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DATE 08/24/93
TITLE THE DEVELOPER CONNECTION FOR OS/2
ABSTRACT The Developer Connection for OS/2 (R) is an annual membership
program that delivers the most current information, tools and
pre-release code available from IBM to developers in support of
continuing application development on the 32-bit OS/2 platform.
The cornerstone of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is the
Developer Connection CD, delivered four times a year to program
members. Since the CD contains pre-release-level and release-level
code, it is considered Beta, and is licensed for 120 days or until
the next release of The Developer Connection for OS/2, whichever
comes first.
The initial 1993 CD provides release-level versions of the
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1, which includes the Multimedia
Presentation Manager (R) Toolkit/2 1.1, and the Pen for
OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0. Softcopy documentation, including the
OS/2 Technical Library, is also provided.
Members also receive the Developer Connection News, a
newspaper that accompanies the CD and delivers the most up-to-date
information about IBM personal operating systems direction, operating
system extensions and development products. The Developer Connection
News also provides useful programming tips and other technical
information.
Price: $199.
Planned Availability Date: August 24, 1993.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
IN BRIEF . . .
o Delivers limited licenses to developers for the latest
pre-release code so they can prepare for and simulate future
environments
o Delivers the most up-to-date versions of technical documentation
on OS/2 -- currently over 50,000 pages
o Delivers limited licenses to developers for toolkits,
productivity tools, development tools and sample code
PRODNO 82G1500
82G1492
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
The Developer Connection is a convenient, timely and
comprehensive source of information, tools and sample code that
enables developers of software on the 32-bit OS/2 platform to fully
exploit operating system functionality.
The Developer Connection CD includes pre-release code that
allows the developer to create user environments to test and develop
software. Pre-release versions of development and productivity tools
are also provided. A limited license to developers for the following
products is included on the initial 1993 CD:
o Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (TM) Version 1.1
o Multimedia UltiMotion (Video IN)
o Motion Video AVI Files
o Communication Manager for OS/2 (Single User)
o Networking Services/DOS (NSDOS)
o PL/I Workstation/2
o TCP/IP for OS/2
o HyperWrite
o PMATE Automated Test Environment
o Workstation Interactive Test Tool (WITT).
NOTE: Pre-release code content of the Developer Connection CD may
change periodically. The pre-release code may be modified
substantially before general availability. IBM does not guarantee
that any of the programs contained in the pre-release section will be
made generally available.
The CD includes the very latest softcopy documentation on
OS/2 from IBM. Documentation on the various pre-release products on
the CD is also provided. The following are included on the initial
1993 CD:
o OS/2 Technical Library
o Communication Manager Technical Library
o REXX Information
o TCP/IP Information
o Using Workplace OS/2
o Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit Information.
The Developer Connection CD delivers the latest version of the
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 in addition to various productivity
tools, development tools and sample code. A search engine is
provided for easy navigation through the tremendous amounts of
information and code on the CD. A limited license to developers for
the release versions of the following is included on the initial
1993 CD:
o OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain
the most current pre-release version of OS/2)
o The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 (includes the Multimedia
Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1)
o Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0.
Both the softcopy documentation and the release-level products
will be updated as needed.
The Developer Connection News offers information on IBM
personal operating systems, new products and technical articles
direct from OS/2 development. For instance, Workplace Operating
Systems are examined in the initial 1993 issue.
Back issues of the Developer Connection News will also be
available in displayable softcopy format on the Development
Connection CD.
APPLICATION DEVELOPER PRODUCTIVITY: The Developer Connection for
OS/2 delivers the most current information, tools and pre-release
code available from IBM directly to developers so that these
developers will have a head start using IBM's most current technology
for developing programs on the 32-bit OS/2 platform.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual membership program for
32-bit OS/2 software developers who need a comprehensive source of
tools and information delivered and updated on a regular basis (with
a limited license to developers for code provided on the CD). The
Developer Connection CD delivers technical information, supported
tools and a myriad of pre-release level code.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
No publications are shipped with the Developer Connection for
OS/2.
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS: The OS/2 Technical Library
and many other manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. The
files are shipped with a reader program that allows the display of
these manuals on the CD.
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (R)
READ/2 licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms
and Conditions for use of the machine readable files are included in
the license agreement for this product.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:
o System units: All system units supported by OS/2 2.0, or higher
o Memory requirements: Minimum 6MB -- recommended 16MB; memory
requirements vary depending on which programs are executed
o Disk space requirements: Disk space requirements vary depending
on which programs are installed
o CD-ROM drive: A CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2
The initial 1993 CD will contain a limited license to
developers for the following products (additional machine
requirements specified):
o OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain
the most current pre-release version of OS/2)
o Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
- 24MB of free disk space
o Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1)
- 15MB of free disk space
- IBM M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter, or other adapter
when supported with an OS/2 device driver
o Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0
- 10MB of free disk space
- Pen hardware supported with an OS/2 device driver
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Installation and execution of programs
contained on the Developer Connection CD require OS/2 2.0, or higher.
Additional or special requirements may be dictated by the specific
program being installed or executed. The initial 1993 CD will
contain a limited license to developers for the following products
(additional or special requirements specified):
o OS/2 2.1 Demonstration (subsequent issues of the CD may contain
the most current pre-release version of OS/2)
o Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1
- OS/2 2.0 or OS/2 2.1
- 32-bit C compiler (recommended) or 32-bit assembler is
required
o Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2 1.1 (included in
Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1)
- OS/2 2.1
- 32-bit C compiler is required
o Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit 1.0
- OS/2 2.1
- 32-bit C compiler is required.
PLANNING INFORMATION
SHIPMENT: Direct delivery to the customer.
PACKAGING: A subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2
entitles the customer to four deliveries per year of the following:
o Content letter
o License agreement and information
o CD
o Newspaper.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders may be placed directly to IBM by phone at 800-6-DEVCON
(633-8266) or by fax at 800-494-3045.
To order the program in this announcement, specify the part
number, program name and quantity. The shipping and handling charge
will be determined by the customer preference for delivery (for
example, express mail or land mail).
PROGRAM PROGRAM
NUMBER NAME MEDIA
82G1500 The Developer Connection
for OS/2 CD-ROM
82G1492 The Developer Connection
for OS/2 Additional License
o Program Package -- program CD with documentation.
o Additional License Copies -- authorization for the customer who
has a program package to make a single copy of the program
diskette and documentation. The customer can order a Proof of
Additional License certificate from IBM.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for The Developer
Connection for OS/2. A copy of the agreement is included in the
program package.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE: Proof of Additional License certificate must be
acquired.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: All code is offered "as-is" with no
warranty. Media: Three months.
Additional Licenses: All code is offered "as-is" with no
warranty. Media: Not applicable.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Support/technical assistance for The Developer
Connection for OS/2 is provided by submitting questions on an
electronic forum and receiving responses directly from IBM
developers. Access to the forum on CompuServe (OS2DF2) will be
available to all The Developer Connection for OS/2 subscribers until
subscription expiration (12 month duration). The statement of
service included in the program package describes this service.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Not applicable.
TESTING PERIOD: Not applicable.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Not applicable.
CHARGES
PROGRAM PROGRAM ONE-TIME
NUMBER NAME CHARGE
82G1500 The Developer Connection
for OS/2 $199
82G1492 The Developer Connection
for OS/2 Additional License 75
ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for
additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and
printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program
package. One copy may be made for each additional license ordered.