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1995 Issue 17                                           15 November 1995
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o  The Developer Connection for OS/2, Volume 9                  os2dcon9
     Bitmaps. Communication tools. 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.
 
o  The Developer Connection for LAN Systems, Volume 5           landcon5
     LAN Systems toolkits - AIX. LAN 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.
 
o  IBM Announces Delivery Dates for OpenDoc on OS/2 and First   odocdel
   On-Line Community for OpenDoc Developers
     Applications built from parts. OpenDoc toolkit. OpenDoc
     in action. Club OpenDoc. Membership services. OpenDoc
     developers contest. More information.
 
o  IBM and CyberSource Tap into the Power of the Internet to    onecomp
   Offer One-Stop Component Shopping
     Software distribution via Internet. In search of objects.
     Place component orders on the spot. Calling all vendors!
     Open for business. More information.
 
o  IBM Announces Distributed Computing Partners in Development  dcepid
   (DC PID)
     IBM DCE features. DC PID features. Enrollment and more
     information.
 
o  IBM PSP Beta Programs Web Page                               betaweb
     Details for ordering betas. Feedback.
 
o  IBM Helps OS/2 Developers Enter Asia-Pacific Market          apdevel
     Marketing in Asia-Pacific region. Consulting and
     technical support. OS/2 Warp success in Asia-Pacific.
 
o  No-Fee Application Compatibility Testing for OS/2 Warp in    actap
   Asia-Pacific
     How the program works. Solution developer participation.
     Benefits of NSTL testing.
 
o  IBM Now Accepting Candidates for IBM Directory and Security  dssbeta
   Services Beta
     Distributed infrastructure. LAN Server services plus DCE.
     DSS benefits. Order form and more information.
 
o  VisualAge IMS Connection                                     visagims
     Seamless integration into C/S environments. Transaction
     objects. Benefits. Environments, prerequisites,
     availability. More information.
 
o  Revised Availability of IBM Human-Centered Experience        hciavail
     Materials. More information.
 
o  Network-Centric Computing and the Open Blueprint             nccoblue
     Open Blueprint enhancements. New document: "NCC and the
     Open Blueprint".
 
o  Apple, IBM, and Motorola Publish Specifications for the      ppcplat
   PowerPC Platform
     Open specifications. Emerging requirements. Alternative
     to CISC. A reference architecture. Benefits. Vendor
     participation. Running every 32-bit operating system.
     Schedule and more information.
 
o  IBM Adds TCP/IP and Backup Features to OS/2 Warp Server      tcpipadd
     Dynamic IP. Simplified access and administration of
     TCP/IP networks. Backup services. About OS/2 Warp Server.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Version 3 New Packaging                            newpkg
     Diskettes brought up to FixPak 9 service level.
 
o  Miller Freeman Consolidates Its OS/2 Market Resources        mfconsol
     Superior products for OS/2 users. Promoting software
     development. Combined magazine. New opportunities for
     vendors. About the company.
 
o  IBM Internationalization Conference and NLS Programming      intconf
     Overview. Next event in December. More information.
 
o  Kick Up Your Heels ... at the 1996 IBM Technical             96ti
   Interchange!
     Highlights. Early registration savings. Registration and
     more information.
 
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o  The IBM Solution Developer Program                           progsdo
     Welcome from Jim Gant. Matrix of offerings. Technical
     services. Business services. Marketing services. Developer
     Assistance Programs and environments. More information.
     NOTE: This item is 484 lines long.
 
o  How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2      joinhow
     Worldwide Services. Commercial Services. Premier Services.
     Solution Developer Program for OS/2 contacts worldwide.
 
o  Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs     svmpprog
     National Software Remarketing. Software Vendor Marketing
     Programs. Membership and Developer Support Programs.
     Marketing Support Services. Developer Support Services.
 
o  The Solution Partnership Centers: Access to IBM              spcovu
     Access people and information. Port and test across
     platforms. Solve technical questions on site. Recruit
     vendors and partnerships. Access industry-leading IBM
     solutions. Solution Partnership Center locations.
     Inquiry form.
 
o  The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program in Europe,         dapemea
   Middle East, and Africa
     Open to anyone in EMEA actively developing for OS/2.
     Access to World Wide Web service. Marketing programs.
     More information.
 
o  IBM Solution Developer Operations Worldwide Contacts         wwsdo
     Asia and Pacific region. Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
     North America.
 
o  IBM Device Driver Support Center                             ddsc
     Worldwide device-driver developer support. Specialized
     device-driver development workshops. The DUDE, a
     dedicated BBS. Contacting the device-driver team.
 
o  The Developer Connection for OS/2: The Power of the Future   powerdev
   Delivered to Your Door
     Developer Connection overview. Put The Developer
     Connection for OS/2 to work for you ... now. Features and
     benefits. Prices. Ordering information.
 
o  Q and A about The Developer Connection for OS/2              devconqa
     What it is. Prices. Solution 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.
 
o  Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for    subdcon
   OS/2 and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)
     Worldwide phone and fax numbers for ordering. Electronic
     support. Additional Developer Connection DDK electronic
     support (DUDE).
 
o  DB2 Developer Assistance Program                             dapdb2
     Encompassing all versions of DB2. Free of charge. Program
     benefits. Enrollment.
 
o  CICS OS/2 Developers                                         os2cics
     CICS OS/2 program code available for 90 days, and longer
     for developers who commit to exploit CICS OS/2.
 
o  TCP/IP Application Partners Program                          os2tcp
     For products that interoperate with TCP/IP for OS/2 V2.0.
 
o  AIX POWER Team                                               poweraix
     For products exploiting POWER architecture and RS/6000.
     Technical support. Development. Equipment. Marketing.
     Education. Technical, business, marketing information.
     Who is eligible? More information.
 
o  The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: Connecting        rom400
   Developers with Development
     Description. Content of volume 2. Price. More information.
 
o  AS/400 Partners in Development Membership                    part400
     Offerings: In person. Electronic access. Hard goods (and
     hard copy). 1-800 support. Topics. Fees. Enrollment.
 
o  Object Connection for VisualAge                              connobj
     Who can join? Object Connection services. More information.
 
o  PenAssist Program                                            helppen
     A variety of programs. Who is eligible? More information.
 
o  IBM Product Compatibility Program                            compprog
     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.
 
o  Professional Certification Program from IBM                  certprof
     OS/2 and LAN Server roles. Other certification roles.
     Testing. More information.
 
o  Professional Certification Program from IBM: Questions and   certqa
   Answers
     General program. Test preparation. New OS/2 and LAN Server
     tests. OS/2 and LAN Server instructor certification. More
     information.
     NOTE: This item is 316 lines long.
 
o  Connections to IBM Announcement Letters                      lettconn
     Internet. IBM Fax Information Service. IBMLink. More
     information.
 
o  800 Phone Numbers                                            800nos
 
o  Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks             tmarks
 
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           | The Developer Connection for OS/2, Volume 9 |      os2dcon9
           +---------------------------------------------+
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2, Volume 9, includes limited licenses
to the following:
 
Key:
 
Demo Lic = For Demonstration Purposes Only (refer to license agreement)
Eval Lic = For Evaluation Purposes Only (refer to license agreement)
(E) = Excerpts
(I) = IBM Internally Developed Software
(P) = Pre-Release Software
(R) = Reduced Function
(T) = Time-Out Code
 
Bitmaps (Disc 1)
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BITMAP32: 32-bit bitmap viewer (I)
Bitmap Samples: Developer Connection Bitmap Samples (I)
GBM: Generalized Bitmap Module (I)
JView (Crunch Products) (P) NEW
MakeLogo: OS/2 Boot Logo Utility (I)
 
Communication Tools (Disc 2)
-------------------
 
AdeptXBBS (AdeptSoft) UPDATED
APPC Showcase: Games and Utilities (I)
AUTODI: Graphical Display of APPN Resources (I)
COMi (OS/tools Inc) (R,Demo Lic)
COMi (OS/tools Inc): Diskette (R,Demo Lic)
Communications Server Access Feature (IBM) (P) UPDATED
COMspool (OS/tools Inc) (R,Demo Lic)
COMspool (OS/tools Inc): Diskette (R,Demo Lic)
Golden CommPass (Creative Systems Programming Corp.) (T,Demo Lic)
  UPDATED
GOPHER: OS/2 PM client for Internet Gopher protocol (I)
GOSERV: Gopher Server for OS/2 2.x (I) UPDATED
LAN Adapter Protocol Support for TCP/IP (IBM) (P)
OS/2 C-Kermit 5A(191) (Columbia University)
Personal Communications AS/400 and 3270 V4.0 for OS/2 (IBM): Diskettes
Personal Communications AS/400 V4.0 for OS/2 (IBM): Diskettes
Personal Communications/3270 V4.0 for OS/2 (IBM): Diskettes
RXAPPC: REXX Communications APIs (I)
Softerm Plus for OS/2 (Softronics, Inc.)
SYBASE Open Client Developer's Kit (Sybase Inc.)
TCP/IP for OS/2 (IBM)
 
Compilers (Disc 4)
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High C/C++ (MetaWare Inc.) (Demo Lic)
Speed-Pascal/2 for OS/2 Warp (SpeedSoft USA) (Demo Lic) NEW
VisPro/C (HockWare, Inc.) (R,Eval Lic)
VisPro/C++ (HockWare, Inc.) (R,Eval Lic)
VisualAge C++ for OS/2, Version 3.0 (IBM) (T,Eval Lic) NEW
 
Databases (Disc 2)
---------
 
DATABASE 2 for OS/2 -- Version 2.1 Single-User (IBM) (T)
DATABASE 2 Software Developer's Kit for OS/2 -- V2.1 (IBM) (T)
DataGuide for Lotus Notes (IBM)
DataGuide for OS/2 Administrator (IBM)
DataGuide for OS/2 User (IBM)
DBMRPW: DBM password utility (I)
DDCS for OS/2 -- Version 2.3 Single-User (IBM) (T)
Visigenic ODBC SDK for OS/2 (Visigenic Software, Inc.) (P) NEW
 
Developer Toolkits (Discs 2 and 3)
------------------
 
Communications Server for OS/2 WARP (TOOLKIT) (IBM) (P) UPDATED
Entertainment Tools in the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp (IBM) (P,
  Eval Lic)
Internationalization Toolkit based on XPG/4 (IBM) (P) UPDATED
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 2.x and Warp (IBM): CD Install
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 for SMP v2.11 (IBM): Diskettes
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 for SMP v2.11 (IBM): CD Install
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Japan 2.1 CSD BJC006 (IBM): CD Install
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Japan 2.11 (IBM): CD Install
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 ServicePak XR06300 v2.1 (IBM): CD Install
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 v2.11 (IBM): Diskettes
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Warp with WIN-OS2 (IBM): Diskettes
Kernel Debugger for OS/2 Warp, Version 3 (IBM): Diskettes
LEADTOOLS Imagehandler for OS/2 (LEAD Technologies, Inc.) (Demo Lic) NEW
MMPM2 v1.1 Toolkit (IBM): CD Install
Object REXX Toolkit (IBM) (P)
OpenDoc Developer's Kit 2 for OS/2 (IBM) (P,Eval Lic)
OpenDoc Multimedia for OS/2 (IBM) (P,Eval Lic)
OS/2 2.11 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 96 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 2.11 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 97 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 2.11 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 98 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 2.11 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 99 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 Warp 3.1 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 7 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 Warp 3.1 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 8 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 Warp 3.1 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 9 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
OS/2 Warp 3.1 Kernel Debugger for FixPak 10 (IBM): Diskettes NEW
Pen for OS/2 Warp Toolkit (IBM): Diskettes
Pen for OS/2 Warp Toolkit (IBM): CD Install
PL/I for OS/2 - Toolkit (IBM)
SearchManager/2 Toolkit (IBM)
TCP/IP Version 2.0 for OS/2: X Window System Client Kit (IBM) NEW
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 1.3 (IBM): Diskettes
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (Japanese) (IBM): CD Install
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (IBM): Diskettes
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (IBM): CD Install
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (IBM): Folder Creation
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 for SMP v2.11 (IBM): Diskettes
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 for SMP v2.11 (IBM): CD Install
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp (Japanese) (IBM): Diskettes
  UPDATED
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp (Japanese) (IBM): CD Install
  UPDATED
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3 (IBM): Diskettes
  UPDATED
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3 (IBM): CD Install
  UPDATED
 
Developer Tools for OS/2 for the PowerPC (Disc 4)
----------------------------------------
 
MetaWare High C/C++ Cross Compiler (MetaWare Inc.) (P) UPDATED
 
Software Installer for OS/2 Warp Connect [PowerPC Edition! (IBM) (P) NEW
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Connect [PowerPC Edition! (IBM)
  (P) UPDATED
Codepage and keyboard utilities--OS/2 Warp Connect (PowerPC Edition)
  (IBM) (P) NEW
 
Development Tools (Disc 1)
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AIXLIKE: OS/2 version of popular UNIX utilities (I) UPDATED
ALPHAL: Code analysis and browse programme (I) UPDATED
APL2 for OS/2 (IBM) (Demo Lic)
ASDT32: 32-bit debug utility (I)
Chk4DLLs: shows and verifies DLLs needed to load a module (I) NEW
COMscope (OS/tools Inc) (R,Demo Lic)
COMscope (OS/tools Inc): Diskette (R,Demo Lic)
CPOST: Typesets C Programs in PostScript (I)
CTFORMAT: Code and text formatter (I)
DataFlex (Data Access) (Demo Lic)
DEBUGO: Terminal program for the debug kernel (I) UPDATED
DRDIALOG: Visual REXX programming environment (I)
EDITINI: OS/2 text editor for .INI files (I)
Gpf (Apical Software, Inc.) (Demo Lic) NEW
GpfRexx (Apical Software, Inc.) (Demo Lic) NEW
GpfTools (Apical Software, Inc.) (Demo Lic) NEW
HEXDUMP: Hex display and conversion utility (I)
IBROW: Image browser utility (I)
ImageStream Graphics Filters for OS/2 (ImageMark Software Labs, Inc.)
  (Demo Lic)
IPF Editor (Perez Computing Services) (Demo Lic)
IPFCPP: Preprocessor for IPF Compiler (I)
LP3820: Print AFP files on a personal laser printer (I) UPDATED
LP382F: Raster fonts for use with LP3820 (I)
LXOPT (Functional Software Limited) (Demo Lic) UPDATED
Neural Network Utility Entry for OS/2 (IBM)
OpenGL on OS/2 (IBM) (P) UPDATED
OS2TRACE: OS/2 API Tracer (I) NEW
Pen for OS/2 Warp (IBM): Diskettes
Pen for OS/2 Warp (IBM): CD Install
PL/I for OS/2 - Professional Edition (IBM)
PM Designer (VacNat Software) (P,Demo Lic) NEW
PMPRTF: Extends PRINTF to PM applications (I)
PMSPY32: OS/2 PM message spying program (I)
Problem Determination Package (IBM)
PROGRF:A Utility to Generate Program Reference Objects from exe's (I)
  NEW
ReDiscovery/2 (IBM) (Demo Lic)
RePack: Compression tool for LX, EXE and DLL (I)
REXXLIB (Quercus Systems) (Demo Lic)
RXD: PM source level debugger for REXX (I)
RXMATH: C-language math functions for REXX (I)
RXNETB: REXX APIs for OS/2 NetBIOS (I)
SD386: Source level debugger for C (I)
SMART-Version 2.1B (One Up Corp) (P) UPDATED
Sniff16: Utility to search 16 bit apps (P,I)
Softbridge Basic Language (Mystic River Software Inc.) (Demo Lic)
Software Installer for OS/2 (IBM)
The SOM Class Administrator (Synaptec, Inc.) (Demo Lic)
THK2ASM: Thunk Compiler for OS/2 Warp Thunk Interpreter (I)
TVFS: Toronto Virtual File System (I)
UCMENUS: Graphical toolbar control for PM applications (I)
Validator for OS/2 (IBM) (P)
VisPro/REXX GOLD (HockWare, Inc.) (Demo Lic)
REXX2: Visual REXX functions providing a PM interface (I)
VX-REXX Client/Server Edition (Watcom) (Demo Lic)
ZFAMILY: Z Family Reusable Libraries/2 (P,I)
 
Editors (Disc 1)
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Boxer Text Editor (Boxer Software) (Demo Lic)
CSTEPM: Customized version of Enhanced Editor (I) UPDATED
Compuware PREDITOR/2 (Compuware Corporation) (T,Demo Lic)
ENVED: Environment Editor (I)
EPM (IBM) UPDATED
EPMBETA (IBM) (P) UPDATED
FileWorks (Lorill Technologies, Inc.) (R,Demo Lic)
Hyperwise Version 2.0 (IBM) (R) UPDATED
IPF Binder (Kalisoft Corp) (R,Demo Lic)
IPF Review (Kalisoft Corp) (R,Demo Lic)
RimStar Programmer's Editor (RimStar Technology, Inc.): Disk (Demo Lic)
TINYED: Tiny OS/2 and DOS editor (I)
Visual SlickEdit (MicroEdge, Inc.) (R,Demo Lic)
X2: VIO Programmer's Editor (I) UPDATED
 
IBM OS/2 (Discs 1 and 4)
--------
 
BonusPak (IBM) (Demo Lic)
Developer API Extensions for OS/2 Beta (IBM) (P) NEW
OS/2 Warp Version 3 CD-ROM (IBM): Installation Diskettes (Demo Lic)
 
Multimedia Tools (Disc 2)
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BOCASoft System Sounds (BOCASoft) (Demo Lic)
BOCASoft WipeOut (BOCASoft): Diskette (Demo Lic)
CDEXPL: Compact Disc audio explorer (I)
Digital Music Player (Aria) (Demo Lic)
MMPM2 v1.1.3 Base (IBM) (Demo Lic)
MMPM2 v1.1.3 Base (IBM): Diskettes (Demo Lic)
OS/2 Open MPEG (OM-1) Beta (IBM) (P) NEW
VPOKER: MMPM video poker game for OS/2 (I)
WARPMIX: Warp Mixer (P) NEW
 
Product Overviews/Demo (Disc 2)
----------------------
 
OnCmd xBase for OS/2 (On-line Data)
Translation Manager/2 (IBM): Diskette
 
Productivity Tools (Disc 2)
------------------
 
APPLAUSE (Solution Technology, Inc.) (Demo Lic)
ATS for OS/2 (MHR Software and Consulting) (Demo Lic) UPDATED
BOOT2X: OS/2 bootable diskette creation utility (I)
CLPSRV: TCP/IP clipboard server for OS/2 2.x (I)
CLOKGS: Digital/analog clock for your desktop (I)
COLORPT: Reports color under the mouse pointer (I)
COMPRESS: Automatic compressed backup (I) UPDATED
CursorPower (North Shore Systems, Inc.) (T,Demo Lic)
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (IBM)
  UPDATED
DINFO: Swapper file monitor (I)
EXCAL: WPS-enabled calendar (I)
FMOS2: Fullscreen/Window FILEMANager (I) UPDATED
FORBROWS: Forum browser (I)
FV2: FileView for OS/2 (I) UPDATED
GFOLDER: Helps organize your workplace (I)
GSEE: File search utility and batch file builder (I)
IBM Library Reader/2 (IBM) (R)
IMGTK16: The Image Toolkit (I)
LOADDF: Diskette image Save and Load utilities (I)
MAGNIFY: OS/2 desktop magnifier (I)
MCLIP: Multiple clipboard utility (I) UPDATED
MEGADS: Virtual desktop expander (I)
MRFILEPM: Simple, configurable OS/2 File Manager (I)
20MEMU: OS/2 memory utilization utility (I)
OS2GFC: Graphical File Comparison (I) NEW
PageTurner (Magus)
PartitionMagic for OS/2 and Dos Version 2.0 (PowerQuest Corporation)
  (Demo Lic) NEW
PMCAM2: Captures PM screens as bitmaps/PostScript files (I)
PMDRAW: PM Presentation Graphics (I)
PMGB32: Display of planet Earth as a globe (I)
PMTIMER: OS/2 program timer (I)
PMTREE: Graphical display of PM windows (I)
PTNSHOT: Point 'n' Shoot (I)
QCONFG: System configuration utility (I)
SCRAP: Screen capture utility (I)
SearchManager/2 (IBM) (Demo Lic)
SHFTRN: Runs OS/2 programs before IPL is completed (I)
SMARTsort (IBM): Diskettes (P)
SpaceMap for OS/2 (Capstone Software) (Demo Lic)
SPLIT: Split and Combine big files (I)
STPOS2: Subdirectory Tree manager Plus for OS/2 (I) UPDATED
The Graham Utilities for OS/2 (WarpSpeed Computers) (Demo Lic)
TXT2PS: Text-to-postscript conversion utility (I)
UniMaint for OS/2 (SofTouch Systems, Inc.) (Demo Lic) NEW
UTIL2: AIX-like utilities for OS/2 (I)
ViewAll: Displays all OS/2 books on the bookshelf (I)
 
Service (Discs 1 and 2)
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C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.1) CSD CTM0010 (IBM)
C Set ++ for OS/2 Class Library (v2.1) CSD CTM0010 (IBM): Diskettes
C Set ++ for OS/2 Compiler (v2.0 and v2.1) CSD CTC0011 (IBM)
C Set ++ for OS/2 Compiler (v2.0 and v2.1) CSD CTC0011 (IBM): Diskettes
C Set ++ for OS/2 Utilities (v2.0 and v2.1) CSD CTU0003 (IBM)
C Set ++ for OS/2 Utilities (v2.0 and v2.1) CSD CTU0003 (IBM): Diskettes
C/C++ FirstStep Tools Patches (IBM)
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ 3.0 Compiler CSD CTC301 (IBM)
  NEW
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ 3.0 Documentation CSD CTD301 (IBM)
  NEW
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ 3.0 Utilities CSD CTU301 (IBM) NEW
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ Visual Builders including DAPIE for
  OS/2, Version 3.0 CSD CTV301 (IBM) NEW
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ 3.0 Workframe/2 CSD CTW301 (IBM)
  NEW
Corrective Service for VisualAge C++ 3.0 Open Class Libraries CSD CT0302
  (IBM) NEW
OS/2 2.11 FixPak XR_B098 (IBM): Diskettes
OS/2 2.11 ServicePak: CD-ROM and diskette installation (IBM): Diskettes
OS/2 2.11 ServicePak: CD-ROM and diskette installation (IBM): 5.25-inch
  Diskettes
OS/2 v1.3 Toolkit CSD Level XR05053 (IBM): Diskettes
OS/2 v1.3 Toolkit CSD Level XR05053 (IBM): 5.25-inch Diskettes
OS/2 Warp NLV FixPak (IBM): Diskettes  NEW
TCP/IP 2.0 for OS/2 CSD UN64092 (IBM): Disks
OS/2 Warp, Version 3 for Windows FixPak XR_W010 (IBM): Diskettes UPDATED
WorkFrame/2 2.1 CSD3 (IBM): Diskette
WorkFrame/2 2.1 CSD3 (IBM): CD Install
 
Source Code (Disc 1)
-----------
 
A collection of Workplace Shell samples (IBM) (P)
AIXLIKE SOURCE: OS/2 versions of popular Unix utilities (I) UPDATED
BitMap32: BitMap32 Source Code (I)
cPostsrc: Source Code for cPost (I)
EXCEPT: OS/2 2.* trap debugging aid exception handler source sample (I)
GBMSRC: Generalized Bitmap Module Source Code (I)
NLS32J: NLSSAMPLE 32BIT Version (Japanese) (I)
PMSAMPLE: programming samples and utilities for OS/2 and PM (I)
PMSPY32S: OS/2 PM Spying Source Code (I)
RIFFSAMP: Multimedia RIFF Source Code (IBM) (P)
TOOLBAR: An Icon Bar Sample (I)
UTIL2SRC: AIX-like utilities source code (I)
 
Source Code from The Developer Connection News (Disc 1)
----------------------------------------------
 
Samples from previous articles in Volume I - VIII
Volume IX: NewShow: C++ Dive class sample (I) NEW
Volume IX: PMCX-What's Zat? (I) NEW
Volume IX: Writing Workplace Shell Objects using IBM Open Class
  Libraries (I) NEW
 
Test Tools (Disc 1)
----------
 
APMTST: PM Automation Tool (I) NEW
OS/2 Applications Benchmark (IBM) (P)
TESTCOUN: TestCounsellor (I)
PMATE: Automated test environment with user input captured (I)
 
Documentation
-------------
 
Books in various formats are included on the CDs. For a complete
listing see the Booklist.ASC file or the on-line list in The Developer
Connection Roadmap folder.
 
