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  10. DATE      941108                                                                
  11. CATEGORY  AS10, WS00, WS20, GD00, GD70                                          
  12. TITLE     IBM SOMOBJECTS DEVELOPER TOOLKIT AND WORKGROUP ENABLER VERSION 2.1    
  13.           FOR OS/2, AIX AND WINDOWS                                             
  14. ABSTRACT         SOMobjects (TM) Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for OS/2 (R),    
  15.           AIX (R) and Windows+ is an object-oriented programming development    
  16.           product that makes it possible for programmers to use System Object   
  17.           Model (SOM) technology to create object-oriented class libraries that 
  18.           can be shared by programmers using different programming languages.   
  19.                  Objects/classes can be created in one programming language and 
  20.           accessed from a different programming language.  Code can be reused   
  21.           to extend beyond single language boundaries, making the benefits of   
  22.           object-oriented programming (OOP) much more open and expansive.  The  
  23.           SOMobjects Toolkit includes language bindings for use with C and C++  
  24.           programming languages, and Direct-to-SOM (DTS) Compiler support for   
  25.           C++ DTS compilers from IBM and MetaWare is added with Version 2.1.    
  26.                  The SOMobjects Developer Toolkit is fully compliant with the   
  27.           Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) specification of    
  28.           the Object Management Group (OMG).  With the SOMobjects Workgroup     
  29.           Enabler product, the product set also provides distributed object     
  30.           capability across processes or address spaces in a single workstation 
  31.           and across multiple workgroup nodes in a workgroup LAN configuration. 
  32.           The Workgroup Enabler product enables the execution of SOM-based      
  33.           applications with the described distributed capabilities.  The        
  34.           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 includes the workstation     
  35.           enabler (previously sold separately).  The purchaser of the toolkit   
  36.           is given the "extended right to copy" the workstation enabler code,   
  37.           as needed, and the right to include it in an application at no        
  38.           charge.                                                               
  39.                  In addition to the DTS Compiler support, Version 2.1 of the    
  40.           SOMobjects products adds performance and usability improvements to    
  41.           the Distributed SOM code and TCP/IP support for Windows.  Simplified  
  42.           pricing and packaging and support for online publications complete    
  43.           the Version 2.1 enhancements.                                         
  44.                  With the announcement of SOMobjects for MVS and SOMobjects for 
  45.           OS/400 (R), (refer to Software Announcements 294-637 and 294-611,     
  46.           dated October 4, 1994), MVS and AS/400 (R) become significant players 
  47.           in the end-to-end platform strategy for object-oriented programming.  
  48.                  One-Time Charges:                                              
  49.           IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit        $365                          
  50.           IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler         235                          
  51.                  PLANNED AVAILABILITY DATES:                                    
  52.           o   November 30, 1994 (English)                                       
  53.           o   March 31, 1995 (Japanese)                                         
  54.            (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation        
  55.            (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines          
  56.              Corporation                                                        
  57.           +  Trademark of Microsoft Corporation                                 
  58.           IN BRIEF . . .                                                        
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  65.           SOMOBJECTS DEVELOPER TOOLKIT                                          
  66.           o   Expands object technology to a fully-open, fully-distributed,     
  67.               heterogeneous, multi-platform environment                         
  68.           o   Creates objects/class libraries that can be accessed by different 
  69.               programming languages                                             
  70.           o   Allows objects to be modified without recompiling the application 
  71.           o   Includes Direct-to-SOM C++ compiler support                       
  72.           o   Complies with CORBA specifications                                
  73.           o   Provides release-to-release upward binary compatibility           
  74.           SOMOBJECTS WORKGROUP ENABLER                                          
  75.           o   Provides distributed LAN support for SOMobjects                   
  76. PRODNO      10H9767  10H9769                                                    
  77. OVERVIEW  DESCRIPTION                                                           
  78.                  SOM is object-enabling technology that provides functions to   
  79.           overcome industry-perceived obstacles to the use of object class      
  80.           libraries.  SOM-based objects:                                        
  81.           o   Can be distributed and subclassed in binary form.  Class library  
  82.               developers will no longer need to supply source code to allow     
  83.               users to subclass their objects.                                  
  84.           o   Can be used, including full subclassing, across languages.  It    
  85.               should be possible with SOMobjects technology to build an object  
  86.               using one language, subclass the language using another language, 
  87.               and use that class to build an application in yet a third         
  88.               language.  Users of class libraries want to modify and build      
  89.               applications from these classes in their preferred language --    
  90.               not necessarily the one the class was originally written in.      
  91.           o   Provide for the subsequent updating (fixes or enhancements) of    
  92.               these components without having to recompile existing clients     
  93.               that use them (upward binary compatibility).  This is a key       
  94.               requirement because applications that depend on system libraries  
  95.               cannot be rebuilt each time a change is made to a component in    
  96.               the library.                                                      
  97.                  In addition, SOM possesses a number of advanced object         
  98.           mechanisms, including support for metaclasses, three types of method  
  99.           dispatch with both static and dynamic method resolution, and support  
  100.           for both static and dynamic type checking.                            
