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Don't just get Warped...Get Connected!
OS/2 Warp: The totally cool way to run your computer
The next-generation operating system
Whether you're a novice or a power user, OS/2* Warp
and OS/2 Warp Connect bring computing to the human
level, while offering you more capability than you ever
dreamed possible. Here's a taste of how you can
benefit:
*Work the way that's most natural with OS/2 Warp's
true multitasking that allows you to run multiple
programs simultaneously
*Make computing easy, fun and natural with the
Workplace Shell* intuitive graphical interface -- now
visually redesigned to make it even easier to use with
animated and 3-D icons, the comet cursor and the
toolbar
*Run your applications -- including DOS,
Windows and OS/2 -- in a single environment
*With OS/2 Warp Connect, you can share local
resources -- such as files, applications and printers -
- with co-workers using the new IBM Peer for OS/2*
*Up the efficiency of processor-intensive
applications with enhanced memory management
*Be up and running faster than ever with
simplified installation options
*Swap your PCMCIA* cards without having to
reconfigure or reboot your computer using OS/2 Warp's
Plug-and-Play feature
*Boost your productivity with single-click access
to your applications and snappy screen response times.
With OS/2 Warp, you won't have to wait for your
computer to catch up
*Integrate easily with IBM or non-IBM LAN servers -- locally or
remotely
*Attach sounds to Workplace Shell actions and run
movies using the multimedia capabilities built into
OS/2 Warp
*Enhance the stability and performance of your
system with OS/2 Warp's Crash Protection*
The power you need is here today and it's called OS/2
Warp. Whether you have a PC in your den or a
symmetrical multiprocessing server on your network,
there's an OS/2 Warp that's right for you.
Integrated and scalable, IBM OS/2 was created for
individuals, workgroups and enterprises. And now it s
available in a new version that's enhanced in many
ways. OS/2 Warp features a common user interface,
functionality and API -- and there's an OS/2 Warp
designed to fit your specific needs.
Introducing OS/2 Warp...
It's no wonder that OS/2 has won more than 65 top
industry honors. Every member of this solid, time-tested
32-bit operating system lets you work more naturally and
productively.
OS/2 boasts a user interface that's intuitive and
incredibly easy to use. Plus, it features true
multitasking capabilities, enabling you to run your
DOS, Windows*, and OS/2 applications -- all at
once -- in a stable, crash-protected environment.
OS/2 Warp is a series of total computing solutions that
can make a real difference in how you and your computer
work.
OS/2 Warp Version 3
If you're an individual user, this newest version of
the premier 32-bit operating system is a perfect fit
-- whether you're at home on your PC or on the road
with your notebook. OS/2 Warp Version 3 opens up a
whole new way to compute. Plus, it's simple and fun to
use.
OS/2 Warp is further enriched with a separate BonusPak.
It's a set of full-function applications -- shipped
with OS/2 Warp -- which gives you easy access to the
information highway. You get word processing,
spreadsheet, charting, data filing and report writing
applications, along with fax and communications
software -- including HyperACCESS* Lite for OS/2,
the easy way to access online services, bulletin
boards, or other PCs. Plus, there's CompuServe*
Information Manager for OS/2, Personal Information
Manager and Person to Person* for OS/2, IBM's
solution for collaborative computing.
What's more, you can seamlessly navigate through the
Internet with IBM WebExplorer* and an easy-to-use
graphical interface with automatic dial-up connection
to a worldwide Internet service provider. BonusPak lets
you view software motion video and play audio files
with the Multimedia Viewer. Or you can capture, clip
and play synchronized video and audio with Video IN for
OS/2. There's also the System Information Tool that
assists with system and software problem resolution.
OS/2 Warp Connect
Specially created for network users, OS/2 Warp
Connect offers you all the benefits of OS/2 Warp --
and more. Not only can you work smarter with BonusPak,
you can also take advantage of a set of additional LAN
products that bring you local and remote network access
-- in one complete package.
If you need to share applications with your co-workers
or want to access data on your server, IBM Peer for
OS/2 lets you share files, printers, modems and more.
The LAN Server Requester and NetWare* Client for OS/2
products provide easy integration with both OS/2 and
NetWare network services, allowing you to allocate
resources across your enterprise. With Network SignON
Coordinator, you can sign on, sign off and change
passwords at more than one location. Using LAN
Distance Remote, you can connect with your LAN
while you're away from the office -- ideal for travel
and telecommuters. You'll also enjoy traveling the
information highway via your LAN or dial-up connection.
And with AskPSP, you'll have your own online help desk
that answers common questions about OS/2 Warp and other
IBM products.
OS/2 Warp Connect also includes Lotus* Notes*
Express*, a groupware application that enables
network users to communicate and collaborate within and
beyond their organizational boundaries to achieve
improved business results.
OS/2 LAN Server Version 4.0
Whether your LAN is large or small, OS/2 LAN Server*
4.0, combined with OS/2 Warp, provides a reliable,
high-performance network environment and is the ideal
complement for OS/2 Warp Connect. Choose OS/2 LAN
Server Entry for networks of up to 100 users. Select
LAN Server Advanced for mission-critical environments
of up to 1,000 users.