Topics include:
o   AnyNet
o   Communications Manager/2
o   Databases
o   Developer's Toolkit references
o   Device drivers
o   Information Presentation Facility
o   Hardware compatibility list
o   Multimedia
o   Object REXX
o   Object-oriented
o   OpenDoc
o   OS/2 Technical Library
o   Presentation Manager
o   Popular OS/2 book excerpts
o   Redbooks
o   REXX
o   SOM
o   TCP/IP
o   The Developer Connection News articles
o   Workplace Shell
 
========================================================================
 
        +----------------------------------------------------+
        | The Developer Connection for LAN Systems, Volume 5 |  landcon5
        +----------------------------------------------------+
 
The Developer Connection for LAN Systems, Volume 5, includes limited
licenses to the following:
 
Key:
 
Demo Lic = For Demonstration Purposes Only (refer to license agreement)
Eval Lic = For Evaluation Purposes Only (refer to license agreement)
(E) = Excerpts
(I) = IBM Internally Developed Software
(P) = Pre-Release Software
(R) = Reduced Function
(T) = Time-Out Code
 
LAN Systems Toolkits - AIX (Disc 1)
--------------------------
 
IBM: DCE Developers Toolkit for OS/2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: Encina (Eval Lic)
IBM: SOMObjects Toolkit 2.1 (Eval Lic)
IBM: SOMObjects Workgroup Enabler 2.1 (Eval Lic)
IBM: SOMObjects Workstation Enabler 2.1 (Eval Lic)
 
LAN Systems Toolkits - OS/2 (Disc 1)
---------------------------
 
IBM: DCE Developers Toolkit for OS/2 (P,Eval Lic) NEW
IBM: Distributed Application Development Toolkit (Eval Lic) NEW
IBM: LAN Systems Toolkit
IBM: SOMObjects Toolkit 2.1 (Eval Lic)
IBM: SOMObjects Workgroup Enabler 2.1 (Eval Lic)
IBM: SOMObjects Workstation Enabler 2.1 (Eval Lic)
 
Product Overviews (Disc 2)
-----------------
 
IBM: AnyNet for OS/2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: AnyNet IPX over SNA Gateway V1.0 for OS/2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: AnyNet SNA over TCP/IP Gateway V1.0 for OS/2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: AnyNet Sockets over SNA Gateway V1.0 for OS/2 (Eval Lic)
Client Server Networking: CHECKIT Version 2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: DatagLANce (Demo Lic)
IBM: DCE (Illustration)
IBM: LAN Distance (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: LAN Server 4.0 (T,Eval Lic)
Client Server Networking: MANAGEIT (Eval Lic) NEW
IBM: Multi-Protocol Transport Services (Eval Lic)
IBM: NetDoor/2 (Eval Lic)
IBM: NetFinity (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: Netview DM/2: 3.5" Diskettes (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: Netview DM/2 2.1 Extended Base (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: Netview DM/2 2.1 Extended Client (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: Netview DM/2 2.1 Remote Administrator (T,Eval Lic)
IBM: Person to Person/2 (Eval Lic)
Client Server Networking: WATCHIT Version 2 (Eval Lic)
 
LAN Systems Tools - AIX (Disc 1)
-----------------------
 
IBM: Cell Profiler (I)
IBM: DCE Password (I)
IBM: DCESTAT (I)
IBM: EZDCE (I)
IBM: MakeDCE (I,P)
IBM: PDDA6000 (I)
IBM: System Monitoring Tool (SMT) (I)
IBM: CubScout (I)
IBM: GenEd for AIX: Data Stream Encoder/Decoder (I)
 
LAN Systems Tools - OS/2 (Disc 1)
------------------------
 
IBM: DIRSTAT: A PM application that displays LAN adapter information (I)
IBM: GenE\D Data Stream Encoder Decoder (Eval Lic)
IBM: LANXCOPY: PC to PC File transfer Using NETBIOS (I)
IBM: LAN Manager to LAN Server Migration Tool (I)
IBM: LAN Server Rexx Utility (I)
IBM: LAN Server Specialist (I)
IBM: Library READ/2
IBM: MakeDCE for OS/2 (P)
IBM: NetView DM/2 Easy Preparation (Eval Lic)
IBM: NetWare to LAN Server Migration Tool (I)
Magus: PageTurner
IBM: RINGUTIL: Graphically monitor ring utilization (I)
 
Sample Code (Disc 1)
-----------
 
IBM: NVDM/2 Quick Help Sample Code
IBM: Redbook Sample Code
IBM: TCP/IP Sample Code NEW
 
Service (Disc 2)
-------
 
IBM: LAN Distance CSD IPx07050: 3.5-inch Diskettes
IBM: LAN Distance CSD LD11 Patch
IBM: LAN System ServicePaks: 3.5-inch Diskettes
IBM: NTS/2 ServicePaks: 3.5-inch Diskettes
IBM: SOMobjects Corrective Service 2.11 for OS/2
 
Documentation
-------------
 
Warp Server Roadmap NEW
Manageit Demonstration NEW
Checkit Demonstration
Watchit 2.0 Demonstration
General Data Stream Encoder/Decoder (GenE/D)
DatagLANce User's Guide
NetDoor Vendor Administrative Reference
 
12 Libraries
------------
 
* NetView DM/2 Library *
Quick Help for Installation of IBM Products via NetView DM/2
Quick Help for Installation of DOS and Windows Based Products via
  NetView DM/2
 
* Encina Library *
Encina Application Development Guide for AIX
Encina Server Reference Manual for AIX
Encina Base Reference Manual for AIX
Encina Transactional-C Programmer's Guide and Reference
Encina Structured File Server Programmer's Guide and Reference
  for AIX
Encina Monitor Programmer's Guide and Reference for AIX
Encina Peer-to-Peer Communication Executive Programmer's Reference
  SyncPoint Support for AIX
 
* Distributed SOM Library *
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Users Guide
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Programmers Reference Manual
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Quick Reference Guide
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Emitter Framework Guide and Reference
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Collection Classes Reference Manual
SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Installation and Configuration Guide
SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Installation and Configuration Guide
 
* Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Library *
MakeDCE--DCE Application Development Tools
Distributed Computing Environment: Understanding the Concepts
DCE Application Enabler for OS/2 Administration Guide and Reference
Application Enabler for OS/2 Getting Started
Application Enabler for OS/2 Application Development Guide
IBM Distributed Computing Environment Application Enabler for OS/2
   Application Development Reference
Distributed Computing Environment MakeDCE Application Development Tools
   User's Guide
AIX Distributed Computing Environment/6000 Application Development Guide
 
* Multiprotocol Transport Services (MPTS) Library *
Multiprotocol Transport Services--AnyNet for OS/2: Configuration Guide
Multiprotocol Transport Services--AnyNet for OS/2: Programmer's
   Reference
Multiprotocol Transport Services--AnyNet for OS/2: Error Messages and
   Problem Determination Guide
 
* Configuration Installation Distribution (CID) Library *
CID-Enabled Applications UPDATED
CID Enablement Guidelines
LAN Configuration, Installation, and Distribution Utility Guide
Code Server Setup (CASSETUP) User Guide
 
* LAN Distance Library *
IBM LAN Distance Remote Guide
IBM LAN Distance Advanced Guide
IBM LAN Distance Version 1.1 Quick Start Guide
IBM LAN Distance Version 1.11 Read Me First
LAN Distance Fixes and Changes
How to Create LAN Distance Install Diskettes
 
* LAN Server 4.0 Library *
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 DOS LAN Services and Windows User's Guide
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 LAN Requester User's Guide
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Programming Guide and Reference
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Network Administrator Reference, Volume 1:
   Planning, Installation, and Configuration
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Network Administrator Reference, Volume 2:
   Performance Tuning
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Network Administrator Reference, Volume 3:
   Network Administrator Tasks
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Commands and Utilities Reference
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Problem Determination Guide
Network Signon Coordinator (NSC) User's Guide
 
* NetFinity Library *
IBM NetFinity Services for NetWare
IBM NetFinity Manager for OS/2
IBM NetFinity Services for OS/2
IBM NetFinity Manager for Windows
IBM NetFinity Services for Windows
 
* AnyNet/2 Library *
IBM AnyNet/2 Guide to Sockets over SNA Gateway
IBM AnyNet/2 Guide to Sockets over SNA
IBM AnyNet/2 Guide to SNA over TCP/IP
IBM AnyNet/2 Guide to AnyNet IPX over SNA Gateway for OS/2
IBM AnyNet/2 Guide to SNA over TCP/IP Gateway for OS/2
 
* Person-to-Person Library *
Person-to-Person SDK Information
Person-to-Person User's Guide
 
* DADT Library *
Distributed Application Development Toolkit for OS/2 Event Trace User's
  Guide NEW
Distributed Application Development Toolkit for OS/2 Distribution Class
  Library Reference NEW
Distributed Application Development Toolkit for OS/2 User's Guide NEW
 
Technical References
--------------------
 
IBM LAN Server REXX Utility DLL
IBM LAN Server REXX Utility Readme
IBM LAN Distance Dial Services Interface Programming Guide
IBM Advanced NDIS (ANDIS) UPDATED
Token-Ring Network 16/4 Busmaster Server Adapter/A Interface
Ethernet Adapter Interface
Token-Ring Network Adapter Interface
Token-Ring Network LANStreamer Adapters NEW
IEEE 802.2 and NetBIOS Application Program Interfaces
 
LAN Systems Information
-----------------------
 
LAN System Maintenance Release Levels
LAN System CSD Newsletter
IBM Product Compatibility Program
Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems
Ready] for IBM LAN
LAN Systems API Implementation Guidelines
LAN Server System Builder's Product List
Client/Server Survival Guide with OS/2
IBM LAN Systems LAN Server API Sample Programs Readme
 
White Papers
------------
 
OS/2 DCE 2.1 Beta: Slim Client Options
Top Tips for LAN Server 3.0 Performance
LAN Server Ultimedia
IBM NetWork Door/2
Memory Debugging for C and C++ Programs
IBM DCE Heterogeneous Enterprise Performance
IBM DCE Client for Windows Performance
Distributed Performance for IBM DCE for OS/2
IBM DCE for OS/2: Key Function Performance
IBM DCE for OS/2: Multiuser Application Performance
DCE RPC as a DB2 for OS/2 and a DB2 for AIX Transport
LAN Server 4.0 Performance and Tuning Tips
LAN Server Product Strategy
Distributed Performance of IBM AIX 1.3 DCE RPC for AIX Version 3.2.5
Composition of Before/After Metaclasses in SOM
IBM's System Object Model (SOM): Making Reuse a Reality
The System Object Model (SOM) and Component Object Model (COM): A
  Comparison of Technologies Summarized
The System Object Model (SOM) and Component Object Model (COM): A
  Comparison of Technologies from a Developer's Perspective
LAN Server for AIX 3.2.5 v.1.1: Performance Tuning Tips and Techniques
Distributed Objects: Application Design Tips
 
Redbooks
--------
 
Migrating from NetWare to OS/2 LAN Server
Migrating from Microsoft LAN Manager to IBM OS/2 LAN Server
IBM OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 System Recovery Considerations
Experiences with IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 3.0 New Functions
Understanding IBM OS/2 LAN Server Ultimedia Version 1.0
Developing DCE Applications for AIX, OS/2, and Windows
OSF DCE for AIX, OS/2, and DOS Windows Overview
IBM LAN Distance Version 1.1 Configuration and Customization Guide
SOMobjects: Management Utilities for DSOM and SOM
SOMobjects: A Practical Introduction to SOM and DSOM
Inside OS/2 LAN Server 4.0
Using the Information Super Highway
OS/2 Warp Generation, Volume 2: Exploring LAN Connectivity with OS/2
  Warp Connect
 
========================================================================
 
       +----------------------------------------------------+
       |  IBM Announces Delivery Dates for OpenDoc on OS/2  |    odocdel
       | and First On-Line Community for OpenDoc Developers |
       +----------------------------------------------------+
 
In a continuing display of OpenDoc momentum, IBM announces delivery
schedules for OpenDoc for OS/2 Warp, and kicks off Club OpenDoc, a new
hot spot on the web where developers will be able to link into the
information, people, and tools they need to reap the benefits of OpenDoc
technology.
 
Applications Built from Parts
-----------------------------
 
By evolving applications to a component-based, integrated structure,
OpenDoc provides a robust object architecture that enables application
developers to build or customize applications with software parts --
reducing development time and costs, increasing software quality and
speeding time to market.
 
"The key challenge facing OpenDoc developers today is the ability to
gather the technology and the information required to translate this
exciting technology into a profitable and productive business
opportunity," said John Slitz, vice president, object technologies
marketing, IBM. "These announcements will help achieve this goal by
giving developers the tools and resources they need to tap into the
power of OpenDoc."
 
OpenDoc Toolkit
---------------
 
IBM's OpenDoc software development toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3.0
will be delivered at no cost to developers in December. The OpenDoc
runtime will be fully integrated in the next version of OS/2 Warp, which
is expected around mid-year 1996.
 
"Customers look to us to not only meet general software needs, but also
to provide customized solutions that fit their specific business
processes," said Robert Beech, president, Pharos Technology, Inc.
"OpenDoc helps us respond to these needs by giving us a powerful and
flexible framework to assemble existing components or tailor solutions
to meet individual customer requirements."
 
OpenDoc in Action
-----------------
 
At COMDEX, showcasing the value that OpenDoc can bring to customers
today, IBM demonstrated a travel expense application created by
combining four independently developed components into one seamless
application using OpenDoc technology. The application featured
spreadsheet, electronic signature, speech recognition, calendar and
document management components from Athena Design, Peripheral Vision,
Voice Pilot Technology, and Cirrus Technology.
 
Club OpenDoc
------------
 
Club OpenDoc, the industry's first, comprehensive source of OpenDoc
information on the Internet, will provide a gathering place for
developers to catch up on the latest OpenDoc news, to reference parts
and resource listings, to test-drive shareware, and most important, to
swap ideas and experiences with fellow enthusiasts and industry experts.
Developers interested in joining the club can link into
http:\\www.software.ibm.com\clubopendoc.
 
Membership Services
-------------------
 
Club OpenDoc will provide a wide range of information and facilities for
experienced or new OpenDoc programmers. To ensure that the club meets
the needs of the developer community, IBM will work closely with members
to develop the site's content and direction.
 
Club OpenDoc highlights will include:
 
o  News and Information -- Club OpenDoc will be the place to get the
   latest and greatest news about OpenDoc products, developers, and
   vendors, and to receive tutorials about OpenDoc benefits and
   features. It will also provide hot links to related web sites from
   IBM, CI Labs, Apple, and Novell, as well as member companies and even
   individual developers.
 
o  Community Spirit -- Through Club OpenDoc, developers will be able to
   connect with technology consultants, system integrators, educators,
   and contractors from around the globe, or even hunt for a new job or
   teammate through a want-ad section. In addition, a future program
   called Chat OpenDoc will showcase on-line discussions with leaders in
   the object technology industry.
 
o  Technical Information -- To help members with technical questions and
   issues, Club OpenDoc will provide background on the architecture,
   share software recipes, and post answers to frequently asked
   questions (FAQs) about OpenDoc. In addition, Club OpenDoc
   representatives from IBM will regularly monitor leading Internet
   forums, like the OpenDoc news groups and the CI Labs forums, to offer
   answers and assistance.
 
o  Two-Way Communication -- Not only will Club OpenDoc provide
   information, but it will also act as a two-way communication channel
   for developers to help shape the future direction of the technology.
   Members will be encouraged to provide input about product performance
   and features, make suggestions for product improvements, and even
   share marketing tips and ideas.
 
o  The OpenDoc Planetarium -- In the future, Club OpenDoc will feature
   the OpenDoc Planetarium, a multi-vendor repository of OpenDoc and
   System Object Model (SOM) demos, shareware, and beta parts that users
   can test-drive. Members will also be encouraged to include their
   components in the Planetarium -- a great way to get user feedback and
   move projects under construction to the next step.
 
OpenDoc Developers Contest
--------------------------
 
In addition to being a serious resource for present or aspiring OpenDoc
developers, Club OpenDoc was also designed with fun in mind. To help
kick off the club and encourage membership, IBM will be hosting the
OpenDoc Developers Contest. Beginning in December, Club OpenDoc members
will be encouraged to enter their products for judging by an independent
industry panel. The winning entry, to be announced at ObjectWorld Boston
in the Spring of 1996, will be chosen on the basis of the most
innovative and functional use of the power of OpenDoc technology.
 
In addition to this formal event, hidden puzzles and contests will be
sprinkled throughout the Club OpenDoc web site, offering OpenDoc
merchandise and software prizes.
 
Club OpenDoc is open for membership today at
http:\\www.software.ibm.com\clubopendoc.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For Internet users, IBM also offers complete information about the
company, its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web.
The IBM home page is at http://www.ibm.com.  The fastest, easiest way to
get information about IBM software is to go to the IBM software home
page at http://www.software.ibm.com.
 
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops, and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage
devices, and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division
provides data management, application development, and workgroup
solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs,
and host systems.
 
========================================================================
 
        +-----------------------------------------------+
        | IBM and CyberSource Tap Into the Power of the |       onecomp
        | Internet to Offer One-Stop Component Shopping |
        +-----------------------------------------------+
 
At COMDEX, IBM and CyberSource Corp. have unveiled the Reusable
Software Component Market -- an electronic object store, available via
the Internet, where vendors and object developers will be able to sell
or purchase components easily, quickly, and cost-effectively.
 
Software Distribution via Internet
----------------------------------
 
A leading provider of object technology, IBM will sponsor the innovative
service, which will be owned and operated by CyberSource Corp., a
company specializing in distribution of software over the Internet. This
announcement supports IBM's direction to provide electronic software
distribution services to its customers.
 
"Object technology is opening up new ways to develop, buy, and use
software, and the Internet is providing unlimited horizons for sharing
and accessing information," said John Slitz, vice president, object
technologies marketing, IBM. "Combining the power of these two
technologies will help move objects from a cottage industry to a
mainstream software business, by getting components into the hands of
developers more quickly and easily."
 
In Search of Objects
--------------------
 
This announcement is another example of IBM's network-centric computing
strategy, designed to enable people to receive, use, and share
applications and services across worldwide voice and data networks.
Unlike the past, when developers had to hunt down component providers,
search through narrowly-focused catalogs, and place orders by phone,
they will now have a central shopping location at the Reusable Software
Component Market -- 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
 
Place Component Orders On the Spot
----------------------------------
 
Using any web browser to link to the service, users will be able to
access a multi-vendor listing of components, launch keyword or category
searches, and place orders on the spot with a credit card or corporate
account number. After placing an order, the Reusable Software Component
Market's worldwide, electronic delivery system will make the part
immediately available for downloading to the developer's desktop.
 
"Reusable components are an emerging and promising software market which
will require the development of new ways to reach customers," said Bill
McKiernan, president and CEO, CyberSource Corp. "The Reusable Software
Component Market offers software authors and developers a new channel
that can contribute significantly to the success of object technology,
by providing broad product selection, searchable format, and quick and
cost-effective fulfillment through electronic distribution."
 
Calling All Vendors!
--------------------
 
All providers of component software, regardless of platform or
technology, will find the Reusable Software Component Market a powerful
and cost-effective means for bringing objects to market.
 
For 99 USD per part, any vendor will be able to feature their object
component in the on-line catalog -- freeing them from traditional
packaging, distribution, and marketing costs, and giving them the
ability to tap into a global audience. These benefits make the Reusable
Software Component Market a particularly attractive channel for smaller
companies.
 
In addition to IBM, a number of companies have signed up to be charter
vendors on the Reusable Software Component Market, including: A and H
Associates, Hatteras Software, Inc., IS International, Inc., ONSPEC
Automation Solutions, Synergistic Software, Voice Pilot Technologies
Inc., ASSET, Inc., Cirrus Technology, CrossLogic Corp., Computer
Innovations, Inc., and LPC Consulting Service.
 
Apple Computer, Inc. and Widgets Workshop also plan to offer their parts
through the market in the future.
 
Open for Business
-----------------
 
The Reusable Software Component Market is currently stocking its
shelves, and is open for business today. Users can access the service at
http://components.software.net.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company,
its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web. The IBM
home page is at http://www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to get
information about IBM software is to go to the IBM software home page at
http://www.software.ibm.com.
 
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops, and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage
devices, and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division
provides data management, application development, and workgroup
solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs,
and host systems.
 
CyberSource Corp. is a privately held company specializing in the
electronic distribution of software and other digital content over the
Internet. CyberSource owns and operates software.net, the first
Internet-based software superstore offering products for electronic
fulfillment. Through software.net, customers can browse, purchase, and
retrieve software over the Internet, providing them with a one-stop
shopping solution to their software needs. Founded in 1994, CyberSource
is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. For more information about
software.net, call 1-800-617-SOFT (1-800-617-7638) or 1-415-462-5522, or
send E-mail to info@software.net.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +-------------------------------------+
                   | IBM Announces Distributed Computing |        dcepid
                   |  Partners in Development (DC PID)   |
                   +-------------------------------------+
 
IBM's newest specialty in the Solution Developer Program provides
assistance and support for companies developing client/server
applications based on the industry-standard Open Software Foundation
(OSF) Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) technology.
 
IBM DCE Features
----------------
 
IBM's DCE provides the environment and tools to build
industrial-strength client/server applications in a heterogeneous
environment. DCE features include:
 
o  Finding applications and services within a common enterprise-wide
   directory
 
o  Authenticating users and checking authorization levels
 
o  Providing data encryption across the network
 
o  Enabling distributed computing via Remote Procedure Call technology
 
o  Executing application function on remote systems
 
o  Implementing a single file system across the network
 
o  Inteoperating with other IBM (PC to mainframe) and non-IBM systems,
   e.g., HP, SUN, DEC, Microsoft, ...
 
DC PID Features
---------------
 
DC PID offers a comprehensive development support plan for commercial
developers and system integrators. DC PID is open to companies
providing applications, tools, and services based on DCE in the OS/2,
AIX, or Windows environments.
 
The Distributed Computing Partners in Development offers the following
features at no charge:
 
o  Development copies of DCE
o  Technical education
o  Toll-free telephone technical support
o  Access to early releases
o  Marketing assistance
 
Enrollment and More Information
-------------------------------
 
For more information and an enrollment form, call 1-800-627-8363 from
within the USA and Canada, or 1-770-835-9902 from elsewhere.
 
========================================================================
 
       +-----------------------------------------------------+
       | IBM Helps OS/2 Developers Enter Asia-Pacific Market |   apdevel
       +-----------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM announces a range of services to assist OS/2 solution developers to
enter the growing Asian software market.
 
Marketing in Asia-Pacific Region
--------------------------------
 
By leveraging IBM's worldwide resources, Solution Developer Operations
will work with software vendors and hardware vendors involved in OS/2
activities worldwide to assist in marketing their products in the
Asia-Pacific region.
 
"The Asia-Pacific software market is a dynamic and exciting one,
offering many opportunities for software and hardware developers," said
Howie Hunger, director of strategic relationships for IBM Solution
Developer Operations division. "IBM is represented in over 20 countries
across the region, and is involved in many joint ventures and business
partnerships. Our goal is to utilize this infrastructure and help
facilitate opportunities for business partners involved in OS/2
development to enter this market."
 
Consulting and Technical Support
--------------------------------
 
IBM's Solution Developer Operations division is offering a package of
services, including consulting services and technical support, to
developers wishing to include Double Byte Character Set (DBCS)-enabling
in their OS/2 applications. SDO will also introduce ISVs and IHVs to
distributors and other business partners across the region; include
products and companies in the Japan OS/2 Consortium newsletter and
homepage; include products and partners in Asian trade shows; provide
certification programs; and assist in setting up appointments in the
Asia-Pacific region.
 
Since IBM Solution Developer Operations began networking between ISVs
and local organizations in Asia, approximately 30 ISVs products have
been introduced to the Japanese market. More than 360 Japanese OS/2
applications are now available, according to a study in the recent
edition of "OS/2 Source Book" by Japan OS/2 Consortium, up 50 percent
from one year ago.
 
