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IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0
Announced on June 10, 1997
SOFTWARE Announcement 297-203
At a Glance
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 offers:
o Corrective Service Diskettes and FixPak images
o The latest device drivers for IBM OS/2 and related products
o Reference and diagnostic diskette images
o Technical bulletins, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and tips
and techniques on how to install and use IBM OS/2 and OS/2 related
products
o Technical documents database repository to help identify and solve
problems on IBM OS/2, OS/2 Warp, OS/2 LAN Server, IBM Directory
and Security Server (DSS), PC DOS, Lotus and many more
OS/2 related products
o Closed APARs (Authorized Program Analysis Reports)
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0
provides immediate access to the latest service and product support
information. It is a unique library of technical and service
information on IBM OS/2 (R) Warp, OS/2 Warp Server, OS/2 Warp
Connect, PC DOS, DB/2, VisualAge (R), Lotus (R) programs and Windows
(R) based IBM products. Up-to-date, comprehensive support
information, the latest device drivers, fixes, tips and techniques,
and frequently asked questions on a large variety of IBM and Lotus
software products are now just a mouse click away.
The Technical Connection Personal Software Version 1.0 Subscription
Offering, as previously announced, is also being upgraded to IBM
Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0. For
information regarding the subscription offering, refer to the
separate subscription offering section of this announcement.
The IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 is
organized into several databases including:
o Software
- FixPaks and corrective service diskette images
- Device drivers
- Reference and diagnostic diskette images
- Employee written software
o Information
- Closed APARs
- Technical documents used by IBM Support to research known
problems
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 offers
the following enhanced features:
o A new, integrated, easy-to-use browser based user interface
providing multi-platform installation capability.
o A Java (TM)-based search engine that allows searches across all
databases contained on the CD-ROM as well as individual database
searches.
o A new database which contains the technical documents and
information used by IBM Technical Support.
o The ability to create a customized CD-ROM defined by you. It can
contain your own company's information along with the desired
databases from the IBM Technical Connection Personal Software
CD-ROM Version 2.0.
Intended Customers
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 is
intended for customers who wish to reduce their end-user support
costs by dramatically reducing search and download time.
Key Prerequisites
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 runs on
top of IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3, OS/2 Warp Version 4, Windows 3.1,
Windows 95 or Windows NT (TM) on any supported personal computer.
Price
Refer to the Charges section.
Availability Date
June 10, 1997
DESCRIPTION
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 offers
you a convenient library of technical and service information while
reducing your support costs.
o Reduces connect time charges for answers to questions -- readily
available repository and downloads
o Expedites access to information either for browsing or detailed
investigation
Each issue of the IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM
includes Corrective Service Diskettes (CSD) and FixPak images for an
extensive number of products. Our goal is to provide you with the
latest and most useful information with each issue. IBM will
determine the contents of each issue and the contents may vary by
issue.
The major CSDs and FixPaks included in the current Technical
Connection CD-ROM are:
o OS/2 Warp versions
o DB2/2 (R)
o LAN Server
o LAN Distance (R)
o DOS
o Personal Communications/3270 Emulation Program
o VisualAge C++
o CICS (R)
o APL/2
o PL1
o TCPIP
o OS/2 Warp Server
Customers with either the Single-User or Multi-User Subscription
Offering will be automatically updated to IBM Technical Connection
Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 is
intended to provide customers who implement internal help desks, LAN
administrators, and so on, with the necessary tools and information
that will significantly reduce their end-user support costs.
Trademarks
OS/2, VisualAge, DB2/2, LAN Distance, and CICS are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States or other countries or both.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
Installation Booklet
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements: OS/2 (R) Warp Version 3, OS/2 Warp Version 4
or Windows (R) 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT (TM) capable personal
computer
Software Requirements: Any release of IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3
(5622-601, 5622-671, 5622-672), OS/2 Warp Version 4 (5639-A29) or
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0
Subscription Offering
The IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 is
also available as a subscription offering in two editions:
single-user and multi-user (network). The IBM Technical Connection
Personal Systems CD-ROM provides a cost effective way to handle
support and service information and tools requirements.
In a network computing environment, the IBM Technical Connection
Personal Software: Multi-User Edition offering allows unlimited user
access on a single server. It is available on an annual subscription
basis with either monthly or quarterly updates. This offering allows
users, at an affordable price, to answer many of their service and
support questions without calling IBM for assistance and without each
user needing their own CD-ROM drive.
The IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM: Single-User
Edition is also available as a one-time purchase, monthly or
quarterly subscription.
National Language Support
This product is delivered in English. However, the Corrective
Service items included may be available in the following languages to
the extent that they have been separately released in these
languages:
o English
o Japanese
A menu selection of the language desired is included for the
corrective service portion of the CD-ROM.
