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- NEW BOOKS &COURSES ON OS/2 2.0 (PRESENT AND UPCOMING)
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- The following books have been published within the past year. Information has
- been provided by the authors and their publishers. IBM author information, IBM
- order numbers and internal Mechanicsburg prices have been added where
- appropriate.
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- THE DESIGN OF OS/2 by H. M. Deitel and M. S. Kogan (Kogan works at IBM, Boca
- Raton, FL). 400 pages., hardcover. Published by Addison- Wesley, October 1991.
- ISBN 0-201-54889-5; $40.95 US. IBM order number S325-4005; $40.95.
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- The primary goal of The Design Of OS/2 is to provide insights into the design
- decisions and philosophy of the OS/2 operating system. It discusses the
- motivation, architecture, and realization of OS/2 in the personal computing
- marketplace. The design of the major components of OS/2 are described in terms
- of their API architecture, internal data structures, and algorithms. Each area
- focuses on bridging operating systems theory to the realization of the design
- and implementation of OS/2. Where it is significant, an objective comparison of
- the technical aspects of OS/2 and other operating environments is provided. A
- key thrust is to describe the evolution of personal computer operating systems
- from DOS through 16-bit OS/2 and 32-bit OS/2.
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- CLIENT-SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH OS/2 2.0 by Robert Orfali and Dan Harkey, both
- with IBM, San Jose, CA. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. First Edition,
- June 1991, Second Edition (V 2.0) due in September 1992. 1,026 pages. ISBN
- 442-00826-0; $39.95 US. IBM order number G325-0650; $34.00.
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- Guide to Client-Server programming and OS/2 Extended Edition / Extended
- Services. Includes: database servers vs. transaction servers; APPC, NetBIOS,
- Named Pipes, LAN Server; remote vs. local SQL vs. stored procedures; OLTP,
- database and communication benchmarks; GUI tools and rapid prototyping; plus 300
- pages of C programming examples.
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- Second Edition adds: how the client/server model is evolving; new OS/2 2.0 and
- Extended Services features; TCP/IP, Novell and CPI-C; the OS/2 2.0 Workframe
- programming environment; 32-bit C Set/2 compiler; case study: CUA '91
- object-based front-end with a transaction server back-end.
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- OS/2 PRESENTATION MANAGER GPI: A Programming Guide to Text, Graphics, and
- Printing by Graham C. E. Winn, IBM Hursley, UK. Published by Van Nostrand
- Reinhold, June 1991. 318 pages. ISBN 442-00468-0; $39.95 US. IBM order number
- G362-0005; $33.67.
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- This book helps you create superior OS/2 graphics using the powerful graphic
- programming interface by clarifying a complex package that has not been well
- documented or understood. Over 50 programming examples are given that help
- answer questions on GPI and development functions. All aspects of data
- transfer, deletion, dimension functions, page units, scaling of MetaFiles and
- form selection are included.
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- WRITING OS/2 2.0 DEVICE DRIVERS IN C by Steven J. Mastrianni. Published by Van
- Nostrand Reinhold, April 1992. 250 pages. ISBN 0-442-01141-5; 36.95 US. IBM
- order number G362-0006.
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- This book provides the skills needed to write device drivers: it shows how
- operating system components interact and how device drivers fit in; compares
- 16-bit drivers to 32-bit versions; DOS compatibility; mouse drivers, storage
- devices, Micro Channel, tools, debugging, tuning, and performance; virtual
- device drivers; memory mapped adapters and IOPL; direct memory access; Extended
- Device Driver Interface; device helper reference.
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- USING OS/2 2.0 by Barry Nance with Greg Chicares. Published by Que Corporation,
- April 1992. 470 pages. ISBN 0-88022-863-6; $24.95 US. IBM order number
- G362-0007.
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- A guide to understanding and learning to use OS/2 2.0 and a reference
- for first-time computer users, as well as DOS and Windows pros.
- Installation and configuration; command reference, Workplace Shell;
- built-in help; Enhanced Editor; running DOS, Windows, and OS/2 programs; using
- the tutorial and built-in help; troubleshooting; batch files; printing.
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- NOW THAT I HAVE OS/2 2.0 ON MY COMPUTER -- WHAT DO I DO NEXT? by Steven
- Levenson and Eli Hertz, Hertz Computer Corp. Published by Van Nostrand
- Reinhold, June 1992. 300 pages. ISBN 0-442-01227-6; $34.95 US. IBM order
- number G362-0008.
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- The OS/2 2.0 Workplace Shell: interacting with the operating system
- and applications; customizing the environment; common functions;
- comparisons to DOS and Windows; FAT and HPFS file systems; object
- manipulation and customization; guided tour; applets; printing and
- fonts; editing the CONFIG.SYS file; built-in and third party
- diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities; tips and techniques.
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- FUTURE BOOKS
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- The OS/2 2.0 USER'S GUIDE FOR THE WORKPLACE SHELL by Maria Tyne. Published by
- Computer Information Associates, June 1992. 300 pages. $24.99 US. IBM order
- number G362-0014.