  101.                  This new release of SOMobjects Developer Toolkit for OS/2, AIX 
  102.           and Windows provides improved performance and usability and support   
  103.           for Direct-to-SOM C++ compilers from IBM and Metaware.  SOMobjects    
  104.           for MVS uses the same basic SOM technology as the SOMobjects          
  105.           Developer Toolkit.  By providing support for the SOM architecture on  
  106.           MVS, customers can take advantage on an end-to-end capability.        
  107.                  SOM applications are IDL-compatible with SOMobjects for MVS.   
  108.           The IDL code can then be shipped to MVS for compilation and           
  109.           execution.  This provides a level of portability for SOM              
  110.           applications.                                                         
  111.           OPEN ENTERPRISE:  CORBA from OMG -- Fully Compliant                   
  112.           PRODUCT POSITIONING                                                   
  113.                  The SOMobjects Developer Toolkit provides an open,             
  114.           standards-compliant, object-oriented developer environment on the     
  115.           OS/2, AIX, and Windows platforms.  The product provides distributed,  
  116.           language-neutral capabilities for defining and manipulating objects   
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  123.           and class libraries.  It provides the industry with the long-needed   
  124.           technology for breaking the language barriers that have confined      
  125.           object-oriented programming development environments to               
  126.           language-exclusive islands.  SOM-based objects can be truly open and  
  127.           shared, in any application language and distributed across            
  128.           heterogeneous networks and IBM operating system platforms.            
  129.                  This product is enabled for national language translation      
  130.           (separate files) and for the double-byte character set (DBCS).  In    
  131.           addition to English, this version of the product will also be         
  132.           available in Japanese.                                                
  133.           DOCUMENTATION:  Documentation relevant to the SOMobjects products is  
  134.           delivered in English in displayable softcopy form on CD-ROM along     
  135.           with the software.  PostScript files that represent the documentation 
  136.           are included on CD-ROM and on diskettes (when ordered as "alternate   
  137.           media").  This enables customers to print whatever documentation they 
  138.           need on their PostScript printers.                                    
  139. CUSTINFO  EDUCATION SUPPORT                                                     
  140.                  The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to   
  141.           include the enhancements in this announcement.                        
  142.                  Call Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for    
  143.           education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.                       
  144. TECHINFO  TECHNICAL INFORMATION                                                 
  145.           TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF WORKSTATION ENABLER:  With the        
  146.           announcement of SOM 2.1, purchasers of the SOM 2.1 Toolkit can take   
  147.           the workstation enablers from the toolkit, replicate that binary code 
  148.           as often as needed, and include those enablers with their             
  149.           applications -- at no charge.  There are guidelines, however, that    
  150.           apply to:                                                             
  151.           o   CODING                                                            
  152.                      The application vendor may not externalize any IBM SOM     
  153.               Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).  Further, all          
  154.               applications that include SOM 2.1 code must use the IBM-supplied  
  155.               "mini-install" package for the installation of that code.  This   
  156.               package comes with the toolkit and ensures proper installation.   
  157.           o   SERVICE                                                           
  158.                      Application vendors are responsible for service and        
  159.               support of their customers.  IBM will provide support to the      
  160.               application vendors for problems with IBM code using standard IBM 
  161.               support channels and tools.                                       
  162.           o   PUBLICATIONS                                                      
  163.                      Application vendors are not permitted to copy or           
  164.               distribute any IBM SOM 2.1 publication or documentation unless    
  165.               they are explicitly granted permission in the documentation.      
  166.                  By following these simple guidelines, application vendors can  
  167.           now make maximum use of the IBM SOM 2.1 Toolkit and pass along added  
  168.           value to their customers.                                             
  169.           SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT                                       
  170.           HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:  TOOLKIT FOR OS/2, AIX AND WINDOWS             
  171.           o   IBM and non-IBM hardware platforms supporting the required level  
  172.               of the operating system (refer to the SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS       
  173.               section)                                                          
  174.           o   One CD-ROM reader (for CD-ROM installation and usage)             
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  181.           o   One fixed disk drive                                              
  182.           o   Fixed disk space:                                                 
  183.               -   OS/2:  Toolkit (13MB), Workstation (3MB), Online              
  184.                   Documentation (11MB), FrameViewer** (6MB), Samples (10MB),    
  185.                   PostScript Files (16MB)                                       
  186.               -   AIX:  Toolkit (15MB), Workstation (4MB), Online Documentation 
  187.                   (11MB), FrameViewer (21MB), Samples (15MB), PostScript Files  
  188.                   (16MB)                                                        
  189.                          During installation of FrameViewer onto the hardfile,  
  190.                   an additional 21MB DASD for temporary work space is required. 
