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IBM ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE OS/2 DEVELOPER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BOSTON, Sept. 17, 1992 . . . IBM today announced that
it has enhanced the OS/2 Developer Assistance Program
(DAP) to reach software developers around the world who are
interested in developing OS/2-based products. The details
of this program -- which IBM expects will substantially
increase the number of developers writing OS/2 software --
were outlined at the Software Development '92 Fall
conference being held at Boston's World Trade Center.
"IBM's current DAP offerings have provided support to
more than 1,000 ISVs who have committed to developing 32-bit
OS/2 2.0* applications -- and more than 160 of these
programs are commercially available -- in addition to the
thousands of 16-bit commercial applications that currently
run on OS/2 2.0," said John Soyring, director of IBM's
software development support programs.
"Building on this success, we are expanding the
coverage and enhancing the products and services of the
DAP," said Soyring. "Our goal is to provide the new DAP
offerings to all types of developers around the globe,
including ISVs, corporate developers, systems integrators,
value-added resellers, MIS professionals, consultants,
industry analysts, computer science students, educators,
shareware developers and others."
According to Soyring, IBM now has streamlined and
simplified the DAP enrollment process. Starting today,
developers can apply for DAP membership by calling
(407) 982-6408 to receive a sign-up form via facsimile. By
October 18, developers can apply by typing "GO OS2DAP" on
CompuServe** and completing the electronic sign-up form.
There is no charge to join the DAP; however, some program
services and products require a fee.
In addition to current CompuServe support and
country-specific electronic services -- such as IBMLink in
the U.S. -- IBM intends to use CompuServe as one of the
primary worldwide distribution sources for OS/2 product,
technical and marketing information.
"Around the world, CompuServe will provide a valuable
addition to IBM's existing regional electronically supported
DAP services for developers," said Soyring.
CD-ROM for Developers
IBM also announced that it will offer a beta version of
OS/2 2.x code, beta versions of various IBM OS/2
development tools and programming technical information on a
CD-ROM that is being distributed in a pilot program. An
earlier version of this CD-ROM was tested by a dozen
developers and this test is now being expanded to 4,000
programmers worldwide. The successful testing of this
program is expected to lead to a more extensive use of
CD-ROM technology for delivering large quantities of code
and technical information to software developers.
This CD-ROM will be distributed during September and
October at business shows and industry conferences such
as Software Development '92 and the IBM OS/2 Developer
Conference and Exposition.
"The CD-ROM format is a fast and economical way to
distribute early code and technical information to
developers," said Soyring.
There will be a shipping and handling fee for the
CD-ROM. Installation support will be provided to
programmers via the CompuServe "OS2DEV" forum, section 16
"DEVELOPERS CD ROM." The license for the code contained on
the CD-ROM expires December 15, 1992.
The CD-ROM contains:
o OS/2 2.x;
-- 32-bit graphics engine beta code;
o Windows** 3.1 API support for Win-OS/2*;
o IBM's Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.0;
o A beta version of an enhanced IBM WorkFrame/2;
o IBM C Set/2 for OS/2 (a beta version of IBM C
Compiler with Virtual Device Driver (VDD) development
support) and a beta version of a new linker;
o A profiler for C Set/2;
o MMPM/2 plus Toolkit;
o LAN Server 3.0 beta code;
o Network Transport Services/2 (NTS/2) beta code;
o NetWare Workstation Kit for OS/2 2.0;
o TCP/IP Version 1.2.1 for OS/2;
o IBM OS/2 2.0 "Red Books" (documentation);
o IBM OS/2 2.0 Technical Library (documentation);
o 26 productivity tools (IBM employee-written
software).
Current CD-ROM drives supported by OS/2 2.0 include all
IBM CD-ROM drives; Toshiba models 3301T, TXM3301 and 3301B;
Sony model CDU541; and NEC's CDR84 when attached to IBM,
Future Domain or Adaptec SCSI controllers.
OS/2 Version 2.0
OS/2 2.0 is an advanced 32-bit operating system that
supports DOS, Windows and OS/2 applications in a single
package. This platform offers Crash Protection* and
true multitasking -- allowing concurrent execution of
multiple software programs -- and enables users to choose
from tens of thousands of applications, providing access to
a tremendously broad range of software programs.
# # #
* Indicates trademark or registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation
** Indicates trademark or registered trademark of
CompuServe, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation