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1995 Issue 17                                           15 November 1995
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Title                              Abstract
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The Developer Connection for       Bitmaps. Communication tools.
OS/2, Volume 9                     Compilers. Databases. Developer
                                   toolkits. Developer tools for OS/2
                                   for the PowerPC. Development tools.
                                   Editors. IBM OS/2. Multimedia tools.
                                   Product overviews/demo. Productivity
                                   tools. Service. Source code. Source
                                   code from The Developer Connection
                                   News. Test tools. Documentation.
                                   NOTE: This item is 387 lines long.

The Developer Connection for LAN   LAN Systems toolkits - AIX. LAN
Systems, Volume 5                  Systems toolkits - OS/2. Product
                                   overviews. LAN Systems tools - AIX.
                                   LAN Systems tools - OS/2. Sample
                                   code. Service. Documentation. 12
                                   libraries. Technical references. LAN
                                   Systems information. White papers.
                                   Redbooks.
                                   NOTE: This item is 287 lines long.

IBM Announces Delivery Dates for   Applications built from parts.
OpenDoc on OS/2 and First On-Line  OpenDoc toolkit. OpenDoc in action.
Community for OpenDoc Developers   Club OpenDoc. Membership services.
                                   OpenDoc developers contest. More
                                   information.

IBM and CyberSource Tap into the   Software distribution via Internet.
Power of the Internet to Offer     In search of objects. Place component
One-Stop Component Shopping        orders on the spot. Calling all
                                   vendors! Open for business. More
                                   information.

IBM Announces Distributed          IBM DCE features. DC PID features.
Computing Partners in Development  Enrollment and more information.
(DC PID)

IBM PSP Beta Programs Web Page     Details for ordering betas. Feedback.

IBM Helps OS/2 Developers Enter    Marketing in Asia-Pacific region.
Asia-Pacific Market                Consulting and technical support.
                                   OS/2 Warp success in Asia-Pacific.

No-Fee Application Compatibility   How the program works. Solution
Testing for OS/2 Warp in           developer participation. Benefits of
Asia-Pacific                       NSTL testing.

IBM Now Accepting Candidates for   Distributed infrastructure. LAN
IBM Directory and Security         Server services plus DCE. DSS
Services Beta                      benefits. Order form and more
                                   information.

VisualAge IMS Connection           Seamless integration into C/S
                                   environments. Transaction objects.
                                   Benefits. Environments,
                                   prerequisites, availability. More
                                   information.

Revised Availability of IBM        Materials. More information.
Human-Centered Experience

Network-Centric Computing and the  Open Blueprint enhancements. New
Open Blueprint                     document: "NCC and the Open
                                   Blueprint".

Apple, IBM, and Motorola Publish   Open specifications. Emerging
Specifications for the PowerPC     requirements. Alternative to CISC. A
Platform                           reference architecture. Benefits.
                                   Vendor participation. Running every
                                   32-bit operating system. Schedule and
                                   more information.

IBM Adds TCP/IP and Backup         Dynamic IP. Simplified access and
Features to OS/2 Warp Server       administration of TCP/IP networks.
                                   Backup services. About OS/2 Warp
                                   Server.

OS/2 Warp Version 3 New Packaging  Diskettes brought up to FixPak 9
                                   service level.

Miller Freeman Consolidates Its    Superior products for OS/2 users.
OS/2 Market Resources              Promoting software development.
                                   Combined magazine. New opportunities
                                   for vendors. About the company.

IBM Internationalization           Overview. Next event in December.
Conference and NLS Programming     More information.

Kick Up Your Heels ... at the      Highlights. Early registration
1996 IBM Technical Interchange!    savings. Registration and more
                                   information.

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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 Solution Partnership Centers:  Access people and information. Port
Access to IBM                      and test across platforms. Solve
                                   technical questions on site. Recruit
                                   vendors and partnerships. Access
                                   industry-leading IBM solutions.
                                   Solution Partnership Center
                                   locations. Inquiry form.

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 Solution Developer Operations  Asia and Pacific region. Europe,
Worldwide Contacts                 Middle East, and Africa. North
                                   America.

IBM Device Driver Support Center   Worldwide device-driver developer
                                   support. Specialized device-driver
                                   development workshops. The DUDE, a
                                   dedicated BBS. Contacting the
                                   device-driver 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. Getting
                                   help. Obtaining The Developer's
                                   Toolkit for OS/2 Warp. Obtaining the
                                   OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2.
                                   OpenDoc. The Developer Connection
                                   Device Driver Kit for OS/2.
                                   Subscribing to the Device Driver Kit.
                                   Obtaining the SMART tool.

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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Connections to IBM Announcement    Internet. IBM Fax Information
Letters                            Service. IBMLink. More information.

800 Phone Numbers

Trademarks, Registered
Trademarks, Service Marks