OS/2 Warp Success in Asia-Pacific
---------------------------------
 
OS/2 Warp, enjoying considerable success across the region, is
available in languages including Japanese, Simplified Chinese (China),
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Thai, and Korean. The Simplified Chinese
version of OS/2 Warp was launched in April 1995 with an endorsement from
the Chinese Ministry of Electronics Industry in August, the first time
that body has ever endorsed a specific software product. In Japan, OS/2
Warp and OS/2 Warp Connect are widely available in major PC and software
retail stores, and 30 PC manufacturers, including NEC Corp., Toshiba
Corp., Hitachi Ltd..  and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.. sell PCs
preloaded with OS/2 Warp. Major OS/2 customers in the region include
Chinese Ministry of Railroads, Japanese telecommunications giant NTT,
QBE Insurance in Australia, LG Industries (formerly Lucky Goldstar) in
Korea, and Sumitomo Bank in Japan.
 
More Information
----------------
 
More information about this and other IBM Solution Developer Operations
initiatives is available from the SDO home page at
http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/.
 
========================================================================
 
               +---------------------------------------+
               |   No-Fee Application Compatibility    |           actap
               | Testing for OS/2 Warp in Asia-Pacific |
               +---------------------------------------+
 
For a limited time, IBM is offering a no-fee program for Asia-Pacific
solution developers to test their DOS/Windows or OS/2 (English version)
applications for compatibility with OS/2 Warp (English version).
 
This program applies to English-speaking countries in the Asia-Pacific
region. These countries include the ASEAN countries (Singapore,
Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand), Australia,
Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
 
How the Program Works
---------------------
 
The National Software Testing Laboratory (NSTL), an independent testing
laboratory in the United States, will test the object code provided by
solution developers for compatibility with the English version of OS/2
Warp.
 
If the tests are successful, IBM will provide "Ready for OS/2 Warp NSTL
Tested" stickers for software boxes. If the tests are not successful,
NSTL will provide the software developer with the variances, and with
installation and configuration parameters. These parameters will also be
included in the Technical Connection CD-ROM.
 
The solution developer will also receive, at no charge, a Technical
Connection subscription through 1996; additional technical support
through the IBM Solution Developer home page on the World Wide Web; and
additional free technical support (available through a US number).
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations will pay for this testing. There is no
risk, and no fee, for the solution developer.
 
Solution Developer Participation
--------------------------------
 
In exchange for this testing, the solution developer must:
 
(1) Provide NSTL with two copies of the software to be tested, including
    documentation.
 
(2) Agree to affix "Ready for OS/2 Warp NSTL Tested" stickers to their
    product packages.
 
Benefits of NSTL Testing
------------------------
 
You can reap several benefits from NSTL's compatibility testing of your
applications:
 
o  Gain international recognition for your applications from the NSTL
   seal of approval.
 
o  Broaden the customer appeal of your applications.
 
o  Be listed in IBM's compatibility listings that appear in many places,
   including IBM's Home Page on Internet, the Computer Reseller News MAX
   CD-ROM, IBM-4FAX, and IBM's Developer Connection CD-ROM. In addition,
   your tested application may be selected for inclusion, free of
   charge, in NSTL's advertising in major business and technical
   periodicals.
 
o  Bypass the upgrade compatibility issues associated with other 32-bit
   operating systems. Get your 16-bit application running in a 32-bit
   environment, and let NSTL's testing prove that it works.
 
o  Let the marketplace know that your application is ready NOW for OS/2
   Warp's mission-critical environment, a stable platform that is the
   overwhelming choice for corporate internal application development.
 
o  Take advantage of OS/2 Warp's built-in Internet access, seamless
   memory allocation, and multitasking capabilities.
 
o  Take a big step toward porting your application to OS/2 for the
   PowerPC.
 
========================================================================
 
                 +--------------------------------------+
                 | IBM Now Accepting Candidates for IBM |        dssbeta
                 | Directory and Security Services Beta |
                 +--------------------------------------+
 
IBM is now accepting candidates for participation in the IBM Directory
and Security Services Beta Program. For this limited program, candidates
will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion
of the enrollment process. Worldwide shipments will begin immediately.
Customers placing orders in excess of available quantities will be
notified.
 
Distributed Infrastructure
--------------------------
 
The IBM Directory and Security Services (DSS) Beta Program adds a set of
features to the IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 4.0 product that provides a
distributed infrastructure for LAN Server customers who need the
functions of LAN Server in a larger, company-wide network.
 
LAN Server Services Plus DCE
----------------------------
 
DSS is the integration of the world-class LAN Server file- and
print-sharing services with the open, scalable, networking features of
the OSF Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) V1.1. It provides the
ability to create larger networks of users and resources in a
heterogeneous environment. In a heterogeneous environment, the network
components, both hardware and software, may be of different types from
different vendors.
 
DSS Benefits
------------
 
DSS provides the following benefits:
 
o  Single user definition
o  Operating system and network independence
o  Scalability
o  Security
o  Ease of use
o  Availability
o  Ease of application development
 
These benefits are added to DSS while retaining the following
characteristics that have made IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 4.0 an
award-winning product:
 
o  Investment protection
o  Ease of administration
o  Ease of installation
 
Order Form and More Information
-------------------------------
 
To obtain an order form and more information, send an Internet e-mail to
majordomo@austin.ibm.com that contains the following two lines:
 
  *get ls-dirsec dssinfo.doc
  *end
 
You will receive an e-mail containing an information document and an
order form.
 
To receive an order form only, send an Internet e-mail to
majordomo@austin.ibm.com that contains the following two lines:
 
  *get ls-dirsec order.frm
  *end
 
You will receive an e-mail containing an order form.
 
The beta program is delivered to customers via a CD-ROM hardcopy package
only.
 
========================================================================
 
                    +--------------------------+
                    | VisualAge IMS Connection |                visagims
                    +--------------------------+
 
In the light of fierce competition, huge application backlogs, and IS
personnel tied up in maintenance, many companies are looking at the
benefits of OO technology for new application development. Because
operations depend on the current IS asset, even new applications have to
be, at least for a period of time, integrated with the existing MVS/IMS
applications. This integration often results in heavy restructuring or
rewriting of existing IMS transactions, with all the related costs and
risks.
 
Seamless Integration into C/S Environments
------------------------------------------
 
VisualAge IMS Connection, an extension to VisualAge for Smalltalk,
enables the integration of MVS/IMS transactions into object-oriented,
client/server development environments on OS/2, Windows, and AIX,
without the need for rewriting or restructuring. Existing IMS
transactions are "wrapped" into business objects. These objects can then
be used in VisualAge for Smalltalk application to extend or add new
functions, without changing the existing transaction programs running on
S/390.
 
The focus on business objects -- representing things such as contracts,
customers, and invoices -- helps to make the shift from an
application-oriented view to a business-oriented view, and lowers the
communication barrier between application developers and end users. It
also fosters the development of reusable parts, namely the business
objects themselves. The design of the business objects and the new
applications should, and can, be done independently of the underlying
transactions.
 
Transaction Objects
-------------------
 
Business objects developed with VisualAge IMS Connection are clearly
shielded from any knowledge about the underlying IMS transactions. All
the handling of transactions is done by lower-level objects called
transaction objects. Thus, business objects are protected from changes
to the transactions, and are also easily adaptable to new requirements,
for example, database access rather than transaction usage.
 
The integration of IMS transaction systems with new OO applications is a
hot item for customers who deploy information technology on a large
scale. VisualAge IMS Connection offers a level of support that is
unparalleled by any other visual or OO programming toolkit on the
market.
 
Benefits
--------
 
VisualAge IMS Connection offers significant value to large mainframe
server customers:
 
o  It facilitates the creation of OO applications quickly by utilizing
   the inherent strength of existing transactions.
 
o  It offers the freedom to design new applications independently of
   the underlying transactions.
 
o  It bears minimum risk, as transactions remain unchanged.
 
o  It allows intuitive and highly efficient development through
   VisualAge SmallTalk programming.
 
Environments, Prerequisites, Availability
-----------------------------------------
 
VisualAge IMS Connection runs on OS/2, Windows, and AIX, with built-in
spport for LU 2 (3270 data stream) and APPC communication. VisualAge IMS
Connection requires the VisualAge Communication/Transaction Feature.
 
VisualAge IMS Connection is a separately priced feature of VisualAge for
Smalltalk. It will be generally available in November as a feature of
IBM VisualAge.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about VisualAge IMS Connection, send an e-mail note
to Pit Burkhardt at pit@vnet.ibm.com or to Bernd Beyrodt at
bbeyrodt@vnet.ibm.com.
 
========================================================================
 
    +-------------------------------------------------------+
    | Revised Availability of IBM Human-Centered Experience |   hciavail
    +-------------------------------------------------------+
 
The Human-Centered Experience (5622-881) was not made generally
available on 24 October 1995, as previously announced on 19 June 1995.
 
Instead, the Human-Centered Experience will be made available, on a
limited basis, to Windows NT IBM Personal Computer Power Series and
Windows NT IBM Personal Computer customers who request to participate in
the Human-Centered Preview Program, and who qualify under the terms and
conditions of the program. Terms and conditions for participation in the
Preview Program will be announced in the near future.
 
Preview Program
---------------
 
After you qualify for the Preview Program, you will receive three CDs
that contain some, or all, of the following:
 
o  Human-Centered Experience Introduction CD
   -  Exploring the Human-Centered Experience (MPEG video)
   -  Getting Started with the Human-Centered Experience
   -  MPEG Player
   -  MIDI Player
 
o  Human-Centered Experience Preview CD number 1
   -  Exploring the Human-Centered Experience (MPEG video)
   -  Getting Started with the Human-Centered Experience
   -  MPEG Player
   -  MIDI Player
   -  Human Center User Interface
   -  Speech Navigation, with games
   -  Personality Services
   -  Selected Agents
   -  HC Markup and HC Markup Viewer for Windows 3.1
   -  Directed work scenario for first-day fun and practice
   -  Information on upgraded microphones
 
o  Human-Centered Experience Preview CD number 2
   -  Speech Dictation using VoiceType technology
   -  Communication Central
   -  Selected Agents
   -  Directed work scenario for first-day fun and practice
   -  Additional games and grammars
 
You will also be provided with an IBM service contact who will help
coordinate receipt of service. The level of service will be determined
at a later date.
 
The availability of the Human-Centered Preview Program, and the contents
of the CDs, are subject to change at the discretion of IBM.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For information about the Human-Centered Preview Program, contact Bob
Yates at 1-914-766-3233 or via Internet at rsyatesjr@vnet.ibm.com.
 
========================================================================
 
       +--------------------------------------------------+
       | Network-Centric Computing and the Open Blueprint |     nccoblue
       +--------------------------------------------------+
 
As IBM continues to offer distributed computing solutions that exploit
the capabilities of public networks (e.g., the Internet), IBM's Open
Blueprint structure continues to evolve with enhancements to the support
for network-centric computing.
 
Commenting on this update to the Open Blueprint, John R. Patrick, Vice
President of Internet Applications, said "Customers view the Internet as
the next frontier for their commercial businesses. They increasingly
want to exploit the Internet, yet preserve their existing IT
investments. This Open Blueprint update provides a roadmap to help
achieve their objectives."
 
Open Blueprint Enhancements
---------------------------
 
The enhancements to the Open Blueprint structure include:
 
o  Addition of the Web Browser and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
   resource manager
 
o  Extensions to Transaction Monitor, Relational Database, Messaging,
   and Queuing services to provide gateways for public network access
 
o  Support for Internet security protocols
 
These enhancements enable customer solutions for electronic commerce and
access to enterprise data. Linkages between the enterprise business
management systems already in place, and the public network presence of
mission-critical business applications, can now be established.
 
New Document: "NCC and the Open Blueprint"
------------------------------------------
 
A new document is now available for use in understanding these concepts:
"NCC and the Open Blueprint". This document is available on the World
Wide Web at URL:
 
  http://www.software.ibm.com/openblue/openblue.htm
 
========================================================================
 
                +--------------------------------+
                | IBM PSP Beta Programs Web Page |               betaweb
                +--------------------------------+
 
A web page is now available that details current OS/2 beta offerings
from the IBM Personal Software Products (PSP) development team.
 
Point your browser to URL:
 
  http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/betahome.html
 
This home page introduces the beta programs, specifies where support is
located, etc.  Currently, only the beta programs from the LAN
development team are detailed. Information about the OS/2 base operating
system betas and offerings from Lotus Development Corp. are planned to
be posted as well.
 
Details for Ordering Betas
--------------------------
 
Please look under the "Current PSP beta programs" section on the web
page, and click on a beta program of interest to you. You will be linked
to a web page that gives details about the beta program function,
support, and feedback method(s), plus how to order the beta for your
evaluation.
 
Feedback
--------
 
Feel free to use the "Feedback to PSP" capability on the web page to
contact the beta management team for non-technical questions.
 
========================================================================
 
              +-----------------------------------------+
              |     Apple, IBM, and Motorola Publish    |        ppcplat
              | Specifications for the PowerPC Platform |
              +-----------------------------------------+
 
Apple, IBM, and Motorola announce the availability of the PowerPC
Platform -- a set of specifications that defines a unified personal
computer architecture and brings the combined advantages of the Power
Macintosh platform and the standard PC environment to both system
vendors and users.
 
Open Specifications
-------------------
 
These open specifications will make it easier for system vendors to
design computers capable of running multiple operating systems.
Operating systems from Apple, IBM, Microsoft, Novell, and SunSoft are
planned to support the PowerPC Platform.
 
These specifications are known formally as the PowerPC Microprocessor
Common Hardware Reference Platform. Prior to today, they had been
referred to within the industry as CHRP (Common Hardware Reference
Platform).
 
Emerging Requirements
---------------------
 
The PowerPC Platform, combined with the superior performance of the
PowerPC RISC microprocessor, will support today's advanced applications
and drive the next generation of applications, which address emerging
customer requirements for video, multimedia, virtual reality, speech
recognition, 3D graphics, and enhanced communications. PowerPC
Platform-compliant systems will also benefit from the availability of
components designed to industry specifications, which can help reduce
costs.
 
Alternative to CISC
-------------------
 
The PowerPC Platform specifications -- a blueprint for system vendors
and independent hardware vendors -- specify the kinds of input/output
interfaces, bus standards, and other system-level functional elements
needed to implement a single, unified architecture around the PowerPC
microprocessor. The PowerPC alliance companies (Apple, IBM, and
Motorola) are publishing the PowerPC Platform specifications as part of
their initiative to create a superior, industry-wide, RISC-based
alternative to the CISC-based X86 offerings. The PowerPC Platform
provides a standard architecture for the next generation of personal
computing -- an architecture that is open, multi-OS capable, scalable
from portables to high-performance servers, and free from the
limitations of CISC-based microprocessor architectures, which have had
to incorporate RISC-like features to avoid reaching their performance
peak.
 
A Reference Architecture
------------------------
 
The PowerPC Platform, an open, publicly available reference architecture
for the industry, leverages industry-standard component designs. System
vendors choosing to implement the PowerPC Platform will benefit not only
from the specifications, but also from the reference designs and
infrastructure, including chipsets, peripherals, and firmware from
leading vendors. Thus, the PowerPC Platform provides a lower-cost,
standard PC foundation for a broad range of computing systems from
multiple system vendors, which can help to increase PC volumes, and
enables system vendors to differentiate their PowerPC systems.
Additionally, users will benefit from broader access to software
applications.
 
Benefits
--------
 
Benefits of the PowerPC Platform include new levels of:
 
o  Freedom for computer buyers to purchase a single system that can be
   used with more than one operating system for different needs; for
   example, within one company, the graphics design department could use
   Mac OS, and the human resources department could use AIX -- both
   running on the same hardware.
 
o  Application richness and choice for users, because one hardware
   architecture will be capable of running the applications of multiple,
   advanced, true 32-bit operating systems.
 
o  Opportunity for system vendors who demand a higher return on their
   investment. The Platform will allow them to invest once in developing
   a system and have it reach more markets.
 
o  Freedom for software designers to harness the superior performance
   and unique architecture of the PowerPC microprocessor, including its
   superior floating-point capabilities, on whichever operating system
   they choose to support.
 
o  Choice for system vendors, MIS personnel, and users, from both PC and
   Macintosh peripherals and extension cards which use the PCI bus
   standard.
 
The PowerPC Platform specifications deliver on the commitment made by
Apple, IBM, and Motorola in November 1994 to create a common,
system-level architecture definition. They provide unified
specifications that are flexible, scalable, and backward-compatible for
manufacturers who build to them. Existing application software that
supports either the earlier PowerPC Reference Platform or the Power
Macintosh system standard does not need to be rewritten for the PowerPC
Platform.
 
Vendor Participation
--------------------
 
Joining today's announcements are not only leading system vendors, but
also vendors of chipsets, peripherals, and components, such as 3Com, CMD
Technology, Motorola, National Semiconductor, Standard Microsystems
Corp., Texas Instruments, United Microelectronics Corp./ITE, VLSI
Technology, and Winbond Systems Laboratory. The system vendors who have
indicated support for the PowerPC Platform include Apple, Canon, DayStar
Digital, FirePower Systems, IBM, IPC Technologies, Motorola Computer
Group, Pioneer, Power Computing, Radius, the TNPC (Taiwan New PC
Consortium), Umax and Zenith Data Systems. Many of these companies are
making product announcements or statements of support for the PowerPC
Platform at COMDEX/Fall 1995.
 
Detailed information about systems designs and support for individual
operating systems will be provided by the manufacturer at the time of
the product announcement.
 
Running Every 32-Bit Operating System
-------------------------------------
 
"The announcement of the PowerPC Platform represents another important
milestone on the road to establishing the PowerPC as an industry
standard with broad-based industry support," said Joe Guglielmi,
corporate vice president and general manager, the Motorola Computer
Group. "For the first time in the industry, a RISC hardware platform
will run every leading, advanced 32-bit operating system, providing a
significant opportunity to system vendors to take advantage of increased
volumes and for users to take advantage of a broad set of applications."
 
"For customers as well as hardware and software developers, the PowerPC
Platform promises to unlock the current stranglehold on the computer
industry, and unleash the next generation of personal computing,"
commented David Nagel, Apple senior vice president of worldwide research
and development. "With this computing platform, we're offering an open
design to the whole industry, which will spur innovation as well as new
opportunities to participate."
 
"What is most important about this announcement is what it makes
possible," said Nick Donofrio, IBM senior vice president and group
executive, Server Group. "The PowerPC Platform gives our industry a
unified system-level architecture that harnesses the performance of
PowerPC -- creating a win/win for everyone, especially the user."
 
Schedule and More Information
-----------------------------
 
PowerPC alliance members and their partners are planning to deliver
systems based on the PowerPC Platform specifications in the second half
of 1996. More information about the PowerPC and the PowerPC Platform
specifications can be obtained by accessing the web sites of alliance
members or by calling:
 
Company   URL                          Phone
-------   ---                          -----
 
Motorola  http://www.mot.com/PowerPC/  1-800-845-MOTO
                                       1-512-434-1502
 
Apple     http://chrp.apple.com        1-800-251-8662
 
IBM       http://www.chips.ibm.com     1-800-POWERPC (1-800-769-3772)
                                       1-708-296-6767
 
========================================================================
 
               +------------------------------+
               |  IBM Adds TCP/IP and Backup  |                 tcpipadd
               | Features to OS/2 Warp Server |
               +------------------------------+
 
IBM is adding new TCP/IP network administration features and backup
services to the OS/2 Warp Server product, currently in beta.
 
Dynamic IP
----------
 
The TCP/IP network features, collectively called Dynamic IP, include
unique addressing capabilities and greatly simplified administration,
while the backup services will provide the ability to backup Novell
NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT servers. The Dynamic IP and backup
services will be included in OS/2 Warp Server when it ships in the first
quarter of 1996.
 
Dynamic IP combines Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and
Dynamic Domain Name System (Dynamic DNS), enabling computers to
automatically access a network, and streamlining network configuration
for system administrators. DHCP centralizes network configuration
information, including IP addresses and application parameters such as
web browsers and news readers. It also distributes the information to
computers based on location or defined user groups, such as accounting
or marketing departments.
 
Dynamic DNS enables workstations to automatically and securely maintain
their host name information, including DHCP-assigned addresses,
eliminating the current need for administrators to manually create and
maintain this information. To further support open industry standards,
IBM has submitted DDNS to the Internet Engineering Task Force as a model
for open DNS implementation.
 
"Dynamic IP solves problems that network administrators live with every
day," said Phil Powers, director of marketing for LAN Systems, IBM
Personal Software Products. "Because OS/2 Warp Server is the first
server operating system to promote an open Dynamic DNS standard, we are
leading the way in helping customers solve a traditional network TCP/IP
issue. We believe the inclusion of these features will further establish
Warp Server as the industry's premier server operating system."
 
Simplified Access and Administration of TCP/IP Networks
-------------------------------------------------------
 
Typically, network administrators must assign network IP addresses,
maintain host names at individual computers, and constantly track
changes every time a computer is either added, removed or relocated in
the network. Dynamic IP workstations (computers with Dynamic IP client
software installed) automatically configure themselves and securely
update their host name information. As a result, no user or
administrator intervention is required to configure computers for
network access.
 
Dynamic IP centralizes network configuration and distributes changes to
computers on the network. This greatly assists network administrators in
managing network changes and eliminates the process of manually
reconfiguring individual computers. The features also save time and
energy, and avoid costly disruptions to network operations.
 
Dynamic IP is also especially well suited for laptops and other mobile
computers that frequently reconnect to the network at different
locations. Because Dynamic IP hosts are automatically configured based
on their location, administrators can provide customized,
location-sensitive information to mobile computers as they reconnect at
various sites on the network.
 
Backup Services
---------------
 
The new enhanced backup and recovery services allow OS/2 Warp Server to
backup any information on the server to other servers on the local area
network, including Novell NetWare and Windows NT. In addition, the local
backup capability of OS/2 Warp Server spans from tape and optical to
disk and diskette, unlike Windows NT, which will only back up locally to
tape.
 
This new feature further enhances the existing backup capabilities of
OS/2 Warp Server, which include the ADSTAR Distributed Storage Manager
(ADSM) client, a hierarchical storage manager for heterogeneous
environments. With appropriate ADSM software installed on minis and
mainframes, OS/2 Warp Server information can be backed up to
multiplatforms including OS/2, AS/400, MVS/VM, AIX, Sun,
Hewlett-Packard, and Digital Equipment Corporation.
 
"We understand that many of our customers work in a multiplatform
environment," added Powers. "With the enhanced backup services now
included in Warp Server, we offer the most comprehensive backup
capabilities, from standalone to virtually any server platform."
 
About OS/2 Warp Server
----------------------
 
Following on the heels of OS/2 Warp Connect, IBM's network client
operating system, OS/2 Warp Server combines the market-proven quality of
OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 with a wealth of functional enhancements in
system management, remote and advanced print function. Services such as
file and print can be selectively installed, allowing users to customize
OS/2 Warp Server to meet their specific needs. OS/2 Warp Server has been
distributed to more than 12,000 beta testers worldwide, and the final
product is expected to ship in the first quarter of 1996.
 
IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page
at http://www.ibm.com . The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to
receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial
1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter 99 at the voice menu.
 
========================================================================
 
                 +-----------------------------------+
                 | OS/2 Warp Version 3 New Packaging |            newpkg
                 +-----------------------------------+
 
OS/2 Warp Version 3 on 3.5-inch diskette media is available in an
attractive new box. OS/2 Warp Version 3 in the new box is functionally
identical to the current OS/2 Warp Version 3 offering, but is at a
higher maintenance level.
 
OS/2 Warp Version 3 in the new box (52H3800) is at the FixPak 9 service
level. The new OS/2 Warp Version 3 offering has no new functions or new
drivers. Current users of OS/2 Warp Version 3 (83G8100) do not need to
migrate to this new offering; however, they can apply FixPak 9 in order
to operate at the equivalent maintenance level of the new offering.
 
The new offering will be generally available on 20 November.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +-----------------------------+
                   | Miller Freeman Consolidates |              mfconsol
                   |  Its OS/2 Market Resources  |
                   +-----------------------------+
 
(This information was supplied by Miller Freeman, Inc.)
 
Miller Freeman, Inc., owner and publisher of OS/2 Magazine, OS/2
Developer, and of the OS/2 World Conference and Exhibition, has
consolidated of its OS/2 magazines and show into one business unit.
 
