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IBM Bookmanager BUILD for OS/2 Version 3.0 Combines BUILD/2 and BUILD SGML
Announced on May 27, 1997
SOFTWARE Announcement 297-173
At a Glance
BookManager BUILD enhancements:
o Build books from Lotus WordPro '96; documents saved as Rich Text
Format
o Build books written in DBCS language versions of Microsoft Word
and DBCS versions of SGML
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM
Business Partner, or IBM North America
Sales Call Center at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
Overview
BookManager (R) is a family of products that provides support for
customers who want to build and read softcopy publications.
BookManager's cross-platform compatibility makes it the ideal
solution for any business to use to serve up books internally or on
the World Wide Web.
BookManager BUILD for OS/2 (R) Version 3.0 combines the functions of
two different BUILD products (IBM BookManager BUILD for OS/2 and IBM
BookManager BUILD SGML for OS/2) into one product, while providing
other new functions. The following enhancements have been added:
o Support for building books from documents authored in Lotus
WordPro '96
o Support for building books from documents saved as Rich Text
Format (RTF) files
o Support for building books written in Double Byte (DBCS) language
versions of Microsoft (R) Word and SGML (Japanese, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean)
o Support for building graphics included by reference in the source
document
o Support for ignoring text based on style
o Support for JPEG graphics
o Table formatting enhancements
Also included on this CD:
o Support for building books in a variety of languages.
o The BookManager Index Utility for OS/2, which lets you build a
search index that will speed searching across the bookshelves.
This version adds support for building DBCS search indexes.
All language translations are available on the same CD. BookManager
BUILD for OS/2 Version 3.0 is also packaged on the same CD as
BookManager BUILD for Windows (R) NT Version 2.1. A single license
entitles the user to install either BookManager BUILD for OS/2 or
BookManager BUILD for Windows NT. Multiple products or multiple
language translations may be installed by purchasing additional
licenses.
Intended Customers
IBM BookManager BUILD is a key component for any enterprise that
wishes to distribute softcopy publications internally or externally,
either as a standalone book or served on a Web server.
Key Prerequisites
IBM BookManager BUILD products run on a high-end workstation (486/66
minimum) with either Windows NT or IBM OS/2 Version 3.0 or higher.
Planned Availability Date
May 30, 1997
DESCRIPTION
The past several years have seen a dramatic growth in the use of the
Internet as a medium for electronic publishing. With IBM's
BookManager BUILD, BookServer and READ, you can create and serve
entire libraries of documents to your own internal corporate network
and to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) browsers connected to the
World Wide Web. BookManager's cross-platform compatibility makes it
the ideal solution for any business to use to serve up books
internally or on the Web.
Trademarks
BookManager and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
All product related publications are included in softcopy format.
Displayable Softcopy Publications: IBM BookManager (R) publications
are offered in displayable softcopy format on the same media type as
the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can
be used with the BookManager READ or Library Reader (TM) licensed
programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions
for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements
BUILD for OS/2 (R) V3.0
o Any system unit (including display monitor and pointing device)
capable of running the required operating system. A 100MHz/486DX4
or 75MHz Pentium (R) processor is recommended.
o One CD-ROM device for installation.
o 12MB of RAM in addition to the storage required by the operating
system.
o Available hard-disk drive storage as follows:
- 10MB for word processor support
- 16MB for SGML support
- A temporary file space of 5x the size of the source document
you are currently building is needed.
Bookshelf Index Utility for OS/2 V3.0
The index utility may be installed on the same machine as the BUILD,
or on a different machine. The following describes the requirements
for installing and using this utility:
o Any system unit (including display monitor and pointing device)
capable of running the operating system. A 486SX at 66MHZ or
higher system unit is recommended.
o One CD-ROM device for installation.
o 12MB of RAM in addition to the storage required by OS/2.
o A total of 24MB combined RAM and swapper space is recommended.
o 40MB of hard-disk drive storage in addition to the storage
required by the operating system.
Software Requirements
BookManager BUILD for Windows (R) NT Version 2.1
o MS Windows NT Version 3.51 or later
o A BookManager READ product to view and verify books created
o A supported word processor
BUILD for OS/2 V3.0
o OS/2 Version 3.0 or later with current corrective service applied
o A BookManager READ or BookServer product to view/verify books
created
Bookshelf Index Utility for OS/2 V3.0
The index utility may be installed on the same machine as the BUILD,
or on a different machine. The following describes the requirements
for installing and using this utility:
o OS/2 Version 3.0 or later with current corrective service applied
Planning Information
Packaging: IBM BookManager BUILD for OS/2 Version 3.0 and BUILD NT
are distributed with the following documents:
o IBM International Program License Agreement
o Proof of Entitlement
o Publications delivered in softcopy format
Security, Auditability, and Control
There are no security or auditability features in IBM BookManager
BUILD for OS/2 V3.0 and BUILD NT.
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
Some changes have been made to the terminology used for IBM software.
These changes do not affect terms and conditions, charges, or
ordering processes.
