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IBM BookManager READ Offers Enhancements and New Packaging
Announced on March 26, 1996
Software Announcement 296093
In Brief . . .
New packaging for BookManager READ products has simplified ordering.
Enhancements to BookManager READ for Windows include:
o Support for Windows 95 and Windows NT
o Use of selected fonts during print
o Inclusion of subsections when printing a range of topics
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized
Business Partner, or IBM DIRECT at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
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New packaging for BookManager(R) workstation READ products has
simplified ordering and added flexibility. You can now order the
READ workstation products by providing a single number for each
regardless of the operating platform or required languages.
Distributed on CD-ROM or electronically downloaded from the Internet,
the package contains translations for all languages supported.
BookManager READ is a member of the BookManager family used to build
and read softcopy publications.
The BookManager READ package contains the following products:
o IBM BookManager READ/2, Version 1.2.1
o IBM BookManager READ for Windows+, Version 2.0
o IBM BookManager READ/DOS, Version 1.2.1
o IBM BookManager Index Utility Version 2.1 for OS/2(R)
Each license of the BookManager READ product allows you to install
one of the three READ products in the language of your choice.
Additional licenses are required if you need more than one READ
product or language.
BookManager READ for Windows, Version 2.0 enhancements include:
o Support for Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms
o Use of selected fonts during print
o Inclusion of subsections when printing a range of topics, even if
they are not currently displayed in the table of contents list
Planned Availability Date: March 29, 1996
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
+ Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
DESCRIPTION
The Information Age is here and we are faced with an ever increasing
amount of information. And now with BookManager from IBM, you can
build your organization's documents into electronic book form. With
its powerful easy-to-use search feature, your readers can be in touch
with the information they need in a matter of seconds.
BookManager READ puts power in the hands of the reader. A
BookManager book is a single file that includes all text and graphics
in a highly compressed format. Built using any of the BookManager
BUILD products, it can be read using any of the BookManager READ or
BookServer products.
BookManager READ allows your readers to view books on either the
Windows, OS/2, or DOS platform. Each product offers patented
linguistic-based searches, hypertext links, creation and viewing of
margin notes, placing bookmarks, and grouping books into bookshelves.
All READ products use the familiar book metaphor that preserves the
characteristics of hardcopy books and makes it easy to use.
Imagine the productivity boost you'll see when your readers don't
have to thumb through pounds of paper to find the information they
need. With BookManager, it's on the screen, on demand.
PUBLICATIONS
Displayable Softcopy Publications: IBM BookManager publications are
offered in displayable softcopy format on the same media as the basic
machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can be used
with the BookManager READ licensed programs in any of the supported
environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable
files are shipped with the files.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include
the enhancements described in this announcement.
Details of the education support will be provided by planned
availability through a separate education announcement.
Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available.
Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for
education catalogs, schedules and enrollments.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements
READ for Windows, V2.0
o Personal computer capable of running Windows
o Display device supported by Windows (VGA or better resolution)
o Pointing device supported by Windows
o CD-ROM device
o 4MB of RAM in addition to the storage required by Windows
o 10MB disk space in addition to the storage required for Windows
READ/2 Version 1.2.1
o Personal computer capable of running OS/2 Version 2.11 or later
o Display device supported by OS/2 (VGA or better resolution)
o Pointing device supported by OS/2
o CD-ROM device
o 1.5MB of RAM in addition to the storage required by OS/2
o 3MB disk space in addition to the storage required for OS/2
READ/DOS Version 1.2.1
o Personal computer capable of running DOS Version 3.3 or later
o Display device supported by DOS (EGA, VGA or better resolution is
required for viewing vector raster images)
o CD-ROM device
o 290KB of RAM in addition to the storage required for DOS
o 1.5MB disk space in addition to the storage required for DOS
Bookshelf Index Utility for OS/2 Version 2.1
o Personal computer capable of running IBM OS/2 Version 2.11 or
OS/2 Warp Version 3.
o Display device supported by OS/2
o Pointing device supported by OS/2
o CD-ROM device
o 12MB of RAM in addition to the storage required for OS/2
o A total of 24MG combined RAM and swapper space is recommended
o 40MB disk space in addition to the storage required for OS/2
Software Requirements
READ for Windows, Version 2.0
o One of the following operating systems:
- IBM OS/2 Version 2.11 or Warp Version 3.0 with WIN-OS/2(TM)
installed
- Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 in 386 enhanced mode
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows 95
READ/2 Version 1.2.1
o IBM OS/2 Version 2.0 or later with corrective service XR06055
applied
READ/DOS Version 1.2.1
o DOS Version 3.0 or later
Bookshelf Index Utility for OS/2 Version 2.1
o OS/2 Version 2.11 or Warp Version 3.0 with current corrective
service applied
Planning Information
BookManager workstation READ products are distributed on CD-ROM or
they can be downloaded from the Internet. Product information on
BookManager products as well as ordering information and downloading
links are available on the BookManager Home Page. The Uniform
Resource Locator (URL) for the BookManager home page is
http://booksrv2.raleigh.ibm.com, one of several entry points for
BookManager products.