Superior Products for OS/2 Users
--------------------------------
 
Effective 1 October 1995, the three properties were consolidated into
Miller Freeman's Software Development unit. "The centralization of these
OS/2 properties into a single business unit allows us to devote our full
attention to delivering superior products to the nearly 10 million users
of OS/2," said Regina Starr Ridley, vice president of the Software
Development Division. "Our advertising customers will benefit with the
most effective way of reaching the OS/2 market through single points of
contact. Our readers and show attendees will benefit from the combined
resources of two talented and respected editorial staffs, joined by
experienced columnists and contributors."
 
Promoting Software Development
------------------------------
 
"The new group will serve the information needs of developers, corporate
users and administrators, and technically advanced users working on the
OS/2 platform," according to Peter Westerman, publisher of OS/2
Developer, and now publisher of OS/2 Magazine. "IBM's strength is in its
ability to deliver mixed platform-scalable solutions to customers. OS/2
is a key component of IBM's strategy. Promoting software development for
OS/2 is required for the continued expansion of the platform. We'll
focus our efforts on providing the information our audiences need to
effectively use this powerful, stable operating system."
 
Combined Magazine
-----------------
 
Beginning with the January 1996 issue, OS/2 Developer and OS/2 Magazine
will be combined into one publication, under the name OS/2 Magazine.
This combined magazine will provide the independent, technical, and
business problem-oriented information both publications are relied upon
for in the OS/2 market.
 
"OS/2 Magazine is continuing its evolution as the leading OS/2 technical
periodical. Our mission is to provide the information our readers depend
on in the day-to-day use of OS/2, from consumers to information
services, from technical management to software development," said Alan
Zeichick, editor-in-chief of OS/2 Magazine. "Combining the resources of
the monthly OS/2 Magazine and bimonthly OS/2 Developer into one monthly
publication increases our editorial reach, and will allow us to provide
better technical information, and in a more timely way, than the two
magazines were able to do separately."
 
New Opportunities for Vendors
-----------------------------
 
This resource consolidation also creates new opportunities for vendors
seeking to reach and sell into the expanding OS/2 market.
 
"In today's increasingly competitive software market, the most
successful vendors are looking for niches which offer consistent and
long-term growth. Much attention has been focused on Microsoft's new
operating system; some vendors will successfully make the transition to
profitability under Windows 95, but many will not," said Catherine
McConville, OS/2 Magazine's national sales manager. "With the next major
upgrade revenue opportunity for Windows years away, the OS/2 market
provides marketers with a definable, targetable, and highly lucrative
market for their products and services. We intend to continue delivering
buyers to these companies."
 
About the Company
-----------------
 
Miller Freeman, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of United News and Media
plc in London, England, publishes 70-plus specialized magazines in 18
industries. Other Miller Freeman high-tech titles include DBMS, Dr.
Dobb's Journal, Game Developer, LAN Magazine, Microsoft Systems Journal,
Software Development, and UNIX Review. North America's third largest
producer of trade shows, Miller Freeman also produces the Software
Development Conference and Exhibition.
 
========================================================================
 
              +-------------------------------------+
              | IBM Internationalization Conference |            intconf
              |      and NLS Programming Lab        |
              +-------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Internationalization Conference and NLS Programming Lab are
for developers and technical managers who are designing software for
multiple languages. The lab offers hands-on NLS experience on OS/2 or
AIX.
 
Overview
--------
 
Programming design guidelines that support cultural and national
language differences are presented. The emphasis is on Asian and
European languages, and is directed toward application development.
 
The NLS Lab uses programming exercises to illustrate how to write
internationalized programs. It is a full-day session, and is
offered for either AIX or OS/2. The small group environment allows
maximum individual attention.
 
Next Event in December
----------------------
 
The next event will be held in Boston, with the conference on 13 and 14
December, and the lab on 15 December. Space at both sessions is limited.
 
More Information
----------------
 
To receive a complete invitation package, contact Lynn Kelderhouse at
1-203-262-5621, fax 1-203-262-2141, or via Internet at
lkelderhouse@vnet.ibm.com.
 
NOTE: More detail about this item appears in the 16 October issue of
DSNEWS.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +---------------------------------+
                   |  Kick Up Your Heels ... at the  |              96ti
                   | 1996 IBM Technical Interchange! |
                   +---------------------------------+
 
The Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee is setting the stage for the
IBM Technical Interchange on 22 - 26 April 1996.
 
Last May, IBM presented AIX, AS/400, OS/2, and S/390 together for the
first time. We'll do it again in 1996!
 
Highlights
----------
 
Look forward to spectacular, star-studded performances, featuring:
 
o  Hundreds of sessions, including tracks on network-centric computing,
   communications, systems management, Lotus Notes, Internet, database,
   application development / middleware / tools, object technology,
   device-driver development, and internationalization
 
o  Hands-on labs with IBM developers
 
o  An extensive exhibit hall, highlighting the latest software
   technology.
 
Best of all will be the ever-popular nightly receptions, which will go
down in history as the hottest show-stoppers to hit Nashville!
 
Early Registration Savings
--------------------------
 
Step into the spotlight and register before 8 March 1996 to receive 200
USD off the regular fee of 1095 USD.
 
Registration and More Information
---------------------------------
 
For more information, and to register, call 1-800-872-7109 in the U.S.
and Canada, or 1-617-893-2056 from elsewhere. You can also send E-mail
to tecint96@aol.com, or browse the World Wide Web at URL
http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/conferences/ti_96 .
 
========================================================================
 
                   +------------------------------------+
                   | The IBM Solution Developer Program |        progsdo
                   +------------------------------------+
 
(The following are the contents of a brochure dated May 1995 detailing
the IBM Solution Developer Program.)
 
Welcome from Jim Gant
---------------------
 
Welcome to the IBM Solution Developer Program. This "new" program pulls
together the best aspects of existing offerings across IBM into a single
support structure. This work will continue to evolve and is being
designed to help you develop the highest quality and most successful
solutions in the information technology world. Whether you develop
products for large systems or personal computers, IBM is dedicated to
giving you the breadth and depth of a convenient, single point of
contact for the technical, business, and marketing support that you
need.
 
The organization within IBM that has the lead responsibility for this
work is Solution Developer Operations. Our complete focus is one that
recognizes our partnership in developing critical solutions for our
mutual customers and prospects. If you are a member of one of IBM's
developer programs, you're already a member of the new IBM Solution
Developer Program. You'll maintain the mutually beneficial relationship
you've enjoyed over the years, and add the benefit of also having the
same level of access to programs for all of IBM's other platforms as you
venture into new markets for your products and services.
 
If you're a new member, welcome aboard! The enclosed information will
provide an overview of the breadth of this program, which is the premier
offering in the industry. Once you complete your application, you'll
receive additional information from IBM targeted to your interest. I
also urge you to visit the Solution Developer Operations Home Page on
the World Wide Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer) which will
provide the latest news on enhancements to our developer programs. It's
one of a number of ways for you to easily communicate with IBM. Your
feedback is crucial in our continuing efforts to provide you with the
support you want.
 
We look forward to working with each of you in the future and sharing in
the growth and success that our partnership can achieve.
 
                                        James J. Gant
                                        Vice President,
                                        Solution Developer Operations
 
Matrix of Offerings
-------------------
 
                                                      Communications/
                                                      Tools/Database/
                   OS/2   AIX   AS/400    System/390  Enablers
 
                                AS/400                APPC, CICS-MQ,
                   OS/2,  AIX   Partners  S/390       CM/2, NetView,
                   Pen,   POWER in        Developers  TCP/IP, DB2,
                   Speech Team  Developmt Association Information
                                                      Warehouse,
                                                      Application
                                                      Development,
                                                      WorkGroup,
                                                      Object
                                                      Connection
 
TECHNICAL SERVICES
 
 Q and A (voice     Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 and electronic
 support)
 
 Education          Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Early Code         Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Consulting         Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Software Tools     Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Porting Assistance Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Centers
 
 Testing            Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Environments
 
BUSINESS SERVICES
 
Hardware
 
 Hardware Discounts Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Hardware Lease     Yes    Yes     Yes
 
Software
 
 Software Discounts Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
Relationships and
Others
 
 Association        Yes                       Yes         Yes
 Discounts
 
 Relationship       Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Management
 Representatives
 
 Newsletters        Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
MARKETING SERVICES
 
Interest/Awareness
 
 National Solution  Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Center
 Registration
 
 Advertising        Yes                                   Yes
 Directories
 
 Solutions          Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Directories
 
 Magazines          Yes    Yes
 
 Advertising        Yes    Yes     Yes
 
 Bulletin Board/    Yes            Yes        Yes         Yes
 Internet Support
 
 Trade Shows and    Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Conferences
 
 User Groups        Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Press              Yes                                   Yes
 Announcements
 
 Media (test        Yes    Yes                            Yes
 results,
 articles)
 
Demand Generation
 
 Direct Mail        Yes    Yes     Yes
 
 Product            Yes                                   Yes
 Compatibility
 Marks
 
 Customer Seminars, Yes            Yes                    Yes
 Roadshows, and
 Education
 
WORLDWIDE
AVAILABILITY (*)
 
 Asia, Pacific      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Europe, Middle     Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 East, Africa
 
 Latin America      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 North America      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
  * = Not all of the above programs are available in all countries at
      this time.
 
Call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA and Canada for additional
information. From elsewhere, call 1-770-835-9902.
 
Technical Services
------------------
 
Q and A (Voice and Electronic Support)
 
 IBM Solution Developer Operations provides a number of ways for you to
 get answers to your technical questions. Voice service puts you in
 contact with our technical experts. A toll free number is available in
 the US. Electronic Question and Answer forums are maintained on
 CompuServe, TALKLink, and the IBM Internet complex. The forums have
 both public and private sections. Although any user can view the public
 sections, only members of IBM Solution Developer Program can
 participate in the more detailed private forums. There, you can read
 questions posed by other ISVs and the answers given by the SDO
 Technical Support staff.
 
Education
 
 A variety of IBM technical education offerings are made available to
 members. Call to ask about current course offerings.
 
Early Code
 
 A variety of IBM early code offerings (Beta tests, remote access, focus
 programs, and test drives) are available to members. Call for detailed,
 up-to-the-minute information about these offerings.
 
Consulting
 
 We can arrange for customized consulting services to get you access to
 an array of IBM technical experts, and information about third party
 organizations. Services include everything from design reviews to
 performance analysis and technology exploitation. Delivery methods
 include on-site and teleconference options.
 
Software Tools
 
 Stay on top of emerging technologies by being among the first to use
 pre-release versions of software from IBM and other developers. Also, a
 variety of software application development tools are available for
 ISVs developing on IBM operating system platforms. Tools and other
 informative developer-oriented updates are distributed online as well
 as on diskette, tape, and CD-ROM.
 
Porting Assistance Centers
 
 Solution developers now have a place to go for access to the complete
 range of IBM platforms, from RISC hardware and software to OS/2 Warp
 and beyond. Porting assistance is available for OS/2, OS/2 for the
 PowerPC, and DB2. Current locations include San Mateo, California and
 Dallas, Texas. Before the end of 1995, sites are slated to open in
 Boston, Massachusetts; Boca Raton, Florida; Europe; and Asia.
 
Testing Environments
 
 Get expert assistance in software testing with Cross-Platform
 Connectivity, Standalone Systems, Remote Access, and Early Test
 environments.
 
Business Services
-----------------
 
HARDWARE
 
Hardware Discounts
 
 To help you purchase the hardware you need for development, and to run
 your day-to-day business, SDO offers discounts not only on IBM
 hardware, but on Lexmark printers as well.
 
Hardware Lease
 
 You can run your business on off-the-shelf computers. But when it comes
 to developing leading-edge software solutions, the name of the game is
 having your software available the day the new machines hit the
 shelves. To pull off such a miracle, you need to get equipment early in
 the development cycle. The earlier the better. Our lease programs help
 you get the hardware you need for development and product support
 activities at extremely attractive rates. Call for details.
 
SOFTWARE
 
Software Discounts
 
 Significant discounts are available on IBM software to fill your
 development needs. Products such as OS/2 Warp, AIX, DB2, VisualAge, and
 Smalltalk are available. Call for a detailed list.
 
RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHERS
 
Association Discounts
 
 Save on memberships in professional associations related to the
 development of software and the operation of your development business.
 
Relationship Management Representatives
 
 Your contact person within IBM is dedicated to helping you maintain
 communications by providing one point of entry into IBM for access to
 technical, business, and marketing services.
 
Newsletters
 
 IBM publishes a number of newsletters targeted to you, the developer.
 Keep up on the latest news about the platforms and tools that matter
 most to you. The newsletter can also provide a vehicle for you to
 publish your articles and product announcements. Your Representative
 can put you in touch with our editors.
 
Marketing Services
------------------
 
INTEREST/AWARENESS
 
National Solution Center Registration
 
 Take your place in this online database used by IBM Sales
 Representatives, Business Partners, and selected large accounts. The
 database, which lists solutions sorted by categories, is accessed over
 40,000 times a month by IBM Marketing Teams around the world.
 
Advertising Directories
 
 Reach the largest and most qualified groups of buyers for your products
 and services through such advertising directories as Sources and
 Solutions. Published every six months with planned distribution of
 700,000 copies, the advertising section is open to developers from any
 geography who wish to participate. Call for advertising rates and
 schedules.
 
Solutions Directories
 
 IBM publishes a vast array of directories on an ongoing basis. For
 example, the AS/400 Directory lists approximately 25,000 products! AIX
 and DB2 products are also listed in their own directories. A compendium
 of OS/2 products can be found alongside many of the most popular
 software books in computer stores and bookstores. Efforts are currently
 underway to make product directories available on World Wide Web and
 other commercial online services. As a member, this valuable publicity
 is yours free of charge. When IBM customers go shopping for software,
 you can be sure they will get the chance to read about your products.
 
Magazines
 
 Many developer assistance program members qualify for free
 subscriptions to magazines and other periodicals dedicated to their
 field of development expertise. Among the magazine choices available
 are the award-winning OS/2 Developer Magazine and AIXpert.
 
Advertising
 
 Receive discounted magazine placement rates in a group of high-impact
 magazines targeted to your product audience when you place ads through
 your IBM Solution Developer Program.
 
Bulletin Board / Internet Support
 
 A wide range of online support services are offered to members. See for
 yourself by visiting the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on
 the World Wide Web (http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Trade Shows and Conferences
 
 Demonstrate the effectiveness of your products right alongside IBM's
 own hardware and software. Surely you (and most of your customers) have
 visited IBM's booths at any number of trade shows. Through your
 membership, we can help you find the most suitable forum for your
 product, and help you make all the arrangements to get there.
 
User Groups
 
 Nearly one thousand user groups regularly look for speakers and
 information on new products. IBM fosters relationships with many user
 groups around the world, and can get information about you and your
 products into the right hands. During a recent six-month period, more
 than 50 companies used this membership benefit to spread the word to
 OS/2 user groups around the world.
 
Press Announcements
 
 As a member, you may qualify for special rates and discounts for
 Business Wire and PR Newswire. Business Wire is an international media
 relations wire service that electronically delivers news releases and
 photos around the world, 24 hours a day. Business Wire reaches more
 than 500 computer and electronic trade publications, key high-tech
 writers, newsletter editors, and industry analysts. PR Newswire has 40
 years of experience in the timely dissemination of information to the
 worldwide media. PR Newswire reaches industry editors the way they want
 to be reached -- by wire, fax, and e-mail.
 
Media (Test Results, Articles)
 
 We are always promoting good-news stories to the trade and general
 business press. Stories and articles that appear in the press are
 collected and distributed electronically throughout IBM for field use
 as IBM sales and marketing aids. Your Representative will make sure
 your story is told.
 
DEMAND GENERATION
 
Direct Mail
 
 Create, coordinate, plan, and implement top-quality direct mail
 campaigns with the help of our marketing specialists. Our mailing
 center can provide up-to-date lists of registered users, developers,
 and conference attendees. Assistance with design, printing, and list
 selection is also available. Mailing lists are rotated on a unique
 schedule to avoid saturation and exhaustion.
 
Product Compatibility Marks
 
 IBM's product compatibility programs give you a way to increase product
 visibility. IBM compatibility marks on your packaging, flyers,
 advertising, and other promotional materials adds value by assuring
 customers that your product is compatible with designated products and
 systems. Selling cycle time is reduced when your customers can make a
 better-informed decision about the compatibility of your product. IBM
 provides complete guidelines and assistance to help you with your
 compatibility testing. Once your testing is complete, IBM provides
 seals and artwork so your can prominently display the compatibility
 mark. IBM promotes your efforts by periodically publishing materials
 that feature compatibility-tested products.
 
Customer Seminars, Roadshows, and Education
 
 IBM Solution Developer Operations takes the industry's hottest
 technology on the road to a wide range of customers. We travel to
 customer locations, trade shows, IBM locations, and colleges and
 universities, providing demonstrations that focus attention on product
 highlights and competitive comparisons.
 
Developer Assistance Programs and Environments
----------------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations currently has Developer Assistance
Programs for these IBM development environments:
 
OS/2
 
 OS/2 Warp is the 32-bit multitasking, multimedia, crash-protected,
 Internet-accessed, totally cool new way to run your personal computer.
 Winner of numerous industry awards, OS/2 Warp is poised to handle
 personal computing needs as they grow during the next several years.
 Currently available on Intel-based PCs, OS/2 Warp will soon appear on
 PowerPC-based systems, and because of the common application
 programming interface, migrating your applications between hardware
 platforms will be fast, simple, and effective.
 
AIX; RISC System/6000
 
 The IBM RISC System/6000, with its industrial-strength, UNIX based
 operating system, AIX, is the price/performance leader for demanding
 client/server environments. RS/6000's industry leading open
 architectures enable the development of advanced software.
 
AS/400
 
 The IBM AS/400 family of midrange system products offers comprehensive
 solutions for commercial data processing, office, and communications
 environments while providing simple, consistent programmer and end-user
 interfaces. The broad range of compatible processors within the AS/400
 system family use the same operating system, Operating System/400
 (OS/400), at all levels. AS/400 provides a wide spectrum of
 connectivity options, enhancing application support and development by
 enabling the use of many well-established applications and tools.
 AS/400 delivers the best of client/server computing, standard open
 interfaces, state-of-the-art database, comprehensive connectivity,
 transaction processing, systems management, support for multiple file
 systems, and advanced application development.
 
System 390
 
 System 390 has been transformed from the mainframe of yesterday to the
 enterprise server of today. Object technology is transforming the way
 programmers work, and S/390 operating systems are transforming to
 interoperate with UNIX systems. S/390 integrates well into global,
 multi-vendor, distributed environments. Features like the UNIX function
 in MVS OpenEdition increases application platform choices for clients
 and servers. Open Blueprint forms the basis for future S/390 investment
 and the roadmap for building the open, enterprise-wide, client/server
 infrastructures that businesses need for fast and flexible deployment
 of new applications. The S/390 is renowned for its classic strength --
 the experience needed to protect and preserve business assets.
 
Communications; Tools; Database; Enablers
 
 Tying together the major platforms are cross-platform technologies and
 applications in areas such as networking, communications, development
 tools, databases, and application enablers. These leading-edge
 components utilize the advanced capabilities of IBM's platforms, and
 provide the future direction for personal, midrange, and enterprise
 computing.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For additional information about any of the Developer Assistance
Programs mentioned in this brochure, or to apply for membership, call
1-800-627-8363 in the US and Canada. Outside the USA and Canada, call
1-770-835-9902 for information about the IBM Solution Developer Program
worldwide. Detailed information is also available on the IBM Solution
Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web
(url=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Membership requirements vary among the developer assistance programs
listed. IBM reserves the right to refuse membership to any company for
any reason. Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary
by individual developer assistance programs, and by county.
 
========================================================================
 
    +---------------------------------------------------------+
    | How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2 |  joinhow
    +---------------------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 is open to all
developers of IBM Personal Software-based products. These products
include applications and tools for PC-DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, and
LAN Systems. In addition, the Solution Developer Program is now open to
developers interested in producing applications and tools that exploit
OS/2 for PowerPC. The Solution Developer Program is designed to provide
a broad range of services for this growing and increasingly diverse
development community.
 
The Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 has a number of
extensions that offer customized services for specific developer needs.
Your eligibility for a specific service depends on the type of products
you are developing. Some services vary by country.
 
Worldwide Services
------------------
 
Worldwide Services are available to all developers of Personal
Software-based products. These developers include corporate programmers
producing in-house applications, MIS professionals, consultants,
educators, industry analysts, government agencies, and others with an
interest in PC DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, LAN Systems, and now OS/2 for
PowerPC application development.
 
The services include a variety of technical, business, and marketing
support activities, such as:
 
o Technical support through IBM OS/2 forums on CompuServe
o The opportunity to participate in early-code programs
o Access to DAPTOOLS via CompuServe and the Internet
o Access to OS/2 Custom Application Porting Workshops and LAN Systems
    Workshops
o Technical conferences
o Product announcements
 
Worldwide membership is open to individuals, with no company or product
prerequisites. Enrollment is done electronically through either the
CompuServe information service or Internet. On CompuServe, enter GO
OS2DAP and complete the online application form. On Internet, visit the
Solution Developer Home Page at
URL = http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer .
 
In addition to Worldwide Services, you may be eligible for extensions
such as Commercial Services and Premier Services. To see if you qualify
for these other programs, refer to the following descriptions and
enrollment instructions.
 
Commercial Services
-------------------
 
Commercial Services are available only to software vendors in the U.S.
and Canada who are developing or marketing IBM Personal Software-based
products for commercial release.
 
In addition to the Worldwide Services, Commercial Services members
receive additional services in support of their product development and
marketing activities:
 
o Online technical support at no charge
 
o Defect support for all warranted products that are supported by IBM
  support centers
 
o Complimentary access to the online database of Personal Software-based
  development tools
 
o Complimentary subscriptions to OS/2 Developer magazine
 
o Discounts on IBM Personal Software products
 
Offerings available to assist Commercial Services members in their
marketing activities include:
 
o OS/2 Warp and LAN Systems application database on the World Wide Web
  at http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer
 
o Sources and Solutions catalog
 
o "READY for OS/2 Warp" Certification Mark
 
o "READY for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" Certification Mark
 
o "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" Certification Mark
 
o IBM Direct Marketing Center
 
To enroll in the Commercial Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA
and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, and ask for the Commercial/Premier
Services Application form. You or your company must be currently
marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit
(with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing
development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned
product.
 
Premier Services
----------------
 
Premier Services are available only in the U.S. and Canada. They are for
software developers who are marketing or have committed to develop
software products that provide native (32-bit API) support for OS/2, LAN
Systems products, or OS/2 for PowerPC. Products that exploit object
technologies like SOM and OpenDoc are also eligible.
 
In addition to the Worldwide Services and Commercial Services
extensions, Premier Services members have voice access to an advocate in
IBM who can assist them with various development and marketing
activities that are offered exclusively to Premier Services members.
 
To enroll in the Premier Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA
and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or fax to 1-770-835-9444, and ask for the
Commercial/Premier Services application form. You or your company must
be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you
should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan
showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your
planned product.
 
Solution Developer Program for OS/2 Contacts Worldwide
------------------------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Developer Programs for OS/2 exist in several geographic
areas around the world. For information about the program in your area,
consult the following list of contacts.
 
  Geographic Area                     Voice Phone       Fax Phone
  ---------------                     -----------       ---------
 
  Asia/Pacific                       +65-320-1482      +65-225-2617
 
  Australia                          +61-2-354-7684    +61-2-354-7766
 
  Europe, Middle East, and Africa                      +44(0)1256-50096
    OS/2 Developer Assistance Program                  +44(0)1256-336778
    Internet emeadap@vnet.ibm.com
 
  Japan                              +81-3-3279-8231
    Internet hhh03262@niftyserve.or.jp
 
  Mexico                             +525-627-1846     +525-580-4267
    Internet mxibmzwl@ibmmail.com
 
  Taiwan                             +886-2-776-7965
 
  United States                       1-800-627-8363    1-770-835-9444
                                      1-770-835-9002
 
========================================================================
 
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
   | Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs | svmpprog
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
 
The following is a synopsis of the program offerings through IBM's
Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships.
 
National Software Remarketing
-----------------------------
 
National Software Remarketing offers application software vendors the
opportunity to acquire sales and marketing resources for their products
utilizing IBM NA distribution capabilities.
 
