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1995 Issue 13                       First of two issues, 16 October 1995
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This is the first of two newsletters released simultaneously on 16
October 1995. This newsletter, 1995 Issue 13 (DSN5M), contains the usual
news items. The second newsletter, 1995 Issue 14 (DSN5N), contains
information from several formal IBM announcements made within the past
month.
 
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o  SDO Announces Worldwide Solution Developer Program           wwsdp
     Framework for developer assistance. More information.
 
o  Application Compatibility Testing for OS/2 Warp              testnstl
     How the NSTL testing program works. What you receive.
     More information.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Entertainment Toolkit Beta                         etbeta
     Create exciting entertainment titles. Several new
     development tools. Additional ISV support. OS/2 Warp
     developer support grows. IBM press releases.
 
o  IBM Technical Support Discounts for OS/2 and LAN Server      supcert
   Engineers
     Discount details. Per-incident contract features. Other
     technical support. More information.
 
o  New OS/2 Stores in Maryland and Arizona Seek Products from   storeos2
   Solution Developers
 
o  DAP Tools Internet Name Change                               tooladdr
     Access through Internet. Access through CompuServe.
 
o  Presenters Solicited for 1996 IBM Technical Interchange      96tipres
     Speakers and subjects. Schedule for indicating interest.
     Interest form.
 
o  The DUDE is On the 'Net!                                     netdude
     How to access.
 
o  Catalog, Electronic, and CD Marketing Channels Available     svmpchan
   through Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships
     CompuServe. Small-business CD. It's easy to participate.
     Prerequisites for participation. Vendors already signed
     up. How to sign up.
 
o  World Wide Web Forum Ad Invites Techies to Talk with IBM OO  ootalkad
   Experts
     IBM participants through December. Where to find the ad.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Server Beta Initial Customer Reaction              servbeta
   Enthusiastic; IBM Distributes 12,000 Copies
     Outstanding initial response. Unimpressed with Windows NT
     and Windows 95. Beta also available to BESTeam members.
     Business server for small and large enterprises.
     Beta-tester reactions. Complementing IBM's family of
     scalable network solutions.
 
o  Four Million Candles on OS/2 Warp's First Birthday Cake      candle4m
     Keeping the promise. More worldwide milestones. More
     awards. IBM news releases.
 
o  New, Secure Versions of Internet Connection Family Products  nsvwebex
     Several new Internet Connection additions. Meeting
     security needs. New OS/2 Warp client and secure servers.
     Enhanced secured network gateway. Internet Connection
     directions. Network-centric computing: Computing anywhere,
     anytime. Pricing and availability. Security questions and
     answers.
     NOTE: This item is 368 lines long.
 
o  OS/2 Directory and Security Services Beta Program            dssbeta
     Easier administration of larger networks. Multiplatform
     support. Specialized security support. Building on
     award-winning ease of use. Increased productivity and
     performance. Installation made easy. Support for
     application developers. Availability. More information.
 
o  IBM LAN Server 4.0 Packages Promotion                        lanpack
     In brief...  Description. Ordering information. Charges.
 
o  Price Reductions for TCP/IP Version 2.0 for OS/2 and TCP/IP  tcpprice
   Version 2.1.1 for DOS
     List of old and new one-time charges. TCP/IP Version 2.0
     for OS/2. TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS.
 
o  IBM Provides Groupware for Developers: TeamConnection        tconnpr
     Unprecedented range of capabilities. Company evaluations.
     Cross-platform capabilities. Independent software vendor
     program. TeamConnection's advanced features. Pricing and
     availability. More information. (Also see the accompanying
     issue of DSNEWS for more detail.)
 
o  Client/Server Integration Specialist Certification Program   cscert
     Crucial C/S skills. Specialist's role. Knowledge of a
     range of elements. Required tests. IBM press releases.
 
o  Callpath Server/6000 and DirectTalk/6000 Discounts           powrcall
   Available to POWER Team Members
     Voice capabilities. More information.
 
o  IBM AIX Version 4.0 Upgrade and AIX Software Discounts       upgraix
     30 percent discount. Offer expiration. List of eligible
     products.
 
o  IBM Delivers PL/I for Its Popular UNIX Platform              pliunix
     PL/I Set for AIX. A mainstay in the industry.
     Compatibility on all supported platforms. PL/I family for
     OS/2 available at reduced prices. PL/I for AIX pricing
     and availability. More information. (Also see the
     accompanying issue of DSNEWS for more detail.)
 
o  IBM Is First to Deliver on OSF DCE 1.1 with DCE for 2.1 AIX  dce21aix
     Integration of DCE with AIX operating system. Further
     enhancements. More information.
 
o  System/390 Operating Environment Gains Widespread            s390app
   Application Support for Open, Parallel Server Platform
     Support for transformed System/390. Strategic areas of
     emphasis. MVS open and UNIX standards support. Parallel
     sysplex support. Client/server support. OO support. Other
     support. About the S/390 Developers Association. More
     information. IBM Credit Corp. financing.
 
o  Solution Developers Bring Object Tools to S/390              s390obj
     SOMobjects Run-Time Library and Application Classes. C/C++
     for MVS. Vendors supporting SOMobjects for MVS.
 
o  System/390 Software Vendors Develop More Than 500            s390num
   Applications
     Five-fold increase in members this year. 500 applications
     available now or soon.
 
o  More S/390 Software Solution Developer Announcements         s390isv
     Boole and Babbage, Inc.  HBO and Company. Hogan Systems.
     HUON Software. JBA International. Open Horizon, Inc.
 
o  System/390 Software Transformation Under Way                 os390pr
     A single, simplified source. Acceptance of CMOS-based
     hardware strategy. User endorsements. Open server
     integration. A rich set of server functions for ISVs.
     Base (standard) operating system. Integrated
     communications server. Integrated LAN function. Base
     options. Optional security server. Optional extended
     development function. Year 2000 support. Availability.
     Pricing, services, and naming. The IBM Server Group.
 
o  OS/390 Questions and Answers                                 os390qa
     Schedule and strategy. Fitting into IBM's S/390 strategy.
     OS/390 key benefits. Pricing. ISV endorsements. VM and
     VSE. Performance. No waiting necessary. Future. Using
     other vendors' products. Enhancements of OS/390 integrated
     components. Lotus Notes. Integrated software. SystemView
     for MVS.
 
o  OS/390 Software Strategy                                     os390str
     New tasks, new tools. OS/390: the transformation. Server
     system. Integrated solution. Simplified approach.
     Communications Server. Systems and security management.
     Open server for the future. Total cost of computing.
     What's ahead. In summary...
 
o  Server Group Makes Progress with First Strategic Imperative: levtech
   Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage
     PC Servers. RS/6000. AS/400. System/390. Systems
     Technology and Architecture Division.
 
o  IBM Internationalization Conference and NLS Programming Lab  intconfs
     Overview. Next event. More information. (Also see the
     accompanying issue of DSNEWS for more detail.)
 
o  SPC-East Business Seminars and Educational Events            eastspc
     Location. Business seminars. Educational events.
 
o  IBM Awarded ARPA Grant to Deliver Parallel Computing         parcomp
   Applications to U.S. Industry
     Parallel versions of leading engineering applications.
     About parallel processing. Work with leading third-party
     software vendors. Message Passing Interface (MPI). Totally
     scalable RS/6000 SP system.
 
o  Release 4 of IBM's Worldwide Electronic Resource Guide Now   resww
   Available
     Where to find the guide. Feedback.
 
o  U.S. Announcement ListServer Enables Customers to Subscribe  servlist
   to IBM Announcements
     How the ListServer works. Getting started. Questions and
     answers. Detailed information. Quick reference. Common
     errors. Questions and feedback.
 
o  IBM Redbooks: A Treasure Chest of Knowledge                  knowbook
     Transfer of technology. Reader praise. More information
     and ordering.
 
o  Updated OS/2, AIX, Hardware, and System/390 "Rainbow Books"  bookrain
   Online Libraries on CD-ROM Now Available
     September edition contents. Updated quarterly. How to
     order. More information.
 
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o  The IBM Solution Developer Program                           progsdo
     Welcome from Jim Gant. Matrix of offerings. Technical
     services. Business services. Marketing services. Developer
     Assistance Programs and environments. More information.
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o  How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2      joinhow
     Worldwide Services. Commercial Services. Premier Services.
     Solution Developer Program for OS/2 contacts worldwide.
 
o  Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs     svmpprog
     National Software Remarketing. Software Vendor Marketing
     Programs. Membership and Developer Support Programs.
     Marketing Support Services. Developer Support Services.
 
o  The Solution Partnership Centers: Access to IBM              spcovu
     Access people and information. Port and test across
     platforms. Solve technical questions on site. Recruit
     vendors and partnerships. Access industry-leading IBM
     solutions. Solution Partnership Center locations.
     Inquiry form.
 
o  The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program in Europe,         dapemea
   Middle East, and Africa
     Open to anyone in EMEA actively developing for OS/2.
     Access to World Wide Web service. Marketing programs.
     More information.
 
o  IBM Device Driver Support Center                             ddsc
     Worldwide device-driver developer support. Specialized
     device-driver development workshops. The DUDE, a
     dedicated BBS. Contacting the device-driver team.
 
o  The Developer Connection for OS/2: The Power of the Future   powerdev
   Delivered to Your Door
     Developer Connection overview. Put The Developer
     Connection for OS/2 to work for you ... now. Features and
     benefits. Prices. Ordering information.
 
o  Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2              devconqa
     What it is. Prices. Solution Developer Program discounts.
     Contents. CompuServe forum. Additional licenses. Future
     growth. License expirations. Availability outside USA. How
     to subscribe. CompuServe introductory membership. Access
     to OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe. DEVCON FORUM on TALKLink.
     Getting help. Obtaining The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2
     Warp. Obtaining the OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2.
     OpenDoc. The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for
     OS/2. Subscribing to the Device Driver Kit. Obtaining the
     SMART tool.
 
o  Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for    subdcon
   OS/2 and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)
     Worldwide phone and fax numbers for ordering. Electronic
     support. Additional Developer Connection DDK electronic
     support (DUDE).
 
o  DB2 Developer Assistance Program                             dapdb2
     Encompassing all versions of DB2. Free of charge. Program
     benefits. Enrollment.
 
o  CICS OS/2 Developers                                         os2cics
     CICS OS/2 program code available for 90 days, and longer
     for developers who commit to exploit CICS OS/2.
 
o  TCP/IP Application Partners Program                          os2tcp
     For products that interoperate with TCP/IP for OS/2 V2.0.
 
o  AIX POWER Team                                               poweraix
     For products exploiting POWER architecture and RS/6000.
     Technical support. Development. Equipment. Marketing.
     Education. Technical, business, marketing information.
     Who is eligible? More information.
 
o  The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: Connecting        rom400
   Developers with Development
     Description. Content of volume 2. Price. More information.
 
o  AS/400 Partners in Development Membership                    part400
     Offerings: In person. Electronic access. Hard goods (and
     hard copy). 1-800 support. Topics. Fees. Enrollment.
 
o  Object Connection for VisualAge                              connobj
     Who can join? Object Connection services. More information.
 
o  PenAssist Program                                            helppen
     A variety of programs. Who is eligible? More information.
 
o  IBM Product Compatibility Program                            compprog
     Compatibility testing opportunity. Resource for making
     wise purchasing decisions. Value of tested compatibility.
     Compatibility Program description. Ready for OS/2 Warp
     and Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server. Tested and Approved
     for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems. Publicity: Where to find
     compatible product information. Program Q-and-A via fax.
     More information.
 
o  Professional Certification Program from IBM                  certprof
     OS/2 and LAN Server roles. Other certification roles.
     Testing. More information.
 
o  Professional Certification Program from IBM: Questions and   certqa
   Answers
     General program. Test preparation. New OS/2 and LAN Server
     tests. OS/2 and LAN Server instructor certification. More
     information.
     NOTE: This item is 316 lines long.
 
o  800 Phone Numbers                                            800nos
 
o  Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks             tmarks
 
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                       | Where to Find DSNEWS |
                       +----------------------+
 
On the World Wide Web
---------------------
 
DSNEWS is now available on the Internet World Wide Web through the IBM
Solution Developer Support home page. The URL for DSNEWS is
http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/library/dsnews/ .
 
On E-Mail and Bulletin Board Systems
------------------------------------
 
The monthly DSNEWS files are ZIPped into the file DSNymA.ZIP, where y =
last digit of year, and m = issue number represented as alpha (for
example, DSN5BA.ZIP is the 1995 second issue). DSNymA.ZIP contains:
-- This announcement file, DSNym1.ANN
-- The current month's contents list, DSNym.SMY
-- An annual cumulative list of contents, DSNy.CUM
-- The current month's ASCII newsletter, DSNym.ASC
 
The ZIPped files are posted on several e-mail and BBS systems:
o America Online, in the OS/2 forum, in the Newsletters library
o CompuServe, in OS2DF2 forum, *DAP library section 14
    and in OS2DF1 forum, OPEN FORUM library section 15
o Fidonet, in the OS2 Information file area, FWOS2INFO
o GEnie, in OS/2 Software Library 16
o Hitline mailbox (Switzerland), in file area 8
o IBM Canada BBS, in file area 35, OS/2 Programming
o IBM OS2BBS (TALKLink), in Software library, Newsletters section
o IBM Personal Computer Company BBS, in file area 11, OS/2 Programming
o Internet, via anonymous ftp from ftp.software.ibm.com, in directory
    /ps/products/os2/info/wnewsltr; or via Gopher from
    os2info.austin.ibm.com, in the OS/2 Information menu
o NIFTY-Serve (Japan), in FOS2 forum, library section 4
o Norloff's OS/2 Shareware BBS (1-703-385-4325 or
    telnet://bbs.os2bbs.com), in the OS/2 Periodicals file area
o OS2NET (Europe), on all OS2NET bulletin boards in Europe, usually in
    the DSNEWS download area
o PRODIGY, in the OS/2 Club topic's download library, in IBM Files
 
Note: If you cannot find files named dsn... (in lower case), look for
files named DSN... (in upper case).
 
Within IBM
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Within IBM, 1995 issues, in ASCII format, are in DSN5 PACKAGE in the
OS2TOOLS catalog, and 1994 issues are in DSN4 PACKAGE.
To obtain DSN5 PACKAGE, type:
   TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS GET DSN5 PACKAGE
To obtain DSN4 PACKAGE, type:
   TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS GET DSN4 PACKAGE
You can also request the packages by typing:
   REQUEST DSN5 FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1
and
   REQUEST DSN4 FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1
To subscribe to DSN5 PACKAGE, type
   TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS SUB DSN5 PACKAGE
 
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                  | Notice to Readers Outside the USA |
                  +-----------------------------------+
 
It is possible that the material in this newsletter may contain
references to, or information about, IBM products (machines and
programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your
country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean
that IBM intends to announce such products, programming, or services in
your country.
 
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                       +------------------------+
 
Your comments about this newsletter are important to us. Please send
your feedback to the editor of IBM SDO Developer Support News, Mike
Engelberg, at:
 
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       | SDO Announces Worldwide Solution Developer Program |      wwsdp
       +----------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations (SDO) announced a worldwide Solution
Developer Program (SDP) at the European Technical Interchange in Paris.
This program is designed to implement a worldwide strategy for
recruiting and supporting commercial solution developers, on all IBM
platforms.
 
The concept was introduced at the New Orleans Technical Interchange in
May. A model for implementation has been established and agreed upon
with the owners of existing IBM developer support programs. A Project
Office has been commissioned to work toward a January rollout, with
further enhancements planned throughout 1996 and 1997.
 
Framework for Developer Assistance
----------------------------------
 
SDP is a framework that ties together our current developer assistance
programs into one IBM program. This is the first step in transforming
the programs to a common appearance, as well as a more consistent set of
deliverables. Other enhancements include one worldwide registration form
on the SDO home page, and a new WWW format that allows access using a
single membership number.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Commercial developers for any IBM platform are encouraged to join as
many specialty programs as required, all with a single phone call. For
more information or to receive a membership application, please contact:
 
Solution Developer Hotline (US and Canada)      1-800-627-8363
Outside the U.S.                                1-770-835-9902
World Wide Web            http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/
 
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     | OS/2 Warp Application Compatibility Testing by NSTL |    testnstl
     +-----------------------------------------------------+
 
For a limited time, IBM is offering a no-fee program for solution
developers to help you improve the visibility of your DOS, Windows, and
OS/2 applications by having the National Software Testing Laboratory
(NSTL), an independent test lab, test your applications for
compatibility with OS/2 Warp. Once your applications pass NSTL testing,
IBM is also offering enhanced visibility and technical support for your
applications.
 
This testing program is an opportunity for you to display your OS/2 Warp
compatibility through a no-fee, no-risk offer. The program is available
worldwide for your applications in U.S. English offered for resale.
 
How the NSTL Testing Program Works
----------------------------------
 
The program works as follows:
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations will pay to have your product(s)
tested by the National Software Testing Lab (NSTL). If NSTL encounters a
variance, they will provide you with installation and configuration
parameters. These parameters will also be included on the Technical
Connection CD-ROM.
 
Once your applications pass NSTL testing, you agree to affix a
compatibility seal to your product package which states that the product
is "Ready for OS/2 Warp, NSTL Tested." This seal is identical to the
OS/2 Warp compatibility mark, with "NSTL Tested" below the bottom line.
 
What You Receive
----------------
 
Once your product passes NSTL testing, you will receive enhanced
visibility and technical support for your product(s), including:
 
o  Coverage about your tested product on the IBM Technical Connection
   CD-ROM. The Technical Connection CD provides your support team with
   tools to help in problem determination. It contains information about
   the latest products, service updates, and more than 275 books about
   OS/2-related products.
 
o  An IBM Technical Connection CD-ROM subscription at no charge
   throughout the remainder of 1995 and throughout 1996.
 
o  A special 800 telephone number to reach IBM technical support for
   your tested product(s) until year-end 1996.
 
o  Extra exposure from being featured on the Computer Reseller News Max
   CD-ROM, on the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page, on the
   Developer Connection CD-ROM, on the Technical Connection CD-ROM, and
   in various publications such as Byte and Business Week.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information, or to enroll in the NSTL testing program, call
1-800-285-2936 within the USA and Canada, or send a note to Reece
Grinnell, reece@vnet.ibm.com .  Outside the USA and Canada, contact your
local IBM Solution Developer Operations representative.
 
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              +--------------------------------------+
              | OS/2 Warp Entertainment Toolkit Beta |            etbeta
              +--------------------------------------+
 
IBM announces the availability of the beta version of the OS/2 Warp
Entertainment Toolkit on The Developer Connection for OS/2, Volume 8
(DevCon8). The beta has been distributed to the thousands of developers
who are members of the Developer Assistance Program (DAP).
 
Create Exciting Entertainment Titles
------------------------------------
 
The Toolkit offers new video, audio, joystick, and networking
enhancements from IBM that can help developers create exciting PC
entertainment titles for IBM's OS/2 Warp and build on the existing
resources in DevCon. DAP members receive tools, software technology, and
information quarterly on the DevCon CD-ROM for use in OS/2 Warp
development efforts.
 
"Developers want direct access to devices and cross-platform
capabilities," said Lloyd Webber, IBM Personal Software Products
worldwide games brand manager. "The OS/2 Warp Entertainment Toolkit
gives them those resources for developing sophisticated interactive PC
entertainment for the OS/2 market."
 
Several New Development Tools
-----------------------------
 
The Entertainment Toolkit offers the following capability improvements
in areas ranging from sound and imagery to player interaction:
 
o  OS/2 Warp Video offers enhanced software support to OS/2 digital
   video and PC entertainment programs through features like Direct
   Interface Video Extensions (DIVE) with full-screen support, Direct
   Access to Video Buffer, and 32-bit Virtual I/O. DIVE, an API in OS/2
   Warp, gives OS/2 applications direct access to PC video hardware,
   enabling developers to generate the high-speed graphics needed for
   today's advanced multimedia software. The DIVE graphics interface
   allows powerful, high-speed games and digital video applications to
   use a single high-speed API for such useful techniques as stretching
   (manipulating an image to fit any screen size), clipping (reusing a
   graphic in different areas of an application), and color conversion
   (dictating the color palettes used in the application).
 
o  OS/2 Warp 3D enables 3D graphics modeling and rendering to ensure
   maximum visual performance. IBM integrates the BRender Power
   Rendering System, a real-time, 3D graphics software by Argonaut
   Technologies Ltd., to meet the speed, size, scalability, flexibility,
   and power requirements of the most demanding 3D designers.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Audio features a direct audio interface that provides a
   high-speed audio alternative for applications, such as games, that
   cannot afford the more complex methods of synchronizing sound effects
   with actions. IBM also provides a musical instrument digital
   interface (MIDI) subsystem that produces the advantage of real-time
   processing of musical data within the driver itself.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Input offers a standard interface for OS/2 PC entertainment
   programmers who want to utilize a joystick with their products. OS/2
   Warp Input also eliminates the joystick response "flicker" effect
   seen in many DOS games running under OS/2.
 
o  OS/2 Warp Multiplayer Networking allows developers to write code that
   permits multiple players to play together and allows additional
   players to join the game in progress. The host computer will ensure
   that the visiting player's client is immediately updated with the
   game's status. Plus, all clients are informed of the presence of the
   new player across the network.
 
Additional ISV Support
----------------------
 
Developers can access the OS/2 Warp home page at
http://www.austin.ibm.com/os2games to receive tools, information, and
DevCon updates. Developers also can use the home page to provide
feedback and to sign up for free membership in DAP, which provides
technical support and assistance to developers working with OS/2.
 
The OS/2 Warp Entertainment Toolkit is expected to be complete in the
first quarter of 1996. The entire Toolkit will be available on DevCon,
and pieces of it will be available on the OS/2 Warp games home page.
 
To assist OS/2 developers, IBM also sponsors Solution Partnership
Centers located in San Mateo, Calif. and Waltham, Mass.  ISVs using the
centers have access to PC hardware and interaction with other software
developers, and receive technical support throughout the development
process in a lab environment.
 
OS/2 Warp Developer Support Grows
---------------------------------
 
Solution developer support of OS/2 Warp is growing. In 1995, 70 software
developers have announced development plans for more than 200 new native
OS/2 Warp applications on both Intel and PowerPC platforms, in addition
to the existing 2,500 OS/2 applications currently on the market. Nearly
3 million copies of OS/2 Warp have been sold since it was launched.
 
IBM Press Releases
------------------
 
IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page
at http://www.ibm.com .
 
The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of
prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter 99 at
the voice menu.
 
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             +-----------------------------------------+
             |   IBM Technical Support Discounts for   |         supcert
             | Certified OS/2 and LAN Server Engineers |
             +-----------------------------------------+
 
Certified OS/2 and LAN Server Engineers in the United States receive a
50 percent discount on each call to IBM Software Solutions Technical
Support for OS/2 and OS/2 LAN Server.
 
Discount Details
----------------
 
Following are the details of the technical support discount:
 
First: Don't forget to use your complimentary Getting Started period for
IBM Software Solutions Technical Support after your initial purchase of
OS/2. The Voice Response Unit at 1-800-992-4777 will guide you to that
support. You don't need to register for your annual per-incident
contract until your complimentary period has expired.
 
To register for your technical support discount as a certified
professional:
o  Call 1-800-992-4777.
o  Use the Voice Response Unit to select live technical support (the
   current path is 1-4-2).
o  Ask to speak to the Solutions Management Center (extension 31321).
o  Register for the annual per-incident contract for certified
   professional by providing the demographic data requested and your
   credit-card number.
o  Receive your customer number and PIN number.
 
Your customer number and PIN number are for your use when initiating
calls to the IBM Support Line for the OS/2 and OS/2 LAN Server products
at the 50 percent discounted contract price.
 
There will be no charge until you call with a problem. If your problem
is the result of a product defect, you will be refunded for the amount
of your call.
 
Per-Incident Contract Features
------------------------------
 
With your annual per-incident contract, you will receive:
o  Support Line for OS/2 and OS/2 LAN Server
o  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. access in your time zone
   (normal rates apply at all other times)
o  A 50 percent discount (currently, the undiscounted Support Line costs
   190 USD per incident)
 
Other Technical Support
-----------------------
 
You may receive your IBM Software Solutions Technical Support through
other service offerings available to companies and resellers. For
example, Support Family of Services consists of core offerings available
across all IBM platforms (S/390, AS/400, RS/6000, Networking Systems,
and Personal Systems), plus many additional support offerings including
Consult Line, House Call, Forum, and Alert. Certification may qualify
your company for up to a 10 percent discount on a Standard or a Premium
Support Line contract.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about IBM's Support Family of Services, call
1-800-799-7765.
 
For information about the certification process, call 1-800-IBM-4FAX
(1-800-426-4329) and request document number 2225. Also, request
document number 4675 to learn about a limited promotional offering to
help CNEs become OS/2 LAN Server Engineers.
 
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           +-----------------------------------------+
           | New OS/2 Stores in Maryland and Arizona |          storeos2
           | Seek Products from Solution Developers  |
           +-----------------------------------------+
 
Two new OS/2 stores in the USA are interested in reaching OS/2 solution
developers in order to carry their products.
 
Developers who want to market their OS/2 products through these stores
are encouraged to contact:
 
  Larry Yee                       Cory Hamasaki, technical advisor
  Computer COSMOS/2               Kiyo Design, Inc.
  7828 N. 19 Ave., suite 16       11 Annapolis St.
  Phoenix AZ 85021                Annapolis MD 21401
  1-602-864-7616                  1-410-280-1942
  cosmos2@indirect.com            hamasaki@capaccess.org
  (opened 20 July)                (opening 21 October)
 
========================================================================
 
                +--------------------------------+
                | DAP Tools Internet Name Change |              tooladdr
                +--------------------------------+
 
The Solution Developer Program (SDP) offers IBM internally developed
software tools to its membership. These DAP tools can be accessed
through CompuServe and the Internet.
 
Access Through Internet
-----------------------
 
The name of the DAP Tools Internet site has been changed from
dap.svo.com to dap.dfw.ibm.com. The internet protocol (IP) address
(192.203.134.5) remains unchanged.
 
SDP members can request access to DAP tools on the Internet via e-mail
to wwdap@vnet.ibm.com. The request should include SDP (DAP) ID, name,
company name, and e-mail address.
 
Access Through CompuServe
-------------------------
 
Members using CompuServe can download DAP tools from the private DAP
Library (Section 14) found in the OS2DF2 forum. SDP members can request
access to this library by entering GO DAPACCESS. If enrollment in the
program was done via CompuServe, access to the library was given
automatically.
 
========================================================================
 
         +---------------------------------------------+
         |       Presenters Solicited for 1996         |        96tipres
         | IBM Technical Interchange Elective Sessions |
         +---------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Technical Interchange is IBM's premier event for solution
developers across all the major operating system platforms -- OS/2, AIX,
AS/400, and S/390.
 
The 1995 Technical Interchange, held in New Orleans, was a huge success,
with over 3,600 attendees, 300 exhibitors, more than 300 elective
sessions (most of which were presented twice), and a customer
satisfaction rating of more than 97 percent.
 
We intend to surpass those numbers at the 1996 Technical Interchange, to
take place at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, from 22
through 26 April.
 
Speakers and Subjects
---------------------
 
We are currently planning the elective sessions for 1996, and we are
soliciting the best speakers and subjects. If you have an interesting,
appealing, technical presentation that you want to give at the 1996 IBM
Technical Interchange, we'd like to hear from you!
 
We're looking for session proposals that would excite you if you were an
attendee. Be creative in your session titles as well -- lure the
attendee in to hear what you've got to say. Most of all, remember that
our audience is technical, and they constantly tell us they want our
sessions to be very technical. You may even want to propose a more
advanced session to follow your introductory session.
 
We're also looking at adding pre-conference, half-day and full-day
tutorials. If you are interested in presenting a tutorial, let us know.
 
Please note that your indication of interest in presenting at the 1996
IBM Technical Interchange does not guarantee that you will be selected
to present.
 
Schedule for Indicating Interest
--------------------------------
 
Please indicate your interest in presenting at the 1996 Technical
Interchange by filling in the form below and returning it no later than
6 November 1995 to Marina Perryman, mperryman@vnet.ibm.com or via fax at
1-407-443-3858.
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                       Presentation Interest Form
                     1996 IBM Technical Interchange
                      Opryland Hotel, Nashville TN
                        22 through 26 April 1996
 
Session title __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
 
Operating platform(s) covered by this session:
 
   ___ OS/2   ___ AIX   ___ OS/400   ___ MVS   ___ VM   ___ VSE
 
Session track (please choose the most appropriate track):
 
   ___ Application development and tools
   ___ Client/server and open systems:
       ___ LAN Systems
       ___ DCE
       ___ Systems management
       ___ Other
   ___ Database
   ___ Device-driver development
   ___ Internationalization
   ___ Multimedia
   ___ Object technology
   ___ Operating systems
   ___ Product marketing
   ___ Other: __________________________________________________________
 
Session format:
 
   ___ Lecture
   ___ Lab/workshop/tutorial:
         Hardware requirements _________________________________________
                               _________________________________________
         Software requirements _________________________________________
                               _________________________________________
         Length of tutorial:   ___ half day   ___ full day
 
Session prerequisites (what the attendee should know or have attended
prior to taking this session): _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
 
Session objective (why this session should be on the agenda): __________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
 
Session level: ___ fundamental   ___ intermediate   ___ advanced
 
Session contact / speaker: _____________________________________________
Phone _____________________________ Fax ________________________________
E-mail userid __________________________________________________________
 
Session abstract: 50 words or less describing the session, including
session objectives and what is to be accomplished.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
 
               Return this filled-in form to:
                 Marina Perryman
                 fax 1-407-443-3858
                 Internet userid mperryman@vnet.ibm.com
               no later than 6 November 1995
 
========================================================================
 
                       +--------------------------+
                       | The DUDE is On the 'Net! |              netdude
                       +--------------------------+
 
You asked for it, and we heard you. Now, The DUDE -- the Driver
Developer Support BBS that has provided quality technical support and
timely information to OS/2 device-driver developers worldwide -- is
accessible via the Internet! This is especially exciting news for many
device-driver developers who are in Europe and in Asia/Pacific.
 
How to Access
-------------
 
To access the DUDE over the Internet, send an e-mail message to:
 
  sysop@thedude.bocaraton.ibm.com
 
More than ever before, The DUDE team has made it easier to get on-line
with The DUDE!
 
========================================================================
 
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
   | Catalog, Electronic, and CD Marketing Channels Available | svmpchan
   |      through Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships      |
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
 
You may already have seen the IBM Direct Desktop Software Catalog or the
IBM Expedited Software category on CompuServe. If you have, you probably
know what great additional channels they are for marketing your
applications. And ... there is more to come!
 
Small-Business CD
-----------------
 
IBM Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships (SVMP) is now signing up
vendors for a CD aimed at small businesses, to offer products of
interest to the lower end of the general business market.
 
It's Easy to Participate
------------------------
 
Would you like to participate with us in any of these channels? If so,
the requirements are fairly simple, and SVMP will take care of all the
contractual details. We will prepare a Software Reseller agreement that
gives us the rights to remarket your products in the catalog, on
CompuServe, or possibly on the small-business CD that is under
development.
 
Prerequisites for Participation
-------------------------------
 
o  To participate in the catalog or CD, you should have a 32-bit-enabled
   product that runs on OS/2 and is available today.
 
o  For the small-business CD, you should have suitable demonstration or
   other marketing materials.
 
o  To participate on CompuServe, you should have a forum or userid to
   which technical questions can be directed.
 
Vendors Already Signed Up
-------------------------
 
Already there are around 40 vendors signed up for the various channels
-- OS/2 products like Stacker, GammaTech Utilities, Mesa/2,
PartitionMagic, Applause, Sytos Premium, and many more, including games
and personal productivity applications.
 
How to Sign Up
--------------
 
Let's get your application in the program! Contact us, and we'll put
together a strategy as soon as possible.
 
     Nancy Widman                   Marcia Courtemanche
     1-914-642-5079                 1-914-642-4406
     nwidman@vnet.ibm.com           marcia@vnet.ibm.com
========================================================================
 
            +-----------------------------------------+
            | World Wide Web Forum Ad Invites Techies |         ootalkad
            |     to Talk with IBM OO Experts         |
            +-----------------------------------------+
 
A new ad for publication in select magazines invites those with an
interest in C/C++ programming, especially the highly technical and
influential workstation developer communities, to ask the burning
questions of IBM object-oriented experts during monthly forums on the
World Wide Web.
 