  191.               -   Windows:  Toolkit (15MB), Workstation (4MB), Online           
  192.                   Documentation (11MB), FrameViewer (6MB), Samples (10MB),      
  193.                   PostScript Files (16MB)                                       
  194.           o   Memory (includes Operating System):                               
  195.               -   Toolkit:                                                      
  196.                   --  OS/2:  9MB (Recommend 10MB)                               
  197.                   --  AIX:  13MB (Recommend 17MB)                               
  198.                   --  Windows:  11MB (Recommend 12MB)                           
  199.               -   Workstation:                                                  
  200.                   --  OS/2:  10MB (Recommend 12MB)                              
  201.                   --  AIX:  14MB (Recommend 18MB)                               
  202.                   --  Windows:  8MB (Recommend 10MB)                            
  203.                  If using the Replication framework, one of the following       
  204.           communications adapter cards is required:                             
  205.           o   Ethernet                                                          
  206.           o   Token Ring                                                        
  207.                  These requirements may vary and may not accommodate the        
  208.           particular combinations of functions selected.  Memory and fixed disk 
  209.           requirements for user applications and data are not included.         
  210.           WORKGROUP FOR OS/2, AIX AND WINDOWS:                                  
  211.           o   IBM and non-IBM hardware platforms supporting the required level  
  212.               of the operating system (refer to the SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS       
  213.               section)                                                          
  214.           o   One CD-ROM reader (for CD-ROM installation)                       
  215.           o   One fixed disk drive                                              
  216.           o   Fixed Disk Space:                                                 
  217.               -   OS/2:  4MB                                                    
  218.               -   AIX:  4MB                                                     
  219.               -   Windows:  4MB                                                 
  220.           o   Memory:                                                           
  221.               -   OS/2:  10MB (Recommend 12MB)                                  
  222.               -   AIX:  14MB (Recommend 18MB)                                   
  223.               -   Windows:  8MB (Recommend 10MB)                                
  224.                  One of the following communications adapter cards is required: 
  225.           o   Ethernet                                                          
  226.           o   Token Ring                                                        
  227.                  These requirements may vary and may not accommodate the        
  228.           particular combinations of functions selected.  Memory and fixed disk 
  229.           requirements for user applications and data are not included.         
  230.           SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:  FOR THE SOMOBJECTS DEVELOPER TOOLKITS         
  231.           (OS/2 AND WINDOWS):                                                   
  232.           o   IBM OS/2 Version 2.1 or OS/2 Version 2.11 or OS/2 Version 2.1 for 
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  239.               Windows or OS/2 Version J2.1 or OS/2 Version J2.11 or             
  240.               OS/2 Version J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft** Windows for            
  241.               OS/2 Toolkit; OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3         
  242.               Toolkit; Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 or Japanese Microsoft        
  243.               Windows 3.1 or Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.11 for Windows        
  244.               Toolkit.  OS/2 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 J2.1 for Japanese          
  245.               Microsoft Windows and OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3 
  246.               must have Windows installed.  Windows code needs prerequisite     
  247.               software from Microsoft.                                          
  248.           o   OS/2:  Borland C++ for OS/2 Version 1.5, or IBM CSet++ for        
  249.               OS/2 Version 2.1, or MetaWare High C/C++ Direct-to SOM compiler   
  250.               for OS/2 Version 3.2, or other compatible C++ compiler.           
  251.           o   Windows:  Borland C++ 4.02 for DOS, Windows, and Windows NT, or   
  252.               Microsoft Visual C++ Professional Edition Version 1.5, or         
  253.               Symantec C++ Professional Version 6.1, or other compatible C++    
  254.               compiler.                                                         
  255.           o   To use the Replication framework, a shared file system is         
  256.               required.                                                         
  257.           o   To execute a distributed (workgroup) SOM-based application on     
  258.               multiple workstations on a LAN, the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler  
  259.               Version 2.1 is required.                                          
  260.           o   To use the Replication framework with the supplied workstation    
  261.               enabler, TCP/IP communication transport is required.  Refer to    
  262.               network protocols supported for workgroup enabler.                