Products remarketed by IBM retain the vendors' logos, licenses, and
warranties. In a typical transaction, IBM assumes responsibility for
sales and marketing, billing, and accounts receivable. Manufacturing,
distribution, implementation, training, support, and services may be
assumed by IBM as appropriate and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
 
Through National Software Remarketing, independent software vendors
grant IBM the right to resell their products either on an exclusive or
non-exclusive basis. Both the vendor and IBM gain from the relationship
-- the vendor through acquisition of a channel, and IBM through
additional offerings for its application software portfolio.
 
Vendor products remarketed by IBM may be sold through traditional IBM
channels, depending on the specific product needs of the various IBM
marketing and sales organizations. Alternately, they may be sold
through dedicated software sales units managed by the IBM North America
(NA) Software organization. In either case, the most cost-effective
means of distribution is selected for each type of product. This may
include selling methods, either individually or in combinations, ranging
from field sales representatives to direct response marketing,
telesales, and electronic marketing and/or delivery.
 
Each National Software Remarketing relationship is formalized in a
remarketing agreement based on extensive consultation with the vendor.
Responsibilities are delineated in the remarketing agreement, with
emphasis on the activities each party will perform to market the product
successfully.
 
National Software Remarketing relationships are assigned to sponsors,
which may be IBM NA sales and marketing organizations or IBM NA
Software. The role of the sponsors includes development, financing, and
execution of the go-to-market strategies and marketing programs designed
to support their vendors' products. Sponsors commit to target volumes
and financial performance objectives for each relationship.
 
The National Software Remarketing Program offers a unique opportunity
for independent software vendors to leverage IBM NA distribution
capabilities. This may involve launching new products, expanding
sales of existing products, bringing products into North America that
are already successful in other parts of the world, or other
arrangements that provide a win/win situation for both the vendor and
IBM.
 
For more information about SVMP's National Software Remarketing
program, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA and Canada, or 1-770-835-9002
from elsewhere.
 
Software Vendor Marketing Programs
----------------------------------
 
IBM's Software Vendor Marketing Programs (fee-based programs) consist
of agreements between IBM and vendors who are providing non-IBM
application software, hardware, and services to help satisfy the
requirements of IBM's customers. The relationships that are part of
these offerings are non-exclusive and national in scope. IBM's
marketing reps are compensated for the sale of these products.
 
Membership and Developer Support Programs
-----------------------------------------
 
The following are the Membership and Developer Support Programs
currently available to qualified independent software developers who
are developing products for IBM platforms:
 
  AS/400 Partners in Development
  DB2 Developer Assistance Program
  VoiceType Dictation Developers Program
  PenAssist Developers Program
  BESTeam
  POWER Team
  S/390 Developers Association
  Retail Solutions Program
  Solution Developer Program for OS/2
  Power Series Developer's ToolBox Program
  NetView Association
  CICS and MQSeries DAP
  SystemView Advance Team
  Object Connection Program
 
For additional information about IBM's Membership and Developer Support
Programs, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or
visit the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide
Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Marketing Support Services
--------------------------
 
The newest of the SVMP offerings is Marketing Support Services. The
Marketing Support Services program offers fee-based marketing support
services to IBM business partners and other suppliers of non-IBM
software, hardware and services. IBM provides, or obtains through
external sources, a wide range of marketing support activities, i.e.,
direct mail, telemarketing, advertising, creation and development of
promotional media, marketing event coordination, and prospect sourcing.
For a complete list of activities or more information about Marketing
Support Services, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or
1-770-835-9002.
 
Developer Support Services
--------------------------
 
The following are current Developer Support Services being offered to
independent software vendors who are developing products for IBM
platforms:
 
  Development Discount Program
  Software Developer Lease Programs
  Developer Loan Programs
 
========================================================================
 
        +-------------------------------------------------+
        | The Solution Partnership Centers: Access to IBM |       spcovu
        +-------------------------------------------------+
 
Attention, solution developers!
 
Want to test an application in the works? Looking for information about
emerging technologies and trends? Need to migrate to additional
platforms?
 
The Solution Partnership Center has everything developers need to
develop software solutions on industry-leading IBM platforms. From
business seminars and 24-hour porting labs to direct technical support
and vendor recruiting, the center helps you streamline the
time-to-market process and expand market opportunities for your
strategic applications. All at no cost to you!
 
Access People and Information
-----------------------------
 
Keeping on top of emerging industry trends and IBM technologies requires
a tremendous amount of time and resources. Look no further than the
Solution Partnership Center's ongoing schedule of business seminars.
Relevant and informative, they cover critical industry issues that shape
the development and marketing of your solution offerings.
 
More first-hand information is also yours through consultant briefings,
special-interest sessions, and detailed product briefings on IBM's full
range of platforms. Walk in the lobby on any day, and you'll find
product demonstrations and a wealth of product brochures, evaluations,
technical white papers, and industry magazines for your reference.
 
Have a look at our SPC West and SPC East calendars for details of
upcoming events.
 
Port and Test Across Platforms
------------------------------
 
Today's increasingly competitive global marketplace demands networked
client/server distributed solutions across the enterprise. The center's
24-hour porting labs assist you with this goal as you port, validate,
performance-test, and fine-tune code across the entire spectrum of IBM
systems and configurations. This also includes access to advanced object
technologies such as Taligent, System Object Model (SOM), and OpenDoc.
 
The private, secure, and interruption-free environment allows you to
work at your own pace, with porting and prototyping assistance at your
disposal, in addition to an expansive networking lab for product
testing. Lab time is scheduled in advance to ensure that your
product-specific environment is set up and ready to go when you arrive.
 
Solve Technical Questions On-Site
---------------------------------
 
Even the most experienced solution developers need technical support now
and then. When you do, the center's team of experienced technical
consultants is ready. These on-site IBM experts provide leading-edge
information that can accelerate your software development project or
prepare you for the next wave of computing technology.
 
Maybe you want assistance in migrating a 16-bit Windows-based
application to a 32-bit OS/2 Warp industrial-strength environment. Or
maybe you simply need an answer regarding the use of shared libraries in
AIX. If you have a technical question, the center has just the people to
see -- supported by product developers at IBM labs in Austin, Texas
(AIX, RISC, SMP); Poughkeepsie, New York (SP1 and SP2); Boca Raton,
Florida (OS/2 Warp); Toronto, Canada (DB2); and other locations
worldwide.
 
Recruit Vendors and Partnerships
--------------------------------
 
You've developed your software vision. Now it's time to make marketing
decisions. Tap into the center's business resources to pinpoint the most
effective channels for getting your product to customers. Participate in
vendor recruiting seminars to establish all-important business
partnerships. The center offers many options.
 
Better still, take advantage of the profit-building business services
and marketing programs available through IBM's Business Partner Program.
Qualifying business partners also benefit from trade show opportunities,
listings in IBM Solutions catalogs, entry into IBM's National Solution
Center database, and much more.
 
Access Industry-Leading IBM Solutions
-------------------------------------
 
Hardware platforms:
 
o  PC
o  RISC System/6000 Family:
   -- SMP
   -- AIX
   -- POWERparallel
   -- SP2
   -- Power Personal (PowerPC)
o  AS/400
 
Software platforms:
 
o  OS/2 Warp
o  AIX
o  OS/400
o  DB2 Family
o  CICS
o  DCE
o  TCP/IP
o  SNA
o  NetView
o  DSMIT
o  KARAT
o  ADSM
 
Advanced technologies:
 
o  Client/Server
o  Distributed Data
o  Data Mining
o  Objects
o  OpenDoc
o  SOM/DSOM
o  Human Centered
o  Network Centric
o  Information Warehouse
o  Decision Support
 
Solution Partnership Center Locations
-------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Partnership Center -- West
2929 Campus Drive, Suite 275
San Mateo CA 94403
1-800-678-4249 or 1-415-312-0240
fax 1-415-312-0254
 
IBM Solution Partnership Center -- East
404 Wyman St.
Waltham MA 02154
1-800-678-4249 or 1-617-895-2610
fax 1-617-895-2886
 
Go to Market
------------
 
The people. The technology. The resources. You'll find it all at IBM's
Solution Partnership Center. Add conveniences such as conference rooms,
classrooms, LAN room and library, and it's easy to see why solution
developers take full advantage of everything the center has to offer.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about how the Solution Partnership Center can
assist you in deploying and marketing your IBM-driven applications, fill
in the attached questionnaire and fax it to 1-415-312-0254 (Western US)
or 1-617-895-2610 (Eastern US). Or simply call 1-800-678-4249.
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                            INQUIRY FORM
 
Please send me more information about the Solution Partnership Center's:
 
____ Business Seminar Series
 
____ Application Porting and Support
 
____ Educational Events
 
____ Software Developer Discount Program
 
____ IBM Business Partner Program
 
I'm also interested in the following IBM technologies:
 
____ RISC System/6000          ____ POWERparallel
 
____ PC                        ____ DB2
 
____ Client/Server             ____ Systems Management
 
____ Power Personal            ____ SMP
 
____ AS/400                    ____ OS/2 Warp
 
____ Objects                   ____ Networking
 
 
____ Please keep me on the Solution Partnership Center's mailing list
     to receive announcements, materials, and updates.
 
 
________________________________________________________________________
Name
 
________________________________________________________________________
Title
 
________________________________________________________________________
Company
 
________________________________________________________________________
Address
 
________________________________________________________________________
City                                     State         Zip
 
________________________________________________________________________
Telephone                          Fax
 
________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address
 
________________________________________________________________________
Solution Offering
 
Please fax your filled-in form to 1-415-312-0254.
 
========================================================================
 
               +-------------------------------------------+
               | The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program |     dapemea
               |    in Europe, Middle East, and Africa     |
               +-------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program (DAP) in Europe, Middle East,
and Africa (EMEA) provides a broad range of support for OS/2 solution
developers, including design, coding, porting, problem determination,
debugging, and publicity of OS/2 applications.
 
Open to Anyone in EMEA Actively Developing for OS/2
---------------------------------------------------
 
Membership in the EMEA OS/2 DAP is open to any solution developer in
EMEA who is actively developing a product or service for OS/2, be it a
device driver, a commercial product, a line-of-business application, or
a set of OS/2 objects.
 
Access to World Wide Web Service
--------------------------------
 
DAP members get full privileged access to our Internet World Wide Web
service, which provides extensive information on OS/2 and related
products, such as the VisualAge family, OpenDoc, LAN Server, DB2 for
OS/2, multimedia, and much more. In addition, our Question and Answer
facility allows you to direct your questions to experts in the IBM labs.
 
The addresses (URLs) for our developer home pages are:
 
  The IBM EMEA OS/2 DAP Home Page (direct):
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/dap/
  or via the IBM Software EMEA Home Page:
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/
  or via the IBM Solution Developer Operations (SDO) Home Page:
    http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/
 
  OS/2 device-driver repository:
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/device/
    and
    ftp.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/os2drivers/
 
Marketing Programs
------------------
 
If and when you have an application that is ready to ship, our marketing
programs will help you gain publicity and distinction for your product.
 
In addition to our electronic service, we periodically mail the latest
news and information to DAP members, and offer the opportunity for
solution developers to use this service to promote their solutions too.
The mailing programme is a chargeable service, and all contents are
subject to prior approval.
 
More Information
----------------
 
More information about the EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program can be
obtained through:
 
HelpFax:  If you have a touch-tone telephone, call our IBM HelpFax
          automated response system in the UK on +44 (0)1256 50096 and
          request document number 30600 for a brochure or document
          number 33001 for an application form.
 
Fax:      +44 (0)1256 336778
 
Internet: emeadap@vnet.ibm.com
 
Post:     IBM EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program
          ND1W Normandy House, Alencon Link
          Basingstoke, Hants.
          RG21 7EJ
          ENGLAND
 
========================================================================
 
     +------------------------------------------------------+
     | IBM Solution Developer Operations Worldwide Contacts |      wwsdo
     +------------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations has contacts around the world who can
assist solution developers who want to know more about the programs and
services available to them. The list below provides information about
how to get in touch with the SDO contact for your country or geographic
region.
 
Asia and Pacific Region
-----------------------
 
Solution Developer Operations Executive:
  Sally Rogers
  E-mail: rogesal@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +61 2-354-4976
  Fax:    +61 2-354-4981
 
Marketing Programs:
  Davender Chhabra
  E-mail: dchhabra@vnet.ibm.com
 
Developer Assistance Program Fulfillment:
  Jennifer Dulhunty
  E-mail: jdulhunty@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +61 2-354-7684
  Fax:    +61 2-354-7766
 
Australia:
  Hillel Benedykt
  E-mail: hillel@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +61 3-9626-6554
  Fax:    +61 3-9626-6612
 
China:
  W Yan
  E-mail: rogesal@vnet.ibm.com
 
India and Sri Lanka:
  Sally Rogers
  E-mail: rogesal@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +61 2-354-4976
  Fax:    +61 2-354-4981
 
Japan:
  K Yonemitsu
  E-mail: kyonemitsu@vnet.ibm.com
 
Korea:
  Nool Park
  E-mail: Npark@sulvm1.vnet.ibm.com
 
New Zealand:
  Hillel Benedykt
  E-mail: hillel@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +61 3-9626-6554
  Fax:    +61 3-9626-6612
 
Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam:
  J Srikant
  E-mail: rogesal@vnet.ibm.com
 
Taiwan:
  P H Chen
  E-mail: phchen@taivm1.vnet.ibm.com
 
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
-------------------------------
 
Central Europe and Russia:
  Justyna Nowak
  E-mail: ebro@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +43 1 21145 6289
  Fax:    +43 1 21145 5714
 
Austria:
  Ingrid Sponer
  E-mail: isponer@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +43 1 21145 2537
  Fax:    +43 1 2160886
 
Denmark
  Torjus Gylstorff
  E-mail: Torjus_Gylstorff@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +45 93 45 45 ext. 3084
  Fax:    +45 88 95 69
 
France:
  Francois_Xavier de Bastard
  E-mail: fxbastard@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +33 1 4905 7771
  Fax:    +33 1 49 05 9970
 
Finland:
  Ari Voutilainen
  E-mail: arivo@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +358 0 4594082
  Fax:    +358 0 4596901
  OS/2 and DAP BBS: +358 0 4595900
 
Germany:
  Harald Hug
  E-mail: hhug@stutvm3.vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +49 (0)7032 926 330
 
Greece:
  Labros Kisouras
  E-mail: kisouras@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +30 1 3281637
  Fax:    +30 1 3237278
 
Ireland:
  Catherine Tallon
  E-mail: catherine_tallon@ie.ibm.com
  Phone:  +353 1 6603744
  Fax:    +353 1 6602046
 
Israel:
  Jacob Levy
  E-mail: ilibm82m@ibmmail.com
  Phone:  +97 23 6978921
  Fax:    +97 23 6978907
 
Italy:
  Lorenzo Cassinelli
  E-mail: lorenzoc@vnet.ibm.com
  Phone:  +39 02 59625468
  Fax:    +39 02 59629587
 
The Netherlands:
  Ton Koopmans
  E-mail: nlibmn6p@ibmmail.com
  Phone:  +31 20 513 3257
  Fax:    +31 20 615 1489
 
Norway:
  Frode Aarheim
  E-mail: Frode.Aarheim@norway.ibm.com
  Phone:  +47 66 99 80 00
  Fax:    +47 66 99 93 33
 
Sweden:
  Anders Landstrom
  E-mail: mailto:andersl@se.ibm.com
  Phone:  +46 8 7931728
  Fax:    +46-8-7932472
 
Switzerland:
  Mohammed El Saghe
  E-mail: chibmw4l@ibmmail.com
  Phone:  +41 1 207-2602
  Fax:    +41 1 207-2410
 
Turkey:
  Ebru Aran
  E-mail: earan@ibm.net
 
United Kingdom:
  Software Developers Enquiry Line
  E-mail: gbib16jl@ibmmail.com
  Phone:  0345 522622 (UK LoCall)
  Fax:    +44 (0)1705 492222
 
North America
-------------
 
United States and Canada:
  IBM Software Vendor Hotline
  Phone:  1-800-627-8363
  Fax:    1-770-835-9444
 
========================================================================
 
                 +----------------------------------+
                 | IBM Device Driver Support Center |               ddsc
                 +----------------------------------+
 
If you are developing a device driver for OS/2, you need to know about
the IBM Device Driver Support Center, your one-stop shopping for:
 
o  Worldwide device-driver developer support
 
o  Specialized device-driver development workshops
 
o  The DUDE, a dedicated BBS providing up-to-the minute information
   solely for device-driver developers, as well as problem assistance.
   The BBS phone number is 1-407-982-3217, with settings 8, N, 1, and
   transmission rate 9600 bps.
 
   The DUDE is also accessible worldwide via Internet. To be given
   Internet access to The Dude, send a request to:
   sysop@thedude.bocaraton.ibm.com .
 
   Contact The DUDE for more information about:
 
   -- Logo program
   -- Test program
   -- Driver distribution program
   -- DUDE-ads
 
The DDSC team is in place to support your questions and education needs.
The team's voice-mail phone number, available at all times, is
1-407-982-4239.
 
========================================================================
 
          +------------------------------------------------+
          |      The Developer Connection for OS/2:        |    powerdev
          | The Power of the Future Delivered to Your Door |
          +------------------------------------------------+
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2 -- continuing proof of IBM's
commitment to OS/2 developers -- can greatly increase your productivity
by providing you with the latest tools, pre-release software, product
demos, and information you need on today's most convenient medium -- a
CD. And, because we live in changing times, an annual subscription to
The Developer Connection for OS/2 keeps your tools and information from
becoming obsolete. Each year you'll receive four volumes including CDs
and The Developer Connection News, each packed with the tools and
information you need for your OS/2 development efforts.
 
When accessed from your CD drive, The Developer Connection for OS/2
becomes a part of your Workplace Shell environment. Click on the
Developer Connection icon, and all the wealth of The Developer
Connection for OS/2 is instantly attainable. Use the powerful Developer
Connection browser to locate any piece of information. And because the
intuitive graphical user interface is a part of the Workplace Shell
environment, each task is familiar and simple. Try the products, install
them, or simply retrieve product information. There is also an available
option for creating diskettes for many of the products on the CD.
 
The Developer Connection program will continue to grow to support
emerging technologies. Subscribers also receive The Developer Connection
for LAN Systems, a cross-platform offering that supports the
installation of products and information to OS/2, Windows, DOS, and AIX
workstations. It provides a programming environment for client/server
and distributed computing application development. Device-driver
developers can now subscribe to The IBM Developer Connection Device
Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK). The Developer Connection
DDK is an annual membership program that enables rapid development of
device drivers for your personal computer hardware using the 32-bit OS/2
operating platform. Members receive the updated information, test tools,
utilities, and many complete device-driver sources.
 
Put The Developer Connection for OS/2 to Work for You ... Now
-------------------------------------------------------------
 
o  Receive product-level versions of OS/2 developer toolkits (for OS/2
   2.1, OS/2 Warp Version 3, OS/2 SMP, Pen for OS/2, Multimedia
   Presentation Manager, LAN Systems)
 
o  Receive new versions of operating system technologies as soon as they
   are developed
 
o  Try new OS/2 products before you buy them
 
o  Use the sample source code to start on the path of more productive
   programming
 
o  Access pre-release versions of IBM's 32-bit tools to prepare for
   tomorrow's technology
 
o  Receive updates to SMART, One Up Corporation's powerful tool that
   helps migrate your 16-bit and 32-bit Windows code and 16-bit OS/2
   code to 32-bit OS/2 code
 
o  Read The Developer Connection News for timely OS/2 information
 
o  Access electronic support through the Internet, OS/2 BBS, and
   CompuServe
 
Features and Benefits
---------------------
 
Annual subscription     Subscribe and have the tools and information you
                        need delivered to you for a whole year. What
                        could be easier?
 
Powerful browser        This easy-to-use front end presents the contents
                        of the CD by category. You can expand and
                        collapse categories or install products with the
                        click of a mouse.
 
Developer's Toolkits    Provides the tools, sample programs, and
for OS/2 2.1 and OS/2   documentation that enables you to develop your
Warp                    OS/2 applications quickly and easily.
 
Presentation Manager    The fully documented sample programs illustrate
Multimedia Toolkit/2    the use of the comprehensive multimedia device-
                        and data-handling capabilities of MMPM/2.
 
Pen for OS/2            Provides the tools, sample programs, and
Developer's Toolkit     documentation to enable you to create new
                        pen-aware OS/2 applications, pen-enable existing
                        applications, and create new pen-centric OS/2
                        applications.
 
Pre-release software    Helps you keep on top of the emerging
                        technologies by allowing you to be one of the
                        first to use pre-release versions of OS/2 and
                        other exciting products from IBM and independent
                        software vendors.
 
Tools                   Use some of the internal tools that were
                        developed by IBM programmers to help get their
                        jobs done faster and easier.
 
Extensive technical     Have the complete OS/2 Technical Library at your
documentation           fingertips with the click of a mouse. Complete
                        online documentation provides a quick, effective
                        reference to all system APIs, messages, and
                        features, including code examples and helpful
                        notes. Also, view the best chapters from popular
                        OS/2 books by well-known authors.
 
Source code             Help to jump-start your OS/2 application
                        development with our collection of sample source
                        code.
 
System requirements     System must support OS/2 2.0 or higher.
 
Memory requirements     6 MB minimum; 10 MB recommended; actual memory
                        required varies depending on which programs you
                        choose to run. The performance of the catalog
                        and browser can be enhanced with the addition of
                        more memory.
 
Disk-space              Actual disk space required varies depending on
requirements            the requirements of the programs you choose to
                        install.
 
CD-ROM drive            A CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2.
 
Support                 Available through OS/2 BBS, Internet, and
                        CompuServe for the duration of the subscription.
                        If you are not currently a CompuServe member,
                        call 1-800-524-3388, and ask for Representative
                        239. You will receive a special introductory
                        membership which entitles you to a brochure with
                        an ID and password, one month of basic services
                        for free, 15 USD worth of free extended
                        services, and a free subscription to CompuServe
                        magazine.
 
Prices
------
 
In the USA, an annual (four-issue) subscription to The Developer
Connection for OS/2 is priced at 199 USD, and 75 USD for an additional
license. The price for Commercial and Premier members of the IBM US
Developer Assistance Program is 119 USD. These prices do not include
shipping and handling.
 
For prices in other countries, contact the phone numbers listed below.
 
Ordering Information
--------------------
 
To order The Developer Connection for OS/2 or additional licenses, call
the appropriate number:
 
  United States         1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266),
                          fax 1-303-330-7655
  Argentina             313-0014
  Bolivia               35-1840
  Brazil                0800-111205, fax (011)886-3222
  Canada                1-800-561-5293, fax 1-905-821-1187
  Chile                 633-4400
  Colombia              257-0111
  Costa Rica            223-6222
  Dominican Republic    566-5161
  Ecuador               56-5100
  El Salvador           98-5011
  Guatemala             31-5859
  Honduras              32-2319
  Mexico                (525)627-1111 within Mexico City
                        91-800-00316 elsewhere in Mexico
  Panama                639-977
  Paraguay              444-094
  Peru                  36-6345
  Uruguay               923-617
  Venezuela             908-8901
 
The following require your country's international access code prior to
the listed number:
 
  Asia/Pacific          +61-2-354-7684, fax +61-2-354-7766
                        (61 is the country code for Australia)
 
  Europe, Middle East, and Africa -- call IBM ISMS Direct Services in
    Denmark (country code 45). Operators speaking the following
    languages are available:
 
       Danish    +45-48101300        German        +45-48101000
       Dutch     +45-48101400        Italian       +45-48101600
       English   +45-48101500        Norwegian     +45-48101250
       Finnish   +45-48101650        Spanish       +45-48101100
       French    +45-48101200        Swedish       +45-48101150
                      fax   +45-48142207
 
========================================================================
 
                 +-----------------------------------+
                 |    Questions and Answers about    |          devconqa
                 | The Developer Connection for OS/2 |
                 +-----------------------------------+
 
Q1.  What is The Developer Connection for OS/2?
 
A1.  The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual subscription program
     for application developers. Its purpose is to deliver: licenses to
     developers for toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, and
     sample code; licenses to the latest pre-release code, so developers
     can prepare for and simulate future environments; and the most
     up-to-date versions of technical documentation on OS/2. The
     Developer Connection for OS/2 consists of four issues (CDs and a
     newsletter), delivered over the course of one year, plus access to
     The Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe
     until the subscription expires.
 
