DATE 11/09/93 TITLE OS/2 2.1 SPECIAL EDITION FOR USE WITH WINDOWS VERSION 3.1 ABSTRACT OS/2 (R) 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows (1) Version 3.1 is the retail package for current users of Microsoft (1) Windows Version 3.1. It allows the user to take advantage of full OS/2, DOS and Windows application support when installed on an existing Windows Version 3.1 system. OS/2 for Windows exploits the full power of your Personal Computer (PC), makes it easy to use and runs PC applications simultaneously. OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 contains IBM's 256-color virtual video driver for the S3 graphics accelerator from S3 Corporation. OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 completes the OS/2 2.1 offerings previously announced as follows: o OS/2 2.1 Standard Edition: Targeted for the new user and/or users without an operating system installed on their system. o OS/2 2.1 Upgrade Edition: Targeted for customers with DOS or a previous version of OS/2 on their system. o OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for Windows 3.1: Targeted for customers with Windows Version 3.1 installed on their system. o OS/2 Special Edition: A special bid only offering, provides support for OS/2 and DOS applications. Price Range: $119 - $149. Planned Availability Date: November 9, 1993. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IN BRIEF . . . o Allows the end user to take advantage of all of the function of OS/2 2.1 at a reduced price when installed over Windows Version 3.1 PRODNO 5871-AAA 71G5391 5871-AAA 71G5392 5871-AAA 71G5395 5872-AAA 71G5397 5872-AAA 71G5398 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION The OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 is the competitive retail package of choice for current users of Microsoft Windows Version 3.1. OS/2 for Windows provides all the benefits of OS/2 2.1 -- industry-standard device support, compliance with industry standards, enhanced standing as a premier client, and enhanced support for OS/2, DOS, and allows your previously installed copy of Windows 3.1 to run with OS/2. All these features are delivered on top of a stable, mature platform that has been "fit and finished" over time. In addition, the OS/2 2.1 Special Edition is an extremely attractive offering for Personal Computer Manufacturers who currently are pre-installing DOS 5.x or higher and Windows Version 3.1. This OS/2 for Windows requires Windows 3.1 to be previously installed on the hard disk. This OS/2 for Windows allows your previously installed Windows product to run under OS/2 2.1. During the installation of OS/2 2.1 for use with Windows Version 3.1 the user need only choose the Windows selection from the install panel. This will enable Windows programs to run under OS/2 2.1. All customizations previously made for Windows 3.1 are preserved. As with the OS/2 2.1 product, the OS/2 2.1 Special Edition runs DOS programs in DOS sessions under OS/2. The multiple and dual boot capabilities are unchanged from the OS/2 2.1 product, and DOS programs requiring a specific version of DOS can still be run under native DOS. IBM, Microsoft, or DR DOS 5.x or higher are required on the target system only for the installation of Windows Version 3.1. DOS disk utilities are subject to the same limitations as under the OS/2 2.1 product. DASD requirements are the same as for OS/2 2.1. (An additional 2MB of disk space is needed for installation of Windows Version 3.1 under DOS). Memory and CPU requirements are the same as for OS/2 2.1. The OS/2 printer and video drivers are identical to those included in the OS/2 2.1 product. IBM's recently-announced 256-color video driver for the S3 chip set from S3 Corporation is compatible and will be included in the package as a separate diskette. The S3 chipset is used on a variety of leading display adapters including Actix, Diamond, Orchid Fahrenheit, Metheus, and Video 7. The S3 video driver is designed to provide OS/2 users with seamless support for accelerated video graphics and advanced color resolution in a proven and reliable operating environment. INVESTMENT PROTECTION -- APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY OS/2 2.1 protects the customers investment in existing DOS and Windows applications by providing the capability for them to run simultaneously and seamlessly with OS/2 16- and 32-bit applications on the same display. The customer can continue to run his existing applications while having the ability to use advanced 32-bit OS/2 applications. GROWTH ENABLEMENT -- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENABLED OS/2 2.1 has been enhanced to support Mobile computers, Pen based systems and multimedia applications, the latest industry directions. PRODUCT POSITIONING o OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 is the competitive retail package for current users of Windows Version 3.1. o OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 is offered to PCMs who currently are pre-installing DOS 5.x or 6.x and Windows Version 3.1, providing the opportunity to install OS/2 for Windows. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS o DASD requirements are the same as for OS/2 2.1 (with an additional 2MB of disk space needed for DOS). o Memory requirements are the same as for OS/2 2.1. o CPU requirements are the same as for OS/2 2.1. o OS/2 printer and video drivers are the same as those included in OS/2 2.1. o IBM's recently-announced S3 256-color video driver is compatible. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS DOCUMENTATION o For PCMs, a separate set of manufacturing guidelines will be provided. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The minimum hardware configuration for OS/2 2.1 is as follows: IBM PS/2 (R), IBM Industrial Computer, IBM PS/1 (R), IBM PS/ValuePoint (TM) or selected non-IBM personal computer with a 386-SX or compatible or higher processor, 4MB system memory and a hard disk with 20 to 40MB free space available to the operating system depending upon installation options selected. IBM recommends 6MB or greater system memory and an 80MB or greater hard disk for many application scenarios. In addition OS/2 2.1 supports a broad range of hard disks, diskette drives, adapter and display combinations, pointing devices, printers, CD-ROM drives, optical drives and portable computers. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Windows Version 3.1 must be previously installed on the system in order for Windows applications to run under OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 LIMITATIONS: OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 supports only the following national language versions of Windows 3.1: Canadian French, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, U.K. English, United States and Universal English. PLANNING INFORMATION PACKAGING: The OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 product package contains: o OS/2 2.1 License information booklet o Program License Agreement o Diskettes containing the OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for use with Windows Version 3.1 machine-readable information, device drivers and fonts. - Part number 71G5391 contains 1.44MB, 3.5-inch diskettes. - Part number 71G5392 contains 1.2MB, 5.25-inch diskettes. - Diskettes containing the MMPM/2 1.1 machine-readable information. - Part number 71G5395 contains 1.2MB 5.25-inch and 1.44 3.25-inch installation diskettes and a CD-ROM o Each of the following: - INSTALLATION GUIDE - Using OS/2 2.1 (Command Reference information is online) - OS/2 2.1 SPECIAL EDITION FOR USE WITH WINDOWS VERSION 3.1 INSTALL GUIDE - OS/2 2.1 Book Catalog - Quick Reference Card - OS/2 for Windows Registration Card - Read-Me Errata sheet - Various related product brochures SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION Unless a later date is specified, orders entered prior to the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date of November 19, 1993. Shipment of orders will commence on the availability date. Orders entered after the planned availability date will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter as supply permits. To order the programs in this announcement for order type, specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program name, media and quantity. Order- Type Feature Part Number Number Number Program Name Media 5871-AAA 7199 71G5391 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 3.5-inch Version 3.1 5871-AAA 7200 71G5392 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 5.25-inch Version 3.1 5871-AAA 7201 71G5395 OS/2 2.1 for Windows CD-ROM Version 3.1 5872-AAA 7202 71G5397 OS/2 2.1 for Windows Additional Version 3.1 License w/ Certificate 5872-AAA 7203 71G5398 OS/2 2.1 for Windows Additional Version 3.1 License without Certificate o Program Package -- Program diskette with documentation. o Additional License Copies -- Authorization for the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the program diskette and documentation. There are two ways to receive authorization to copy. Receipt of the invoice authorizes the customer to make the Additional License Copy. The IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect. The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of Additional License certificate. In which case, the ICA is not required. IBM EDUCATION FULFILLMENT CENTER: The announced program is eligible to be ordered through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center. Please note that availability through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center may not coincide with the programming availability dates noted in other sections of this document. The IBM Education Fulfillment Center is the order processing location for selected Personal Computers and related hardware/software for eligible education end-users. TERMS AND CONDITIONS LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the program package. ADDITIONAL LICENSE: ICA must be in effect, or Proof of Additional License certificate must be acquired. LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: Yes. Media: Three months. Additional Licenses: Yes. Media: Not applicable. PROGRAM SERVICES: Central service, including the IBM Support Center, will be available until May 31, 1995. The statement of service included in the program package describes this service. VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and conditions of the ICA and the Exhibit for Personal Computer/System Programs. The programs in this announcement are included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs. They may be added to the applicable category in the space provided on the Eligible Program List. Program Packages are included in Category A under: Indicate A, for Program Order Program Part Feature Description/ Type Being Number Number Source Category Number Added 71G5391 7199 OS/2 for A 5871-AAA A Windows Version 3.1 3.5-inch media 71G5392 7200 OS/2 for A 5871-AAA A Windows Version 3.1 5.25-inch media 71G5395 7201 OS/2 for A 5871-AAA A Windows Version 3.1 CD-ROM media Additional Licenses are included in Category A under: Indicate A, for Program Order Program Part Feature Description/ Type Being Number Number Source Category Number Added 71G5397 7202 OS/2 for A 5872-AAA A Windows Version 3.1 Additional License with Certificate 71G5398 7203 OS/2 for A 5872-AAA A Windows Version 3.1 Additional License without Certificate The additional license and additional license upgrade are included in the Eligible Program List for the Volume Additional License Usage Exhibit. The additional license and additional license upgrade are included in Category A or B under applicable order type number. TESTING PERIOD: Two months for program packages. IBM Customer Agreement must be in effect. NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee (NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education Allowance Attachment . The NELF, which represents a 30% discount off the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or allowance. CHARGES PART ONE-TIME NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGE 71G5391 OS/2 2.1 for Windows $149 Version 3.1 3.5-inch 71G5392 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 149 Version 3.1 5.25-inch 71G5395 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 139 Version 3.1 CD-ROM 71G5397 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 119 Version 3.1 Additional License with certificate 71G5398 OS/2 2.1 for Windows 119 Version 3.1 Additional License without certificate ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program package. One copy may be made for each additional license ordered. The charges are unchanged by this announcement.