Hypertext fields on the home page include links for product and
ordering information. When ordering information is selected, the
Product Download WWW Server will give you instructions on how to
unpack and execute the Electronic Showcase tool. If you have not
previously run Electronic Showcase or CD Showcase(TM), you will be
asked to specify your country so that the following product
information can be presented in a suitable language:
o General ordering instructions
- Phone numbers for order centers
- Electronic Showcase and product support information
o License Information for the product
o Registration Information including a facility to generate a
Product Registration Number (PRN)
To obtain the decryption key, contact IBM Direct.
Prior to purchasing a key, the product license agreement is
displayed. The user must accept the license agreement. They then
enter their customer number and key, and click on the Save button to
save the key and unlock the product. Once the key has been saved the
user must press the copy button in Electronic Showcase to copy and
decrypt the product files onto the user's hard drive. The product
files consist of a packed file containing the product and a README
file containing instructions on how to install the product.
For customers who have an existing IBM account on file, IBM will
process an order following normal ordering instructions and credit
verification. The decryption key will be distributed after order
processing. For those customers who do not have customer information
on file with IBM, IBM will process the customer information and, upon
completion of the processing, issue the decryption key.
Packaging: IBM BookManager READ is distributed in one package with
the following materials:
o IBM International Program License Agreement
o IBM BookManager READ: License Information
o Proof of Entitlement
o Publications delivered in softcopy format
Security, Auditability, and Control
There are no security or auditability features in IBM BookManager
READ.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipments will begin on the planned availability date.
To order these programs for order, specify the order type number,
feature number, part number, program name, media and quantity.
Order Feature Part
Program Name Number Number Number Media
IBM BookManager
READ 5801-AAR 1154 83H9450 CD
IBM BookManager
READ 5801-AAR 1155 83H9451 Internet
For information on Internet delivery and obtaining decryption keys
see the Planning Information section.
Additional License Copies: Authorizes the customer who has a program
package to make a single copy of the program media and printed
documentation.
The authorization is given by providing the customer a Proof of
Entitlement for Additional License -- with certificate.
Order Feature Part
Program Name Number Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 1036 83H9452
READ Additional
License --
with certificate
Additional License Copies -- Software Advantage Exhibit:
Authorization to make additional license copies begins on the start
date specified in the Software Advantage Agreement. Proof of
Entitlement will be provided monthly.
Order Part
Program Name Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 83H9453
READ Additional
License
Upgrade Protection (new product): The following Upgrade Protection
Products are only available under the Software Advantage for
Workstations offering:
Order Part
Program Name Number Number
Upgrade Protection 5809-AAR 83H9454
for IBM BookManager
READ -- One-Time
Charge
Upgrade Protection 5809-AAR 83H9455
for IBM BookManager
READ -- Quarterly
Charge
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: The program described in this announcement is licensed
under the terms and conditions of the IBM International Program
License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the
program package.
Additional License: Proof of Entitlement must be acquired.
Software Advantage for Workstations-Upgrade Protection: The
announced program is eligible as an entitled upgrade. Entitled
customers will be provided with a no-charge program package and a
Proof of Entitlement authorizing right to copy equal to the number of
programs protected. Shipment will follow general availability.
Variable Charges Apply: No
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Program services will be available until
April 2, 1998. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
Support Line: The Personal Systems Support line applies.
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not applicable
Volume Orders: For information regarding volume orders, contact your
IBM representative.
The additional license and maintenance part numbers included in this
announcement are eligible for discounting under the terms of the
Software Advantage for Workstations Agreement and Exhibit.
Guarantee: Yes. The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee applies.
Authorization for Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes, as
specified in the program package.
Program Transfer: The program is fully transferable.
Educational Allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified
education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to
any other discount or allowance.
CHARGES
Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this
announcement.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, you can contact:
IBM Direct: IBM Direct, our national direct marketing organization,
can also arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of
IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Direct
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Authorized Business Partner or IBM
representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.