     For those subscribers who are not members of CompuServe, IBM has
     established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TalkLink
     (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services), and
     Internet support by addressing your questions and comments to
     devcon@vnet.ibm.com .
 
Q2.  What does The Developer Connection cost?
 
A2.  An annual subscription entitles the subscriber to four issues of
     the CDs and newsletter, plus access to a private section of the
     CompuServe OS2DF2 forum. Customers may also purchase an additional
     license, which allows for making one additional copy of the
     contents of the four issues of the CDs and newsletters and one
     additional license to use the code delivered on the CDs.
 
     In the USA, the prices (in USD) are as follows (note that US prices
     DO NOT INCLUDE shipping and handling):
 
                             Regular    Commercial/  Student/
                             Price      Premier DAP  Faculty
                                        and BesTeam
 
     Annual Subscription      199.00     119.00       119.00
     Additional License        75.00      45.00         N/A
 
     In Canada, an annual subscription is 225 Canadian dollars.
 
     In Latin America, an annual subscription is between 137 and 150
     USD.
 
     In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (E/ME/A), prices are (note
     that E/ME/A prices INCLUDE shipping and handling):
 
                               Annual        DUA (Addl.
     Country      Currency     Subscription  License)      VAT percent
 
     Austria      Schilling    2337 ATS       923 ATS      20
     Belgium      Franc        6962 BEF      2748 BEF      20,5
     Denmark      Kroner       1311 DKK       518 DKK      25
     Finland      Finmark      1170 FIM       462 FIM      22
     France       Franc        1146 FRF       452 FRF      18,6
     Germany      Mark          333 DEM       131 DEM      15
     Greece       Drachma     48423 GRD     19115 GRD      --
     Ireland      Pound         139 IEP        55 IEP      21
     Israel       US Dollar     190 USD        75 USD      --
     Italy        Lire       311030 ITL    122775 ITL      19
     Netherlands  Gylden        376 NLG       149 NLG      17,5
     Norway       Kroner       1446 NOK       571 NOK      23
     Portugal     Escudo      33778 PTE     13334 PTE      17
     Spain        Peseta      26786 ESP     10571 ESP      16
     Sweden       Kroner       1579 SEK       623 SEK      25
     Switzerland  Franc         295 CHF       116 CHF       6,5
     Turkey       US Dollar     190 USD        75 USD      --
     UK           Pound         131 GBP        52 GBP      18
 
Q3.  If I belong to the Developer Assistance Program, do I get a
     discount?
 
A3.  Members of the Commercial Services or Premier Services of the USA
     Developer Assistance Program (DAP) may purchase The Developer
     Connection for OS/2 at a reduced price -- 119 USD for an annual
     subscription, and 45 USD for each additional license. US members of
     the Worldwide DAP, however, purchase The Developer Connection at
     the regular 199 USD price.
 
     European DAP members purchase The Developer Connection at the
     regular price.
 
Q4.  What do The Developer Connection CDs contain?
 
A4.  The CDs contain pre-release versions of many IBM OS/2 and LAN
     products, internal development and productivity tools, bitmaps, and
     demos of products from IBM and others. Each volume also includes
     the latest release level of The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, The
     Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3, the Multimedia
     Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's
     Toolkit. In addition to these programs, the CDs contain sample
     source code that can be used to develop your own applications, as
     well as thousands of pages of documentation with a search facility.
 
Q5.  How would you compare The Developer Connection for OS/2 against the
     Microsoft Developer Network CD-ROM?
 
A5.  The Developer Connection for OS/2 is a subscription program for
     application developers which includes CDs and newsletters delivered
     four times over one year, plus access to a private section of the
     OS2DF2 CompuServe forum. The Developer Connection CDs contain
     released versions of our developer toolkits, pre-release programs,
     a comprehensive technical library, sample source code which can be
     used by developers to write their own programs, and demonstration
     versions of Independent Software Vendor programs.
 
     The Developer Connection for OS/2 compares very favorably with
     Microsoft's Developer Network, Level 2. The Developer Connection
     delivers over 200 development tools every quarter, including
     toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, sample source
     code, and documentation.
 
Q6.  What advantages do I get from the CompuServe forum for The
     Developer Connection for OS/2 that I didn't have before?
 
A6.  Subscribing to The Developer Connection entitles you to access the
     private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on
     CompuServe. IBM developers will be answering questions and carrying
     on dialogs with subscribers on a full-time basis, and will respond
     to your comments/issues/questions on a timely basis.
 
Q7.  How many copies of The Developer Connection for OS/2 do I have to
     subscribe to for my company? I have many programmers, do I have to
     buy one for each?
 
A7.  After your company has purchased its initial subscription to The
     Developer Connection, you may buy as many additional licenses as
     you want at 75 USD. For each additional license you order, four
     times during the year you will receive the current newsletter and a
     Proof of Additional License certificate, which entitles you to make
     one additional copy of the contents of the current volume.
     Additional licenses work best for Local Area Network development
     environments (for example, if you have ten developers on a LAN, you
     could buy one regular license and nine additional licenses).
 
Q8.  I've heard that the Developer Connection program will grow in the
     future. What do you mean by that? What will I see over the next
     year?
 
A8.  The IBM Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2, Developer
     Connection for AIX, and Developer Connection for Image Plus
     Visualinfo have already been announced. Future direction for The
     Developer Connection has not been announced; however, we are
     considering expanding the Developer Connection family of products.
 
Q9.  Does my license to use the release-level toolkits contained on The
     Developer Connection end if I do not renew my subscription at the
     end of my annual membership?
 
A9.  In general, the License Agreement to use the code on each volume of
     The Developer Connection is shipped with that volume, and expires
     120 days after receipt of that volume or upon receipt of the next
     volume, whichever comes first. However, your licenses to the
     following toolkits continue beyond expiration of your subscription:
     The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1, Multimedia Presentation
     Manager Toolkit/2 1.1, Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit, and The
     Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3. As long as you adhere
     to all other terms and conditions of the Agreement, your license to
     the abovementioned toolkits does not terminate.
 
Q10. Is the Developer Connection program available outside the US?
 
A10. The Developer Connection for OS/2 program has been announced in the
     USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and the
     Asia / Pacific countries. It is currently available in all of these
     geographies.
 
Q11. How do I subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2?
 
A11. Here is subscription information for all geographies:
 
     In the USA, you can subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2
     by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266), fax 1-303-330-7655.
 
     In Canada, call 1-800-561-5293, fax 1-905-821-1187.
 
     In Germany, call 0130-812177.
 
     Elsewhere in Europe, call IBM ISMS Direct Services in Denmark. Be
     sure to dial the international access code applicable to your
     country BEFORE dialing the appropriate phone number. Operators
     speaking the following languages are available (note that 45 is
     the country code for Denmark):
 
                 Country
     Language    Code          Number
     --------    ----------    ---------
     Danish      Denmark=45    +48101300
     Dutch       Denmark=45    +48101400
     English     Denmark=45    +48101500
     Finnish     Denmark=45    +48101650
     French      Denmark=45    +48101200
     German      Denmark=45    +48101000
     Italian     Denmark=45    +48101600
     Norwegian   Denmark=45    +48101250
     Spanish     Denmark=45    +48101100
     Swedish     Denmark=45    +48101150
 
     TeleFax:    Denmark=45    +48142207
 
     In Asia/Pacific, call 61-2-354-7684, fax 61-2-354-7766. Note that
     61 is the country code for Australia.
 
     In Latin America and South America:
 
       Country               Phone            Fax
       -------               -----            ---
 
       Argentina             313-0014
       Bolivia               35-1840
       Brazil                0800-111205      (011)886-3222
       Chile                 633-4400
       Colombia              257-0111
       Costa Rica            223-6222
       Dominican Republic    566-5161
       Ecuador               56-5100
       El Salvador           98-5011
       Guatemala             31-5859
       Honduras              32-2319
       Mexico outside        91-800-00316 (toll-free)
         Mexico City
       Mexico City           (525)627-1111
       Panama                639-977
       Paraguay              444-094
       Peru                  36-6345
       Uruguay               923-617
       Venezuela             908-8901
 
Q12. The back of the newsletter says "For CompuServe membership
     information, call...  You will receive a special introductory
     membership for IBM customers". What does the special introductory
     offer include?
 
A12. The special introductory offer includes:
     - A brochure with an ID and password
     - One month of basic services for free
     - 15 USD of free extended services
     - A free subscription to CompuServe magazine
 
     To obtain a CompuServe ID, or just to inquire about membership,
     call one of the following numbers depending on where you are
     located, and ask for Representative 239:
 
     - From the USA, call 1-800-524-3388
     - From the United Kingdom, call 0800 289 378
     - From Germany, call 0130 37 32
     - From other countries in Europe, call +44 (117) 9760681
     - From elsewhere, call 1-614-457-0802 (direct to the US)
 
Q13. If I have a CompuServe id, how do I gain access to the private
     Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 Forum?
 
A13. The Developer Connection section on the OS2DF2 forum is the way to
     obtain technical support and also to exchange messages, ideas,
     comments, and concerns with The Developer Connection for OS/2 team
     and forum members.
 
     To obtain access to this private section, send an e-mail note
     containing your Developer Connection subscription number to the
     Developer Connection Administrator at CompuServe user id
     73423,2767. You will receive notification of access to the
     Developer Connection section within two business days. To access
     the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the ! prompt, then select the
     Developer Connection section.
 
Q14. Is there any other electronic support for The Developer Connection
     for OS/2?
 
A14. Yes, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under
     TalkLink (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial
     Services). For more information, customers in the USA may call
     1-800-547-1283; customers outside of the US should contact their
     local IBM Marketing Representative. Support is also available
     through the Internet by addressing your questions and comments to
     devcon@vnet.ibm.com .
 
Q15. I have received a promotional copy of The Developer Connection for
     OS/2 CD, dated February 1995. I'm having some problems. How can I
     get some help?
 
A15. There is a question-and-answer file addressing commonly asked
     questions on CompuServe. The file is called DPROMO.TXT; it is
     located on OS/2 Developer 2 Forum (go OS2DF2), in library 17, IBM
     files, and is updated as necessary. This is the only help available
     for customers who are not current subscribers to The Developer
     Connection for OS/2.
 
Q16. How can I purchase the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp,
     Version 3?
 
A16. The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is included on
     The Developer Connection for OS/2. By purchasing a subscription to
     The Developer Connection for OS/2, you will receive the most
     current OS/2 toolkit updates.
 
     For owners of previous OS/2 developer toolkits who do not have a
     CD-ROM player, there is a 3.5-inch diskette shrinkwrap package that
     contains the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3
     upgrade for 79 USD. This diskette package is available through
     1-800-6DEVCON. The GEMS part number for the diskette package is
     2419864.
 
Q17. How can I get The OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2?
 
A17. The OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2 is included with The Developer
     Connection for OS/2. By purchasing a subscription to The Developer
     Connection for OS/2, you will receive the most current OpenDoc
     toolkit updates.
 
Q18. What is OpenDoc?
 
A18. OpenDoc is a set of APIs (Application Program Interface) and
     software for building compound documents. The OpenDoc compound
     document architecture provides a container of parts and part
     handlers.
 
     What is a container in OpenDoc?
     A container is a place where parts can be inserted.
 
     What is a part?
     Parts are the fundamental building blocks of OpenDoc.
 
     What is a part handler?
     Part handlers are the independent programs that manipulate and
     display a part type. Part handlers are divided into two types:
     editors and viewers. Part viewers allow a user to display and print
     a part's content, but not edit it. Viewers are usually distributed
     for free, but you will have to pay for editors.
 
     What is a frame?
     Frames are areas of the display that represent a part. They also
     represent a part in the negotiations for space during the layout of
     a document.
 
     For more information about OpenDoc for OS/2, send an e-mail note to
     opendoc@austin.ibm.com .
 
Q19. Is OpenDoc compatible with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) from
     Microsoft?
 
A19. Yes, OpenDoc parts and containers are OLE-compatible. You should be
     able to place OpenDoc parts in OLE containers, and vice versa.
 
Q20. What is The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2 (DevCon
     DDK)? How much is it?
 
A20. The DevCon DDK is an enhanced version of The Developer Connection
     for OS/2. It INCLUDES a DevCon subscription PLUS source code, test
     tools and documentation for many driver classes: display, printer,
     storage, input/output, multimedia, physical, virtual, and double
     byte character set. The DevCon DDK is priced at 299 USD in the
     United States, and 220 USD in Europe. Prices in other countries can
     be obtained by calling the country order number (see answer A11).
 
Q21. A customer subscribes to The Developer Connection for OS/2 and
     wants to subscribe to the Developer Connection Device Driver Kit
     (DDK). Since the DDK now includes The Developer Connection for
     OS/2, and the customer does not need two copies of The Developer
     Connection for OS/2, what should he do?
 
A21. The customer should get an upgrade for The Developer Connection
     Device Driver Kit, which is the DDK WITHOUT The Developer
     Connection for OS/2. This upgrade is only available to current
     subscribers of The Developer Connection for OS/2. The price of the
     upgrade is 129 USD in the United States, and 110 USD in Europe.
     Prices in other countries can be obtained by calling the country
     order number (see answer A11).
 
Q22. How can I get the Software Migration Analysis and Reporting (SMART)
     tool?
 
A22. SMART is included with The Developer Connection for OS/2. By
     purchasing a subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2, you
     will receive the most current SMART tool updates.
 
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                                                                 subdcon
 
   +----------------------------------------------------------------+
   | Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for OS/2 |
   |      and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)      |
   +----------------------------------------------------------------+
 
The following list of phone and fax numbers was published in Volume 8 of
The Developer Connection News.
 
The list applies to two products:
 
o  The Developer Connection for OS/2
o  The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)
 
The phone numbers shown are for ordering both products unless otherwise
specified.
 
In the following countries:
 
  Canada              1-800-561-5293
  Germany             0130-812177
  United States       1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266)
                  fax 1-303-330-7655
 
  NOTE: Commercial and Premier Services members of the US Solution
        Developer Program are eligible for a discounted price for The
        Developer Connection for OS/2. When ordering, be sure to specify
        that you are a Commercial and Premier Services member, and give
        your membership number.
 
In Latin and South America:
 
   Argentina           313-0014         Honduras            32-2319
   Bolivia             35-1840          Mexico (except      91-800-00316
   Brazil              0800-111205        Mexico City)
   Chile               633-4400         Mexico City only    627-1111
   Colombia            257-0111         Panama              639-977
   Costa Rica          223-6222         Paraguay            444-094
   Dominican Republic  566-5161         Peru                36-6345
   Ecuador             56-5100          Uruguay             923-617
   El Salvador         98-5011          Venezuela           908-8901
   Guatemala           31-5859
 
In Asia/Pacific countries:
 
  Be sure to dial your country's international access code before
  dialing the listed phone number. 61 is the country code for Australia.
 
  Call +61-2-354-7684, or fax to +61-2-354-7766.
 
To order within Europe:
 
   Be sure to dial your country's international access code before
   dialing the appropriate phone number or fax number listed below. 45
   is the country code for Denmark.
 
  Operators speaking the following languages are available.
 
    Language   Phone Number          Language   Phone Number
    --------   ------------          --------   ------------
 
    Danish     +45-4-810-1300        German     +45-4-810-1000
    Dutch      +45-4-810-1400        Italian    +45-4-810-1600
    English    +45-4-810-1500        Norwegian  +45-4-810-1250
    Finnish    +45-4-810-1650        Spanish    +45-4-810-1100
    French     +45-4-810-1200        Swedish    +45-4-810-1150
                      Fax        +45-4-814-2207
 
Electronic Support
------------------
 
Electronic support is provided through CompuServe, OS/2 BBS, and the
Internet. Obtain technical support or use the forums to exchange
messages, ideas, comments, or concerns with The Developer Connection for
OS/2 team or other members.
 
The dedicated Developer Connection section on CompuServe is located in
hte IBM OS/2 Developer Forum 2. To obtain access to this section, please
send a note with your subscription number to The Developer Connection
administrator at CompuServe userid 73423,2767. You will receive
notification or access to The Developer Connection section within two
business days.
 
To access the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the ! prompt; then, select The
Developer Connection section.
 
For CompuServe membership information, call one of the following numbers
depending on where you are located:
 
  Germany                       0130 37 32
  United Kingdom                0800 289 378
  Other European Countries      +44 (117) 9760681
  United States                 1-800-524-3388
  from elsewhere                1-614-457-0802
 
Ask for representative 239. You will receive a special introductory
membership for IBM customers.
 
The DEVCON CFORUM is on the OS/2 BBS under TALKLink, which is a feature
under the IBMLink Commercial Services. Customers in the U.S. can call
1-800-547-1283; customers outside of the U.S. should contact their local
IBM marketing representative.
 
Internet users may address their questions or comments to
devcon@vnet.ibm.com . Letters to the editor may be addressed to
lisa_demeo@bocaraton.ibm.com .
 
Additional Developer Connection DDK Electronic Support (DUDE)
-------------------------------------------------------------
 
In addition, Developer Connection DDK subscribers can obtain support
through the DUDE BBS at 1-407-982-3217. After completing a
self-registration, you will have limited access to the system; then,
within one business day, you will be notified that your access level has
been upgraded to NORMAL. Send your questions using your PC and modem.
 
If you have problems connecting to the DUDE BBS, you can leave a voice
message on 1-407-982-4239. A member of the DDSC team will return your
call before the end of the next business day.
 
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                   +----------------------------------+
                   | DB2 Developer Assistance Program |           dapdb2
                   +----------------------------------+
 
The IBM DB2 Developer Assistance Program assists ISVs porting or
developing applications and tools for DB2. The program encompasses DB2
for OS/2, DB2 for AIX, DB2 for HP/UX, and DB2 for SUN Solaris.
 
This program is free of charge and is open to professional developers
who are selling their software solutions commercially.
 
Program Benefits
----------------
 
Participants in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program are provided with:
 
o  The opportunity to acquire IBM DB2 and associated software, including
     full documentation, at special terms and conditions
o  Access to telephone technical support and electronic support through
     the DB2 ISV program forums
o  Participation in testing of early code and other joint programs
o  A vendor advocate who will address your questions and concerns
o  Access to IBM marketing programs such as exhibitions, conferences,
     advertisements, direct mailings, etc.
o  A free listing of your product in the DB2 Solutions Directory, which
     is distributed worldwide to customers and the IBM marketing force
 
Enrollment
----------
 
To enroll in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program, send a message,
including your name, company name, full address, phone number, fax
number, and e-mail address, to db2dap@vnet.ibm.com . In the USA and
Canada, you can also call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or
1-770-835-9002. From other countries, fax your request to
1-203-262-2141.
 
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                        +----------------------+
                        | CICS OS/2 Developers |                 os2cics
                        +----------------------+
 
ISVs who want to evaluate how their product or service could exploit the
capabilities of CICS OS/2 Version 2 can obtain CICS OS/2 V2 code,
documentation, educational video, and technical support. The code has a
90-day life, and is for development, test, and demonstration purposes
only. Unlimited-life code is available to ISVs who are willing to commit
to produce a product or service that exploits CICS OS/2. For more
information, contact Fred Holland at 1-301-240-8143, fax 1-301-240-8836.
 
========================================================================
 
               +-------------------------------------+
               | TCP/IP Application Partners Program |            os2tcp
               +-------------------------------------+
 
ISVs who have products that interoperate with the IBM TCP/IP V2.0 for
OS/2 product, or who wish to enable their products to do so, should join
the TCP/IP Application Partners Program (TAPP). ISVs who join TAPP get a
copy of TCP/IP for OS/2 for enablement (development and testing)
purposes only. To join the TAPP, call 1-919-254-2679.
 
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                          +----------------+
                          | AIX POWER Team |                    poweraix
                          +----------------+
 
The POWER Team is an exciting program developed just for you, the
developer. It is tailored to help you gain access to the IBM tools that
can help build and grow your product in the AIX marketplace, using IBM's
POWER architecture and the RISC System/6000.
 
Membership in the POWER Team program allows you to take advantage of a
variety of programs, which include:
 
Technical Support
-----------------
 
Choose from our menu of special fee-based technical support programs.
You may select the type of technical support that is best for your
development situation:
 
o Porting assistance
o Ongoing technical support
o Consulting services
  - Design reviews
  - Performance tuning
  - On-site consulting
o Benchmarking
o Remote access to an RS/6000
 
Development
-----------
 
Receive information and tools to assist you in your ongoing development
activities:
 
o Electronic technical/marketing bulletin board
o Question-and-answer database
o Early product information
o Access to AIX public-domain software
o Porting information / white papers
 
Equipment
---------
 
Enjoy the availability of equipment without straining your budget:
 
o RS/6000 Developer's Discount Program
o RS/6000 Leasing Program
o RS/6000 Rentals
 
Marketing
---------
 
Expand your marketing opportunities through our programs:
 
o AIX POWER Solutions Catalog
 
  - 50-word product description in magazine format
  - Up to 5 pages of marketing / product information via fax
  - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
  - Call 1-415-855-3333 and request a document or catalog
 
o IBM's online databases for AIX solutions
 
Education
---------
 
Keep your leading edge with information about the latest products, new
technologies, and trends:
 
o POWER conferences
  - Technical conferences for independent software and hardware
      developers.
o AIXpert magazine subscription
  - Quarterly technical publication with a distribution of 25,000
  - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
o Seminars / classes
 
Technical, Business, Marketing Information
------------------------------------------
 
Learn about the many programs and facilities that IBM has to offer.
Making it easier for you to work with IBM is an important goal of this
program. POWER Team members receive technical, business, and marketing
information on a regular basis.
 
Who is Eligible?
----------------
 
The POWER Team is intended for developers working on products for
commercial release. You are eligible to participate in the program if:
 
o You are currently developing products for AIX and the RISC System/6000
o You are currently marketing AIX or UNIX products.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information, call the POWER Team information line at
1-800-222-2363 within the USA, and request additional information and a
membership application.
 
Become a member of the POWER Team, and work with IBM to expand your
sales and marketing opportunities, take advantage of the technical
support and equipment offerings, and keep on the leading edge of new
technologies.
 
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              +--------------------------------------------+
              | The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: |      rom400
              |   Connecting Developers with Development   |
              +--------------------------------------------+
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM provides AS/400 developers
with a wealth of information to promote application development on the
AS/400. The BookManager Library Reader product is provided on the CD-ROM
to enable the user to search for and view what is needed, using WIN-OS/2
within OS/2.
 
Description
-----------
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, which is also provided to
participants in AS/400 Partners In Development Membership, provides a
wealth of information selected specifically for the AS/400 solution
provider. We have also included the IBM BookManager Library Reader
product to ensure that navigation through this information is easy. All
you need is a personal computer capable of running OS/2 or Windows, a
CD-ROM drive, and the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM.
 
The IBM BookManager Library Reader product provides a "search" function,
so you can enter a topic of interest and receive a list of references
where that topic is described. You can also select to view a book based
on the title of the book, and then chapters based on the chapter
headings. Functions are also included so that material of interest can
be printed (a whole topic area, marked text, or even the whole book!) or
copied to a file. One of the most popular features is the hypertext
linking that provides you a quick easy way to "jump" to related
information or more detailed information on the same topic.
 
The information on the CD-ROM is organized on "bookshelves." Each
bookshelf contains "books." You select the bookshelf based on the
subject matter you are interested in. Books on that shelf are then
listed for you. Once you are in a book, you can "page" through it or
"search" for what you need, or look through the table of contents and
jump directly to the chapter you want.
 
The information in "books" may be a presentation or a publication or
even a program that can be run.
 
Content of Volume 2
-------------------
 
The content of Volume 2 includes the following:
 
Presentations:
 
  Overview of AS/400 Partners In Development
  AS/400 Advanced Server (8+ presentations)
  AS/400 Client/Server Computing Strategy for the Workplace
  Application Development (AD) Partner Product Demos (18)
 
Publications:
 
  Handbook of AS/400 Partners In Development
  Notebook for AS/400 Partners In Development Members
  AS/400 Client/Server Applications Directory
  IBM's Directions for the AS/400 (9 white papers)
  AS/400 System Manuals (white books) (selected)
  (over 280 books in all)
 
  Additional selected papers addressing:
    AS/400 Client/Server
    AS/400 Object Oriented Technology
    The Application Development (AD) Program
 
  Reference materials:
    All past AS/400 Partners In Development Newsletters
    AS/400 Press Releases
    Merchandising Deliverables Directory
    Selected On-Line Forums (7)
    IBM Education and Training Catalogs (all platforms)
 
Programs:
 
    SystemView/400 Product Selection Guide
    Client/Server Tool
    Client/Server Applications Directory
    AS/400 Information Directory
    Guidelines product (JBA International)
 
Content will change from issue to issue.
 
