protect-mode only. Programs compiled using the Version 1.2 Presentation Manager will run on Version 1.3 without change.
The DOS environment of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 protects a user's investment in current software by providing the capability to run existing DOS programs, subject to certain limitations described in the IBM Operating System/2 documentation.
Generally, the DOS environment is compatible to a subset of IBM DOS 4.00 function. Support for disk files greater than 32 Mb was included in IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.1, and is available in DOS compatibility mode. The IBM DOS 4.00 support for greater than 25 lines of text mode display and support for additional video modes for PS/2 displays are also available in DOS compatibility mode. The remaining new IBM DOS 4.00 functions, such as the DOS Shell or LIM/EMS, are not supported. The DOS command line interface which resembles the one in DOS 3.30 is also provided. The IBM Operating System/2 Family API allows programs to be written that will run on IBM DOS 3.30, IBM DOS 4.00, IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.1, IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.2, or IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 Many existing DOS applications may be run in the DOS mode of OS/2. Users should be aware that some DOS applications, such as communications and timing dependent programs, may not function properly in the DOS mode of OS/2.
Planning Information
The updated OS/2 Information and Planning Guide (G360-2650) contains planning information, including memory, fixed disk, and system unit requirements for typical OS/2 Version 1.3 systems. Customer Responsibilities: If a customer wishes to use an IBM Conditions of Use program concurrently on more than one machine at a time, irrespective of the size of the medium, he must acquire the number of program packages and/or authorised copies equal to the number of concurrent users of the program. IBM Conditions of Use also apply to Dual Media packages; thus the program in a package may only be used on a single machine at any one time, even though the program may be provided in the package in two different sized media.
Packaging:
The IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 product package contains:
- Conditions of Use
- Either 3.5" or 5.25" Diskettes containing the IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 machine-readable information and device drivers.
- Each of the following:
- Getting Started
- Product Information booklet
- Using Advanced Features
- Keyboards and Code Pages book
- Quick Reference Card
Note: The OS/2 SE Command Reference, supplied with IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 as an online option, is also separately orderable as a hardcopy manual. The version number of this manual is the same as previously (V1.2). The IBM Operating System/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 product package contains:
- Conditions of Use
- Installation Booklet
- Both 3.5" and 5.25" Diskettes containing the IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2/1.3 machine readable information
- Each of the following manuals:-
- Programming Overview
- Programming Guide
- Building Programs
- Control Program Programming Reference
- Presentation Manager Programming Reference Volumes 1 and 2
- Presentation Manager C/2 Bindings Reference
- Presentation Manager Macro Assembler/2 Bindings Reference
- Presentation Manager COBOL/2 Bindings Reference
- Presentation Manager FORTRAN/2 Bindings Reference
- I/O Subsystems and Device Support Volume 1 Device Drivers
- I/O Subsystems and Device Support Volume 2 Presentation Driver Interfaces
- Dialog Manager Guide and Reference
- Dialog Tag Language Guide and Reference
- Dialog Manager and Dialog Tag Language Reference Summary
- Systems Application Architecture Common Access Advanced Interface Design Guide
- Procedures Language/2 REXX Programming Reference
- Technical Update Bulletin
Security, Auditability and Control
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Ordering Information
UPGRADES
Owners of the programs listed below are entitled to upgrade to IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition, Version 1.3 at special upgrade prices:
Program Title | Version |
---|---|
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition | V1.0 |
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition | V1.1 |
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition | V1.2 |
IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition | V1.3 English to a National Language SE V1.3 |
IBM PC/DOS | Any version |
Owners of the products listed below are entitled to upgrade to IBM Operating system/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 at special upgrade prices:
IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2
Note: Refer to the CHARGES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS section for more information relating to upgrade charges.
All upgrades are available from any language or media version of the source product. The order part number applicable is defined by the language of the TARGET product. Customers applying for upgrades directly from IBM should use the Program Upgrade Order Form.
Customers acquiring IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.3 (any language), through an upgrade charge (including a no charge upgrade), will be required to destroy or erase all program material and related documentation of the program for which the upgrade is acquired.
Customers acquiring IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2/1.3 through an upgrade charge (including a no charge upgrade), will be required to destroy or erase all program material and related documentation of the program for which the upgrade is acquired.
Distribution and Usage Authorisation: Program upgrades for IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 are eligible for Distribution and Usage Authorisation under which customers may copy its program media and associated documentation based on a one-time charge for each Authorised Copy required. Customers should contact their IBM Marketing Representative for further details.
Upgrades are provided under the Revised Software Transition Plan. (Refer to Programming Announcement Letter ZA88-0144) The customer is required to have proof of entitlement for the quantity of upgrades taken.
