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1995 Issue 12                                          15 September 1995
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                         SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

Title                              Abstract
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IBM Announces Public Beta Test     Many functional enhancements.  A
for OS/2 Warp Server               powerful server ...  ... on a
                                   powerful platform ...  ... for
                                   businesses of all sizes.
                                   Sophisticated system management made
                                   easy. Carefree system backup and
                                   recovery. Remote access. Advanced
                                   print functionality. Broad client
                                   support. Availability and pricing.
                                   IBM news releases.

OS/2 Warp Server to Support        Support for many operating systems
Enhanced Windows 95 Client         and environments. Features for
                                   Windows 95 clients. Capabilities of
                                   Windows 95 clients. Same support in
                                   OS/2 LAN Server 4.0. About OS/2 Warp
                                   Server.

IBM DCE for OS/2 Warp Beta         Based on DCE 1.1 and enhanced.
Program                            Applications based on open standards.
                                   New functions. IBM enhancements.
                                   Administration GUI and simplified
                                   install. DCE Managed Object Class
                                   Library. DFS Client, sample code,
                                   and native NetBIOS support.
                                   Availability and ordering.

LAN Server Certification           Acceptable Novell certifications.
Advantage for Certified Novell     Certification benefits. Free
Engineers                          certification at Networld+Interop.
                                   Test content and objectives. Program
                                   access and availability. Special
                                   promotion to certify for OS/2 Warp
                                   Server. More information. IBM press
                                   releases.

IBM Releases Powerful New Version  Rapid construction of
of VisualGen; Applications Run Up  business-critical applications.
to Ten Times Faster                Weaving an infrastructure. Early
                                   application prototyping. New
                                   capabilities in version 2.0.
                                   VisualGen V2 + TeamConnection =
                                   Collaborative development. Pricing
                                   and availability.  More information.

IBM VisualAge Developer's Toolkit  In brief...  OS/2 Warp plus
Promotion                          evaluation copy of DB2/2. VisualAge
                                   C++ highlights. How to obtain C++
                                   Developer's Kit. Eligible and
                                   fulfillment products.

IBM Development System Lease       Lease alternative to IBM Developer
                                   Discount. Covering AS/400, RS/6000,
                                   peripherals, upgrades. IBM Solution
                                   Developer Organization.

Free Listings for Solution         Where to send information, no later
Developers in AS/400 Application   than 1 October.
Development Tools Directory

Free Listings for Solution         Where to send information, no later
Developers in AS/400               than 1 October.
Client/Server Application
Directory

Free FlowMark Use for Solution     About FlowMark. FlowMark DAP support
Developers through the FlowMark    offering. More information.
Solution Developer Program

CommonPoint for OS/2 Beta Program  CommonPoint. Expanding IBM's
                                   portfolio of object-oriented
                                   offerings. JumpStart beta program.
                                   CommonPoint for AIX Version 4. More
                                   information.

CommonPoint Application System     Taligent's evolution. Taligent's
                                   product lines. CommonPoint overview.
                                   IBM product plans. Market focus.
                                   CommonPoint advantages. Application
                                   developer productivity. Portable
                                   applications. Internationalized
                                   applications. Intuitive user
                                   interface. Standards-based
                                   development environment and tools.
                                   CommonPoint development tools
                                   coverage. Competition. Microsoft.
                                   NeXT. Positioning within IBM's OO
                                   family. Summary.
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IBM Endorses Industry Initiative   Additional APIs and 64-bit computing.
for Broadened UNIX API             First specification for both 32- and
Specification                      64-bit implementations.
                                   Participating companies.

IBM Experience C++ -- A            In brief...  Description. Hardware
Multimedia Tutorial                requirements. Software requirements.
                                   Service. Terms and conditions.
                                   Charges.

Final Certification Testing Event
for 1995 at ColoradOS/2, 17 - 20
October

Workshop: Client/Server            About the course. Course details.
Application Development and Tools  Schedule. Registration. More
                                   information.

IBM Personal Software Products     Business show participation for next
Business Show Schedule             two months.

IBM Technical Interchange in       Now 603 UK pounds. More information.
Paris Now Offered at 50 Percent
of Brochure Price

The IBM Technical Interchange, 2   STOP PRESS! Fee reduced by 50
- 6 October 1995, Paris, France    percent. Interface with the future.
                                   The hottest technology. Get Warped!
                                   Who should attend? What's on offer.
                                   Delegate registration form.
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IBM TechCon Client/Server
Solutions Conference and           IBM's entire client/server software
Exposition, 10 - 12 October, San   strategy. Special presentation:
Jose, California                   Client/server at the Olympics.
                                   Networking party. IBM TechCon
                                   Exposition. Pre- and post-conference
                                   seminars. Plenary and keynote
                                   addresses. Conference brochure
                                   available.

