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CUA Interface Design Guides

The following will be available for OS/2 2.0 and can be ordered separately:

Moving to the OS/2 Workplace Shell videotape (41G5097)
This videotape provides information for users migrating from DOS, Windows, or OS/2 1.3. Some of the topics included in the videotape are using folders and objects, migrating, customizing, associating, and creating shadows and templates.

OS/2 2.0 Keyboards and Code Pages (10G6312)
This reference supplies information for those who use code-page switching to provide support for files that are received from or sent to other countries.

OS/2 2.0 Command Reference (10G6313)
The online version of this book, located in the Information folder, is shipped with the operating system. This version is made available for persons who prefer a hardcopy book. As in the online version, this book describes how to use OS/2 commands and has information about the syntax and purpose of each command.

OS/2 2.0 Using Bidirectional Support (41G8688)
This book contains a description of bidirectional support, instructions and considerations for using bidirectional functions, and key assignments for and summaries of bidirectional functions.

OS/2 2.0 Remote Installation and Maintenance (GG24-3780)
This book provides instructions for installing OS/2 2.0 from a LAN.

IBM Extended Services for OS/2 Information and Planning Guide (G3260161-00)
This book provides information for persons planning for the installation and use of OS/2 2.0 Extended Services, including Communications Manager, Database Manager, and Query Manager.

IBM LAN Server Version 2.0 Information and Planning Guide (G3260162-00)
This book provides product and planning information about OS/2 Local Area Network (LAN) Server Version 2.0. LAN Server 2.0 includes OS/2 LAN Server, OS/2 LAN Requester, DOS LAN Requester, LAN Adapter and Protocol Support, LAN Support Program, and various utility programs. The comprehensive overview of the main features of LAN Server 2.0 assists in planning for a network running LAN Server 2.0 and is not intended as an in-depth instructional manual.

OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 1: Control Program (GG24-3730)
This book provides detailed information about the Control Program component of OS/2 2.0. It describes memory and task management, debugging support, and enhanced application programming interfaces.

The book also describes installation and national language considerations, and discusses enhanced hardware support.

OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 2: DOS and Windows Environment (GG24-3731)
This book provides detailed information about the Multiple Virtual DOS Machines feature, and support for Microsoft Windows programs. It describes 8086 emulation, device drivers, extended memory support, DOS settings, using specific versions of DOS, and the architecture of Multiple Virtual DOS Machines.

This book also provides technical information about using Microsoft Windows programs and DOS Protect Mode Interface (DPMI).

OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 3: Presentation Manager (GG24-3732)
This book gives an overview on the Presentation Manager component of OS/2 2.0. It introduces the Presentation Manager, describes the enhanced graphical appearance of the operating system, and the enhanced help facilities. The book also discusses programming considerations for 32-bit or a mix of 16- and 32-bit code application development. It describes how to migrate existing 16-bit applications, and describes the support for national languages and double-byte character sets.

OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 4: Application Development (GG24-3774)
This book provides a general introduction to object-orientation, modularization, naming conventions, and other structural considerations for programs designed to run in the OS/2 environment. It also discusses programming and migration considerations for 32-bit, 16-bit, and mixed applications.

OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 5: Print Subsystem (GG24-3775)
This book describes the internal workings of the print subsystem, including the spooler.

IBM Personal Systems Developer (G362-0001)
Published quarterly, this publication for OS/2 application developers features programming tips and techniques, software tools, and other useful information.