Price
-----
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM is included with AS/400
Partners In Development Membership at the Starter, Starter and 800,
Base, and Base and 800 levels.
 
Membership at the Starter level is 250 USD per year and includes up to
three issues of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, along with
many other benefits (Newsletter, On-Line connection and more).
Individual copies of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM are
available to Complimentary Members for 100 USD.
 
More Information
----------------
 
To become a Member of AS/400 Partners In Development and receive the
AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM up to three times every year
(along with many other benefits), call 1-800-365-4426, Extension 400, or
1-507-253-7291, Ext 400.
 
========================================================================
 
            +-------------------------------------------+
            | AS/400 Partners in Development Membership |        part400
            +-------------------------------------------+
 
AS/400 Partners in Development recognizes market realities. And, more
importantly, it acts on them.
 
The program gives solution providers direct access to top IBM technical
people. Depending on which membership option you select, this can take
the form of anything from bulletin boards to private consultations with
hardware and software developers. AS/400 Partners in Development also
helps you address design, implementation, marketing, packaging, and
after-market issues.
 
Quite simply, your success drives our success. And the better your
access to our systems -- our technology, our expertise, our marketing
initiatives -- the more successful you will be. Our common goals are
simple: Better solutions, reduced development times, and effective
marketing.
 
AS/400 Partners In Development welcomes you to some exciting new offers
through its Membership Program (formally ASsociation/400). As members of
Partners In Development, AS/400 Solution Providers have access to
development resources from the AS/400 Division through a wide array of
support and services.
 
There are several membership offerings to help you become more connected
with the AS/400 Division. Memberships range in price from no charge to
4990 USD, to meet your specific business needs.
 
Assistance Overview
-------------------
 
The assistance provided by AS/400 Partners in Development can take many
forms, outlined below.
 
In Person
---------
 
(No membership required, although discounts are available to members.
Fee-based.)
 
o  Modernization Strategies. A combination of long-term planning and
   hands-on customization of your existing product.
 
o  Consulting. One-on-one assistance from technical experts.
 
o  Classes. Informative lectures and hands-on labs.
 
o  Briefings. Short introductions to technical topics for solution
   providers or AS/400 briefings for your customers.
 
o  Benchmarks. Hands-on validation of system performance while running
   your application on a specific AS/400 configuration.
 
o  Solution Integration. Front-end process planning and definition for
   custom solution delivery.
 
o  System Customization. Customized systems delivered direct from the
   factory. Can include pre-loading your application.
 
o  Customized Assistance. A unique response to your particular
   development need.
 
These are all available in Rochester, Minnesota. Outside the USA, they
may be available through Advanced Solution Service Centres (ASSCs) in
European countries, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in the U.K., or
Japan's Solution Partner Lab. Through special arrangement, they may also
be offered at your location.
 
Electronic Access
-----------------
 
(Membership required for electronic access)
 
Online Developer Support gives you unlimited access to the AS/400 lab.
Included with this support are the following:
 
o  Online Q and A facility. You can search a database of previously
   asked questions, and submit questions electronically to a team of
   dedicated specialists with multiplatform skills. Depending on the
   enrollment option you choose, you may also author and answer
   questions. Includes cross-platform and competitive information.
 
o  Forums. On-line interactive communication among solution providers
   and IBM development personnel focused on specific technical areas.
   You can dialogue with IBM developers worldwide on a broad range of
   topics, such as Client/Server, Envy/400, VisualAge, C Programming,
   PC Support, AS/400 Tips and Techniques, Communications, SQL, and
   Openness. Additionally, this system may provide the vehicle for
   special development relationships on laboratory focus topics.
 
o  E-Mail. An opportunity to communicate with other Business Partners,
   IBM personnel with Information Exchange Addresses (IEAs), and other
   software mall subscribers.
 
o  Bulletin Boards. Postings of articles from past newsletter articles,
   course descriptions and schedules, upcoming events, and news.
 
o  News Flashes. Important information that is flagged for your
   convenience.
 
o  The AS/400 Merchandising Directory. This is your reference guide to
   key AS/400 marketing and technical presentations, videos, demo
   diskettes, consultant reports, press clippings, and brochures.
   Included in this guide are the description, source, and ordering
   instructions for each entry. An online order form is also available.
   Topics covered include: Client/Server, Openness, Application
   Development Tools, Object-Oriented Programming, and others.
 
o  On-Line Market Research. The Rochester Marketing Research Library
   provides summaries of consultant studies and various trade press
   articles about all the latest topics. Use this facility to gain
   insights into customer needs and market trends.
 
o  On-Line Trade Articles. Condensed versions of important technical
   articles.
 
o  Handbook. A detailed guide to worldwide classes, briefings, and
   other services. Updated on-line as changes are made.
 
Hard Goods (and Hard Copy)
--------------------------
 
(Membership required for all offerings except the technical newsletter,
the handbook, and PSAS)
 
o  Technical Newsletter. Quarterly newsletter from lab includes
   technical updates and tips, business trends, product trends and
   directions, and market information. Most articles are written by
   leading AS/400 Division developers.
 
o  Handbook. Updated twice a year in hardcopy. To receive a free copy,
   call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400 within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291,
   ext. 400 from elsewhere.
 
o  Developer Lease. IBM hardware leased at special developers' rates.
   In the USA only, AS/400 systems, including Server and Portable 1
   models, may be leased for little as 1 percent of list price per
   month. Lease terms of 12, 24, and 36 months are available, with
   options. This allows you to maintain the latest technology for
   application development and demos. AS/400 equipment rentals are also
   available to members at a reduced rate for for short-term
   demonstration purposes.
 
o  Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS). PSAS is a notebook PC tool
   available to AS/400 Partners In Development members at no charge.
   This portable tool assists you in identifying customer requirements;
   specifying the appropriate hardware, software and service solution;
   evaluating financial alternatives; creating the proposal; and even
   directly uploading the order, all from the customer's office.
 
o  Early Release. New versions and releases of Operating System/400
   software provided at no charge several weeks prior to general
   availability. Early release code enables you to implement and market
   your software at the latest level more quickly, develop the knowledge
   and skills of your technical staff ahead of your customers, and more
   effectively support your customers.
 
o  No-Charge Software Products. No-charge software facilitates your
   application development, modernization or porting projects. You may
   choose two software licenses per year at no additional charge from a
   list of Advanced Technology offerings and/or many porting tools.
   Current offerings include Code/400, Callpath/400, Multimedia,
   Wireless Computing, porting tools, and more.
 
o  Rental Equipment. Short-duration rentals of software and hardware for
   customer demos, business shows, and product announcements. USA only.
 
o  Licensed Internal Program Interfaces (LIPIs). LIPIs are available
   exclusively to AS/400 Partners In Development annual fee members for
   a one-time charge. These LIPIs document internal software interface
   specifications, which allow midware application developers to use
   system functions that were previously unavailable from IBM. Solution
   Providers can now expand their suite of offerings in a more efficient
   manner by accessing the same key interfaces as IBM AS/400 developers.
   This offering is one more demonstration that the AS/400 is an open
   system.
 
   Active AS/400 Partners In Development members must sign the IBM
   Confidential Disclosure Agreement and the IBM Licensed Internal
   Programming Interface Contract to be eligible for this offering.
 
1-800 Support
-------------
 
(Membership required)
 
o  The 800 Developer Question and Answer facility. The Q and A facility
   gives you unlimited technical support by phone to answer your
   development questions in a timely way. This technical-support 800
   number is staffed by highly skilled specialists who have
   cross-platform knowledge to answer difficult development questions.
   They will engage specific AS/400 developers from the AS/400 Lab to
   assist when necessary to answer your questions. This service is
   available 12 hours a day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time),
   Monday through Friday, every business day.
 
   Membership at the "Starter and 800" level or the "Base and 800" level
   includes this support.
 
   Equivalent support is provided to worldwide AS/400 Partners In
   Development members through the online Q and A (electronic mail).
 
Topics
------
 
AS/400 Partners In Development offerings address topics of importance
to you. As technology changes, so will both specific offerings and
general areas of emphasis.
 
o  Modernization Strategies. A two-day session focused on your needs as
   defined by both your technical, marketing, and sales decision makers.
   Topics covered generally fall into four categories:
   -- Front-Ending or Screen Scraping tools
   -- Client/Server Application Development Tools
   -- Advanced Application Tools (e.g., Mobile, Multimedia)
   -- Object-Oriented Projects
 
   The session also typically includes updates on AS/400 Systems Content
   and Directions, Client/Server, and Systems Management. The second day
   is devoted to prototyping your application and constructing your
   roadmap.
 
o  Client/Server. Client/Server has become a dominant technology.
   Assistance with design, performance, and application management is
   available.
 
o  Object-Oriented Programming. Would you like to reduce your
   application development costs and decrease your time to market? If
   so, come and learn about VisualAge, a new and powerful visual
   application development environment for rapid combination of
   object-oriented AS/400 Client/Server applications. It could
   revolutionize the way you do business.
 
o  Database Management. Information is an asset. Database management,
   which maximizes the value of that asset, is becoming even more
   important. Issues discussed include distribution across machines and
   platforms, distributed client/server, and homogeneous environments,
   efficiency, and integrity.
 
o  Integrated Multimedia. With multimedia, companies can improve
   hundreds of business practices, like conducting meetings using video
   conferencing, updating employee skills through just-in-time training,
   communicating more effectively through multimedia, and integrating
   multimedia into current applications. Explore how to extend your
   application into the world of multimedia.
 
o  Integrated Facsimile. AS/400 integrated fax provides users with
   direct fax capabilities which will increase operational efficiency
   and productivity through rapid information dispersal.
 
o  Mobile Computing. Mobile workers can now access their AS/400 wherever
   they are, whenever it's convenient, with no wired connection
   whatsoever. Wireless LANs, which can be used independently or with
   wired LANs, meet the needs of mobile workers within the office,
   campus area, or job site. Mobile Network Access products, which
   include PagerPac/400 (one-way paging) and RadioPac/400 (two-way
   radio), are designed for mobile workers outside the office.
 
o  Advanced Function Printing. Understand AFP's significance, identify
   applications, and integrate solutions to save your customers money on
   printing costs.
 
o  Migration and Conversion. By extending your software offerings to
   AS/400, you can take advantage of the most popular mid-range computer
   ever. Specific topics include:
   -- Rightsizing
   -- Competitive Conversions
   -- S/36 to Native AS/400
 
o  Integrated Language Environment. ILE is the foundation for future
   application development. It provides new functions and interfaces on
   the AS/400 to allow better performance and more flexibility for
   application development.
 
o  Openness. The AS/400 supports many programming, database, and
   networking open standards. We can work with you on analyzing and
   porting your UNIX applications and PC-based networking applications
   to the AS/400.
 
Membership Levels
-----------------
 
The five membership levels range from no charge to 4,990 USD annually.
Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary by country.
 
Complimentary Membership Option
-------------------------------
 
The Complimentary Membership option is a no-charge option designed to
give the solution provider continuing information about the AS/400. As
a Complimentary Member, you receive:
 
o  The AS/400 Partners In Development Developer Newsletter.
 
o  Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS) Code.
 
Starter Membership Option
-------------------------
 
As a Starter Member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Complimentary Members
 
o  Online developer support, including:
   --  Forums
   --  Online Q and A facility
   --  AS/400 Merchandising Directory
   --  Marketing Research Library
   --  Worldwide electronic mail and fax
   --  Special Developer Lease Option
 
o  Licensed Program Internal Interfaces (LIPIs)
 
Starter and 800 Membership Option
---------------------------------
 
As a Starter and 800 member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Starter Members
 
o  The 1-800 Developer Question and Answer facility
 
Base Membership Option
----------------------
 
As a Base Member, you will receive:
 
o  All services given to Starter Members
 
o  IBM education discounts
 
o  Early-release code
 
o  No-charge software
 
o  Performance modeling (USA only)
 
Base and 800 Membership Option
------------------------------
 
As a Base and 800 member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Base Members
 
o  The 1-800 Developer Question and Answer facility
 
Enrollment and More Information
-------------------------------
 
To learn more about any of the offerings listed here or to enroll as an
AS/400 Partners In Development member, call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400
within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291, ext. 400 from elsewhere.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +---------------------------------+
                   | Object Connection for VisualAge |           connobj
                   +---------------------------------+
 
The IBM Object Connection is a program that encourages enterprises to go
into the business of building VisualAge enabled reusable parts for the
open market. Its intent is to ensure that there is a robust supply of
application part components available to VisualAge developers. These
parts, like those supplied by IBM, can be added to the VisualAge parts
palette, and used repetitively in the development of VisualAge
applications. These parts must be written to the interface
specifications provided in the IBM manual titled "Construction from
Parts Architecture: Building Parts for Fun and Profit".
 
In addition, the Object Connection Program accommodates enterprises in
the business of developing and offering VisualAge complementary
development tools and IBM Smalltalk compatible class libraries.
 
Who Can Join?
-------------
 
Enterprises interested in assessing the prospect of building VisualAge
objects (or parts) from the open market are eligible for membership in
the Object Connection.
 
Object Connection Services
--------------------------
 
Members are entitled to:
 
o  A development license for VisualAge at very favorable terms
o  Marketing assistance
o  Technical support
   - access via an 800 phone number to VisualAge Technical Consultants
       on a call-back basis
   - technical documentation updates
   - interactive technical support on CompuServe
 
More Information
----------------
 
To join, call VisualAge's Object Connection Program at 1-800-IBM-CARY
(1-800-426-2279) within the USA, and request a program information
package and membership application. Fill out the application form and
return it to the Object Connection Program. The program manager will
call you for a telephone interview.
 
========================================================================
 
                         +-------------------+
                         | PenAssist Program |                   helppen
                         +-------------------+
 
The IBM Pen Developer Assistance Program (PenAssist) is designed
especially for the developer of pen software. The program is tailored to
help you develop applications in the emerging technology.
 
A Variety of Programs
---------------------
 
Membership in the PenAssist program allows you to take advantage of a
variety of programs:
 
o Access to IBM test centers
  - Located in Palo Alto CA and Atlanta GA
  - Equipped with an IBM PS/2 and digitizing pads. The PS/2 has PenDOS
      SDK and Pen for OS/2 installed.
 
o Electronic mail. Enrolled developers can send to and receive messages
  directly from the software developers' support organization.
 
o IBM pen software CompuServe forum, a forum for pen and mobile systems.
  IBM monitors this forum and provides responses to inquiries.
 
o Special software discounts:
  - PenDOS SDK
  - Pen for OS/2 SDK
  - Pen development tools
 
o Special hardware discounts:
  - Special prices on pen hardware from IBM and other manufacturers.
  - Eligibility to receive a 50 percent discount on selected IBM
      printers and features.
  - Notification of special promotional offerings.
 
o IBM Fax Information Service
  - Provides immediate information about IBM's pen and mobile software
      systems and other IBM products and services.
  - Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge.
 
o Marketing
  - Pen application catalog
  - Personal Computer Company BBS - applications will be listed in this
      database at no additional charge.
  - Business-show support
  - A single point of contact will be provided to assist with reviewing
      development and marketing relationships.
 
Who is Eligible?
----------------
 
o Developers of pen applications
o Developers of commercially available applications
o Corporations developing pen applications for their own use.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about PenAssist, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA
and Canada, 1-770-835-9002 from elsewhere, or fax to 1-770-835-9444.
 
========================================================================
 
                +-----------------------------------+
                | IBM Product Compatibility Program |           compprog
                +-----------------------------------+
 
The IBM Product Compatibility Program provides an opportunity for
developers to gain increased visibility, marketability, and credibility
for their products.
 
Compatibility Testing Opportunity
---------------------------------
 
This program gives ISVs a testing opportunity to establish and
communicate the compatibility of their products with OS/2 Warp
standalone, clients, servers, and LAN systems.
 
Resource for Making Wise Purchasing Decisions
---------------------------------------------
 
This program is a resource that customers and their advisors can use to
make product purchase decisions with the confidence that a product has
been tested for compatibility with OS/2 Warp and LAN Server systems.
Consultants, resellers, integrators, OEMs, and other product decision
makers can confidently use the list of compatible products in selecting
products that meet their customers' needs. Recommending compatible
products can help expedite buying decisions and protect a customer's
investment.
 
Value of Tested Compatibility
-----------------------------
 
There are literally thousands of software products on the market today
to help solve customers' problems. The challenge is finding which
products are compatible and can be integrated into a customer's
environment.
 
Selecting tested compatible products gives buyers confidence in product
decisions and/or recommendations. Such confidence can speed up product
decisions and potentially lessen installation and support time.
 
Compatibility Program Description
---------------------------------
 
There are two options of product compatibility. The "Ready for..."
option shows compatibility of a software product with either OS/2 Warp
or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp. The "Tested and Approved..." option
addresses a more sophisticated LAN systems environment to show
compatibility, interoperability, and coexistence with many LAN products.
 
Ready for OS/2 Warp and Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server
------------------------------------------------------
 
The "Ready for OS/2 Warp" and "Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" programs
offer software developers a set of IBM guidelines to self-test their
products for compatibility with a particular version of either OS/2 Warp
or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp.
 
This program, with some variations, also exists in some geographies
outside the USA and Canada. Developers outside of North America are
encouraged to contact their local IBM country representative for their
specific program benefits.
 
Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request documents 3241 and 3242 for a list
of compatible products under the Ready self-test program. In Canada,
call 1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call
1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling
1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada.
 
Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems
---------------------------------------------
 
The "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" program offers
hardware and software developers the opportunity to have IBM test their
product with many IBM and non-IBM products in a LAN systems
real-world-like environment. IBM publishes the results of these tests to
help customers understand the test environment plus any workarounds
discovered during the testing. Customer knowledge of test results helps
customers make more informed purchases and experience smoother
installations.
 
Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request document 3605 for a list of
compatible products tested by IBM in the Tested and Approved category,
with their respective test document numbers. From Canada, call
1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call
1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling
1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada.
 
Publicity: Where to Find Compatible Product Information
-------------------------------------------------------
 
Upon successful completion of testing, developers are given the use of a
compatibility mark to use with their products' advertising, brochures,
and other marketing materials.
 
Customers are encouraged to look at products displaying the mark with
confidence that the products have been tested in an appropriate
environment. Customers can receive names and/or reports of compatible
products through the following sources:
 
- CompuServe IBMDESK forum
- Internet WWW: http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/compatibility.html
- IBM's TALKLink OS/2 bulletin board, 1-800-547-1283
- MAX (CD-ROM from Computer Reseller News)
- Support on Site for Networks CD, 1-800-827-7889
- Sources and Solutions catalog (1-203-452-7704 or fax 1-203-268-1075)
- National Solution Center's database
- 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX (Canada), or from elsewhere,
    call 1-415-855-4329 from a fax phone, and request documents 3241,
    3242, 3605
- IBM Developer Connection CD, 1-800-633-8266
- IBM booths at major related trade shows
 
Compatible products also qualify for reduced advertising rates in major
magazines.
 
Program Q-and-A via Fax
-----------------------
 
A set of questions and answers about the Product Compatibility Program
can be found on the Internet or by requesting document 3657 from
1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX in Canada, or (from elsewhere,
using a fax phone) 1-415-855-4329.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4777 (U.S.
and Canada) or via fax: 1-512-838-2473.
 
========================================================================
 
            +---------------------------------------------+
            | Professional Certification Program from IBM |     certprof
            +---------------------------------------------+
 
The Professional Certification Program from IBM is an international
program that provides recognition to technical professionals who
demonstrate proficiency in IBM software and related products. To become
certified, individuals must demonstrate their proficiency in supporting
selected IBM products by passing a series of exams.
 
OS/2 and LAN Server Roles
-------------------------
 
Individuals, rather than organizations, can receive certification in the
following roles:
 
o  Certified OS/2 Engineer
 
   Provides the skills to support OS/2 installations and develop
   expertise in fine-tuning and customizing OS/2 platform systems.
 
o  Certified OS/2 Instructor
 
   Validates the skills required to teach OS/2 education courses, and
   provides technical instructor credentials.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Administrator
 
   Develops the skills necessary to support day-to-day network
   operations, such as backing up the server, maintaining security, and
   loading applications.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Engineer
 
   Provides service and support skills for LAN Server networks,
   including network design, performance tuning, and installation.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Instructor
 
   Enables participants to teach LAN Server education courses and
   provides technical instructor credentials.
 
Other Certification Roles
-------------------------
 
The Professional Certification Program from IBM also offers roles
for AIX, CallPath DirectTalk/2, and Client/Server. For information
about these certification options, contact Drake Prometric at
1-800-959-3926.
 
Testing
-------
 
Certification testing is administered by Drake Prometric, a worldwide
provider of certification testing in the computer industry. Classroom
education is offered through IBM Education and Training.
 
CERT95.ZIP, in the IBM/PSP Marketing Library on CompuServe (lib 8 of the
OS2USER forum), contains sample tests, test objectives, and program
descriptions for the current programs.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about the PSP Professional Certification Program
from IBM, contact Drake Prometric:
 
United States and Canada                  1-800-959-3926
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,            +49 (0) 211 500 9950
  Italy, Eastern Europe
United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia,     +44 (0) 71 437 6900
  The Middle East, South Africa
France, Spain, Portugal, North Africa     +33 (0) 1 4289 8749
Japan                                     +81 3 3269 9620
Australia                                 +61 2 414 3666
Latin America - fax request to US:        1-612-896-7020
  (include the name Melissa Loh and
   phone number 1-612-896-7458)
 
or visit our web site, http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html .
 
========================================================================
 
             +----------------------------------------------+
             | Professional Certification Program from IBM: |     certqa
             |            Questions and Answers             |
             +----------------------------------------------+
 
General Program
---------------
 
 Q1. What is the Professional Certification Program from IBM?
 
 A1. The Professional Certification from IBM is a formal program that
     provides a method for individuals to demonstrate their knowledge,
     professional skills, and proficiency on selected IBM products.
     Certification is based on identified roles pertaining to different
     IBM products or product lines. Individuals, rather than
     organizations, are certified for a specific role by passing a
     series of fee tests that are designed to measure their knowledge
     of the tasks of that role.
 
 Q2. How do I enroll in the program?
 
 A2. To enroll in the Professional Certification Program from IBM, an
     individual should contact Drake Prometric at 1-800-959-EXAM. Drake
     can supply you with information about the overall program
     requirements by sending you the IBM Professional Certification
     Program catalog. Drake can also tell you when and where tests are
     offered.
 
 Q3. What is the cost of a test?
 
 A3. Each test costs 100 USD, contains over 75 questions, and takes
     between one and two hours to complete.
 
Test Preparation
----------------
 
 Q4. Am I required to take an IBM Education course to prepare for
     certification tests?
 
 A4. No. As long as you possess sufficient knowledge, you need only pass
     each test that has been designated in the test roadmap for the
     certified role in which you are interested.
 
 Q5. What methods are available to me to help me ensure that I am
     prepared for the tests?
 
 A5. You have several alternatives to help you prepare for the tests.
     Once you determine the role for which you would like to certify,
     you should then study the roadmap for that role. The test roadmap
     will help you to map out your course for certification.
 
     The Professional Certification Program from IBM provides test
     objectives and sample tests free of charge to aid you in preparing
     for certification.
 
     Roadmaps, test objectives, and sample tests are available by
     calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
     IBM Education and Training offers courses and, in some cases, sells
     the course material separately as an aid in self-study.
     Information about courses and course material is available by
     calling 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322).
 
     The OS/2 Certification Handbook and the OS/2 LAN Server
     Certification Handbook are designed to be an inexpensive and
     convenient means of test preparation. These self-study books can be
     purchased by calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
 Q6. Now that course information is not included in your roadmaps, how
     can I tell which course I need to take for any given test?
 
 A6. A list of courses is available with the new Professional
     Certification Program catalog. Courses are listed by topic, so you
     can readily see which courses are available to meet your needs.
     Courses no longer have a one-to-one correspondence with tests, but
     you will be able to pick and choose the course you need. For
     example, while the tests cover both old and new releases, the
     courses do not. Therefore, if you are already familiar with the old
     release, you need only take the course to prepare you for the part
     of the test that covers the new release.
 
