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The second edition of the "REXX Reference Summary Handbook" (ISBN
The second edition of the "REXX Reference Summary Handbook" (ISBN 0-9639854-1-8)[https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8801186W/Rexx_Reference_Summary_Handbook] is a 160 page, "keyboard-side" companion which details all of the instructions and functions in SAA REXX distributed with OS/2.
0-9639854-1-8) is a 160 page, "keyboard-side" companion which details
It also describes all of the functions included in the REXXLIB and RXWINDOW external function packages available from Quercus Systems - the Personal REXX developer.
all of the instructions and functions in SAA REXX distributed with OS/2.
It also describes all of the functions included in the REXXLIB and
RXWINDOW external function packages available from Quercus Systems - the
Personal REXX developer.


The most significant addition to the second edition, subtitled
The most significant addition to the second edition, subtitled "Everything You Wanted To Know About Creating Workplace Shell Objects With REXX, But Didn't Know Where To Look", is the inclusion of details for creating, maintaining and manipulating Workplace Shell objects in REXX. Much of this information is being made generally available for the first time.
"Everything You Wanted To Know About Creating Workplace Shell Objects
With REXX, But Didn't Know Where To Look", is the inclusion of details
for creating, maintaining and manipulating Workplace Shell objects in
REXX. Much of this information is being made generally available for the
first time.


The Handbook is not intended as either a tutorial or a learner's guide.
The Handbook is not intended as either a tutorial or a learner's guide. With its 30 page cross referenced index, the Handbook is an important tool that will allow the novice REXX user and the REXX veteran alike to easily locate any needed function as well as identifying the various functions which deal with a particular subject.
With its 30 page cross referenced index, the Handbook is an important
tool that will allow the novice REXX user and the REXX veteran alike to
easily locate any needed function as well as identifying the various
functions which deal with a particular subject.


The Handbook has been accredited by IBM for use of the official OS/2
The Handbook has been accredited by IBM for use of the official OS/2 logo and C F S Nevada, Inc. is a member of the IBM Independent Vendor league and Premier Developer Application Program.
logo and C F S Nevada, Inc. is a member of the IBM Independent Vendor
league and Premier Developer Application Program.


The price for the Handbook is $19.95 plus $3.50 per copy shipping &
The price for the Handbook is $19.95 plus $3.50 per copy shipping & handling ($4.50 for Canada, $6.00 for Europe, $7.00 for Australia and New Zealand). The Handbook is shipped via first class mail. Quantity discounts are available for dealers (inquiries are invited) as well as there being a special price for user groups of $15.00 plus S&H each in lots of 25 or more.
handling ($4.50 for Canada, $6.00 for Europe, $7.00 for Australia and
New Zealand). The Handbook is shipped via first class mail. Quantity
discounts are available for dealers (inquiries are invited) as well as
there being a special price for user groups of $15.00 plus S&H each in
lots of 25 or more.


Current owners of the first edition of the Handbook may order a copy of
Current owners of the first edition of the Handbook may order a copy of the second edition by sending $10.00 + $3.50 S&H directly to C F S Nevada, Inc. All update orders must be accompanied by an equal number of cutouts of the blue C F S Nevada, Inc. logo from the back cover of the first edition.
the second edition by sending $10.00 + $3.50 S&H directly to C F S
Nevada, Inc. All update orders must be accompanied by an equal number of
cutouts of the blue C F S Nevada, Inc. logo from the back cover of the first edition.


Orders accompanied by a check payable to C F S Nevada, Inc. in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank and can be mailed to:
Orders accompanied by a check payable to C F S Nevada, Inc. in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank and can be mailed to:
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           72200.347@compuserve.com  Internet
           72200.347@compuserve.com  Internet


Please note your Email address on your order. Orders will be processed
Please note your Email address on your order. Orders will be processed in the sequence they are received and the Handbook will be shipped within 10 business days of the receipt of your order.
in the sequence they are received and the Handbook will be shipped
 
within 10 business days of the receipt of your order.
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REXX Reference Summary Handbook Announcement
Second Edition Availability

The second edition of the "REXX Reference Summary Handbook" (ISBN 0-9639854-1-8)[1] is a 160 page, "keyboard-side" companion which details all of the instructions and functions in SAA REXX distributed with OS/2. It also describes all of the functions included in the REXXLIB and RXWINDOW external function packages available from Quercus Systems - the Personal REXX developer.

The most significant addition to the second edition, subtitled "Everything You Wanted To Know About Creating Workplace Shell Objects With REXX, But Didn't Know Where To Look", is the inclusion of details for creating, maintaining and manipulating Workplace Shell objects in REXX. Much of this information is being made generally available for the first time.

The Handbook is not intended as either a tutorial or a learner's guide. With its 30 page cross referenced index, the Handbook is an important tool that will allow the novice REXX user and the REXX veteran alike to easily locate any needed function as well as identifying the various functions which deal with a particular subject.

The Handbook has been accredited by IBM for use of the official OS/2 logo and C F S Nevada, Inc. is a member of the IBM Independent Vendor league and Premier Developer Application Program.

The price for the Handbook is $19.95 plus $3.50 per copy shipping & handling ($4.50 for Canada, $6.00 for Europe, $7.00 for Australia and New Zealand). The Handbook is shipped via first class mail. Quantity discounts are available for dealers (inquiries are invited) as well as there being a special price for user groups of $15.00 plus S&H each in lots of 25 or more.

Current owners of the first edition of the Handbook may order a copy of the second edition by sending $10.00 + $3.50 S&H directly to C F S Nevada, Inc. All update orders must be accompanied by an equal number of cutouts of the blue C F S Nevada, Inc. logo from the back cover of the first edition.

Orders accompanied by a check payable to C F S Nevada, Inc. in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank and can be mailed to:

     C F S Nevada, Inc.
     953 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 9B
     Las Vegas, Nevada 89104-3012

Credit card payment for new orders will be accepted at 1-800-REXXOS2 (1-800-739-9672).

Upgrade orders must be mailed to C F S Nevada, Inc at the above address. Inquiries may be directed to C F S Nevada, Inc. at:

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          72200,347                  CompuServe
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          HONE81(DEV4672)            IBMLink, TALKLink
          72200.347@compuserve.com   Internet

Please note your Email address on your order. Orders will be processed in the sequence they are received and the Handbook will be shipped within 10 business days of the receipt of your order.