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! IBM Makes Enhanced Migration Tool !
! Widely Available to Developers !
+-----------------------------------+
IBM is making widely available a new, enhanced version of One Up
Corporation's Source Migration Analysis Reporting Toolset (SMART), to
help developers migrate 16-bit and 32-bit Windows applications, as well
as 16-bit OS/2, to IBM's 32-bit OS/2.
SMART 2.0 Now Generally Available
---------------------------------
IBM has signed an agreement with One Up for the rights to distribute the
SMART toolset, including current and future versions. Through this
agreement, IBM is making SMART Version 2.0 generally available for the
first time, giving developers significant enhancements over earlier
versions. SMART 2.0 doubles the speed of conversion efforts, resulting
in tremendous time and cost savings for developers converting to 32-bit
OS/2 applications from 16-bit Windows, 32-bit Windows NT, and 32-bit
applications for future versions of Windows, as well as 16-bit OS/2
applications.
"This announcement significantly enhances the availability of leadership
solutions for OS/2 customers," said Dave Harrington, director of
software development programs, IBM Personal Software Products. "We are
embracing the SMART technology as an integral part of our developer
support offerings, to provide a significant advantage for independent
and corporate developers who want to support the OS/2 platform now."
Distributed on The Developer Connection for OS/2 CD-ROM
-------------------------------------------------------
IBM will distribute SMART 2.0 during the fourth quarter of 1994 on The
Developer Connection for OS/2, a CD-ROM/newsletter subscription which
ships quarterly to thousands of application developers around the world.
The Developer Connection is the essential source for software
technology, tools, and information for OS/2 development efforts.
Developers who wish to subscribe and receive the SMART toolset can call
IBM at 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) within the USA, or 1-407-982-6408
from elsewhere. Future versions of SMART will be distributed in the same
manner.
Two Tools in SMART Toolkit
--------------------------
The SMART Toolkit consists of an Analysis and Reporting Tool and a
Source Migration Tool. The Analysis and Reporting Tool measures the size
of a conversion effort, and provides a roadmap for migration, typically
in a day, rather than the six-person-month effort usually required. The
Source Migration Tool automatically converts as much as 70 percent (or
more in some cases) of the API and message code to 32-bit OS/2 code.
"Version 2.0 gives developers significantly greater flexibility," says
Richard Dews, president/CEO of One Up Corp. "This version allows users
the option to override or amend existing SMART function, as well as to
build their own migration database. This results in the automatic
process being much more tailored, either dynamically or statically, to
the specific requirements of the developers' code."
IBM Supports One Up's SMART Partner Program
-------------------------------------------
In addition to distributing the Toolset, IBM will support One Up's SMART
Partner Program. Through this program, those interested in the business
opportunity of providing OS/2 education, consulting, and development
support can leverage One Up's migration experience to dramatically
expand the availability of OS/2 education, development support, and
other consulting offerings. For more information, call One Up at
1-214-620-1123 or IBM at 1-407-982-6408. (See the later article titled
"The Smart Partner Program from One Up" for more details.)
Mirrors Migration Program Marketing Withdrawn
---------------------------------------------
IBM also announces it is withdrawing from marketing the Mirrors
migration program. One Up will continue to provide service and support
for Mirrors through 31 December 1995 for current licenses. SMART now
replaces Mirrors as the recommended approach for application migration
to OS/2.
One Up Corp. is a leader in application porting and migration for IBM
OS/2 systems. The company has trained more than 250 companies world-wide
through classes and migration workshops, and is well known for its OS/2
education curriculum.
========================================================================
+-----------------------------------------+
! New Features in SMART Toolset Version 2 !
+-----------------------------------------+
The SMART Toolset Version 2 contains several enhancements.
32-Bit Windows Code Migration Support
-------------------------------------
SMART 2.0 now supports 32-bit Windows application migration to 32-bit
OS/2, as well as the migration capabilities in Version 1 -- 16-bit
Windows code and 16-bit OS/2 code to 32-bit OS/2 code.
User-Defined Migration Databases
--------------------------------
Version 2 of SMART incorporates User-Defined Migration Databases
(UDMDs), which developers can use to create their own migration
databases, or to override the SMART migration database for any desired
keyword(s).
All of these custom changes can be performed by a few simple lines of
code in one or more of the UDMDs. Users can add and modify migration
commands, customizing the migration process to take advantage of their
specific migration requirements.
"The SMART Migration Databases were constructed to handle the most
general cases," says Richard Dews, president/CEO of One Up Corporation.
"With Version 2.0, users can increase the effective automatic migration
of source code, and greatly reduce the migration effort through the
creative use of UDMDs."
Migration Command Language
--------------------------
SMART Version 1.0 is limited to migration changes that are
straightforward and require only literal string changes. All of the
remaining changes that are required to be made are flagged in the source
code with migration comments, and left to the developer to complete. The
information necessary to complete the migration is then available
on-line through the SMART Viewer.