The ad's headline reads:
 
  Kevin invented automatic 16/32-bit thunking.
  Bob is an architect of IBM Open Class.
  Lee co-wrote the book on the technical use of C++.
  And they're all dropping by for a conversation.
 
IBM Participants through December
---------------------------------
 
October's guests on the forum are John Vlissides (IBM Hawthorne) and Rod
Smith (RTP), who'll be talking about design patterns and visual
programming. Kevin Stoodley (Toronto) and Bob Love (RTP) are November's
guests, and will discuss "Writing Efficient C++ Code" and "Class Library
Design." In December, Lee Nackman (Hawthorne) and Christina Lau
(Toronto) will chat about "Incremental C++" and "SOM Programming."
 
Where to Find the Ad
--------------------
 
The ad is planned for the following publications:
 
o  Byte
o  C/C++ Users Journal
o  C++ Report
o  Communications of the ACM
o  Computerworld
o  DBMS
o  Dr. Dobb's Journal
o  Dr. Dobb's Journal Website
o  Government Computer News
o  Information Week
o  Infoworld -- Application Development Demographic
o  Journal of Object-Oriented Programming
o  Microsoft Systems Journal
o  Object Magazine
o  PC Week -- Application Development Edition
o  Software Development
o  Windows Technical Journal
o  UNIX Review
o  Windows Sources
 
========================================================================
 
        +-------------------------------------------------+
        | OS/2 Warp Server Beta Initial Customer Reaction |     servbeta
        |   Enthusiastic; IBM Distributes 12,000 Copies   |
        +-------------------------------------------------+
 
Between 28 August and 15 September, IBM distributed 12,000 copies of the
beta version of OS/2 Warp Server to testers worldwide, making it the
largest beta program for any IBM Personal Software Products server
product. The beta is receiving outstanding initial response from
testers, including customers, analysts, VARs, system integrators, and
consultants.
 
Unimpressed with Windows NT and Windows 95
------------------------------------------
 
"I was using NT 3.5 on my server but was not impressed. It dumps people
off the network and its interface is not truly object-oriented. Neither
is Windows 95. It's clumsy and unstable," said Christopher McCarthy,
software development manager at Gemmac, Inc.  "When I heard that OS/2
Warp Server was coming out, I decided to try it. Its interface is more
intuitive, and so far everything is running just the way I had hoped. I
don't plan on switching back to NT."
 
Beta Also Available to BESTeam Members
--------------------------------------
 
The OS/2 Warp Server beta has also been made available to IBM Business
Enterprise Solutions Team (BESTeam) members. It is the first time that
BESTeam members have been actively included in a broad-scale beta
program. BESTeam is IBM's desktop software recruitment and support
program for value-added resellers, network integrators, and consultants.
 
"OS/2 Warp Server is going to make IBM even more competitive in the
market," said Bill Allred, vice president and national sales director of
Compu Electronics, a mid-size VAR and BESTeam member. "In its
integration of OS/2 Warp and tried-and-true LAN Server 4.0, Warp Server
offers a complete network operating system that leapfrogs any in the
marketplace today."
 
"We couldn't be more thrilled about the OS/2 Warp Server beta program,"
said Phil Powers, director of marketing for LAN Systems, IBM Personal
Software Products. "We have shipped twice as many beta copies as
originally planned for this timeframe, and are receiving high praise
from large and small business beta testers and from resellers and
industry analysts."
 
Business Server for Small and Large Enterprises
-----------------------------------------------
 
OS/2 Warp Server is IBM's business server solution for customers ranging
from small businesses to large enterprises. It provides an integrated
platform for the growing application server environment, as well as a
complete set of traditional file and print services, by combining the
battle-tested OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 with a wealth of functional
enhancements in system management, backup, remote access, and advanced
print function. OS/2 Warp Server also supports multiple clients,
including OS/2 Warp, DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT.
 
Beta-Tester Reactions
---------------------
 
"I believe that Warp Server has great potential in the market," said
R. J. Sakakeeney, director of field research at The Aberdeen Group.
"Based on this beta and the product road map I've seen, it appears that
Warp Server will provide a great platform for both the file and print
and growing application server arena."
 
Other beta-tester reactions include:
 
o  "IBM has done it! The automatic installation in OS/2 Warp Server
   makes it easy for a LAN administrator to start the installation, walk
   away to do other things, and come back to find everything installed,"
   said Bill Howey, senior systems consultant at AVCO Financial Services
   Corp. "It has the best GUI tools for a network administrator."
 
o  "I'm impressed that such an industrial-strength, high-end tool is
   being brought down to the user level," said Keith Grey. "I like the
   progress I've seen over the past two years, advancing a top-to-bottom
   and horizontal-to-vertical vision to make things work together on
   open systems. It's what I'm banking on professionally and personally
   as the way to go."
 
o  "I'm very impressed with the installation routine. It's the easiest
   installation I've done with an OS/2 product," said Jason Jeremias,
   with a Big Six accounting firm. "I'm also surprised this is a beta
   version, it seems very stable."
 
Complementing IBM's Family of Scalable Network Solutions
--------------------------------------------------------
 
Following on the heels of OS/2 Warp Connect, IBM's network client
operating system, OS/2 Warp Server complements IBM's family of scalable
network solutions to meet any size customer need. Now in beta cycle,
OS/2 Warp Server is expected to be generally available in the first
quarter of 1996.
 
========================================================================
 
   +---------------------------------------------------------+
   | Four Million Candles on OS/2 Warp's First Birthday Cake |  candle4m
   +---------------------------------------------------------+
 
Since exploding the hourglass one year ago to launch OS/2 Warp with
events in New York, London, and Sydney, IBM has chalked up impressive
results around the world. Nearly four million copies of OS/2 Warp have
been sold in the last year, and more than 125 software developers have
announced plans to offer new native OS/2 applications, adding to the
2,500 OS/2 applications on the market today.
 
Keeping the Promise
-------------------
 
When OS/2 Warp was announced last year, IBM made a promise to deliver a
family of products based on the OS/2 Warp cornerstone. That promise has
been kept, as IBM has delivered OS/2 Warp for Windows (red spine) and
non-Windows (blue spine) users; OS/2 Warp Connect and its AttachPak for
small workgroups and autonomous departments; the OS/2 Warp Family FunPak
games and entertainment package; the beta version of OS/2 Warp Connect
(PowerPC Edition); the beta version of OS/2 Warp Server; the beta
version of OS/2 Directory and Security Services; and the beta version of
OS/2 Warp Entertainment Toolkit for developers.
 
More Worldwide Milestones
-------------------------
 
Major OS/2 successes worldwide during recent months include:
 
o  September 1995: Banca Commerciale Italiana (Comit) in Italy
   announces the start of its rollout of a leading-edge banking
   information system based on OS/2 to more than 10,000 users.
 
o  September 1995: Sumitomo Bank in Japan purchases 400 OS/2 licenses to
   serve their 3,000 desktop clients as part of a joint client system
   integration project with NEC to manage its domestic credit online
   system.
 
o  September 1995: QBE Insurance in Australia, one of the largest
   general insurance companies in the country, announces plans to
   install OS/2 Warp in over 70 branches nationwide.
 
o  September 1995: In the first weeks after it begins selling PCs
   preloaded with Windows95, German PC manufacturer Vobis reports 50
   percent of its sales are of systems preloaded with OS/2 Warp.
 
o  September 1995: NEC begins preloading its version of OS/2 Warp on its
   PC in Japan.
 
o  September 1995: NationsBank starts second major regional development
   of its Model Banking system, a cross-state, OS/2-based client/server
   application. Phase II sees up to 2,500 OS/2 clients and 400 servers
   brought online in Florida, joining the 1700 clients and 250 servers
   already in use throughout Georgia.
 
o  August 1995: Compaq announces the availability of OS/2 Warp and OS/2
   LAN Server 4.0 on SmartStart 2.3, the newest version of its preloaded
   tool for integrating and installing server software.
 
o  August 1995: Chinese Ministry of Electronics Industry signs a
   Statement to use OS/2 Warp and endorses it as a preferred product --
   the first time China's MEI has endorsed a software product.
 
o  June 1995: Data Control Informatica, an educational services firm in
   Brazil, orders 100,000 copies of OS/2 Warp to distribute through 47
   schools across Brazil for training PC users.
 
o  June 1995: Wachovia Corporation, one of North Carolina's largest
   banks, invests 30 million USD to standardize on an OS/2 Warp-based
   retail system network throughout 500 branches.
 
o  May 1995: Japan's telecommunications giant NTT Corporation buys
   20,000 OS/2 licenses, and commits to an additional 20,000 to be
   rolled out through 1997.
 
More Awards
-----------
 
OS/2 Warp has picked up 23 awards since its release last year, including
InfoWorld Readers' Choice Product of the Year, PC Magazine Number 1 for
User Satisfaction, PC World Product of the Year, Byte Readers Choice
Software Product of the Year, and the just-announced Best Operating
System of the Year at the UK Computing Awards for Excellence. In total,
OS/2 has won 70 industry awards since December 1992, including editor's
choice awards, user awards, and technical awards.
 
A Great Year for OS/2 Warp
--------------------------
 
"It's been a great year for Warp," said Dan Lautenbach, IBM vice
president, Personal Software Products division. "Our installed base is
growing, with 10 million OS/2 users worldwide, in markets from small
office and home users to large corporations with multiple-processor
machines. We have aggressive plans for OS/2 Warp in 1996 as we continue
to enhance this powerful and robust product family."
 
IBM News Releases
-----------------
 
IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page
at http://www.ibm.com .
 
The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of
prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329)
and enter 99 at the voice menu.
 
========================================================================
 
               +-------------------------------------+
               |      New, Secure Versions of        |          nsvwebex
               | Internet Connection Family Products |
               +-------------------------------------+
 
The latest additions to IBM's Internet Connection software family will
enable companies to encrypt Internet transactions and to better protect
internal networks with firewall software as they explore new business
opportunities on the information superhighway.
 
Several New Internet Connection Additions
-----------------------------------------
 
These additions include:
 
o  A new, secure version of the WebExplorer for OS/2 Warp
 
o  The IBM Internet Connection Secure Server for OS/2 Warp
 
o  The Internet Connection Secure Server for AIX
 
o  An enhanced version of the Internet Connection Secured Network
   Gateway
 
o  An enhanced version of the Internet Connection for OS/2 Warp
 
o  An enhanced version of the Internet Connection for Windows
 
"Businesses of all kinds are considering the immense opportunity that
the Internet offers, but are reluctant to take the plunge until they
feel they can do so in a planned, secure manner. The Internet Connection
family gives our customers that reassurance, freeing them to explore a
whole new world of possibilities," said Lois Dimpfel, vice president,
Networking Software Products, IBM Networking Software Division.
 
Meeting Security Needs
----------------------
 
The Internet is evolving as a means for conducting electronic commerce,
and the new IBM secure servers and OS/2 Warp client are superbly
positioned to meet customer security needs. The IBM Internet Connection
servers and client support both of the emerging security technologies --
Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (S-HTTP) and Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) -- to provide customers with maximum flexibility.
 
New OS/2 Warp Client and Secure Servers
---------------------------------------
 
The new version of the Internet Connection for OS/2 Warp, the first
Internet client to be included at no charge in an operating system, adds
security support to an Internet application suite that has won generous
praise in its first year of availability. OS/2 Magazine recently chose
the Internet Connection for OS/2 Warp as a winner in its editors' choice
awards.
 
The Internet Connection family of client software was also enhanced last
week. The Internet Connection for OS/2 Warp, provided at no charge as
part of the Warp BonusPak, now includes table support, streaming
graphics, an integrated news function, and other enhancements through
HyperText Markup Language (HTML) 3.0 extensions. These enhancements
will also be available in the secure version.
 
The Internet Connection for Windows was enhanced with improved
performance, additional graphic viewers, audio players, and other
features.
 
IBM's new web server software provides unmatched scalability for
customers. The OS/2 Warp version can run on cost-effective desktop
systems sold in retail outlets, while the AIX version runs on highly
scalable RISC System/6000 platforms.
 
Both the IBM Internet Connection Secure Server for OS/2 Warp and the
Internet Connection Secure Server for AIX were designed to be quickly
and easily configured using any industry-standard browser. The
installation and configuration is menu-based, and includes online help
designed to help an administrator make the correct choice.
 
The new Internet Connection secure servers and clients allow businesses
and their customers to conduct transactions over the 'net, knowing that
the data is protected. For example, an auto-parts supplier might create
a secure web server containing its catalog, including high-quality
images of the items, along with the ability to place an order.  A
customer would use the Internet Connection secure client -- or an
S-HTTP- or SSL-compliant client from another vendor -- to browse the
online catalog, order a part, and pay for it with an encrypted credit
card number.
 
Enhanced Secured Network Gateway
--------------------------------
 
A new version of IBM's Secured Network Gateway, a software product
generally known as an Internet "firewall", today joins the Internet
Connection product family. Formerly part of the NetSP product family,
the Secured Network Gateway operates on an AIX platform to protect a
corporation's internal enterprise network resources from Internet
intruders, while allowing legitimate traffic to flow through the
firewall.
 
The Internet Connection Secured Network Gateway offers a number of
advanced features, including: proxy server, SOCKS servers, filters, and
domain name service.
 
Among several features added to the new version is support for AIX
version 4.13, in addition to AIX version 3.25. The new operating system
support offers customers the option to run the Secured Network Gateway
on PowerPC hardware.
 
Another key feature of the new version is data encryption. Data can
safely flow between two firewalls across a public network. The firewall
encrypts IP data packets, creating a private "IP tunnel" from one secure
internal network to another.
 
The new secure IP tunnels could be used for a company with the Secured
Network Gateway installed at its various sites to safely and confidently
transmit sensitive financial data from a branch office over the Internet
to corporate headquarters. Customers could also use the new feature to
securely administer a firewall from a remote location.
 
Internet Connection Directions
------------------------------
 
Just as the Internet itself continues to expand phenomenally, the
Internet Connection family, now consisting of seven generally available
products, will also grow. Current product plans call for additional web
clients on a number of platforms, and web server software for OS/400,
MVS, and selected non-IBM systems.
 
"We don't intend to just keep pace with the market; we intend to be the
pacesetter," said IBM's Dimpfel. "IBM has worldwide reach and strengths
like no other company. The IBM Global Network, robust software products,
IBM services and gateway software to link with existing business systems
using DB2 and CICS -- all this means that customers don't have to deal
with patching together solutions from a collection of vendors."
 
Network-Centric Computing: Computing Anywhere, Anytime
------------------------------------------------------
 
The Internet Connection product family is a component of IBM's
imperative to provide people and organizations with network-centric
computing, a new model that combines networking software, network
services, and computing devices to facilitate computing anywhere,
anytime.
 
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops, and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including networking systems, software, computing systems, storage
devices, and microelectronics.
 
Pricing and Availability
------------------------
 
The secure server software for OS/2 Warp is priced at 2,999 USD for the
first license, with additional licenses available for 2,699 USD each.
 
The AIX secure server software is 4,999 USD for the first license, and
4,499 USD for an additional license.
 
The Internet Connection Secured Network Gateway is priced at 9,999 USD
for the first license, with additional licenses available for 8,999 USD.
 
The new secure WebExplorer for OS/2 Warp costs 39 USD per copy, and
pricing of the enhanced IBM Internet Connection for Windows has been
reduced to 59 USD.
 
Both secure servers and the secure Web Explorer for OS/2 Warp will be
generally available in December 1995. The new version of the Secured
Network Gateway will be available in October.
 
Security Questions and Answers
------------------------------
 
Q1:  What is this "security" you keep referring to, and how does it
work?
 
A1:  In order to transact credit purchases over the Internet, a customer
using a client to make a purchase wants to be sure that sensitive
information, such as a credit card number, is being sent to the intended
recipient server, and not an impersonator. The recipient server, on the
other hand, wants to be certain that it is getting information from the
"person" (client) that it thinks it is doing business with. To this end,
the parties involved in the transaction need to "authenticate" the true
identities of each other. They also want to be sure that information
they exchange is sent "privately", and is not being intercepted by an
unintended recipient as it is routed through the network.
 
To accomplish the privacy goal, a technology called encryption is used
to "scramble" the information being sent between the two parties. The
sending party scrambles the information by using a mathematical "key" to
mix up and compress it. The receiving party uses the same key to
unscramble and decompress it, and then confirms receipt. As long as both
parties are comfortable that the key they are using is "secure", or
unknown to others, they are assured that no other parties can interpret
the information even if they were able to intercept it.
 
The authentication goal is achieved by the exchange of "digital
signature" certificates issued by a certification authority after
identification of the requesting party is thoroughly established and
guaranteed by the bonded authority. In addition, as long as both parties
are comfortable that the encryption key they are using is "secure", or
unknown to others, they can also feel sure that it is only the intended
party which confirmed reception.
 
The two most widely used authentication and encryption implementations
used today are the emerging industry standards called Secure Hypertext
Transport Protocol (S-HTTP) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
 
Encryption and Firewalls
------------------------
 
Q2:  Why do I need encryption when I already a have a secure firewall
that has never been broken? Can I do away with the firewall if I enable
encryption?
 
A2:  Firewalls protect access to or from a network. S-HTTP and SSL
encryption and authentication implementations protect the data used in
application transactions. Therefore, firewalls are still necessary to
protect all of the other applications and systems in your network that
are not being secured at the data level with either S-HTTP or SSL.
 
Compatibility with Other Vendors
--------------------------------
 
Q3:  Are the new IBM Servers compatible with Clients from other
vendors?
 
A3:  IBM Internet Connection Clients and Servers use industry standard
and de facto standard protocols, and are compatible with all products
that also comply. These standards include:
 
o  TCP/IP
o  HTML 2.0
o  Subset of HTML 3.0
o  CGI 1.1
o  HTTP 1.0
o  S-HTTP
o  SSL
 
Proprietary Encryption Techniques
---------------------------------
 
Q4:  Is encryption technology proprietary, or are there standards that
enable customers to use secure products and still maintain flexibility
in their networks?
 
A4:  Encryption, or the mathematical models used to do the scrambling
and unscrambling, is proprietary in that several models have been
developed to accomplish the scrambling. The model that RSA Data Services
developed has been widely accepted as the most difficult to "factor", or
to break by reverse mathematical logic. Product vendors are using the
RSA technology more than any other.
 
Standards apply to the methods used to implement, or exploit, the
encryption technology, rather than to the encryption model itself. There
are two industry-adopted methods for doing this today, but neither is a
formal standard as yet: Secure Hypertext Transport Protocol (S-HTTP),
and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). HTTP is the fundamental protocol for
transporting the graphic/text and hypermedia pages that the Web is
famous for. IBM Internet Connection Servers will support both of these
methods.
 
Implementation Differences
--------------------------
 
Q5:  Why two implementation methods? What's the difference between them?
 
A5:  S-HTTP was developed concurrently, but independently, of SSL. It
can be enabled, or not, for each client/server transmission, or portion
of a transaction. It also allows for authentication and encryption to be
applied independently. S-HTTP thus is granular, and provides a high
degree of flexibility in securing transactions.
 
SSL has been available in secure products since late 1994, and has been
adopted by several vendors over time. SSL is an end-to-end method that
encrypts data transmitted between two application interfaces, or
sockets, such as the Web client and server interfaces. It is enabled
between these two end-points once, and everything transmitted between
them is encrypted from then on. Therefore, encryption must be utilized
on a blanket-coverage basis between the two sockets. This means that all
transmissions between those sockets will assume the systems and time
resources required to accomplish the encryption process.
 
Q6:  Why is IBM offering security in both the S-HTTP and SSL
implementations?
 
A6:  SSL has been available for some time, and has an installed base
which dictates its support. With the greater flexibility and
granularity of S-HTTP, however, the promise of S-HTTP is clear.
Consequently, we feel that both will be significant in the industry. In
fact, it is entirely conceivable that a given customer may implement
both methods in the same network. In that case, they may also desire to
have each client and server enabled for simultaneous support of base
HTTP, S-HTTP, and SSL transmissions. The new IBM secure client and
server products provide this simultaneous operation mode capability.
 
Appropriateness of Each Implementation
--------------------------------------
 
Q7:  In what specific circumstances is S-HTTP more appropriate than SSL,
or vice-versa?
 
A7:  S-HTTP offers greater flexibility in security for complex
requirements such as when security between two end-points is desired
only occasionally; when only one of the security features is desired on
a particular transmission; or when security is desired to be enabled on
a server for only a limited Client group. Because of this granularity,
S-HTTP may also be more appropriate when overall system performance is a
primary concern, because selective use of encryption can reduce system
utilization and response times significantly. SSL, with its blanket
coverage of all transmissions between two enabled sockets, will always
apply encryption, even to nonsensitive information, and will always
utilize the systems resources and time to do so.
 
Export Limitations
------------------
 
Q8:  I understand there are limitations on exporting cryptographic
technologies like S-HTTP and SSL. Does IBM plan to distribute its secure
client and server products outside North America?
 
A8:  There are indeed restrictions. IBM will provide an export version
of the products, as well as a North American version, in order to comply
with these restrictions.
 
Compatibility with Windows 95
-----------------------------
 
Q9:  Is the IBM Internet Connection for Windows compatible with Windows
95?
 
A9:  Windows 95 has changed many of the operating system functions used
by the IBM Internet Connection for Windows. Consequently, some of the
functions available in the Windows 3.1 environment are not yet supported
under Windows 95. The Internet applications are compatible and will
operate in a Windows 95 environment. Customers can choose the
Application Install option to install the applications on a Windows 95
system with an existing TCP/IP stack, such as the one that ships with
Windows 95. In this case, the customer would not have point-and-click
access to the Internet or the Internet Launchpad interface provided with
the IBM Internet Connection for Windows.
 
IBM intends to provide full IBM Internet Connection for Windows
compatibility on Windows 95 systems in the near future.
 
IBM Server Performance
----------------------
 
Q10: What is the performance of the new IBM Servers?
 
A10: Comprehensive performance data is not yet available. Early tests
indicate that the IBM Server for AIX performs at levels equivalent to
high-capacity UNIX servers currently available in the industry, and that
the IBM Server for OS/2 Warp will perform at typical medium-capacity
server levels. IBM will publish performance information as it becomes
available.
 
Proxy Support
-------------
 
Q11: Do the IBM Servers have proxy support?
 
A11: Yes. Both the AIX and the OS/2 servers can act as a proxy for HTTP,
FTP, and Gopher requests, and can provide local caching of pages and
files to minimize response times for subsequent requests of these items.
In addition, the proxy server can be set up as a gateway to provide user
anonymity from the Internet, and it can also be utilized as a simple
firewall to prevent intrusion of the local domain from the Internet.
 
========================================================================
 
       +-+-------------------------------------------------+
       | OS/2 Directory and Security Services Beta Program |     dssbeta
       +---------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM will begin beta testing for its Directory and Security Services
(DSS) for OS/2 LAN Server 4.0.
 
The shipping version of DSS will allow more users to easily and securely
access distributed network resources on an OS/2 Warp Server network. DSS
will integrate LAN Server 4.0 file and print sharing capabilities with
open, scalable networking features based on industry-standard technology
from Open Software Foundation (OSF) Distributed Computing Environment
(DCE) Version 1.1. The beta is scheduled to be distributed to testers in
October.
 
"Customers want completely secure, multiplatform, enterprise networks,"
said Art Olbert, vice president of LAN Systems, IBM's Personal Software
Products division. "By combining IBM's server operating systems and DCE
technology, the new Directory and Security Services enables customers to
build integrated distributed networks to fill this critical need."
 
DSS complements IBM's family of scalable, network solutions to meet any
size of customer needs. For small businesses and large enterprises,
these products include OS/2 Warp Connect, AttachPak, LAN Server 4.0, and
the recently introduced OS/2 Warp Server, currently in beta testing.
"With this new server product, IBM continues to assert itself as the
preeminent provider of market-leading network system offerings for
companies of all sizes," added Olbert.
 
Easier Administration of Larger Networks
----------------------------------------
 
DSS broadens the scope of OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 and Warp Server by
allowing seamless access for thousands of users and resources. With DSS,
users can access such resources as applications, files, printers, and
modems, anywhere in the distributed environment. DSS also benefits the
network administrator who can more easily manage a large number of
users. It also simplifies user access by eliminating the need for
multiple domain IDs and passwords.
 
DSS can integrate distinct workgroups into an enterprise network over a
wide geographical area. Resources can be maintained locally, remotely,
or centrally, allowing more flexibility in network administration. For
example, in companies with branch offices that have limited or no system
support, regional administrators can take over the network maintenance.
For companies with multiple domains, DSS can provide central
administration control and a global view of users and resources.
 
For large organizations that use groups to differentiate departments or
lines of business, the expanded grouping capability of DSS is also
critical. DSS increases the number of groups possible on each server, as
well as the number of individuals within a group. Therefore, customized
groups can be created based on operating needs, and more users can be
given easier resource access.
 
Multiplatform Support
---------------------
 
The final DSS product will provide a single, logical network view of
users on OS/2, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.x, and DOS file and
print client systems, as well as DCE-based client machines. Through this
global view, the administrator can make multiplatform user modifications
such as changes to user passwords and network privileges. As a result,
DSS interoperability protects customers' current system investments and
eases the administration of a heterogeneous environment.
 
Since many companies have made investments in a variety of different
computing platforms, network integration is a key concern. To address
this issue, DSS provides multiplatform integration and support for
transparent, secure access to other systems in multi-vendor,
multi-location networks. Systems supporting OSF DCE Version 1.1,
including users of Hewlett-Packard (HP) or Digital Equipment Corporation
(Digital), can be added to the DSS database. HP or Digital DCE servers
can also be viewed on the network, resulting in multi-vendor resource
access by any DCE clients. To that end, IBM recently announced the
availability of its OS/2 DCE client and server beta, which will allow
customers to integrate PC LAN clients and servers into a DCE network.
 
Specialized Security Support
----------------------------
 
DSS provides secure information and resource access based on the DCE
security architecture. DCE architecture implements three key security
concepts, including authentication, encryption, and authorization.
 
Kerberos third-party authentication, a DCE feature, is more
sophisticated than a basic password scheme. Third-party authentication
provides a trusted security server capable of authenticating both the
client and server. The DSS security server stores user passwords and
ensures that passwords never have to pass over the network. During
logon, the password is used to generate an encrypted key. The encrypted
key, which is passed back and forth to the server, changes periodically
and makes this scheme even more secure than an encrypted password
network. Finally, user authorization is established to determine which
access privileges the various clients have on the network, providing
total, end-to-end system confidence.
 
Building on Award-Winning Ease of Use
-------------------------------------
 
DSS integrates with the award-winning, easy-to-use OS/2 LAN Server 4.0
by extending the graphical user interface and drag-and-drop system
management tools such as adding users to a group account. Because DSS
inherits server operating system icons and menus, customers will simply
view DSS functions as new features added to OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 or Warp
Server. As a result, customers can use existing LAN Server knowledge,
saving time and money on retraining.
 
Increased Productivity and Performance
--------------------------------------
 
DSS can be replicated, and multiple copies of the registry and directory
databases can exist on the network. This benefits companies with remote
locations that experience connection problems, or organizations that
encounter line overloading due to multiple access requests.
 
With several replicated servers on the network, DSS automatically
balances the workload by sending requests to other servers when the
primary database is overloaded. In addition, having copies at remote
offices increases availability to users, helping companies gain a
performance advantage by saving time if lines go down. Replicated
servers can provide maximum availability and reduce calls to the
administrator when users can't access network resources.
 
Installation Made Easy
----------------------
 
DSS provides an "Easy" install path to simplify installation by
minimizing the choices the administrator must make. The final product
will offer a "Tailored" install, which will allows users to customize
the network during the installation procedure.
 
DSS also provides easy-to-use, smart migration tools. DSS migration
tools take existing LAN Server directory and security databases and
merge them into the DSS databases. Plus, when migrating or merging
multiple LAN Server domains, DSS will locate common names and alert the
administrator, so that new IDs can be assigned and problems can be
avoided with similar user names. This allows flexibility in domain
migration and simplifies administration.
 
Support for Application Developers
----------------------------------
 
DSS enables software vendors and corporate developers to more easily
develop distributed applications by using familiar LAN Server procedure
calls. In addition, because DSS contains a combination of DCE and OS/2
LAN Server 4.0 APIs, most existing OS/2 LAN Server applications will run
on the distributed network. Plus, due to the open availability of DCE
APIs, developers can write distributed applications that work on any DCE
platform, thus increasing the market potential for their products.
 
Availability
------------
 
The Directory and Security Services beta will be available for the
combination of OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp at no charge. DSS
will be available for OS/2 Warp Server after the final product ships in
early 1996.
 
Applications for the beta package are currently being accepted via
e-mail at majordomo@austin.ibm.com and must include the following two
lines: "get ls-dirsec order.frm" and then "end."
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information, contact Rodney James at rodneyj@vnet.ibm.com .
 
========================================================================
 
              +---------------------------------------+
              | IBM LAN Server 4.0 Packages Promotion |          lanpack
              +---------------------------------------+
 
In Brief ...
------------
 
o  For a limited time only, IBM is offering packages of LAN Server and
   OS/2 Warp products at promotional prices.
 
o  Customers participating in the Software Advantage program for
   workstations are eligible for this promotion.
 
o  Eligible products must be acquired no later than 31 January 1996.
 
Description
-----------
 
For a limited time only, IBM is offering packages of LAN Server and OS/2
Warp products at promotional prices.
 
Customers will be able to order LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and OS/2 Warp
with WIN-OS/2, or LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp with WIN-OS/2
together in a value package.
 
Customers participating in the Software Advantage program for
workstations are eligible for this promotion.
 
Eligible products must be acquired on or after 9 October 1995, but no
later than 31 January 1996.
 
Ordering Information
--------------------
 
Orders for LAN Server 4.0 Packages can be obtained by calling IBM Direct
at 1-800-3IBM-OS2 (1-800-342-6672) or through authorized remarketers. To
qualify, all customer orders must be processed through these
distribution channels.
 
If you are a commercial, state or local government, or education
customer, you can participate. If you are a federal government customer,
call 1-800-333-6705 or 1-301-564-7970 to determine eligibility.
 
This promotion is available only in the United States and Puerto Rico.
 
IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.
 
Charges
-------
 
The contents of the value package, the equivalent suggested retail price
(SRP) value, and promotion price appear below. Each package consists of
one license of LAN Server Entry or Advanced plus one license of OS/2
Warp with WIN-OS/2.
 
ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS
 
                                        Part       Promotion   SRP
Description                             Number     Price       Value
 
LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp
  with WIN-OS/2, on 3.5-inch diskettes  28H0040     599 USD     764 USD
 
LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp
  with WIN-OS/2, on CD-ROM              28H0041     599         764
 
LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and OS/2 Warp
  with WIN-OS/2, on 3.5-inch diskettes  28H0042   1,299       1,944
 
LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and OS/2 Warp
  wtih WIN-OS/2, on CD-ROM              28H0043   1,299       1,944
 
ADDITIONAL LICENSES
 
                                        Part       Promotion   SRP
Description                             Number     Price       Value
 
LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp
 with WIN-OS/2, with Certificate        28H0044     549 USD     694 USD
 
LAN Server 4.0 Entry and OS/2 Warp
 with WIN-OS/2, without Certificate     28H0045     549         694
 
LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and OS/2 Warp
 with WIN-OS/2, with Certificate        28H0046   1,249       1,834
 
LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and OS/2 Warp
 with WIN-OS/2, without Certificate     28H0047   1,249       1,834
 
You cannot combine this promotion with any other discount or allowance.
If you have a volume or special-bid commitment, you can take advantage
of this promotion or your volume/special-bid discount. Products
acquired under this promotion will count toward your commitment.
 
========================================================================
 
          +----------------------------------------------+
          | Price Reductions for TCP/IP Version 2.0 for  |      tcpprice
          |    OS/2 and TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS     |
          +----------------------------------------------+
 
IBM announces decreases in one-time charges for TCP/IP Version 2.0 for
OS/2, and for TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS. The old and new charges
follow.
 