Proof of Entitlement to Program Upgrade to IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V 1.3 is either the front cover from:
- "Users Guide" of OS/2 SE V1.0
- "Getting Started" for OS/2 V1.1, V1.2 or V1.3
- "Users Guide" for DOS versions earlier than 4.0
- "Using DOS V4" for DOS V4.0
or the DUA/ATC Copy Authorisation.
Proof of Entitlement to Program Upgrade to IBM OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2/1.3 is the Service Statement (70F1952) from the OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.2:
Terms and Conditions
CHARGES
Consult your IBM Marketing Representative for more information on this subject.
A one-time Upgrade Charge is available to customers who have purchased various programs as specified in the announcement letter for IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.3.
Also, owners of any language version of IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.0, V1.1, or V1.2, including DUA versions, will be entitled to obtain an upgrade to any of the specified language versions of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 at no charge from IBM, for a period of 120 days from the availability of IBM Operating System / 2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 in the language version to be upgraded to.
Owners of OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2, will be entitled to obtain an upgrade to OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2/1.3. at no charge from IBM, for a period of 120 days from the availability of OS/2 Programming Tools and Information V1.2/1.3.
A customer may choose to take the IBM OS/2 SE V1.3 upgrade in a mixture of program packages and Authorised Copies. The quantity of upgrades taken as program packages may not exceed the quantity of program package versions of IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.0, 1.1 and 1.2, currently owned by the customer and for which the customer has Proof of Entitlement. The total quantity of all upgrades taken, both program packages and Authorised Copies, may not exceed the total quantity of program packages and Authorised Copies of IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 currently owned by the customer and for which the customer has Proof of Entitlement.
Further, a special language version upgrade offering is available, for a limited time, for IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3. Customers who purchase IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 English, will be entitled to obtain an upgrade to any of the specified non-English language versions of &OS2SE13, at no charge from IBM, for a period of 120 days from the availability of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 in the language version to be upgraded to. Such upgrades are available in program package version, and the quantity of upgrades taken cannot exceed the quantity of program package versions of IBM Operating System/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3 English, currently owned by the customer, for which the customer has Proof of Entitlement, and which are required to be upgraded.
Authorised Copies of IBM OS/2 Standard Edition V1.3, English, made under the terms of the Distribution and Usage Authorisation of IBM Programs (DUA), do not require an upgrade to any of the specified non-English language versions. The DUA terms allow the customer to use any mix of language versions of the Program specified in the Attachment to the DUA, provided that the total number of Authorised Copies distributed of each Program specified in the Attachment never exceeds the Authorised Quantity for that Part Number, as specified in the Attachment.
The customer is required to have Proof of Entitlement for the quantity of upgrades taken. Customers applying for upgrades directly from IBM should use the Program Upgrade Order Form. Refer to the Revised Software Transition Plan (ZA88-0144) for further details.
Programs acquired through an upgrade charge are included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/Personal Systems Program Upgrades and are eligible for volume discounting under the Terms and Conditions for IBM Volume Discount. These program upgrades will be included into dependent Category B of Exhibit 8 and Exhibit 8E.
AGREEMENT
This program is available from IBM under the Terms and Conditions for Purchase and is subject to the Conditions of Use contained in the program package.
The Conditions of Use authorize the customer to use the program on only one machine at any one time.
Volume Discount
Volume discount is available under the Terms and Conditions for IBM Volume Discount. This program will be included into Category A of Exhibit 8 (COU-0) and 8E (COU-E). The upgrades will be included into dependant Category B of Exhibit 8 (COU-O) and 8E COU-ED).
The program is eligible for the Customer Fulfilment Option.
Educational Allowance
Educational Allowance is available. Academic Use Allowance is not available for this program. Special Educational Allowance for Vol. Orders This Distribution & Usage Authorisation is available under the Special Educational Allowance for Volume Orders of Authorisation to Copy Selected IBM PC-PS/2 Conditions of Use Programs. Consult your IBM Marketing Representative for details.
WARRANTY
IBM standard warranty of media. Warranty period 3 months (or the period required by local legislation, if greater).
Distribution and Usage Authorization
This program and its upgrades are eligible for the Distribution & Usage Authorisation for IBM programs. The customer may make copies on receipt of an Authorisation form which designates the program which may be copied and the quantity of copies authorized. Consult your IBM Marketing Representative for the applicable Charges, Terms and Conditions
Program Services
Assistance with defect related queries will be provided to registered Customer Technical Support Locations (CTSLs) by the country specified technical support group. Such service will be in accordance with the Service Statement included in the program package. Service is normally for a period of one year from the GA date. For all versions of the product the Service End Date will be November 30th 1991
CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT LOCATION (CSTL)
The customer should establish a Customer Technical Support Location (CSTL) to act as the focal point for end-user assistance within the customer's organisation. The CTSL will also be the contact point to IBM for technical queries.
Announcement Countries
All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries.
The data in this letter is subject to the disclaimer in Letter ZS90-0112, which is available from IBM on request.