  263.           FOR THE SOMOBJECTS WORKGROUP ENABLERS (OS/2 AND WINDOWS):             
  264.           o   IBM OS/2 Version 2.1 or OS/2 Version 2.11 or OS/2 Version 2.1 for 
  265.               Windows or OS/2 Version J2.1 or OS/2 Version J2.11 or             
  266.               OS/2 Version J2.1 for Japanese Microsoft Windows for              
  267.               OS/2 Toolkit; OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3         
  268.               Toolkit; Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 or Japanese Microsoft        
  269.               Windows 3.1 or Japanese Microsoft Windows 3.11 for Windows        
  270.               Toolkit.  OS/2 2.1 for Windows or OS/2 J2.1 for Japanese          
  271.               Microsoft Windows and OS/2 Warp Version 3 or OS/2 Warp Version J3 
  272.               must have Windows installed.  Windows code needs prerequisite     
  273.               software from Microsoft.                                          
  274.                  One of the following communication transport protocols is      
  275.           required:                                                             
  276.           o   OS/2 to OS/2                                                      
  277.               -   Novell** IPX/SPX                                              
  278.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  279.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  280.           o   OS/2 to Windows                                                   
  281.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  282.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  283.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  284.           o   Windows to Windows                                                
  285.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  286.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  287.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  288.           o   Windows to AIX                                                    
  289.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  290.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
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  296.                                                                                 
  297.           o   OS/2 to AIX                                                       
  298.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  299.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  300.                  Network protocols supported by operating system:               
  301.           o   OS/2                                                              
  302.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  303.                   --  IBM TCP/IP 1.2.1 with CSD UN34109                         
  304.                   --  IBM TCP/IP 2.0                                            
  305.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  306.                   --  IBM NetWare Client 2.01 for OS/2                          
  307.                   --  Novell NetWare 4.0 for OS/2                               
  308.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  309.                   --  Network File System option of IBM LAN Server/Requester    
  310.                       3.0                                                       
  311.                   --  NTS/2 Version 1                                           
  312.           o   Windows                                                           
  313.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  314.                   --  FTP Software PC/TCP Version 2.3                           
  315.                   --  IBM TCP/IP for DOS Version 2.1                            
  316.                   --  NetManage Chameleon/Newt 4.0                              
  317.                   --  SunSelect PC-NFS Version 4.0                              
  318.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  319.                   --  Novell NetWare 4.0                                        
  320.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  321.                   --  NetBIOS with Windows for Workgroups 3.11                  
  322.                   --  IBM NetBIOS with DOS LAN Requester                        
  323.                  To execute the Replication runtime, a network file system is   
  324.           required.                                                             
  325.           FOR THE SOMOBJECTS DEVELOPER TOOLKIT (AIX):                           
  326.           o   IBM AIX 3.2.5 or 4.1.1                                            
  327.           o   To use the Replication framework, a shared file system is         
  328.               required.                                                         
  329.           o   To execute a distributed (workgroup) SOM-based application on     
  330.               multiple workstations on a LAN, the SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler  
  331.               Version 2.1 is required.                                          
  332.           o   To use the Replication framework with the supplied workstation    
  333.               enabler, TCP/IP communication transport is required.  Refer to    
  334.               network protocols supported for the Workgroup Enabler.            
  335.           FOR THE SOMOBJECTS WORKGROUP ENABLER (AIX):                           
  336.           o   IBM AIX 3.2.5 or 4.1.1                                            
  337.                  One of the following communication transport protocols is      
  338.           required:                                                             
  339.           o   Windows to AIX                                                    
  340.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  341.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  342.           o   AIX to AIX                                                        
  343.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  344.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  345.           o   OS/2 to AIX                                                       
  346.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  347.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  348.                  Network protocols supported by operating system platform:      
  349.                                                                                 
  350.                                                                                 
  351.                                                                                 
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  353.                                                                                 
  354.                                                                                 
  355.           o   AIX:                                                              
  356.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  357.                   --  TCP/IP that ships with base AIX operating system          
  358.               -   Novell IPX/SPX                                                
  359.                   --  NetWare for AIX, Version 3.11 in AIX 3.2.5                
  360.                   --  NetWare for AIX, Version 3.11B in AIX 4.1.1               
  361.                  To execute the Replication runtime, a network file system is   
  362.           required.                                                             
  363.           COMPATIBILITY:  The objects and applications developed using the SOM  
  364.           functions included in the SOMobjects Developer Toolkits Version 2.1   
  365.           for OS/2, AIX and Windows will be upwardly compatible with the        
  366.           SOMobjects Developer Toolkits Version 2.0 and the SOMobjects          
  367.           Workstation Enablers (Runtimes) Version 2.0 for OS/2, AIX and         
  368.           Windows.  For example, applications developed using the SOM Toolkits  
  369.           Version 2.0 will run on subsequent versions of the SOM Enablers.      
  370.           Downward compatibility is not supported; applications developed with  
  371.           the SOMobjects Version 2.1 programs will not necessarily run with the 
  372.           earlier versions of the enabler programs.                             
  373.                  Class libraries and applications developed with the 2.0 or 2.1 
  374.           versions of SOM can coexist with those developed using the SOMobjects 
  375.           Version 1.0 product.  Class libraries and applications developed with 
  376.           a prior version of SOM can be migrated to a newer version of the      
  377.           operating platform with a subsequent version of the SOM Enablers.     
