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DATE 950228
CATEGORY CM00, CM30
TITLE IBM INTERNET CONNECTION VERSION 3.0 FOR WINDOWS
ABSTRACT *-------------------------------------------------------------------*
| IN BRIEF . . . |
o A total solution for quick and easy access to the Internet:
- Simple installation
- Point-and-click access to an Internet service provider
- Integrated look and feel across applications
- Extensive online help
o Comprehensive suite of Window's Internet applications:
- Browse the Internet with Window's Internet Gopher
- Explore the Internet with the IBM WebExplorer Mosaic
- Stay current on topics of interest with the NewReader
- Search databases on the Internet
- Send and receive mail easily through the Internet
- Download interesting and important files to your PC
- Log on to other Internet computers
- See graphics as they were meant to be seen with Viewer
- Get product updates and information
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IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows+ provides
Windows users with a total solution for quick and easy access to the
information superhighway. You can now have unlimited amounts of data
and information at your fingertips via the Internet.
This simple installation program gets you ready to "surf the
net" quickly. With the click of a button, you can connect through
the IBM Connection services for a free trial journey into the
Internet, or you can browse through a list to choose another Internet
access provider.
Internet Connection for Windows provides a comprehensive suite
of graphical applications that makes it easy to get the most out of
the Internet. Included in this package are applications such as
Gopher**, Archie, NewsReader, and IBM WebExplorer Mosaic**.
IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows is part of the
IBM family of Internet products and services.
ONE-TIME CHARGE: $129
PLANNED AVAILABILITY DATE: March 17, 1995
+ Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service
mark of others.
PRODNO 22H6021
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
A TOTAL SOLUTION FOR QUICK AND EASY ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION
SUPERHIGHWAY: IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows,
provides you with unlimited access to data right at your fingertips.
You can access valuable information to help in everyday activities
for home, school, and business with only a PC, a modem, a telephone
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line, and the Internet Connection for Windows.
Accessing data on the Internet is easy with Internet
Connection for Windows. The simple installation program and
point-and-click dial access gets you on the Information Superhighway
quickly. With a click of a button, you can connect through the IBM
Internet Connection services and get a free trial journey to the
Internet. You can also choose from other Internet access service
providers.
Internet Connection for Windows has the capability of
informing you whether it is installed properly and if there are any
problems with the connection to the service provider.
A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF WINDOWS INTERNET APPLICATIONS: Internet
Connection for Windows provides a comprehensive suite of graphical
applications to make navigating through the Internet simple enough
for even the novice user. The applications all have the same look
and feel, and are easy to learn and use. There is online help for
all the functions and an online "Getting Started" guide.
BROWSE THE INTERNET WITH WINDOWS INTERNET GOPHER: Gopher lets you
browse through the Internet's resources just like you would browse
through a local library. Through a series of menus, you can find,
display, and transfer information that is available on Gopher servers
on the Internet. You can get electronic books, free software,
recipes, and even check the weather anytime, anywhere. A bookmark
can be created to keep track of the exact location of a particular
Gopher item for future reference.
EXPLORE THE INTERNET WITH THE IBM WEBEXPLORER MOSAIC: Internet
Connection for Windows provides a very powerful graphical interface
to the World Wide Web (WWW) that links Internet resources together in
an easy-to-use fashion. With IBM WebExplorer Mosaic, you travel
through the Internet by moving from one document to another using
links or hyperlinks. These hyperlinks allow you to explore sights
and sounds from around the world, getting information and graphics on
a wide array of topics like fine art, science, entertainment, and
business. For example, you can get a map of a country, click on a
city to retrieve local information, and see photographs and read
about it's current demographics.
STAY CURRENT ON TOPICS OF INTEREST WITH THE NEWSREADER: The Internet
Connection for Windows NewReader lets you share information with
other people in various news groups across the Internet. There are
news groups that discuss facts, opinions, and information on almost
any subject. NewsReader has a graphical interface, making it easy to
manage articles, subscribe to online news groups of interest, and
copy and print articles.
SEARCH DATABASES ON THE INTERNET: The Internet Connection for
Windows Archie, with an easy-to-use graphical interface, is a search
and retrieval tool that helps you locate files and directories on the
Internet. Archie queries Archie databases that contain files and
directories. Once a file of interest is located, it can be sent to
your PC with the click of a button.
SEND AND RECEIVE MAIL THROUGH THE INTERNET: E-mail service allows
you to exchange mail with any person (in the world) who has an
Internet address. Mail can be processed offline to reduce network
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access cost.
DOWNLOAD INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT FILES TO YOUR PC: The graphical
user interface of the file transfer program (FTP) makes it easy to
get a file from another FTP server. Tool bars and action buttons
make it easy to retrieve a file and designate the directory where it
is to reside.
LOG INTO OTHER INTERNET COMPUTERS: Internet Connection for Windows
provides an easy-to-use terminal emulation program that allows you to
log directly into authorized Telnet servers. Multiple terminal types
can be emulated, and you can customize the keyboard mapping and
colors for each type.
SEE GRAPHICS AS THEY WERE MEANT TO BE SEEN: With Viewer and a high
resolution monitor, you can display images found on the Internet.
You can view the latest weather maps, street maps, pictures of
tourist attractions, photographs of people, and even fine art.
