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Issue 6                                                15 September 1993
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                              | Contents |
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The table of contents contains search codes for going directly to items
that interest you.
 
                                                            Search Codes
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o  IBM DAPTOOLS Now Available on CompuServe                     cstools
     Description of DAPTOOLS. Restrictions on distribution.
     Latest list of DAPTOOLS.
 
o  The Developer Connection for OS/2                            condev
     Annual subscription program for pre-release code on CD-ROM.
     Complete list of contents of Volume 1 of the CD.
     Promotional prices. Discount prices for U.S. Developer
     Assistance Program Commercial and Premier Services members.
     Enrollment form.
 
o  AskPSP Expert Systems CD-ROM for Developers                  pspexsys
     Case-based expert system for asking questions of IBM PSP.
     Limited number of CD-ROMs still available.
 
o  Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 Promotion                   tk21pro
     For licensees of IBM C Set ++ for OS/2.
 
o  Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak Now Available    tk20sp
     Requires OS/2 2.0 ServicePak as prerequisite. Ordering
     procedure.
 
o  IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program, Second Release   lanbeta2
     Description of beta program. Enrollment form.
 
o  Enhanced DCE Client for Windows Beta Program                 dcebeta
     Description of program and options. Ordering procedure.
 
o  System Performance Monitor/2 Version 2.0                     spm2v2
     Capabilities. Prerequisites. Ordering procedure. Prices.
 
o  CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 Available                              20cics
     Description. Enhancements.
 
o  DCE for Software Developers Workshop                         dcewkshp
     Description. Topics. Prerequisites. Schedules. Prices.
 
o  IBM LAN NetView Software Developer Workshop                  nvwkshp
     Description. Topics. Prerequisites. Schedules. Prices.
 
o  OS/2 LAN Server Education - Touring the USA!                 servtour
     Description. Topics. Schedules. Locations. Prices.
 
o  Industry Leaders Agree on Common Interface Specification     cisunix
   for UNIX-Based Operating Systems
     Specification for a common set of APIs for UNIX-based
     operating systems.
 
o  PSP Technical Interchange News                               intnews
     Audio tapes and proceedings of Orlando interchange. Date
     and location of next interchange.
 
o  IBM to Sponsor LOTUSPHERE '93                                lotus93
     Lotus Development Corporation's conference, 5 through 9
     December, Orlando FL
 
o  Cannavino Outlines Key Technologies at CAMP                  keycamp
     Summary of keynote address.
 
o  Getting Connected to E-Mail Systems                          emailcon
     A primer about several popular public e-mail systems --
     features, prices, enrollment, OS/2 participation
 
o  OS/2 Club on PRODIGY Now Available                           prodclub
     Contents. Access. Enrollment.
 
o  IBM PSP Software Developer Marketing Programs                mktprog
     Program descriptions. Audiences/coverages. Costs.
     Schedules. Contacts.
 
o  IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy                          devtroph
     For developers currently shipping OS/2 2.1-exploitive
     applications.
 
o  OS/2 Developer Magazine 1994 Calendar                        devcal
     Editorial theme calendar. Contact list.
 
o  OS/2-Related Periodicals Published Outside IBM               pubout
     Latest news about some publications. List of outside
     periodicals.
 
o  Latest Information About OS/2 2.1 Books                      booklist
     Title. Date. Publisher.
 
o  800 Phone Numbers                                            800nos
 
o  Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks             tmarks
 
 
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                           | Abbreviations |
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   CDN = Canadian
   GMT = Greenwich Mean Time
   GST = Goods and Services Tax (in Canada)
   USD = United States Dollars
 
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                            | Back Issues |
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   This is Issue 6, distributed 15 September 1993, in file DSN93F.ZIP.
   Issue 5, distributed 16 August 1993, is in file DSN93E.ZIP.
   Issue 4, distributed 23 July 1993, is in file DSN93D.ZIP.
   Issue 3, distributed 15 July 1993, is in file DSN93C.ZIP.
   Issue 2, distributed 15 June 1993, is in file DSN93B.ZIP.
   Issue 1, distributed 17 May 1993, is in file DSN93A.ZIP.
 
   The unzipped files posted on IBM internal repositories are:
     Issue 6, DSNEWS 93F
     Issue 5, DSNEWS 93E
     Issue 4, DSNEWS 93D
     Issue 3, DSNEWS 93C
     Issue 2, DSNEWS 93B
     Issue 1, DSNEWS 93A
 
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           | IBM DAPTOOLS Now Available on CompuServe |          cstools
           +------------------------------------------+
 
DAPTOOLS is a library of useful programs for software developers.
DAPTOOLS consists of tools, utilities, and source code examples. Access
to DAPTOOLS is restricted, and is offered to members of IBM's Worldwide
Developer Assistance Program as a major benefit of joining the program.
 
The tools library was originally conceived as an extension of the OS/2
Toolkit, and was formerly called ESDTOOLS. In December 1992, the library
was renamed DAPTOOLS and brought under the auspices of the Developer
Assistance Program.
 
Until now, the DAPTOOLS library has been accessible only by IBMLink
users who are also Commercial and Premier Services members of IBM's U.S.
Developer Assistance Program. Now, all members of IBM's Worldwide
Developer Assistance Program can access DAPTOOLS via CompuServe.
 
Most of the existing DAPTOOLS programs have been copied to *DAP, the
private DAP section on CompuServe (library 14 in OS2DF2). In addition,
IBM is revitalizing DAPTOOLS by refreshing the existing tools, deleting
obsolete tools, and adding new ones.
 
Some programs on IBMLink were not copied to CompuServe because they have
been released as IBM Employee-Written Software and are available
elsewhere in CompuServe.
 
IMPORTANT!:
 
  Programs in the DAPTOOLS library are licensed, and their
  distribution is therefore restricted. Before downloading any of the
  DAPTOOLS programs, you should read and consent to the DAPTOOLS
  library license. The library license is found in the *DAP library on
  CompuServe as file TOOLIC.TXT. It is also packaged with every
  program in DAPTOOLS as file LIBRARY.LIC. Also, the library license
  is being sent to each new user who registers in IBM's Worldwide
  Developer Assistance Program.
 
  In addition to the DAPTOOLS library license, each DAPTOOLS program
  has its own individual license.
 
  Users must treat DAPTOOLS programs as though they are licensed
  program products. In particular, USERS MUST NOT UPLOAD DAPTOOLS
  PROGRAMS ONTO PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE BULLETIN-BOARD AND E-MAIL SYSTEMS.
 
On CompuServe, the files in DAPTOOLS are in PKZIP format. Each zipped
file contains program code, the DAPTOOLS library license, the program
license, and the banner that is displayed when the file is unzipped.
 
If you have questions or comments about DAPTOOLS, call 1-407-982-6408,
option 6, or send a note via CompuServe to 71075,2553.
 
The contents of DAPTOOLS on CompuServe, as of 10 September 1993, are
given below. The last line of each entry gives the version number of the
tool, the date of that version's first appearance in DAPTOOLS, and the
author's name.
 
*ASDT32  32-bit Application/System Debug Tool (full-screen debugger) for
         OS/2 2.1
1.1      16 August 1993      Dave Evans
 
*BALOON  Balloon creates an "inflatable" file in the root of any drive
         to test scenarios where the disk space left is critical. This
         version was written for PM and has help included. Create a
         dummy file of any size for testing. For OS/2 2.x.
1.2      26 February 1992    Federico Atristain
 
BGRID2   Displays a grid on your PM desktop background, and displays
         current mouse position. Used to get estimates for window size
         and position values. For PM application developers. OS/2 SE
         1.1+.
1.00     14 March 1991       Gunnar Seaburg
 
BUTNIT   ButtonIt allows you to attach a window full of "soft"
         mouse-button functions (PFkeys, Esc, PgUp/Dn, cursor buttons)
         to other windows, such as the OS/2 Communications Manager
         emulation window. Configurable via profiles. OS/2 PM 1.2+.
0.35     5 November 1990     David Slauson
 
CHK4DL   CHK4DLLS verifies that the DLLs needed to run an EXE or load
         a DLL are present. It can be used to identify the offending
         DLL when OS/2 gives the message 'The system cannot find the
         file xxx'. OS/2 1.1+.
1.2      19 March 1990       Bill Tracey
 
CHKPTR   A MASM subroutine to check the validity of an address passed by
         another process. A sample program in C is included to
         demonstrate the use of the subroutine. Protect mode only.
1.02     15 February 1990    Jim Fowler
 
CLIENV   Manages dialog controls in a client window without a dialog
         box.
1.1      9 May 1991          James Scott, Jr.
 
CLPSAV   Copy text contents of PM Clipboard to a file.
1.0      7 July 1990
 
CLPVEW   View the PM Clipboard contents.
1.4      26 June 1990        Joe Latone
 
CNTRST   Compares two files and draws a PM diagram showing how blocks of
         text in the two files match, highlighting changes and moves.
         Beside the diagram is the text of either file or a composite of
         the two, coloued to match the diagram. OS/2 1.2 version with
         help file.
1.1      17 February 1991    Barney Scott
 
CPUMON   A monitor which runs in a VIO window showing the percentage of
         CPU availability.
1.6A     7 December 1990     Brian Goodyer
 
CTLPLS   Control+ is a collection of controls in a .DLL that may be
         created from any C application. Includes source for a test
         program which allows you to create one of each control.
1.40     17 April 1990       Larry Salomon
 
DDESAM   Example client and server using Dynamic Data Exchange.
         Illustrates some of the basics. DDE is a very important part of
         OS/2 because it gives the user the ability to create work flows
         between applications never really designed to work together.
         OS/2 1.2, 1.3.
1.1      06 February 1991    Michael MacFaden
 
D-LITE   OS/2 device driver to display disk activity on a PS/2 Model 95
         display panel.
1.1      11 July 1991        Lou Voerman
 
*FASTC   Control your software by using FASTC to make master files
         describing your disk/directory contents, and later using FASTC
         to find any changes/additions/deletions to your software by
         comparing the master file with the current disk/directory -
         fast! Package includes both DOS and OS/2 versions.
5.20     1 May 1992          Paul Miller
 
FINDSG   This program searches the specified segments from executable
         files. The search keyword is the length of a segment. It is
         useful to search the module in which TRAP-D occurs.
1.3      29 January 1991     Takaaki Nonaka
 
HLPDMO   This is a demonstration of the IPFC tags, how they are used and
         appear. There are many examples of the IPFC tag syntax and
         markup.
1.0      24 October 1990     Karla Stagray
 
HEXZAP   An easy-to-use hex editor/browser for OS/2 or DOS with string
         search and individual change back-out features. Useful for all
         PC binary files, especially if your file has fixed-length
         records.
1.01     07 February 1991    Ken Chia
 
ICONEA   ICONEA is a REXX Command file which attaches an icon, a bitmap
         or a metafile to a file or set of files in Extended Attributes.
1.16     15 July 1992        Kerri Mooney
 
KILLPID  PID=process identifier. An option allows the user to kill only
         a given process or all its descendants.
1.1      6 February 1991     Patrick Benard
 
LANCER   Guidelines for the IBM LAN Application Certification program
1.0      1 October 1991      Art Borrego
 
MAGNIF   Magnifies the portion of the desktop under the mouse. Zooming
         in and out is provided. Help is provided for the OS/2 1.2 Help
         Manager. Source code is included.
1.1      22 January 1991     Larry Salomon
 
MDITEM   A template for providing a Multi-Document Interface for an OS/2
         Presentation Manager program. Includes commented source.
1.1      25 January 1991     Peter Magid
 
*MRFILE  Allows Configuration of pull-down menus and direct entry of
         OS/2 or DOS commands. Easily starts other programs in other
         OS/2 or DOS sessions. Includes Drag-Drop, Configurable Fonts,
         and Clipboard functions. Supports the OS/2 2.0 Workplace Shell
         Drag/Drop and program start functions. OS/2 1.2+ & 2.0
         (32-bit).
4.5      1 August 1993       Mike Kaczmarski
 
PMBRWS   PMBROWSE is a PM File Browser with search, multiple color, and
         multiple fonts capabilities. OS/2 1.2, 1.3, 2.0.
2.35     23 April 1991       Tom Rogers
 
PM-MON   Allows programmers to post messages to a separate window
         without the use of message boxes. This allows processes to
         continue without halting for user interaction.
3.1      6 November 1990     Peter Lee
 
PMMORE   A "more" filter for Presentation Manager.
1.0      17 February 1991    Ralph Yozzo
 
PMQUEU   A sample program demonstrating the functions of a spool queue
         processor. Source code is included.
1.0      30 April 1991       Sam Detweiler
 
PMSEEK   Allows searching of one or more disks or subdirectories for
         files, or for text within files. Any matches found are listed,
         and can be selected for browsing, editing, or execution. A
         fairly flexible PM-based whereis/find utility.
5.72     23 April 1991       David Slauson
 
PM-SPY   Monitor messages passing through PM (with filters).
3.0      22 January 1991     Juerg von Kaenel, Steve Diering
 
PROGRS   Generic CUA progress indicator callable by .DLL
1.31     21 May 1991         Dave Thomas
 
PROCPM   Graphically displays status of all processes running in OS/2.
         Both 16- and 32-bit programs included. OS/2 1.3 and 2.x.
1.61     26 June 1990        Doug Hill
 
QSYSTM   Query system hardware, including Micro Channel
1.09b    1 January 1993      Jeff Muir
 
*SLOCC2  A tool for counting source lines of code in many different
         languages. Languages currently supported are C, FORTRAN,
         Pascal, Ada, REXX, command files, C++, PL/I, Jovial, CMS2,
         Modula-2, etc. It is easy to add more languages to the tool.
         OS/2 2.x.
4.2      1 August 1993       Jeff Hamilton
 
SNPDMP   The SnapDump and the SnapDump Formatter are tools for software
         defect support on OS/2 product. They provide the ability to
         easily capture a wide variety of data and data types into a
         single file and display this data in a formatted, user-friendly
         fashion.
1.2      29 May 1992         Barbara Anderson
 
SPRBKS   Command retrieval, aliasing, key redefinition Replacement for
         OS/2 Base Keyboard Subsystem for personalizing function keys
         and aliases for frequently used phrases.
1.2b     20 March 1991       Jack Gersbach
 
TIMEXE   Allows for timed execution of programs.
1.01     23 April 1991       Ralph Yozzo
 
TXT2PS   OS/2 device monitor allows text or Postscript to print.
2.09     30 December 1992    Mason L. Williams
 
VMFTFR   A simple-to-use PM <-> VM file-transfer program using the
         EHLLAPI interface. It greatly simplifies the send/receive
         process with a 'point and shoot' interface. Good for multiple
         file transfers.
1.4      17 February 1991    Walter Borghi
 
WINORG   WinOrg is a DLL that allows an application to create windows
         with iconic buttons which can perform some window organizing
         functions (tile, cascade...) and even user-defined functions.
1.2      23 April 1992       Thomas Boudalier
 
X-LATE   Assist in converting dialogs to other national languages.
4.00     25 March 1991       Charles Buck
 
386STP   Displays 386/486-base stepping level for PS/2s that save
         information in CMOS during POST.
2.0      23 January 1992     Dennis Colvin
 
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                 +-----------------------------------+
                 | The Developer Connection for OS/2 |            condev
                 +-----------------------------------+
 
Get on the inside track for OS/2! Move light-years ahead of your
development competition!
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2, an annual subscription program, is a
convenient, timely, comprehensive source of information, tools, and
pre-release code from IBM that enables developers of software on the
32-bit OS/2 platform to fully exploit operating system functionality and
to develop state-of-the-art applications.
 