  378.           PLANNING INFORMATION                                                  
  379.           PACKAGING:  The IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1 for      
  380.           OS/2, AIX and Windows, and the Upgrade program product from the       
  381.           Version 2.0 SOMobjects Toolkits are each distributed in one package,  
  382.           each of which contains the following:                                 
  383.           o   IBM Program License Agreement                                     
  384.           o   Proof of License                                                  
  385.           o   License Information booklet                                       
  386.           o   One CD-ROM containing:                                            
  387.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit           
  388.                   Version 2.1 for OS/2                                          
  389.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit           
  390.                   Version 2.1 for AIX 3.2.5                                     
  391.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit           
  392.                   Version 2.1 for AIX 4.1.1                                     
  393.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit           
  394.                   Version 2.1 for Windows                                       
  395.               -   SOMobjects documentation in displayable softcopy form         
  396.               -   Licensed FrameViewer reader for SOMobjects documentation for  
  397.                   OS/2 and Windows                                              
  398.               -   Licensed FrameViewer reader for SOMobjects documentation for  
  399.                   AIX                                                           
  400.               -   Utility programs to create backup program diskettes and       
  401.                   additional license copies for toolkit and workstation enabler 
  402.               -   PostScript files representing documentation                   
  403.           o   Alternative media card with instructions for ordering alternative 
  404.               3.5-inch diskette media, if required                              
  405.               NOTE: SOMobjects 2.1 media for the standard licensed product is   
  406.               on CD-ROM.  Customers can request 3.5-inch diskettes instead of   
  407.                                                                                 
  408.                                                                                 
  409.                                                                                 
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  411.                                                                                 
  412.                                                                                 
  413.               CD-ROM by using the Alternate Media Form.  Customers can also     
  414.               request the PostScript files that represent the documentation.    
  415.           o   Registration Card                                                 
  416.           o   SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Installation/Configuration Guide for 
  417.               OS/2, AIX and Windows -- hardcopy                                 
  418.                  The IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX 
  419.           and Windows, and the upgrade program product from the Version 2.0     
  420.           Workgroup Enablers are each distributed in one package, each of which 
  421.           contains the following:                                               
  422.           o   IBM Program License Agreement                                     
  423.           o   Proof of License                                                  
  424.           o   License Information Booklet                                       
  425.           o   One CD-ROM containing the following:                              
  426.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler           
  427.                   Version 2.1 for OS/2                                          
  428.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler           
  429.                   Version 2.1 for AIX 3.2.5                                     
  430.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler           
  431.                   Version 2.1 for AIX 4.1.1                                     
  432.               -   Program binary for IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler           
  433.                   Version 2.1 for Windows                                       
  434.               -   Utility programs to make backup program diskettes and         
  435.                   additional license copies                                     
  436.           o   Alternative media card with instructions for ordering alternative 
  437.               3.5-inch diskette media, if required                              
  438.               NOTE: SOMobjects 2.1 media for the standard licensed product is   
  439.               on CD-ROM.  Customers can request 3.5-inch diskettes instead of   
  440.               CD-ROM by using the Alternate Media Form.                         
  441.           o   Registration Card                                                 
  442.           o   SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Installation/Configuration Guide for 
  443.               OS/2, AIX and Windows -- hardcopy                                 
  444.           SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL                                   
  445.                  IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit and Workgroup Enabler         
  446.           Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX and Windows use the security and            
  447.           auditability features provided by the host operating system file      
  448.           system.                                                               
  449.                  User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and  
  450.           implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and   
  451.           appropriate controls in application systems and communication         
  452.           facilities.                                                           
  453. ORDERING  ORDERING INFORMATION                                                  
  454.                  Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.                  
  455.                  Shipments will begin on November 30, 1994.                     
  456.                  To order the programs in this announcement for order type,     
  457.           specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program   
  458.           name, media, and quantity.                                            
  459.                  To order the programs in this announcement through IBM Direct, 
  460.           call 800-342-6672 and refer to the applicable part numbers.           
  461.                  PROGRAM PACKAGE -- program CD-ROM with online softcopy         
  462.           documentation.                                                        
  463.           Order Type 5871-AAA                                                   
  464.           FEATURE     PART                                                      
  465.                                                                                 
  466.                                                                                 
  467.                                                                                 
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  469.                                                                                 
  470.                                                                                 
  471.           NUMBER      NUMBER            PROGRAM NAME                            
  472.           0236        10H9767           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  473.                                           Version 2.1                           
  474.                                           for OS/2, AIX and Windows (1)         
  475.           0242        10H9769           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  476.                                           Version 2.1                           
  477.                                           for OS/2, AIX and Windows (1)         
  478.                       17H5595           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  479.                                           Version 2.1                           
  480.                                           for OS/2, AIX and Windows             
  481.                                           (Japanese)                            
  482.                       17H5601           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  483.                                           Version2.1                            
  484.                                           for OS/2, AIX and Windows             
  485.                                           (Japanese)                            
  486.            (1) Media -- CD-ROM                                                  
  487.           EXTENDED RIGHT TO COPY:  Extended right to copy contracts may be      
  488.           obtained for the following:                                           
  489.           o   High volumes of additional license copies of SOMobjects Workgroup 
  490.               Enabler Version 2.1 code and documentation, for internal-only     
  491.               deployment, including integration with internal applications, at  
  492.               significant discounts.                                            
  493.           o   Inclusion of SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1-level code  
  494.               with a software vendor's application and subject to certain terms 
  495.               and conditions, for redistribution without additional fee.        