Key elements are:
o License: The license shows rights and obligations that complement
copyright protection provided by law, and applies to all use of
IBM software.
o Charging: IBM software is charged according to the number of Use
Authorizations acquired. Definition of this Use and its
associated charges for a given product are stated in the product
announcement. Use Authorizations come with the Program Package or
are available separately, and may be for users or resources. They
are reflected as Proofs of Entitlement (PoE), provided by IBM.
Use Authorizations continue to be available for some products in
use-packs of 1, 5, 10, and 50.
o Supply of Code: The software program itself will be available in
various forms; for example, on magnetic media, CD-ROM, or
electronically. This supply is accompanied by a Use
Authorization.
The following highlights the key changes.
Previous Terminology New Terminology
Program Package Program Package
Additional License Use Authorization for the
right to copy and use the
program, (for example,
a PoE for "1 Server
Install")
Use-Based Feature Use Authorization for Users
or Resources, (for example,
a PoE for "5 Concurrent Users"
or "10 Connected Ports")
Distributed Feature Use Authorization for
Optional or Selectable
Portions of a Program,
(for example, a PoE
for "5 Client Installs")
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipments will begin on the planned availability date.
To order these programs for order type, specify the order type
number, feature number, part number, program name, media and
quantity.
Program Package
Program supply (for example, diskettes, CDs, electronic programs)
documentation and PoE.
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number Media
IBM 5801-AAR 1481 84H6397 CD-ROM
BookManager
BUILD
Use Authorization for the Right to Copy and Use the Program --
Non-Software Advantage: Authorization to copy and use the Program
Package supply and documentation.
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 1430 84H6399
BUILD Additional
License --
with Certificate
Use Authorization for the Right to Copy and Use the Program --
Software Advantage: Authorization to copy and use the Program
Package supply and documentation. Proof of Entitlement will be
provided monthly as a report.
Order Part
Description Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 84H6400
BUILD Additional License
Program Package Upgrade
Program supply, for example, diskettes, CDs, electronic programs,
with documentation and PoE.
Order
Program Type Feature Part
Name Number Number Number
BookManager 5803-AAR 0529 84H6401
BUILD/2 3.0
Upgrade
Use Authorization for Upgrade -- Non-Software Advantage:
Authorization to copy and use the Program Package supply and
documentation acquired as an upgrade.
Order
Program Feature Type Part Definition
Name Number Number Number of Use
BookManager 0574 5804-AAR 84H6402 Copy and
BUILD/2 Use Use
Authorization Program
for Upgrade
Use Authorization for Upgrade -- Software Advantage: Authorization
to copy and use the Program Package supply and documentation acquired
as an upgrade. Proof of Entitlement will be provided monthly as a
report.
Order
Program Type Part Definition
Name Number Number of Use
BookManager BUILD/2 5804-AAR 84H6403 Copy and
Use Authorization Use
for Upgrade for Program
Software Advantage
Software Advantage Media Packs and Documentation Packs
Program Name/ Part
Description Number
IBM BookManager BUILD/2 3.0 84H6411
SA Media Pack
Optionally available media packs and documentation packs are only
available through an authorized Software Advantage remarketer.
Upgrade Protection (New Product): The following Upgrade Protection
product is only available under the Software Advantage for
Workstations offering:
Order Part
Description Number Number
Upgrade Protection 5809-AAR 33H6357
for IBM BookManager
BUILD -- One-Time
Charge
Part numbers and pricing for the UPO remains the same as announced in
Software Announcement 296-299, dated August 27, 1996.
Upgrade Protection (Entitled Customers): Customers who have
previously acquired Software Advantage Upgrade Protection part
numbers 33H6357 or 33H6358 will automatically receive upgrade part
number 84H6401 shortly after general availability.
Program Upgrade
The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of
IBM BookManager BUILD for OS/2 V1.2/V2.0/V2.1 or BUILD SGML to obtain
the new function for a program upgrade charge. The program upgrade
to IBM BookManager BUILD for OS/2 V.30 will be available
May 30, 1997. Orders will be accepted after May 27, 1997. These
upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Software Dealers
and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to market
IBM Authorized Advanced Products. The remarketer will require a
Proof of License for each upgrade ordered. The original Proof of
License is the PoE card included with the box or the IBM Direct
invoice, if the product was purchased softcopy.
Customers can also order upgrades through the local IBM office. End
user customers may acquire upgrades up to the number of qualifying
programs for which they are currently authorized. Use Authorization
for upgrades can be entered through the local IBM office or ordered
through an authorized remarketer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of
Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Program services will be available until
May 30, 1999. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes
Program Transfer: Yes
Support Line: Personal Systems
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not available for OS/2 platform.
Volume Orders: Contact your IBM representative.
Software Advantage Applies: Yes
Software Advantage: Optional Software Advantage Media and
Documentation packs are only available through an authorized Software
Advantage remarketer and do aggregate for Software Advantage credit
but are not eligible for Software Advantage discounting.
Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the quantity of the
qualifying programs licensed to them.
Upgrade Protection Applies: Yes
Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: Yes
Variable Charges Apply: No
Educational Allowance Available: Yes, to qualified education
customers.
CHARGES
Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this
announcement.
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact IBM North America Sales Call Center, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).
IBM North America Sales Call Center, 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 North America Sales Call Center
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
Library Reader and Business Partner are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
BookManager and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
.