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- Learning and understanding the Workplace Shell for novices and experts: visual
- examples; step by step procedures; quick reference.
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- INTEGRATING APPLICATIONS WITH OS/2 2.0 BY WILLIAM H. ZACK. Published by Van
- Nostrand Reinhold, June 1992. 300 pages. $34.95 US. ISBN 0-442-01234-9. IBM
- order number G362-0009.
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- Implementing and using applications in OS/2 2.0; migrating DOS and Windows
- applications to OS/2 2.0; Workplace Shell graphic user interface; "applets";
- internal OS/2 management tools; installation and customization; hardware
- requirements; memory management; multitasking; program management; file systems
- and file management.
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- THE COBOL PRESENTATION MANAGER PROGRAMMING GUIDE by David M. Dill. Published by
- Van Nostrand Reinhold, July 1992. IBM order number G362-0010.
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- LEARNING TO PROGRAM OS/2 PRESENTATION MANAGER by Example by Stephen A. Knight
- (IBM, Rochester, MN). Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, July 1992. IBM order
- number G362-0011.
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- COMPRENENSIVE PERFORMANCE FOR THE OS/2 2.0 DATABASE MANAGER by Bruce Tate, Tim
- Malkemus, and Terry Gray (IBM, Austin, TX). Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold,
- September 1992. IBM order number G362-0012.
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- C PROGRAMMING IN THE OS/2 2.0 ENVIRONMENT by V. Mitra Gopaul. Published by Van
- Nostrand Reinhold, November 1992. IBM order number G362-0013.
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- The following companies have been solicited to participate in the I.V.
- League, a group whose products and services will support and promote
- OS/2 2.0:
-
- CATEGORY (NUMBER ENLISTED)
- COMPANIES WITH 2.0 PRODUCTS WITHIN 90 DAYS
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- COURSEWARE and TRAINING PROVIDERS (25)
- ATI Available soon
- Applied Learning Soon
- Computer Training Ctr Now
- Denenfeld Systems Design May
- Kee Systems Soon
- Mentor Technologies May
- PC Etcetera Now
- Rockey and Associates Now
- ViaGrafix Now
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- BOOK PUBLISHERS and AUTHORS (48)
- Addison-Wesley "The Design of OS/2" Now
- JDS Publishing "OS/2 Monthly" Now
- Osborne/McGraw-Hill "OS/2 Inside and Out" Fall
- Que Publishing "Using OS/2 2.0" Now
- The Cobb Group "Inside OS/2" May
- VanNostrandReinhold "Writing OS/2 2.0 Device Drivers in C" Now
- "Now That I Have OS/2 2.0 on My Computer..." June
- "Integrating Applications with OS/2 2.0" Soon
- "Programming OS/2 2.0 in COBOL" Soon
- "Learning to Program Presentation Manager by Example" Soon
- "Comprehensive Performance for the OS/2 Database Manager" Soon
- "Client-Server Programming with OS/2 2.0" Soon
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- TEMPORARY SERVICES (2)
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- TEMPLATES and ACCESSORIES (5)
- Charles Hatvany & Associates Soon
- Useable Portable Publications June
-
- MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (2)
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- Total = 82
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- COURSEWARE and TRAINING
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- 1. ATI 213-823-1129
- Product: CBT -- "Teach Yourself OS/2"
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- 2. Applied Learning 708-369-3000
- Product: "Skill Builder" multi-media training platform,
- uses CD-ROM
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- 3. ComTrain 916-265-0300
- Service: CBT
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- 4. Computer Applications 818-706-4509
- Product: Training curriculum
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- 5. Computer Training Center 901-753-9706
- Service: Training materials and individualized or classroom
- training services for 2.0
-
- 6. Comsell 404-872-2500
- Product: Interactive multimedia training course on laser disc
-
- 7. Creative Touch International 717-533-2911
- Service: Memory based training
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- 8. DSI Micro 212-475-3900
- Product: Courseware
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- 9. Denenfeld Systems Design 519-396-8088
- Service: Training available in May
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- 10. Edutrends, Inc. 201-838-6700
- Product: Customer training guides, instructor kits
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- 11. Future Enterprises, Inc. 202-662-7676
- Product: Training materials
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- 12. Instructional Systems Company 212-477-8800
- Product: Basic course, handbook, task-oriented advanced skills
- modules
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- 13. Kee Systems 301-880-0880
- Product: Instructor-led training materials and
- computer-assisted training materials
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- 14. Kemtex Services 212-661-5770
- Product: In-house or on-premises customized training
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- 15. Logical Operations 716-482-7700
- Product: Training classes at all levels
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- 16. M-USA Business Systems 214-386-6100
- Product: Videotape training
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- 17. Mentor Technologies 614-265-3170
- Product: Audio tapes, practice diskettes, study guides
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- 18. MicroDynamics Plus Inc. 212-447-9100
- Product: Custom training materials
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- 19. National Learning Systems 717-342-7701
- Product: CBT - direct channels