In version 2.0, SMART's Migration Command Language (MiCL) creates a
flexible, open, very powerful migration environment. Essentially, the
SMART migration process can be programmed with this language. The
migration of each keyword can be programmed with context-sensitive
logical statements, generating migration source code specific to the
requirements of each individual keyword encounter.
As a result, SMART takes on expert-system characteristics. The
interactive features of MiCL allow the developer to customize the
migration process, pausing at times during the process, displaying
specific lines of source code, and allowing the user to respond to
questions from the migration command processor.
Statement Parsing
-----------------
Also, instead of single-line parsing, SMART Version 2.0 performs
single-program-statement parsing, which makes the code infinitely more
legible, concise, and organized.
"With UDMDs, MiCL, and an extended parser, One Up Corporation has
managed to 'one-up' the existing capabilities and value of SMART," said
Dews. "Next, we'll tackle document, graphics, and data migration."
Skill-Level Assessment Determines Effort Needed
-----------------------------------------------
SMART Version 2 can help assess your level of skill and the amount of
effort it will take to complete your migration. After you answer a
series of questions, SMART prepares a report that estimates the time and
effort it will take for you to complete the port. This feature enables
developers to evaluate what it will take to convert their applications
to native 32-bit OS/2 code.
========================================================================
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! Help for Completing Migration Effort After Using SMART !
+--------------------------------------------------------+
While the SMART Toolset Version 2 provides the ability to convert up to
70% of an existing application to native 32-bit OS/2 code, there is a
portion of the migration effort that the toolset does not complete.
To address this need, IBM and One Up offer these solutions:
o One Up has created, and IBM is endorsing, the SMART Partner Program.
(See the next news item.)
o IBM offers extensive OS/2 educational offerings and technical
support.
Porting Centers and Technical Support
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Custom porting centers in the USA:
Location Telephone
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Boca Raton, Florida 1-407-982-6408
Dallas, Texas 1-214-620-1123
International technical support:
Canada Helpfax 1-800-465-3299 (fax)
Europe/Middle East/Africa +44 (0) 256 50096 (Basingstoke, UK)
Japan +81-3-5563-4059 (voice)
+81-3-5563-4890 (fax)
Asia/Pacific +61-2-354-7684 (voice)
+61-2-354-7766 (fax)
========================================================================
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! The SMART Partner Program from One Up !
+---------------------------------------+
One Up Corporation introduces its SMART Partner Program, designed to
help partners capitalize on business opportunities in the fast-growing
OS/2 market. The program allows partners to enhance or build a business
based on proven, successful education and development tools from One Up.
VARs, integrators, developers, and consultants will find this bundling
of products and services the optimum path to becoming a profitable OS/2
solution provider.
The SMART Partner Program provides two options: Education Partner and
Development Partner. Each option provides the skills, support, and
materials required to assist partners in solving their customers'
critical business needs.
For a nominal fee, SMART Partners receive these valuable benefits:
Education Partner
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o Eight-course instruction license
o CD with runtime version of course presentations
o Upon enrollment, receive full courseware of "OS/2 Basics for End
Users" for distribution and instruction purposes
o With a six-month subscription, receive full courseware of "Installing,
Using, and Customizing OS/2" and "OS/2 Technical Support" for
distribution and instruction purposes.
o Discounts on One Up education materials, software products, and "OS/2
Awareness Series" books
o Marketing support materials
Development Partner
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o Application conversion assistance
o SMART technical support
o Discounts on One Up Software products and "OS/2 Awareness Series"
books
o Marketing support materials
More Information
----------------
For more information, contact One Up Corporation at 1-214-620-1123, send
a fax to 1-214-620-9626, or write to One Up at 1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite
200, Dallas TX 75234.
========================================================================
+---------------------+
! How Do I Get SMART? !
+---------------------+
Now you can get, compliments of IBM, One Up Corporation's SMART Toolset.
To get the full SMART Toolset Version 2, including the Analysis Tool and
the Source Migration Tool, contact the phone numbers below. Scheduled
updates to SMART will be available to The Developer Connection for OS/2
subscribers.
The Developer Connection for OS/2
---------------------------------
SMART, like many other tools, premiered on The Developer Connection for
OS/2. The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual subscription
program that delivers CDs and newsletters to your door four times a
year. The program is designed to enhance your application development on
the OS/2 platform by providing the most current technical information,
tools, sneak previews, and insider tips.
For more information or to subscribe, please call 1-800-6DEVCON
(1-800-633-8266) within the USA, 1-800-561-5293 within Canada, or (in
other countries) the applicable phone number below. Dial the
international access code applicable to your country before the listed
phone number.
Asia/Pacific: 61-2-354-7684
(Note: 61 is the country code for Australia)
Brazil: 0800-111205
Canada: 1-800-561-5293
Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America:
(45 is the country code for Denmark)
Operators who speak the following languages are available:
Dutch 45-4-810-1400
English 45-4-810-1500
French 45-4-810-1200
German 45-4-810-1000
Italian 45-4-810-1600
Scandinavian 45-4-810-1300
Spanish 45-4-810-1100
Mexico: 91-800-00639 (country)
627-2444 (Mexico City)
United States: 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266)