TCP/IP Version 2.0 for OS/2
---------------------------
 
                                                            One-Time
Program    Feature                                          Charge (USD)
Number     Number  Order Type                               Old   New
 
5805-AAR   5547    Base Package
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         189   139
5805-AAR   5551    Extended Networking Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         159   119
5805-AAR   5636    OSF/Motif Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         159   119
5805-AAR   5583    Asia/Pacific Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         219   159
5805-AAR   5586    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         115    85
5805-AAR   5681    Domain Name Server Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         409   299
5805-AAR   5563    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         459   329
5805-AAR   5652    DOS/Windows Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                          69    49
5805-AAR   5668    Application Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2                         145   105
 
5802-AAR   6809    Base Package
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      159   119
5802-AAR   6810    Extended Networking Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      145   105
5802-AAR   5648    OSF/Motif Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      145   105
5802-AAR   7011    Asia/Pacific Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      199   145
5802-AAR   7012    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate       85    65
5802-AAR   5637    Domain Name Server Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      369   269
5802-AAR   7328    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      409   299
5802-AAR   7041    DOS/Windows Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate       65    45
5802-AAR   5650    Application Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license with certificate      129    95
 
5802-AAR   0205    Base Package
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   159   119
5802-AAR   0206    Extended Networking Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   145   105
5802-AAR   0209    OSF/Motif Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   145   105
5802-AAR   0210    Asia/Pacific Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   199   145
5802-AAR   0211    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate    85    65
5802-AAR   0212    Domain Name Server Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   369   269
5802-AAR   0213    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   409   299
5802-AAR   0214    DOS/Windows Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate    65    45
5802-AAR   0215    Application Kit
                    Version 2.0 OS/2
                    additional license without certificate   129    95
 
TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS
----------------------------
 
5801-AAR   7384    Base Package
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS                        175   139
5801-AAR   7385    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS                        105    85
5801-AAR   7386    NetBIOS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS                         95    75
5801-AAR   7387    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS                        419   329
 
5802-AAR   7394    Base Package
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license with certificate      149   119
5802-AAR   7395    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license with certificate       89    65
5802-AAR   7396    NetBIOS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license with certificate       85    65
5802-AAR   7397    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license with certificate      379   299
 
5802-AAR   7389    Base Package
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license without certificate   149   119
5802-AAR   7390    NFS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license without certificate    89    65
5802-AAR   7391    NetBIOS Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license without certificate    85    65
5802-AAR   7392    Program Tool Kit
                    Version 2.1.1 DOS
                    additional license without certificate   379   299
 
========================================================================
 
                      +----------------------------+
                      | IBM Pioneers Groupware for |             tconnpr
                      | Developers: TeamConnection |
                      +----------------------------+
 
Application development teams are getting connected through a powerful
new tool from IBM, TeamConnection. Combining the industry's most robust
object repository and advanced software configuration management
services, TeamConnection provides a LAN-based client/server development
environment that allows teams to collaborate during each step of the
development cycle.
 
Unprecedented Range of Capabilities
-----------------------------------
 
TeamConnection provides an unprecedented range of capabilities,
including software configuration, version control, and problem tracking,
to manage team development through the entire application development
life cycle. From business modeling and application design through
building, deploying, and maintaining an application, developers can
share data, objects, and code in a collaborative work environment.
 
Company Evaluations
-------------------
 
Ciba-Geigy Ltd., a biological and chemical company with 80,000 employees
worldwide, is among a number of companies that have evaluated
TeamConnection. "TeamConnection will bring a whole new dimension to our
application development efforts," said Patrick Deville, new technologies
consultant, Ciba-Geigy Limited. "It provides our LAN-based development
team with the robust management and library functions that we expect
from our mainframe systems. We are able to eliminate many manual steps
through the managed team development environment provided by
TeamConnection, increasing our developer productivity and maximizing the
quality of our applications."
 
TeamConnection is built on Object Design, Inc.'s ObjectStore
object-oriented database, which allows the TeamConnection repository to
store, with high performance, both coarse and fine-grained objects, such
as data elements and logic records. ObjectStore supports the information
model through which various development tools can share data and work
together to rapidly build and improve applications.
 
"TeamConnection creates a collaborative development environment on the
LAN," said Tim Negris, vice president, sales and marketing, IBM Software
Solutions. "It allows teams to store development objects in the
repository on the server, and access and use that information on their
client workstations. The ability to share and reuse development objects
significantly boosts productivity and software quality."
 
Mr. Negris added that IBM plans to aggressively seek participation from
independent software vendors (ISVs). "With open object interfaces,
TeamConnection is an ideal repository for storing other vendors' tool
data," he said.
 
According to Judith Hurwitz, president and CEO of Hurwitz Consulting
Group Inc., TeamConnection represents an important component in
effective team software development. "Choosing a visual development
environment is only half of the solution," said Hurwitz. "You need a
deployment strategy for client/server."
 
Cross-Platform Capabilities
---------------------------
 
TeamConnection server and client functions are available on OS/2. Server
functions will be extended to AIX and other UNIX platforms, and Windows
NT. Client support will be extended to AIX and other UNIX platforms,
and the Windows family. In addition, build support is provided for OS/2
and MVS, and will be extended to include AIX and other UNIX platforms,
VSE, OS/400, and the Windows family.
 
A number of cross-platform application development tools from IBM are
integrated with TeamConnection, including: VisualGen V2.0, a
client/server visual application generation tool; VisualAge for C++, an
award-winning visual development environment for C++; VisualSet for OS/2
COBOL, a visual, object-oriented desktop version of COBOL; and PL/I for
OS/2, a desktop PL/I-based development environment that features a
graphical user interface builder. IBM plans to further enhance the
integration of tools to TeamConnection as new releases of current
offerings and new tools become available.
 
TeamConnection's set of open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
supports the integration of non-IBM tools into the team development
environment, allowing customers to leverage their existing investments.
This announcement includes a new ISV program to aggressively jump-start
TeamConnection integration.
 
Independent Software Vendor Program
-----------------------------------
 
TeamConnection can provide a set of services to ISV tools, which will
extend tool capabilities in areas that are key to managing the
application development life cycle. The first of many vendors with
leadership technology expected to incorporate TeamConnection services is
Compagnie Generale d'Informatique (CGI), a worldwide provider of
application development software and services. CGI has integrated
PACBASE/CS, its life-cycle development environment, with TeamConnection
to take advantage of advanced software configuration management
functions.
 
Vendors interested in extending the value of their tools through
integration with TeamConnection can participate in IBM's vendor
enablement program. This program provides integration assistance to
qualified tool vendors.
 
TeamConnection's Advanced Features
----------------------------------
 
o  Configuration management support helps to identify, organize, manage
   and control access to development data. In addition, team members are
   notified of changes to development data and alerted when action on
   their part is required.
 
o  Version control features minimize storage requirements and preserve
   application versions at critical points in the development process,
   so that programmers can make modifications while working with a
   functioning version of their code.
 
o  Integrated build functionality lets teams split development into
   multiple parallel tasks, increasing efficiency. Developers can create
   applications on one server and have machine-specific versions
   automatically built for other processor types across a LAN,
   dramatically increasing their productivity.
 
o  Packaging and distribution support handles electronic application
   distribution across LANs via file-server technology such as IBM's
   NetView Distribution Manager/2.
 
o  Problem tracking and change control support manages the process of
   changing development data, keeping track of what changed, who changed
   it, and why it was changed -- and associates defects and features
   with appropriate changes.
 
o  Reporting facility provides the ability to query data and project
   status.
 
o  A backup and recovery facility handles archival storage.
 
o  Information model provides the integrating platform through which
   development tools share data.
 
Pricing and Availability
------------------------
 
TeamConnection for OS/2 is priced at 1999 USD per user, and will be
available on 24 October 1995.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Excerpts of the formal announcement of Team Connection appear in the
accompanying issue of SDO Developer Support News.
 
For additional information about TeamConnection for OS/2 or the vendor
enablement program, please call 1-800-IBM-3333. For information via the
Internet, users can access the IBM software page at
http://www.software.ibm.com . Then, search on "go TeamConnection." IBM's
home page can be found at http://www.ibm.com .
 
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage
devices and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division provides
data management, application development, and workgroup solutions for
mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs, and host
systems.
 
========================================================================
 
  +------------------------------------------------------------+
  | Client/Server Integration Specialist Certification Program |  cscert
  +------------------------------------------------------------+
 
IBM announces its Client/Server Integration Specialist certification
program. Available to customers, business partners, and IBM employees in
North America, the program is designed to help address skills issues in
the industry, and it recognizes the role of the technology professional
as a key player in delivering value to the business.
 
Crucial C/S Skills
------------------
 
"The client/server market is growing at a phenomenal rate. If companies
are to benefit in business terms from this technology model, it is
crucial that the industry has the skills to keep up with its expansion,"
said Martin C. Clague, general manager of IBM Worldwide Client/Server
Computing.
 
A market study conducted by IBM last year highlighted skills as a key
barrier to achieving client/server success, alongside other "people"
issues such as the cost of developing new systems, poor coordination
between different departments, and lack of preparation or training for
end users.
 
Specialist's Role
-----------------
 
The role of the Certified Client/Server Integration Specialist will be
to understand the technical complexities of multivendor client/server
implementation and the need to deliver usefulness to the business
process.
 
"This certification program demonstrates a clear understanding of what
is going on in the real world," said Frank Dzubeck, President of
Communications Network Architects, Inc.  "The key impediment in the
growth of enterprise-wide client/server implementations in the '90s is
not hardware, software, or even inconsistent reengineering models ... it
simply is the lack of a sufficient number of individuals who are
properly trained in multi-vendor client/server disciplines. IBM's
certification program is unique for a vendor in that it targets the
development of heterogeneous multi-vendor client/server skills rather
than product sales pitches."
 
"As an industry, we cannot underestimate the importance of delivering
technology solutions that are well-designed and architected to serve
business," said Judith Hurwitz, President of Hurwitz Consulting Group,
Inc.  "This program recognizes that the most successful client/server
implementations are managed by well-qualified individuals who understand
the business they are serving with technology answers."
 
Knowledge of a Range of Elements
--------------------------------
 
To certify, an IBM Client/Server Integration Specialist must have
knowledge of the range of elements found in a client/server project.
The Specialist's understanding must encompass everything from
client/server technology and business drivers, client/server feasibility
assessment, and systems and network management; to application
development tools classification, client/server middleware, and open
standards and blueprints.
 
"The skill and knowledge requirements that we chose to include in this
certification program reflect research gathered from our own extensive
experience in client/server implementation, from our customers, and from
industry experts," said Peter Tarrant, vice president of Client/Server
Marketing, IBM.
 
Required Tests
--------------
 
Two tests will be required for certification. It is not necessary for a
certification applicant to attend a course to pass the test. Testing is
provided by Drake Prometric, a recognized leader in certification
testing.
 
For registration or more information, contact Drake Prometric at
1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926). Additional information also can be
obtained by calling IBM at 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322).
 
IBM Press Releases
------------------
 
IBM information, including press releases, is available on the Internet
via the IBM Home Page at http://www.ibm.com. The client/server home page
is at http://www.csc.ibm.com.
 
The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of
prior IBM releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) and enter 99 at
the voice menu.
 
========================================================================
 
             +-------------------------------------------+
             | CallPath Server/6000 and DirectTalk/6000  |      powrcall
             | Discounts Available to POWER Team Members |
             +-------------------------------------------+
 
AIX CallPath Server/6000 and CallPath DirectTalk/6000 are now available
to members of the IBM POWER team at significant discounts.
 
Voice Capabilities
------------------
 
If you are interested in the growth areas of computer telephony
integration (CTI) and/or interactive voice response (IVR), you can use
these software platforms to add voice capabilities to your existing
business applications, or to create new voice/data solutions.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about the IBM POWER team, call 1-800-222-2363 in
the USA. For product-specific information, contact Larry Edwards at
1-919-254-7773 or via Internet at larry_edwards@vnet.ibm.com.
 
========================================================================
 
       +------------------------------------------------------+
       | IBM AIX Version 4 Upgrade and AIX Software Discounts |  upgraix
       +------------------------------------------------------+
 
For a limited time only, you can upgrade from AIX Version 3 to AIX
Version 4 at a 30 percent discount off the normal upgrade charge.
 
In addition, you can acquire the following products at a 30 percent
discount off their one-time charges (OTC) or upgrade charges:
 
o  Upgrades for C Set ++ for AIX Version 3
o  C for AIX Version 3
o  AIX Hypertext Information Base Libraries Version 1.1 for AIX
 
Media charges apply for this promotion.
 
Offer Expiration
----------------
 
Your order must be placed on or before 29 March 1996. The Date of
Installation, as defined in the IBM Customer Agreement, must occur on or
after 26 September 1995, but no later than 10 May 1996.
 
IBM recommends upgrading systems to AIX Version 3.2 prior to upgrading
to Version 4.
 
List of Eligible Products
-------------------------
 
                                            MACHINE
DESCRIPTION                                 TYPE      MODEL     FEATURE
 
AIX Version 4 for Clients (3600) upgrade    5765      393       3615
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4 for Servers (3601)            5765      393       3617
 Processor Group D5 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4 for Servers (3602,            5765      393       3619
 Unlimited Users) Processor Group D5
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4 for Servers (3603,            5765      393       3621
 1-2 User) Processor Group G5
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4.1 Additional Designated       5765      393       3623
 System Users (Qty nnn, Units 1,
 Unlimited usage beyond 80 users)
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4.1 Additional Network System   5765      393       3632
 Users (Qty nnn, Units 1)
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Version 4.1 Additional Network System   5765      393       3633
 Users (Qty nnn, Units 250)
 from AIX Version 3.2
AIX Hypertext Information Base Libraries    5696      919       4001
 Version 1.1 for AIX Processor Group P5
 (or below)
C for AIX Version 3, 1 user                 5765      423       4735
C for AIX Version 3, 5 users                5765      423       4736
C for AIX Version 3, 10 users               5765      423       4737
C for AIX Version 3, 25 users               5765      423       4738
C for AIX Version 3, 50 users               5765      423       4739
 
                                                                PER-USER
                                            MACHINE             UPGRADE
                                            TYPE      MODEL     FEATURE
 
C Set ++ for AIX Version 3                  5765      421       4770
 Upgrade from 5765-186,
 C Set ++ for AIX Version 2
C Set ++ for AIX Version 3                  5765      421       4791
 Upgrade from 5696-550, C++ POWERbench
 Version 1
C Set ++ for AIX Version 3                  5765      421       4792
 Upgrade from 5765-035,
 AIX XL C++ Compiler/6000 Version 1
C Set ++ for AIX Version 3                  5765      421       4793
 Upgrade from 5696-037, AIX SDE
 Workbench/6000 Version 1
C Set ++ for AIX Version 3                  5765      421       4794
 Upgrade from 5696-524, AIX SDE
 Workbench/6000 Version 2
 
========================================================================
 
         +-------------------------------------------------+
         | IBM Delivers PL/I For Its Popular UNIX Platform |    pliunix
         +-------------------------------------------------+
 
As part of a continuing commitment to provide cross-platform solutions
to customers, IBM announces that its robust programming language, PL/I,
is now available on IBM's high-performance UNIX platform, AIX. In a
related announcement, IBM is reducing prices on its PL/I for OS/2
products.
 
PL/I Set for AIX
----------------
 
The new IBM PL/I Set for AIX provides a rich PL/I application
development environment for creating applications that can run across
client/server platforms, including large-scale systems and workstations.
 
PL/I Set for AIX includes an optimizing compiler and a set of AIX-based
productivity tools for developing PL/I applications. Applications built
with PL/I for AIX can access IBM's award-winning relational database
management system, DATABASE 2 (DB2); IBM's versatile
transaction-processing system, Customer Information Control Systems
(CICS); and other data systems. More than 80,000 programmers use PL/I
to develop a range of applications that cover a spectrum of industries,
such as finance, insurance, transportation, and energy.
 
A Mainstay in the Industry
--------------------------
 
"With more than 14,000 enterprises running PL/I applications, IBM's PL/I
is a mainstay in the industry," said Tim Negris, vice president, sales
and marketing, IBM Software Solutions. "Now, programmers familiar with
this solid development tool can experience its power in a graphical
development environment, one of the many benefits associated with AIX."
 
LVM Versicherungen, Germany's third-largest automobile insurance
carrier, a company servicing 5.9 million contracts and 2.6 million
customers, is among a number of early-experience customers using IBM
PL/I Set for AIX. "LVM has used PL/I on MVS and OS/2 for a number of
years, and we have been extremely pleased with its performance," said
Hans-Joachim Guhr, development project leader, LVM Versicherungen. "The
availability of this product on AIX, and the fact that applications can
now run across platforms, makes my job easier. We've saved many
man-hours as the code is now easily ported across the enterprise."
 
Compatibility on All Supported Platforms
----------------------------------------
 
PL/I Set for AIX is designed to exploit the capabilities of AIX. For
example, the optimizing compiler and productivity tools are integrated
with the Common Desktop Environment, the standard graphical user
interface in AIX Version 4.1. The compiler contains a rich
implementation of the PL/I language and offers complete compatibility
with PL/I on all supported platforms -- OS/2, AIX, MVS, VM, OS/400, and
VSE.
 
"The commonality of the PL/I language across platforms allows users to
write programs in one environment and then decide where they should
run," said Mitch Kramer, consulting editor, Patricia Seybold Group.
"This new product allows customers with large investments in PL/I
programs and skills to build upon these foundations and easily extend
these valuable assets into the AIX environment."
 
PL/I Family for OS/2 Available At Reduced Prices
------------------------------------------------
 
IBM also announced that the one-time charges for PL/I for OS/2
Professional Edition, Personal Edition, and Toolkit will be reduced.
Price reductions will range from 24 to 40 percent, depending on
processor size. The combination of the Toolkit with either the
Professional or Personal Edition allows users to create GUI-based
applications for OS/2. Now, users can leverage their existing PL/I
expertise on powerful OS/2 workstations at a lower price. IBM PL/I for
OS/2 is now available through IBM authorized software remarketers or IBM
authorized software distributors.
 
PL/I for AIX Pricing and Availability
-------------------------------------
 
IBM PL/I for AIX Version 1 is priced at 895 USD for the first license,
and 849 USD per additional license. Volume discounts are also available
in groups of 5, 10 and 50 licenses (U.S. only).
 
More Information
----------------
 
For additional information about PL/I, users in the U.S. and Canada can
call 1-800-426-3333.
 
For information via the Internet, users can access the IBM software page
on the World Wide Web at http://www.software.ibm.com (select
"application development" and then "enterprise 3GL client/server"). The
IBM home page can be found at http://www.ibm.com.
 
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops, and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage
devices, and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division
provides data management, application development, and workgroup
solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs,
and host systems.
 
========================================================================
 
              +----------------------------------+
              |    IBM is First to Deliver on    |              dce21aix
              | OSF DCE 1.1 with DCE 2.1 for AIX |
              +----------------------------------+
 
DCE 2.1 for AIX 4.1 is now available on the latest DCE release from the
Open Software Foundation (OSF), OSF DCE Version 1.1, and IBM is the
first to be able to make this claim.
 
Major improvements in OSF DCE 1.1 have been made in the following areas:
 
o  Integration Services
o  Enhanced Enterprise Support
o  Improved Administration and Programming Aids
 
Integration of DCE with AIX Operating System
--------------------------------------------
 
To allow customers to take full advantage of distributed computing in
their networks, IBM has integrated the base services of DCE and DFS in
the AIX base operating system (Version 4.1.3).
 
The AIX operating system provides support for the AIX and TCP/IP login
functions to authenticate using the DCE Registry. This allows access to
DCE Services without additional login or authentication.
 
Further Enhancements
--------------------
 
IBM has further enhanced this version of DCE in the following ways:
 
o  The Distributed File System (DFS) now supports exporting an AIX
   CD-ROM file system.
 
o  The Distributed File System (DFS) now supports file system sizes
   greater than 2 GB.
 
o  DCE reference pages are viewable by means of the DCEMAN command.
 
o  Auto Local Remote Procedure Call (RPC) option can improve
   performance of DCE applications where the client and server execute
   on the same machine.
 
o  The AIX PC-NFS authentication service is now integrated with the
   NFS-to-DFS Authenticating Gateway 2.1 for AIX 4.1.
 
o  A Getting Started with DCE for Application Developers kit that
   includes a free seat in a DCE Workshop, "Administration and
   Application Development Tools", and a one-year subscription to the
   AIX Developers Connection package is now available.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information, contact Sheila McCallum at sheila@vnet.ibm.com .
 
========================================================================
 
   +--------------------------------------------------------+
   |   System/390 Operating Environment Gains Widespread    |    s390app
   | Application Support for Open, Parallel Server Platform |
   +--------------------------------------------------------+
 
In a show of widespread industry support, the IBM System/390 Developers
Association has more than quadrupled its numbers in a little less than a
year. This consortium of over 450 solution developers has mobilized
around IBM's scalable enterprise server platform, providing customers
with a diverse array of applications for open, client/server computing.
 
Support for Transformed System/390
----------------------------------
 
Many of these talented developers are traditional UNIX vendors who are
showing full-fledged support for the newly transformed System/390 -- a
scalable, parallel server that runs MVS and UNIX applications and tool
sets. Many of the developers' applications are immediately available
today, or will be later this year.
 
"Customers tell us that widespread development of their applications for
S/390 is essential to the long-term future of their network-centric
computing infrastructures," said Linda Sanford, general manager,
System/390 Division. "We can see no better way to afford customers the
opportunity to exploit S/390 than to team up with some of the best
solution developers in the business. Together, we are solving customer
challenges -- and creating a world of commercially-viable,
enterprise-wide applications and opportunities."
 
"We are proud to have such broad industry support for S/390," added
Barbara McDuffie, program director of S/390 Applications Providers
Programs. "By working hand-in-hand with industry-leading solution
developers who emphasize both server and client applications, we are
positioned to lead the industry in enterprise-wide client/server
computing."
 
The vendors involved in the SDA are committed to developing S/390
applications, including: client/server and distributed computing, UNIX,
parallel processing, object-oriented programming, and mainframe-to-LAN
connectivity.
 
Strategic Areas of Emphasis
---------------------------
 
The following is a general description of the strategic areas of
emphasis for S/390 and the solution vendors involved in providing
relevant tools and applications. Additional IBM Fact Sheets outlining
specifics about individual products and vendors will be made available.
 
MVS Open and UNIX Standards Support
-----------------------------------
 
Several key developers are building applications for MVS 5.2.2, which
was announced in February and became generally available this month.
MVS is the only operating system that supports applications written for
UNIX and MVS environments -- springboarding S/390 to the top of the
industry's most flexible platforms.
 
This new version of MVS now has the look and feel of an open, scalable
UNIX system. It is designed to meet most of the requirements of the
Single UNIX Specification, defined by X/Open Company, Ltd., and includes
more than 1100 UNIX interfaces defined by that specification. MVS also
provides customers with the reliability, availability, and cost
effectiveness they've come to expect from large servers.
 
Products from companies such as Dassault Systems, IBM Software
Solutions, Information Management Corporation (IMC), Interlink Computer
Sciences, Inc., Momentum Software Corp., Mortice Kern Systems (MKS), and
Open Environment Corp. (OEC) now support MVS 5.2.2.
 
Parallel Sysplex Support
------------------------
 
S/390 is capable of scaling from a single unit to a complex of 32
systems, tightly coupled together to offer a single image. This complex,
called the Parallel Sysplex, offers as much as ten times the power of
the today's largest BiPolar mainframe. Companies such as BMC Software,
Inc., Global Software, Inc., IBM Software Solutions, and Programart
Corp. are expected to make products available this year, with Dun and
Bradstreet delivering full product support in 1996. In July, Computer
Associates (CA) announced that it will begin beta-testing their two
parallel database products in the coming months as well.
 
Client/Server Support
---------------------
 
Many of the newest, most exciting applications are emerging in the
client/server arena. S/390 is leveraging its security, reliability,
availability, and ability to service thousands of users, to create an
ideal server platform. Deluxe Data Systems, Inc., Financial
Technologies International, IBM Software Solutions, PeopleSoft, Price
Waterhouse, and SDM International, Inc.  are among the solution
developers that are supporting the S/390's growing client/server
capabilities.
 
OO Support
----------
 
Application development is becoming as easy for S/390 as on OS/2, or NT,
or any UNIX platform. Object-oriented programming enables the S/390 to
share applications developed on many other platforms and then run them
in the S/390's robust operating environment. Products from such
companies as Demeter International and Sapiens International, which
support S/390's object technology, will be available this year.
 
Other Support
-------------
 
Numerous companies are supporting the S/390 platform with vertical
applications and mainframe-to-LAN connectivity. Some of the companies
that are developing these packages include HBO and Company, Hogan
Systems, Huon Software, IBM Software Solutions, JBA International, and
Open Horizon, Inc.
 
About the S/390 Developers Association
---------------------------------------
 
The S/390 Developers Association is a worldwide program that provides
support for companies that develop commercially marketed software for
the S/390 operating systems. They can get access to IBM internal
development tools, technical information, hardware, and software.
Members are also offered discounts on IBM hardware and software, IBM
educational courses, and technical seminars.
 
More Information
----------------
 
More information about the S/390 Developers Association may be obtained
via the Internet from IBM's home page on the World Wide Web; IBM's S/390
home page (http://www.S390.ibm.com); and IBM's Solution Developer home
page (http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer). Information is also
available from the S/390 Developers Association Program Office at
1-800-446-2568, or via e-mail from s390@vnet.ibm.com.
 
IBM Credit Corp. Financing
--------------------------
 
For customers acquiring S/390 technology, IBM Credit Corporation offers
an array of convenient and flexible financing programs. These programs
are designed to lower the customer's cost of acquisition and protect
against technological obsolescence.  For more information about S/390
financing programs, contact a local IBM or IBM Credit marketing
representative.
 
========================================================================
 
        +-------------------------------------------------+
        | Solution Developers Bring Object Tools to S/390 |      s390obj
        +-------------------------------------------------+
 
With the availability of MVS 5.2.2 comes new object-oriented
functionality for the MVS platform. Object-oriented programming enables
S/390 customers to take advantage of applications built on other
platforms, thus drastically reducing S/390 application development time,
resource, and expense.
 
SOMobjects Run-Time Library and Application Classes
---------------------------------------------------
 
Included in the new version of the operating system is SOMobjects for
MVS Run-Time Library and SOMobjects for MVS application classes. The
System Object Model (SOM) is the core technology for SOMobjects for MVS
and provides an object oriented technology base for a company's
applications. SOM consists of a compiler, object manager, and basic
class libraries used to build, package, and manipulate binary
application class libraries.
 
C/C++ for MVS
-------------
 
IBM has made available C/C++ for MVS (C/MVS, C++/MVS), a powerful,
state-of-the-art set of object-oriented tools. These tools can be used
by application developers to create, modify, test and debug
mission-critical C or C++ applications for MVS.
 
Vendors Supporting SOMobjects for MVS
-------------------------------------
 
The following S/390 software solution developers have announced support
for SOMobjects for MVS:
 
o  PWS Publishing Company has announced the publication and the
   immediate availability of "Adaptive Object-Oriented Software: The
   Demeter Method With Propagation Patterns" by Karl Lieberherr of
   Northeastern University. This book presents a complete methodology
   for adaptive programming in any object-oriented program design that
   goes beyond object encapsulation, and hard-coded navigation paths to
   achieve more flexible interactions among objects.
 
   The Demeter Method can be used as a methodology on any platform. A
   software package, The Demeter Tools/C++, has been developed to
   support this methodology, and Demeter International, Inc. is porting
   this package to the major IBM UNIX-based platforms, including MVS and
   RS/6000.
 
o  Sapiens International Corporation N.V. announced the availability of
   SAPIENS HRMS to support SOMobjects for MVS in 3Q95. SAPIENS HRMS, a
   new object application framework targeted at human resources
   management applications, supplies a comprehensive, fully integrated
   set of components including human resources management with
   connection to attendance data collection, attendance analysis, and
   access control systems -- all based on the same set of objects. It is
   a generic kernel application, containing a large library of objects
   and methods, which can run on an as-is basis or can be customized for
   a specific organization.
 
========================================================================
 
           +-------------------------------------+
           | System/390 Software Vendors Develop |               s390num
           |     More than 500 Applications      |
           +-------------------------------------+
 
System/390 (S/390) has been experiencing tremendous success with its
strategic initiative to deliver new or modernized applications on the
S/390 platform.
 
Five-Fold Increase in Members This Year
---------------------------------------
 
The S/390 Developers Association now operates in 31 countries in North
America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia/Pacific. Membership has
rocketed to 500 members -- five times the number at the beginning of
this year.
 
500 Applications Available Now or Soon
--------------------------------------
 
Through the end of the third quarter, the solution provider organization
has had 83 solution developers announce:
 
o  260+ new or modernized applications available NOW on S/390
o  240+ additional applications announced for delivery in 1995
 
========================================================================
 
      +------------------------------------------------------+
      | More S/390 Software Solution Developer Announcements |   s390isv
      +------------------------------------------------------+
 
The following S/390 software solution developers are entering into
relationships with IBM, porting applications to the S/390 platform, or
enhancing applications to run on S/390:
 
o  Boole and Babbage, Inc.  has announced a new product, InTune, to
   support CICS/ESA Version 4 and DB2 Version 4.1. InTune provides an
   interactive view of the internal performance of application programs.
   Hierarchical panels let users interactively walk through an entire
   application to visually determine where delays are present.
 
o  HBO and Company, an Atlanta-based developer of software applications
   for the healthcare industry, has announced that its HealthQuest
   family of products, Release 3.0 -- a premier Healthcare Information
   System for the S/390 architecture -- is now live on the IBM 9672
   Parallel processors.
 
o  The HeathQuest 3.0 provides the core transaction software solution
   and serves as the software foundation for large healthcare
   enterprises as these organizations evolve into more complex
   enterprises with multiple hospitals, outpatient facilities,
   physicians organizations and managed care. To meet these needs,
   HBOC's HealthQuest customers look to the IBM Parallel System to
   provide the power, flexibility, and performance to support their
   application suites.
 
o  Hogan Systems has announced that they are working closely with IBM
   S/390 development to use the powerful S/390 Enterprise Servers to
   service their customers. Hogan's customers, large banks around the
   world, are moving strategically to the new parallel architecture.
   With the Hogan Advanced Application Architecture, they already have
   a tactical advantage in moving to the new environment. Hogan plans to
   work with their customers to successfully implement Hogan systems and
   achieve their technology objectives. As additional subsystem support
   is delivered to exploit parallel sysplex with DB2, CICS, and IMS,
   Hogan will work with their customers and IBM to exploit the S/390
   Parallel Sysplex architecture.
 
o  HUON Software, LLC and IBM are working together as part of HUON's
   commitment to the S/390 platform. HUON is enhancing their
   application, the HUON Solution, which is currently in production in
   Australia and the United Kingdom on S/390, to the North American
   market. The HUON Solution is a full-function, totally integrated
   administration system for property/casualty insurance.
 
o  JBA International has announced that it is working with IBM to port
   its System 21 suite of manufacturing, customer service, and
   logistics, financial, and service management applications to the
   S/390 MVS platform. JBA System 21 is a scalable, flexible, and
   integrated enterprise solution using client/server and
   object-oriented technologies. It is the intention that MVS will
   serve the roles of application and data server for System 21. The
   application suite is planned to be made available in 1996.
 
o  Open Horizon, Inc. has announced Connection Server for MVS/ESA. Open
   Horizon, Inc. is a provider of standards-based connectivity software
   named Connection that assists organizations in moving from
   departmental to enterprise-wide client/server solutions. Connection
   is comprised of object-oriented libraries that reside on
   client/server platforms to form a connectivity foundation. With
   Connection Client and Connection Server in place, organizations can
   "snap-on" Connection Enterprise Service Modules to provide
   transparent access to enterprise services such as heterogeneous
   databases, user authentication, data encryption, directory services,
   and transaction processing monitors, for both 2-tier and 3-tier
   applications.
 
   The target availability date for Connection Server for MVS/ESA is
   1996. The initial version will include Enterprise Services Modules
   for: direct access to DB2/MVS, DCE and MVS security integration,
   user authentication, data encryption, DCE Directory Services, and RAS
   services.
 