Either way, you'll benefit from OS/2 Warp's intuitive
Workplace Shell interface, which makes network
management drag-and-drop simple. Your network
administrator can become an "expert" right away. And
you can save on training costs, too.
There's more. OS/2 LAN Server supports DOS, Windows and
OS/2 clients, so you can network clients in a mixed
environment. Users will be able to cut and paste across
the network and share printers and files, regardless of
whether they're using OS/2, Windows or DOS. This helps
ensure that the investment you've already made in
software will be protected. And you'll be able to
easily upgrade your LAN Server network operating
systems in the future, thanks to interoperability with
previous versions.
OS/2 for Symmetrical Multiprocessing Version 2.11
When you need to support the most complex computing
environments without sacrificing ease-of-use and
productivity, choose OS/2 for Symmetrical
Multiprocessing (SMP). This truly scalable operating
environment supports up to 16 processors in the same
system, so you can add performance as you need it.
You'll be able to scale your server systems to handle
larger networks running databases and graphics programs
-- while still maintaining compatibility with DOS,
Windows and OS/2 applications.
OS/2 for SMP provides a stable and dependable
environment for running your business-critical
applications. You'll experience enhanced productivity,
too, because multithreaded and compute-intensive
applications will run faster. And since OS/2 for SMP
supports the Multiprocessor System Specification V1.1,
you'll be able to run it on a variety of hardware
systems.
The choice is clear
Businesses large and small -- as well as individual
users -- can find the right operating system in OS/2
Warp. So why wait to take advantage of its
capabilities? This proven, robust 32-bit operating
system already has more than 2,000 applications written
for it, plus it supports your existing DOS and
Windows applications. And because it's been honed
and tested through several releases, you know you can
depend on it to safely run your critical applications.
OS/2 Warp from IBM: It's the new standard in operating
systems.
Fast facts about IBM OS/2 Warp products
OS/2 Warp OS/2 LAN Server OS/2 for SMP
OS/2 Warp Connect Version 4.0 Version 2.11
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i386* SX microprocessor i386 SXmicroprocessor Hardware:i386 SX 1 to 16 i486* DX or
System (or compatible) or higher; (or compatible) or higher; microprocessor (or Pentium* microprocessors
requirements VGA display (minimum); VGA display (minimum); compatible) or higher; (or compatible); VGA
fax/modem (to access fax/modem (to use Software: OS/2 2.1 or display (minimum);
information highway) information highway or higher CD-ROM drive;
for remote LAN access); 1.44MB diskette drive
supported LAN adapter;
CD-ROM drive
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Memory 4MB minimum 8MB minimum Entry: 3MB minimum 8MB minimum
requirements Advanced: 5MB
minimum
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Disk-space 35MB to 50MB of free 90MB of free hard-disk Entry: 18MB of free hard- 42MB of free hard-disk
requirements hard-disk space, de- space (for easy installation); disk space space (minimum)
pending on the instal- BonusPak requires up to Advanced: 19MB of free
lation options selected; 30MB additional free hard-disk space
BonusPak requires up to space (user-selectable)
30MB additional free
space (user-selectable)
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IBM OS/2 Warp products selection guide
OS/2 Warp OS/2 Warp
OS/2 Warp OS/2 Warp Connect Connect OS/2 for SMP
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Application OS/2, DOS, Windows OS/2, DOS,Windows OS/2, DOS, Windows OS/2, DOS, Windows OS/2, DOS, Windows
support (uses your existing (includes DOS and (uses your existing (includes DOS and
DOS and Windows) Windows application DOS and Windows) Windows application
support) support)
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BonusPak Yes Yes Yes Yes No
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IBM Internet Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Connection
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TCP/IP for OS/2 No No Yes Yes No
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Bundled LAN No No Yes Yes No
products
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Lotus Notes No No Yes Yes No
Express
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Multiprocessor No No No No Yes
System
Specification
V1.1 support
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= Uses your existing DOS and Windows
= Includes DOS and Windows application support
Find out more
To order any of these products, contact your IBM
marketing representative or IBM Authorized Remarketer.
You can also call 1-800-426-2255 in the United States
or 1-800-465-7999 in Canada.
Internet:
For more information about IBM, see our Internet World-
Wide Web Home Page
Fax:
IBM product information is also available via fax. Call
1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) (U.S.) or
1-800-465-3299 (Canada). Outside the United States and
Canada, please call 1-415-855-4329 from a fax telephone.
(C) International Business Machines Corporation 1995
IBM Corporation
Department 563
11400 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas 78758
Printed in the United States of America 4-95
All Rights Reserved
References in this documentation to IBM products or
services do not imply that IBM intends to make them
available in all countries in which IBM operates.
*Trademarks
IBM, OS/2 and Workplace Shell are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation.
IBM Peer for OS/2, Crash Protection, Person to Person,
WebExplorer, LAN Distance, OS/2 LAN Server and WIN-OS/2
are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other products are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.