  496.               Contract price:  $30,000.                                         
  497.           o   Inclusion of the SOM/DSOM components of the SOMobjects Developer  
  498.               Toolkit Version 2.1-level code with a software vendor's           
  499.               application development tools offering, for inclusion in the tool 
  500.               user's applications.  Contract Price: based on vendor tool        
  501.               volumes/pricing.                                                  
  502.                      To pursue any of these contracts, call IBM at              
  503.               512-838-8027, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., central time, Monday        
  504.               through Friday.                                                   
  505.                  ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- authorizes the customer who has a 
  506.           program package to make a single copy of the program and              
  507.           documentation.                                                        
  508.                  The authorization is given by sending the customer a Proof of  
  509.           Additional License certificate.  The Proof of Additional License      
  510.           certificate has its own part number and feature number.               
  511.           Order Type 5872-AAA                                                   
  512.           FEATURE     PART                                                      
  513.           NUMBER      NUMBER            PROGRAM NAME                            
  514.           0237        10H9771           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  515.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  516.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  517.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  518.                       17H5596           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  519.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  520.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  521.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  522.                                           -- Japanese                           
  523.                                                                                 
  524.                                                                                 
  525.                                                                                 
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  527.                                                                                 
  528.                                                                                 
  529.           0300        10H9773           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  530.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  531.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  532.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  533.                       17H5602           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  534.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  535.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  536.                                           Additional License                    
  537.                                           Certificate -- Japanese               
  538.           Order Type 5872-XXX                                                   
  539.           0334        10H9776           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  540.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  541.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  542.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  543.                                           5-Pack                                
  544.                       17H5603           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  545.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  546.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  547.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  548.                                           5-Pack -- Japanese                    
  549.           Order Type 5872-XXX                                                   
  550.           0456        10H9777           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  551.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  552.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  553.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  554.                                           20-Pack                               
  555.                       17H5604           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  556.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  557.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  558.                                           Additional License Certificate        
  559.                                           20-Pack -- Japanese                   
  560.                  DOCUMENTATION -- separate documentation with no diskette.      
  561.                  PROGRAM PACKAGE UPGRADE -- program CD-ROM with online softcopy 
  562.           documentation.                                                        
  563.           Order Type 5873-AAA                                                   
  564.           FEATURE     PART                                                      
  565.           NUMBER      NUMBER            PROGRAM NAME                            
  566.           1371        10H9780           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  567.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  568.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  569.                                           Upgrade from                          
  570.                                           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit          
  571.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  572.                                           or from SOMobjects Developer          
  573.                                           Toolkit Version 2.0                   
  574.                                           for AIX/6000 (R), or from SOMobjects  
  575.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  576.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  577.                       17H5612           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  578.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  579.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  580.                                           Upgrade from                          
  581.                                                                                 
  582.                                                                                 
  583.                                                                                 
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  585.                                                                                 
  586.                                                                                 
  587.                                           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit          
  588.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  589.                                           or from SOMobjects Developer          
  590.                                           Toolkit Version 2.0                   
  591.                                           for AIX/6000, or from SOMobjects      
  592.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  593.                                           Version 2.0 for                       
  594.                                           Windows -- Japanese                   
  595.           1374        10H9784           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  596.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  597.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  598.                                           Upgrade from SOMobjects               
  599.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  600.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  601.                                           or from SOMobjects Workgroup          
  602.                                           Enabler Version 2.0                   
  603.                                           for AIX/6000, or from                 
  604.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  605.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  606.                       17H5613           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  607.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  608.                                           AIX and Windows-                      
  609.                                           Upgrade from                          
  610.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  611.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  612.                                           or from SOMobjects Workgroup          
  613.                                           Enabler Version 2.0 for               
  614.                                           AIX/6000, or from                     
  615.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  616.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  617.                                           -- Japanese                           
  618.           ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPY UPGRADE:  authorizes the customer who has a   
  619.           program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program and      
  620.           documentation.                                                        
  621.                  The authorization is given by sending the customer a Proof of  
  622.           Additional License Upgrade certificate.  The Proof of Additional      
  623.           License Upgrade certificate has its own part number and feature       
  624.           number.                                                               
  625.           Order Type 5874-AAA                                                   
  626.           FEATURE     PART                                                      
  627.           NUMBER      NUMBER            PROGRAM NAME                            
  628.           1373        10H9781           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  629.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  630.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  631.                                           Additional License;                   
  632.                                           Upgrade from                          
  633.                                           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit          
  634.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2-                 
  635.                                           Additional License,                   
  636.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  637.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  638.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000-             
  639.                                                                                 
  640.                                                                                 
  641.                                                                                 
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  643.                                                                                 
  644.                                                                                 
  645.                                           Additional License,                   
  646.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  647.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  648.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  649.                                           Additional License                    
  650.                       17H5614           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit            
  651.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  652.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  653.                                           Additional License;                   
  654.                                           Upgrade from                          