========================================================================
 
        +----------------------------------------------+
        | System/390 Software Transformation Under Way |         os390pr
        +----------------------------------------------+
 
Building on the momentum of its successful S/390 hardware
transformation, IBM is previewing the cornerstone of its new
enterprise-wide software strategy -- OS/390. It is an open, integrated
server operating system that will replace MVS/ESA and more than 30 other
related software products.
 
A Single, Simplified Source
---------------------------
 
S/390 customers will no longer have to plan and manage their business
computer operations through the piece-parts approach to server software.
Instead, with OS/390, they receive a single, simplified source for the
installation, integration, application development, and management of
their system software.
 
Customers now get more of what they have asked for -- a single,
pre-tested server operating system that runs both UNIX and MVS
applications -- while making planning, ordering, installation, testing,
and maintenance activities more streamlined and cost-effective. This
saves customers time and resources to focus on the heart of their
business, rather than the technologies and complexity behind the scenes.
 
An early assessment by one S/390 customer estimated up to a 60 percent
reduction in their installation process over their current environment.
 
Acceptance of CMOS-Based Hardware Strategy
------------------------------------------
 
This preview announcement continues the momentum fostered by
unprecedented customer buy-in to IBM's CMOS-based hardware strategy, and
further focuses S/390 efforts on the all-important task of reducing
customers' total cost of computing.
 
"Customers are constantly asking us how to better manage their
enterprises into the next century," explains Linda Sanford, general
manager of IBM's System/390 Division. "We first responded to their
concerns by completely -- and successfully --transforming the S/390
server hardware. Now, we are doing the same with our system software.
OS/390 is another essential step in simplifying our customers'
businesses today -- and tomorrow."
 
User Endorsements
-----------------
 
"This is a very positive direction for MVS customers," said Linda
Mainord, president of GUIDE. "By addressing some key software issues,
such as upgrades, maintenance, and overall software integration, OS/390
frees our members' time to work on key business issues affecting
corporations today."
 
"Good direction. This is the future of the new, modular,
object-oriented approach to software engineering," said Steve Davidson,
IT Consultant, NatWest Group.
 
"OS/390 is needed to allow our I/T professionals to spend more time
deploying new business applications to our mainframe," said Jeff Grigg,
Principal Systems Programmer, Bath Iron Works.
 
Open Server Integration
-----------------------
 
The new server system integrates the industry's most advanced
technologies and services, such as client/server, object-oriented, and
UNIX capabilities, with the classic strengths of MVS, the robust
operating system that runs thousands of companies and industries around
the world. Open industry standards are now meshed with all of the
security, reliability, and scalability that MVS has provided for more
than 20 years.
 
A Rich Set of Server Functions for ISVs
---------------------------------------
 
OS/390 is attractive to industry solutions providers because it provides
a rich set of modern server functions that are consistent across our
customer base. Less effort is required to install and maintain
applications, allowing more time to create new solutions and improve
developer productivity.
 
"With this product, customers will realize the benefits of cost savings
and increased service, while reducing the skill level required to
support the environment," said Dave MacSwain, Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Technology, Software AG.
 
"With its emphasis on integrated open systems, ease-of-use and packaged
solutions, OS/390 provides an extremely versatile applications platform
for IBM and Walker's mutual customers," said Darrell Trimble, Vice
President of Worldwide Marketing, Walker Interactive Systems, Inc. "IBM
is responding effectively to customer requirements for simpler operating
environments that retain the traditional strengths of MVS."
 
Base (Standard) Operating System
--------------------------------
 
OS/390 contains a base operating system that provides core functions
from MVS, as well as VTAM, TCP/IP, and SOMobjects -- all contributing to
the open, client/server, distributed computing and Internet capabilities
of the product.
 
This base will be attractive to customers currently using MVS and those
considering it. It still supports all of the massive transaction volumes
and large numbers of users requiring high performance, as current
versions of MVS do, but it also provides the advanced functions that
growing multivendor, enterprise-wide networks require in today's
business environment.
 
Integrated Communications Server
--------------------------------
 
Integrated into the base is the Communications Server, which includes
VTAM, AnyNet, and TCP/IP, and makes it possible for S/390 servers to
manage and share information and transactions across a wide range of
platforms and multivendor networks. Departmental and enterprise-wide
organizations can benefit from this flexible connectivity.
 
Eventually, IBM intends to include all the functions needed to support
the X/Open Single UNIX specification in OS/390. It currently supports
Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), the Open Software Foundation's
Distributed File System (DFS), along with other functions for open,
distributed computing. Standard-compliant objects support and extensions
to Parallel Sysplex are also included in OS/390.
 
Integrated LAN Function
-----------------------
 
Another integrated function of the OS/390 base system is its LAN
integration, which extends S/390's strengths in data management to a
heterogeneous LAN enterprise -- across a broad range of clients,
including OS/2, DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and AIX.
 
In addition, OS/390's integrated multimedia enhancements provide S/390
servers with the capability of delivering hundreds of simultaneous video
streams to workstations users throughout a customer's enterprise.
 
Base Options
------------
 
A set of optional functions are also included as part of the base
server. The options are pre-tested as part of every OS/390 integration,
making it simpler for customers to evaluate the functions, before making
a decision to use them. This new level of flexibility allows customers
to move at their own pace.
 
Optional Security Server
------------------------
 
The optional Security Server provides new DCE Security Server function
and RACF. Both local and distributed security functions are now
available as a single OS/390 feature. With OS/390's systems-managed
storage and security features, systems in a customer's network can be
protected from unauthorized access and are assured data integrity.
 
Optional Extended Development Function
--------------------------------------
 
Extended development environments in C/C++ and advanced object-oriented
programming are also a part of the optional functions. These elements
add a new dimension of speed and flexibility to the development and
deployment of applications on S/390 -- providing solution developers and
customers with more choice and application support than ever before.
 
Year 2000 Support
-----------------
 
OS/390 will be fully enabled for the Year 2000. All functions required
for compatibility with the Year 2000 have been thoroughly pre-tested by
IBM.
 
Note: Customers are encouraged to consider formal creation of Year 2000
projects within their own organizations, to ensure that other
applications can properly handle the years of 2000 and beyond. Upcoming
IBM announcements will furnish more details about the variety of
programs, services, and information that IBM is providing to customers
throughout the industry as they prepare for the next century.
 
Availability
------------
 
Release 1 is scheduled to be generally available in the first quarter of
1996. A new release will be provided approximately every six months.
When a new release becomes available, the content of the next update
will be announced.
 
This more predictable release schedule will help reduce disruptions and
assist in the reduction of customer planning time. In fact, after a
preliminary assessment of OS/390, one customer estimated up to a 60
percent reduction in planning and ordering time.
 
Pricing, Services, and Naming
-----------------------------
 
Because of the nature of this preview, exact pricing details are not
available at this time. At the time of official announcement in 1Q96,
pricing figures will be outlined.
 
IBM will continue to price S/390 software products to ensure the
competitiveness of the platform. To this end, the price for OS/390 will
be below the sum of prices of the most current versions of the
integrated components. IBM's focus is to make this an attractive and
competitive offering for all S/390 customers.
 
Simplifying Customers' Businesses
---------------------------------
 
Reducing the number of products a customer has to order -- from over 30
to one, is a step forward in the simplification of customers'
businesses. This step, coupled with what IBM Services provides, affords
customers the opportunity to take advantage of the most advanced
functions (e.g., Parallel Sysplex, UNIX services, and client/server)
quicker than they had originally planned.
 
OS/390 is the internal product name that has been used during
development, early customer reviews and for this preview announcement.
The actual product name will be made public at official announcement
time.
 
The IBM Server Group
--------------------
 
System/390 is an integral part of the IBM Server Group, which revolves
around four server platforms: PC Server, AS/400, RS/6000, and S/390.
 
========================================================================
 
                      +------------------------------+
                      | OS/390 Questions and Answers |           os390qa
                      +------------------------------+
 
Schedule and Strategy
---------------------
 
Q1:  Why is IBM previewing OS/390 now?
 
A1:  We want to provide as much information with as much lead time as
     possible to permit customers to plan and position themselves for
     OS/390. Migration is easier when current releases of products are
     installed. Customers can position themselves for OS/390 by
     installing MVS 5.2.2 and other current product releases.
 
     Our intention is to announce and ship OS/390 in the first quarter
     of 1996. Release 1 of OS/390 is planned to be generally available
     in March 1996. Our strategy is to have new releases of OS/390
     approximately every six months.
 
Fitting into IBM's S/390 Strategy
---------------------------------
 
Q2:  How does OS/390 fit into IBM's S/390 strategy?
 
A2:  There are two key customer requirements that OS/390 fulfills. The
     first is to reduce the total cost of ownership by dramatically
     reducing complexity. The second is to enable new industry and
     cross-industry applications to our platform. Both of these are
     essential to continuing the transformation of System/390.
 
     One of the biggest requirements we hear from our customers is to
     reduce complexity and enable improvements in productivity to meet
     their challenges. In the industry, integration of software function
     is happening on all fronts. OS/390 delivers on this requirement. It
     reduces complexity and improves support staff productivity involved
     with planning, ordering, installing, testing, and maintaining
     software.
 
     OS/390 is attractive to industry solution providers because it
     provides a rich set of modern server functions that are consistent
     across our customer base. This allows solution providers to more
     easily take advantage of key functions.
 
OS/390 Key Benefits
-------------------
 
Q3:  What are the key benefits that OS/390 provides?
 
A3:  The key benefits are:
 
     o  Reduced Complexity
 
        OS/390 is one product. We have integrated the functions of the
        16 products, the 14 product features, and the 16 optional
        features. This eliminates the need for customers to coordinate
        the planning, ordering, installing, testing, and maintaining of
        the multiple products in their installation.
 
     o  Improved Productivity
 
        Our new integrated systems test, combined with our softcopy
        information services in a single product, will increase the
        productivity of the professionals who perform the planning,
        installation, testing, and support of the OS/390 environment.
        Many of these time-consuming activities will now be performed by
        IBM before shipment of OS/390.
 
     o  Application Enablement and Investment Protection
 
        This major step in the transformation of systems software gives
        customers access to thousands of UNIX, Client/Server, and LAN
        applications, while providing a stable base for existing
        mission-critical applications.
 
Pricing
-------
 
Q4:  What is the price of OS/390?
 
A4:  OS/390 is being previewed at this time, and no prices are
     available. The price for OS/390 will be less than the sum of the
     prices of the latest versions of the integrated products.
 
Q5:  What will the pricing impact be for customers migrating to OS/390
     who do not have a complete set of the components of OS/390, or who
     have prior versions of the components installed?
 
A5:  This is a preview of OS/390. We have not completed detailed pricing
     for all customer segments.
 
ISV Endorsements
----------------
 
Q6:  What do solution developers (ISVs) think of OS/390?
 
A6:  Many software vendors support the OS/390 strategy and concept,
     because it provides a richer, integrated base upon which to build
     applications.
 
     A number of them, including BMC Software, Boole and Babbage,
     Software AG, Walker Interactive Systems, and Work Management
     Solutions, have issued strong endorsements of the OS/390 strategy.
 
     The following statements are from several Independent Software
     Vendors:
 
       "The announcement of OS/390, with its emphasis on integrated
       open systems, ease of use, and packaged solutions, provides
       an extremely versatile application platform for IBM and
       Walker's mutual customers. IBM is responding effectively to
       customer requirements for simpler operating environments that
       retain the traditional strengths of MVS. We are pleased to be
       able to take advantage of OS/390 and System/390 capabilities
       with our Tamaris C/S business and financial product line."
         -- Darrel P. Trimble, Vice President of Worldwide
            Marketing, Walker Interactive Systems, Inc.
 
       "With the announcement of OS/390 Base Communication Server,
       IBM has positioned the MVS environment as the premier server
       for the enterprise. With IBM's stated directions for S/390,
       it is clear that it is the best choice for an organization's
       server needs, be they departmental or enterprise-wide. With
       OS/390, customers will realize the benefits of cost savings
       and increased service, while reducing the skill level
       required to support the environment. Software AG is pleased
       to see IBM simplify the S/390 environment, allowing it to
       proliferate throughout an organization."
         -- Dave MacSwain, Sr. Vice President, Marketing and
            Technology, Software AG
 
       "OS/390 will simplify and streamline the migration to CMOS /
       Parallel / Sysplex systems, and will free up highly valuable
       systems programming resources."
         -- Mike Bunyard, Sr. Director, Boole and Babbage
 
       "In our long-standing commitment to deliver leading-edge
       software solutions for IBM environments, BMC Software
       welcomes the open, robust, and scalable benefits offered
       through OS/390, and the opportunity to deliver new products
       that will exploit the OS/390 environment. We recognize that
       OS/390's advanced architecture will help customers not only
       capitalize on their existing investments in MVS, but also
       assist them in more efficiently running their enterprise-wide
       computing environments."
         -- Calvin Guidry, Director of Product Development, BMC
            Software, Inc.
 
       "The OS/390 is exciting to us, in that VisualLift Runtime is
       included in the base. Software developers like ourselves can
       now offer exciting GUIs to improve the usability and
       friendliness of our mainframe applications. This will extend
       the useful life of our proven technology indefinitely."
         -- John Lucas, President and CEO of Work Management
            Solutions
 
VM and VSE
----------
 
Q7:  Will we see a similar announcement for VM and VSE customers?
 
A7:  IBM is exploring alternatives to delivering similar values to VM
     and VSE customers with a new strategic offering that will enable
     them to protect their current investment in these products and to
     continue to grow their businesses. Technical definition and
     customer validation exercises are under way.
 
Q8:  Will OS/390 run under VM?
 
A8:  Yes, VM/ESA continues to support S/390 guest operating systems,
     including OS/390.
 
Performance
-----------
 
Q9:  What are the performance characteristics of OS/390?
 
A9:  Overall, OS/390 customers can expect similar performance for like
     levels of function. As in the past, when customers implement more
     advanced functions to solve business problems, these additional
     functions may require more system resources.
 
No Waiting Necessary
--------------------
 
Q10: I'm considering an Entry Server Offering (ESO); should I wait until
     OS/390 is available?
 
A10: No, ESO customers will be able to upgrade to OS/390 when it becomes
     available.
 
Q11: What server hardware is required to take advantage of OS/390?
 
A11: Customers on any Enterprise System Architecture (ESA)-capable
     server can take advantage of OS/390.
 
Q12: Is OS/390 the name for this new product?
 
A12: OS/390 is the name that IBM has used during development, early
     customer reviews, and this product preview. The actual name will be
     made public when the product is officially announced.
 
Q13: I'm thinking of going to MVS/ESA 5.2.2 in the next three months;
     should I wait for OS/390 instead?
 
A13: No. OS/390 is built on MVS/ESA 5.2.2. Going to MVS/ESA 5.2.2 now
     will provide excellent positioning for OS/390.
 
Future
------
 
Q14: What's the future for OS/390?
 
A14: OS/390 will bring more enterprise-wide integration and additional
     function to our customers. Solution developers are looking to
     OS/390 as a base upon which to deliver a broad selection of
     business solutions.
 
     Future releases will provide extensions to parallel sysplex, UNIX
     functions, open industry standards, communications and networking,
     object technology, client/server, and distributed computing, in
     addition to continuing enhancements to reduce the complexity of
     installing, testing, maintaining, and planning for OS/390 releases.
 
Using Other Vendors' Products
-----------------------------
 
Q15: Will customers be able to substitute other vendors' products to
     replace OS/390 integrated functions?
 
A15: Customers will have the ability to replace OS/390 base server and
     communication server functions with a product that provides similar
     functions. A mechanism will be provided when ordering and pricing
     information is available. All OS/390 integrated testing results and
     performance claims will be voided with such replacement.
 
Enhancement of OS/390 Integrated Components
-------------------------------------------
 
Q16: What are the future plans to enhance products that are being
     integrated into OS/390?
 
A16: OS/390 will be the base for delivery of leading-edge server
     operating system functions and technology. Individual product
     component information will be provided when OS/390 is announced.
 
Lotus Notes
-----------
 
Q17: What is happening with Lotus Notes? Will it have any tie into
     OS/390 or, for that matter, the S/390 platform?
 
A17: Lotus Notes is at the center of IBM's strategy to deliver open,
     cross-platform, scalable software to help customers realize the
     promise of client/server and network-centric computing. We have
     previously announced our MQSeries, which gives Notes applications
     the ability to access S/390 transaction databases. We are currently
     looking at the benefits of placing Lotus Notes on S/390.
 
Integrated Software
-------------------
 
Q18: Isn't this just a way to get customers to buy products they don't
     need?
 
A18: Not at all. Integrating products into a single offering is standard
     practice in the industry because it offers so many significant
     benefits to customers.
 
Q19: Other vendors have integrated software years ago. Why wasn't this
     offered sooner?
 
A19: We have been integrating software over time; for example, the open,
     client/server functions that were added to MVS/ESA. OS/390 is a
     continuation of this software transformation.
 
Q20: Will I still be able to buy the individual operating system
     components?
 
A20: Yes. Customers can continue licensing individual products. OS/390
     will be the base for delivery of leading-edge server operating
     system functions and technology.
 
SystemView for MVS
------------------
 
Q21: How does OS/390 fit in with the recent SystemView for MVS
     announcement?
 
A21: SystemView for MVS is a comprehensive set of software tools that
     provide a single point of control to manage the OS/390 operating
     environment. In fact, the SystemView for MVS functions are being
     utilized by the OS/390 system test team.
 
========================================================================
 
                    +--------------------------+
                    | OS/390 Software Strategy |                os390str
                    +--------------------------+
 
(This is a white paper released on 10 October.)
 
New Tasks, New Tools
--------------------
 
Businesses are looking for ways to reduce time to market, boost customer
satisfaction, and operate globally. To remain competitive, they have to
lower their costs and use fewer resources.
 
They look to Information Technology to help implement re-engineering,
support new business strategies, and support delivery of new products
and services to tap emerging markets.
 
Their Information Technology organizations need new tools for these new
tasks -- tools that can exploit information assets, deliver more
applications to more users more quickly, and integrate the applications
into secure, global, multivendor networks.
 
OS/390: The Transformation
--------------------------
 
Two years ago, IBM began transforming S/390 by introducing Parallel
Servers. Based on innovative CMOS technology, these parallel systems are
smaller in size and larger in capacity than their predecessors, and they
deliver proven performance at lower cost.
 
Now, IBM continues the transformation with new open server software for
S/390. OS/390, IBM's internal name, is the first product in the next
generation of S/390 server operating systems. OS/390 will be attractive
to customers who are currently using MVS. IBM is working to develop
comparable plans to meet the needs of VM and VSE customers. These new
systems will extend S/390's architecture to provide the enterprise-wide
client/server infrastructures and tools that businesses need for fast,
flexible deployment of new applications.
 
OS/390 marries advanced technology with flexibility that can keep pace
with business changes. At the same time, it retains the traditional
strengths of MVS/ESA, an operating system that for years has been the
backbone of high-end computing operations.
 
  "This should make re-engineering our business easier, and reduce
  the complexity of managing our system." Chester Hood, Ingram
  Distribution Group, Inc.
 
Server System
-------------
 
OS/390 evolves the MVS operating system into a complete, network-ready,
integrated operational server environment. OS/390 has all the classic
strengths of MVS. It supports massive transaction volumes and large
numbers of users with high performance. Built in are the hallmarks, of
IBM's traditional enterprise operating systems, such as advanced system
and network management, 24-hour-a-day availability, security, and
scalability.
 
As a modern server system, OS/390 delivers advanced functions that
multivendor enterprise-wide networks need. OS/390 is based on open
industry standards, provides integrated client/server functions, and
supports UNIX applications and SOMobjects for object enablement.
 
IBM's approach to open, distributed computing is the Open Blueprint, the
architecture that connects different platforms through common services.
The Open Blueprint is OS/390's roadmap that will allow users,
applications, and systems to work together with other IBM platforms and
with products from leading vendors.
 
OS/390 will include all the functions needed to support the X/Open
Single UNIX specification. It supports Distributed Computing Environment
(DCE), the Open Software Foundation's (OSF's) distributed file server,
along with other functions for open, distributed computing.
 
With OS/390's UNIX functions, developers can use off-the-shelf packages,
develop UNIX applications, or port them from other UNIX environments.
And because UNIX applications integrate with OS/390, resources such as
DASD, processing power, networks, and peripherals are scalable.
 
  "Good directions. This is the future of the new, modular,
  object-oriented approach to software engineering." Steve Davidson,
  National Westminster Bank
 
Integrated Solution
-------------------
 
Many of these advanced features were introduced in earlier MVS/ESA
releases. Now more than 25 products and features have been integrated
into a single, pre-tested system.
 
Customers will find the migration from MVS/ESA to OS/390
straightforward. They also will find the new operating system easier to
install, test, and maintain. And, it takes less time to migrate
operating systems software and applications to OS/390.
 
Once OS/390 is installed, it is easy to evaluate optional functions. New
applications and services can get to the people who need them more
quickly, since IBM pre-tests all the optional functions and OS/390's
base components for compatibility before delivery. Ordering,
implementing, testing, and maintenance becomes simpler as IBM adds new
features and functions.
 
  "Reducing our system maintenance is critical to growing our
  business." Rose Coste, USAA
 
Simplified Approach
-------------------
 
OS/390 utilizes a simplified approach:
 
o  The base server system includes UNIX support, data access functions
   for distributed computing such as DCE and Distributed File Service
   application enablement, and a communications server.
 
o  Features such as Parallel Sysplex support and object-oriented
   programming have been enhanced.
 
o  A set of optional, pre-tested and integrated functions come with
   OS/390, but can be evaluated in the customer's environment.
 
  "Making the system easier to install and service is the right thing
  to do." Fred Hill, Rohm and Haas Company
 
Communications Server
---------------------
 
The communications server built into the base system is an integral
element of OS/390's support for open, distributed, enterprise-wide
computing. It has a wide variety of programming interfaces and commonly
used wide-area network protocols, including TCP/IP, Systems Network
Architecture (SNA), and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), a new,
high-speed, high-bandwidth technology.
 
OS/390's integrated communications server makes it possible for S/390
servers to manage and share information and transactions across a wide
range of platforms and vendor networks.
 
  "With the OS/390 Base Communications Server, IBM has positioned
  the MVS environment as the premier server for the enterprise. With
  IBM's stated direction for S/390, it is clear that it is the best
  choice for an organization's server needs, be they departmental or
  enterprise-wide. With OS/390, customers will realize the benefits
  of cost savings and increased service, while reducing the skill
  level required to support the environment." Dave MacSwain, Senior
  Vice President for Marketing and Technology at Software AG
 
Systems and Security Management
-------------------------------
 
LAN Services, another integrated function of the OS/390 base system,
extends S/390's strengths in data and systems management to an
enterprise's workstations, whether the operating system they use is
OS/2, DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, or AIX.
 
With OS/390's built-in security features, all the systems in the network
can be protected from unauthorized access. S/390 systems-managed
storage, automatic backup, and flexible recovery procedures ensure data
integrity.
 
Open Server for the Future
--------------------------
 
Balancing a multivendor computing environment is one of the most
challenging issues that face businesses today. OS/390 makes it easy to
process information throughout an enterprise. Its open systems features
link IBM servers and systems with platforms from a wide range of
vendors.
 
Enabling and Developing Applications:
 
OS/390's base supports open processing, client/server applications,
object-oriented technology, traditional run-time libraries, and MVS/ESA
applications.
 
With this rich set of functions, businesses can run their traditional
S/390 applications, LAN applications, and access the UNIX application
portfolio via OS/390's UNIX-based and DCE-based functions. An
enterprise's UNIX programmers can deploy, port, or write applications
for OS/390 with minimal MVS/ESA training. In the future, OS/390 will
apply for Open UNIX branding. OS/390 Release 2 will include this
support.
 
  "Candle views this new offering, and the benefits customers will
  derive from it, as important steps toward further lowering the
  overall costs and complexity of installing and running S/390
  applications." Aubrey Chernick, Candle Corporation's chairman and
  chief executive officer
 
Faster Time to Market:
 
One way to reduce the time it takes to deliver new applications and
services, and to control costs, is to cut the staff time needed to
support the system. By integrating the functions from many products and
features, OS/390 reduces the time that the IT staff has to spend
planning, installing, testing, and maintaining a system. One customer
estimated that OS/390 would save up to 65 days on installation-related
tasks alone. Freed from support tasks, the staff can devote more time to
designing, building, and tailoring mission-critical business
applications.
 
  "This is needed to allow our I/T professionals to spend more time
  deploying new business applications to our mainframe." Jeff Grigg,
  Bath Iron Works
 
Availability and Scalability:
 
OS/390 combines S/390's acclaimed reliability with parallel processing's
flexibility. The large-scale servers in the enterprise's network deliver
increased power for high-transaction, high-volume workloads. With
parallel processing, work can be distributed dynamically to any
available processor. This combination improves response time and
throughput, and provides mission-critical application availability, 24
hours a day.
 
Total Cost of Computing
-----------------------
 
OS/390 is another major step in reducing the customer's total cost of
computing. It goes beyond streamlining support costs, although it does
that. OS/390 goes beyond enhancing end-user productivity and adding
stability to open, distributed environments, although it does both.
 
In the final analysis, OS/390 delivers the advanced technology of a
modern server operating system. In doing so, it makes the total cost of
S/390 servers even more competitive with alternate solutions.
 
  "OS/390 will simplify and streamline the migration to CMOS /
  parallel / sysplex systems, and will free up highly valuable
  systems programming resource." Mike Bunyard, Sr., Director at
  Boole and Babbage
 
What's Ahead
------------
 
OS/390 is the beginning of a major change in the way S/390 will deliver
systems software. The transformation of IBM's base operating system for
S/390 will be staged, to support customers' plans to migrate to the new
operating system. Because the integration won't require programming
changes, customer investment in current applications and middleware will
be protected.
 
IBM plans to deliver new releases of OS/390 about every six months. When
a release becomes available, the content of the next release will be
announced. This regular, predictable schedule will reduce disruptions
and improve customer planning for new operating-system releases.
 
Future OS/390 releases will provide further extensions of open
architecture, parallel processing, and client/server technology. Besides
UNIX interfaces that support X/Open, IBM intends to provide extensions
for distributed object-oriented technology (DSOM), quarterly service
updates, and a softcopy publication printing function. IBM also intends
to integrate functions beyond the operating system, such as databases
and transaction management. Finally, OS/390 will be easier to implement
with each new release.
 
In Summary...
-------------
 
OS/390 is the next step in the evolution of S/390 into an
enterprise-wide server system. It transforms MVS into a server operating
system with a full set of modern server functions. Because existing
products and functions are integrated right into OS/390, the system is
simpler to install, maintain, and administer. As a result, S/390's total
cost of computing compares favorably with that of other platforms. Not
only does it support the broadest range of application environments in
the computer industry, but OS/390 delivers all of the classic strengths
that businesses expect from an S/390 system.
 
  "BMC Software welcomes the open, robust, and scalable benefits
  offered through OS/390, and the opportunity to deliver new products
  that will exploit the OS/390 environment. We recognize that OS/390's
  advanced architecture will help customers capitalize on their
  existing investments in MVS, and assist them in running their
  enterprise-wide computing environments more efficiently." Calvin
  Guidry, Director of Product Development, BMC Software
 
========================================================================
 
            +----------------------------------------+
            | Server Group Makes Progress with First |           levtech
            |    Strategic Imperative: Leveraging    |
            |  Technology for Competitive Advantage  |
            +----------------------------------------+
 
Here is a brief look at how IBM's Server Group units are doing in regard
to the group's first imperative: Leveraging Technology for Competitive
Advantage.
 
PC Servers
----------
 
IBM PC Servers provide customers with server-based solutions using
industry-standard architectures backed by world-class technical support.
Based on Intel X86 technology, PC Servers provide a wide range of server
sizes and architecture combinations at a competitive price, enhanced by
tools to help customers install, manage, and support these servers
easily.
 
RS/6000
-------
 
RS/6000 strategies exploit several of IBM's most prominent technologies
and core competencies, including PowerPC microprocessors, AIX,
optimizing compilers, parallel computing and switching, advanced CMOS
fabrication, objects, and high-availability software. RS/6000's success
in the marketplace has been, and will continue to be, directly linked to
our PowerPC and AIX technologies.
 
AS/400
------
 
The AS/400 Advanced Series uses IBM's PowerPC technology in its systems
and servers, giving customers additional high-end growth and
significantly improved price/performance. AS/400 is the first IBM
product to employ 64-Bit PowerPC technology (PowerPC AS
microprocessors), and customers can use all of their existing
applications on the RISC machines without changing them. No competitor
comes close to this accomplishment.
 
System/390
----------
 
Key to S/390's success in the near term is to transition customer demand
from bipolar to CMOS-based servers. CMOS technology allows S/390 to
compete with so-called alternate mainframes such as HP and DEC. When
coupled together in a Parallel Sysplex, the S/390 servers provide the
highest level of scalability (300X) and availability (10X) in the
industry. In addition, S/390 is leveraging technology by integrating MVS
OpenEdition features into MVS.
 
Systems Technology and Architecture Division
--------------------------------------------
 
STAD's mission is to leverage common IBM technology across the server
platforms. This includes designing and developing leading-edge CMOS
microprocessor technology for the server platforms and the PowerPC based
client products. Microprocessor technologies include POWER, PowerPC,
PowerPC AS, and S/390.
 
========================================================================
 
              +-------------------------------------+
              | IBM Internationalization Conference |           intconfs
              |      and NLS Programming Lab        |
              +-------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Internationalization Conference and NLS Programming Lab are
for developers and technical managers who are designing software for
multiple languages. The lab offers hands-on NLS experience on OS/2 or
AIX.
 
Overview
--------
 
Programming design guidelines that support cultural and national
language differences are presented. The emphasis is on Asian and
European languages, and is directed toward application development.
 
The NLS Lab uses programming exercises to illustrate how to write
internationalized programs. It is a full-day session, and is
offered for either AIX or OS/2. The small group environment allows
maximum individual attention.
 
Next Event
----------
 
The next event will be held in Boston, with the conference on 13 and 14
December, and the lab on 15 December. Space at both sessions is limited.
 
More Information
----------------
 
To receive a complete invitation package, contact Lynn Kelderhouse at
1-203-262-5621, fax 1-203-262-2141, or via Internet at
lkelderhouse@vnet.ibm.com.
 
NOTE: More detail about this item appears in the accompanying issue of
DSNEWS.
========================================================================
 
         +---------------------------------------------------+
         | SPC-East Business Seminars and Educational Events |   eastspc
         +---------------------------------------------------+
 
The following is the list of Solution Partnership Center-East events for
solution developers for the remainder of 1995. Remember, all the events
we host at the center are FREE! Our location and phones are:
 
  IBM Solution Partnership Center -- East
  404 Wyman St.
  Waltham MA 02154
  1-800-678-4249 or 1-617-895-2610
  fax 1-617-895-2886
 
Business Seminars
-----------------
 
AIX Scalable Computing                                  18 October
  This event will showcase the ability of AIX and
  the RS/6000 to run on laptops up to SP's. It will
  also include AIX on SMP vs. AIX on SP and
  considerations for choosing the right RISC platform.
 
OS/2 Seminar for Windows Developers                     25 October
  One-day seminar for Windows developers featuring
  David Barnes as keynote speaker on OS/2 Warp, OS/2
  Warp vs. Windows, 32-bit architecture, and the OS/2
  Warp product family. See first-hand how you can
  migrate source code to OS/2 Warp. Also discover how
  easy it can be to open up the OS/2 Warp market for
  your games using our brand new OS/2 Warp
  Entertainment Toolkit.
 
Solution Development with Lotus Notes                    8 November
  Come and hear how software developers can build        and
  (and have built) applications on top of Notes.         7 December
  Notes can also play a role in supporting and
  distributing applications. IBM's Lotus division
  will present some of the possibilities and
  examples.
 
RS/6000 Trends and Directions                           14 November
  Planned future enhancements to the RS/6000 product
  line.
 
Planning for V3R6                                        5 December
  This seminar discusses the issues and considerations
  to be addressed prior to and during your upgrade to
  OS/400 V3R6.
 
Educational Events
------------------
 
OS/2 Development for Windows Developers                 30 October -
  Four-day lecture and lab class which provides          2 November
  "quick-start" education on OS/2 development for       and
  Windows developers.                                   27 - 30 November
 
========================================================================
 
            +--------------------------------------------+
            | IBM Awarded ARPA Grant to Deliver Parallel |       parcomp
            |  Computing Applications to U.S. Industry   |
            +--------------------------------------------+
 
IBM announces the award of a 7 million USD contract from the United
States Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
and Rome Laboratories to accelerate the development of parallel
computing applications for American industries.
 
