Contents

NOTICES
TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS

List of Tables
About this Book
Who Should Read This Book
How This Book Is Structured

Information
Highlights Of OS/2 2.0
Workplace Shell
The Intergrating Platform
Concurrent Processing
Inter-Application Communication
Printing
Network Support
Application and System Protection
Memory Management
File Systems
Multimedia Applications
Application Compatibility
Multiple DOS Sessions
Windows Applications
Version-specific DOS
Boot Manager
Memory Extenders
Adobe Type Manager
Installation
Migration
Online Help and Information
Productivity Aids and Games
Productivity Aids
Games
OS/2 2.0 Tools for Application Development
Developement Platform
32-BIT Application Programming Interface
Application Performance and Programmer Productivity
Protecting Investment in 16-BIT Code
Managing OS/2 2.0
Memory Management
File Systems Management
File System Caches
Default File System Cache Sizes
Task Management
DOS and WIN-OS/2 Support
Multiple DOS Sessions
Windows Application Support
DOS Compativility
Device Management
Multimedia Systems and Devices
Device Drivers
Developing OS/2 2.0 Applications
Applications Running Under OS/2 2.0
Application Programming Interface
Comparison of 16-BIT and 32-BIT OS/2 Functions
Object-Oriented Programming using SOM
OS/2 2.0 Workplace Programming Interface
Application Development Tools
C SET/2
Developer's Workbench
C Developer's Workset/2
OS/2 Technical Library

Planning
Planning for Installation
Hardware Requirements
Minimum Configuaration
Storage Capacities
Disk Space
Worksheets
Installation Overview
Selecting Installation Media
Installing Multiple Operating Systems
Installing Over Existing Operating Systems
Planning Disk Space
Choosing File Systems
Choosing Features
Optimizing Performance
Application Considerations
OS/2 2.0 CONFIG.SYS Statements
DOS and WIN-OS/2 Settings
Maximizing Memory in a DOS Session
Changing the OS/2 2.0 CONFIG.SYS File for a DOS Session
Changing the OS/2 2.0 AUTOEXEC.BAT File for a DOS Session

Appendixes
Supported Hardware
Microprocessors
Storage Interfaces
Printers and Plotters
Matrix Printers
HP Laserjet and Compatible Printers
HP Paintjet Printers
IBM Laserprinters
IBM Proprinters
IBM Quietwriter and Compatible Printers
Plotters
Postscript Printers
Miscellaneous Printers
WIN-OS/2 Printer Drivers
Graphics Adapters and Displays
SVGA
SVGA on Utility
SCSI Adapters and Disks
High-Volume Devices
International Language Support
Translations
Bidirectional Support
Double-Byte Character Set
Installing National Language Versions
Country Choice
Keyboard Choice
Changing National Language Options
Temporary Changes
Permanent Changes
Understanding Code Pages
Understanding Devinfo Statements
Documentation
Operating System Information
Hardcopy Information
Online Information
Toolkit Information
Online Documents
OS/2 2.0 Technical Library
Related Information
Training and Customer Support
Training
IBM OS/2 2.0 User Workshop
Technical Support Education
Application Developer Education
OS/2 2.0 Service and Support
Program Defect Support
Enhanced Support Offerings