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IBM BookManager BookServer for OS/2, Version 2.1 Offers Enhancements
Announced on July 30, 1996
Software Announcement 296265
At a Glance
BookManager BookServer enhancements:
o A new level of organization called bookcases
o Collection level searching
o Ability to create annotations
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized
Business Partner, or IBM DIRECT at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
Overview
IBM BookManager(R) BookServer for World Wide Web for OS/2(R),
Version 2.1 reads BookManager electronic books, dynamically converts
them into HTML and serves them across the Internet to Web browsers.
This version of BookManager BookServer for World Wide Web for OS/2,
an upgrade to the existing version, includes the following
enhancements:
o A new level of organization called bookcases, which can contain
other bookcases or bookshelves
o Support for creating, updating and deleting bookshelves and
bookcases
o Find any book on the server by title, name or document number
o Full text search available to books found in a collection
o Support for HTML 3.0 tag extensions
o Shared annotations within the book
o Support for adding, deleting, displaying, and listing annotations
in books
o Print preview and printing of multiple topics or the entire book
o Support for alternate artwork tags
o Expandable, collapsible table of contents for books
o Customizable Library page
o Improved catalog build performance
o Inclusion of the IBM Internet Connection Server for improved
performance and reliability
o Usability improvements
o Invocation of an automated product registration tool during
installation
IBM BookManager BookServer for OS/2, Version 2.1 is YEAR 2000(TM)
compliant.
Intended Customers
IBM BookManager BookServer for OS/2 is ideal for customers who need
an enterprise solution to provide softcopy format of books and/or
manuals either internally or externally.
Key Prerequisites
BookServer for OS/2 runs on high end personal computers running the
IBM OS/2 Warp Connect operating system or Warp with TCP/IP.
Planned Availability Date:
July 31, 1996
DESCRIPTION
The past several years have seen a dramatic growth in the use of the
Internet as a medium for electronic publishing. With IBM's
BookManager Bookserver for OS/2, you can serve entire libraries of
documents to your own internal corporate network and to HTML browsers
connected to the World Wide Web. BookManager's cross-platform
compatibility makes it the ideal solution for any business to serve
up books internally or on the web.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
The new version of BookManager Bookserver for OS/2 (84H1512)
replaces, for ordering purposes, the prior version, part number
33H6359. The U.S. English version will be available beginning
July 31, 1996, and the translated version on October 31, 1996. Until
October 31, 1996, order 33H6359 (or its related additional license
number) if you want a translated version.
PUBLICATIONS
All product related publications are included in softcopy format with
the product.
Displayable Softcopy Publications: IBM BookManager publications are
offered in displayable softcopy format on the same media type as the
basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can be
used with the BookManager READ or Library Reader(TM) licensed
programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions
for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements:
o A personal computer with a 100MHz/486DX4 or 75MHz Pentium
processor (minimum) capable of running the required software,
including a display and pointing device
o A CD-ROM device
o 16MB (minimum) of available random access memory (RAM); 32-48MB
RAM is recommended
o 10MB of available HPFS hard-disk storage
Note: Allow an additional 0.5KB hard-disk storage for each book
listed in the BookServer Catalog, regardless of where the book
resides. In addition, allow sufficient DASD space for caching of
images, and locally residing .BOO, .BKS, and .BKI files.
Software Requirements: One of the following operating system
configurations:
o IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3.0 and TCP/IP Version 2 for OS/2 -- Base
Kit (65G1220) with CSD level UN64092 or later, or
o IBM OS/2 Warp Connect with TCP/IP Version 3 Base Kit
Optional Software
o IBM TCP/IP Version 2 for OS/2 -- Extended Networking Kit (65G1224)
with CSD level UN60005 or higher
o IBM TCP/IP Version 2 for OS/2 -- Network File System Kit (65G1255)
for accessing books stored on other systems
Planning Information
BookManager BookServer is distributed on CD-ROM or it can be
downloaded from the Internet. Product information on BookManager
products as well as ordering information and downloading links are
available on the BookManager Home Page on the Internet, one of
several entry points for BookManager products. The URL for the
BookManager Home Page is:
http://booksrv2.raleigh.ibm.com
Hypertext fields on the home page include links for product and
ordering information. When ordering information is selected, the
Product Download WWW Server will give you instructions on how to
unpack and execute the Electronic Showcase tool. If you have not
previously run Electronic Showcase or CD Showcase(TM) Showcase, you
will be asked to specify your country so that the following product
information can be presented in a suitable language:
o General ordering instructions
- Phone numbers for order centers in each country
- Electronic Showcase and product support information
o License information for the product
o Registration information
- Includes facility to generate Product Registration Number (PRN)
To obtain the de-cryption key in the U.S. and Canada, contact one of
the following order centers:
o U.S.: IBM Direct
o Canada: IBM Canada Direct
The customer calls the phone number appropriate for his country from
the list in the product information notebook described above.
Prior to purchasing the product, the product license agreement is
displayed. The user must accept the license agreement. The user
then enters the customer number and key, and clicks on the Save
button to save the key and unlock the product. Once the key has been
saved, the user must press the copy button in Electronic Showcase to
copy and decrypt the product files onto the users hard drive. The
product files consist of a packed file containing the product and a
README file containing instructions on how to install the product.
For customers who have an existing IBM account on file, IBM will
process an order following normal ordering instructions and credit
verification. The de-cryption key will be distributed after order
processing. For those customers who do not have customer information
on file with IBM, IBM will process the customer information and, upon
completion of the processing, issue the de-cryption key.
Customers can order an additional license with certificate from an
IBM software distributor or remarketer or an IBM representative.
Packaging: IBM BookManager BookServer for World Wide Web for
OS/2 Version 2.1 is distributed with the following documents:
o IBM International Program License Agreement
o IBM BookManager BookServer Information
o Publications delivered in softcopy format
Security, Auditability, and Control
There are no security or auditability features in IBM BookManager
BookServer for OS/2.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipments will begin
on the planned availability date.
To order, specify the order number, feature number, part number,
program name, media and quantity.
Program Package
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number Media
IBM BookManager 5801-AAR 1391 84H1512 CD-ROM
BookServer for
OS/2 Version 2.1
IBM BookManager 5801-AAR 1392 84H1513 Internet
BookServer for
OS/2 Version 2.1
Additional License Copies: Authorizes the customer who has a program
package to make a single copy of the program media and printed
documentation.
The authorization is given by providing the customer a Proof of
Entitlement for Additional License -- with Certificate which has its
own part number and feature number.
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 1330 84H1514
BookServer for
OS/2 Version 2.1
Additional License
-- with Certificate
Additional License Copies -- Software Advantage Exhibit:
Authorization to make additional license copies begins on the start
date specified in the Software Advantage Agreement. Proof of
Entitlement will be provided monthly.
Order Part
Description Number Number
IBM BookManager 5802-AAR 84H1515
BookServer for
OS/2 Version 2.1
Additional License
Program Package Upgrade
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number Media
IBM BookManager 5803-AAR 0498 84H1516 CD-ROM
BookServer
for OS/2
Additional License Copy Upgrade: Authorizes the customer who has a
program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program media
and printed documentation.
The authorization is given by providing the customer a Proof of
Entitlement for Additional License -- with Certificate, which has its
own part number and feature number.
Order Feature Part
Description Number Number Number
IBM BookManager 5804-AAR 0327 84H1517
BookServer for OS/2
Proof of Entitlement
for Additional License
Upgrade with Certificate
Additional License Copy Upgrade -- Software Advantage Exhibit:
Authorization to make additional license copies begins on the start
date specified in the Software Advantage Agreement. Proof of
Entitlement will be provided monthly.
Order Part
Description Number Number
IBM BookManager 5804-AAR 84H1518
BookServer for OS/2
Proof of Entitlement
for Additional License
Upgrade without
Certificate
Upgrade Protection (new product): The following Upgrade Protection
Products are only available under the Software Advantage for
Workstations offering:
Order Part
Description Number Number
Upgrade Protection 5809-AAR 33H6363
for IBM BookManager
BookServer for OS/2
-- One-Time Charge
Upgrade Protection 5809-AAR 33H6364
for IBM BookManager
BookServer for OS/2
-- Quarterly Charge
Part numbers and pricing remain the same as announced in Software
Announcement 296-041, IBM BookManager BUILD and BookServer for OS/2,
dated February 27, 1996.
Upgrade Protection (Entitled Customers): Customers who have
previously acquired Software Advantage Upgrade Protection part
numbers 33H6363, 33H6364, 31H6244 or 31H6245 will automatically
receive upgrade part number 84H1516 shortly after general
availability.
Program Upgrade
The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of
IBM BookManager BookServer for OS/2 Version 2.0 to obtain the new
function for a program upgrade charge. The program upgrade to IBM
BookManager BookServer for OS/2 Version 2.1 will be available
July 31, 1996. Orders will be accepted after July 30, 1996. These
upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Personal Computer
Dealers and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to
market IBM Authorized Advanced Products. The remarketer will require
a Proof of License for each upgrade ordered. The original proof of
license is the colored front cover page (inside the hard binder) or
the separate proof of license page in the program package as
identified by IBM to the remarketer.
Customers can also order upgrades through the local IBM office using
the IBM Personal Software Program Upgrade and Certification Order
Form included with this announcement. The total quantity of upgrades
acquired for a specific program cannot exceed the total quantity of
program packages and/or additional licenses previously acquired for
that program. Proof of License for upgrade eligibility for
additional license upgrades is a copy of this invoice or previously
acquired Proof of Entitlement for Additional License -- with
Certificate. Additional license upgrades can be entered through the
local IBM office using the IBM Personal Software Program Upgrade and
Certification Order Form included in this announcement or ordered
through an authorized remarketer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: The programs described in this announcement are licensed
under the terms and conditions of the IBM International Program
License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the
program package.
Additional License: Proof of Entitlement must be acquired.
Software Advantage for Workstations-Upgrade Protection: The
announced program is eligible as an entitled upgrade. Entitled
customers will be provided with a no-charge program package and a
proof of entitlement authorizing right to copy equal to the number of
programs protected. Shipment will follow general availability.
Variable Charges Apply: No
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Program services will be available until
October 31, 1998. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
Support Line: The Personal Systems Support line applies.
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not applicable
Volume Orders: For information regarding volume orders, contact your
IBM representative.
The additional license and maintenance part numbers included in this
announcement are eligible for discounting under the terms of the
Software Advantage for Workstations Agreement and Exhibit.
Guarantee: Yes. The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee applies.
Authorization for Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes, as
specified in the program package.
Program Transfer: The program is fully transferable.
Educational Allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified
education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to
any other discount or allowance.
CHARGES
Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this
announcement.
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact IBM Direct, your local IBM representative, or your
IBM Authorized Business Partner.
IBM Direct, our national direct marketing organization, can also
arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of IBM
products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Direct
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Authorized Business Partner or IBM
representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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