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1995 Issue 19                                           15 December 1995
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IBM OS/2 Warp Server Beta 2        Objectives and feedback. How to
Program                            obtain worldwide.

IBM CommonPoint Application        In brief...  Overview. Making
Developer Toolkit and Application  development easier. Description.
System for OS/2 Warp               Product positioning. Hardware
                                   requirements. Software requirements.
                                   Limitations. Ordering information.
                                   NOTE: This item is 508 lines long.

IBM Licenses Java Technology from  For Web browsers, servers, and Lotus
Sun Microsystems for Use in        Notes. On OS/2, AIX, Windows. About
Internet Products                  Java. Expanding network-centric
                                   computing. Available starting 1Q96.

The Fuss About Java                What is Java? Java scenarios.
                                   Object-oriented. Interpreted.
                                   Pointers and garbage collection.
                                   Applets. Java components. Java class
                                   libraries. Tools. Java and Lotus
                                   Notes. IBM's announcement. More
                                   information.

IBM Introduces Internet            iNet Porting facility.
Application Porting Center         Industry-leading software tools.
                                   Porting resources. No charge. More
                                   information.

IBM Offers Support for Developers  Increasing market potential. Reduced
of Distributed Computing           time and cost. Program highlights.
Solutions                          Part of Open Blueprint. More
                                   information.

IBM Application Development        The role of application developers.
Within an Enterprise: A White      Modeling and design tools. IBM
Paper                              business process re-engineering
                                   tools. IBM information engineering
                                   tools. IBM object modeling tool.
                                   Build tools. Visual construction from
                                   pre-built parts. A programming
                                   language of choice and a platform of
                                   choice. Evolutionary utilization of
                                   objects. Development and
                                   asset-management tools. Summary.
                                   NOTE: This item is 618 lines long.

IBM's MVS Achieves Open Systems    XPG4 Base certification. Open,
Brand from X/Open                  network-enabled applications.
                                   Standards for enterprise computing.
                                   Evolving role of large servers.
                                   Transformation of System/390.

SOMobjects Service Classes         In brief...  Description. Education
                                   support. Hardware requirements.
                                   Software requirements. Ordering
                                   information. Charges.

High-Level Assembler Toolkit       In brief...  Overview. Description.
Feature                            Hardware requirements. Software
                                   requirements. Ordering information.
                                   Charges.
                                   NOTE: This item is 334 lines long.

IBM COBOL Family Questions and     OS/2 COBOL. AIX COBOL. Host COBOL.
Answers                            Client/server COBOL. Object-oriented
                                   COBOL. SOM. Host offload. CICS.
                                   Prerequisites. Miscellaneous.
                                   NOTE: This item is 588 lines long.

DB2 Professional Certification     In brief...  Overview. Description.
Program from IBM                   Benefits. Testing. Education.
                                   Publications. Enrollment and more
                                   information.

NetComber Internet Suite (Beta)    For casual and novice users. How to
for OS/2 Warp                      obtain. Feedback.

IBM Internet Connection Servers    For AIX, OS/2, and Windows. Creating
and Client Available in 5lang      a presence on Internet. The IBM
National-Language Versions         Internet Connection family.
                                   Network-centric computing. More
                                   information.

IBM Announces OS/2 Warp Preload    R-Style Computers. Stins Coman.
Agreements in Eastern Europe       Formoza. Vobis Microcomputer. OS/2
                                   awards and statistics. IBM press
                                   releases.

IBM Software Allows Phone          DirectTalkMail. Scenarios. Try it!
Messages to be Retrieved via       Network-centric computing. New
World Wide Web                     release of DirectTalk. More
                                   information.

Lotus Adopts New Pricing Model     New estimated retail prices. Notes
for Its Notes Business             Mail: Advanced messaging, web access,
                                   and groupware. Notes clients. Notes
                                   servers. Major enhancements in Notes
                                   release 4.

Lotus Outlines Plans to Deliver    Native WWW protocol support.
Powerful Integration of Notes and  InterNotes web publisher to be
World Wide Web                     available free. Highlights. Web
                                   development and application hosting
                                   environment. Extensible business
                                   applications. Direct and automated
                                   Web access. Availability and
                                   pricing. About Lotus and Notes. More
                                   information.

Live from Lotusphere '96: Lotus    22 January 1996, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Notes Release 4                    EST. Broadcast venues. Sign up now!

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The IBM Solution Developer         Welcome from Jim Gant. Matrix of
Program                            offerings. Technical services.
                                   Business services. Marketing
                                   services. Developer Assistance
                                   Programs and environments. More
                                   information.
                                   NOTE: This item is 484 lines long.

How to Join the IBM Solution       Worldwide Services. Commercial
Developer Program for OS/2         Services. Premier Services. Solution
                                   Developer Program for OS/2 contacts
                                   worldwide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q and A about The Developer        What it is. Prices. Solution
Connection for OS/2                Developer Program discounts.
                                   Contents. CompuServe forum.
                                   Additional licenses. Future growth.
                                   License expirations. Availability
                                   outside USA. How to subscribe.
                                   CompuServe introductory membership.
                                   Access to OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe.
                                   DEVCON FORUM on TALKLink. Getting
                                   help. Obtaining The Developer's
                                   Toolkit for OS/2 Warp. Obtaining the
                                   OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2.
                                   OpenDoc. The Developer Connection
                                   Device Driver Kit for OS/2.
                                   Subscribing to the Device Driver Kit.
                                   Obtaining the SMART tool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professional Certification         General program. Test preparation.
Program from IBM: Questions and    New OS/2 and LAN Server tests. OS/2
Answers                            and LAN Server instructor
                                   certification. More information.
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Connections to IBM Announcement    Internet. IBM Fax Information
Letters                            Service. IBMLink. More information.

800 Phone Numbers

Trademarks, Registered
Trademarks, Service Marks