 Q7. Do IBM courses and the self-study books cover everything I will
     need to know to pass the required certification exams?
 
 A7. IBM courses and the self-study books were designed with
     certification testing in mind, and are quite comprehensive.
     However, successful study through books and courses does not assure
     your success in passing certification exams.
 
     The recommendation for pursuing certification roles is that the
     individual has at least three months of hands-on knowledge with the
     product. The certification program is designed to test individuals'
     skills with the product -- not their study abilities.
 
New OS/2 and LAN Server Tests
-----------------------------
 
 Q8. Why do the new OS/2 and LAN Server tests cover both the old and new
     product releases?
 
 A8. Because the prior product releases are still used by many customers
     and supported by IBM, the Professional Certification Program from
     IBM will continue to support certification on these prior releases.
 
     To make it easier for new candidates to certify their skills on
     both releases of the product, the new test roadmaps were designed
     to require only one series of tests. Had the new tests only covered
     the new releases, an individual would have to take twice the number
     of tests to be certified on both product levels. A Certified OS/2
     or LAN Server Engineer will be more creditable by being technically
     competent on both levels of products which are available and
     supported in our customers' environments.
 
 Q9. How can I get certified only on the new product release?
 
 A9. If you already certified on a previous release, you need only take
     the one Update test for your role to certify on the new release. If
     you have never been certified, the new test process will certify
     you on both the old and new releases. At this time, there is no
     process which allows you to certify only on the new product
     release.
 
Q10. I am already certified on a previous product release. Since the new
     tests cover both old and new product releases, does this mean I
     will have to be retested on the old release while certifying on the
     new release?
 
A10. No. Update tests are available for each role, which allow you to
     update your certification to include the new product release by
     taking only one test. This Update test includes material relevant
     only to the new product release.
 
Q11. I am a Certified LAN Server Engineer and a Certified LAN Server
     Administrator on release 3.0. Do I need to take both update test
     number 120, LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update, and update test
     number 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, to update my two
     certifications to release 4.0?
 
A11. No. You need only take test 121, which encompasses material from
     test 120, and you will update both of your certifications by
     passing one exam.
 
Q12. I am a Certified LAN Server Administrator on release 3.0. Can I
     take test 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, instead of test 120,
     LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update?
 
A12. No. Test 121 is only for individuals who are Certified LAN Server
     Engineers. You will need to take test 120.
 
Q13. I am partially through the test process toward certification. How
     do I complete my certification, given these program changes?
 
A13. To complete your certification to include the latest product
     release, you will need to finish your certification process with
     the new tests, and then pass the Update test for your role.
 
Q14. Am I required to take this additional test to complete my
     certification?
 
A14. If you wish to complete your certification which began with the old
     tests but will finish with the new tests, you will need the Update
     test to complete your certification. You may choose to start the
     process over with all the new tests, in which case you will not
     need to take the Update test.
 
Q15. Why am I required to take this additional Update test to complete
     my certification to include the new product releases?
 
A15. To ensure the integrity of our program and to ensure the highest
     caliber of certified professionals, the Professional Certification
     Program from IBM has the responsibility to ensure thorough testing
     of all candidates. To allow individuals to certify on the new
     product release without adequately testing their knowledge on
     specific areas of that release, would not result in a quality
     certification process. The Update test is the easiest way -- with
     one test -- to ensure that individuals are tested on aspects of the
     new release which may have been missed when taking a combination of
     old and new tests.
 
Q16. I have only taken one core test toward my certification. Do I still
     need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining tests on
     the new release?
 
A16. If you have only taken one test, you may prefer to retake that one
     test in the new test scheme rather than the Update test. No matter
     how many tests you've completed, either the test(s) can be retaken
     or the Update test must be completed.
 
Q17. I have only taken test 009, Installing and Supporting OS/2, toward
     my LAN Server engineer certification. Do I still need to take the
     Update test after finishing all remaining tests on the new release?
 
A17. No. This is the only exception to requiring that all core tests be
     covered on the new release. To become a Certified LAN Server
     Engineer, your one test requirement on OS/2 can be filled with the
     old test until the time that the old test is no longer available.
 
Q18. I have only taken an elective toward my engineer certification. Do
     I still need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining
     (core) tests on the new release?
 
A18. No. Most electives will still be available and unchanged by this
     announcement. Therefore, any elective already taken will apply to
     certification.
 
Q19. Why is test 013, OS/2 Performance and Tuning, being withdrawn as an
     elective toward a Certified OS/2 Engineer?
 
A19. Performance and tuning information was determined to be knowledge
     that is key to support of OS/2. Therefore, the content of this test
     was moved into two of the new core tests (test 109, Installing
     OS/2, and test 112, Supporting OS/2).
 
Q20. Why are some of the new tests two hours instead of one hour (like
     they have been in the past)?
 
A20. Some new tests had to grow in size to adequately cover the added
     functions of the new product releases, as well as to include
     material on both product releases. In those cases, you are allowed
     two hours, but you may actually finish in less time.
 
Q21. Are the questions on the new tests equally divided between the old
     and new releases?
 
A21. The new tests cover questions specific to the old release,
     questions specific to the new release, and questions that pertain
     to both releases. The number of questions for any of these three
     types varies by tests, but was determined to be adequate coverage
     of that topic for both releases.
 
Q22. Do I still have only one year to pass all required tests after
     taking the first test to become certified?
 
A22. No. In order to encourage you to complete your certification at
     your own pace, this requirement has been removed.
 
Q23. If I certify on the new product release, what will I have to
     distinguish my credentials in the marketplace from someone who is
     certified only on the previous product release?
 
A23. Effective with this announcement, new certificates and photo IDs
     will reflect the release on which a person is certified. In
     addition, you will receive camera-ready copy for a new logo for use
     on your business cards, etc.  This new logo, also included in the
     new lapel pins, will clearly differentiate you from those certified
     through the old process.
 
OS/2 and LAN Server Instructor Certification
--------------------------------------------
 
Q24. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this
     announcement of a change in the program. Am I still entitled to the
     benefits of the previous program?
 
A24. No. The previous instructor certification program -- with its
     accompanying benefits -- has been discontinued, and replaced by the
     newly described program.
 
Q25. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this
     announcement of a change in the program. Do I have an easy way to
     recertify and qualify for the new instructor program benefits?
 
A25. Yes. If you are already a Certified OS/2 Engineer or a Certified
     LAN Server Engineer, your instructor certification will
     automatically transfer to the new program. Acquiring certification
     as either an OS/2 or LAN Server engineer, coupled with your
     previous certification as an instructor, will qualify you as a
     certified instructor in the new program. You will not need to
     complete the remaining steps.
 
Q26. Under the new instructor certification program, am I still required
     to be affiliated with an IBM Licensed Education Center and teach
     only from IBM course curriculum?
 
A26. No. The Professional Certification Program from IBM encourages you
     to use the curriculum you feel best teaches our products at the
     location and facilities most convenient to you.
 
Q27. Must I take instructional skills course through IBM to illustrate
     my instructional education?
 
A27. No. Any in-company or external instructional education will be
     accepted.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Q28. How can I get more information about the Professional Certification
     Program from IBM?
 
A28. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) and ask for our latest
     catalog, which includes a list of all roles currently available
     through the program. Also, you may refer to our web site at
     http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html .
 
Q29. How can I purchase a self-study book?
 
A29. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) to order a book.
 
Q30. How can I get more information on IBM Education and Training
     classes and course material for sale?
 
A30. Call 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322).
 
Q31. How can I get a free copy of test objectives and sample tests for
     my role?
 
A31. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
Q32. Where else can I get information about the program?
 
A32. Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) for program information, test
     objectives, and an instructor certification application.
 
========================================================================
 
            +----------------------------------------------+
            | Connections to IBM U.S. Announcement Letters |    lettconn
            +----------------------------------------------+
 
IBM U.S. Announcement Letters can be accessed in several ways.
 
Internet
--------
 
The Internet is a world-wide collection of networks that provides a wide
range of services including electronic mail, bulletin boards and file
transfer. You may access the Internet through Advantis (e.g., via
TCPGATE), other commercial Internet service providers, or via a direct
connection.
 
You can access IBM U.S. Announcement Letters on the Internet using
the Internet client/server code "Mosaic" and/or "Gopher".
 
  WORLD-WIDE WEB (MOSAIC OR OS/2 WEBEXPLORER)
 
  Mosaic/WebExplorer is a versatile, easy, point-and-click hypermedia
  interface to the World Wide Web. Hypermedia documents contain links,
  not only to other pieces of text, but also to other forms of media
  such as sounds, images, and movies. The World Wide Web server is a
  system that helps organize Internet information by linking documents
  together via a technology called hypertext. It allows selected words
  to "expand" to provide more information about the subject.
 
  The IBM home page, the primary entry point to IBM material, is located
  on a World Wide Web server. To access the IBM home page:
 
  o  Enter the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) http://www.ibm.com
 
  To access IBM U.S. Announcement Letters:
 
  1. Click on "What we offer" icon
 
     o  Click on "Offering Information"
     o  Click on "IBMLink" under United States
     o  Click on "Public information and services"
     o  Click on "INFOLink" or "Announcements"
     o  Save the fastpath in your "QuickList" (or "HotList")
     o  For follow-on access through your Web browser, click on
        "QuickList" (or "HotList") and directly access the
        announcements.
 
  2. Click on "Newsfeed" icon
 
     o   Click on "Raw data"
     o   Click on "US announcement letters"
 
  WebExplorer is available with OS/2 Warp.
 
  GOPHER
 
  Gopher is a menu-based, textual interface to the Gopher servers on the
  Internet. There are thousands of Gopher servers containing data on
  almost any subject.
 
  The IBMLink Gopher server is located at gopher.ibmlink.ibm.com . To
  access the Gopher server:
 
  1. Log on to Advantis, giving account code, userid, and password
 
     o  Select "TCPGATE"
     o  Select "Establish a Gopher connection"
     o  Select "IBMLink Information System"
     o  Announcements are listed for viewing and printing
 
  2. From your web browser, enter the URL: gopher://gopher.ibm.com
 
     o  Click on "IBM US Announcement Information"
     o  Click on "IBM US Announcement Letters"
 
  LISTSERVER
 
  The Listserver allows an Internet e-mail user to automatically receive
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                       | 800 Phone Numbers |                      800nos
                       +-------------------+
 
The 800 phone numbers below come from two sources:
(1) This issue and preceding issues of SDO Developer Support News
(2) Information posted on IBM internal forums
 
AIX POWER Team Information Line                           1-800-222-2363
Common Desktop Environment Developers Conference          1-800-225-4698
AIX Support Family Marketing Center                       1-800-225-5249
OS/2 Multimedia Tools                                     1-800-228-8584
OS/2 Dealer Locator Service                               1-800-237-4824
IBM National Service/IBM Support Center                 * 1-800-237-5511
IBM Multimedia Help Center                                1-800-241-1620
IBM PSP Developer Support Marketing Center              * 1-800-285-2936
Housing Management for OS/2 Technical Update '94          1-800-338-6638
OS/2 Sales                                                1-800-342-6672
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999)
AS/400 Partners In Development                            1-800-365-4426
IBM International Marketing Information                   1-800-426-1774
IBM National Telesales Marketing (IBMCALL)                1-800-426-2255
IBM Cary (North Carolina) Customer Center                 1-800-426-2279
Boca Raton Technical Services Software System Test        1-800-426-2622
IBM Direct                                                1-800-426-2968
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999)
IBM general information                                   1-800-426-3333
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-1234)
IBM Business Partner Locator (PS/2 Dealers)               1-800-426-3377
IBM FAX Information Service                               1-800-426-4329
    (in Canada, HELPFAX, 1-800-465-3299)
IBM Worldwide Industry Hardware Support                 * 1-800-426-4579
IBM Translation Manager Support Center                    1-800-426-4862
Networking Services Marketing Center                      1-800-426-5148
PS/2, PS/1, PC publications                               1-800-426-7282
IBM Special Contracts Center                              1-800-426-7456
IBM Education and Training                                1-800-426-8322
    (in Canada, 1-800-661-2131)
IBM Partnerline                                           1-800-426-9990
S/390 Developers Association                              1-800-446-2568
IBM Global Network                                        1-800-455-5056
IBM Power Series information                              1-800-472-4693
Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation                  1-800-472-4772
1995 Data Warehouse Conference                            1-800-477-7514
Personal Software Products Advertising Program            1-800-491-5740
OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 2.1 for Windows ServicePaks             1-800-494-3044
CompuServe Membership                                   * 1-800-524-3388
ATT Business Translations (Solution Developer Program     1-800-544-5721
    member phone number)
Personal Systems Competency Center + TALKLink (OS2BBS)    1-800-547-1283
    (in Canada: IBMLink, 1-800-268-3100;
     Customer Assistance group, 1-800-465-1234)
IBM AntiVirus Direct                                      1-800-551-3579
Software Vendor Systems Center                            1-800-553-1623
Software Vendor Hotline                                 * 1-800-627-8363
IBM Developer Connection for OS/2                         1-800-633-8266
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
IBM Direct Response Marketing                             1-800-633-8266
ColoradOS/2 Conference                                  * 1-800-648-5717
IBM Custom Application Porting Workshops                  1-800-678-31UP
IBM Solution Partnership Center                           1-800-678-4249
Personal Systems Technical Solutions magazine             1-800-678-8014
Delphi                                                    1-800-695-4005
IBM AntiVirus Services Marketing                          1-800-742-2493
IBM Support Family Marketing Center                       1-800-742-9235
IBM Midwestern Customer Service Center                    1-800-756-4426
The Visual Revolution                                     1-800-759-8599
The Warped World Tour                                     1-800-766-4344
    fax 1-800-568-8852
IBM TechCon Client/Server Conference and Exposition       1-800-767-2336
Personal Systems HelpCenter                               1-800-772-2227
    (in Canada, 1-800-237-5511)
PRODIGY                                                   1-800-776-0845
                                                      and 1-800-776-3449
Indelible Blue, Inc.                                      1-800-776-8284
    (in Canada, 1-800-672-4255)
SunSoft Catalyst Early Access Program                     1-800-786-7638
Personal Systems Support Family Marketing Center          1-800-799-7765
IBM Microkernel Business Development Hotline              1-800-816-7493
Speech Products Support Center                            1-800-825-5263
America Online                                            1-800-827-6364
IBM Technical Directory                                   1-800-832-4347
CompuServe                                              * 1-800-848-8199
IBM Rebate and Redemption Center                          1-800-853-4777
1996 IBM Technical Interchange                          * 1-800-872-7109
IBM Publications (Software Manufacturing Solutions)       1-800-879-2755
Store Systems Support Family Marketing Center             1-800-882-3469
IBM Ultimedia Tools Series                                1-800-887-7771
PenDOS Software Developer Kit                             1-800-888-8242
IBM Software Manufacturing Company                        1-800-926-0364
OS/2 Developer magazine                                   1-800-926-8672
Drake Prometric (for Professional Certification         * 1-800-959-3926
  Program from IBM)
IBM Customer Support Center                               1-800-967-7882
IBM Software Solution Services/Personal Systems Support * 1-800-992-4777
  Family
 
 * indicates the number works in Canada also
 
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         +--------------------------------------------------+
         | Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks |     tmarks
         +--------------------------------------------------+
 
(R)  AIX, AIX SystemView NetView/6000, APL2, APL2/6000, Application
     System/400, AS/400, AT, Audio Visual Connection, BookManager,
     Communications Manager/2, C Set/2, DisplayWrite, HelpCenter,
     HelpWare, IBM, ImagePlus, LAN NetView, LAN NetView Fix, LAN NetView
     Manage, LAN NetView Monitor, LAN NetView Scan, LAN NetView Monitor,
     LAN Server, Micro Channel, MVS/ESA, NetView, NetView/6000,
     Operating System/2, Operating System/400, OS/2, OS/400, Pen for
     OS/2, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2, Presentation
     Manager, PS/1, PS/2, RISC System/6000, RS/6000, S/390, SQL/400,
     SynchroStream, Systems Application Architecture, TALKLink,
     ThinkPad, Ultimedia, VM/ESA, VSE/ESA, and XGA are registered
     trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.
 
(R)  Apple, Bento, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
     Computer Corp.
(R)  ATI is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc.
(R)  BIX is a registered trademark of General Videotex Corp.
(R)  Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Technology, Inc.
(R)  COMDEX is a registered trademark of The Interface Group, Inc.
(R)  CompuServe and CompuServe Information Manager are registered
     trademarks of CompuServe, Inc.
(R)  Computer Associates is a registered trademark of Computer
     Associates International, Inc.
(R)  dBASE is a registered trademark of Borland International.
(R)  Disneyland and Walt Disney World are registered trademarks of Walt
     Disney Productions.
(R)  Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp.
(R)  GEnie is a registered service mark of General Electric Information
     Services Co.
(R)  Headland is a registered trademark of Headland, Inc.
(R)  Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi Corp.
(R)  HP, LaserJet, DeskJet, OpenView, and PaintJet are registered
     trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Co.
(R)  IEEE is a registered trademark of The Institute of Electrical and
     Electronics Engineers.
(R)  Indianapolis 500, Indy 500, Indy, and Gasoline Alley are registered
     trademarks of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, USA.
(R)  Intel and Indeo are registered trademarks of Intel Corp.
(R)  Internet is a registered trademark of Internet, Inc.
(R)  ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization for
     Standardization.
(R)  Lotus, Lotus Notes, Notes Express, and 1-2-3 are registered
     trademarks of Lotus Development Corp.
(R)  MicroGate is a registered trademark of Gateway Microsystems, Inc.
(R)  Microsoft, Microsoft C, and NT Server are registered trademarks of
     Microsoft Corp.
(R)  NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corp.
(R)  NetWare, NetWare Server, and Novell are registered trademarks of
     Novell, Inc.
(R)  Object Management Group and OMG are registered trademarks of Object
     Management Group, Inc.
(R)  OpenDoc is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
(R)  OPEN LOOK is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories,
     Inc.
(R)  Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corp.
(R)  PenDOS is a registered trademark of Communication Intelligence
     Corp.
(R)  PRODIGY is a registered trademark of PRODIGY Services Corp.
(R)  SMART is a registered trademark of One Up Corp.
(R)  Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.
(R)  Sybase is a registered trademark of Sybase, Inc.
(R)  Taligent is a registered trademark of Taligent, Inc.
(R)  ToolTalk and SunSoft are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
     Inc.
(R)  Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp.
(R)  True Type is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
(R)  TUXEDO is a registered trademark of Novell.
(R)  UNIX is a registered trademark licensed exclusively through X/Open
     Company Limited. IBM AIX 3.2.5 and IBM AIX 4.1 for the IBM RS/6000
     family of systems are branded X/Open UNIX 93.
(R)  Western Digital is a registered trademark of Western Digital Corp.
(R)  WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corp.
(R)  Xerox is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp.
(R)  X/Open is a registered trademark, and the "X" device is a trademark
     of X/Open Co., Ltd.
 
(TM) AIX/6000, APPN, BookManager, BonusPak, CD Showcase, Certified LAN
     Server Engineer, Certified OS/2 Engineer, CICS, CICS/ESA, CICS MVS,
     CICS OS/2, CICS VSE, Common User Access, C Set ++, CUA, Current,
     DATABASE 2, DataGuide, DataHub, DataPropagator, DB2, DB2/2,
     DB2/6000, DDCS/2, The Developer Connection for OS/2, DISTRIBUTED
     DATABASE CONNECTION SERVICES/2, Distributed Relational Database
     Architecture, DRDA, Extended Services for OS/2, Human-Centered,
     IBMLink, IMS Client Server/2, Information Warehouse, LANStreamer,
     Library Reader, LinkWay, Matinee, Midware, Multimedia Presentation
     Manager/2, Natural Computing, NAVIGATOR, NetSp, NetView DM,
     OpenEdition, PCjr, PenAssist, Person to Person, Personal
     Information Manager, PlayAtWill, PowerPC, PowerOpen, Power Series,
     RETAIN, Right at Home, SAA, Select-a-System, SOM, SOMobjects,
     Sources and Solutions, SQL/DS, Storyboard, SuperStor/DS,
     Support-on-Site, SYSINFO, TRANSFORMATION 2000, Ultimedia Video IN,
     Ultimotion, VSE/ESA, WIN-OS2, VisualAge, VisualGen, VoiceType,
     Workplace Shell, and XT are trademarks of International Business
     Machines Corp.
 
(TM) ActionMedia, DVI, Indeo, and Intel386 are trademarks of Intel Corp.
(TM) Adobe, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere are
     trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
(TM) AST is a trademark of AST Research, Inc.
(TM) Borland, Paradox, and Quattro Pro are trademarks of Borland
     International.
(TM) CasePoint is a trademark of Inference Corp.
(TM) Central Point Backup is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc.
(TM) cpConstructor and cpProfessionals are trademarks of Taligent, Inc.
(TM) ColoradOS/2 is a trademark of Kovsky Conference Productions, Inc.
(TM) Dialcom 400 is a trademark of BT Tymnet.
(TM) DirecPC and DIRECTV are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, Inc.
(TM) Drake Training and Technologies is a trademark of Drake Training
     and Technologies.
(TM) EasyLink and ATandT Mail are trademarks of ATandT.
(TM) Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corp.
(TM) Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
(TM) FaxWorks is a trademark of SofNet, Inc.
(TM) GEIS Quick Comm is a trademark of General Electric Information
     Services Co.
(TM) Guidelines is a trademark of JBA International.
(TM) HyperACCESS and HyperACCESS Lite are trademarks of Hilgraeve, Inc.
(TM) IconAuthor and CBT Express are trademarks of AimTech Corp.
(TM) LAN Workplace and "Yes NetWare Tested and Approved" are trademarks
     of Novell, Inc.
(TM) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
(TM) MCI Mail is a trademark of MCI.
(TM) Mesa and MOLI are trademarks of Athena Design, Inc.
(TM) Micro Focus is a trademark of Micro Focus Ltd.
(TM) Open Software Foundation, OSF, OSF/1, and Motif are trademarks of
     the Open Software Foundation, Inc.
(TM) Oracle7, Oracle Power Objects, Oracle Server, Oracle7 Workgroup
     Server, Personal Oracle7, Personal Oracle7 Enterprise Edition, and
     Workgroup/2000 are trademarks of Oracle Corp.
(TM) OS-9 is a trademark of Microware.
(TM) PACBASE is a trademark of CGI Informatique, an IBM company.
(TM) PC Direct is a trademark of Ziff Communications Company and is used
     by IBM Corporation under license.
(TM) PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card
     International Association.
(TM) PC/TCP is a trademark of FTP Software Inc.
(TM) Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corp.
(TM) PhoenixCARD Manager Plus is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies,
     Inc.
(TM) Photo CD is a trademark of the Eastman Kodak Co.
(TM) PostScript and Adobe Type Manager are trademark of Adobe Systems,
     Inc.
(TM) PSN and Private Satellite Network are trademarks of Private
     Satellite Network, Inc.
(TM) RAMBoost is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc.
(TM) SCO is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
(TM) SmallTalk and Smalltalk V/PM are trademarks of Digitalk Corp.
(TM) Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc.
(TM) SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
(TM) Source Migration and Analysis Tool and SMART are trademarks of One
     Up Corp.
(TM) SPARCstation is a trademark of SPARC International, Inc.
(TM) Support on Site is a trademark of Ziff-Davis.
(TM) Tandem, Himalaya, and ServerNet are trademarks of Tandem Computers,
     Inc.
(TM) TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture is a trademark of 3COM Corp.
(TM) TelePad is a trademark of TelePad Corp.
(TM) TPC-C is a trademark of the Transaction Processing Performance
     Council.
(TM) Tusk is a trademark of Tusk, Inc.
(TM) Univel is a trademark of Univel.
(TM) Versit is a trademark of IBM Corp. Apple Computer Corp., American
     Telephone and Telegraph Co., and Siemens Corp.
(TM) VX*REXX and WATCOM are trademarks of WATCOM International Corp.
(TM) Windows, Win32, Windows NT, and Windows for Workgroups are
     trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
 
(SM) Advantis is a service mark of Advantis.
(SM) America Online is a service mark of America Online, Inc.
(SM) SprintMail is a service mark of US Sprint.
 
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This concludes 1995 Issue 17 of IBM SDO Developer Support News. Please
let us know how we can improve it -- send your feedback to
dsnews@vnet.ibm.com. Thank you!
 