GET PRODUCT UPDATES AND INFORMATION: To find out about the latest
product updates, get fixes or additions to the product, or get
product documentation, you can go to the Internet Connection for
Windows server using WebExplorer Mosaic. The IBM Internet Connection
Update page is located in the hot list.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION: Internet Connection for Windows
provides industry standard Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and is Windows Sockets V1.1 compliant.
INTERNET CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS
o Protocols: TCP/IP/UDP/ARP/ICMP
o Dial Access: SLIP
o Environments:
- IBM DOS 5.0, or later
- Microsoft** DOS 5.0, or later
- Windows 3.1X or Windows for Workgroups V3.1X
- PCs -- 386 or higher
o Windows Graphical Interface:
- Gopher
- WebExplorer Mosaic
- Viewer
- NewsReader
- Archie
- TELNET (ANSI, VT100 (1), VT220, 3270 (2), 5250, HFT)
- Setterm
- PING
- TCPCheck
- FTP
- Install
- Dial and Connection to Service Provider
- Online product update feature
o DOS based:
- FTP
- Host
- Netstat
(1) Downloadable font support is not provided for VT220. User
defined keys and double-high or double-wide characters are not
supported. Remapping is done through the keyboard remapping
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function.
(2) Support includes: Models 2 through 5, extended attributes,
eight concurrent Windows GUI sessions are supported and an
additional session can be started from the DOS box under text
mode, keyboard remapping including CTRL, ATTN key, copy and paste,
and scroll bars.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The publication IBM INTERNET CONNECTION V3.0 FOR WINDOWS is shipped
with this product.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Any personal computer with Intel** (or 100%
compatible) 80386, and above, microprocessor (80x86 processors) with:
o 4MB
o One hard disk drive with 11MB of free space
o A 3.5-inch diskette drive
o A Hayes-compatible modem supporting 9,600 BPS and above
o A telephone line
o An appropriately configured audio card and driver for audio
playback
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for
Windows operates with:
o IBM Disk Operating System (DOS) 5.0, or later
o Microsoft Disk Operating System 5.0, or later
o Microsoft Windows 3.1x or Windows for Workgroups 3.1x
COMPATIBILITY: IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows
Internet applications are Windows Sockets compliant.
LIMITATIONS: IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows will
not co-exist with IBM TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows is
shipped with:
o IBM Program License Agreement with Programming Support Summary
o Registration Card
o License Information including the Statement of Service
o Proof of License
o Product Diskettes: 3.5-inch, high density diskettes
o Booklet
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
IBM Internet Connection Version 3.0 for Windows uses the
security and auditability features of the IBM DOS operating system.
User management is responsible for the evaluation, selection,
and implementation of security features, administrative procedures,
and appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipments will begin on the March 17, 1995.
To order, specify the order type number, feature number, part
number, program name, media, and quantity.
PROGRAM PACKAGE -- program diskette with documentation.
Part Feature
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Program Name Number Number Media
Order Type Number 5871-BBB
IBM Internet Connection
Version 3.0 for Windows 22H6021 7871 3.5-inch
diskette
ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- authorizes the customer who has a
program package to make a single copy of the program diskette and
printed documentation.
The authorization is given by sending the customer an invoice
for an Additional License Copy, the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must
be in effect, or by sending the customer a Proof of Additional
License certificate, the ICA is not required. The Proof of
Additional License certificate has its own part number and feature
number.
PART FEATURE
PROGRAM NAME NUMBER NUMBER
Order Type Number 5872-BBB
IBM Internet Connection
Version 3.0 for Windows
without Certificate 22H6022 7875
IBM Internet Connection
Version 3.0 for Windows
with Certificate 22H6023 7876
ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- VALU: When the Volume Discount Exhibit
-- Volume Additional License Usage (VALU) applies authorization to
make Additional License Copies begins on the start date specified in
the Addendum for Volume Discount.
PART FEATURE
PROGRAM NAME NUMBER NUMBER
Order Type Number 5872-BB5
IBM Internet Connection
Version 3.0 for Windows
without certificate 22H6022 7875
IBM Internet Connection
Version 3.0 for Windows
with Certificate 22H6023 7876
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of
the agreement is included in the program package.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE: The ICA must be in effect, or Proof of
Additional License certificate must be acquired.
LIMITED WARRANTY
o Program: Yes
o Media: Three months
o Additional Licenses: Yes
o Media: Not applicable
PROGRAM SERVICES: Program services will be available until
March 31, 1996. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
GETTING STARTED PERIOD: A 60-day "getting started" period is
provided by the Personal Systems Support Line for the first license
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in the enterprise location, site, or centralized help desk.
VOLUME ORDERS: The additional license included in this announcement
are eligible for volume discounting under the terms of the ICA and
the exhibit for Volume Additional License Usage. This program is
included in Category E under 5872-BB5.
For information regarding other volume orders, contact your
IBM representative.
30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee
applies.
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee
(NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education
Allowance Amendment to the ICA. The NELF, which represents a 35%
discount off the single unit price, is not subject to any further
discount or allowance.
CHARGES
IBM INTERNET CONNECTION VERSION 3.0 FOR WINDOWS
Annual
Support
Program Feature Line
Description Number Number OTC* Charge
Program Package 5871-BBB 7871 $129 $495
Additional License
without Certificate 5872-BBB 7875 119
Additional License--
VALU without
Certificate 5872-BB5 7875 119
Additional License
With Certificate 5876-BBB 7876 119
Additional License--
VALU without
Certificate 5872-BB5 7876 119
* One-Time Charge
ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay an OTC 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.
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