Parallel Versions of Leading Engineering Applications
-----------------------------------------------------
 
The project will develop new, parallel versions of leading engineering
applications to help the aerospace, pharmaceutical, automobile, and
other industries to study, model, and simulate complex processes such as
aerodynamics, chemical and molecular reactions, and material properties,
all at lower costs and a fraction of the time currently required.
 
"Parallel computing is the future, and we want to build on U.S.
leadership in this arena," said Dr. Michael Engelman, president, Fluid
Dynamics International.
 
"IBM's strength in parallel technology, teamed with the software
experience of The MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation, Biosym/Molecular
Simulations, Centric Engineering Systems and Fluid Dynamics
International, will provide a boost to the entire field by leveraging
the power of parallel computing to critical U.S. industries," said Dr.
Richard H. MacNeal, chairman and CEO, The MacNeal-Schwendler
Corporation.
 
About Parallel Processing
-------------------------
 
Parallel processing links processors together to perform numeric- and
data-intensive computations. The processors work on different parts of a
task at the same time, enabling high-performance computers -- such as
the IBM RS/6000 Scalable POWERparallel Systems (RS/6000 SP, or simply
SP) -- to support many users and analyze massive amounts of data at
blazing speeds. Scalable parallel systems allow users to run both
parallel and serial applications at the same time.
 
Work with Leading Third-Party Software Vendors
----------------------------------------------
 
IBM will use the ARPA grant to work with leading third-party software
vendors in the manufacturing and process industries to develop parallel
versions of their already widely used software applications for the
RS/6000 SP. Some applications targeted to take advantage of parallel
technology are MacNeal-Schwendler's MSC/NASTRAN; Biosym/Molecular
Simulations' Discover, DMol and ZINDO; Centric Engineering Systems'
Spectrum, and Fluid Dynamics International's FIDAP.
 
IBM will provide the application developers with deskside SP systems
installed at their own sites and access to large-scale RS/6000 SP
computing platforms at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in
Yorktown Heights, N.Y.  In addition to providing the complete hardware
and software SP systems, the IBM Research and RISC System/6000 divisions
will provide the software developers with consulting services.
 
Message Passing Interface (MPI)
-------------------------------
 
IBM also will provide its implementation of Message Passing Interface
(MPI), the evolving industry-standard programming interface for
scalable parallel applications that IBM has helped pioneer, to the
application developers. By providing MPI and the expertise required to
optimize performance, IBM will help application developers to establish
a family of parallel commercial engineering applications that are
portable to a variety of computing platforms.
 
Totally Scalable RS/6000 SP System
----------------------------------
 
The IBM RS/6000 SP runs AIX, IBM's industrial-strength UNIX operating
system. Unlike some alternative high-performance computing
architectures, the IBM RS/6000 SP system is totally scalable -- meaning
all elements of the system can scale, or grow: processing power, memory,
interconnect bandwidth, and storage -- in near linear fashion. Systems
can easily be upgraded to step up capacity and performance as workload
or application requirements increase.
 
========================================================================
 
            +-----------------------------------------+
            | Release 4 of IBM's Worldwide Electronic |            resww
            |      Resource Guide Now Available       |
            +-----------------------------------------+
 
Release 4 of IBM's Worldwide Electronic Resources Guide is now
available.
 
This comprehensive document lists the numerous ways that IBM
disseminates its information via all major e-mail systems worldwide. It
is intended as a starting point for electronic communications users to
find information about IBM, its products, its business partners,
technical support, files, and other areas of interest. The sites
contained in the guide are subject to change, and should not be
construed as a guarantee of operation because they are listed. The IBM
sites listed pertain to all products and services; however, the majority
of the rest of the guide focuses particularly on OS/2.
 
Where to Find the Guide
-----------------------
 
This document is produced in INF and ASCII formats. INF documents can be
viewed with OS/2 or PC DOS 7. Simply type VIEW IBMWW to open, after the
file has been unzipped. ASCII documents can be viewed with any text
editor or imported into a word processor.
 
The guide can be found in these and other electronic locations:
 
America Online
  Go to the Computing icon, OS/2 topic
 
CompuServe
  GO OS2USER, section 8, IBM/PSP Marketing
 
Delphi
  Custom Forum 41
 
Fidonet
  In the General Information area of the Fernwood File Collection
 
GEnie
  Go to the OS/2 Roundtable (page 1400)
 
Within IBM
  In the PSP Marketing Communications database under Lotus Notes, or in
  MKTTOOLS on IBMPC, under IBMWW PACKAGE
 
Internet
  Gopher to os2info.austin.ibm.com, then choose the public subdirectory
 
  Anonymous FTP to os2info.austin.ibm.com, in the public subdirectory
 
  In HTML format at www.teamos2.org/os2web/ibmwww.html
 
OS2BBS (from IBM)
  OS/2 Software Support Library, under option 3 - Documents and
    Information
 
PRODIGY
  The OS/2 Club in the 'New Files' area
 
Feedback
--------
 
Changes, additions, and deletions to the information in the guide should
be sent to Vicci Conway at vicci@vnet.ibm.com or fax to 1-512-823-1613.
 
========================================================================
 
         +------------------------------------------------+
         | U.S. Announcement ListServer Enables Customers |     servlist
         |      to Subscribe to IBM Announcements         |
         +------------------------------------------------+
 
Customers can now subscribe to IBM announcements with the U.S.
Announcement ListServer -- a way for you to receive the information you
want, automatically.
 
A recent customer survey revealed that the ListServer is "a great way
to stay informed" and "an efficient way to route announcement
information".
 
How the ListServer Works
------------------------
 
The U.S. Announcement ListServer is a simple-to-use tool that enables
you to subscribe to announcement letters by categories of interest. Once
categories have been selected, the ListServer will notify you when new
information is published. You will receive an e-mail with titles of the
announcements that match their selections. You can then request the
detailed announcement letter(s) you want.
 
Getting Started
---------------
 
To get started, send an e-mail to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . In
your e-mail note, enter the keyword SUBSCRIBE in the body of the note,
and leave the subject blank. You will receive a category form and the
detailed instructions given below.
 
Questions and Answers
---------------------
 
Q1:  How do I obtain the US Announcement Letter category form?
A1:  Send an e-mail to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . The keyword
     SUBSCRIBE must be your first and only word in the body of the
     e-mail (leave the subject blank).
 
Q2:  Once I have the category form, what do I do?
A2:  Select the categories you would like to subscribe to.
 
Q3:  How do I select a subscription to a category?
A3:  There are two ways. See "Selecting a Category" below for details.
 
Q4:  What does it mean to subscribe?
A4:  You will be notified of each new US Announcement Letter title in
     the categories you previously selected when the announcement letter
     is published. You can also request to have the ASCII version of
     the US Announcement Letter sent to you.
 
Q5:  Now that I have selected a category, what will I receive?
A5:  You will receive *one* e-mail with the titles of the US
     Announcement Letters that match your category selection.
 
Q6:  How often will I receive the e-mail?
A6:  Generally once a week, on Tuesdays.
 
Q7:  When can I expect to receive the e-mail?
A7:  The distribution process is triggered mid-morning on the day of
     announcement. You should receive the e-mail late Tuesday (possibly
     Wednesday if network problems arise).
 
Q8:  I receive the e-mail with the US Announcement Letter titles that
     match my category subscriptions. How can I get the actual text
     of the announcement letter?
A8:  You can use the ListServer Service to obtain an ASCII version (in
     an e-mail), or you can use the 1-800-IBM-4FAX service to have a
     copy of the US Announcement Letter faxed to you. See "Getting the
     Detailed US Announcement Letter" below for details.
 
Q9:  How do I unselect a subscription to a category?
A9:  There are two ways. See "Unselecting a Category" for details.
 
Q10: How do I completely unsubscribe from the ListServer Service?
A10: Send an e-mail to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . The keyword
     UNSUBSCRIBE must be your first and only word in the body of the
     e-mail (leave the subject blank).
 
Q11: Whom can I contact if I have questions, suggestions, or feedback?
A11: Send an e-mail to usannltr@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com or
     announce-comments@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com .
 
Detailed Information
--------------------
 
Selecting a Category
 
1. If your e-mail facility allows you to forward/resend the e-mail that
   contains the category form, place an "S" (for Select) on the line to
   the left of the category description. Do NOT edit or strip any
   information from the category form. Resend the form with your
   choices to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . For example:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   _ HARDWARE (HW000)
     _ Processors (HW100)
       _ Advanced Work Stations (RISC/6000, AIX) (HW130)
       S AS/400 Business Computing Systems and Servers (HW120)
       _ Large (Mainframes, Enterprise Systems, Large Scale)(HW110)
       _ Parallel Processors (HW160)
       S Personal Systems (PC Series, ThinkPads) (HW140)
       _ Other Processors (HW190)
       ...
 
   In this example, the user "selected" (to subscribe to) two
   categories: AS/400 Business Computing Systems...(HW120) and
   Supercomputers (HW150).
 
2. Alternately, you can simply send a new e-mail with the keyword
   SELECT in the body of the e-mail (leave the subject blank) followed
   by the category descriptor codes (the five characters in parentheses
   at the end of the category descriptor) to
   announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com .  For example, to subscribe to
   AS/400 Business Computing ...(HW120) and Supercomputers (HW150), the
   user would send the following e-mail:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   Subject:
   SELECT HW120 HW150
 
Getting the Detailed US Announcement Letter
 
1. If your e-mail facility allows you to forward or resend the e-mail
   that contains the US Announcement Letter titles, place a "G" (for
   Get) to the left of the letter title. Resend the updated form, with
   your request for ASCII output for the selected announcement letters,
   to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . For example:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   Hardware
     G 194405  Cooperative Hardware Withdrawal: CBIS CD Tower
     _ 194404  Options by IBM: Storage Products
     G 194401  IBM 7135 Raidiant Array Feature Enhancements
     _ 194399  IBM 3174 Establishment Controller Model 95R
     ...
 
   In this example, the user requested to "get" the ASCII versions of US
   Announcement Letters 194405 and 194401.
 
 The following method is the preferred way to get the detailed
 announcement (per customer feedback).
 
2. Alternately, you can send a separate e-mail with the keyword GET in
   the body of the e-mail (leave subject blank) followed by the US
   Announcement Letter number (the six digits that precede the
   announcement letter title) to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . For
   example, to get the US Announcement Letters 194405 and 194401, the
   user would send the following e-mail:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   Subject:
   GET 194405 194401
 
3. If you prefer to obtain US Announcement Letters by fax, call (within
   the USA) 1-800-IBM-4FAX (24 hours per day, 7 days per week), then:
   select:
     a. Select main menu option "2 -- Know your document number"
     b. Enter the six-digit US Announcement Letter number as the
        document number, e.g, 194405. NOTE: Only five documents (US
        Announcement Letters) can be selected at one time.
     c. Follow directions to enter the receiving fax machine number.
 
Unselecting a Category
 
1. If your e-mail facility allows you to forward or resend the e-mail
   that contains the category form, place a "U" (for unselect) to the
   left of the category description. Do NOT edit or strip any
   information from the category form.  Resend the updated form with
   your choices to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . For example:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   _ HARDWARE (HW000)
     _ Processors (HW100)
       _ Advanced Work Stations (RISC/6000, AIX) (HW130)
       S AS/400 Business Computing Systems and Servers (HW120)
       _ Large (Mainframes, Enterprise Systems, Large Scale)(HW110)
       _ Parallel Processors (HW160)
       S Personal Systems (PC Series, ThinkPads) (HW140)
       _ Other Processors (HW190)
       ...
 
   In this example, the user unselects two categories: AS/400 (HW120)
   and Supercomputers (HW150).
 
2. Alternately, you can simply send a new e-mail with the keyword SELECT
   in the body of the e-mail (leave subject blank) followed by the
   negative (minus) sign "-" and the category description codes (the
   five characters in parentheses at the end of the category descriptor)
   to announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com . For example, to unselect
   AS/400...(HW120) and Supercomputers (HW150), the user would send the
   following e-mail:
 
   To: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
   Subject:
   SELECT -HW120 -HW150
 
   The above example will unsubscribe you from the AS/400 Business
   Computing Systems and Servers (HW120) and Supercomputers (HW150)
   categories.
 
Quick Reference
---------------
 
1. ListServer e-mail address: announce@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com
 
2. Sending an e-mail to the ListServer address with the following
   requests:
 
     Note: Only one keyword is allowed per e-mail.
 
   Keyword (in the
   body of the e-mail
   (subject is blank))        Results in...
   -------------------        ---------------------------------------
 
   Subscribe                  US Announcement Letter category form
                                sent to you.
   Unsubscribe                Removes you from the ListServer service
                                completely. All selections are removed.
   Select HW110               Receive US Announcement Letter
                                information pertaining to the HW110
                                category.
   Select -HW110              Removes your request to receive US
                                Announcement Letter information
                                pertaining to the HW110 category.
   Select HW222 -HW111        Adds category HW222 and removes category
                                HW111.
 
Common Errors
-------------
 
o  Don't place "subscribe" in the subject of the e-mail.
 
o  Don't edit the category form (strip out text) except to specify S
   (for select) or U (unselect).
 
o  When sending a separate e-mail (not forwarding an e-mail), do not
   include multiple listserver commands in that e-mail.
 
o  Most users find it easier to send a separate e-mail to GET the
   detailed announcement letter. If you are having difficulty resending
   the form, we suggest you follow alternate method B under "Getting the
   Detailed US Announcement Letter".
 
o  Valid Listserver commands are SUBSCRIBE, SELECT, GET, and UNSELECT.
   Only one command within an e-mail can be used at a time. An e-mail
   that contains multiple selects and gets (or any combination thereof)
   cannot be processed.
 
Questions and Feedback
----------------------
 
If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, send an e-mail to
usannltr@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com or to
announce-comments@webster.ibmlink.ibm.com .
 
========================================================================
 
          +---------------------------------------------+
          | IBM Redbooks: A Treasure Chest of Knowledge |       knowbook
          +---------------------------------------------+
 
IBM redbooks are superb technical publications written by and for
technical and marketing professionals, inside and outside IBM. Redbooks
provide positioning and value guidance, installation and implementation
experiences, sample code, typical scenarios, and step-by-step "how-to"
guidelines. They are aimed at customers and other users to help them
optimize products, provide solutions, and enable interoperability across
products and platforms.
 
Transfer of Technology
----------------------
 
The mission of IBM's International Technical Support Organization
(ITSO), which produces the redbooks, is the transfer of technology, or
"how-to" information, to IBM professionals and customers. Each year,
more than 800 highly qualified technical experts, with years of contact
with customers, are brought to the ITSO Centers from all over the world
to learn about the latest products and releases, and to develop
materials to enable efficient and effective customer solutions. Keenly
aware of the current customer perspective, they bring this knowledge to
those who are developing these products. What they learn during their
residency is then shared with development and marketing professionals,
and customers via redbooks.
 
Reader Praise
-------------
 
Satisfied redbook readers say:
 
"Redbooks are the best books IBM publishes! Reading them is almost as
good as talking with someone who has a lot of skill in a certain area."
 
"Without a doubt, if you could have but one OS/2 book, the redbook 'OS/2
2.11 Power Techniques' is the one to have."
 
"I find redbooks delightful to read. They are very clearly written, and
the tone and style are appropriate for the practicing professional and
technically minded people who wish to broaden their knowledge of the
field."
 
"Virtually every page is filled with tightly written information
describing just about every aspect in surgically precise language."
 
"As an engineer, I particularly appreciate their clear explanations of
various design problems and solution approaches, along with their
discussions of the pros and cons of various techniques, and the
reasoning as to why particular solutions were chosen."
 
"Redbooks are not too light, and not too heavy. They slip a lot of
information into your mind without it feeling painful or dull. There's
even a little humor here and there to make things easier."
 
"Very good design with discussion of possibilities followed by
descriptions of workable solutions. Very good appendixes with
descriptions and techniques that are known by very few customers."
 
More Information and Ordering
-----------------------------
 
Information about current redbooks may be found via:
-  Internet URL:  http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks
-  IBMLINK (Infolink) or DIALIBM (Pubsystem)
 
Redbooks may be ordered in the U.S.A. via
-  1-800-879-2755
-  usib6fpl@ibmmail.com (Internet)
 
Redbooks may be ordered in all other countries via
-  dkibmbsh at ibmmail (IEA)
-  bookshop@dk.ibm.com (Internet)
 
========================================================================
 
    +------------------------------------------------------+
    | Updated OS/2, AIX, Hardware, and System/390 "Rainbow |    bookrain
    |   Books" Online Libraries on CD-ROM Now Available    |
    +------------------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM ID Softcopy Center in Poughkeepsie announces updates to its
OS/2, AIX, Hardware, and System/390 (S/390) "Rainbow Books" online
library collections. These convenient, cost-effective CD-ROM collections
can help maximize valuable resources---time, space, and information.
 
September Edition Contents
--------------------------
 
The September 1995 editions of the following online library collections
are now available:
 
o  OS/2 (SK2T-2176-04), containing over 525 unlicensed online books for
   more than 135 OS/2 products. It includes books for OS/2 Warp, as well
   as "red books" (ITSO technical bulletins) dealing with OS/2 LAN
   systems, OS/2 object technology, and the OS/2 2.0 technical
   compendium.
 
o  AIX (SK2T-2066-07), containing over 460 unlicensed online books for
   more than 140 AIX/6000 and AIX/ESA products. It includes 13 of the
   most-used books for AIX/ESA Version 4.1, as well as over 40 "red
   books."
 
o  Hardware (SK2T-5843-06), containing the available online libraries
   for more than 65 hardware products -- over 335 unlicensed books. It
   also includes the ESA/390 architecture library and the LAN Technical
   Reference.
 
o  S/390 "Rainbow Books" (SK2T-2177-05), containing over 300 technical
   bulletins produced by the International Technical Support
   Organization (ITSO) and Washington Systems Center (WSC). These
   bulletins, known as "red books," "orange books," and "yellow books,"
   relate to the S/390 environment (MVS, VM, VSE, AIX, and hardware).
 
Updated Quarterly
-----------------
 
Today, more information is accessible by using IBM online library
collections. Most of these collections are updated each quarter. As new
product books are released or when books are updated, they are included
in the next regular update of the collections.
 
How to Order
------------
 
In the U.S., a single update or an ongoing Systems Library Subscription
Service (SLSS) subscription of online library collections can be ordered
through normal publication ordering channels, using the order number of
the collection (for example, SK2T-5843 for the Hardware Collection).
Other options include calling the IBM toll-free number, 1-800-879-2755;
using IBMLink; or contacting an IBM representative.
 
A one-year subscription of these collections can be ordered as a feature
of the IBM Library Offering product, 5636-PUB, through an IBM
representative or the IBM toll-free number. When ordering, specify the
program number 5636-PUB, and both the billing feature code and
associated medium code for the collection required (for example, for
OS/2, specify billing feature code 2013 and associated code 5013; for
Hardware, specify 2034 and 5034). The program numbers and feature codes
for all online library collections are listed in the file CKITLIST.TXT,
which is included on all CD-ROMs containing IBM online books.
 
In other countries, contact an IBM representative to order online
library collections.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For specific questions or customer feedback about the IBM Online
Library, or for more information about the collections, contact the
Softcopy Center at one of the following:
 
o  Fax - International Access Code+1-914-432-9405
o  Internet - mhvrcfs@vnet.ibm.com
o  IBM Mail Exchange: USIB6TC9 at IBMMAIL
 
========================================================================
 
                   +------------------------------------+
                   | The IBM Solution Developer Program |        progsdo
                   +------------------------------------+
 
(The following are the contents of a brochure dated May 1995 detailing
the IBM Solution Developer Program.)
 
Welcome from Jim Gant
---------------------
 
Welcome to the IBM Solution Developer Program. This "new" program pulls
together the best aspects of existing offerings across IBM into a single
support structure. This work will continue to evolve and is being
designed to help you develop the highest quality and most successful
solutions in the information technology world. Whether you develop
products for large systems or personal computers, IBM is dedicated to
giving you the breadth and depth of a convenient, single point of
contact for the technical, business, and marketing support that you
need.
 
The organization within IBM that has the lead responsibility for this
work is Solution Developer Operations. Our complete focus is one that
recognizes our partnership in developing critical solutions for our
mutual customers and prospects. If you are a member of one of IBM's
developer programs, you're already a member of the new IBM Solution
Developer Program. You'll maintain the mutually beneficial relationship
you've enjoyed over the years, and add the benefit of also having the
same level of access to programs for all of IBM's other platforms as you
venture into new markets for your products and services.
 
If you're a new member, welcome aboard! The enclosed information will
provide an overview of the breadth of this program, which is the premier
offering in the industry. Once you complete your application, you'll
receive additional information from IBM targeted to your interest. I
also urge you to visit the Solution Developer Operations Home Page on
the World Wide Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer) which will
provide the latest news on enhancements to our developer programs. It's
one of a number of ways for you to easily communicate with IBM. Your
feedback is crucial in our continuing efforts to provide you with the
support you want.
 
We look forward to working with each of you in the future and sharing in
the growth and success that our partnership can achieve.
 
                                        James J. Gant
                                        Vice President,
                                        Solution Developer Operations
 
Matrix of Offerings
-------------------
 
                                                      Communications/
                                                      Tools/Database/
                   OS/2   AIX   AS/400    System/390  Enablers
 
                                AS/400                APPC, CICS-MQ,
                   OS/2,  AIX   Partners  S/390       CM/2, NetView,
                   Pen,   POWER in        Developers  TCP/IP, DB2,
                   Speech Team  Developmt Association Information
                                                      Warehouse,
                                                      Application
                                                      Development,
                                                      WorkGroup,
                                                      Object
                                                      Connection
 
TECHNICAL SERVICES
 
 Q and A (voice     Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 and electronic
 support)
 
 Education          Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Early Code         Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Consulting         Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Software Tools     Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Porting Assistance Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Centers
 
 Testing            Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Environments
 
BUSINESS SERVICES
 
Hardware
 
 Hardware Discounts Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Hardware Lease     Yes    Yes     Yes
 
Software
 
 Software Discounts Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
Relationships and
Others
 
 Association        Yes                       Yes         Yes
 Discounts
 
 Relationship       Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Management
 Representatives
 
 Newsletters        Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
MARKETING SERVICES
 
Interest/Awareness
 
 National Solution  Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Center
 Registration
 
 Advertising        Yes                                   Yes
 Directories
 
 Solutions          Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Directories
 
 Magazines          Yes    Yes
 
 Advertising        Yes    Yes     Yes
 
 Bulletin Board/    Yes            Yes        Yes         Yes
 Internet Support
 
 Trade Shows and    Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 Conferences
 
 User Groups        Yes    Yes     Yes                    Yes
 
 Press              Yes                                   Yes
 Announcements
 
 Media (test        Yes    Yes                            Yes
 results,
 articles)
 
Demand Generation
 
 Direct Mail        Yes    Yes     Yes
 
 Product            Yes                                   Yes
 Compatibility
 Marks
 
 Customer Seminars, Yes            Yes                    Yes
 Roadshows, and
 Education
 
WORLDWIDE
AVAILABILITY (*)
 
 Asia, Pacific      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 Europe, Middle     Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 East, Africa
 
 Latin America      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
 North America      Yes    Yes     Yes        Yes         Yes
 
  * = Not all of the above programs are available in all countries at
      this time.
 
Call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA and Canada for additional
information. From elsewhere, call 1-770-835-9902.
 
Technical Services
------------------
 
Q and A (Voice and Electronic Support)
 
 IBM Solution Developer Operations provides a number of ways for you to
 get answers to your technical questions. Voice service puts you in
 contact with our technical experts. A toll free number is available in
 the US. Electronic Question and Answer forums are maintained on
 CompuServe, TALKLink, and the IBM Internet complex. The forums have
 both public and private sections. Although any user can view the public
 sections, only members of IBM Solution Developer Program can
 participate in the more detailed private forums. There, you can read
 questions posed by other ISVs and the answers given by the SDO
 Technical Support staff.
 
Education
 
 A variety of IBM technical education offerings are made available to
 members. Call to ask about current course offerings.
 
Early Code
 
 A variety of IBM early code offerings (Beta tests, remote access, focus
 programs, and test drives) are available to members. Call for detailed,
 up-to-the-minute information about these offerings.
 
Consulting
 
 We can arrange for customized consulting services to get you access to
 an array of IBM technical experts, and information about third party
 organizations. Services include everything from design reviews to
 performance analysis and technology exploitation. Delivery methods
 include on-site and teleconference options.
 
Software Tools
 
 Stay on top of emerging technologies by being among the first to use
 pre-release versions of software from IBM and other developers. Also, a
 variety of software application development tools are available for
 ISVs developing on IBM operating system platforms. Tools and other
 informative developer-oriented updates are distributed online as well
 as on diskette, tape, and CD-ROM.
 
Porting Assistance Centers
 
 Solution developers now have a place to go for access to the complete
 range of IBM platforms, from RISC hardware and software to OS/2 Warp
 and beyond. Porting assistance is available for OS/2, OS/2 for the
 PowerPC, and DB2. Current locations include San Mateo, California and
 Dallas, Texas. Before the end of 1995, sites are slated to open in
 Boston, Massachusetts; Boca Raton, Florida; Europe; and Asia.
 
Testing Environments
 
 Get expert assistance in software testing with Cross-Platform
 Connectivity, Standalone Systems, Remote Access, and Early Test
 environments.
 
Business Services
-----------------
 
HARDWARE
 
Hardware Discounts
 
 To help you purchase the hardware you need for development, and to run
 your day-to-day business, SDO offers discounts not only on IBM
 hardware, but on Lexmark printers as well.
 
Hardware Lease
 
 You can run your business on off-the-shelf computers. But when it comes
 to developing leading-edge software solutions, the name of the game is
 having your software available the day the new machines hit the
 shelves. To pull off such a miracle, you need to get equipment early in
 the development cycle. The earlier the better. Our lease programs help
 you get the hardware you need for development and product support
 activities at extremely attractive rates. Call for details.
 
SOFTWARE
 
Software Discounts
 
 Significant discounts are available on IBM software to fill your
 development needs. Products such as OS/2 Warp, AIX, DB2, VisualAge, and
 Smalltalk are available. Call for a detailed list.
 
RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHERS
 
Association Discounts
 
 Save on memberships in professional associations related to the
 development of software and the operation of your development business.
 
Relationship Management Representatives
 
 Your contact person within IBM is dedicated to helping you maintain
 communications by providing one point of entry into IBM for access to
 technical, business, and marketing services.
 
Newsletters
 
 IBM publishes a number of newsletters targeted to you, the developer.
 Keep up on the latest news about the platforms and tools that matter
 most to you. The newsletter can also provide a vehicle for you to
 publish your articles and product announcements. Your Representative
 can put you in touch with our editors.
 
Marketing Services
------------------
 
INTEREST/AWARENESS
 
National Solution Center Registration
 
 Take your place in this online database used by IBM Sales
 Representatives, Business Partners, and selected large accounts. The
 database, which lists solutions sorted by categories, is accessed over
 40,000 times a month by IBM Marketing Teams around the world.
 
Advertising Directories
 
 Reach the largest and most qualified groups of buyers for your products
 and services through such advertising directories as Sources and
 Solutions. Published every six months with planned distribution of
 700,000 copies, the advertising section is open to developers from any
 geography who wish to participate. Call for advertising rates and
 schedules.
 
Solutions Directories
 
 IBM publishes a vast array of directories on an ongoing basis. For
 example, the AS/400 Directory lists approximately 25,000 products! AIX
 and DB2 products are also listed in their own directories. A compendium
 of OS/2 products can be found alongside many of the most popular
 software books in computer stores and bookstores. Efforts are currently
 underway to make product directories available on World Wide Web and
 other commercial online services. As a member, this valuable publicity
 is yours free of charge. When IBM customers go shopping for software,
 you can be sure they will get the chance to read about your products.
 
Magazines
 
 Many developer assistance program members qualify for free
 subscriptions to magazines and other periodicals dedicated to their
 field of development expertise. Among the magazine choices available
 are the award-winning OS/2 Developer Magazine and AIXpert.
 
Advertising
 
 Receive discounted magazine placement rates in a group of high-impact
 magazines targeted to your product audience when you place ads through
 your IBM Solution Developer Program.
 
Bulletin Board / Internet Support
 
 A wide range of online support services are offered to members. See for
 yourself by visiting the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on
 the World Wide Web (http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Trade Shows and Conferences
 
 Demonstrate the effectiveness of your products right alongside IBM's
 own hardware and software. Surely you (and most of your customers) have
 visited IBM's booths at any number of trade shows. Through your
 membership, we can help you find the most suitable forum for your
 product, and help you make all the arrangements to get there.
 
User Groups
 
 Nearly one thousand user groups regularly look for speakers and
 information on new products. IBM fosters relationships with many user
 groups around the world, and can get information about you and your
 products into the right hands. During a recent six-month period, more
 than 50 companies used this membership benefit to spread the word to
 OS/2 user groups around the world.
 
Press Announcements
 
 As a member, you may qualify for special rates and discounts for
 Business Wire and PR Newswire. Business Wire is an international media
 relations wire service that electronically delivers news releases and
 photos around the world, 24 hours a day. Business Wire reaches more
 than 500 computer and electronic trade publications, key high-tech
 writers, newsletter editors, and industry analysts. PR Newswire has 40
 years of experience in the timely dissemination of information to the
 worldwide media. PR Newswire reaches industry editors the way they want
 to be reached -- by wire, fax, and e-mail.
 
Media (Test Results, Articles)
 
 We are always promoting good-news stories to the trade and general
 business press. Stories and articles that appear in the press are
 collected and distributed electronically throughout IBM for field use
 as IBM sales and marketing aids. Your Representative will make sure
 your story is told.
 
DEMAND GENERATION
 
Direct Mail
 
 Create, coordinate, plan, and implement top-quality direct mail
 campaigns with the help of our marketing specialists. Our mailing
 center can provide up-to-date lists of registered users, developers,
 and conference attendees. Assistance with design, printing, and list
 selection is also available. Mailing lists are rotated on a unique
 schedule to avoid saturation and exhaustion.
 
Product Compatibility Marks
 
 IBM's product compatibility programs give you a way to increase product
 visibility. IBM compatibility marks on your packaging, flyers,
 advertising, and other promotional materials adds value by assuring
 customers that your product is compatible with designated products and
 systems. Selling cycle time is reduced when your customers can make a
 better-informed decision about the compatibility of your product. IBM
 provides complete guidelines and assistance to help you with your
 compatibility testing. Once your testing is complete, IBM provides
 seals and artwork so your can prominently display the compatibility
 mark. IBM promotes your efforts by periodically publishing materials
 that feature compatibility-tested products.
 
Customer Seminars, Roadshows, and Education
 
 IBM Solution Developer Operations takes the industry's hottest
 technology on the road to a wide range of customers. We travel to
 customer locations, trade shows, IBM locations, and colleges and
 universities, providing demonstrations that focus attention on product
 highlights and competitive comparisons.
 
Developer Assistance Programs and Environments
----------------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Developer Operations currently has Developer Assistance
Programs for these IBM development environments:
 
OS/2
 
 OS/2 Warp is the 32-bit multitasking, multimedia, crash-protected,
 Internet-accessed, totally cool new way to run your personal computer.
 Winner of numerous industry awards, OS/2 Warp is poised to handle
 personal computing needs as they grow during the next several years.
 Currently available on Intel-based PCs, OS/2 Warp will soon appear on
 PowerPC-based systems, and because of the common application
 programming interface, migrating your applications between hardware
 platforms will be fast, simple, and effective.
 
AIX; RISC System/6000
 
 The IBM RISC System/6000, with its industrial-strength, UNIX based
 operating system, AIX, is the price/performance leader for demanding
 client/server environments. RS/6000's industry leading open
 architectures enable the development of advanced software.
 
AS/400
 
 The IBM AS/400 family of midrange system products offers comprehensive
 solutions for commercial data processing, office, and communications
 environments while providing simple, consistent programmer and end-user
 interfaces. The broad range of compatible processors within the AS/400
 system family use the same operating system, Operating System/400
 (OS/400), at all levels. AS/400 provides a wide spectrum of
 connectivity options, enhancing application support and development by
 enabling the use of many well-established applications and tools.
 AS/400 delivers the best of client/server computing, standard open
 interfaces, state-of-the-art database, comprehensive connectivity,
 transaction processing, systems management, support for multiple file
 systems, and advanced application development.
 