Designed from the ground up with the goal of providing everything you
need for your OS/2 development efforts, The Developer Connection for
OS/2 delivers the most current software technology, information, and
tools in a powerful, easily accessed format.
 
The cornerstone of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is The Developer
Connection CD, delivered four times a year to subscribers. Since the CD
contains pre-release and release-level code, it is considered beta, and
is licensed for 120 days or until the next release of The Developer
Connection for OS/2, whichever comes first.
 
Subscribers also receive The Developer Connection News, a newsletter
that accompanies the CD and delivers the most up-to-date information
about IBM personal operating systems direction, operating system
extensions, and development products. The Developer Connection News
also provides useful programming tips and other technical information.
 
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 available. Use the powerful Developer
Connection Browser to locate any piece of information. And, because the
intuitive graphical user interface is 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.
 
Contents
--------
 
The Developer Connection CD provides release-level versions of the
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (which includes the Multimedia
Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1) and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's
Toolkit 1.0. It also includes pre-release code that allows the developer
to create user environments to test and develop software. Pre-release
versions of development and productivity tools are also provided. A
limited license to developers for the following products is included on
the initial 1993 CD:
 
o  Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 Version 1.1
o  Multimedia UltiMotion (Video IN)
o  Motion Video AVI Files
o  Communications Manager for OS/2 (single-user)
o  Networking Services/DOS (NSDOS)
o  PL/I Workstation/2
o  TCP/IP for OS/2
o  HyperWrite
o  PM Automated Test Environment (PMATE)
o  Workstation Interactive Test Tool (WITT)
 
Pre-release code contents of The Developer Connection CD may change
periodically. The pre-release code may be modified substantially before
general availability. IBM does not guarantee that any of the programs
contained in the pre-release section will become generally available.
 
The CD also includes more than 50,000 pages of the latest softcopy
documentation on OS/2 from IBM. Documentation for the various
pre-release products on the CD is also provided. The following are
included on the initial CD:
 
o  OS/2 Technical Library
o  Communications Manager Technical Library
o  REXX information
o  TCP/IP information
o  Using Workplace OS/2
o  Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit information
 
A limited license to developers for the release versions of the
following is included on the initial 1993 CD:
 
o  OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain the
   most current pre-release version of OS/2)
o  The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (includes the Multimedia
   Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1)
o  Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0.
 
Both the softcopy documentation and the release-level products will be
updated as needed.
 
The Developer Connection CD features a powerful browser for easy
navigation through the large amounts of information and code on the CD.
 
The Developer Connection News offers information about IBM personal
operating systems, new products, and technical articles direct from OS/2
development. For instance, Workplace Operating Systems are examined in
the initial 1993 issue.
 
Back issues of The Developer Connection News will also be available in
displayable softcopy format in future releases of The Developer
Connection CD.
 
Volume 1 of the Developer Connection CD includes limited licenses to the
following products:
 
Bitmaps
 
o  BITMAP32: A 32-bit bitmap viewer (I)
o  Bitmap Samples: Samples of Developer Connection bitmaps (I)
 
Communication Tools
 
o  APPC Games: A collection of three games - CYCLES, REVERSI, MANDPM (I)
o  APPC Utilities: A collection of six APPC command-line utilities (I)
o  IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 Applications (single user):
     diskettes (P)
o  IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 (single user): diskettes (P)
o  IBM: Communications Manager for OS/2 (single user) (P)
o  DBMRPW: A database manager remote password administrator utility (I)
o  DIRSTAT: A PM application that displays LAN adapter information (I)
o  IBM: Networking Services/DOS: diskettes (P)
o  PMFTERM: An OS/2 asynchronous emulation and file transfer utility (I)
o  IBM TCP/IP: diskettes (P)
 
Development Tools
 
o  IBM: 32BIT -- 32-Bit OS/2 Toolkit Utilities (P)
o  ALPHA: A code browser and analysis program (I)
o  ASDT32: An application/system 32-bit debug utility (I)
o  IBM: CICS OS/2 v2.0: diskettes (P)
o  IBM: SAA CUA Controls Library/2 (P)
o  CTFORMAT: A code and text formatter (I)
o  Data Access: DataFlex v3.0 (demo)
o  IBM: Kernel Debugger: diskettes (R)
o  IBM: Kernel Debugger (R)
o  IBM: DLGEDIT - Dialog Editor enhanced for Pen for OS/2 Support (P)
o  EDITINI: An OS/2 text editor for .INI and profile files (I)
o  IBM: Graphics Interface Kit/2 (demo): diskettes
o  HEXDUMP: A hexadecimal display and conversion utility (I)
o  IBROW: An image browser utility (I)
o  IPFCREP: A preprocessor for the IPF compiler (I)
o  Transcendetal Automation: LR by Transcendental Automation v1.0
     (demo): diskettes
o  IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (R)
o  IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (R)
o  IBM: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
o  IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit: diskettes (R)
o  IBM: Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit (R)
o  IBM: PL/I Workstation/2: Diskettes (P)
o  RXAPPC: REXX Communication APIs (I)
o  RXMATHFC: A REXX DLL with C-language math functions (I)
o  RXNETB: REXX APIs for the OS/2 NetBIOS (I)
o  Softbridge: Softbridge Basic Language (Demo): diskette
o  HockWare: VisPro/REXX v1.0 (demo): diskettes
o  Visual REXX: A library of REXX functions that provide a PM interface
     (I)
o  WPSHELL: A collection of Workplace Shell samples (P)
 
Editors
 
o  IBM: EPM - Enhanced Editor (P)
o  IBM: HyperWrite (P)
o  MicroEdge: SlickEdit v2.3 (demo)
o  TINYED: A tiny OS/2 and DOS Editor (I)
 
IBM OS/2
 
o  IBM: OS/2 2.1: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (demo)
o  IBM: OS/2 2.1: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (demo)
o  IBM: OS/2 2.1 CD-ROM: 3.5-Inch Installation Diskettes (demo)
o  IBM: OS/2 2.1 CD-ROM: 5.25-Inch Installation Diskettes (demo)
 
Multimedia Tools
 
o  CD Explorer: A compact-disk audio explorer (I)
o  IBM: MMPM/2 v1.0 Toolkit and Base (R)
o  IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base (R)
o  IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Toolkit (R)
o  IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base: 3.5-Inch Diskettes (R)
o  IBM: MMPM/2 v1.1 Base: 5.25-Inch Diskettes (R)
o  BOCASoft: BOCASoft System Sounds v1.0 (demo)
o  IBM: Multimedia Ultimotion (Video IN) (P)
o  BOCASoft: BOCASoft WipeOut v1.0 (demo): diskette
 
Productivity Tools
 
o  BOOTOS2: An OS/2 bootable diskette creation utility (I)
o  DINFO: A swapper file monitor (I)
o  FORBROWS: A forum browser (I)
o  GPSCLOCK: A digital clock for your desktop (I)
o  GSEE: A file search utility and batch file builder (I)
o  MAGNIFY: An OS/2 desktop magnifier (I)
o  OS20MEMU: An OS/2 memory utilization utility (I)
o  PMDRAW: An OS/2 graphics editor (I)
o  PMGlobe: A display of planet Earth as a globe (I)
o  PMTIMER: An OS/2 Program Timer (I)
o  PMTREE: A graphical display of PM windows (I)
o  QCONFIG: A system configuration display utility (I)
o  UTIL2: AIX-like utilities for OS/2 (I)
o  VIEWALL: An OS/2 program that displays all OS/2 books on the
     bookshelf (I)
o  Arcadia Technologies: Workplace Companion v1.53 (demo): diskettes
 
Test Tools
 
o  Softbridge: Automated Test Facility Workstation and ATF Networked
     (demo): diskettes
o  IBM: PMATE - Automated Test Environment (P)
o  IBM: WITT - Workstation Interactive Test Tool (demo): diskettes
 
Books
 
o  Van Nostrand Reinhold, The OS/2 2.1 Corporate Programmer's Handbook,
     by Nora Sholin, Martin Sullivan, Robin Scragg (*)
o  Van Nostrand Reinhold, Using Workplace OS/2, by Lori Brown, Jeff
     Howard (*)
o  Wiley Professional Computing, Designing OS/2 Applications, by David
     Reich (*)
o  Van Nostrand Reinhold, Writing OS/2 2.1 Device Drivers in C, by
     Steven J. Mastrianni (*)
o  OS/2 2.1 Technical Update
o  Red Book Volume 1: Control Program
o  Red Book Volume 2: DOS and Windows Environments
o  OS/2 Command Reference
o  Application Design Guide
o  CP Guide and Reference
o  PM Programming Reference
o  Tools Reference
o  Virtual Device Driver Reference
o  IPF Reference
o  REXX User's Guide
o  REXX Reference
o  Presentation Driver Reference
o  Debug Kernel Reference
o  PM Programming Guide Volume 1
o  PM Programming Guide Volume 2
o  PM Programming Guide Volume 3
o  SOM Reference
o  Communications Manager/2: ACDI Programming Reference
o  Communications Manager/2: Application Programming Guide
o  Communications Manager/2: Command Reference
o  Communications Manager/2: Message Reference
o  Communications Manager/2: Overview
o  Communications Manager/2: Problem Determination Guide
 
Key: * = excerpts
     I = IBM-developed software
     P = Pre-release software
     R = Release-level products
     demo = demonstration products
 
Machine Requirements
--------------------
 
o  System must support OS/2 2.x.
o  CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2 2.x.
o  Memory: Minimum 6 MB, recommended 10 MB. Actual memory required
   varies depending on which programs you run.
o  Disk space:
   - Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1, 24 MB of free disk space
   - Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in
       Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1), 15 MB of free disk space
   - Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0, 10 MB of free disk space
   Actual disk space required varies depending on the requirements of
   the programs you install.
 
Programming Requirements
------------------------
 
Installation and execution of programs contains on The Developer
Connection CD requires OS/2 2.0 or higher. Additional or special
requirements may be dictated by the specific program being installed or
executed.
 
The initial 1993 CD contains a limited license to developers for the
following products (additional or special requirements specified):
 
o  OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain the
   most current pre-release version of OS/2)
o  Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
   - OS/2 2.0 or OS/2 2.1
   - 32-bit C compiler (recommended) or 32-bit assembler is required
o  Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in
   Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1)
   - OS/2 2.1
   - 32-bit C compiler is required
o  Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0
   - OS/2 2.1
   - 32-bit C compiler is required
 
Additional Licenses
-------------------
 
An Additional License authorizes the customer who has a program package
to make a single copy of the CD and printed documentation. The order
will be billed on a single invoice. The authorization is given by
sending the customer an Additional License certificate.
 
Prices
------
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2                      199 USD per year
                                                       plus shipping
                                                       and local tax
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2 Additional Licenses  75 USD each
                                                       plus local tax
 
Promotional Prices
------------------
 
For a limited time, customers can acquire The Developer Connection for
OS/2 at the introductory price of 149 USD (plus shipping and local
tax) for an annual subscription and 49 USD (plus local tax) for each
additional license.
 
To qualify for the promotion, orders must be placed no later than 30
November 1993 by calling IBM at 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) or
sending a fax to 1-800-494-3045 within the USA.
 
Under this promotion, customers can order an annual subscription to The
Developer Connection for OS/2 -- four CDs and four newsletters,
delivered over the course of a year -- plus gain access to The Developer
Connection forum on CompuServe until their subscription expires.
 
Customers may also order The Developer Connection for OS/2 Additional
Licenses, each of which allows for making one additional copy of the
four CDs and four newsletters, and one additional license to use the
code delivered on the CDs.
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
             The Developer Connection for OS/2 Order Form
 
Note: Prices in this order form are the promotional prices that are
valid until 30 November 1993.
 
Send: This completed Order Form and 149 USD for a single annual
subscription and 49 USD for each additional license (plus applicable
shipping charges and sales tax) before 30 November 1993 (annual
subscription is regularly 199 USD and each additional license is
regularly 75 USD). Members of the U.S. Commercial and Premier
Services of the IBM Developer Assistance Program can get a discount
by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON to subscribe.
 
Send the form to: IBM Order Fulfillment, 010J
                  P. O. Box 9031
                  Boulder CO 80301-9191
or fax the completed form to 1-800-494-3045 within the USA.
 
Receive: Annual subscription consisting of four CDs and newsletters
(please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery). Also, access to the
interactive forum on CompuServe for one year (CompuServe membership is
required).
 
Expiration date: Your request for the special introductory offer must be
received by IBM no later than 30 November 1993.
 
Please print or type:
 
Bill to: Name __________________________________________________________
 
         Company _______________________________________________________
 
         Phone ______________________________
 
         Street ________________________________________________________
 
         City _________________________ State ________ Zip _____________
 
 
Method of Payment (check one):
 
___ Check  ___ Money  ___ VISA  ___ MasterCard  __ American  __ Discover
               Order                               Express
 
Card # ______________________________________ Expiration Date __________
 
Annual Subscription (Qty): ________  x 149 USD =       __________ USD
 
Additional Licenses (Qty): ________  x  49 USD =       __________ USD
 
                           Shipping and Handling            12.40 USD
 
                       Plus Applicable Local Tax       __________ USD
 
                                           TOTAL       __________ USD
 
I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and complete,
and the submission of this form is in accordance with the conditions
specified within.
 
Signature __________________________________________ Date ______________
          (required when ordering by credit card)
 
Instructions:
 
1. To ensure speedy delivery, please make sure the information provided
   is accurate and legible.
 
2. Please include local sales tax where applicable.
 
3. If you have any questions, call 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266).
 
Conditions:
 
1. The Developer Connection for OS/2 is for the customer's own use, and
   is not to be remarketed.
 
2. Lost or misdirected Order Forms are not the responsibility of IBM or
   IBM Fulfillment Headquarters.
 
3. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any
   time.
 
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             The Developer Connection for OS/2 Questionnaire
 
Please complete the following survey so we can get to know our
developers better. Thank you for your support.
 
1. Fax number _______________________ 2. CompuServe ID _________________
 
3. Internet address ____________________________________________________
 
4. Occupation __________________________________________________________
 
5. Size of your programming team (check one):
 
   ___ 1-5  ___ 6-10  ___ 11-15  ___ 16-20  ___ 21+
 
6. Number of employees in your company (check one):
 
   ___ 1-25  ___ 26-100  ___ 101-250  ___ 251-1000  ___ 1001+
 
7. What are your primary and        8. What is your primary development
   secondary target environments       platform (i.e., where do your
   (i.e., where do your programs       development tools run)? Check
   run)?  For primary, enter 1;        one.
   for secondary, enter 2.
 
   ___ DOS                             ___ DOS
   ___ Windows                         ___ Windows
   ___ OS/2 1.3                        ___ OS/2 1.3
   ___ OS/2 2.x                        ___ OS/2 2.x
   ___ AIX                             ___ AIX
   ___ Other UNIX                      ___ Other UNIX
   ___ Apple Mac                       ___ Apple Mac
   ___ NeXt                            ___ NeXt
   ___ Other: ____________________     ___ Other: ____________________
 
9. Which programming tools do you  10. Which programming language do you
   customarily use? Check all that     normally prefer? Check all that
   apply.                              apply.
 
   ___ IBM C Set/2                     ___ C
   ___ IBM C Set ++                    ___ C++
   ___ IBM PL/I Package/2 or           ___ Fortran
       IBM PL/I Workstation/2          ___ BASIC
   ___ IBM Developer's Toolkit for     ___ Pascal
       OS/2                            ___ COBOL
   ___ Borland C++ for OS/2            ___ PL/I
   ___ Micro Focus COBOL for OS/2      ___ REXX
   ___ MS Visual C++                   ___ Smalltalk
   ___ MS C/C++ Version 7              ___ ADA
   ___ MS Visual BASIC                 ___ Forth
   ___ WATCOM VX-REXX for OS/2         ___ APL or APL/2
   ___ HockWare VisPro/REXX for OS/2   ___ Modula/2
   ___ Digitalk Smalltalk/V
   ___ Other: ____________________     ___ Other: ____________________
       ___________________________         ___________________________
 
11.Publications you read on a regular basis (check all that apply):
 
   ___ Byte                            ___ ObjectMag
   ___ C Users Journal                 ___ OS/2 Developer
   ___ ComputerWorld                   ___ OS/2 Monthly
   ___ Datamation                      ___ OS/2 Professional
   ___ Dr. Dobb's Journal              ___ PC Magazine
   ___ Embedded Systems                ___ PC Techniques
   ___ InfoWorld                       ___ PC Week
   ___ Journal of Object-Oriented      ___ Software Developer
       Programming                     ___ Software Magazine
   ___ Journal of the ACM              ___ Windows Tech Journal
   ___ Microsoft Systems Journal       ___ Win/DOS Developer's Journal
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Discount Prices for U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services Members
--------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Commercial and Premier Services members of the IBM U.S. Developer
Assistance Program are eligible for 40 percent discounts on The
Developer Connection for OS/2 and on Additional Licenses. The discounts
are based on the regular prices (199 USD and 75 USD).
 
For members of U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services, the discount
price for The Developer Connection is 119 USD (plus shipping and local
tax), and for each Additional License 45 USD (plus local tax). Unlike
the promotional prices mentioned above, the discount prices for U.S. DAP
Commercial and Premier Services members have no expiration date.
 
To obtain the discount prices, U.S. DAP Commercial and Premier Services
members MUST call 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) within the USA. You
will be asked for your DAP member number. Do NOT use the Order Form
supplied above.
 
Ordering in Other Countries
---------------------------
 
Here are some phone and fax numbers to use for ordering The Developer
Connection for OS/2 in other countries.
 
                      Voice                Fax
                      -----                ---
 
  Canada              1-800-561-5293       1-416-946-5700
  France              45-3-252-7411        45-3-252-8203
  Germany             45-3-252-6711        45-3-252-8203
  Italy               45-3-252-7622        45-3-252-8203
  Netherlands         45-3-252-7088        45-3-252-8203
 
  Spain               45-3-252-6311        45-3-252-8203
  United Kingdom      45-3-252-6588        45-3-252-8203
  Asia/Pacific        61-2-354-7684        61-2-354-7766
  United States       1-800-633-8266       1-800-494-3045
 
========================================================================
 
            +---------------------------------------------+
            | AskPSP Expert Systems CD-ROM for Developers |     pspexsys
            +---------------------------------------------+
 
At the recent PSP Technical Interchange in Orlando, IBM Personal
Software Products demonstrated AskPSP, an expert systems application
that uses artificial intelligence to provide OS/2 and LAN Systems
developers with answers to their technical questions and problems.
 
AskPSP, which is now available free on CD-ROM as part of a limited pilot
program, is designed to provide developers with an on-line help desk
that is both comprehensive and easy to use.
 
Using AskPSP, developers can enter a natural-language description of the
problem. The system responds either with a set of possible answers,
culled from a library of case histories, or it asks the user more
questions to refine the search. The initial pilot of AskPSP
incorporates a library of 1,000 cases. If AskPSP cannot find an
appropriate answer in its case-history library, the developer can
automatically capture the question and search structure and send it to
IBM, so that it can be researched, answered, and added to the library
for future editions of AskPSP.
 
AskPSP can also be viewed as a productivity tool. When a problem arises,
the developer need only obtain a basic understanding of the problem, and
use AskPSP to see whether an answer has already been found. In many
cases, the developer will get an answer and will not have to devote days
or weeks to researching the question.
 
Because AskPSP is case-based, its search engine will help the user find
the one specific answer, or a small group of answers, to a question.
This differs from a keyword search, which may provide a large list of
items that must be reviewed before the answer is found.
 
AskPSP exemplifies the help desk of the future. It utilizes an
expert-system technology that runs in the OS/2 2.1 environment, and it
incorporates state-of-the-art OS/2 functions such as multimedia.
 
AskPSP utilizes the newly announced beta of CasePoint 1.3 for OS/2, from
Inference Corp., El Segundo CA. CasePoint provides high-speed, read-only
access to case libraries developed with Inference Corporation's CBR
Express, a tool for creating case-based retrieval systems. CBR Express
incorporates ART-Enterprise, Inference Corporation's development tool
for building intelligent systems.
 
IBM distributed AskPSP CD-ROMs at no charge to all developers who
attended the PSP Technical Interchange, and will give copies to
attendees of the upcoming OS/2 technical conferences in Europe.
 
A limited number of copies of AskPSP CD-ROMs are available free to OS/2
and LAN Systems developers as part of the AskPSP pilot program. To
request a copy of the AskPSP CD-ROM, call the PSP Developer Assistance
Program hotline, 1-407-982-6408.
 
========================================================================
 
             +--------------------------------------------+
             | Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 Promotion |      tk21pro
             +--------------------------------------------+
 
For a limited time, customers who have acquired C Set ++ for OS/2 can
acquire the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 at a special one-time
charge of only 49 USD.
 
Orders must be placed on or before 29 October 1993, and only by calling
1-800-3-IBM-OS2 (1-800-342-6672) within the USA for charge card sales or
1-800-IBM-CALL (1-800-426-2255) for purchase-order sales. The Date of
Installation, as defined in the IBM Customer Agreement, must occur on or
after 17 August 1993, but no later than 31 December 1993.
 
The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 contains bindings, tools, sample
programs, and documentation to assist the OS/2 software developer. The
Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 (MMPMTK/2) enables developers
to take advantage of MMPM/2 function.
 
Customers licensed for C Set ++ for OS/2 on 3.5-inch diskettes,
5.25-inch diskettes, and CD-ROM are eligible for the promotional price.
The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 is packaged either as 3.5-inch
diskette plus CD-ROM, or 5.25-inch diskette plus CD-ROM.
 
========================================================================
 
                                                                  tk20sp
 
     +-----------------------------------------------------------+
     | Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak Now Available |
     +-----------------------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 ServicePak - Level XR06110 is
now available for customers using the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2
2.0. This ServicePak is designed to be applied to the IBM Developer's
Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 that was released in March 1992. It includes fixes
to customer-reported problems since the March 1992 release.
 
IMPORTANT!:
 
  Before installing this Toolkit ServicePak - Level XR06110, you must
  have installed the OS/2 2.0 Base ServicePak - Level XR06100.  If you
  need to order the OS/2 2.0 Base ServicePak - Level XR06100, follow
  the ordering information below, and be sure to specify which
  ServicePak you need.
 
Ordering the ServicePak
-----------------------
 
You may download diskettes of the ServicePak electronically, or order
either the diskettes or a CD-ROM by mail. IBM authorizes you to make an
equal number of copies as the number of licensed copies of IBM
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 that you own, and to distribute copies
to any other properly licensed owners of IBM Developer's Toolkit for
OS/2 2.0 at no charge. With each copy of the IBM Developer's Toolkit for
OS/2 2.0 ServicePak you distribute, you must include the following
notice:
 
  "By using this code, I agree that I am current licensee of IBM
  Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0, and except for my ability to copy
  and distribute this ServicePak to authorized IBM Developer's Toolkit
  for OS/2 2.0 licensees, all other terms and conditions of the IBM
  Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0 Program License Agreement apply to
  the ServicePak."
 
A booklet of installation instructions is included with the ServicePak.
A README file, called README.SP, contains technical considerations.
 
Downloading Electronically
--------------------------
 
Electronic delivery of the ServicePak is available from the following
electronic bulletin-board systems if you have high-speed communications
to download the diskette images. Some of these systems may not be
available outside the USA. If these bulletin-board systems are not
available in your country, you can contact your Service Representative
or the place where you purchased IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0.
 
o  IBM OS2BBS - If you are a subscriber to the OS2BBS, you may download
   the ServicePak. The ServicePak is located in the Software Download
   Library. If you are not a subscriber to the OS2BBS, and wish to
   subscribe, call 1-800-547-1283 within the USA.
 
o  CompuServe - Members of the CompuServe Information Service may
   download the ServicePak from the IBMOS2 forum library, accessible by
   typing GO IBMSERV.
 
o  Internet - Customers having access to Internet services can download
   the ServicePak from the network. Customers should do an Anonymous FTP
   from software.watson.ibm.com. The ServicePak is located in the
   /pub/os2 directory.
 
o  IBM Personal Computer Company BBS - Customers may call the IBM PCC
   BBS to download the ServicePak. The ServicePak is located in
   Directory 4. You can access the PCC BBS by calling 1-919-517-0001
   via your communications modem.
 
o  TOOLCAT OS2CSD (inside IBM only) - IBM employees with access to the
   IBM network may download the ServicePak from the OS2CSD repository.
 
Ordering by Mail
----------------
 
If you reside in the USA and do not have access to any of the above
electronic bulletin-board systems, or if you need the ServicePak
delivered on diskettes, you may order the ServicePak by calling
1-800-494-3044 within the USA, and charging the shipping and handling
fees to your credit card. A two-day express mail service is used to
deliver the ServicePak.
 
The ServicePak consists of six 3.5-inch diskettes or seven 5.25-inch
diskettes. It will be shipped for a non-refundable fee of 16 USD plus
tax.
 
When ordering, please specify:
 
1. Whether you want the 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch diskettes. Be sure to
   order the size that is bootable on your computer system.
 
2. An actual business or home address, not a post-office box number.
   The two-day express mail service cannot deliver to post-office
   boxes.
 
3. A current credit card name, expiration date, and number to which
   the fee will be charged.
 
========================================================================
 
                                                                lanbeta2
 
     +------------------------------------------------------------+
     | IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program, Second Release |
     +------------------------------------------------------------+
 
The second release of the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Program has
been initiated. Orders for this beta can now be accepted and filled.
This beta release contains automated disk bandwidth detection
capability, support for larger numbers of client workstations, and
capability to use additional token-ring adapter types on the multimedia
server.
 
The IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta program function extends the
considerable current distributed multimedia capability of IBM LAN Server
3.0 Advanced, which allows the playback of multimedia files on the
server to clients across a LAN, provided there is no congestion in the
server and the network. The beta multimedia support sets up a controlled
environment in which multimedia applications can be given the required
resource to ensure uncompromised playout at the clients, even when there
would otherwise be congestion on the LAN. This quality-of-service
capability is what distinguishes this solution from most other products
in this area.
 
The multimedia support can be easily added to an existing LAN in a
non-disruptive manner, so that current data applications can continue
without modification. The support is specifically designed to take
advantage of the token-ring LAN priority architecture, so that the
necessary bandwidth can be reserved to allow the time-dependent
multimedia streams to arrive at the client despite other network
traffic. In addition, server resources are reserved for disk and file
access, and clients are enhanced to improve the flow of images and sound
to the end user. Note that other environments, such as Ethernet, can
also be used with the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta function, but
the number of clients may have to be restricted to get acceptable
delivery.
 