  655.                                           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit          
  656.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2-                 
  657.                                           Additional License,                   
  658.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  659.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  660.                                           Version for AIX/6000-                 
  661.                                           Additional License,                   
  662.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  663.                                           Developer Toolkit                     
  664.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  665.                                           Additional License                    
  666.                                           With Certificate                      
  667.                                           -- Japanese                           
  668.           1400        10H9785           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  669.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  670.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  671.                                           Additional License;                   
  672.                                           Upgrade from                          
  673.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  674.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2-                 
  675.                                           Additional License                    
  676.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  677.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  678.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000              
  679.                                           Additional License,                   
  680.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  681.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  682.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows-              
  683.                                           Additional License                    
  684.                                           With Certificate                      
  685.           Order Type 5874-AAA                                                   
  686.                       17H5615           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  687.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  688.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  689.                                           Additional License;                   
  690.                                           Upgrade from                          
  691.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  692.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2-                 
  693.                                           Additional License,                   
  694.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  695.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  696.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000              
  697.                                                                                 
  698.                                                                                 
  699.                                                                                 
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  701.                                                                                 
  702.                                                                                 
  703.                                           Additional License,                   
  704.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  705.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  706.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows-              
  707.                                           Additional License                    
  708.                                           With Certificate                      
  709.                                           -- Japanese                           
  710.           Order Type 5874-UPG                                                   
  711.           9803        10H9786           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  712.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  713.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  714.                                           Additional License 5-Pack;            
  715.                                           Upgrade from SOMobjects               
  716.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  717.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2                  
  718.                                           Additional License                    
  719.                                           5-pack, or from                       
  720.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup                  
  721.                                           Enabler Version 2.0                   
  722.                                           for AIX/6000                          
  723.                                           Additional License                    
  724.                                           5-Pack, or from                       
  725.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  726.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  727.                                           Additional License                    
  728.                                           5-Pack with Certificate               
  729.                       17H5616           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  730.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  731.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  732.                                           Additional License 5-Pack;            
  733.                                           Upgrade from SOMobjects               
  734.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  735.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2                  
  736.                                           Additional License                    
  737.                                           5-Pack, or from                       
  738.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  739.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000              
  740.                                           Additional License                    
  741.                                           5-Pack, or from                       
  742.                                           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  743.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  744.                                           Additional License 5-Pack             
  745.                                           With Certificate -- Japanese          
  746.           1470        10H9787           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  747.                                           Version for OS/2,                     
  748.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  749.                                           Additional License 20-Pack            
  750.                                           Upgrade from SOMobjects               
  751.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  752.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  753.                                           Additional License 20-Pack,           
  754.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  755.                                                                                 
  756.                                                                                 
  757.                                                                                 
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  759.                                                                                 
  760.                                                                                 
  761.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  762.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000              
  763.                                           Additional License 20-Pack,           
  764.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  765.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  766.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  767.                                           Additional License 20-Pack            
  768.                                           With Certificate                      
  769.           Order Type 5874-UPG                                                   
  770.                       17H5617           SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler            
  771.                                           Version 2.1 for OS/2,                 
  772.                                           AIX and Windows                       
  773.                                           Additional License 20-Pack;           
  774.                                           Upgrade from SOMobjects               
  775.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  776.                                           Version 2.0 for OS/2,                 
  777.                                           Additional License 20-Pack,           
  778.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  779.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  780.                                           Version 2.0 for AIX/6000              
  781.                                           Additional License 20-pack            
  782.                                           or from SOMobjects                    
  783.                                           Workgroup Enabler                     
  784.                                           Version 2.0 for Windows               
  785.                                           Additional License 20-Pack            
  786.                                           With Certificate                      
  787.                                           -- Japanese                           
  788.           PROGRAM UPGRADE                                                       
  789.                  The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed   
  790.           users of SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for OS/2,           
  791.           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX, or SOMobjects       
  792.           Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows to obtain the new function  
  793.           at a minimal software upgrade charge.  SOMobjects Developer Toolkit   
  794.           Version 2.1 for OS2, AIX and Windows is available after               
  795.           November 30, 1994, (March 31, 1995, in Japan).  The program package   
  796.           upgrade option also allows currently licensed users of SOMobjects     
  797.           Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for OS/2, SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler  
  798.           Version 2.0 for AIX, and SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.0 for 
  799.           Windows to obtain the new function at a minimal software upgrade      
  800.           charge.  The program upgrade to SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler          
  801.           Version 2.1 for OS/2, AIX and Windows is available after              
  802.           November 30, 1994, (March 31, 1995, in Japan).                        
  803.                  Orders will be accepted after November 30, 1994,               
  804.           (March 31, 1995, in Japan).  These upgrades will be available through 
  805.           IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers and Industry Remarketers --  
  806.           Personal Computers certified to market IBM Authorized Advanced        
  807.           Products.  The remarketer will require a Proof of License for each    
  808.           upgrade ordered.  The original Proof of License is the colored front  
  809.           cover page (inside the hard binder) or the separate Proof of License  
  810.           page in the program package as identified by IBM to the remarketer.   
