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PREFACE.1 How This Redbook Is Organized

   This redbook contains 227 pages.  It is organized as follows: 

   °   Chapter 1, "What Is OpenDoc?" 

       This chapter describes the OpenDoc technology, which offers a solution 
       to a new way of working with what is conventionally called documents. 

   °   Chapter 2, "OpenDoc Description" 

       This chapter describes the OpenDoc technology, its basic components, 
       building blocks and functionality. 

   °   Chapter 3, "Installation of OpenDoc for OS/2" 

       This chapter describes the installation of OpenDoc for OS/2, the 
       hardware and software prerequisites necessary before the installation. 

   °   Chapter 4, "Sample Scenario of Using an OpenDoc Document" 

       This chapter describes the integration of OpenDoc in the Workplace 
       Shell of OS/2 Warp. This is done by describing a sample of a real life 
       scenario. It reflects the considerations that need to be done by ISVs 
       as well as enhanced users or system integrators. 

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