Users wishing to exploit multimedia may now evaluate the opportunities
through the use of IBM LAN Server 3.0 with the IBM Multimedia for LAN
Server beta function. Typical applications that can be explored are:
"news-on-demand", kiosks, new employee training, annotated mail and
spreadsheets, classroom computer-assisted education, and many more. The
support is essentially application-independent; that is, those based on
the more popular approaches such as Indeo, DVI/AVI, Ultimotion, and
SoundBlaster are specifically accommodated, while others can be
accommodated according to their known characteristics. Additionally,
stand-alone applications based on MMPM/2 or AVK can be run in the
distributed mode without modification.
 
This multimedia support is available for DOS, Windows, and OS/2 clients
connected across a LAN to an IBM LAN Server 3.0 advanced server.
 
The contents of this beta program include the code, documentation, and
license required to install Multimedia for LAN Server. Beta program
interfaces and documentation are available in U.S. English only.
 
More Information and Ordering Details
-------------------------------------
 
On CompuServe, obtain the documents MMLINF.TXT and MMLORD.TXT from the
MM For LAN Server library section of the PSPBETA forum, which is
accessible via GO PSPBETA .
 
On OS2BBS, obtain the LSMULREG package from the Documents and
Information section of the Software Download Library.
 
On IBM's VM network, type REQUEST MMLSINFO FROM BETASRUS AT AUSVM1 .
 
Additional Information
----------------------
 
IBM does not guarantee this beta program will ever be made generally
available. All beta code and documentation are under development, and
may be modified substantially should there be a generally available
product. In addition, the manner in which IBM packages these development
materials may differ substantially from any generally available
products. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offering at
any time. Your license for the beta code may be terminated by IBM upon
30 days' written notice.
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
        Multimedia for LAN Server Beta Enrollment Application
 
Version B, August 1993
 
The purpose of this application is to gather information about how
Multimedia for LAN Server will be used. After completing and returning
the completed form, you will be enrolled in the beta program.* Note that
IBM may use or distribute (within IBM) the responses to this form
without obligation.
 
To return this form: Within IBM, send it via VM to BETASRUS at AUSVM1.
Outside IBM, mail it to Dept. 459, IBM Corporation, 11400 Burnet Road,
Austin TX 78758-9351, or fax it to Dept. 459 at 1-512-838-4002.
 
Name ___________________________________________________________________
 
Title / Job Responsibility _____________________________________________
 
Company or Organization ________________________________________________
 
Address ________________________________________________________________
 
City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________
 
Type of Business _______________________________________________________
 
Fax ____________________________  Phone ________________________________
 
Best time to reach me is _______________________________________________
 
 
If you are inside IBM, specify your VM node and userid:
 
________________________________________
 
Where did you learn about this beta program?
 
___ Trade show   ___ CompuServe   ___ IBM representative
___ PSP Developer Support News    ___ Other: ___________________________
 
1. What features of the multimedia for LAN Server beta prompted you to
   request participation in this beta test?
 
________________________________________________________________________
 
________________________________________________________________________
 
 
2. For what purpose do you plan to use Multimedia for LAN Server beta
   code?
 
   ___ Assessing the development of applications
 
   ___ Assessing the code in your environment
 
3. Indicate below which multimedia application types you intend to run
   using the Multimedia for LAN Server beta:
 
   ___ ActionMedia II RTV       ___ Video for Windows
 
   ___ ActionMedia II PLV       ___ M-Audio (ACPA)
 
   ___ MMPM/2                   ___ Still Frame Plus Audio
 
   ___ Ultimotion               ___ SoundBlaster
 
   ___ Other: __________________________________________________________
 
4. How many different multimedia applications do you intend to run using
   the Multimedia for LAN Server beta? ______
 
5. What other applications will be running on your test LAN at the same
   time that Multimedia for LAN Server beta is active?
 
________________________________________________________________________
 
________________________________________________________________________
 
6. Number of OS/2 LAN Requester multimedia clients that are planned to
   be tested simultaneously: _____
 
7. Number of DOS multimedia clients that are planned to be tested
   simultaneously? _____
 
8. Which best describes your test environment?
 
   ___ LAN with mainframes attached
 
   ___ LAN without mainframes attached
 
IBM, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject
any beta applicant from participation in this beta program.
 
========================================================================
 
          +----------------------------------------------+
          | Enhanced DCE Client for Windows Beta Program |       dcebeta
          +----------------------------------------------+
 
IBM has initiated the Enhanced Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)
Client for Windows Beta Program. Orders for this program are being
accepted immediately, with availability planned for September 1993.
 
Function in this beta code enables IBM internals, customer software
developers, and independent software vendors to gain experience with the
DCE technologies in the Windows environment. The beta program promotes
application prototyping, development, and testing activities while
providing feedback to IBM. The beta code should NOT be used in
production environments.
 
Features and Functions
----------------------
 
DCE is a set of technologies provided through the Open Software
Foundation to enable development of distributed applications in a
multi-vendor environment.
 
The Enhanced DCE Client for Windows is the implementation of the Open
Software Foundation's DCE version 1.0.1, designed to execute on a
Windows 3.1-based personal computer. The intent of DCE for Windows beta
code is to interoperate with AIX-DCE servers and OS/2-DCE servers. To
date, testing of this interoperability has been limited.
 
This beta program contains the DCE Client for Windows (runtime)
component only.
 
System Requirements
-------------------
 
DCE Client for Windows requires the following hardware and software:
 
o  IBM or compatible personal computer with i386 or i486 processor
   operating at a minimum of 25 MHz
o  Hard disk with 5 MB of free space
o  Network adapter card supported by the TCP/IP used
o  4 MB of memory; 8 MB recommended
o  DOS 3.3 or later; DOS 5.0 recommended
o  Microsoft Windows 3.1
o  One of the following TCP/IP network transports:
   - A Windows Sockets Version 1.1-compliant TCP/IP
   - PC/TCP for DOS, version 2.05 or 2.11, from FTP Software, Inc.
   - LAN Workplace for DOS, version 4.1, from Novell, Inc.
   - TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture, version 2.0, from 3COM Corp.
 
Contents
--------
 
Program diskettes (or diskette images) and license necessary to install
a client on one machine, and publications (shipped hardcopy for orders
placed via the toll-free number, or softcopy files preformatted for
printing on IBM 3820 printers for VM delivery).
 
Ordering Instructions
---------------------
 
All requesters will be required to provide the applicable registration
information, and also to sign an Agreement Signature Form, to become
participants.
 
You may request either of two delivery methods: no-charge electronic
delivery over IBM's VM network, or delivery of diskettes and hardcopy
publications through a toll-free number. If using the toll-free number,
you will be charged the reproduction costs. The beta program license
allows client installation on only one machine. Beta program interfaces
and documentation are available in U.S. English only.
 
The following beta program order options are available:
 
o  Option A: DCE Client for Windows Beta with User Data Privacy
   (softcopy to USA/Canada only; hardcopy to USA only)
 
   This option contains data privacy support for optionally encrypting
   user data passed in a remote procedure call. The full DES algorithms
   and its distribution are controlled by the United States Export
   Regulation Office. Beta participants should not export this package
   outside the United States (or re-export it outside of Canada).
 
o  Option B: DCE Client for Windows Beta Without User Data Privacy
   (softcopy worldwide; hardcopy to USA only)
 
   This option does not contain data privacy support. The package
   contains limited DES algorithms.
 
To obtain the softcopy beta package, follow this two-step process:
 
1. Contact your IBM Marketing Representative and submit the following
   information to "Enhanced DCE Windows" via fax to 1-512-838-4002, or
   submit a PROFS note to DCEREQ at AUSVM1:
 
   o  Specify whether you are ordering option A or B.
   o  Furnish your company name, address, technical contact name and
      phone number, IBM marketing rep's name, and VM node and userid.
 
   Upon receipt of this information, the appropriate License Agreement
   will be sent to you or to your IBM Marketing Representative (for
   delivery to you).
 
2. Review the License Agreement, complete the Agreement Signature Form
   (included with the license), and return it via fax to complete the
   process.
 
   Upon approval by IBM, the appropriate option package will be sent to
   you or to your IBM Marketing Representative (for delivery to you).
 
Within the USA, to obtain beta program diskettes and hardcopy
publications, call 1-800-426-3040, and specify whether you are ordering
option A or B. You will be charged 35 USD plus a shipping charge.
 
Technical Support
-----------------
 
All beta participants receive no-charge technical support during this
beta program through forums on CompuServe and the OS/2 Bulletin Board
(OS2BBS), and on the IBMPC conferencing disk within IBM. IBM support
will be provided on a "reasonable efforts" basis.
 
To communicate via CompuServe, type GO OS2DF2 and use the DCE message
section to contact IBM.
 
To communicate with IBM's network, select the filename OS2DCE from the
OS2 Question and Answer bulletin boards on OS2BBS, or select the OS2DCE
CFORUM on the IBMPC disk, to contact IBM.
 
========================================================================
 
              +------------------------------------------+
              | System Performance Monitor/2 Version 2.0 |        spm2v2
              +------------------------------------------+
 
IBM's System Performance Monitor/2 (SPM/2) Version 2.0 helps developers
identify and solve performance problems quickly and accurately. SPM/2
collects, records, graphs, and reports performance data for the
following critical OS/2 2.x system resources:
 
o  CPU (to the process and thread level)
o  Disk
o  Random Access Memory (RAM) (paging information to the process and
   thread level)
o  File accesses (by process and thread)
o  HPFS / FAT cache
o  Printer ports
o  COM ports
 
LAN Server and Requester 3.0 resources are also collected.
 
SPM/2 2.0 lets you collect data from your local system, or from remote
workstations and servers connected via IBM LAN Server and Requester. You
can graphically display real-time CPU, disk, RAM, and working-set
utilization, or play back previously collected data from a log.
 
Reports enable analysis of collected information:
 
o  Summary, tabular, and "dump" reports available for OS/2 resources
o  "Dump" reports available for LAN Server/Requester resources
 
Dump reports contain the full detail of every metric value that was read
from the operating system, without any summarization.
 
The Presentation Manager-based Theseus2 memory analysis tool helps you
determine application memory requirements down to the process level, and
lets you view memory control blocks. Extensive on-line help is also
provided for understanding OS/2 2.x memory management.
 
You can use APIs to directly access performance data as it is collected,
or to define metrics specific to your application, and then have SPM/2
2.0 collect and report that data.
 
System Requirements
-------------------
 
o  OS/2 2.0 with ServicePak XR06055 or later
 
   or
 
o  OS/23 2.1 plus the following SPM/2 fixes:
   - Theseus2 fixes
     -- THESEUS2 PACKAGE on OS2CSD (inside IBM)
     -- THESEUS2 PACKAGE on OS2BBS
     -- On CompuServe, file THES2.ZIP in library 9 of OS2DF2 forum
   - Query fix: Currently, the query function traps when OS/2 2.1 is
     selected. The fix will be available sometime during 4Q93.
 
Ordering Procedure
------------------
 
Customers outside IBM should call 1-800-426-2255 or 1-800-342-6672.
 
Within IBM, employees should order through PCWARES, or use the form in
the SPM2A package on OS2PROD.
 
Prices
------
 
Full package, either 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch        495 USD
Additional license                                393 USD
Distributed FTR                                    75 USD
Upgrade from SPM/2 1.0                            323 USD
Additional license upgrade                        293 USD
Distributed FTR upgrade                            20 USD
 
For More Information
--------------------
 
Use the OS2SPM20 CFORUM on both the OS2BBS (outside IBM) and IBMPC
(inside IBM).
 
========================================================================
 
                  +---------------------------------+
                  | CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 Available |             20cics
                  +---------------------------------+
 
IBM announces that CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will be available on 24
September 1993. Two significant product functions are added:
 
o  CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is now enabled for installation by
   unattended configuration, installation, and distribution (CID).
o  By 31 December 1993, support for EBCDIC data will be available for
   CICS OS/2 Version 2.0, via a Corrective Service Diskette (CSD).
 
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is enabled for unattended CID. Unattended CID
allows CICS OS/2 to be automatically configured, installed, and
distributed across a large network from a central location. Installation
and configuration options are read from a pre-prepared response file, so
there is no need for an operator to be present at the remote machine.
The same process can also be used for applying service updates.
 
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will be enhanced by the addition of a new facility
to allow application data to be passed to and returned from CICS OS/2 in
EBCDIC format. This allows a COBOL application under CICS OS/2 to
process data in an identical manner to a similar application running
under, for example, CICS/ESA. This function will be provided by 31
December 1993, via Corrective Service Diskette, available on customer
request.
 
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 provides:
o  Enhanced support for client/server online transaction processing on
   stand-alone or host-connected local area network (LAN) configurations
   with servers running OS/2 2.0
o  Use of existing LANs and existing inventory of personal computers
   running DOS, OS/2, or Windows
o  Application of available CICS programming skills to the client/server
   environment, allowing new applications to be implemented without
   extensive training
o  User productivity enhanced by enabling customers to build client
   applications that exploit the advanced graphical user interface
   capabilities of OS/2 2.0 or Windows
o  Installation of CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 from diskettes, and use of a
   range of CICS-supplied transactions for administrative tasks
o  Exploitation of ASCII terminal emulators
o  Support for 32-bit applications.
 
Over 50 systems integrators and independent software vendors have now
joined the CICS OS/2 Version 2 vendor program, with the intention of
providing products or services that exploit or are compatible with the
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 platform. These products include Business
Applications and Application Development tools including Graphical User
Interface tools and services. IBM maintains an up-to-date list of these
independent software vendors and systems integrators. To obtain this
information, contact your IBM representative.
 
========================================================================
 
                 +--------------------------------------+
                 | DCE for Software Developers Workshop |       dcewkshp
                 +--------------------------------------+
 
            Sponsored by the IBM Developer Assistance Program
 
The Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) was developed by the Open
Software Foundation to provide the basic services required to produce
secure client/server application programs. In this five-day workshop,
students become familiar with the components of OSF DCE by following the
development of a basic distributed application using the full complement
of DCE tools and services. This workshop combines classroom lectures
with hands-on work. The student spends a significant portion of the week
writing basic DCE client/server programs in the OS/2 2.x 32-bit
environment.
 
Audience
--------
 
OS/2 application programmers who want to learn the Application
Programming Interface (API) of the OSF DCE, either to assist them in
creating DCE applications now, or in understanding the issues involved
with DCE for future designs.
 
Benefits
--------
 
The workshop provides a broad base of understanding of the development
of DCE applications in an OS/2 environment. The instruction includes the
basic design and distribution issues faced by client/server programmers
in a DCE environment using DCE Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs). The course
covers the various aspects of the DCE programming model, including
security, naming, time service, interface definitions, and so on. The
knowledge gained will enable the student to understand how to modify
existing applications to take advantage of the DCE client/server models.
 
Topics
------
 
o  Application development in a distributed environment
o  Developing an application using remote procedure calls
o  Design and distribution issues
o  Using IDL to define a basic interface
o  Developing a basic server and basic client
o  RPC programming topics
o  Using the DCE security service
o  Using the DCE threads service
o  Using the DCE distributed time service
o  Using the DCE directory service
 
Prerequisites
-------------
 
Experienced C-language programmers who have written or intend to write
distributed applications, or who have application programming
experience.
 
1993 Schedule
-------------
 
25 through 29 October  in Europe
15 through 19 November in Austin TX
13 through 17 December in Austin TX
 
The IBM Austin location is building 808, room 1M-1800, 11100 Metric
Blvd., Austin TX 78758.
 
Cost
----
 
Tuition                           1,800 USD
Private class prices:
  1 to 14 students               22,500 USD
  each additional student           500 USD
 
Registration
------------
 
Within the USA, call 1-800-426-8322 and ask for course P1064. Elsewhere,
call 1-602-629-2731 and ask for education enrollment.
 
For more information, contact:
  Jennifer Shipley                Roger Lewis
  Workshop Administrator          Program Manager
  1-512-823-1815 voice            1-512-823-1923 voice
  1-512-823-3047 fax              1-512-823-3047 fax
 
========================================================================
 
           +---------------------------------------------+
           | IBM LAN NetView Software Developer Workshop |       nvwkshp
           +---------------------------------------------+
 
          Sponsored by the IBM Developer Assistance Program
 
If you agree that management of distributed heterogeneous systems is the
challenge of the 1990s, and if you see an opportunity in the development
of a system management solution, then take a look at IBM LAN NetView as
a network management platform, and the LAN NetView Software Developer
Workshop as a method to jump-start the development of your management
application.
 
The IBM LAN NetView platform implements major portions of the Open
Software Foundation's Distributed Management Environment (DME) and of
IBM's SystemView. The LAN NetView framework also supports industry
standards such as the Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) and
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
 
In this five-day workshop, students become familiar with the components
of the framework by developing basic managing applications using:
 
o  an open Application Programming Interface (API) based on X/Open's
   Management Protocol (XMP), which uses the same technology as the OSF
   Consolidated Management Application Programming Interface (CM-API)
   and SystemView's Common Management Interface (CMI).
 
o  an object-oriented API based on IBM's System Object Model (SOM)
   technology.
 
The workshop combines classroom lectures with hands-on lab work.
Students spend a significant portion of the week writing basic
management applications in the OS/2 2.x 32-bit environment.
 
Audience
--------
 
OS/2 application programmers who want to learn the X/Open Management
Protocol (XMP) and OSI-Abstract-Data-Manipulation API (XOM), to assist
them in creating managing applications now, or in understanding the
framework for future designs.
 
Benefits
--------
 
This workshop provides a broad base for understanding the development
of managing applications in the LAN NetView environment. This includes
the integration of the managing application with the topology display of
the View graphical user interface through the use of its object-oriented
APIs based on the System Object Model.
 
Topics
------
 
o  Understanding the LAN NetView framework and family of products
o  Reading a managed-object catalog
o  Translating XOM specifications into appropriate code structures
o  Using XMP to communicate management requests/responses
o  Examining the naming tree and scoping
o  Creating / deleting event sieves and processing event reports
o  Using OIDL to define a managing application as a SOM class
o  Integrating managing applications with the graphical user interface
 
Prerequisites
-------------
 
Experienced C-language programmers who have written or intend to write
managing applications, or who have application programming experience.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and a basic
understanding of networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP) is also
helpful.
 
1993 Schedule
-------------
 
18 through 22 October, in Austin TX
 8 through 12 November, in Austin TX
 
The IBM Austin location is building 808, room 1M-1800, 11100 Metric
Blvd., Austin TX 78758.
 
Cost
----
 
Tuition                           1,800 USD
Private class prices:
  1 to 14 students               22,500 USD
  each additional student           500 USD
 
Registration
------------
 
Within the USA, call 1-800-426-8322 and ask for course G3855. Elsewhere,
call 1-602-629-2731 and ask for education enrollment.
 
For more information, contact:
  Jennifer Shipley                Roger Lewis
  Workshop Administrator          Program Manager
  1-512-823-1815 voice            1-512-823-1923 voice
  1-512-823-3047 fax              1-512-823-3047 fax
 
========================================================================
 
         +----------------------------------------------+
         | OS/2 LAN Server Education - Touring the USA! |       servtour
         +----------------------------------------------+
 
Our popular OS/2 LAN Server courses are on the move, with new titles,
new courses, and new places.
 
LAN Administration Workshops I and II are your foundation for
administrator skills and knowledge. After mastering the day-to-day
support duties back home, you'll begin thinking about your server's
performance. Are you getting the best that this server product has to
offer? Our new Performance Workshop is ready to help you answer this
question.
 
OS/2 LAN Server Administration Workshop I (course G4360)
-----------------------------------------
 
This three-day lecture/lab course introduces the LAN environment using
OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 and 3.0 and related products. It imparts the
fundamental information and skills necessary to administer servers and
requesters and to support end users. Basic LAN concepts, terminology,
and LAN Server administration are covered. Workstation planning and
administration are not covered here, but are covered in course G4370,
OS/2 LAN Server Workstation Planning and Installation Workshop.
 
Tuition: 900 USD
 
OS/2 LAN Server Administration Workshop II (course G4560)
------------------------------------------
 
This five-day lecture/lab course refines basic skills and provides
advanced knowledge and techniques for administering the OS/2 LAN Server
2.0 and 3.0 products, both Entry and Advanced. Students are provided
with the information necessary to fully plan and support OS/2 LAN Server
environments for OS/2 Requesters and DOS/LAN Requesters (DLRs). Students
also will be prepared to support other LAN administrators in their
enterprise who have the basic skills.
 
Tuition: 1,600 USD
 
OS/2 LAN Server Performance Workshop (course G4760)
------------------------------------
 
Learn how to tune for performance in the OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 / 3.0
environment. We discuss the various components that influence
performance, and how they should be configured. System Performance
Monitor/2 (SPM/2) will be used to detect performance problems and to
determine if changes are effective.
 
Tuition: 1,300 USD
 
Schedules
---------
 
  City                 G4360          G4560          G4760
  ----                 -----          -----          -----
 
  Arlington VA         6 October      11 October     11 October
                       3 November      8 November     1 November
                       1 December      6 December    13 December
 
  Boca Raton FL       26 October      29 November
 
  Boston MA                           27 September
 
  Chicago IL          25 October       6 December
 
  Cleveland OH        21 September    25 October      9 November
 
  Columbia SC         30 November      4 October
 
  Columbus OH         18 October      27 September
 
  Denver CO                           11 October
 
  Hartford CT                         11 October     16 November
 
  Houston TX                           6 December
 
  Los Angeles CA      17 November      6 December
 
  Minneapolis MN                      20 September
                                      13 December
 
  New Orleans LA       1 December      4 October
 
  Philadelphia PA     28 September
 
  Pittsburgh PA                        6 December
 
  Raleigh NC           4 October
 
  St. Louis MO        19 October
 
  San Jose CA         20 September     4 October
                                      29 November
 
  Seattle WA          29 September    25 October     14 December
                       8 December
 
  Southfield MI       18 October
 
Registration
------------
 
Customers should call 1-800-426-8322. IBM employees should use MSE.
 
If you are an individual with a disability, please advise us in advance
so that we can reasonably try to accommodate you.
 
For more information, contact Dan Coviello, 1-703-412-2074.
 
========================================================================
 
                                                                 cisunix
 
   +--------------------------------------------------------------+
   | Industry Leaders Agree on Common Interface Specification for |
   | UNIX-Based Operating Systems                                 |
   +--------------------------------------------------------------+
 
More than 75 of the world's leading UNIX system suppliers and software
developers today announced agreement on a comprehensive specification
defining a common set of application programming interfaces (APIs) for
UNIX-based operating systems. The common API specification enhances the
portability of UNIX system-based applications, while maintaining the
benefits of having multiple, competitive implementations of the
operating system.
 
This specification will provide significant new benefits for software
developers and end users. Developers will be able to write a single
version of each application and recompile to make it available across
all compliant UNIX system platforms. In addition, the specification
allows developers to continue to exploit the unique functions that will
be found in different vendors' implementations. End users will benefit
from increased application availability while taking advantage of
choice, innovation and performance optimization.
 
X/Open Company Ltd. has agreed to formalize industry consensus, to brand
compliant product implementations, and to manage the evolution of the
common UNIX system-based API specification. The specification
development and review process has received the support of UNIX system
suppliers representing 90 percent of the worldwide UNIX system market,
according to International Data Corp., a market research firm based in
Framingham, Mass. All organizations have agreed to participate in the
industry-wide review process.
 
"The release of this specification for a common set of UNIX system-based
APIs is a watershed event for vendors and users," said Geoff Morris,
president and chief executive officer of X/Open. "This initiative
increases the choice of solutions for companies that have adopted open
systems strategies incorporating UNIX system-based platforms. We expect
that the combination of this common specification with the X/Open brand
will accelerate the implementation of open systems to achieve increased
business advantage."
 
The APIs were selected based on formal industry standards (X/Open
Portability Guide (XPG)) and widely supported specifications (System V
Interface Definition (SVID) and Application Environment Specification
(AES)) and API usage data from leading UNIX system-based applications
from vendors, including Autodesk, Cadence Design Systems, Cadre
Technologies, Inc., Frame Technology Corp., Informix Software, Inc.,
Island Graphics Corp., Lotus Development Corp., Oracle Corp., and
WordPerfect Corp.
 
This process of selecting APIs based on their industry acceptance
differentiates this effort from previous standardization attempts, will
result in increased portability for many existing applications and will
simplify the porting process for other applications. No other operating
system adheres to this level of standardization while simultaneously
offering this range of portability, scalability and range of platforms.
 
An industry workgroup consisting of UNIX system vendors, the Open
Software Foundation (OSF) and UNIX International, Inc., (UI), adhering
to principles outlined by the common open software environment process
announced earlier this year, has created the initial draft specification
and will work with X/Open to review and complete this specification.
 
The following companies and organizations are indicating their support
for the specification development and will participate in the review
process: Acer, Amdahl Corp., Apple Computer, Inc., AT&T/NCR Corp.,
Autodesk, Banyan Systems, Inc., Bellcore, Bentley Systems, Inc., Bull
Worldwide Information Systems, Cadence Design Systems, Cadre
Technologies, Inc., Chorus Systems, Computer Associates International,
Inc., Convex Computer Corp., Cray Research, Inc., Data General Corp.,
DHL Worldwide Express, DigiBoard, Digital Equipment Corp., EDS
Unigraphics, Encore Computer Corp., Frame Technology Corp., Fuji Xerox,
88open Consortium, Ltd., Fujitsu, HaL Computer Systems, Hewlett-Packard
Company, Hitachi Ltd., IBM Corp., ICL, Informix Software, Inc.,
Integrated Computer Solutions, Island Graphics Corp., Lachman
Technology, Inc., Locus Computing Corp., Lotus Development Corp.,
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., McDonald's Corp., Mentor Graphics
Corp., MIPS ABI Group, Motorola Computer Group, Mitsubishi Electric
Corp., NEC Corp., Novell-UNIX System Laboratories (USL), Oki Electric
Industries Co. Ltd., Olivetti S.p.A, Open Software Foundation, Oracle
Corp., Pencom, PowerOpen Association, Inc., Precision Risc Organization,
Pyramid Technology Corp., the Santa Cruz Operation, Sequent Computer
Systems, Inc., Sequoia Systems, Inc., SHARP Corp., Siemens-Nixdorf,
Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc., Software AG of North America,
Sony Corp., SPARC International, Stratus Computer, Inc., Structural
Dynamics Research Corp., Sun Microsystems Computer Corp., SunPics,
SunSelect, SunSoft, Tadpole Technology, PLC, Tandem Computers Inc.,
THOMSON-CSF/CETIA, Toshiba Corp., Unisys, UNIX International, Inc.,
VERITAS Software, Wal*Mart Stores, Inc., Wang Laboratories, Inc., and
WordPerfect Corp.
 
This announcement reinforces the position of UNIX-based systems as the
premier 32-bit and 64-bit operating environment for open systems. The
common API specifications for UNIX-based operating systems will be
freely available to all organizations.
 
========================================================================
 
                    +--------------------------------+
                    | PSP Technical Interchange News |           intnews
                    +--------------------------------+
 
The PSP Technical Interchange team extends a sincere thank-you to all
who attended the very successful IBM PSP Technical Interchange from 29
August through 2 September at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in
Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida. We hope you and your company will
reap lasting benefits from the information you acquired and the contacts
you made.
 
Audio Tapes
-----------
 
Audio tapes of the Orlando conference are available from Convention
Recorders, P. O. Box 87042, San Diego CA 92138, phone 1-800-487-TAPE
(1-800-487-8273) within the USA, or 1-619-274-7100 from elsewhere. Each
tape costs 10 USD. Order seven tapes and get one free; order 13 tapes
and get 3 free; or order a full set for 499 USD and save over 50
percent.
 
Interchange Proceedings
-----------------------
 
Copies of the interchange proceedings are available. The proceedings
come in a two-volume set; the price is 65 USD, which includes shipping
and handling. To order, call 1-800-872-7109 within the USA, or
1-508-443-3330 from elsewhere.
 