System 390
 
 System 390 has been transformed from the mainframe of yesterday to the
 enterprise server of today. Object technology is transforming the way
 programmers work, and S/390 operating systems are transforming to
 interoperate with UNIX systems. S/390 integrates well into global,
 multi-vendor, distributed environments. Features like the UNIX function
 in MVS OpenEdition increases application platform choices for clients
 and servers. Open Blueprint forms the basis for future S/390 investment
 and the roadmap for building the open, enterprise-wide, client/server
 infrastructures that businesses need for fast and flexible deployment
 of new applications. The S/390 is renowned for its classic strength --
 the experience needed to protect and preserve business assets.
 
Communications; Tools; Database; Enablers
 
 Tying together the major platforms are cross-platform technologies and
 applications in areas such as networking, communications, development
 tools, databases, and application enablers. These leading-edge
 components utilize the advanced capabilities of IBM's platforms, and
 provide the future direction for personal, midrange, and enterprise
 computing.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For additional information about any of the Developer Assistance
Programs mentioned in this brochure, or to apply for membership, call
1-800-627-8363 in the US and Canada. Outside the USA and Canada, call
1-770-835-9902 for information about the IBM Solution Developer Program
worldwide. Detailed information is also available on the IBM Solution
Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web
(url=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Membership requirements vary among the developer assistance programs
listed. IBM reserves the right to refuse membership to any company for
any reason. Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary
by individual developer assistance programs, and by county.
 
========================================================================
 
    +---------------------------------------------------------+
    | How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2 |  joinhow
    +---------------------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 is open to all
developers of IBM Personal Software-based products. These products
include applications and tools for PC-DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, and
LAN Systems. In addition, the Solution Developer Program is now open to
developers interested in producing applications and tools that exploit
OS/2 for PowerPC. The Solution Developer Program is designed to provide
a broad range of services for this growing and increasingly diverse
development community.
 
The Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 has a number of
extensions that offer customized services for specific developer needs.
Your eligibility for a specific service depends on the type of products
you are developing. Some services vary by country.
 
Worldwide Services
------------------
 
Worldwide Services are available to all developers of Personal
Software-based products. These developers include corporate programmers
producing in-house applications, MIS professionals, consultants,
educators, industry analysts, government agencies, and others with an
interest in PC DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, LAN Systems, and now OS/2 for
PowerPC application development.
 
The services include a variety of technical, business, and marketing
support activities, such as:
 
o Technical support through IBM OS/2 forums on CompuServe
o The opportunity to participate in early-code programs
o Access to DAPTOOLS via CompuServe and the Internet
o Access to OS/2 Custom Application Porting Workshops and LAN Systems
    Workshops
o Technical conferences
o Product announcements
 
Worldwide membership is open to individuals, with no company or product
prerequisites. Enrollment is done electronically through either the
CompuServe information service or Internet. On CompuServe, enter GO
OS2DAP and complete the online application form. On Internet, visit the
Solution Developer Home Page at
URL = http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer .
 
In addition to Worldwide Services, you may be eligible for extensions
such as Commercial Services and Premier Services. To see if you qualify
for these other programs, refer to the following descriptions and
enrollment instructions.
 
Commercial Services
-------------------
 
Commercial Services are available only to software vendors in the U.S.
and Canada who are developing or marketing IBM Personal Software-based
products for commercial release.
 
In addition to the Worldwide Services, Commercial Services members
receive additional services in support of their product development and
marketing activities:
 
o Online technical support at no charge
 
o Defect support for all warranted products that are supported by IBM
  support centers
 
o Complimentary access to the online database of Personal Software-based
  development tools
 
o Complimentary subscriptions to OS/2 Developer magazine
 
o Discounts on IBM Personal Software products
 
Offerings available to assist Commercial Services members in their
marketing activities include:
 
o OS/2 Warp and LAN Systems application database on the World Wide Web
  at http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer
 
o Sources and Solutions catalog
 
o "READY for OS/2 Warp" Certification Mark
 
o "READY for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" Certification Mark
 
o "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" Certification Mark
 
o IBM Direct Marketing Center
 
To enroll in the Commercial Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA
and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, and ask for the Commercial/Premier
Services Application form. You or your company must be currently
marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit
(with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing
development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned
product.
 
Premier Services
----------------
 
Premier Services are available only in the U.S. and Canada. They are for
software developers who are marketing or have committed to develop
software products that provide native (32-bit API) support for OS/2, LAN
Systems products, or OS/2 for PowerPC. Products that exploit object
technologies like SOM and OpenDoc are also eligible.
 
In addition to the Worldwide Services and Commercial Services
extensions, Premier Services members have voice access to an advocate in
IBM who can assist them with various development and marketing
activities that are offered exclusively to Premier Services members.
 
To enroll in the Premier Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA
and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or fax to 1-770-835-9444, and ask for the
Commercial/Premier Services application form. You or your company must
be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you
should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan
showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your
planned product.
 
Solution Developer Program for OS/2 Contacts Worldwide
------------------------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Developer Programs for OS/2 exist in several geographic
areas around the world. For information about the program in your area,
consult the following list of contacts.
 
  Geographic Area                     Voice Phone       Fax Phone
  ---------------                     -----------       ---------
 
  Asia/Pacific                       +65-320-1482      +65-225-2617
 
  Australia                          +61-2-354-7684    +61-2-354-7766
 
  Europe, Middle East, and Africa                      +44(0)1256-50096
    OS/2 Developer Assistance Program                  +44(0)1256-336778
    Internet emeadap@vnet.ibm.com
 
  Japan                              +81-3-3279-8231
    Internet hhh03262@niftyserve.or.jp
 
  Mexico                             +525-627-1846     +525-580-4267
    Internet mxibmzwl@ibmmail.com
 
  Taiwan                             +886-2-776-7965
 
  United States                       1-800-627-8363    1-770-835-9444
                                      1-770-835-9002
 
========================================================================
 
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
   | Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs | svmpprog
   +----------------------------------------------------------+
 
The following is a synopsis of the program offerings through IBM's
Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships.
 
National Software Remarketing
-----------------------------
 
National Software Remarketing offers application software vendors the
opportunity to acquire sales and marketing resources for their products
utilizing IBM NA distribution capabilities.
 
Products remarketed by IBM retain the vendors' logos, licenses, and
warranties. In a typical transaction, IBM assumes responsibility for
sales and marketing, billing, and accounts receivable. Manufacturing,
distribution, implementation, training, support, and services may be
assumed by IBM as appropriate and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
 
Through National Software Remarketing, independent software vendors
grant IBM the right to resell their products either on an exclusive or
non-exclusive basis. Both the vendor and IBM gain from the relationship
-- the vendor through acquisition of a channel, and IBM through
additional offerings for its application software portfolio.
 
Vendor products remarketed by IBM may be sold through traditional IBM
channels, depending on the specific product needs of the various IBM
marketing and sales organizations. Alternately, they may be sold
through dedicated software sales units managed by the IBM North America
(NA) Software organization. In either case, the most cost-effective
means of distribution is selected for each type of product. This may
include selling methods, either individually or in combinations, ranging
from field sales representatives to direct response marketing,
telesales, and electronic marketing and/or delivery.
 
Each National Software Remarketing relationship is formalized in a
remarketing agreement based on extensive consultation with the vendor.
Responsibilities are delineated in the remarketing agreement, with
emphasis on the activities each party will perform to market the product
successfully.
 
National Software Remarketing relationships are assigned to sponsors,
which may be IBM NA sales and marketing organizations or IBM NA
Software. The role of the sponsors includes development, financing, and
execution of the go-to-market strategies and marketing programs designed
to support their vendors' products. Sponsors commit to target volumes
and financial performance objectives for each relationship.
 
The National Software Remarketing Program offers a unique opportunity
for independent software vendors to leverage IBM NA distribution
capabilities. This may involve launching new products, expanding
sales of existing products, bringing products into North America that
are already successful in other parts of the world, or other
arrangements that provide a win/win situation for both the vendor and
IBM.
 
For more information about SVMP's National Software Remarketing
program, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA and Canada, or 1-770-835-9002
from elsewhere.
 
Software Vendor Marketing Programs
----------------------------------
 
IBM's Software Vendor Marketing Programs (fee-based programs) consist
of agreements between IBM and vendors who are providing non-IBM
application software, hardware, and services to help satisfy the
requirements of IBM's customers. The relationships that are part of
these offerings are non-exclusive and national in scope. IBM's
marketing reps are compensated for the sale of these products.
 
Membership and Developer Support Programs
-----------------------------------------
 
The following are the Membership and Developer Support Programs
currently available to qualified independent software developers who
are developing products for IBM platforms:
 
  AS/400 Partners in Development
  DB2 Developer Assistance Program
  VoiceType Dictation Developers Program
  PenAssist Developers Program
  BESTeam
  POWER Team
  S/390 Developers Association
  Retail Solutions Program
  Solution Developer Program for OS/2
  Power Series Developer's ToolBox Program
  NetView Association
  CICS and MQSeries DAP
  SystemView Advance Team
  Object Connection Program
 
For additional information about IBM's Membership and Developer Support
Programs, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or
visit the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide
Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer).
 
Marketing Support Services
--------------------------
 
The newest of the SVMP offerings is Marketing Support Services. The
Marketing Support Services program offers fee-based marketing support
services to IBM business partners and other suppliers of non-IBM
software, hardware and services. IBM provides, or obtains through
external sources, a wide range of marketing support activities, i.e.,
direct mail, telemarketing, advertising, creation and development of
promotional media, marketing event coordination, and prospect sourcing.
For a complete list of activities or more information about Marketing
Support Services, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or
1-770-835-9002.
 
Developer Support Services
--------------------------
 
The following are current Developer Support Services being offered to
independent software vendors who are developing products for IBM
platforms:
 
  Development Discount Program
  Software Developer Lease Programs
  Developer Loan Programs
 
========================================================================
 
        +-------------------------------------------------+
        | The Solution Partnership Centers: Access to IBM |       spcovu
        +-------------------------------------------------+
 
Attention, solution developers!
 
Want to test an application in the works? Looking for information about
emerging technologies and trends? Need to migrate to additional
platforms?
 
The Solution Partnership Center has everything developers need to
develop software solutions on industry-leading IBM platforms. From
business seminars and 24-hour porting labs to direct technical support
and vendor recruiting, the center helps you streamline the
time-to-market process and expand market opportunities for your
strategic applications. All at no cost to you!
 
Access People and Information
-----------------------------
 
Keeping on top of emerging industry trends and IBM technologies requires
a tremendous amount of time and resources. Look no further than the
Solution Partnership Center's ongoing schedule of business seminars.
Relevant and informative, they cover critical industry issues that shape
the development and marketing of your solution offerings.
 
More first-hand information is also yours through consultant briefings,
special-interest sessions, and detailed product briefings on IBM's full
range of platforms. Walk in the lobby on any day, and you'll find
product demonstrations and a wealth of product brochures, evaluations,
technical white papers, and industry magazines for your reference.
 
Have a look at our SPC West and SPC East calendars for details of
upcoming events.
 
Port and Test Across Platforms
------------------------------
 
Today's increasingly competitive global marketplace demands networked
client/server distributed solutions across the enterprise. The center's
24-hour porting labs assist you with this goal as you port, validate,
performance-test, and fine-tune code across the entire spectrum of IBM
systems and configurations. This also includes access to advanced object
technologies such as Taligent, System Object Model (SOM), and OpenDoc.
 
The private, secure, and interruption-free environment allows you to
work at your own pace, with porting and prototyping assistance at your
disposal, in addition to an expansive networking lab for product
testing. Lab time is scheduled in advance to ensure that your
product-specific environment is set up and ready to go when you arrive.
 
Solve Technical Questions On-Site
---------------------------------
 
Even the most experienced solution developers need technical support now
and then. When you do, the center's team of experienced technical
consultants is ready. These on-site IBM experts provide leading-edge
information that can accelerate your software development project or
prepare you for the next wave of computing technology.
 
Maybe you want assistance in migrating a 16-bit Windows-based
application to a 32-bit OS/2 Warp industrial-strength environment. Or
maybe you simply need an answer regarding the use of shared libraries in
AIX. If you have a technical question, the center has just the people to
see -- supported by product developers at IBM labs in Austin, Texas
(AIX, RISC, SMP); Poughkeepsie, New York (SP1 and SP2); Boca Raton,
Florida (OS/2 Warp); Toronto, Canada (DB2); and other locations
worldwide.
 
Recruit Vendors and Partnerships
--------------------------------
 
You've developed your software vision. Now it's time to make marketing
decisions. Tap into the center's business resources to pinpoint the most
effective channels for getting your product to customers. Participate in
vendor recruiting seminars to establish all-important business
partnerships. The center offers many options.
 
Better still, take advantage of the profit-building business services
and marketing programs available through IBM's Business Partner Program.
Qualifying business partners also benefit from trade show opportunities,
listings in IBM Solutions catalogs, entry into IBM's National Solution
Center database, and much more.
 
Access Industry-Leading IBM Solutions
-------------------------------------
 
Hardware platforms:
 
o  PC
o  RISC System/6000 Family:
   -- SMP
   -- AIX
   -- POWERparallel
   -- SP2
   -- Power Personal (PowerPC)
o  AS/400
 
Software platforms:
 
o  OS/2 Warp
o  AIX
o  OS/400
o  DB2 Family
o  CICS
o  DCE
o  TCP/IP
o  SNA
o  NetView
o  DSMIT
o  KARAT
o  ADSM
 
Advanced technologies:
 
o  Client/Server
o  Distributed Data
o  Data Mining
o  Objects
o  OpenDoc
o  SOM/DSOM
o  Human Centered
o  Network Centric
o  Information Warehouse
o  Decision Support
 
Solution Partnership Center Locations
-------------------------------------
 
IBM Solution Partnership Center -- West
2929 Campus Drive, Suite 275
San Mateo CA 94403
1-800-678-4249 or 1-415-312-0240
fax 1-415-312-0254
 
IBM Solution Partnership Center -- East
404 Wyman St.
Waltham MA 02154
1-800-678-4249 or 1-617-895-2610
fax 1-617-895-2886
 
Go to Market
------------
 
The people. The technology. The resources. You'll find it all at IBM's
Solution Partnership Center. Add conveniences such as conference rooms,
classrooms, LAN room and library, and it's easy to see why solution
developers take full advantage of everything the center has to offer.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about how the Solution Partnership Center can
assist you in deploying and marketing your IBM-driven applications, fill
in the attached questionnaire and fax it to 1-415-312-0254 (Western US)
or 1-617-895-2610 (Eastern US). Or simply call 1-800-678-4249.
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                            INQUIRY FORM
 
Please send me more information about the Solution Partnership Center's:
 
____ Business Seminar Series
 
____ Application Porting and Support
 
____ Educational Events
 
____ Software Developer Discount Program
 
____ IBM Business Partner Program
 
I'm also interested in the following IBM technologies:
 
____ RISC System/6000          ____ POWERparallel
 
____ PC                        ____ DB2
 
____ Client/Server             ____ Systems Management
 
____ Power Personal            ____ SMP
 
____ AS/400                    ____ OS/2 Warp
 
____ Objects                   ____ Networking
 
 
____ Please keep me on the Solution Partnership Center's mailing list
     to receive announcements, materials, and updates.
 
 
________________________________________________________________________
Name
 
________________________________________________________________________
Title
 
________________________________________________________________________
Company
 
________________________________________________________________________
Address
 
________________________________________________________________________
City                                     State         Zip
 
________________________________________________________________________
Telephone                          Fax
 
________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address
 
________________________________________________________________________
Solution Offering
 
Please fax your filled-in form to 1-415-312-0254.
 
========================================================================
 
               +-------------------------------------------+
               | The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program |     dapemea
               |    in Europe, Middle East, and Africa     |
               +-------------------------------------------+
 
The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program (DAP) in Europe, Middle East,
and Africa (EMEA) provides a broad range of support for OS/2 solution
developers, including design, coding, porting, problem determination,
debugging, and publicity of OS/2 applications.
 
Open to Anyone in EMEA Actively Developing for OS/2
---------------------------------------------------
 
Membership in the EMEA OS/2 DAP is open to any solution developer in
EMEA who is actively developing a product or service for OS/2, be it a
device driver, a commercial product, a line-of-business application, or
a set of OS/2 objects.
 
Access to World Wide Web Service
--------------------------------
 
DAP members get full privileged access to our Internet World Wide Web
service, which provides extensive information on OS/2 and related
products, such as the VisualAge family, OpenDoc, LAN Server, DB2 for
OS/2, multimedia, and much more. In addition, our Question and Answer
facility allows you to direct your questions to experts in the IBM labs.
 
The addresses (URLs) for our developer home pages are:
 
  The IBM EMEA OS/2 DAP Home Page (direct):
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/dap/
  or via the IBM Software EMEA Home Page:
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/
  or via the IBM Solution Developer Operations (SDO) Home Page:
    http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/
 
  OS/2 device-driver repository:
    http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/device/
    and
    ftp.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/os2drivers/
 
Marketing Programs
------------------
 
If and when you have an application that is ready to ship, our marketing
programs will help you gain publicity and distinction for your product.
 
In addition to our electronic service, we periodically mail the latest
news and information to DAP members, and offer the opportunity for
solution developers to use this service to promote their solutions too.
The mailing programme is a chargeable service, and all contents are
subject to prior approval.
 
More Information
----------------
 
More information about the EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program can be
obtained through:
 
HelpFax:  If you have a touch-tone telephone, call our IBM HelpFax
          automated response system in the UK on +44 (0)1256 50096 and
          request document number 30600 for a brochure or document
          number 33001 for an application form.
 
Fax:      +44 (0)1256 336778
 
Internet: emeadap@vnet.ibm.com
 
Post:     IBM EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program
          ND1W Normandy House, Alencon Link
          Basingstoke, Hants.
          RG21 7EJ
          ENGLAND
 
========================================================================
 
                 +----------------------------------+
                 | IBM Device Driver Support Center |               ddsc
                 +----------------------------------+
 
If you are developing a device driver for OS/2, you need to know about
the IBM Device Driver Support Center, your one-stop shopping for:
 
o  Worldwide device-driver developer support
 
o  Specialized device-driver development workshops
 
o  The DUDE, a dedicated BBS providing up-to-the minute information
   solely for device-driver developers, as well as problem assistance.
   The BBS phone number is 1-407-982-3217, with settings 8, N, 1, and
   transmission rate 9600 bps.
 
   The DUDE is also accessible worldwide via Internet. To be given
   Internet access to The Dude, send a request to:
   sysop@thedude.bocaraton.ibm.com .
 
   Contact The DUDE for more information about:
 
   -- Logo program
   -- Test program
   -- Driver distribution program
   -- DUDE-ads
 
The DDSC team is in place to support your questions and education needs.
The team's voice-mail phone number, available at all times, is
1-407-982-4239.
 
========================================================================
 
          +------------------------------------------------+
          |      The Developer Connection for OS/2:        |    powerdev
          | The Power of the Future Delivered to Your Door |
          +------------------------------------------------+
 
The Developer Connection for OS/2 -- continuing proof of IBM's
commitment to OS/2 developers -- can greatly increase your productivity
by providing you with the latest tools, pre-release software, product
demos, and information you need on today's most convenient medium -- a
CD. And, because we live in changing times, an annual subscription to
The Developer Connection for OS/2 keeps your tools and information from
becoming obsolete. Each year you'll receive four volumes including CDs
and The Developer Connection News, each packed with the tools and
information you need for your OS/2 development efforts.
 
When accessed from your CD drive, The Developer Connection for OS/2
becomes a part of your Workplace Shell environment. Click on the
Developer Connection icon, and all the wealth of The Developer
Connection for OS/2 is instantly attainable. Use the powerful Developer
Connection browser to locate any piece of information. And because the
intuitive graphical user interface is a part of the Workplace Shell
environment, each task is familiar and simple. Try the products, install
them, or simply retrieve product information. There is also an available
option for creating diskettes for many of the products on the CD.
 
The Developer Connection program will continue to grow to support
emerging technologies. Subscribers also receive The Developer Connection
for LAN Systems, a cross-platform offering that supports the
installation of products and information to OS/2, Windows, DOS, and AIX
workstations. It provides a programming environment for client/server
and distributed computing application development. Device-driver
developers can now subscribe to The IBM Developer Connection Device
Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK). The Developer Connection
DDK is an annual membership program that enables rapid development of
device drivers for your personal computer hardware using the 32-bit OS/2
operating platform. Members receive the updated information, test tools,
utilities, and many complete device-driver sources.
 
Put The Developer Connection for OS/2 to Work for You ... Now
-------------------------------------------------------------
 
o  Receive product-level versions of OS/2 developer toolkits (for OS/2
   2.1, OS/2 Warp Version 3, OS/2 SMP, Pen for OS/2, Multimedia
   Presentation Manager, LAN Systems)
 
o  Receive new versions of operating system technologies as soon as they
   are developed
 
o  Try new OS/2 products before you buy them
 
o  Use the sample source code to start on the path of more productive
   programming
 
o  Access pre-release versions of IBM's 32-bit tools to prepare for
   tomorrow's technology
 
o  Receive updates to SMART, One Up Corporation's powerful tool that
   helps migrate your 16-bit and 32-bit Windows code and 16-bit OS/2
   code to 32-bit OS/2 code
 
o  Read The Developer Connection News for timely OS/2 information
 
o  Access electronic support through the Internet, OS/2 BBS, and
   CompuServe
 
Features and Benefits
---------------------
 
Annual subscription     Subscribe and have the tools and information you
                        need delivered to you for a whole year. What
                        could be easier?
 
Powerful browser        This easy-to-use front end presents the contents
                        of the CD by category. You can expand and
                        collapse categories or install products with the
                        click of a mouse.
 
Developer's Toolkits    Provides the tools, sample programs, and
for OS/2 2.1 and OS/2   documentation that enables you to develop your
Warp                    OS/2 applications quickly and easily.
 
Presentation Manager    The fully documented sample programs illustrate
Multimedia Toolkit/2    the use of the comprehensive multimedia device-
                        and data-handling capabilities of MMPM/2.
 
Pen for OS/2            Provides the tools, sample programs, and
Developer's Toolkit     documentation to enable you to create new
                        pen-aware OS/2 applications, pen-enable existing
                        applications, and create new pen-centric OS/2
                        applications.
 
Pre-release software    Helps you keep on top of the emerging
                        technologies by allowing you to be one of the
                        first to use pre-release versions of OS/2 and
                        other exciting products from IBM and independent
                        software vendors.
 
Tools                   Use some of the internal tools that were
                        developed by IBM programmers to help get their
                        jobs done faster and easier.
 
Extensive technical     Have the complete OS/2 Technical Library at your
documentation           fingertips with the click of a mouse. Complete
                        online documentation provides a quick, effective
                        reference to all system APIs, messages, and
                        features, including code examples and helpful
                        notes. Also, view the best chapters from popular
                        OS/2 books by well-known authors.
 
Source code             Help to jump-start your OS/2 application
                        development with our collection of sample source
                        code.
 
System requirements     System must support OS/2 2.0 or higher.
 
Memory requirements     6 MB minimum; 10 MB recommended; actual memory
                        required varies depending on which programs you
                        choose to run. The performance of the catalog
                        and browser can be enhanced with the addition of
                        more memory.
 
Disk-space              Actual disk space required varies depending on
requirements            the requirements of the programs you choose to
                        install.
 
CD-ROM drive            A CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2.
 
Support                 Available through OS/2 BBS, Internet, and
                        CompuServe for the duration of the subscription.
                        If you are not currently a CompuServe member,
                        call 1-800-524-3388, and ask for Representative
                        239. You will receive a special introductory
                        membership which entitles you to a brochure with
                        an ID and password, one month of basic services
                        for free, 15 USD worth of free extended
                        services, and a free subscription to CompuServe
                        magazine.
 
Prices
------
 
In the USA, an annual (four-issue) subscription to The Developer
Connection for OS/2 is priced at 199 USD, and 75 USD for an additional
license. The price for Commercial and Premier members of the IBM US
Developer Assistance Program is 119 USD. These prices do not include
shipping and handling.
 
For prices in other countries, contact the phone numbers listed below.
 
Ordering Information
--------------------
 
To order The Developer Connection for OS/2 or additional licenses, call
the appropriate number:
 
  United States         1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266),
                          fax 1-303-330-7655
  Argentina             313-0014
  Bolivia               35-1840
  Brazil                0800-111205, fax (011)886-3222
  Canada                1-800-561-5293, fax 1-905-821-1187
  Colombia              257-0111
  Costa Rica            223-6222
  Dominican Republic    566-5161
  El Salvador           98-5011
  Guatemala             31-5859
  Honduras              32-2319
  Mexico                (525)627-1111 within Mexico City
                        91-800-00316 elsewhere in Mexico
  Panama                639-977
  Paraguay              444-094
  Peru                  36-6345
  Uruguay               923-617
  Venezuela             908-8901
 
The following require your country's international access code prior to
the listed number:
 
  Asia/Pacific          +61-2-354-7684, fax +61-2-354-7766
                        (61 is the country code for Australia)
 
  Europe, Middle East, and Africa -- call IBM ISMS Direct Services in
    Denmark (country code 45). Operators speaking the following
    languages are available:
 
       Danish    +45-48101300        Italian       +45-48101600
       Dutch     +45-48101400        Norwegian     +45-48101250
       English   +45-48101500        Scandinavian  +45-48101300
       Finnish   +45-48101650        Spanish       +45-48101100
       French    +45-48101200        Swedish       +45-48101150
       German    +45-48101000
                      fax   +45-48142207
 
========================================================================
 
                 +-----------------------------------+
                 |    Questions and Answers about    |          devconqa
                 | The Developer Connection for OS/2 |
                 +-----------------------------------+
 
Q1.  What is The Developer Connection for OS/2?
 
A1.  The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual subscription program
     for application developers. Its purpose is to deliver: licenses to
     developers for toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, and
     sample code; licenses to the latest pre-release code, so developers
     can prepare for and simulate future environments; and the most
     up-to-date versions of technical documentation on OS/2. The
     Developer Connection for OS/2 consists of four issues (CDs and a
     newsletter), delivered over the course of one year, plus access to
     The Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe
     until the subscription expires.
 
     For those subscribers who are not members of CompuServe, IBM has
     established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TalkLink
     (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services), and
     Internet support by addressing your questions and comments to
     devcon@vnet.ibm.com .
 
Q2.  What does The Developer Connection cost?
 
A2.  An annual subscription entitles the subscriber to four issues of
     the CDs and newsletter, plus access to a private section of the
     CompuServe OS2DF2 forum. Customers may also purchase an additional
     license, which allows for making one additional copy of the
     contents of the four issues of the CDs and newsletters and one
     additional license to use the code delivered on the CDs.
 
     In the USA, the prices (in USD) are as follows (note that US prices
     DO NOT INCLUDE shipping and handling):
 
                             Regular    Commercial/  Student/
                             Price      Premier DAP  Faculty
                                        and BesTeam
 
     Annual Subscription      199.00     119.00       119.00
     Additional License        75.00      45.00         N/A
 
     In Canada, an annual subscription is 225 Canadian dollars.
 
     In Latin America, an annual subscription is between 137 and 150
     USD.
 
     In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (E/ME/A), prices are (note
     that E/ME/A prices INCLUDE shipping and handling):
 
                               Annual        DUA (Addl.
     Country      Currency     Subscription  License)      VAT percent
 
     Austria      Schilling    2337 ATS       923 ATS      20
     Belgium      Franc        6962 BEF      2748 BEF      20,5
     Denmark      Kroner       1311 DKK       518 DKK      25
     Finland      Finmark      1170 FIM       462 FIM      22
     France       Franc        1146 FRF       452 FRF      18,6
     Germany      Mark          333 DEM       131 DEM      15
     Greece       Drachma     48423 GRD     19115 GRD      --
     Ireland      Pound         139 IEP        55 IEP      21
     Israel       US Dollar     190 USD        75 USD      --
     Italy        Lire       311030 ITL    122775 ITL      19
     Netherlands  Gylden        376 NLG       149 NLG      17,5
     Norway       Kroner       1446 NOK       571 NOK      23
     Portugal     Escudo      33778 PTE     13334 PTE      17
     Spain        Peseta      26786 ESP     10571 ESP      16
     Sweden       Kroner       1579 SEK       623 SEK      25
     Switzerland  Franc         295 CHF       116 CHF       6,5
     Turkey       US Dollar     190 USD        75 USD      --
     UK           Pound         131 GBP        52 GBP      18
 
Q3.  If I belong to the Developer Assistance Program, do I get a
     discount?
 
A3.  Members of the Commercial Services or Premier Services of the USA
     Developer Assistance Program (DAP) may purchase The Developer
     Connection for OS/2 at a reduced price -- 119 USD for an annual
     subscription, and 45 USD for each additional license. US members of
     the Worldwide DAP, however, purchase The Developer Connection at
     the regular 199 USD price.
 
     European DAP members purchase The Developer Connection at the
     regular price.
 
Q4.  What do The Developer Connection CDs contain?
 
A4.  The CDs contain pre-release versions of many IBM OS/2 and LAN
     products, internal development and productivity tools, bitmaps, and
     demos of products from IBM and others. Each volume also includes
     the latest release level of The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, The
     Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3, the Multimedia
     Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's
     Toolkit. In addition to these programs, the CDs contain sample
     source code that can be used to develop your own applications, as
     well as thousands of pages of documentation with a search facility.
 
Q5.  How would you compare The Developer Connection for OS/2 against the
     Microsoft Developer Network CD-ROM?
 
A5.  The Developer Connection for OS/2 is a subscription program for
     application developers which includes CDs and newsletters delivered
     four times over one year, plus access to a private section of the
     OS2DF2 CompuServe forum. The Developer Connection CDs contain
     released versions of our developer toolkits, pre-release programs,
     a comprehensive technical library, sample source code which can be
     used by developers to write their own programs, and demonstration
     versions of Independent Software Vendor programs.
 
     The Developer Connection for OS/2 compares very favorably with
     Microsoft's Developer Network, Level 2. The Developer Connection
     delivers over 200 development tools every quarter, including
     toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, sample source
     code, and documentation.
 
Q6.  What advantages do I get from the CompuServe forum for The
     Developer Connection for OS/2 that I didn't have before?
 
A6.  Subscribing to The Developer Connection entitles you to access the
     private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on
     CompuServe. IBM developers will be answering questions and carrying
     on dialogs with subscribers on a full-time basis, and will respond
     to your comments/issues/questions on a timely basis.
 
Q7.  How many copies of The Developer Connection for OS/2 do I have to
     subscribe to for my company? I have many programmers, do I have to
     buy one for each?
 
A7.  After your company has purchased its initial subscription to The
     Developer Connection, you may buy as many additional licenses as
     you want at 75 USD. For each additional license you order, four
     times during the year you will receive the current newsletter and a
     Proof of Additional License certificate, which entitles you to make
     one additional copy of the contents of the current volume.
     Additional licenses work best for Local Area Network development
     environments (for example, if you have ten developers on a LAN, you
     could buy one regular license and nine additional licenses).
 
Q8.  I've heard that the Developer Connection program will grow in the
     future. What do you mean by that? What will I see over the next
     year?
 
A8.  The IBM Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2, Developer
     Connection for AIX, and Developer Connection for Image Plus
     Visualinfo have already been announced. Future direction for The
     Developer Connection has not been announced; however, we are
     considering expanding the Developer Connection family of products.
 
Q9.  Does my license to use the release-level toolkits contained on The
     Developer Connection end if I do not renew my subscription at the
     end of my annual membership?
 
A9.  In general, the License Agreement to use the code on each volume of
     The Developer Connection is shipped with that volume, and expires
     120 days after receipt of that volume or upon receipt of the next
     volume, whichever comes first. However, your licenses to the
     following toolkits continue beyond expiration of your subscription:
     The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1, Multimedia Presentation
     Manager Toolkit/2 1.1, Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit, and The
     Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Version 3. As long as you adhere
     to all other terms and conditions of the Agreement, your license to
     the abovementioned toolkits does not terminate.
 
Q10. Is the Developer Connection program available outside the US?
 