  811.                  Customers may also order upgrades through the local IBM office 
  812.           using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and     
  813.                                                                                 
  814.                                                                                 
  815.                                                                                 
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  817.                                                                                 
  818.                                                                                 
  819.           Certification Order Form included with this announcement.             
  820.           TERMS AND CONDITIONS                                                  
  821.           LICENSING:  The programs in this announcement are licensed under the  
  822.           terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement.  A copy of 
  823.           the agreement is included in the program package.                     
  824.           ADDITIONAL LICENSE:  Proof of Additional License certificate must be  
  825.           acquired.                                                             
  826.           LIMITED WARRANTY:                                                     
  827.           o   Program:  Yes                                                     
  828.           o   Media:  Three months                                              
  829.           o   Additional Licenses:  Yes                                         
  830.           o   Media:  Not applicable                                            
  831.           PROGRAM SERVICES:  Program service will be provided by IBM SOMobjects 
  832.           product development personnel via the following electronic media:     
  833.           Internet Commercial Network, IBM TalkLink (TM), and Compuserve**.     
  834.           Program service for these products will be available until            
  835.           May 31, 1996.  The statement of service included in the program       
  836.           package describes this service.                                       
  837.                  Program service will be provided by IBM SOMobjects product     
  838.           development personnel via the following electronic media:  Internet   
  839.           Commercial Network, IBM TalkLink, and Compuserve.  Program service    
  840.           for this product will be available until May 31, 1996.                
  841.           VOLUME ORDERS:  For information about volume orders, contact your IBM 
  842.           representative.                                                       
  843.           30-DAY, MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:  The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee   
  844.           applies.                                                              
  845.           NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE:  30%                                  
  846.           CHARGES                                                               
  847.                                                                          ONE-   
  848.           PROGRAM                                                        TIME   
  849.           NUMBER          DESCRIPTION                                    CHARGE 
  850.           IBM SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.1                          
  851.           for OS/2, AIX and Windows:                                            
  852.           10H9767         Program Package                              $  365   
  853.           10H9771         Additional License Certificate                  295   
  854.           10H9780         Program Package Upgrade                          50   
  855.           10H9781         Additional License Upgrade                       40   
  856.           IBM SOMobjects Workgroup Enabler Version 2.1                          
  857.           for OS/2, AIX and Windows:                                            
  858.           10H9769         Program Package                                 235   
  859.           10H9773         Additional License Certificate                  200   
  860.           10H9776         Additional License Certificate                        
  861.                             5-Pack                                        450   
  862.           10H9777         Additional License Certificate                        
  863.                             20-Pack                                     1,000   
  864.           10H9784         Program Package Upgrade                          35   
  865.           10H9785         Additional License Certificate                        
  866.                             Upgrade                                        30   
  867.           10H9786         Additional License Certificate                        
  868.                             5-Pack Upgrade                                 65   
  869.           10H9787         Additional License Certificate                        
  870.                             20-Pack Upgrade                               150   
  871.                                                                                 
  872.                                                                                 
  873.                                                                                 
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  875.                                                                                 
  876.                                                                                 
  877.           ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE:  Customers who pay a one-time charge for  
  878.           additional licenses can copy machine-readable program materials and   
  879.           printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program       
  880.           package.  One copy can be made for each additional license ordered.   
  881.           PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE:  The program package upgrade option allows    
  882.           currently licensed users of SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0  
  883.           for OS/2, SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for AIX/6000, or   
  884.           SOMobjects Developer Toolkit Version 2.0 for Windows to obtain the    
  885.           new function at a minimal software upgrade charge.                    
  886.           UPGRADE FROM                                     TO                   
  887.           SOMobjects Developer                SOMobjects Developer              
  888.             Toolkit Version 2.0                 Toolkit Version 2.1 for         
  889.             for OS/2                            OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  890.           SOMobjects Developer                SOMobjects Developer              
  891.             Toolkit Version 2.0                 Toolkit Version 2.1 for         
  892.             for AIX/6000                        OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  893.           SOMobjects Developer                SOMobjects Developer              
  894.             Toolkit Version 2.0                 Toolkit Version 2.1 for         
  895.             for Windows                         OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  896.           SOMobjects Workgroup                SOMobjects Workgroup              
  897.             Enabler Version 2.0                 Enabler Version 2.1 for         
  898.             for OS/2                            OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  899.           SOMobjects Workgroup                SOMobjects Workgroup              
  900.             Enabler Version 2.0                 Enabler Version 2.1 for         
  901.             for AIX/6000                        OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  902.           SOMobjects Workgroup                SOMobjects Workgroup              
  903.             Enabler Version 2.0                 Enabler Version 2.1 for         
  904.             for Windows                         OS/2, AIX and Windows           
  905.           ** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of  
  906.              its respective holder.                                             
  907.                                                                                 
  908.               - - -    E N D   O F   P R I N T O U T    - - -                   
  909.