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Thank-you for your interest in IBM's new OS/2 Warp!
IBM is pleased to respond to your request for more information. You have
just received the OS/2 Warp Version 3 brochure, modified to be sent via
e-mail. Once you have reviewed this and other included Warp materials,
we hope you will next want to visit your favourite software reseller for
an OS/2 Warp demonstration. It's amazing!
*OS/2 Warp Version 3 Brochure*
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Work the way that's most natural with OS/2 Warp's true multitasking
that allows you to run multiple programs simultaneously
* Make computing easy and fun with the Workplace Shell intuitive
graphical interface - one of the most inviting interfaces available
for PCs
* Run your applications swiftly and reliably with as little as 4MB of
memory
* Run DOS, Windows and OS/2 applications in a single environment
* Work smarter with BonusPak for OS/2 Warp - set of full-function
applications and utilitites shipped with OS/2 Warp at no extra charge
* Navigate through the Internet seamlessly with IBM's Internet Connection
* Take advantage of all the speed and power your 32-bit computer has to
offer
* Enhance the stability and performance of your system with OS/2 Warp's
Crash Protection
Imagine interacting with your computer in a way that's not only intuitive
but fun! Imagine having a true multitasking system that works the way
you do. Imagine taking advantage of all the speed and power your 32-bit
computer has to offer. You don't have to imagine. You can have all this
and more today - with IBM's OS/2 Warp, Version 3.
Now you can run your DOS and Windows' applications - plus a whole new
collection of OS/2 32-bit software programs - in a stable, crash-proof
environment. And you can do it faster and more easily than you ever
dreamed...on your desktop or laptop...with as little as 4MB of memory.
There are two OS/2 Warp products to choose from, depending on what your
system currently has installed and what type of applications you want to
run. Both include the support needed to run a wide variety of OS/2 and
DOS applications. If you already have Windows installed, the OS/2 Warp
product that uses your existing Windows is the product to choose.
If you don't have Windows installed and want to run Windows applications,
choose the OS/2 Warp product that includes IBM's WIN-OS/2 code, which
provides the support required to run most Windows applications.
THE NEW STANDARD
OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is the latest version of the operating system that
has won more than 45 top industry honours. And now it's even better -
optimized to give you terrific performance in low-memory environments,
with a host of new features that make it even easier to use.
What's more, it's enriched with BonusPak for OS/2 Warp, shipped with the
product - a suite of full-function applications, plus built-in access to
the information highway.
IT'S FUN, IT'S FAST, IT'S EASY
OS/2 Warp is productive, fun and easy to use - the perfect fit for small
businesses, notebook computers and home use. Whether you're a novice or
a power user, this advanced, graphical 32-bit operating system brings
computing to the human level, while offering you more capability than you
ever dreamed possible.
Everyone will benefit from the object-based Workplace Shell. This truly
intuitive interface has been visually redesigned with 3-D and animated
icons that make it even simpler and more enjoyable to use. Plus, it can
be customized to work the way you do.
OS/2 Warp's true multitasking and multithreading capabilities allow you
to work in the most natural and productive way. You can run DOS, Windows
and OS/2 applications at the same time if you choose, or attend to one
task while one or more others run in the background. And thanks to OS/2
Warp's efficient use of memory, processor-intensive applications run
faster; even your Windows and DOS programs can get a performance boost!
THE SMOOTHEST OPERATOR
When it comes to simplicity and smooth operation, OS/2 Warp takes you
to a whole new level. The enhanced Workplace Shell presents an inviting
desktop for first-time users, and can be customized to place any of your
favourite functions, or the ones you use the most, in the LaunchPad. For
example, from the LaunchPad you can switch between applications or shut
shut down your system quickly.
Installation of OS/2 Warp is quick and simple. You can choose easy
install and be up and running without a hitch. Your applications - even
DOS and Windows applications - can be installed more quickly, too.
There's more. OS/2 Warp's new tutorial lets you get actual work done as
you learn. And if you're a notebook user, the new Plug and Play feature
is perfectly suited for you. The system automatically identifies the
PCMCIA cards you have installed - so you won't have to reconfigure and
reboot if you swap your modem for your PCMCIA hard drive.
PROVEN AND RELIABLE
Why wait to harness your computer's full 32-bit capabilities? OS/2 Warp
is a proven, robust 32-bit operating system that already has more than
2,000 applications written for it. Plus, it supports your existing DOS
and Windows applications. And because it's been honed and tested through
several releases, you know you can depend on it to safely run your most
important applications.
HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY USER
OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is optimized to give you significantly higher
performance over previous OS/2 versions. With as little as 4MB of
memory, you can make the most of all that it has to offer - on portables
and desktops alike.
Your processor-intensive applications will run more swiftly, thanks to
enhanced memory management. This powerful operating system also features
single-click access to your applications from the Workplace Shell's
LaunchPad, so you'll save multiple steps and won't have to wait for your
computer to catch up. Screen response times are snappier, too - and less
waiting means more time to be productive.
TAKE THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY
BonusPak for OS/2 Warp can be your passport to the global community of
the Internet, thanks to IBM's Internet Connection Service. This
information-highway access solution lets you seamlessly navigate through
the Internet with easy-to-use graphical interfaces and automatic dial-up
connection to a worldwide Internet service provider. Now, even if you're
a novice user, you can surf the net and connect with people and services
around the world.
Using the IBM WebExplorer and Gopher features, you'll be able to find and
retrieve data from thousands of databases worldwide...look at the latest
NASA pictures taken by Voyager..entertain young users with audio-enhanced
cartoon characters. With FTP or Gopher, you can download software, news,
weather maps, images and more.
You can also tap into more than 4,000 news groups with NewsReader. It's
like having an electronic conversation with people who share your
interests - photography, political news or fine wines, for example.
You can send e-mail as easily as making a phone call. What's more, IBM's
WebExplorer allows you to participate in the growing Internet World-Wide,
letting you access company home pages, shopping opportunities and
valuable information. Hyperlinks make Internet navigation a snap.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Enhanced performance * Runs swiftly and reliably with as little as
4MB of memory
* Provides faster screen response times
Enhanced usability * Allows you to swap PCMCIA cards without having
to reconfigure and reboot your computer,
through Plug and Play feature
* Lets you access frequently used functions with
a single mouse click from the LaunchPad
* Provides a new online tutorial that lets you
perform actual tasks while you learn
* Saves multiple steps with one-button load of
your applications from the Workplace Shell
* Presents system instructions and error
messages in easy-to-understand language
* Permits you to drag and drop without holding
down the mouse button - helpful for notebook
users
* Allows you to seamlessly share your parallel
port between your printer and CD-ROM - no
reconfiguring necessary
* Lets you group all files for a project in a
work area - then open, close or hide them all
at once with a click of the mouse
Workplace Shell * Is easy and fun to use, with 3-D and animated
icons plus new comet cursor
* Works the way you do - provides a LaunchPad
that can be customize with any of your most-
used functions
* Offers simple-to-use iconic drag-and-drop
capabilities that are consistent across the
operating system
* Lets you create multiple desktops - great for
families - then allows you to use the same
desktop on your portable computer
* Provides a single, easy approach to managing
printers, drives, files and programs
* Shields you from complex computer functions
BonusPak for OS/2 Warp * Ships with OS/2 Warp - a separate product that
gives you outstanding value
* Features a set of full-function applications -
word processing, spreadsheet, charting, data
filing and report writing - all with one easy-
to-learn graphical interface
* Provides fax and communications software,
including HyperAccess Lite for OS/2 - the easy
way to access online services, bulletin boards
or other PCs and mainframes
* Includes Personal Information Manager,
CompuServe Information Manager for OS/2,
e-mail and IBM Person to Person for OS/2 -
software for collaborative computing
* Lets you view software motion video and images
and play audio files with the Multimedia
Viewer, or capture, clip and play synchronized
video and audio with Video IN for OS/2
* Offers the System Information Tool - a utility
that assists with system and software problem
resolution.