A10. The Developer Connection for OS/2 program has been announced in the
     USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and the
     Asia / Pacific countries. It is currently available in all of these
     geographies.
 
Q11. How do I subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2?
 
A11. Here is subscription information for all geographies:
 
     In the USA, you can subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2
     by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266), fax 1-303-330-7655.
 
     In Canada, call 1-800-561-5293, fax 1-905-821-1187.
 
     In Germany, call 0130-812177.
 
     Elsewhere in Europe, call IBM ISMS Direct Services in Denmark. Be
     sure to dial the international access code applicable to your
     country BEFORE dialing the appropriate phone number. Operators
     speaking the following languages are available (note that 45 is
     the country code for Denmark):
 
                 Country
     Language    Code          Number
     --------    ----------    ---------
     Danish      Denmark=45    +48101300
     Dutch       Denmark=45    +48101400
     English     Denmark=45    +48101500
     Finnish     Denmark=45    +48101650
     French      Denmark=45    +48101200
     German      Denmark=45    +48101000
     Italian     Denmark=45    +48101600
     Norwegian   Denmark=45    +48101250
     Spanish     Denmark=45    +48101100
     Swedish     Denmark=45    +48101150
 
     TeleFax:    Denmark=45    +48142207
 
     In Asia/Pacific, call 61-2-354-7684, fax 61-2-354-7766. Note that
     61 is the country code for Australia.
 
     In Latin America and South America:
 
       Country               Phone            Fax
       -------               -----            ---
 
       Argentina             313-0014
       Bolivia               35-1840
       Brazil                0800-111205      (011)886-3222
       Chile                 633-4400
       Colombia              257-0111
       Costa Rica            223-6222
       Dominican Republic    566-5161
       Ecuador               56-5100
       El Salvador           98-5011
       Guatemala             31-5859
       Honduras              32-2319
       Mexico outside        91-800-00316 (toll-free)
         Mexico City
       Mexico City           (525)627-1111
       Panama                639-977
       Paraguay              444-094
       Peru                  36-6345
       Uruguay               923-617
       Venezuela             908-8901
 
Q12. The back of the newsletter says "For CompuServe membership
     information, call...  You will receive a special introductory
     membership for IBM customers". What does the special introductory
     offer include?
 
A12. The special introductory offer includes:
     - A brochure with an ID and password
     - One month of basic services for free
     - 15 USD of free extended services
     - A free subscription to CompuServe magazine
 
     To obtain a CompuServe ID, or just to inquire about membership,
     call one of the following numbers depending on where you are
     located, and ask for Representative 239:
 
     - From the USA, call 1-800-524-3388
     - From the United Kingdom, call 0800 289 378
     - From Germany, call 0130 37 32
     - From other countries in Europe, call +44 (117) 9760681
     - From elsewhere, call 1-614-457-0802 (direct to the US)
 
Q13. If I have a CompuServe id, how do I gain access to the private
     Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 Forum?
 
A13. The Developer Connection section on the OS2DF2 forum is the way to
     obtain technical support and also to exchange messages, ideas,
     comments, and concerns with The Developer Connection for OS/2 team
     and forum members.
 
     To obtain access to this private section, send an e-mail note
     containing your Developer Connection subscription number to the
     Developer Connection Administrator at CompuServe user id
     73423,2767. You will receive notification of access to the
     Developer Connection section within two business days. To access
     the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the ! prompt, then select the
     Developer Connection section.
 
Q14. Is there any other electronic support for The Developer Connection
     for OS/2?
 
A14. Yes, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under
     TalkLink (TalkLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial
     Services). For more information, customers in the USA may call
     1-800-547-1283; customers outside of the US should contact their
     local IBM Marketing Representative. Support is also available
     through the Internet by addressing your questions and comments to
     devcon@vnet.ibm.com .
 
Q15. I have received a promotional copy of The Developer Connection for
     OS/2 CD, dated February 1995. I'm having some problems. How can I
     get some help?
 
A15. There is a question-and-answer file addressing commonly asked
     questions on CompuServe. The file is called DPROMO.TXT; it is
     located on OS/2 Developer 2 Forum (go OS2DF2), in library 17, IBM
     files, and is updated as necessary. This is the only help available
     for customers who are not current subscribers to The Developer
     Connection for OS/2.
 
Q16. How can I purchase the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp,
     Version 3?
 
A16. The IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is included on
     The Developer Connection for OS/2. By purchasing a subscription to
     The Developer Connection for OS/2, you will receive the most
     current OS/2 toolkit updates.
 
     For owners of previous OS/2 developer toolkits who do not have a
     CD-ROM player, there is a 3.5-inch diskette shrinkwrap package that
     contains the IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp, Version 3
     upgrade for 79 USD. This diskette package is available through
     1-800-6DEVCON. The GEMS part number for the diskette package is
     2419864.
 
Q17. How can I get The OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2?
 
A17. The OpenDoc Developer's Kit for OS/2 is included with The Developer
     Connection for OS/2. By purchasing a subscription to The Developer
     Connection for OS/2, you will receive the most current OpenDoc
     toolkit updates.
 
Q18. What is OpenDoc?
 
A18. OpenDoc is a set of APIs (Application Program Interface) and
     software for building compound documents. The OpenDoc compound
     document architecture provides a container of parts and part
     handlers.
 
     What is a container in OpenDoc?
     A container is a place where parts can be inserted.
 
     What is a part?
     Parts are the fundamental building blocks of OpenDoc.
 
     What is a part handler?
     Part handlers are the independent programs that manipulate and
     display a part type. Part handlers are divided into two types:
     editors and viewers. Part viewers allow a user to display and print
     a part's content, but not edit it. Viewers are usually distributed
     for free, but you will have to pay for editors.
 
     What is a frame?
     Frames are areas of the display that represent a part. They also
     represent a part in the negotiations for space during the layout of
     a document.
 
     For more information about OpenDoc for OS/2, send an e-mail note to
     opendoc@austin.ibm.com .
 
Q19. Is OpenDoc compatible with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) from
     Microsoft?
 
A19. Yes, OpenDoc parts and containers are OLE-compatible. You should be
     able to place OpenDoc parts in OLE containers, and vice versa.
 
Q20. What is The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2 (DevCon
     DDK)? How much is it?
 
A20. The DevCon DDK is an enhanced version of The Developer Connection
     for OS/2. It INCLUDES a DevCon subscription PLUS source code, test
     tools and documentation for many driver classes: display, printer,
     storage, input/output, multimedia, physical, virtual, and double
     byte character set. The DevCon DDK is priced at 299 USD in the
     United States, and 220 USD in Europe. Prices in other countries can
     be obtained by calling the country order number (see answer A11).
 
Q21. A customer subscribes to The Developer Connection for OS/2 and
     wants to subscribe to the Developer Connection Device Driver Kit
     (DDK). Since the DDK now includes The Developer Connection for
     OS/2, and the customer does not need two copies of The Developer
     Connection for OS/2, what should he do?
 
A21. The customer should get an upgrade for The Developer Connection
     Device Driver Kit, which is the DDK WITHOUT The Developer
     Connection for OS/2. This upgrade is only available to current
     subscribers of The Developer Connection for OS/2. The price of the
     upgrade is 129 USD in the United States, and 110 USD in Europe.
     Prices in other countries can be obtained by calling the country
     order number (see answer A11).
 
Q22. How can I get the Software Migration Analysis and Reporting (SMART)
     tool?
 
A22. SMART is included with The Developer Connection for OS/2. By
     purchasing a subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2, you
     will receive the most current SMART tool updates.
 
========================================================================
 
                                                                 subdcon
 
   +----------------------------------------------------------------+
   | Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for OS/2 |
   |      and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)      |
   +----------------------------------------------------------------+
 
The following list of phone and fax numbers was published in Volume 8 of
The Developer Connection News.
 
The list applies to two products:
 
o  The Developer Connection for OS/2
o  The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK)
 
The phone numbers shown are for ordering both products unless otherwise
specified.
 
In the following countries:
 
  Canada              1-800-561-5293
  Germany             0130-812177
  United States       1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266)
                  fax 1-303-330-7655
 
  NOTE: Commercial and Premier Services members of the US Solution
        Developer Program are eligible for a discounted price for The
        Developer Connection for OS/2. When ordering, be sure to specify
        that you are a Commercial and Premier Services member, and give
        your membership number.
 
In Latin and South America:
 
   Argentina           313-0014         Honduras            32-2319
   Bolivia             35-1840          Mexico (except      91-800-00316
   Brazil              0800-111205        Mexico City)
   Chile               633-4400         Mexico City only    627-1111
   Colombia            257-0111         Panama              639-977
   Costa Rica          223-6222         Paraguay            444-094
   Dominican Republic  566-5161         Peru                36-6345
   Ecuador             56-5100          Uruguay             923-617
   El Salvador         98-5011          Venezuela           908-8901
   Guatemala           31-5859
 
In Asia/Pacific countries:
 
  Be sure to dial your country's international access code before
  dialing the listed phone number. 61 is the country code for Australia.
 
  Call +61-2-354-7684, or fax to +61-2-354-7766.
 
To order within Europe:
 
   Be sure to dial your country's international access code before
   dialing the appropriate phone number or fax number listed below. 45
   is the country code for Denmark.
 
  Operators speaking the following languages are available.
 
    Language   Phone Number          Language   Phone Number
    --------   ------------          --------   ------------
 
    Danish     +45-4-810-1300        German     +45-4-810-1000
    Dutch      +45-4-810-1400        Italian    +45-4-810-1600
    English    +45-4-810-1500        Norwegian  +45-4-810-1250
    Finnish    +45-4-810-1650        Spanish    +45-4-810-1100
    French     +45-4-810-1200        Swedish    +45-4-810-1150
                      Fax        +45-4-814-2207
 
Electronic Support
------------------
 
Electronic support is provided through CompuServe, OS/2 BBS, and the
Internet. Obtain technical support or use the forums to exchange
messages, ideas, comments, or concerns with The Developer Connection for
OS/2 team or other members.
 
The dedicated Developer Connection section on CompuServe is located in
hte IBM OS/2 Developer Forum 2. To obtain access to this section, please
send a note with your subscription number to The Developer Connection
administrator at CompuServe userid 73423,2767. You will receive
notification or access to The Developer Connection section within two
business days.
 
To access the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the ! prompt; then, select The
Developer Connection section.
 
For CompuServe membership information, call one of the following numbers
depending on where you are located:
 
  Germany                       0130 37 32
  United Kingdom                0800 289 378
  Other European Countries      +44 (117) 9760681
  United States                 1-800-524-3388
  from elsewhere                1-614-457-0802
 
Ask for representative 239. You will receive a special introductory
membership for IBM customers.
 
The DEVCON CFORUM is on the OS/2 BBS under TALKLink, which is a feature
under the IBMLink Commercial Services. Customers in the U.S. can call
1-800-547-1283; customers outside of the U.S. should contact their local
IBM marketing representative.
 
Internet users may address their questions or comments to
devcon@vnet.ibm.com . Letters to the editor may be addressed to
lisa_demeo@bocaraton.ibm.com .
 
Additional Developer Connection DDK Electronic Support (DUDE)
-------------------------------------------------------------
 
In addition, Developer Connection DDK subscribers can obtain support
through the DUDE BBS at 1-407-982-3217. After completing a
self-registration, you will have limited access to the system; then,
within one business day, you will be notified that your access level has
been upgraded to NORMAL. Send your questions using your PC and modem.
 
If you have problems connecting to the DUDE BBS, you can leave a voice
message on 1-407-982-4239. A member of the DDSC team will return your
call before the end of the next business day.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +----------------------------------+
                   | DB2 Developer Assistance Program |           dapdb2
                   +----------------------------------+
 
The IBM DB2 Developer Assistance Program assists ISVs porting or
developing applications and tools for DB2. The program encompasses DB2
for OS/2, DB2 for AIX, DB2 for HP/UX, and DB2 for SUN Solaris.
 
This program is free of charge and is open to professional developers
who are selling their software solutions commercially.
 
Program Benefits
----------------
 
Participants in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program are provided with:
 
o  The opportunity to acquire IBM DB2 and associated software, including
     full documentation, at special terms and conditions
o  Access to telephone technical support and electronic support through
     the DB2 ISV program forums
o  Participation in testing of early code and other joint programs
o  A vendor advocate who will address your questions and concerns
o  Access to IBM marketing programs such as exhibitions, conferences,
     advertisements, direct mailings, etc.
o  A free listing of your product in the DB2 Solutions Directory, which
     is distributed worldwide to customers and the IBM marketing force
 
Enrollment
----------
 
To enroll in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program, send a message,
including your name, company name, full address, phone number, fax
number, and e-mail address, to db2dap@vnet.ibm.com . In the USA and
Canada, you can also call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or
1-770-835-9002. From other countries, fax your request to
1-203-262-2141.
 
========================================================================
 
                        +----------------------+
                        | CICS OS/2 Developers |                 os2cics
                        +----------------------+
 
ISVs who want to evaluate how their product or service could exploit the
capabilities of CICS OS/2 Version 2 can obtain CICS OS/2 V2 code,
documentation, educational video, and technical support. The code has a
90-day life, and is for development, test, and demonstration purposes
only. Unlimited-life code is available to ISVs who are willing to commit
to produce a product or service that exploits CICS OS/2. For more
information, contact Fred Holland at 1-301-240-8143, fax 1-301-240-8836.
 
========================================================================
 
               +-------------------------------------+
               | TCP/IP Application Partners Program |            os2tcp
               +-------------------------------------+
 
ISVs who have products that interoperate with the IBM TCP/IP V2.0 for
OS/2 product, or who wish to enable their products to do so, should join
the TCP/IP Application Partners Program (TAPP). ISVs who join TAPP get a
copy of TCP/IP for OS/2 for enablement (development and testing)
purposes only. To join the TAPP, call 1-919-254-2679.
 
========================================================================
 
                          +----------------+
                          | AIX POWER Team |                    poweraix
                          +----------------+
 
The POWER Team is an exciting program developed just for you, the
developer. It is tailored to help you gain access to the IBM tools that
can help build and grow your product in the AIX marketplace, using IBM's
POWER architecture and the RISC System/6000.
 
Membership in the POWER Team program allows you to take advantage of a
variety of programs, which include:
 
Technical Support
-----------------
 
Choose from our menu of special fee-based technical support programs.
You may select the type of technical support that is best for your
development situation:
 
o Porting assistance
o Ongoing technical support
o Consulting services
  - Design reviews
  - Performance tuning
  - On-site consulting
o Benchmarking
o Remote access to an RS/6000
 
Development
-----------
 
Receive information and tools to assist you in your ongoing development
activities:
 
o Electronic technical/marketing bulletin board
o Question-and-answer database
o Early product information
o Access to AIX public-domain software
o Porting information / white papers
 
Equipment
---------
 
Enjoy the availability of equipment without straining your budget:
 
o RS/6000 Developer's Discount Program
o RS/6000 Leasing Program
o RS/6000 Rentals
 
Marketing
---------
 
Expand your marketing opportunities through our programs:
 
o AIX POWER Solutions Catalog
 
  - 50-word product description in magazine format
  - Up to 5 pages of marketing / product information via fax
  - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
  - Call 1-415-855-3333 and request a document or catalog
 
o IBM's online databases for AIX solutions
 
Education
---------
 
Keep your leading edge with information about the latest products, new
technologies, and trends:
 
o POWER conferences
  - Technical conferences for independent software and hardware
      developers.
o AIXpert magazine subscription
  - Quarterly technical publication with a distribution of 25,000
  - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members
o Seminars / classes
 
Technical, Business, Marketing Information
------------------------------------------
 
Learn about the many programs and facilities that IBM has to offer.
Making it easier for you to work with IBM is an important goal of this
program. POWER Team members receive technical, business, and marketing
information on a regular basis.
 
Who is Eligible?
----------------
 
The POWER Team is intended for developers working on products for
commercial release. You are eligible to participate in the program if:
 
o You are currently developing products for AIX and the RISC System/6000
o You are currently marketing AIX or UNIX products.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information, call the POWER Team information line at
1-800-222-2363 within the USA, and request additional information and a
membership application.
 
Become a member of the POWER Team, and work with IBM to expand your
sales and marketing opportunities, take advantage of the technical
support and equipment offerings, and keep on the leading edge of new
technologies.
 
========================================================================
 
              +--------------------------------------------+
              | The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: |      rom400
              |   Connecting Developers with Development   |
              +--------------------------------------------+
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM provides AS/400 developers
with a wealth of information to promote application development on the
AS/400. The BookManager Library Reader product is provided on the CD-ROM
to enable the user to search for and view what is needed, using WIN-OS/2
within OS/2.
 
Description
-----------
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, which is also provided to
participants in AS/400 Partners In Development Membership, provides a
wealth of information selected specifically for the AS/400 solution
provider. We have also included the IBM BookManager Library Reader
product to ensure that navigation through this information is easy. All
you need is a personal computer capable of running OS/2 or Windows, a
CD-ROM drive, and the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM.
 
The IBM BookManager Library Reader product provides a "search" function,
so you can enter a topic of interest and receive a list of references
where that topic is described. You can also select to view a book based
on the title of the book, and then chapters based on the chapter
headings. Functions are also included so that material of interest can
be printed (a whole topic area, marked text, or even the whole book!) or
copied to a file. One of the most popular features is the hypertext
linking that provides you a quick easy way to "jump" to related
information or more detailed information on the same topic.
 
The information on the CD-ROM is organized on "bookshelves." Each
bookshelf contains "books." You select the bookshelf based on the
subject matter you are interested in. Books on that shelf are then
listed for you. Once you are in a book, you can "page" through it or
"search" for what you need, or look through the table of contents and
jump directly to the chapter you want.
 
The information in "books" may be a presentation or a publication or
even a program that can be run.
 
Content of Volume 2
-------------------
 
The content of Volume 2 includes the following:
 
Presentations:
 
  Overview of AS/400 Partners In Development
  AS/400 Advanced Server (8+ presentations)
  AS/400 Client/Server Computing Strategy for the Workplace
  Application Development (AD) Partner Product Demos (18)
 
Publications:
 
  Handbook of AS/400 Partners In Development
  Notebook for AS/400 Partners In Development Members
  AS/400 Client/Server Applications Directory
  IBM's Directions for the AS/400 (9 white papers)
  AS/400 System Manuals (white books) (selected)
  (over 280 books in all)
 
  Additional selected papers addressing:
    AS/400 Client/Server
    AS/400 Object Oriented Technology
    The Application Development (AD) Program
 
  Reference materials:
    All past AS/400 Partners In Development Newsletters
    AS/400 Press Releases
    Merchandising Deliverables Directory
    Selected On-Line Forums (7)
    IBM Education and Training Catalogs (all platforms)
 
Programs:
 
    SystemView/400 Product Selection Guide
    Client/Server Tool
    Client/Server Applications Directory
    AS/400 Information Directory
    Guidelines product (JBA International)
 
Content will change from issue to issue.
 
Price
-----
 
The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM is included with AS/400
Partners In Development Membership at the Starter, Starter and 800,
Base, and Base and 800 levels.
 
Membership at the Starter level is 250 USD per year and includes up to
three issues of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, along with
many other benefits (Newsletter, On-Line connection and more).
Individual copies of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM are
available to Complimentary Members for 100 USD.
 
More Information
----------------
 
To become a Member of AS/400 Partners In Development and receive the
AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM up to three times every year
(along with many other benefits), call 1-800-365-4426, Extension 400, or
1-507-253-7291, Ext 400.
 
========================================================================
 
            +-------------------------------------------+
            | AS/400 Partners in Development Membership |        part400
            +-------------------------------------------+
 
AS/400 Partners in Development recognizes market realities. And, more
importantly, it acts on them.
 
The program gives solution providers direct access to top IBM technical
people. Depending on which membership option you select, this can take
the form of anything from bulletin boards to private consultations with
hardware and software developers. AS/400 Partners in Development also
helps you address design, implementation, marketing, packaging, and
after-market issues.
 
Quite simply, your success drives our success. And the better your
access to our systems -- our technology, our expertise, our marketing
initiatives -- the more successful you will be. Our common goals are
simple: Better solutions, reduced development times, and effective
marketing.
 
AS/400 Partners In Development welcomes you to some exciting new offers
through its Membership Program (formally ASsociation/400). As members of
Partners In Development, AS/400 Solution Providers have access to
development resources from the AS/400 Division through a wide array of
support and services.
 
There are several membership offerings to help you become more connected
with the AS/400 Division. Memberships range in price from no charge to
4990 USD, to meet your specific business needs.
 
Assistance Overview
-------------------
 
The assistance provided by AS/400 Partners in Development can take many
forms, outlined below.
 
In Person
---------
 
(No membership required, although discounts are available to members.
Fee-based.)
 
o  Modernization Strategies. A combination of long-term planning and
   hands-on customization of your existing product.
 
o  Consulting. One-on-one assistance from technical experts.
 
o  Classes. Informative lectures and hands-on labs.
 
o  Briefings. Short introductions to technical topics for solution
   providers or AS/400 briefings for your customers.
 
o  Benchmarks. Hands-on validation of system performance while running
   your application on a specific AS/400 configuration.
 
o  Solution Integration. Front-end process planning and definition for
   custom solution delivery.
 
o  System Customization. Customized systems delivered direct from the
   factory. Can include pre-loading your application.
 
o  Customized Assistance. A unique response to your particular
   development need.
 
These are all available in Rochester, Minnesota. Outside the USA, they
may be available through Advanced Solution Service Centres (ASSCs) in
European countries, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in the U.K., or
Japan's Solution Partner Lab. Through special arrangement, they may also
be offered at your location.
 
Electronic Access
-----------------
 
(Membership required for electronic access)
 
Online Developer Support gives you unlimited access to the AS/400 lab.
Included with this support are the following:
 
o  Online Q and A facility. You can search a database of previously
   asked questions, and submit questions electronically to a team of
   dedicated specialists with multiplatform skills. Depending on the
   enrollment option you choose, you may also author and answer
   questions. Includes cross-platform and competitive information.
 
o  Forums. On-line interactive communication among solution providers
   and IBM development personnel focused on specific technical areas.
   You can dialogue with IBM developers worldwide on a broad range of
   topics, such as Client/Server, Envy/400, VisualAge, C Programming,
   PC Support, AS/400 Tips and Techniques, Communications, SQL, and
   Openness. Additionally, this system may provide the vehicle for
   special development relationships on laboratory focus topics.
 
o  E-Mail. An opportunity to communicate with other Business Partners,
   IBM personnel with Information Exchange Addresses (IEAs), and other
   software mall subscribers.
 
o  Bulletin Boards. Postings of articles from past newsletter articles,
   course descriptions and schedules, upcoming events, and news.
 
o  News Flashes. Important information that is flagged for your
   convenience.
 
o  The AS/400 Merchandising Directory. This is your reference guide to
   key AS/400 marketing and technical presentations, videos, demo
   diskettes, consultant reports, press clippings, and brochures.
   Included in this guide are the description, source, and ordering
   instructions for each entry. An online order form is also available.
   Topics covered include: Client/Server, Openness, Application
   Development Tools, Object-Oriented Programming, and others.
 
o  On-Line Market Research. The Rochester Marketing Research Library
   provides summaries of consultant studies and various trade press
   articles about all the latest topics. Use this facility to gain
   insights into customer needs and market trends.
 
o  On-Line Trade Articles. Condensed versions of important technical
   articles.
 
o  Handbook. A detailed guide to worldwide classes, briefings, and
   other services. Updated on-line as changes are made.
 
Hard Goods (and Hard Copy)
--------------------------
 
(Membership required for all offerings except the technical newsletter,
the handbook, and PSAS)
 
o  Technical Newsletter. Quarterly newsletter from lab includes
   technical updates and tips, business trends, product trends and
   directions, and market information. Most articles are written by
   leading AS/400 Division developers.
 
o  Handbook. Updated twice a year in hardcopy. To receive a free copy,
   call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400 within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291,
   ext. 400 from elsewhere.
 
o  Developer Lease. IBM hardware leased at special developers' rates.
   In the USA only, AS/400 systems, including Server and Portable 1
   models, may be leased for little as 1 percent of list price per
   month. Lease terms of 12, 24, and 36 months are available, with
   options. This allows you to maintain the latest technology for
   application development and demos. AS/400 equipment rentals are also
   available to members at a reduced rate for for short-term
   demonstration purposes.
 
o  Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS). PSAS is a notebook PC tool
   available to AS/400 Partners In Development members at no charge.
   This portable tool assists you in identifying customer requirements;
   specifying the appropriate hardware, software and service solution;
   evaluating financial alternatives; creating the proposal; and even
   directly uploading the order, all from the customer's office.
 
o  Early Release. New versions and releases of Operating System/400
   software provided at no charge several weeks prior to general
   availability. Early release code enables you to implement and market
   your software at the latest level more quickly, develop the knowledge
   and skills of your technical staff ahead of your customers, and more
   effectively support your customers.
 
o  No-Charge Software Products. No-charge software facilitates your
   application development, modernization or porting projects. You may
   choose two software licenses per year at no additional charge from a
   list of Advanced Technology offerings and/or many porting tools.
   Current offerings include Code/400, Callpath/400, Multimedia,
   Wireless Computing, porting tools, and more.
 
o  Rental Equipment. Short-duration rentals of software and hardware for
   customer demos, business shows, and product announcements. USA only.
 
o  Licensed Internal Program Interfaces (LIPIs). LIPIs are available
   exclusively to AS/400 Partners In Development annual fee members for
   a one-time charge. These LIPIs document internal software interface
   specifications, which allow midware application developers to use
   system functions that were previously unavailable from IBM. Solution
   Providers can now expand their suite of offerings in a more efficient
   manner by accessing the same key interfaces as IBM AS/400 developers.
   This offering is one more demonstration that the AS/400 is an open
   system.
 
   Active AS/400 Partners In Development members must sign the IBM
   Confidential Disclosure Agreement and the IBM Licensed Internal
   Programming Interface Contract to be eligible for this offering.
 
1-800 Support
-------------
 
(Membership required)
 
o  The 800 Developer Question and Answer facility. The Q and A facility
   gives you unlimited technical support by phone to answer your
   development questions in a timely way. This technical-support 800
   number is staffed by highly skilled specialists who have
   cross-platform knowledge to answer difficult development questions.
   They will engage specific AS/400 developers from the AS/400 Lab to
   assist when necessary to answer your questions. This service is
   available 12 hours a day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time),
   Monday through Friday, every business day.
 
   Membership at the "Starter and 800" level or the "Base and 800" level
   includes this support.
 
   Equivalent support is provided to worldwide AS/400 Partners In
   Development members through the online Q and A (electronic mail).
 
Topics
------
 
AS/400 Partners In Development offerings address topics of importance
to you. As technology changes, so will both specific offerings and
general areas of emphasis.
 
o  Modernization Strategies. A two-day session focused on your needs as
   defined by both your technical, marketing, and sales decision makers.
   Topics covered generally fall into four categories:
   -- Front-Ending or Screen Scraping tools
   -- Client/Server Application Development Tools
   -- Advanced Application Tools (e.g., Mobile, Multimedia)
   -- Object-Oriented Projects
 
   The session also typically includes updates on AS/400 Systems Content
   and Directions, Client/Server, and Systems Management. The second day
   is devoted to prototyping your application and constructing your
   roadmap.
 
o  Client/Server. Client/Server has become a dominant technology.
   Assistance with design, performance, and application management is
   available.
 
o  Object-Oriented Programming. Would you like to reduce your
   application development costs and decrease your time to market? If
   so, come and learn about VisualAge, a new and powerful visual
   application development environment for rapid combination of
   object-oriented AS/400 Client/Server applications. It could
   revolutionize the way you do business.
 
o  Database Management. Information is an asset. Database management,
   which maximizes the value of that asset, is becoming even more
   important. Issues discussed include distribution across machines and
   platforms, distributed client/server, and homogeneous environments,
   efficiency, and integrity.
 
o  Integrated Multimedia. With multimedia, companies can improve
   hundreds of business practices, like conducting meetings using video
   conferencing, updating employee skills through just-in-time training,
   communicating more effectively through multimedia, and integrating
   multimedia into current applications. Explore how to extend your
   application into the world of multimedia.
 
o  Integrated Facsimile. AS/400 integrated fax provides users with
   direct fax capabilities which will increase operational efficiency
   and productivity through rapid information dispersal.
 
o  Mobile Computing. Mobile workers can now access their AS/400 wherever
   they are, whenever it's convenient, with no wired connection
   whatsoever. Wireless LANs, which can be used independently or with
   wired LANs, meet the needs of mobile workers within the office,
   campus area, or job site. Mobile Network Access products, which
   include PagerPac/400 (one-way paging) and RadioPac/400 (two-way
   radio), are designed for mobile workers outside the office.
 
o  Advanced Function Printing. Understand AFP's significance, identify
   applications, and integrate solutions to save your customers money on
   printing costs.
 
o  Migration and Conversion. By extending your software offerings to
   AS/400, you can take advantage of the most popular mid-range computer
   ever. Specific topics include:
   -- Rightsizing
   -- Competitive Conversions
   -- S/36 to Native AS/400
 
o  Integrated Language Environment. ILE is the foundation for future
   application development. It provides new functions and interfaces on
   the AS/400 to allow better performance and more flexibility for
   application development.
 
o  Openness. The AS/400 supports many programming, database, and
   networking open standards. We can work with you on analyzing and
   porting your UNIX applications and PC-based networking applications
   to the AS/400.
 
Membership Levels
-----------------
 
The five membership levels range from no charge to 4,990 USD annually.
Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary by country.
 
Complimentary Membership Option
-------------------------------
 
The Complimentary Membership option is a no-charge option designed to
give the solution provider continuing information about the AS/400. As
a Complimentary Member, you receive:
 
o  The AS/400 Partners In Development Developer Newsletter.
 
o  Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS) Code.
 
Starter Membership Option
-------------------------
 
As a Starter Member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Complimentary Members
 
o  Online developer support, including:
   --  Forums
   --  Online Q and A facility
   --  AS/400 Merchandising Directory
   --  Marketing Research Library
   --  Worldwide electronic mail and fax
   --  Special Developer Lease Option
 
o  Licensed Program Internal Interfaces (LIPIs)
 
Starter and 800 Membership Option
---------------------------------
 
As a Starter and 800 member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Starter Members
 
o  The 1-800 Developer Question and Answer facility
 
Base Membership Option
----------------------
 
As a Base Member, you will receive:
 
o  All services given to Starter Members
 
o  IBM education discounts
 
o  Early-release code
 
o  No-charge software
 
o  Performance modeling (USA only)
 
Base and 800 Membership Option
------------------------------
 
As a Base and 800 member, you receive:
 
o  All services given to Base Members
 
o  The 1-800 Developer Question and Answer facility
 
Enrollment and More Information
-------------------------------
 
To learn more about any of the offerings listed here or to enroll as an
AS/400 Partners In Development member, call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400
within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291, ext. 400 from elsewhere.
 
========================================================================
 
                   +---------------------------------+
                   | Object Connection for VisualAge |           connobj
                   +---------------------------------+
 
The IBM Object Connection is a program that encourages enterprises to go
into the business of building VisualAge enabled reusable parts for the
open market. Its intent is to ensure that there is a robust supply of
application part components available to VisualAge developers. These
parts, like those supplied by IBM, can be added to the VisualAge parts
palette, and used repetitively in the development of VisualAge
applications. These parts must be written to the interface
specifications provided in the IBM manual titled "Construction from
Parts Architecture: Building Parts for Fun and Profit".
 
In addition, the Object Connection Program accommodates enterprises in
the business of developing and offering VisualAge complementary
development tools and IBM Smalltalk compatible class libraries.
 
Who Can Join?
-------------
 
Enterprises interested in assessing the prospect of building VisualAge
objects (or parts) from the open market are eligible for membership in
the Object Connection.
 
Object Connection Services
--------------------------
 
Members are entitled to:
 
o  A development license for VisualAge at very favorable terms
o  Marketing assistance
o  Technical support
   - access via an 800 phone number to VisualAge Technical Consultants
       on a call-back basis
   - technical documentation updates
   - interactive technical support on CompuServe
 
More Information
----------------
 
To join, call VisualAge's Object Connection Program at 1-800-IBM-CARY
(1-800-426-2279) within the USA, and request a program information
package and membership application. Fill out the application form and
return it to the Object Connection Program. The program manager will
call you for a telephone interview.
 
========================================================================
 
                         +-------------------+
                         | PenAssist Program |                   helppen
                         +-------------------+
 
The IBM Pen Developer Assistance Program (PenAssist) is designed
especially for the developer of pen software. The program is tailored to
help you develop applications in the emerging technology.
 
A Variety of Programs
---------------------
 
Membership in the PenAssist program allows you to take advantage of a
variety of programs:
 
o Access to IBM test centers
  - Located in Palo Alto CA and Atlanta GA
  - Equipped with an IBM PS/2 and digitizing pads. The PS/2 has PenDOS
      SDK and Pen for OS/2 installed.
 
o Electronic mail. Enrolled developers can send to and receive messages
  directly from the software developers' support organization.
 
o IBM pen software CompuServe forum, a forum for pen and mobile systems.
  IBM monitors this forum and provides responses to inquiries.
 
o Special software discounts:
  - PenDOS SDK
  - Pen for OS/2 SDK
  - Pen development tools
 
o Special hardware discounts:
  - Special prices on pen hardware from IBM and other manufacturers.
  - Eligibility to receive a 50 percent discount on selected IBM
      printers and features.
  - Notification of special promotional offerings.
 
o IBM Fax Information Service
  - Provides immediate information about IBM's pen and mobile software
      systems and other IBM products and services.
  - Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge.
 
o Marketing
  - Pen application catalog
  - Personal Computer Company BBS - applications will be listed in this
      database at no additional charge.
  - Business-show support
  - A single point of contact will be provided to assist with reviewing
      development and marketing relationships.
 
Who is Eligible?
----------------
 
o Developers of pen applications
o Developers of commercially available applications
o Corporations developing pen applications for their own use.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about PenAssist, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA
and Canada, 1-770-835-9002 from elsewhere, or fax to 1-770-835-9444.
 
========================================================================
 
                +-----------------------------------+
                | IBM Product Compatibility Program |           compprog
                +-----------------------------------+
 
The IBM Product Compatibility Program provides an opportunity for
developers to gain increased visibility, marketability, and credibility
for their products.
 
Compatibility Testing Opportunity
---------------------------------
 
This program gives ISVs a testing opportunity to establish and
communicate the compatibility of their products with OS/2 Warp
standalone, clients, servers, and LAN systems.
 
Resource for Making Wise Purchasing Decisions
---------------------------------------------
 
This program is a resource that customers and their advisors can use to
make product purchase decisions with the confidence that a product has
been tested for compatibility with OS/2 Warp and LAN Server systems.
Consultants, resellers, integrators, OEMs, and other product decision
makers can confidently use the list of compatible products in selecting
products that meet their customers' needs. Recommending compatible
products can help expedite buying decisions and protect a customer's
investment.
 
Value of Tested Compatibility
-----------------------------
 
There are literally thousands of software products on the market today
to help solve customers' problems. The challenge is finding which
products are compatible and can be integrated into a customer's
environment.
 
Selecting tested compatible products gives buyers confidence in product
decisions and/or recommendations. Such confidence can speed up product
decisions and potentially lessen installation and support time.
 
Compatibility Program Description
---------------------------------
 
There are two options of product compatibility. The "Ready for..."
option shows compatibility of a software product with either OS/2 Warp
or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp. The "Tested and Approved..." option
addresses a more sophisticated LAN systems environment to show
compatibility, interoperability, and coexistence with many LAN products.
 
Ready for OS/2 Warp and Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server
------------------------------------------------------
 
The "Ready for OS/2 Warp" and "Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" programs
offer software developers a set of IBM guidelines to self-test their
products for compatibility with a particular version of either OS/2 Warp
or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp.
 
This program, with some variations, also exists in some geographies
outside the USA and Canada. Developers outside of North America are
encouraged to contact their local IBM country representative for their
specific program benefits.
 
Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request documents 3241 and 3242 for a list
of compatible products under the Ready self-test program. In Canada,
call 1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call
1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling
1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada.
 
Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems
---------------------------------------------
 
The "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" program offers
hardware and software developers the opportunity to have IBM test their
product with many IBM and non-IBM products in a LAN systems
real-world-like environment. IBM publishes the results of these tests to
help customers understand the test environment plus any workarounds
discovered during the testing. Customer knowledge of test results helps
customers make more informed purchases and experience smoother
installations.
 
Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request document 3605 for a list of
compatible products tested by IBM in the Tested and Approved category,
with their respective test document numbers. From Canada, call
1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call
1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling
1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada.
 
Publicity: Where to Find Compatible Product Information
-------------------------------------------------------
 
Upon successful completion of testing, developers are given the use of a
compatibility mark to use with their products' advertising, brochures,
and other marketing materials.
 
Customers are encouraged to look at products displaying the mark with
confidence that the products have been tested in an appropriate
environment. Customers can receive names and/or reports of compatible
products through the following sources:
 
- CompuServe IBMDESK forum
- Internet WWW: http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/compatibility.html
- IBM's TALKLink OS/2 bulletin board, 1-800-547-1283
- MAX (CD-ROM from Computer Reseller News)
- Support on Site for Networks CD, 1-800-827-7889
- Sources and Solutions catalog (1-203-452-7704 or fax 1-203-268-1075)
- National Solution Center's database
- 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX (Canada), or from elsewhere,
    call 1-415-855-4329 from a fax phone, and request documents 3241,
    3242, 3605
- IBM Developer Connection CD, 1-800-633-8266
- IBM booths at major related trade shows
 
Compatible products also qualify for reduced advertising rates in major
magazines.
 
Program Q-and-A via Fax
-----------------------
 
A set of questions and answers about the Product Compatibility Program
can be found on the Internet or by requesting document 3657 from
1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX in Canada, or (from elsewhere,
using a fax phone) 1-415-855-4329.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4777 (U.S.
and Canada) or via fax: 1-512-838-2473.
 
========================================================================
 
            +---------------------------------------------+
            | Professional Certification Program from IBM |     certprof
            +---------------------------------------------+
 
The Professional Certification Program from IBM is an international
program that provides recognition to technical professionals who
demonstrate proficiency in IBM software and related products. To become
certified, individuals must demonstrate their proficiency in supporting
selected IBM products by passing a series of exams.
 
OS/2 and LAN Server Roles
-------------------------
 
Individuals, rather than organizations, can receive certification in the
following roles:
 
o  Certified OS/2 Engineer
 
   Provides the skills to support OS/2 installations and develop
   expertise in fine-tuning and customizing OS/2 platform systems.
 
o  Certified OS/2 Instructor
 
   Validates the skills required to teach OS/2 education courses, and
   provides technical instructor credentials.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Administrator
 
   Develops the skills necessary to support day-to-day network
   operations, such as backing up the server, maintaining security, and
   loading applications.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Engineer
 
   Provides service and support skills for LAN Server networks,
   including network design, performance tuning, and installation.
 
o  Certified LAN Server Instructor
 
   Enables participants to teach LAN Server education courses and
   provides technical instructor credentials.
 
Other Certification Roles
-------------------------
 
The Professional Certification Program from IBM also offers roles
for AIX, CallPath DirectTalk/2, and Client/Server. For information
about these certification options, contact Drake Prometric at
1-800-959-3926.
 
Testing
-------
 
Certification testing is administered by Drake Prometric, a worldwide
provider of certification testing in the computer industry. Classroom
education is offered through IBM Education and Training.
 
CERT95.ZIP, in the IBM/PSP Marketing Library on CompuServe (lib 8 of the
OS2USER forum), contains sample tests, test objectives, and program
descriptions for the current programs.
 
More Information
----------------
 
For more information about the PSP Professional Certification Program
from IBM, contact Drake Prometric:
 
United States and Canada                  1-800-959-3926
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,            +49 (0) 211 500 9950
  Italy, Eastern Europe
United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia,     +44 (0) 71 437 6900
  The Middle East, South Africa
France, Spain, Portugal, North Africa     +33 (0) 1 4289 8749
Japan                                     +81 3 3269 9620
Australia                                 +61 2 414 3666
Latin America - fax request to US:        1-612-896-7020
  (include the name Melissa Loh and
   phone number 1-612-896-7458)
 
or visit our web site, http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html .
 
========================================================================
 
             +----------------------------------------------+
             | Professional Certification Program from IBM: |     certqa
             |            Questions and Answers             |
             +----------------------------------------------+
 
General Program
---------------
 
 Q1. What is the Professional Certification Program from IBM?
 
 A1. The Professional Certification from IBM is a formal program that
     provides a method for individuals to demonstrate their knowledge,
     professional skills, and proficiency on selected IBM products.
     Certification is based on identified roles pertaining to different
     IBM products or product lines. Individuals, rather than
     organizations, are certified for a specific role by passing a
     series of fee tests that are designed to measure their knowledge
     of the tasks of that role.
 
 Q2. How do I enroll in the program?
 
 A2. To enroll in the Professional Certification Program from IBM, an
     individual should contact Drake Prometric at 1-800-959-EXAM. Drake
     can supply you with information about the overall program
     requirements by sending you the IBM Professional Certification
     Program catalog. Drake can also tell you when and where tests are
     offered.
 
 Q3. What is the cost of a test?
 
 A3. Each test costs 100 USD, contains over 75 questions, and takes
     between one and two hours to complete.
 
Test Preparation
----------------
 
 Q4. Am I required to take an IBM Education course to prepare for
     certification tests?
 
 A4. No. As long as you possess sufficient knowledge, you need only pass
     each test that has been designated in the test roadmap for the
     certified role in which you are interested.
 
 Q5. What methods are available to me to help me ensure that I am
     prepared for the tests?
 
 A5. You have several alternatives to help you prepare for the tests.
     Once you determine the role for which you would like to certify,
     you should then study the roadmap for that role. The test roadmap
     will help you to map out your course for certification.
 
     The Professional Certification Program from IBM provides test
     objectives and sample tests free of charge to aid you in preparing
     for certification.
 
     Roadmaps, test objectives, and sample tests are available by
     calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
     IBM Education and Training offers courses and, in some cases, sells
     the course material separately as an aid in self-study.
     Information about courses and course material is available by
     calling 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322).
 
     The OS/2 Certification Handbook and the OS/2 LAN Server
     Certification Handbook are designed to be an inexpensive and
     convenient means of test preparation. These self-study books can be
     purchased by calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
 Q6. Now that course information is not included in your roadmaps, how
     can I tell which course I need to take for any given test?
 
 A6. A list of courses is available with the new Professional
     Certification Program catalog. Courses are listed by topic, so you
     can readily see which courses are available to meet your needs.
     Courses no longer have a one-to-one correspondence with tests, but
     you will be able to pick and choose the course you need. For
     example, while the tests cover both old and new releases, the
     courses do not. Therefore, if you are already familiar with the old
     release, you need only take the course to prepare you for the part
     of the test that covers the new release.
 
 Q7. Do IBM courses and the self-study books cover everything I will
     need to know to pass the required certification exams?
 
 A7. IBM courses and the self-study books were designed with
     certification testing in mind, and are quite comprehensive.
     However, successful study through books and courses does not assure
     your success in passing certification exams.
 
     The recommendation for pursuing certification roles is that the
     individual has at least three months of hands-on knowledge with the
     product. The certification program is designed to test individuals'
     skills with the product -- not their study abilities.
 
New OS/2 and LAN Server Tests
-----------------------------
 
 Q8. Why do the new OS/2 and LAN Server tests cover both the old and new
     product releases?
 
 A8. Because the prior product releases are still used by many customers
     and supported by IBM, the Professional Certification Program from
     IBM will continue to support certification on these prior releases.
 
     To make it easier for new candidates to certify their skills on
     both releases of the product, the new test roadmaps were designed
     to require only one series of tests. Had the new tests only covered
     the new releases, an individual would have to take twice the number
     of tests to be certified on both product levels. A Certified OS/2
     or LAN Server Engineer will be more creditable by being technically
     competent on both levels of products which are available and
     supported in our customers' environments.
 
 Q9. How can I get certified only on the new product release?
 
 A9. If you already certified on a previous release, you need only take
     the one Update test for your role to certify on the new release. If
     you have never been certified, the new test process will certify
     you on both the old and new releases. At this time, there is no
     process which allows you to certify only on the new product
     release.
 
Q10. I am already certified on a previous product release. Since the new
     tests cover both old and new product releases, does this mean I
     will have to be retested on the old release while certifying on the
     new release?
 
A10. No. Update tests are available for each role, which allow you to
     update your certification to include the new product release by
     taking only one test. This Update test includes material relevant
     only to the new product release.
 
Q11. I am a Certified LAN Server Engineer and a Certified LAN Server
     Administrator on release 3.0. Do I need to take both update test
     number 120, LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update, and update test
     number 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, to update my two
     certifications to release 4.0?
 
A11. No. You need only take test 121, which encompasses material from
     test 120, and you will update both of your certifications by
     passing one exam.
 
Q12. I am a Certified LAN Server Administrator on release 3.0. Can I
     take test 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, instead of test 120,
     LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update?
 
A12. No. Test 121 is only for individuals who are Certified LAN Server
     Engineers. You will need to take test 120.
 
Q13. I am partially through the test process toward certification. How
     do I complete my certification, given these program changes?
 
A13. To complete your certification to include the latest product
     release, you will need to finish your certification process with
     the new tests, and then pass the Update test for your role.
 
Q14. Am I required to take this additional test to complete my
     certification?
 
A14. If you wish to complete your certification which began with the old
     tests but will finish with the new tests, you will need the Update
     test to complete your certification. You may choose to start the
     process over with all the new tests, in which case you will not
     need to take the Update test.
 
Q15. Why am I required to take this additional Update test to complete
     my certification to include the new product releases?
 
A15. To ensure the integrity of our program and to ensure the highest
     caliber of certified professionals, the Professional Certification
     Program from IBM has the responsibility to ensure thorough testing
     of all candidates. To allow individuals to certify on the new
     product release without adequately testing their knowledge on
     specific areas of that release, would not result in a quality
     certification process. The Update test is the easiest way -- with
     one test -- to ensure that individuals are tested on aspects of the
     new release which may have been missed when taking a combination of
     old and new tests.
 
Q16. I have only taken one core test toward my certification. Do I still
     need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining tests on
     the new release?
 
A16. If you have only taken one test, you may prefer to retake that one
     test in the new test scheme rather than the Update test. No matter
     how many tests you've completed, either the test(s) can be retaken
     or the Update test must be completed.
 
Q17. I have only taken test 009, Installing and Supporting OS/2, toward
     my LAN Server engineer certification. Do I still need to take the
     Update test after finishing all remaining tests on the new release?
 
A17. No. This is the only exception to requiring that all core tests be
     covered on the new release. To become a Certified LAN Server
     Engineer, your one test requirement on OS/2 can be filled with the
     old test until the time that the old test is no longer available.
 
Q18. I have only taken an elective toward my engineer certification. Do
     I still need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining
     (core) tests on the new release?
 
A18. No. Most electives will still be available and unchanged by this
     announcement. Therefore, any elective already taken will apply to
     certification.
 
Q19. Why is test 013, OS/2 Performance and Tuning, being withdrawn as an
     elective toward a Certified OS/2 Engineer?
 
A19. Performance and tuning information was determined to be knowledge
     that is key to support of OS/2. Therefore, the content of this test
     was moved into two of the new core tests (test 109, Installing
     OS/2, and test 112, Supporting OS/2).
 
Q20. Why are some of the new tests two hours instead of one hour (like
     they have been in the past)?
 
A20. Some new tests had to grow in size to adequately cover the added
     functions of the new product releases, as well as to include
     material on both product releases. In those cases, you are allowed
     two hours, but you may actually finish in less time.
 
Q21. Are the questions on the new tests equally divided between the old
     and new releases?
 
A21. The new tests cover questions specific to the old release,
     questions specific to the new release, and questions that pertain
     to both releases. The number of questions for any of these three
     types varies by tests, but was determined to be adequate coverage
     of that topic for both releases.
 
Q22. Do I still have only one year to pass all required tests after
     taking the first test to become certified?
 
A22. No. In order to encourage you to complete your certification at
     your own pace, this requirement has been removed.
 
Q23. If I certify on the new product release, what will I have to
     distinguish my credentials in the marketplace from someone who is
     certified only on the previous product release?
 
A23. Effective with this announcement, new certificates and photo IDs
     will reflect the release on which a person is certified. In
     addition, you will receive camera-ready copy for a new logo for use
     on your business cards, etc.  This new logo, also included in the
     new lapel pins, will clearly differentiate you from those certified
     through the old process.
 
OS/2 and LAN Server Instructor Certification
--------------------------------------------
 
Q24. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this
     announcement of a change in the program. Am I still entitled to the
     benefits of the previous program?
 
A24. No. The previous instructor certification program -- with its
     accompanying benefits -- has been discontinued, and replaced by the
     newly described program.
 
Q25. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this
     announcement of a change in the program. Do I have an easy way to
     recertify and qualify for the new instructor program benefits?
 
A25. Yes. If you are already a Certified OS/2 Engineer or a Certified
     LAN Server Engineer, your instructor certification will
     automatically transfer to the new program. Acquiring certification
     as either an OS/2 or LAN Server engineer, coupled with your
     previous certification as an instructor, will qualify you as a
     certified instructor in the new program. You will not need to
     complete the remaining steps.
 
Q26. Under the new instructor certification program, am I still required
     to be affiliated with an IBM Licensed Education Center and teach
     only from IBM course curriculum?
 
A26. No. The Professional Certification Program from IBM encourages you
     to use the curriculum you feel best teaches our products at the
     location and facilities most convenient to you.
 
Q27. Must I take instructional skills course through IBM to illustrate
     my instructional education?
 
A27. No. Any in-company or external instructional education will be
     accepted.
 
More Information
----------------
 
Q28. How can I get more information about the Professional Certification
     Program from IBM?
 
A28. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) and ask for our latest
     catalog, which includes a list of all roles currently available
     through the program. Also, you may refer to our web site at
     http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html .
 
Q29. How can I purchase a self-study book?
 
A29. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) to order a book.
 
Q30. How can I get more information on IBM Education and Training
     classes and course material for sale?
 
A30. Call 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322).
 
Q31. How can I get a free copy of test objectives and sample tests for
     my role?
 
A31. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926).
 
Q32. Where else can I get information about the program?
 
A32. Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) for program information, test
     objectives, and an instructor certification application.
 
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                       +-------------------+
                       | 800 Phone Numbers |                      800nos
                       +-------------------+
 
The 800 phone numbers below come from two sources:
(1) This issue and preceding issues of SDO Developer Support News
(2) Information posted on IBM internal forums
 
AIX POWER Team Information Line                           1-800-222-2363
Common Desktop Environment Developers Conference          1-800-225-4698
AIX Support Family Marketing Center                       1-800-225-5249
OS/2 Multimedia Tools                                     1-800-228-8584
OS/2 Dealer Locator Service                               1-800-237-4824
IBM National Service/IBM Support Center                 * 1-800-237-5511
IBM Multimedia Help Center                                1-800-241-1620
IBM PSP Developer Support Marketing Center              * 1-800-285-2936
Housing Management for OS/2 Technical Update '94          1-800-338-6638
OS/2 Sales                                                1-800-342-6672
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999)
AS/400 Partners In Development                            1-800-365-4426
IBM International Marketing Information                   1-800-426-1774
IBM National Telesales Marketing (IBMCALL)                1-800-426-2255
IBM Cary (North Carolina) Customer Center                 1-800-426-2279
Boca Raton Technical Services Software System Test        1-800-426-2622
IBM Direct                                                1-800-426-2968
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999)
IBM general information                                   1-800-426-3333
    (in Canada, 1-800-465-1234)
IBM Business Partner Locator (PS/2 Dealers)               1-800-426-3377
IBM FAX Information Service                               1-800-426-4329
    (in Canada, HELPFAX, 1-800-465-3299)
IBM Worldwide Industry Hardware Support                 * 1-800-426-4579
IBM Translation Manager Support Center                    1-800-426-4862
Networking Services Marketing Center                      1-800-426-5148
PS/2, PS/1, PC publications                               1-800-426-7282
IBM Special Contracts Center                              1-800-426-7456
IBM Education and Training                                1-800-426-8322
    (in Canada, 1-800-661-2131)
IBM Partnerline                                           1-800-426-9990
S/390 Developers Association                              1-800-446-2568
IBM Global Network                                        1-800-455-5056
IBM Power Series information                              1-800-472-4693
Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation                  1-800-472-4772
1995 Data Warehouse Conference                            1-800-477-7514
Personal Software Products Advertising Program            1-800-491-5740
OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 2.1 for Windows ServicePaks             1-800-494-3044
CompuServe Membership                                   * 1-800-524-3388
ATT Business Translations (Solution Developer Program     1-800-544-5721
    member phone number)
Personal Systems Competency Center + TALKLink (OS2BBS)    1-800-547-1283
    (in Canada: IBMLink, 1-800-268-3100;
     Customer Assistance group, 1-800-465-1234)
IBM AntiVirus Direct                                      1-800-551-3579
Software Vendor Systems Center                            1-800-553-1623
Software Vendor Hotline                                 * 1-800-627-8363
IBM Developer Connection for OS/2                         1-800-633-8266
    (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293)
IBM Direct Response Marketing                             1-800-633-8266
ColoradOS/2 Conference                                  * 1-800-648-5717
IBM Custom Application Porting Workshops                  1-800-678-31UP
IBM Solution Partnership Center                           1-800-678-4249
Personal Systems Technical Solutions magazine             1-800-678-8014
Delphi                                                    1-800-695-4005
IBM AntiVirus Services Marketing                          1-800-742-2493
IBM Support Family Marketing Center                       1-800-742-9235
IBM Midwestern Customer Service Center                    1-800-756-4426
The Visual Revolution                                     1-800-759-8599
The Warped World Tour                                     1-800-766-4344
    fax 1-800-568-8852
IBM TechCon Client/Server Conference and Exposition       1-800-767-2336
Personal Systems HelpCenter                               1-800-772-2227
    (in Canada, 1-800-237-5511)
PRODIGY                                                   1-800-776-0845
                                                      and 1-800-776-3449
Indelible Blue, Inc.                                      1-800-776-8284
    (in Canada, 1-800-672-4255)
SunSoft Catalyst Early Access Program                     1-800-786-7638
Personal Systems Support Family Marketing Center          1-800-799-7765
IBM Microkernel Business Development Hotline              1-800-816-7493
Speech Products Support Center                            1-800-825-5263
America Online                                            1-800-827-6364
IBM Technical Directory                                   1-800-832-4347
CompuServe                                              * 1-800-848-8199
IBM Rebate and Redemption Center                          1-800-853-4777
1996 IBM Technical Interchange                          * 1-800-872-7109
IBM Publications (Software Manufacturing Solutions)       1-800-879-2755
Store Systems Support Family Marketing Center             1-800-882-3469
IBM Ultimedia Tools Series                                1-800-887-7771
PenDOS Software Developer Kit                             1-800-888-8242
IBM Software Manufacturing Company                        1-800-926-0364
OS/2 Developer magazine                                   1-800-926-8672
Drake Prometric (for Professional Certification         * 1-800-959-3926
  Program from IBM)
IBM Customer Support Center                               1-800-967-7882
IBM Software Solution Services/Personal Systems Support * 1-800-992-4777
  Family
 
 * indicates the number works in Canada also
 
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         +--------------------------------------------------+
         | Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks |     tmarks
         +--------------------------------------------------+
 
(R)  AIX, AIX SystemView NetView/6000, APL2, APL2/6000, Application
     System/400, AS/400, AT, Audio Visual Connection, BookManager,
     Communications Manager/2, C Set/2, DisplayWrite, HelpCenter,
     HelpWare, IBM, ImagePlus, LAN NetView, LAN NetView Fix, LAN NetView
     Manage, LAN NetView Monitor, LAN NetView Scan, LAN NetView Monitor,
     LAN Server, Micro Channel, MVS/ESA, NetView, NetView/6000,
     Operating System/2, Operating System/400, OS/2, OS/400, Pen for
     OS/2, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2, Presentation
     Manager, PS/1, PS/2, RISC System/6000, RS/6000, S/390, SQL/400,
     SynchroStream, Systems Application Architecture, TALKLink,
     ThinkPad, Ultimedia, VM/ESA, VSE/ESA, and XGA are registered
     trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.
 
(R)  Apple, Bento, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
     Computer Corp.
(R)  ATI is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc.
(R)  BIX is a registered trademark of General Videotex Corp.
(R)  Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Technology, Inc.
(R)  COMDEX is a registered trademark of The Interface Group, Inc.
(R)  CompuServe and CompuServe Information Manager are registered
     trademarks of CompuServe, Inc.
(R)  Computer Associates is a registered trademark of Computer
     Associates International, Inc.
(R)  dBASE is a registered trademark of Borland International.
(R)  Disneyland and Walt Disney World are registered trademarks of Walt
     Disney Productions.
(R)  Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp.
(R)  GEnie is a registered service mark of General Electric Information
     Services Co.
(R)  Headland is a registered trademark of Headland, Inc.
(R)  Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi Corp.
(R)  HP, LaserJet, DeskJet, OpenView, and PaintJet are registered
     trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Co.
(R)  IEEE is a registered trademark of The Institute of Electrical and
     Electronics Engineers.
(R)  Indianapolis 500, Indy 500, Indy, and Gasoline Alley are registered
     trademarks of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, USA.
(R)  Intel and Indeo are registered trademarks of Intel Corp.
(R)  Internet is a registered trademark of Internet, Inc.
(R)  ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization for
     Standardization.
(R)  Lotus, Lotus Notes, Notes Express, and 1-2-3 are registered
     trademarks of Lotus Development Corp.
(R)  MicroGate is a registered trademark of Gateway Microsystems, Inc.
(R)  Microsoft, Microsoft C, and NT Server are registered trademarks of
     Microsoft Corp.
(R)  NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corp.
(R)  NetWare, NetWare Server, and Novell are registered trademarks of
     Novell, Inc.
(R)  Object Management Group and OMG are registered trademarks of Object
     Management Group, Inc.
(R)  OpenDoc is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
(R)  OPEN LOOK is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories,
     Inc.
(R)  Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corp.
(R)  PenDOS is a registered trademark of Communication Intelligence
     Corp.
(R)  PRODIGY is a registered trademark of PRODIGY Services Corp.
(R)  SMART is a registered trademark of One Up Corp.
(R)  Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.
(R)  Sybase is a registered trademark of Sybase, Inc.
(R)  Taligent is a registered trademark of Taligent, Inc.
(R)  ToolTalk and SunSoft are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
     Inc.
(R)  Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp.
(R)  True Type is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
(R)  TUXEDO is a registered trademark of Novell.
(R)  UNIX is a registered trademark licensed exclusively through X/Open
     Company Limited. IBM AIX 3.2.5 and IBM AIX 4.1 for the IBM RS/6000
     family of systems are branded X/Open UNIX 93.
(R)  Western Digital is a registered trademark of Western Digital Corp.
(R)  WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corp.
(R)  Xerox is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp.
(R)  X/Open is a registered trademark, and the "X" device is a trademark
     of X/Open Co., Ltd.
 
(TM) AIX/6000, APPN, BookManager, BonusPak, CD Showcase, Certified LAN
     Server Engineer, Certified OS/2 Engineer, CICS, CICS/ESA, CICS MVS,
     CICS OS/2, CICS VSE, Common User Access, C Set ++, CUA, Current,
     DATABASE 2, DataGuide, DataHub, DataPropagator, DB2, DB2/2,
     DB2/6000, DDCS/2, The Developer Connection for OS/2, DISTRIBUTED
     DATABASE CONNECTION SERVICES/2, Distributed Relational Database
     Architecture, DRDA, Extended Services for OS/2, Human-Centered,
     IBMLink, IMS Client Server/2, Information Warehouse, LANStreamer,
     Library Reader, LinkWay, Matinee, Midware, Multimedia Presentation
     Manager/2, Natural Computing, NAVIGATOR, NetSp, NetView DM,
     OpenEdition, PCjr, PenAssist, Person to Person, Personal
     Information Manager, PlayAtWill, PowerPC, PowerOpen, Power Series,
     RETAIN, Right at Home, SAA, Select-a-System, SOM, SOMobjects,
     Sources and Solutions, SQL/DS, Storyboard, SuperStor/DS,
     Support-on-Site, SYSINFO, Ultimedia Video IN, Ultimotion, VSE/ESA,
     WIN-OS2, VisualAge, VisualGen, VoiceType, Workplace Shell, and XT
     are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.
 
(TM) ActionMedia, DVI, Indeo, and Intel386 are trademarks of Intel Corp.
(TM) Adobe, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere are
     trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
(TM) AST is a trademark of AST Research, Inc.
(TM) Borland, Paradox, and Quattro Pro are trademarks of Borland
     International.
(TM) CasePoint is a trademark of Inference Corp.
(TM) Central Point Backup is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc.
(TM) cpConstructor and cpProfessionals are trademarks of Taligent, Inc.
(TM) ColoradOS/2 is a trademark of Kovsky Conference Productions, Inc.
(TM) Dialcom 400 is a trademark of BT Tymnet.
(TM) DirecPC and DIRECTV are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, Inc.
(TM) Drake Training and Technologies is a trademark of Drake Training
     and Technologies.
(TM) EasyLink and ATandT Mail are trademarks of ATandT.
(TM) Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corp.
(TM) Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
(TM) FaxWorks is a trademark of SofNet, Inc.
(TM) GEIS Quick Comm is a trademark of General Electric Information
     Services Co.
(TM) Guidelines is a trademark of JBA International.
(TM) HyperACCESS and HyperACCESS Lite are trademarks of Hilgraeve, Inc.
(TM) IconAuthor and CBT Express are trademarks of AimTech Corp.
(TM) LAN Workplace and "Yes NetWare Tested and Approved" are trademarks
     of Novell, Inc.
(TM) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
(TM) MCI Mail is a trademark of MCI.
(TM) Mesa and MOLI are trademarks of Athena Design, Inc.
(TM) Micro Focus is a trademark of Micro Focus Ltd.
(TM) Open Software Foundation, OSF, OSF/1, and Motif are trademarks of
     the Open Software Foundation, Inc.
(TM) Oracle7, Oracle Power Objects, Oracle Server, Oracle7 Workgroup
     Server, Personal Oracle7, Personal Oracle7 Enterprise Edition, and
     Workgroup/2000 are trademarks of Oracle Corp.
(TM) OS-9 is a trademark of Microware.
(TM) PACBASE is a trademark of CGI Informatique, an IBM company.
(TM) PC Direct is a trademark of Ziff Communications Company and is used
     by IBM Corporation under license.
(TM) PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card
     International Association.
(TM) PC/TCP is a trademark of FTP Software Inc.
(TM) Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corp.
(TM) PhoenixCARD Manager Plus is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies,
     Inc.
(TM) Photo CD is a trademark of the Eastman Kodak Co.
(TM) PostScript and Adobe Type Manager are trademark of Adobe Systems,
     Inc.
(TM) PSN and Private Satellite Network are trademarks of Private
     Satellite Network, Inc.
(TM) RAMBoost is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc.
(TM) SCO is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
(TM) SmallTalk and Smalltalk V/PM are trademarks of Digitalk Corp.
(TM) Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc.
(TM) SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
(TM) Source Migration and Analysis Tool and SMART are trademarks of One
     Up Corp.
(TM) SPARCstation is a trademark of SPARC International, Inc.
(TM) Support on Site is a trademark of Ziff-Davis.
(TM) TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture is a trademark of 3COM Corp.
(TM) TelePad is a trademark of TelePad Corp.
(TM) TPC-C is a trademark of the Transaction Processing Performance
     Council.
(TM) Tusk is a trademark of Tusk, Inc.
(TM) Univel is a trademark of Univel.
(TM) Versit is a trademark of IBM Corp. Apple Computer Corp., American
     Telephone and Telegraph Co., and Siemens Corp.
(TM) VX*REXX and WATCOM are trademarks of WATCOM International Corp.
(TM) Windows, Win32, Windows NT, and Windows for Workgroups are
     trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
 
(SM) Advantis is a service mark of Advantis.
(SM) America Online is a service mark of America Online, Inc.
(SM) SprintMail is a service mark of US Sprint.
 
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This concludes 1995 Issue 13 of IBM SDO Developer Support News. Please
let us know how we can improve it -- send your feedback to
dsnews@vnet.ibm.com. Thank you!
 