Ordering Information for the IBM Technical Connection Personal
Software CD-ROM Version 2.0
You may purchase individual issues of the IBM Technical Connection
Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0. You may purchase annual
subscriptions of the IBM Technical Connection Personal Software
CD-ROM Version 2.0 available in quarterly or monthly issues. You may
purchase a customized edition of the IBM Technical Connection
Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0. Customers who currently have a
subscription offering will automatically receive IBM Technical
Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 at their next
scheduled delivery.
Orders may be placed by:
o Calling directly to IBM by telephone at 800-992-4777
o Faxing the order form to 800-426-8602
o Accessing the Internet Web page at:
http://pscc.dfw.ibm.com/info/techconn.html
Shipment of orders will commence on June 10, 1997.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part
Program Name Number
Technical Connection 4227583
Personal Software CD-ROM
Single-User Edition
-- One-Time Purchase
Technical Connection 4229441
Personal Software CD-ROM
Single-User Edition
(Annual Subscription, Quarterly Updates)
Technical Connection 4229442
Personal Software CD-ROM
Single-User Edition
(Annual Subscription, Monthly Updates)
Technical Connection 4229444
Personal Software CD-ROM
Multi-User Edition
(Annual Subscription, Quarterly Updates)
Technical Connection 4229445
Personal Software CD-ROM
Multi-User Edition
(Annual Subscription, Monthly Updates)
Technical Connection 4305152
Personal Software CD-ROM
Customized
(One-Time Purchase)
Technical Connection 4305153
Personal Software CD-ROM
Customized
(Quarterly Purchase)
Part
Program Name Number
Technical Connection 4305154
Personal Software CD-ROM
Customized
(Monthly Purchase)
Technical Connection 4305155
Personal Software CD-ROM
Customized
(Special Bid)
Subscription Offering Machine Requirements
Server Client Standalone
Hardware 486/ 386/486/ 386/486/
Pentium (R) Pentium Pentium
Minimum 8MB 4-6MB 4-6MB
Memory
Minimum 20MB 3MB 3MB
Disk Space
CD-ROM Supported by NA Supported by
Drive the Operating the Operating
System System
Subscription Offering Software Requirements
Software CD-ROM Multi-User Edition:
Server Client Standalone
IBM OS/2 Warp IBM OS/2 Warp IBM OS/2 Warp
3.0 or later 3.0 or later 3.0 or later
with with with
Microsoft (R) REXX support, REXX support,
Windows 95, Microsoft Microsoft
Windows NT, & Windows 95, Windows 95,
Windows 3.1 Windows NT, & Windows NT, &
Windows 3.1 Windows 3.1
IBM OS/2 LAN IBM OS/2 LAN
Server 3.0, or Requester 3.0,
later or later
(Or)
PC DOS 4.0, or
later with MSCDEX
support
PC DOS LAN
Requester 3.0,
or later
o Equivalent DBCS OS/2 operating systems are supported
o PC DOS Version 5.0, or later, is supported
Note: In DBCS environments, the use of some functions within the
Technical Connection require that code page switching be enabled and
that either code page 850 or 437 be specified in the system
config.sys. Where the Technical Connection is running on OS/2, a
utility is provided to automatically switch code pages when required.
For PC DOS, simple instructions are included in the READ ME file on
how to appropriately update the system config.sys.
Subscription Offering Program Services
Customers experiencing problems with the installation of the CD-ROM
itself may call Software Solution Services at 800-992-4777 or
800-237-5511.
SUBSCRIPTION OFFERING CHARGES
Single-User Version Offerings:
One-Time Purchase (1 CD-ROM) $ 79
Annual Monthly Subscription (12 CD-ROMs) 299
Annual Quarterly Subscription (4 CD-ROMs) 139
Multi-User Version Offering:
Annual Monthly Subscription (12 CD-ROMs) 695
Annual Quarterly Subscription (4 CD-ROMs) 280
Customized CD-ROM (IBM-Owned Information):
One-Time Purchase 199
Annual Monthly Subscription (12 CD-ROMs) 999
Annual Quarterly Subscription (4 CD-ROMs) 499
Customized CD-ROM
(Non-IBM or Customer-Owned Information):
Contractual Agreement Required (Bid Price
Only)
This announcement is provided for your information only. IBM
products can be ordered only under the terms and conditions reflected
in this announcement. Some products referenced may not be available
in your area. Contact your local IBM representative for product
availability details.
Customer Responsibilities
Packaging: CD-ROM containing code and online publications are
included.
Security, Auditability, and Control
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 uses
the security and auditability features of the OS/2 operating system
and its PC hardware platform.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
IBM Technical Connection Personal Software CD-ROM Version 2.0 is a
one-time charge program offering.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of
Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.
Limited Warranty: No
Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No
Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the currently
authorized level of use of the qualifying programs.
Volume Orders: No
Software Advantage Applies: No
Upgrade Protection Applies: No
Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: No
Variable Charges Apply: No
CHARGES
The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices
for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer
prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are
subject to change without notice. For additional information and
current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
One-
Program Part Time
Name Number Charge
Technical Connection V2.0 4227583 $79
Trademarks
OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
.