## VisualAge(R) for Java(TM), Entry Edition for OS/2(R), Version 3.0 Release Notes

#### Introduction

Release notes are component-specific and contain information about component prerequisites, limitations and known problems. They also contain general hints and tips about the component. Please refer to the README file if you want general prerequisite, migration, and installation information about VisualAge for Java.

All users should read the "Notes that affect all VisualAge for Java users" section.

#### Table of contents

- Notes that affect all VisualAge for Java users
- Migration from previous releases
- Notes by product component
- Copyrights and trademarks

Notes that affect all VisualAge for Java users

- README (in text format)
- README (in html format)
- Base components
  - Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  - Visual Composition Editor
  - Java compiler and related topics
  - Java class libraries and program execution
- Assistance
  - Documentation
  - Examples
  - Online help

Migration from previous releases

- Refer to the README file for information on migrating from previous releases.

Notes by product component

- Data Access Beans
- Tool integration

Copyrights and trademarks

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