Next Interchange
----------------
 
We are pleased to announce that the next IBM PSP Technical Interchange
will be held 25 through 29 April 1994 at the San Francisco Hilton. The
registration fee is 895 USD; however, a discounted fee of 795 USD
is available until 21 March 1994. To register, call 1-800-872-7109
within the USA, or 1-508-443-3330 from elsewhere.
 
This newsletter will carry all details as they become available.
 
========================================================================
 
                  +-------------------------------+
                  | IBM to Sponsor LOTUSPHERE '93 |              lotus93
                  +-------------------------------+
 
IBM is a premier sponsor of the upcoming LOTUSPHERE '93 -- a worldwide
educational and business conference -- from 5 through 9 December at the
Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida.
 
DEVELOPERS -- will benefit from over 60 intensive training sessions
designed to help you exploit the power of Lotus technology. The
following tracks will dig deeply into the bits and bytes of the most
up-to-date developer tools and the full collection of Lotus APIs:
 
o  Notes API
o  Notes Application Development
o  cc:Mail and Messaging
o  Lotus Developer Tools -- Spreadsheet Development
 
LOTUS BUSINESS PARTNERS -- will learn the most effective way to market,
sell and implement Lotus Notes and cc:Mail solutions. Three conference
tracks are available to help current and prospective Lotus Business
Partners expand your business and improve your ROI:
 
o  Sales, Marketing and Client Development
o  Business Development
o  Support and Implementation
 
LOTUS NOTES USERS -- will attend sessions hosted by the Worldwide
Association of Lotus Notes Users and Technologists (WALNUT) to explore
ways to use Notes to increase productivity, speed time to market,
improve customer service, and build competitive advantage. The
following three tracks will help users learn how to get the most of
their investment in Notes:
 
o  Managerial/Human Resources
o  Technical Foundations and Issues
o  Notes Application and Architecture Case Studies
 
LOTUSPHERE '93 also includes a Product Showcase where you'll learn about
products and applications from all over the world. Plus, you'll go home
with a FREE CD ROM loaded with Lotus products, source code examples, and
developer tools -- including a pre-release copy of the Notes NLM!
 
To register by phone, or for more information, call 1-800-OK-LOTUS
(1-800-655-6887) in North America and 508-443-1457 outside North
America. If you register before 15 September, you'll receive a 200 USD
discount off the full conference admission of 795 USD, for an early
registration fee of just 595 USD.
 
For additional information, please contact Ann Barnhart at
1-817-961-7654.
 
========================================================================
 
                                                                 keycamp
 
   +-------------------------------------------------------------+
   | Cannavino Outlines Key Technologies in CAMP Keynote Address |
   +-------------------------------------------------------------+
 
In his kenyote address at the fall conference of the Corporate
Association of Microcomputer Professionals (CAMP) on 9 September in
Chicago, IBM Senior Vice President and Group Executive Jim Cannavino
shared his view of the technology trends that will drive the growth of
the personal computer industry, and upon which IBM has based its systems
strategy. Those technology trends include powerful advances in
microprocessor speed and performance, the enormous productivity benefits
of object-oriented programming, and the explosion of communications
bandwidth.
 
Those trends, Cannavino pointed out, have enabled a new era in personal
computing, in which businesses are able to distribute computing function
more widely, at lower cost, and in ways previously impossible through
multimedia.
 
Cannavino went on to discuss how the continued advancement of those
technologies has caused a fundamental restructuring of the information
industry. At the same time, he said, the value that companies and
end-users place on the industry's offerings has shifted from the
technology itself to the innovative application of technology.
 
Following his brief opening remarks, Cannavino used the remainder of his
time to address audience questions.
 
========================================================================
 
                +-------------------------------------+
                | Getting Connected to E-Mail Systems |         emailcon
                +-------------------------------------+
 
The following information was prepared for IBM's "Getting Connected"
program, which encourages IBM PSP employees to join and participate in
public E-mail systems. This information should be of interest to
independent software vendors and other readers of this newsletter.
 
America On Line
---------------
 
To join, call 1-800-827-6364. The software is free, as is your first
month of service and 10 hours of online time. The monthly rate after
that is 9.95 USD, which includes 5 hours of online time. Each hour over
5 is billed at 3.50 USD per hour. Messages must be under 32 KB and have
no additional charge.
 
To get to the OS/2 area, simply click on the 'computing' icon. AOL
sponsors chats in the OS/2 Forum on Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time
(21:30 GMT-5), Thursdays at 9:00 p.m., and Tuesdays at 11:30 p.m.
 
AOL now boasts over 300,000 subscribers. They offer computing and
software, shopping and special-interest clubs, learning and reference,
news, stock quotes and portfolio management, plus an e-mail gateway to
Internet and fax service.
 
The Internet userid for AOL is online@aol.com.
 
CompuServe, Inc.
----------------
 
To join, call 1-800-848-8199. Many CompuServe access programs are
available, including one specifically for OS/2 called Golden CommPass
(price 79 USD from 1-800-346-6672).
 
Billing itself as the 'world's largest personal information and
communication service', CompuServe offers -- second only to the Internet
-- an unparalleled number of files and information.
 
CompuServe's basic service costs 8.95 USD per month. It includes
unlimited access time to news/sports/weather, reference library,
shopping, financial information, mail, some entertainment and games,
some travel and leisure, and all membership support services. CompuServe
also offers over 1700 services on a pay-as-you-go basis. These extended
and premium services include special-interest forums, multi-player
games, and advanced information resources that enhance the value of the
basic service. The OS/2 forums reside in extended services.
 
CompuServe also offers an alternate pricing plan. The base fee is 2.50
USD per month; however, all services are pay-as-you-go, including mail.
 
The fee structure is based on the baud rate of your modem and which plan
you have signed up for.
 
Basic Services Plan (8.95 USD per month basic fee)
 
300 bps                 6 USD per hour
1200 and 2400 bps       8 USD per hour
9600 bps               16 USD per hour
 
Alternate Pricing Plan (2.50 USD per month basic fee)
 
300 bps                 6.30 USD per hour
1200 and 2400 bps      12.80 USD per hour
9600 bps               22.80 USD per hour
 
CompuServe currently has a special offer for people who currently have a
userid on another BBS. Simply call the 800 number and supply them with
the service name and your userid; you will be sent the signup
information, get one month free basic service, a 25 USD usage credit,
and their software free of charge. For this special offer, call
1-800-554-4067.
 
CompuServe userids have a comma after the first 5 or 6 digits. However,
when sending a note to a CompuServe userid via the Internet gateway, the
comma must be replaced with a period.
 
Delphi
------
 
To join, call 1-800-695-4005, or 1-800-695-4002 with your modem set at
N81. If joining by modem, type in INFO after you are connected. Delphi
uses standard communications packages such as ProComm and CrossTalk.
 
There are two pricing plans: standard and advantage. Standard pricing
is 10 USD per month with 4 hours of online time, and advantage pricing
is 20 USD per month with 20 hours of online time.
 
Delphi offers features similar to AOL, with one exception: Internet.
Delphi is the only service to offer Internet connection at this time,
and charges 3 USD per month for up to 100 KB of messages or files.
 
Current access speeds are up to 9600 bps; however only 2400 bps is
officially supported at this time. Most access is thru Sprintnet or
Tymnet, which is free during most evenings, weekends, and holidays.
 
The OS/2 area of Delphi can be found by typing in GO GRO CUS FORUM 41.
 
The Internet userid for Delphi is online@delphi.com.
 
Fidonet
-------
 
Fidonet is not a BBS, but a confederation of BBSs stretching around the
world, and has no membership requirements. However, to get access to
Fidonet conferences and mail, you need to find a BBS that is part of the
Fidonet network. Some BBS operators require that you subscribe for a fee
to their BBS systems in order to have netmail access. There is most
likely a BBS in your city with this access, and once you are online, the
SysOp will help you get started. There is also an OS/2 BBS listing
available via request.
 
GEnie
-----
 
To join, call 1-800-638-8369 with your modem set to half-duplex and E71
using 1200 bps for the sign procedure. At the prompt, type SIGNUP.
 
GEnie's basic price is 8.95 USD per month, which includes 4 hours of
online time. Each additional hour costs 3 USD. There is an additional
surcharge for 9600 bps access.
 
GEnie offers features that are the same as other services, including
multi-player games. The OS/2 Roundtable can be accessed by typing OS2
at the command prompt.
 
The Internet userid for GEnie is online@genie.geis.com.
 
Internet
--------
 
The Internet is not a BBS, but a gateway that connects BBSs and
computers at educational institutions, research centers, and businesses.
Delphi is the only major BBS to offer Internet access, although you can
access it thru many local BBSs.
 
OS2BBS (TalkLink)
-----------------
 
The OS2BBS is an IBM offering to customers. Customers join by calling
1-800-547-1283. The cost is 18 USD per month, with no other fees. IBM
employees have free access to the OS2BBS via the IBMPC disk. Any forum
with a filetype of CFORUM (customer forum) is part of the OS2BBS (for
example, TEAMOS2 CFORUM).
 
PRODIGY
-------
 
To join, call 1-800-PRODIGY (1-800-776-3449). The member kit and
software are free. The current price is 14.95 USD per month for core
services, including 2 hours in the Plus services area. The per-hour
connect charge ranges from 3.60 USD to 4.80 USD per hour, depending on
your usage; the more hours online, the less the fee.
 
========================================================================
 
              +------------------------------------+
              | OS/2 Club on PRODIGY Now Available |            prodclub
              +------------------------------------+
 
IBM has started an OS/2 Club on PRODIGY. Available at no additional
charge to any PRODIGY subscriber, the OS/2 Club offers the following
services:
 
o  Up-to-date news and information about OS/2.
o  A question-and-answer data base containing answers to many of the
   most frequently asked questions about OS/2.
o  A list of available OS/2 applications, company names, and phone
   numbers.
o  The OS/2 Exchange forum, in which you can post notes and answer each
   other's questions about a variety of OS/2 topics. IBM OS/2 Support
   will also answer questions in this forum. (Standard PRODIGY Plus
   charges apply.)
o  E-mail for sending messages, problem reports, or questions directly
   to OS/2 support representatives at IBM.
o  Downloading ability to obtain IBM and non-IBM files that include
   announcements, device drivers, fixes, games, demos, shareware, sample
   applications, and a lot more. (Standard PRODIGY download charges
   apply.)
 
To join the OS/2 Club on PRODIGY, Jump OS/2 Club after you connect to
PRODIGY. To join PRODIGY, call 1-800-PRODIGY (1-800-776-3449).
 
========================================================================
 
              +-----------------------------------------------+
              | IBM PSP Software Developer Marketing Programs |  mktprog
              +-----------------------------------------------+
 
Here is the current list of IBM PSP software developer marketing
programs. To participate in these programs, you must be a member of the
IBM Developer Assistance Program. To enroll, call the Developer
Assistance Hotline, 1-407-982-6408, menu option 1. For information about
European enrollment, contact Susan Bentley, IBM OS/2 Developer
Assistance Program, U.K. fax +44 (0) 256 336778.
 
OS/2 and LAN Server Application Directory
-----------------------------------------
 
The OS/2 and LAN Server Application Directory will include OS/2 products
that exploit features unique to OS/2 Version 2 and IBM OS/2 LAN Server
applications that have been certified as READY! for LAN Server.
 
The directory is targeted for users of OS/2 and IBM OS/2 LAN Server
through newsstands and bookstores. It will also be available to the IBM
sales force. The directory will be promoted through advertising, direct
mail, and trade shows.
 
For products that meet eligibility requirements, listings are free.
Software developers may choose to purchase additional advertising by
adding logos or buying full- or half-page ads. Call for an advertising
information brochure.
 
Product listings in the directory are closed for 1993. Most advertising
opportunities are available until late September 1993. Information about
the 1994 Application Directory will be provided at a future date.
 
Contact: Miller Freeman, Inc.
         East Coast: 1-212-626-2322
         West Coast: 1-415-905-2353
 
OS/2 Application Demonstration CD-ROM
-------------------------------------
 
Use a highly effective medium for your product demonstration and
advertising. IBM produces an OS/2 CD-ROM, listing ISV applications that
exploit OS/2 Version 2. For a fee, you can list your product, as well as
include product demos and "infomercials".
 
The OS/2 Application Demonstration CD-ROM will be distributed with The
SelectWare Technologies, Inc. system, which reaches a quarter million
computer users with CD-ROM players each quarter.
 
Product listings, demonstrations, and "infomercial" rates will be based
on the prevailing rates and contract period.
 
This is an ongoing program, available now.
 
Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In
the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call
1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.
 
National Solution Center
------------------------
 
List your product in the IBM National Solution Center (NSC) database.
Let IBM generate leads for your products and services. Non-U.S.
companies must have a U.S. representative or agent to qualify for
listings in the NSC.
 
The NSC database is accessed over 40,000 times a month by IBM's
worldwide marketing and support teams, customers, dealers, and other IBM
Business Partners.
 
There is no cost to you to list your products and services in the NSC.
 
This is an ongoing program, available now.
 
Contact: In the USA, call the NSC Response Line, 1-404-835-9600. In
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, contact Susan Bentley, IBM OS/2
Developer Assistance Program, U. K. fax +44 (0) 256 336778.
 
Discounted Advertising Rates
----------------------------
 
Significant advertising discounts are now available to software
developers who are shipping a commercially available OS/2, LAN Server,
Multimedia, or pen-based product. Full-page, four-color discounted rates
have been negotiated with major computer and general business
publications for the remainder of 1993.
 
Discounts vary by publication. Call for the information packet and the
list of publications. Upon receipt, review the rate schedule and Prior
Approval Process.
 
This program is available now through 1993. Publication deadlines vary
by daily, weekly, and monthly space requirements. Contact the
publications directly for information about deadlines and space
availability.
 
Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In
the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call
1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.
 
