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1995 Issue 10                        First of two issues, 15 August 1995
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This is the first of two newsletters released simultaneously on 15
August 1995. This newsletter, 1995 Issue 10 (DSN5J), contains the usual
news items. The second newsletter, 1995 Issue 11 (DSN5K), contains
information from several formal IBM announcements made within the past
month.

                         SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

Title                              Abstract
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15 Questions About Windows 95      Reliability. Usability. Multitasking.
                                   Relationship to DOS.

IBM's Versus Microsoft's Open      The definition of "open". The Open
Strategies                         Blueprint. Enabling customer choice.
                                   Application interfaces.

The Developer Connection for       Bitmaps. Communication tools.
OS/2, Volume 8 Content List        Databases. Developer toolkits.
                                   Developer tools for OS/2 for the
                                   PowerPC. Development tools. Editors.
                                   IBM OS/2. Multimedia tools. Product
                                   overviews/demos. Productivity tools.
                                   Service. Source code. Source code
                                   from The Developer Connection News.
                                   Test tools. Documentation.
                                   NOTE: This item is 369 lines long.

The Developer Connection for LAN   LAN Systems toolkits - AIX. LAN
Systems, Volume 4 Content List     Systems toolkits - OS/2. LAN Systems
                                   tools - AIX. LAN Systems tools -
                                   OS/2. Product overviews. Sample code.
                                   Service. Product documentation.
                                   Technical references. LAN Systems
                                   information. White papers. Redbook
                                   publications.

IBM's Full Plate of Offerings for  Software Vendor Marketing Programs.
Solution Developers                National Software Remarketing.
                                   Membership and Developer Support
                                   Programs. Marketing Support Services.
                                   Developer Support Services. More
                                   information.

MQSeries Developers Assistance     Two new programs. Program contents.
Program and Distributed CICS       More information.
Developers Assistance Program

Introducing VisualAge C++          (First of four IBM white papers about
                                   VisualAge C++.)
                                   The challenges of C++ development.
                                   What do C++ developers and customers
                                   want? The IBM solution: A suite of
                                   tools to choose from. IBM C++
                                   offerings - the benefits. Summary.
                                   What's new in VisualAge C++?
                                   NOTE: This item is 358 lines long.

Object-Oriented Programming with   (Second of four IBM white papers
VisualAge C++                      about VisualAge C++.)
                                   C and C++ compiler technology. The
                                   visual builder - award-winning
                                   application builder. Editor -
                                   getting down to building a custom
                                   application. IBM Open Class Library
                                   - not having to recreate the wheel.
                                   Browser - navigate through
                                   application parts. Compile - generate
                                   fast code, quickly. Direct-to-SOM -
                                   object interaction and service.
                                   Debugger - getting applications to
                                   run correctly. Performance analyzer.
                                   Workframe - tying all the tools
                                   together. Project Smarts. OOP with
                                   VisualAge C++ - the benefits.
                                   NOTE: This item is 450 lines long.

Visual Construction from Parts     (Third of four IBM white papers about
with VisualAge C++                 VisualAge C++.)
                                   All about parts. VisualAge C++
                                   support for application construction
                                   from parts. Creating applications
                                   with the composition editor. Powerful
                                   database application builder. Visual
                                   builder exploits C++ and object
                                   orientation. The benefits. Summary.

IBM Open Class Library             (Fourth of four IBM white papers
                                   about VisualAge C++.)
                                   User interface classes. Database
                                   access classes. Collection classes.
                                   Data type classes. Exception classes.
                                   Other class libraries. Future IBM
                                   open class direction. IBM open class
                                   benefits.
                                   NOTE: This item is 328 lines long.

The Open Blueprint Evolves         New technologies integrated in Open
                                   Blueprint. The Open Blueprint
                                   Technical Reference Library. An
                                   executive presentation. Other new
                                   materials. How to acquire.

Object Technology University:      The promise in practice. Object
Learning Through Immersion         technology and IBM. The Object
                                   Technology University solution. A
                                   program of distinctions and
                                   differences. Prerequisites for a new
                                   way of thinking. Integration
                                   enterprise-wide. Residency program.
                                   Two "schools of thought". Continuing
                                   Education program. Special Events
                                   program. Embracing the challenge.
                                   More information.

OSF Announces Open Software Mall   Web repository of innovative open
                                   systems technology. Mall benefits.
                                   Mall features. Mall organization.
                                   First three advanced technologies.
                                   About OSF.

AIX Binary Compatibility           Maintaining forward binary
Statement                          compatibility. Process
                                   re-engineering. AIX 4.1.3. Mixed
                                   POWER / PowerPC environments.

OS/2 Compatibility Table is On     PCM Table. Immediate assurance of
the Web                            testing. A snap to use. All listed
                                   components were tested. PCM Table
                                   URL.

IBM OS/2 Games and Entertainment   Addition to The Developer Connection
Toolkit                            family. Games Class Library. World
                                   Objects. Subclasses of Container
                                   Class. Display Proxies. Multiplayer
                                   network access. The Server Class.
                                   Join or leave a game in progress.
                                   Speech. 3-D graphics.
                                   NOTE: This item is 521 lines long.

Oracle and IBM Sign Agreement      Oracle adding OS/2 Warp to entire
Making OS/2 Warp a Porting         Workgroup/2000 family. Momentum and
Platform for Workgroup/2000        support. Best-of-breed client/server
Product Family                     development environment. Oracle Power
                                   Objects supports PowerPC. OS/2 +
                                   Oracle7 database = robust
                                   applications. Oracle Power Objects to
                                   support OpenDoc. Available on
                                   Oracle's CompuServe and Web sites.

IBM and AimTech Team Up to Offer   Internet, ITV, and enhanced OS/2
Multimedia Authoring Tool for the  support. Multiple platforms. More
Enterprise                         information.

Fischer International Develops     Watchdog being enhanced. Security
Security Solution for IBM's OS/2   extensions for OS/2. About Fischer
2.11                               International.

Connections to IBM U.S.            Internet. World Wide Web (Mosaic or
Announcement Letters               OS/2 WebExplorer). Gopher.
                                   Listserver. Fax information service.
                                   NetFax. IBMLink. More information and
                                   feedback.

IBM OS/2 Executive Briefing        We listen. We customize. We deliver.
Center, Austin, Texas              Location. More information.

The Warped World Tour              Overview. Agenda. Morning main tent.
                                   Afternoon breakout sessions.
                                   Enrollment and more information.
                                   Schedule. Related event: The Visual
                                   Revolution.

IBM Personal Software Products     PSP exhibits for next two months.
Business Show Schedule

The IBM Technical Interchange,     Exhibit and sponsorship
2 - 6 October, Paris, France       opportunities. Further information on
                                   the Web. Interface with the future.
                                   The hottest technology. Get Warped!
                                   Who should attend? What's on offer.
                                   AIX. AS/400. Cross-platform. DOS.
                                   OS/2-LAN. S/390. Delegate
                                   registration form.
                                   NOTE: This item is 592 lines long.

Fall AS/400 Conference, 8 - 12     Event details. Who should attend. A
October, Orlando                   sneak peek. Fee. More information.

Networking Systems Technical       Highlights and benefits. Location.
Conference '95, 23 - 27 October,   Registration information.
Orlando, Florida

Kick Up Your Heels ... at the      Many star-studded performances.
1996 IBM Technical Interchange!    Nightly receptions. Early
                                   registration. What your registration
                                   buys. More information. Registration
                                   form.

Call for Articles: OS/2            Possible topics. Specifics.
Developer Magazine, Special
Corporate Issue

Class: OpenDoc Developer's         About the course. Prerequisites.
Kitchen                            Class information. Enrollment.

Class: Object-Oriented             About the course. Course details.
Programming and Design with IBM    Schedule. Registration. More
Smalltalk                          information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professional Certification         Four certified roles. Testing. More
Program from IBM for OS/2 and LAN  information.
Server

800 Phone Numbers

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Trademarks, Service Marks