Internet Connection * Is part of BonusPak for OS/2 Warp - shipped at
no extra charge with OS/2 Warp
* Provides a complete information-highway access
solution
* Lets you seamlessly navigate through the
Internet with easy-to-use graphical interfaces
* Gives you an automatic dial-up connection to
IBM Internet Connection Services, or access
via any SLIP-enabled provider
* Includes IBM WebExplorer, Gopher, Telnet, FTP,
Sockets API, NewsReader, e-mail and TCP/IP
dial capabilities
* Allows you to travel in the information-
highway fast lane, with high-speed modem
support
Improved install * Saves you time with easy express install
* Asks few questions, so you can be up and
running quickly
* Uses fewer diskettes
* Simplifies installation process with built-in
hardware detection
* Provides automatic dual boot when DOS is
present
Advanced application * Supports DOS, Windows and OS/2 applications
support * Enables you to run more applicaitons from one
desktop than any other operating system
* Allows you to run multiple Windows
applications on the desktop simultaneously
* Permits you to window and cut-and-past between
DOS applications
Preemptive multitasking * Allows you to work in a more productive way,
attending to one task while one or more others
run in the background
* Enables execution of multiple applications
at once - including multiple DOS, Windows
and OS/2 applications
* Provides the functionality of several
computers in one
Multithreading * Gives you the capability to complete many
processes within an application simultaneously
* Provides better application response time
Crash Protection * Creates "virtual machines" for each
application - designed to help keep your
system running when one application fails
* Gives you proven stability for DOS and Windows
applications, while allowing them to exchange
data with each other and with OS/2
applications
* Eliminates the need to reboot, reconnect or
reconfigure your computer if a particular
application should fail
32-bit addressability * Exploits today's microprocessing technology -
Pentium 486 and 386 processors - with source
portability to PowerPC
* Provides a strong platform for advanced
applications - especially those involving
full-motion video, digital sound, speech
and handwriting recognition
Multimedia support * Gives you enhanced audio, basic image support,
and software motion video playback
capabilities
* Allows automatic detection and driver
configuration for multimedia system features
at install
* Lets you attach sounds to Workplace Shell
actions and run movies
Enhanced memory * Means processor-intensive applications run
management faster; even Windows and DOS programs can get
a performance boost
* Recognizes and utilizes all available memory
* Opens the door to increased use of virtual
memory limited only by available disk space
IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 at a glance
Product offerings
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There are two OS/2 Warp products to choose from, depending on what your
system currently has installed and what type of applicatons you want to
run. Both of these include the support needed to run a wide variety of
OS/2 and DOS applications. If you already have Windows installed, the
OS/2 Warp product that uses your existing Windows is the product to
choose. If you don't have Windows installed and want to run Windows
applications, choose the OS/2 Warp product that includes IBM's WIN-OS/2
code, which provides the support required to run most Windows applicatons
Addressability
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32 bit
Preemptive multitasking
_______________________
Concurrent processing of multiple DOS, Windows and OS/2 applications;
fast and easy movement among applications; protection between
applications
Ease-of-use facilities
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Workplace Shell object-based user interface; online tutorial; contextual
Help; fast, graphical installation
System requirements
___________________
386 SX microprocessor (or compatible) or higher; VGA display (minimum);
fax/modem (9600 baud or higher for online access to the information
highway)
Memory Requirements
___________________
4MB minimum
Disk-space requirements
_______________________
35MB to 50MB of free hard-disk space, depending on the installation
options selected; BonusPak for OS/2 Warp requires up to 30MB additional
free space (user-selectable)
Warranty
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Three months
Service
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No-charge service for first 60 days, fee based offering available;
call 1 800 992-4777 (U.S. and Canada)
Ordering
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Contact your IBM Authorized Remarketer or call 1 800 OS2-WARP to ask for
the name of the S/W remarketer closest to you.
Additional information
______________________
Internet: If you already have access to the Internet, you can find
additional information on IBM's World-Wide Web server address at
<www.ibm.com>.
Fax: For additional information on IBM products via fax, call
1 800 465-3299 (Canada).
NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
OS/2 Warp, Version 3 is a terrific value. Not only do you get this
exceptional 32-bit operating system, you also get BonusPak for OS/2 Warp,
which provides a set of full-function applications - not just mini-apps -
that make the most of OS/2 Warp's advanced features.
First, there's IBM Works, which includes word processing, spread-sheet,
charting, data filing and report writing applications - all integrated to
work together with the same easy-to-learn graphical interface.
That's not all: You also receive fax and communications software -
including HyperAccess Lite for OS/2 that gives you an easy way to access
online services, bulletin boards, and other PCs and mainframes - plus
Personal Information Manager, e-mail, software for CompuServe, and IBM's
Person to Person for OS/2 - a software solution for collaborative
computing.
BonusPak for OS/2 Warp also includes the Multimedia Viewer that lets you
view software motion video and images and play audio files - and you'll
be able to capture, clip and play synchronized video and audio with Video
IN for OS/2. Plus, there's the
System Information Tool, a utility that assists with system and software
problem resolution.
You can install as many of these applications as you wish - quickly and
easily - so you're sure to be up and running in no time.
NOTES:
IBM plans to make WebExplorer available to all users via download.
Included in package after 1/95.
Components of BonusPak for OS/2 Warp may have alternate service
arrangements.
IBM, OS/2, Workplace Shell and Person to Person are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation.
Crash Protection, WIN-OS/2, WebExplorer and PowerPC are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.