OS/2 Solutions Pak
------------------
 
  ********************************************************************
  *                                                                  *
  *                            News                                  *
  *                                                                  *
  * The first edition of the OS/2 Solutions Pak generated numerous   *
  * leads for advertisers.                                           *
  *                                                                  *
  * The second edition has been printed, and is packaged in current  *
  * boxes of OS/2 2.1.                                               *
  *                                                                  *
  * Note the new deadline for the third edition, 1 October.          *
  *                                                                  *
  ********************************************************************
 
Take advantage of this opportunity to extend your special promotions to
OS/2 Version 2 customers. Your offer could be a discount, demo diskette,
rebate, free upgrade, or product information. The OS/2 Solutions Pak
(U.S. edition) and the OS/2 Solutions Coupon Book (European edition) are
great avenues to advertise your OS/2 product to thousands of OS/2 users!
The U.S. OS/2 Solutions Pak will include up to 100 pages of four-color,
half- and full-page ads, as well as black-and-white "classified" ads, in
a 5.5-inch by 8.5-inch book.
 
The books will be included inside each copy of OS/2 Version 2 sold in
the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. OS/2 Solutions Pak will be printed in
300,000-copy increments, and advertising is sold for each "issue" of
300,000 circulation. In addition, the U.S. book will be part of the
hardware packages for IBM personal computer products preloaded with OS/2
Version 2. For information about distribution of the European book,
contact Susan Bentley (see contact information below).
 
Call for the costs to participate in these programs. Significant
discounts are available for advertising commitments to multiple issues.
 
For the U.S. edition, space for the third edition closes 1 October 1993;
for the fourth edition, space closes 7 January 1994.
 
Contact: For the U.S. edition, contact Bruce Johannsen at Daniels &
Roberts, 1-407-241-0066. For the European edition, contact Susan
Bentley, IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program, U.K. fax
+44 (0) 256 336778.
 
Targeted Turn-Key Mailings
--------------------------
 
Enhance your marketing plan with direct mailings to our selected lists
of IBM OS/2, LAN Systems, and Personal Software Products users. These
blind mailings give you the opportunity to target your audience. We
offer turn-key, one-stop mailing services to get information or offers
about your products directly to IBM OS/2, LAN Systems, and Personal
Software Products customers.
 
Mailings can target software developers or users. Each activity will be
tailored to the most qualified prospects for a specific product. Several
levels of service are available to customize your mailing needs.
 
Because mailings are customized, prices vary by activity. Please call
for a quote.
 
This is an ongoing program, available now.
 
Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In
the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call
1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.
 
OS/2 Developer Magazine
-----------------------
 
Advertise your OS/2 applications in OS/2 Developer, a bimonthly magazine
published specifically for software developers.
 
OS/2 Developer targets both independent and corporate OS/2 developers.
About 35,000 copies of each issue are printed and distributed to
subscribers worldwide, and to members of IBM's Developer Assistance
Program in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
 
Advertisements start at 450 USD for 1/8 page to 3,444 USD for a full
page. Ad rates depend on size, color, positioning, and frequency.
 
Advertising deadlines:
o  20 September for the November/December 1993 issue
o  15 November for the January/February 1994 issue
o  15 January 1994 for the March/April 1994 issue
 
Contact: Miller Freeman, Inc.
         East Coast: 1-212-626-2322
         West Coast: 1-415-905-2353
 
OS/2 Tour '93
-------------
 
You are invited to exhibit your OS/2 product as part of the OS/2 Tour
'93 roadshow in the United States. The OS/2 Tour '93 offering is a
two-day event. The topics include introductory OS/2 overviews, OS/2
technical sessions, and technical sessions specifically geared for large
accounts and VARs/VADs. You will also be provided with a list of show
attendees for follow-up marketing.
 
The OS/2 Tour '93 travels throughout the USA, covering more than sixty
cities. Attendees are selected and invited individually, which leads to
successful buying decisions. Anticipated attendance is in the 400 to 500
range for each event. Extended breaks between sessions allow you to make
contact with a variety of show attendees.
 
A 10-foot by 12-foot exhibit space with a six-foot skirted table and
electrical outlet is 325 USD. Space is allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis.
 
OS/2 Tour '93 events are scheduled throughout the year, approximately 15
each quarter. Please call for a schedule.
 
Contact: OS/2 Tour '93
         Phone 1-800-947-8688 in the USA
         From elsewhere, 1-203-761-7824
 
APPS 800 Marketing
------------------
 
Join in the 800-number marketing opportunities of the '90s! Instead of
buying your own 800 number, use the USA or Canadian IBM numbers to
market your software applications. Callers will be able to select your
product and have the convenience of direct mail delivery.
 
Callers to the IBM USA number, 1-800-346-6672, or the Canadian number,
1-800-465-1234, will be offered the option to hear about available OS/2
applications. Currently, over 10,000 customers call these numbers
weekly.
 
Costs vary by type of product advertised. Call for your customized
package today.
 
This is an ongoing program, available now.
 
For USA marketing, call Roland Peek, 1-404-835-7046, or Mike Jordin,
1-404-835-7387. In Canada, call Rhoda Young, 1-416-946-4186.
 
Ready! for LAN Server Certification Program
-------------------------------------------
 
  ********************************************************************
  *                                                                  *
  *                        Special Promotion                         *
  *                                                                  *
  *  Certify your application no later than 29 September 1993, and   *
  *  receive a LAN Server logo watch.                                *
  *                                                                  *
  *  By 29 September, IBM must receive:                              *
  *  o  Your signed license agreement                                *
  *  o  Test results and instructions                                *
  *  o  Your product description form                                *
  *  o  A copy of your software application                          *
  *                                                                  *
  ********************************************************************
 
Similar to the OS/2 compatibility mark, a self-certification mark is now
available for products that are compatible with OS/2 LAN Server 3.0. By
placing the mark on your LAN Server-compatible product, you show the
marketplace that your product has been self-tested, and runs on LAN
Server.
 
There is no charge to license the LAN Server self-certification mark.
Requirements include: completing a self-certification process; providing
IBM with information regarding the testing procedures; and signing a
license agreement to use the mark in your advertising and on your
shrink-wrap products. IBM will then provide camera-ready artwork and
forms for ordering stickers as needed.
 
The LAN Server certification mark can be added to your LAN Server, OS/2,
and Windows products that successfully run on LAN Server 3.0.
 
Contact: Call the IBM Software Developer Marketing Programs Center. In
the USA and Canada, call 1-800-285-2936; from elsewhere, call
1-407-982-6408, menu option 3.
 
========================================================================
 
                +-------------------------------------+
                | IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy |         devtroph
                +-------------------------------------+
 
IBM is proud to offer the IBM OS/2 Software Developers Trophy to
developers who are currently shipping commercially available OS/2
2.x-exploitive software applications.
 
Designed to recognize significant contributions to the new world class
of applications, this trophy will be personalized with your company's
name and the name of your application.
 
As a recipient of the Software Developers Trophy, your company's name
may also be featured in selected OS/2 marketing activities.
 
To be considered for a trophy, please contact Ms. Leslie Palin at
1-407-443-6334, or via Internet at lpalin@vnet.ibm.com.
 
========================================================================
 
               +---------------------------------------+
               | OS/2 Developer Magazine 1994 Calendar |          devcal
               +---------------------------------------+
 
The OS/2 Developer magazine is the best way to reach OS/2 application
developers, both ISVs and customer programmers. ISVs have several
possibilities: submitting technical articles, listing their applications
in the Buyer's Guide, new product announcements in Product Watch, or by
placing an advertisement.
 
Published by Miller Freeman Inc., OS/2 Developer is a bimonthly magazine
for OS/2 application developers. Each of the six issues in 1994 will
feature a popular OS/2 programming theme. This theme will be reflected
in both feature articles and in the new Buyer's Guide section.
 
The calendar for 1994 issues is:
 
  Issue                Theme
  -----                -----
 
  January / February   OS/2 Database Application Development
  March / April        OS/2 LAN Application Development
  May / June           OS/2 Multimedia Application Development
  July / August        OS/2 Pen Systems Development
  September / October  OS/2 Object-Oriented Development
  November / December  OS/2 Graphics Application Development
 
Editorial Material
------------------
 
OS/2 Developer features technical articles written to enhance the
application development process: programming tips and techniques,
exploiting the OS/2 API, enhancing performance, improving usability, as
well at the latest about software tools, client/server, and object
programming. Article ideas are welcome; ask for the Article Submission
Guidelines. Theme articles receive highest priority. Correspond with:
 
  Dick Conklin, Editor
  Mail: 3408 Sherwood Blvd., Delray Beach FL 33445
  Voice / Fax: 1-407-495-4421
  IBM VM: CONKLIND at BCRVM1     IBMMAIL: USIB12H2
  CompuServe: 76711,1005         Internet: OS2MAG@VNET.IBM.COM
 
Buyer's Guide
-------------
 
This new section lists software tools and books designed to aid the OS/2
application developer. In each issue, theme products (database, LAN,
Multimedia, and so on) are featured. Send press releases and product
information to:
 
  Lisa Gluskin, copy editor
  Miller Freeman, Inc.
  600 Harrison St.
  San Francisco CA 94107
  Voice: 1-415-905-2777          Fax: 1-415-905-2234
  CompuServe: 75040,2553         Internet: 75040.2553@COMPUSERVE.COM
 
Product Watch / Calendar
------------------------
 
Product Watch continues to feature new OS/2 tools, utilities,
application products, and support for developers. The Calendar lists
major trade shows as well as seminars and shows with an OS/2 focus.
Information should be sent to Lisa Gluskin at the above address.
 
Advertising
-----------
 
OS/2 Developer is the best way to reach both OS/2 corporate developers
and independent software vendors. For ad rates and to reserve space,
call:
 
  West / Southwest:        Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392
                           Yvonne Labat,  1-415-905-2353
  New England / Midwest:   Jo Ben-Atar,   1-203-498-0329
  Middle Atlantic / South: Michele Blake, 1-212-626-2322
                           Dave Moreau,   1-212-626-2318
 
========================================================================
 
         +------------------------------------------------+
         | OS/2-Related Periodicals Published Outside IBM |       pubout
         +------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM's Independent Vendor League tracks several OS/2-related publications
produced outside IBM. Here is the latest news about some of these
publications.
 
o  Miller Freeman Inc., publishers of OS/2 Developer magazine, has
   announced a new publication, OS/2 Magazine, which will premiere at
   COMDEX/Fall '93. Regular publication will begin in January 1994 with
   the February issue.
 
o  OS/2 Professional magazine has announced their new weekly fax
   newsletter, OS/2 Week, which will deliver up-to-the-minute
   information about product ships, developing market strategies, key
   personnel changes, strategic shifts, and other timely news in the
   fast-paced OS/2 world. Debuting in September, executives will find
   the report on their desks every Monday morning. OS/2 Week is priced
   at 400 USD for a 50-week subscription; however, charter members who
   order now will receive a one-time introductory rate of 200 USD. For
   more information, call 1-301-770-4672 or send a fax to
   1-301-770-7062.
 
o  David and Rosemary Moskowitz have announced their two new OS/2
   newsletters, The OS/2 Advisory and The OS/2 Marketing Report.
 
   The OS/2 Advisory is aimed at OS/2 users, software systems support
   staff, systems and programming managers, and software systems
   engineers and analysts. They will receive the latest OS/2
   information, including bug lists and workarounds, technical updates,
   troubleshooting tips and tricks, product reviews, and much more.
 
   The OS/2 Marketing Report is aimed at marketing specialists,
   salespeople, and software development managers. It will contain
   information about OS/2 sales trends, what's new in OS/2 software,
   book reviews, how to demonstrate OS/2, OS/2 marketing success
   stories, and tips for helping current and potential clients to
   evaluate the benefits of OS/2.
 
   Until 30 November 1993, subscription rates are 39 USD for OS/2
   Advisor, 79 USD for OS/2 Marketing Report, and both publications for
   99 USD. After 30 November, rates increase to 49, 89, and 119 USD
   respectively. For more information and to subscribe, call
   1-800-695-8642 or send a fax to 1-800-568-8852 within the USA.
   Outside the USA, call 1-203-761-7864.
 
Following is a list of some OS/2-related periodicals published outside
IBM.
 
        Title:  Inside OS/2
       Format:  Newsletter
    Publisher:  The Cobb Group
      Address:  9420 Bunsen Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville KY 40220
        Phone:  1-800-223-8720 within the USA, 1-502-491-1900 elsewhere
          Fax:  1-502-491-8050
       E-Mail:
       Editor:  Tim Boone, fax 1-502-491-4200
     Audience:  OS/2 power users and developers
    Frequency:  Monthly
Subscriptions:  39 USD/year in the USA, 59 USD elsewhere. P.O. Box
                35160, Louisville KY 40232-9719, 1-800-223-8720.
  Advertising:  None
 
        Title:  OS/2 Developer
       Format:  Magazine
    Publisher:  Miller Freeman, Inc.
      Address:  600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
        Phone:  Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392
          Fax:  1-415-905-2234
       E-mail:  CompuServe 71673,1163
       Editor:  Dick Conklin, voice/fax 1-407-495-4421
       E-Mail:  CompuServe 76711,1005   Internet OS2MAG@VNET.IBM.COM
     Audience:  OS/2 software developers (ISVs and corporate)
    Frequency:  Bimonthly
Subscriptions:  39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-800-WANT-OS2 within the
                USA, 1-708-647-5960 elsewhere, fax 1-708-647-0537,
                CompuServe 71572,341
  Advertising:  Cathy Passage, 1-415-905-2392
 
        Title:  OS/2 Magazine
       Format:  Magazine
    Publisher:  Miller Freeman, Inc.
      Address:  600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
        Phone:  Ted Bahr, 1-415-905-2269
          Fax:  1-415-905-2234
       Editor:  Alan Zeichick, 1-415-905-2382
       E-Mail:  CompuServe 76703,756
     Audience:  OS/2 power users, system administrators
    Frequency:  Monthly
Subscriptions:  39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-800-765-1291 within the
                USA, 1-415-905-2334 elsewhere, fax 1-415-905-2233,
                CompuServe 71572,341
  Advertising:  Ted Bahr, 1-415-905-2269
 
        Title:  OS/2 Monthly
       Format:  Magazine
    Publisher:  JDS Publishing
      Address:  P. O. Box 4351, Highland Park NJ 08904
        Phone:  1-908-937-6542
          Fax:
       E-Mail:  CompuServe 72550,2440
       Editor:  Brett Kotch
     Audience:  OS/2 Power Users, Developers
    Frequency:  Monthly
Subscriptions:  36 USD/year in the USA. 1-908-985-8358
  Advertising:  Rachel Siragher, 1-908-937-6542
 
        Title:  OS/2 Professional
       Format:  Magazine
    Publisher:  International Features
      Address:  172 Rollins Avenue, Rockville MD 20852
        Phone:  1-301-770-3333
          Fax:  1-301-770-7062
       E-Mail:  MCI OS2PRO   Internet OS2PRO@MCIMAIL.COM
       Editor:  Brad Kliewer, 1-612-823-2657, fax 1-612-823-7945
     Audience:  OS/2 power users
    Frequency:  Monthly
Subscriptions:  39.95 USD/year in the USA. 1-301-770-3333
  Advertising:  Richard B. Dubin, 1-518-489-4034, fax 1-518-489-4045
 
        Title:  OS/2 Week
       Format:  Fax newsletter
    Publisher:  International Features
      Address:  172 Rollins Avenue, Rockville MD 20852
        Phone:  1-301-770-4672
          Fax:  1-301-770-7062
       E-Mail:  MCI OS2PRO   Internet OS2PRO@MCIMAIL.COM
       Editor:
     Audience:  Information Technology Executives
    Frequency:  Weekly
Subscriptions:  400 USD/year in the USA, 200 USD/year introductory.
                1-301-770-4672, fax 1-301-770-7062
  Advertising:  None
 
========================================================================
 
            +-----------------------------------------+
            | Latest Information About OS/2 2.1 Books |         booklist
            +-----------------------------------------+
 
Here is the latest list of published and planned books about OS/2 2.1.
 