Two Conferences for the Price of   Data Warehouse Conference overview.
One: DB2 Technical Conference      DB2 family in action. Lotus
Plus IBM Data Warehouse            technical sessions added. Program
Conference                         brochure available. Registration and
                                   more information.

1995 Data Warehouse Conference,    Build and exploit a data warehouse.
16 - 18 October, Nashville,        Conference highlights. Get session
Tennessee                          abstracts via fax. Registration.

1995 Networking Systems Technical  A comprehensive educational
Conference, 23 - 27 October,       experience. Who should attend?
Buena Vista Palace, Orlando        Discussions in groups (DIGS). Expo
                                   area. Keynote presentation: IBM's
                                   Vision for Networking. Skill level
                                   definitions. Session abstracts. WAN
                                   track. LAN track. Systems management
                                   track. General information. A
                                   magical location. Register today!
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The IBM Solution Developer         Welcome from Jim Gant. Matrix of
Program                            offerings. Technical services.
                                   Business services. Marketing
                                   services. Developer Assistance
                                   Programs and environments. More
                                   information.
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How to Join the IBM Solution       Worldwide Services. Commercial
Developer Program for OS/2         Services. Premier Services. Solution
                                   Developer Program for OS/2 contacts
                                   worldwide.

Software Vendor Marketing          National Software Remarketing.
Partnerships Enhances Programs     Software Vendor Marketing Programs.
                                   Membership and Developer Support
                                   Programs. Marketing Support Services.
                                   Developer Support Services.

The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance  Open to anyone in EMEA actively
Program in Europe, Middle East,    developing for OS/2. Access to World
and Africa                         Wide Web service. Marketing programs.
                                   More information.

IBM Device Driver Support Center   Worldwide device-driver developer
                                   support. The DUDE, a dedicated BBS.
                                   Specialized device-driver development
                                   workshops. Contacting the DDSC team.

The Developer Connection for       Developer Connection overview. Put
OS/2: The Power of the Future      The Developer Connection for OS/2 to
Delivered to Your Door             work for you ... now. Features and
                                   benefits. Prices. Ordering
                                   information.

Q and A About The Developer        What it is. Prices. Solution
Connection for OS/2                Developer Program discounts.
                                   Contents. CompuServe forum.
                                   Additional licenses. Future growth.
                                   License expirations. Availability
                                   outside USA. How to subscribe.
                                   CompuServe introductory membership.
                                   Access to OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe.
                                   DEVCON FORUM on TALKLink.

Subscription Information for The   Worldwide phone and fax numbers for
Developer Connection for OS/2 and  ordering. Electronic support.
The Developer Connection Device    Additional Developer Connection DDK
Driver Kit (DDK)                   electronic support (DUDE).

DB2 Developer Assistance Program   Encompassing all versions of DB2.
                                   Free of charge. Program benefits.
                                   Enrollment.

CICS OS/2 Developers               CICS OS/2 program code available for
                                   90 days, and longer for developers
                                   who commit to exploit CICS OS/2.

TCP/IP Application Partners        For products that interoperate with
Program                            TCP/IP for OS/2 V2.0.

AIX POWER Team                     For products exploiting POWER
                                   architecture and RS/6000. Technical
                                   support. Development. Equipment.
                                   Marketing. Education. Technical,
                                   business, marketing information. Who
                                   is eligible? More information.

The AS/400 Developer Connection    Description. Content of volume 2.
on CD-ROM: Connecting Developers   Price. More information.
with Development

AS/400 Partners in Development     Offerings: In person. Electronic
Membership                         access. Hard goods (and hard copy).
                                   1-800 support. Topics. Fees.
                                   Enrollment.

Object Connection for VisualAge    Who can join? Object Connection
                                   services. More information.

PenAssist Program                  A variety of programs. Who is
                                   eligible? More information.

IBM Product Compatibility Program  Compatibility testing opportunity.
                                   Resource for making wise purchasing
                                   decisions. Value of tested
                                   compatibility. Compatibility Program
                                   description. Ready for OS/2 Warp and
                                   Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server.
                                   Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN
                                   Systems. Publicity: Where to find
                                   compatible product information.
                                   Program Q-and-A via fax. More
                                   information.

Professional Certification         OS/2 and LAN Server roles. Other
Program from IBM                   certification roles. Testing. More
                                   information.

Professional Certification         General program. Test preparation.
Program from IBM: Questions and    New OS/2 and LAN Server tests. OS/2
Answers                            and LAN Server instructor
                                   certification. More information.
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