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- 20. PC Etcetera 212-736-5870
- Product: National PC training, on-site or classroom
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- 21. PCLC 212-953-9800
- Product: Custom courseware
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- 22. Productivity Point International 800-848-0980
- Service: Training, consulting
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- 23. Rockey and Associates 215-640-4880
- Service: OS/2 2.0 custom training materials
-
- 24. SRA 312-984-7152
- Product: Courseware
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- 25. ViaGrafix 918-825-6700
- Product: "Getting Started with OS/2 2.0" videotape
-
- PUBLISHERS/AUTHORS/SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
-
- 1. Doug Azzarito 407-487-4339
- 2. Lenny Bailes 415-285-6232
- 3. Jeff Bayman 206-760-8155
- 4. Angelo Bobak 718-591-8129
- 5. Art Campbell 508-670-3172
- 6. Robert Cowart 510-540-0648
- 7. David Dill 817-491-2147
- 8. Asael Dror 408-434-0600
- 9. Renee Gentry 213-319-2000
- 10. Mitra Gopaul 416-348-5317
- 11. Dan Harkey 408-256-5750
- 12. Glen Horton 508-445-9484
- 13. Kathy Ivens 215-848-7771
- 14. Roger Jennings 510-839-3937
- 15. Clint Kenick 707-554-4270
- 16. Steve Knight 507-253-2979
- 17. Steve Levenson 212-684-3658
- 18. John Little 219-481-1760
- 19. Steve Mastrianni 203-242-8711
- 20. John Mueller 619-281-5777
- 21. Barry Nance 203-728-1428
- 22. Fabian Pascal 202-966-2754
- 23. Kevin Reichard 612-336-9279
- 24. Judd Robbins 510-525-5033
- 25. David Rothman 703-768-0941
- 26. W. David Schwaderer 408-997-3990
- 27. Marlene Semple 407-425-8777
- 28. James Stuyck 817-571-1708
- 29. Allen Taylor 714-891-3031
- 30. Maria Tyne 708-766-4677
- 31. Herb Tyson 703-960-5357
- 32. William Zack 203-255-2979
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- 33. Addison-Wesley 617-944-3700
- Book: "The Design of OS/2" available now; IBM order number
- S325-4005
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- 34. Bantam Computer Books 212-492-9826
- Service: Publisher
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- 35. CMP Publications 412-521-5493
- Service: Publisher
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- 36. Cogito Corporation 312-767-5691
- Service: Author, publisher, consultant
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- 37. IDG Books
- Service: Publisher
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- 38. JDS Publishing 201-397-7409
- Service: Publisher of "OS/2 Monthly" magazine
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- 39. MIS Press 212-886-9210
- Service: Publisher
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- 40. New Riders 317-571-3259
- Book: "Inside IBM OS/2 2.0" available in May
-
- 41. On Line Press 206-641-3434
- Service: Publisher
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- 42. Osborne/McGraw-Hill 510-548-2805
- Book: "OS/2 Inside and Out" -- expected in October
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- 43. Que 317-573-2500
- Book: "Using OS/2 2.0" available now; IBM order number G362-0007
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- 44. Sybex 510-523-8233
- Service: Publisher
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- 45. TAB Books 717-794-2191
- Service: Publisher
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- 46. The Cobb Group 502-491-1900
- Service: Newsletter--"Inside OS/2" due out in May
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- 47. Van Nostrand Reinhold 212-254-3232
- Books: Seven books for OS/2 2.0; "Writing OS/2 Device Drivers In
- C" IBM order number G362-0006
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- 48. Word Association 508-228-6750
- Service: Publisher
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- TEMPLATES and ACCESSORIES
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- 1. Charles Hatvany & Associates 617-648-4100
- Product: Customer courseware, templates, manuals
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- 2. Computer Reference Products 604-669-4401
- Product: Wheel Ease Circular Reference Guides, templates,
- training manuals
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- 3. Electronic Directions 212-213-6500
- Product: Custom templates. Also, training
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- 4. Useable Portable Publications 617-729-1943
- Product: Quick reference guides available in June for 2.0
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- 5. Wink Data Products Corporation 206-742-4145
- Product: Quick-reference templates
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- TEMPORARY SERVICES
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- 1. Manpower 414-961-1000
- Service: Temps, installation, training
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- 2. The Olsten Corporation 516-832-8200
- Service: Temps, installation, training
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- SERVICES
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- 1. Digicom Computers 617-536-1888
- Service: Integration, programming
-
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- 2. Disc, Incorporated 713-864-7845
- Service: Service courseware
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- For more information about these products or The I.V. League,
- please contact Melissa Robertson at 914-766-3722 (8-826-3722) or Lucy
- Darbisi at 914-766-3143 (8-826-3143). Ted Salamone, the Program
- Manager directing The I.V. League program, can be reached at
- 914-766-3642 (8-826-3642).
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- reported to the Support Line, we feel that this information may assist
- you in resoloving your problem. If you still require assistance, please
- call 1-800-237-5511, and reference your customer number and problem (PMR)
- number. Your Problem Record Number (PMR) should appear on the cover
- page of this faxed document.