Title                                            Publisher
-----                                            ---------
 
Released
--------
 
Advanced OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming   John Wiley & Sons
The Art of OS/2 C Programming                    QED
Designing OS/2 Applications                      John Wiley & Sons
Dvorak's Guide to OS/2                           Random House
Easy OS/2                                        Que
Learn OS/2 in a Day                              Wordware Publishing
The Little Book of OS/2                          Peachpit Press
Micro Focus CICS Option 3.0: Developing CICS     QED
  Applications on the PC
Micro Focus COBOL/2 Workbench for the            QED
  Application Developer
OS/2 2.1 Complete                                Abacus
OS/2 2.1 Programming                             Osborne / Mc-Graw Hill
OS/2 2.1 Unleashed                               Sams
The OS/2 2.1 User's Bible                        Abacus
OS/2 2.X Notebook: Best of OS/2 Developer        Van Nostrand Reinhold
OS/2 Extra                                       TAB / McGraw-Hill
OS/2 for Dummies (2.1)                           IDG
OS/2 for Non-Nerds                               New Riders
OS/2 Inside & Out (2.1)                          Osborne / McGraw-Hill
OS/2 Instant Reference Book                      Sybex
OS/2 Secrets and Solutions                       Sybex
PC Learning Labs Teaches OS/2                    Ziff-Davis
Quick Reference Guide for OS/2 2.1               DDC
Real-World Programming for OS/2 2.1              Sams
The Shell Collection: OS/2 2.1 Utilities         Van Nostrand Reinhold
Stepping Up to OS/2 2.1                          Abacus
Teach Yourself OS/2 2.1                          MIS Press
Teach Yourself OS/2 in 1 Week                    Sams
10-Minute Guide to OS/2 2.1                      Alpha
Thinking Person's Guide to OS/2 2.1              QED
Using OS/2 2.1 Special Edition                   Que
Using Workplace OS/2: Power User's Guide         Van Nostrand Reinhold
Van Wolverton's Guide to OS/2                    Random House
Writing OS/2 Device Drivers in C, Third Edition  Van Nostrand Reinhold
Your OS/2 2.1 Consultant                         Sams
 
September
---------
 
Inside OS/2 2.1                                  New Riders
The OS/2 2.1 Corporate Programmer's Handbook     Van Nostrand Reinhold
 
October
-------
 
Instant OS/2                                     TAB / McGraw-Hill
The OS/2 2.1 REXX Handbook                       Van Nostrand Reinhold
OS/2 2.1 Workplace Shell Programming             Random House
 
November
--------
 
OS/2 Batch Files to Go                           TAB / McGraw-Hill
 
December
--------
 
OS/2 2.1 Quick Reference Guide for End Users     QED
OS/2 2.1 Red Book for Developers                 Que
OS/2 2.1 Red Book for Power Users                Que
OS/2 and Networking                              QED
OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming            Ziff-Davis
OS/2 Presentation Manager Programming with       QED
  IBM C++
REXX Programming Under OS/2                      QED
The Ultimate OS/2 Programmer's Manual            TAB
Windows and OS/2: The GUI OOUI War               Van Nostrand Reinhold
 
January 1994
------------
 
The Design of OS/2 2.1                           Addison-Wesley
The OS/2 2.1 Application Developer's Guide       Van Nostrand Reinhold
OS/2 Database Manager's Handbook                 QED
OS/2 V2 PM Programming in C++ Using the User     Van Nostrand Reinhold
  Interface Class Library
 
February 1994
-------------
 
Objective Thinking for OS/2                      Van Nostrand Reinhold
Objects for OS/2 2.1                             Van Nostrand Reinhold
 
March 1994
----------
 
OS/2 2.1 and NetWare Programming                 Van Nostrand Reinhold
Rightsizing to OS/2 2.1                          New Riders
 
 
1995
----
 
OS/2 for the Impatient (January 1995)            Addison-Wesley
OS/2 Connectivity (early 1995)                   Wordware
 
Date to be Determined
---------------------
 
Advanced OS/2 Workplace Shell                    QED
Independent Platform Coding                      IBM / McGraw-Hill
Inside OS/2 2.1, Third Edition                   New Riders
Object Vision for OS/2 2.1                       QED
OS/2 2.1 Developing, Porting, and Testing        QED
   Applications
OS/2 Communications Manager 2.0                  QED
OS/2 Connectivity                                QED
OS/2 Demystified                                 TAB
OS/2 in the Fast Lane (2.1 edition)              New Riders
OS/2 User's Guide to Installation,               QED
   Configuration, and Use
Voodoo OS/2                                      Ventana
 
========================================================================
 
                       +-------------------+
                       | 800 Phone Numbers |                      800nos
                       +-------------------+
 
The 800 phone numbers below come from two sources:
(1) This issue and preceding issues of PSP Developer Support News
(2) Information posted on IBM internal forums.
 
Common Desktop Environment Developers Conference          1-800-225-4698
OS/2 Multimedia Tools                                     1-800-228-8584
OS/2 2.0 Customer Support (Defect Reporting)              1-800-237-5511
IBM PSP Developer Support Marketing Center              * 1-800-285-2936
OS/2 Tour '93 Professional Overview Session               1-800-285-7577
OS/2 2.0 Software Support                                 1-800-288-8737
OS/2 Sales                                                1-800-342-6672
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-1234)
IBM National Telesales Marketing (IBMCALL)                1-800-426-2255
IBM Software Installer 1.2 for OS/2                       1-800-426-2279
Boca Raton Technical Services Software System Test        1-800-426-2622
IBM Direct                                                1-800-426-2968
DCE Client for Windows Beta Program                       1-800-426-3040
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
LAN NetView Extended Beta Test                            1-800-426-3040
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
IBM Business Partner Locator (PS/2 Dealers)               1-800-426-3377
IBM FAX Information Service                               1-800-426-4329
OEM Sales                                                 1-800-426-4579
Skill Dynamics (Education)                                1-800-426-8322
    (in Canada, 1-800-661-2131)
Ultimedia Developer Assistance Program                    1-800-426-9402
American Airlines (for OS/2 Professional Interchange)     1-800-433-1790
OS/2 Professional Interchange Registration                1-800-438-6720
Programmer's Paradise                                     1-800-445-7899
Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation                  1-800-472-4772
ATI Travel Management (for DB2 Technical Conference)    * 1-800-477-8920
CompuServe Membership                                     1-800-524-3388
Travel Reservations for ColoradOS/2 Conference            1-800-544-2432
OS/2 Application Assistance Center + TalkLink (OS2BBS)    1-800-547-1283
America West Airlines (for OS/2 Professional Interchange) 1-800-548-7575
Personal Systems Technical Solutions magazine             1-800-551-2832
several Developer Assistance Programs                   * 1-800-627-8363
Berlitz Translation Services                              1-800-628-4808
    (in Canada, 1-800-387-5500)
IBM Developer Connection for OS/2                         1-800-633-8266
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
IBM Direct Response Marketing                             1-800-633-8266
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
GEnie                                                     1-800-638-8369
ColoradOS/2 Conference Registration                       1-800-648-5717
Hertz Car Rental (for OS/2 Professional Interchange)      1-800-654-2240
IBM Redemption Center (OS/2 2.0 Upgrade)                  1-800-677-2581
IBM Porting and Technical Consulting Workshops            1-800-678-31UP
Delphi                                                    1-800-695-4005
OS/2 Tour '93 General Overview and Technical Sessions     1-800-766-4344
Personal Systems HelpCenter                               1-800-772-2227
Budget Car Rental (for OS/2 Professional Interchange)     1-800-772-3773
PRODIGY                                                   1-800-776-3449
Indelible Blue, Inc.                                      1-800-776-8284
America On Line                                           1-800-827-6364
Business Depot, Inc.                                      1-800-844-8448
CompuServe                                                1-800-848-8199
IBM PSP Technical Interchange Registration              * 1-800-872-7109
IBM Publications                                          1-800-879-2755
PenDOS Software Developer Kit                             1-800-888-8242
OS/2 Developer magazine                                   1-800-926-8672
OS/2 Tour '93 Developer Seminar                           1-800-934-6566
OS/2 Free Seminar Enrollment                              1-800-937-3737
OS/2 Tour '93 Space Registration                          1-800-947-8688
DB2 Technical Conference                                  1-800-955-1238
IBM Customer Support Center                               1-800-967-7882
Personal Software Products Support Center (Defect report) 1-800-992-4777
 
 * indicates the number works in Canada also
 
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         +--------------------------------------------------+
         | Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks |     tmarks
         +--------------------------------------------------+
 
(R)  AIX, Application System/400, AS/400, AT, Audio Visual Connection,
     BookManager, Communications Manager/2, C Set/2, DB2, DisplayWrite,
     HelpCenter, HelpWare, IBM, ImagePlus, LAN Server, Micro Channel,
     NetView, Operating System/2, Operating System/400, OS/2, OS/400,
     Pen for OS/2, Personal System/2, Presentation Manager, PS/1, PS/2,
     RISC System/6000, RISC/6000, Systems Application Architecture,
     TalkLink, ThinkPad, Ultimedia, and XGA are registered trademarks of
     International Business Machines Corp.
 
(R)  America Online is a registered trademark of Quantum Computer
     Services, Inc.
(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 is a registered trademark 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)  Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp.
(R)  Headland is a registered trademark of Headland, Inc.
(R)  Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi Corp.
(R)  HP, LaserJet, DeskJet, and PaintJet are registered trademarks of
     Hewlett-Packard Co.
(R)  IEEE is a registered trademark of The Institute of Electrical and
     Electronics Engineers.
(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, and 1-2-3 are registered trademarks of Lotus
     Development Corp.
(R)  MicroGate is a registered trademark of Gateway Microsystems, Inc.
(R)  Microsoft and Microsoft C 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)  OMG is a registered trademark of Object Management Group.
(R)  OPEN LOOK and UNIX are registered trademarks of UNIX System
     Laboratories, Inc.
(R)  PenDOS is a registered trademark of Communication Intelligence
     Corp.
(R)  Prodigy is a registered trademark of Prodigy Services Co.
(R)  Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.
(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)  UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.
(R)  Walt Disney World is a registered trademark of Walt Disney
     Productions.
(R)  Western Digital is a registered trademark of Western Digital Corp.
(R)  WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corp.
 
(TM) AIX/6000, APPN, CICS, CICS/ESA, CICS OS/2, Common User Access, C
     Set ++, CUA, Current, DATABASE 2, DataHub, DB2/2, DB2/6000, DDCS/2,
     Developer Connection for OS/2, DISTRIBUTED DATABASE CONNECTION
     SERVICES/2, DRDA, Extended Services for OS/2, IBMLink, Information
     Warehouse, LANStreamer, Library Reader, LinkWay, Matinee,
     Multimedia Presentation Manager/2, NAVIGATOR, PCjr, PenAssist, SAA,
     Skill Dynamics, Skill Dynamics Canada, SOMobjects, SQL/DS,
     Storyboard, Ultimotion, VSE/ESA, WIN-OS/2, Workplace Shell, and XT
     are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.
 
(TM) AST is a trademark of AST Research, Inc.
(TM) Borland is a trademark of Borland International.
(TM) CasePoint is a trademark of Inference Corp.
(TM) ColoradOS/2 is a trademark of Kovsky Conference Productions, Inc.
(TM) DVI, Indeo, and ActionMedia are trademarks of Intel Corp.
(TM) Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corp.
(TM) Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
(TM) LAN Workplace is a trademark of Novell Inc.
(TM) Micro Focus is a trademark of Micro Focus Ltd.
(TM) Open Software Foundation, OSF, and Motif are trademarks of the Open
     Software Foundation, Inc.
(TM) ORACLE Server and ORACLE7 are trademarks of Oracle Corp.
(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) 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) SCO is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
(TM) SmallTalk and Smalltalk V/PM are trademarks of Digitalk Corp.
(TM) SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
(TM) Taligent is a trademark of Taligent, Inc.
(TM) TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture is a trademark of 3COM Corp.
(TM) TelePad is a trademark of TelePad Corp.
(TM) Tusk is a trademark of Tusk, Inc.
(TM) Univel is a trademark of Univel.
(TM) VX*REXX and WATCOM are trademarks of WATCOM International Corp.
(TM) X/Open is a trademark of the X/Open Co., Ltd.
(TM) Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
 
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