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  2.                   IBM (R) Personal Software Products
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  16. ========================================================================
  17. 1994 Issue 6                                                 13 May 1994
  18. ========================================================================
  19.  
  20.                          SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
  21.  
  22. PSP Developer Support News Begins  Message from the editor.
  23. Its Second Year
  24.  
  25. Sources & Solutions 1994           What Sources & Solutions is. Who
  26. Advertising Information            should advertise. Why advertise?
  27.                                    Demographics. Mechanical
  28.                                    requirements. Printing
  29.                                    specifications. Shipping
  30.                                    instructions. Advertising rates.
  31.                                    Closing dates. Insertion order forms
  32.                                    and more information.
  33.  
  34. Additional Copies of Sources &     Fax number to call to request more
  35. Solutions are Available            copies.
  36.  
  37. IBM Developer Assistance Program   Overview. Objectives. Audience.
  38. Workshop: DCE Hands-On             Benefits. Prerequisites. Topics.
  39. Application Programming for OS/2,  Cost. Schedule. Location.
  40. AIX, and Windows                   Registration. Contact for more
  41.                                    information.
  42.  
  43. IBM Developer Assistance Program   Overview. Objectives. Audience.
  44. Workshop: OS/2 DCE Installation    Benefits. Topics. Cost. Schedule.
  45. and Administration                 Location. Registration. Contact for
  46.                                    more information.
  47.  
  48. MXGA Extends OS/2 PM or Windows    Multiple-instance XGA (MXGA) device
  49. Desktop Across Multiple Monitors   drivers. Monitor configurations.
  50.                                    Resolutions and colors. MXGA setup in
  51.                                    OS/2 and Windows. Available from Nth
  52.                                    Graphics. Current offerings from Nth
  53.                                    Graphics. Contact for more
  54.                                    information.
  55.  
  56. Device Driver Workshops in High    6 June PDD workshop filled to
  57. Demand!                            capacity. Sign up now for 7 November
  58.                                    PDD workshop! How to obtain workshop
  59.                                    information.
  60.  
  61. Device Driver Support Team         DDK Version 1.2. Free one-week
  62. Progress Report                    workshops. Device-driver
  63.                                    evangelists. OEM hardware
  64.                                    compatibility list. Hardware vendors
  65.                                    come to Boca Raton. Logo programs,
  66.                                    ad space, exhibit space. DUDE and
  67.                                    voice contact information.
  68.  
  69. IBM Offers No-Cost Licensing of    No-cost licensing of Ultimotion
  70. Ultimotion Video Standard          digital video compression algorithm.
  71.                                    Plus, beta version of Ultimotion
  72.                                    decompressor for Windows. Video IN/2.
  73.                                    Ultimotion Development Kit. Contacts
  74.                                    for more information.
  75.  
  76. Student/Faculty Price for The      Overview of The Developer Connection.
  77. Developer Connection for OS/2      Price. Order form. Volume 3 content
  78.                                    list.
  79.                                    NOTE: This item is 397 lines long.
  80.  
  81. Reminder: Special Price for The    Prices for Commercial and Premier
  82. Developer Connection is Available  members. Criteria for becoming
  83. to US DAP Commercial and Premier   Commercial or Premier member.
  84. Members                            Contact information.
  85.  
  86. TCP/IP Application Partners        How to qualify. TCP/IP Application
  87. Program for TCP/IP for OS/2 and    Partners Catalog. Contact for more
  88. DOS/Windows                        information.
  89.  
  90. IBM OS/2 2.1 for Windows           OS/2 products to which the ServicePak
  91. ServicePak (XR06300) Now           applies. Ordering the ServicePak.
  92. Available                          Downloading electronically. Ordering
  93.                                    via 800 number.
  94.  
  95. IBM PC DOS 6.3 Offers Integrated   Overview. Integrated data
  96. Data Compression, Improved Memory  compression and pen support. Eight
  97. Management                         full-featured utilities.
  98.                                    SuperStor/DS. Multiple configuration
  99.                                    support. RAMBoost. Central Point
  100.                                    Backup. IBM AntiVirus. Additional
  101.                                    enhancements. Prices and how to
  102.                                    acquire.
  103.                                    (See next item for announcement
  104.                                    details.)
  105.  
  106. IBM PC DOS 6.3 Announcement        New features in DOS 6.3. DOS 5.02
  107. Details                            still available. AccessDOS 1.1.
  108.                                    Description of enhancements.
  109.                                    Hardware requirements. Software
  110.                                    requirements. Definitions of terms.
  111.                                    IBM technical support. Corrective
  112.                                    service. Problem determination
  113.                                    procedures. Electronic bulletin-board
  114.                                    systems. Packaging. Program upgrade.
  115.                                    Ordering information and charges.
  116.                                    NOTE: This item is 635 lines long.
  117.  
  118. PC DOS 6.1 to 6.3 Upgrade          Free via e-mail systems, or 24.95 USD
  119. Promotion                          for diskettes. DOS 6.1 prerequisite.
  120.                                    Offer expires 30 September 1994.
  121.  
  122. PC DOS Beta Test Participants      Membership process for USA and
  123. Wanted                             Canada. Membership process for
  124.                                    Europe, Middle East, Africa.
  125.  
  126. IBM Restructures Technical         Elements of new structure. Platforms
  127. Support for Software to Provide    supported. IBM Support Family. Core
  128. Consistent Services Across All     services. Base and enhanced support.
  129. Platforms                          On-site support.
  130.  
  131. Comprehensive Technical Support    Enhancements to technical support
  132. Structure Announced                structure. Personal Systems Support
  133.                                    Family. Technical support structure.
  134.                                    (See next item for more information
  135.                                    about Personal Systems Support
  136.                                    Family.)
  137.  
  138. IBM Announces Personal Systems     Overall services. Core services:
  139. Support Family                     Support Line and Support Line
  140.                                    Selectable Options, Consult Line,
  141.                                    House Call, Forum. Additional
  142.                                    services: Customer Application
  143.                                    Assistance, Technical Connection
  144.                                    Personal Software CD-ROM, IBM
  145.                                    Personal Systems Technical Solutions
  146.                                    Magazine, Desktop Application
  147.                                    Support, Technical Education.
  148.                                    One-stop shopping. Support services
  149.                                    for complex applications. BESTeam
  150.                                    participation. Contact for more
  151.                                    information.
  152.                                    (See next item for full details.)
  153.  
  154. IBM Personal Systems Support       Abstract. Project office. Program
  155. Family, Withdrawal of SystemXtra   services. Getting-started period.
  156. for Personal Systems, and New      Personal Systems Support Line.
  157. Technical Support Structure for    Per-incident service. Standard
  158. Personal Systems                   service. Premium service. Personal
  159.                                    Systems Consult Line. IBM House Call.
  160.                                    Personal Systems Forum. Personal
  161.                                    Systems Customer Application
  162.                                    Assistance. Personal Systems
  163.                                    Technical Connection Personal
  164.                                    Software CD-ROM. IBM Personal
  165.                                    Systems Technical Solutions magazine.
  166.                                    Personal Systems Desktop Application
  167.                                    Support. Personal Systems Technical
  168.                                    Education Coupons. General terms and
  169.                                    conditions. Satisfaction guarantee.
  170.                                    Additional terms and conditions:
  171.                                    scope of services, IBM
  172.                                    responsibilities, and customer
  173.                                    responsibilities. Charges.
  174.                                    Supported products.
  175.                                    NOTE: This item is 1,520 lines long.
  176.  
  177. Technical Support Announcement     General issues. Base and enhanced
  178. Questions and Answers              technical support. One-Time Charge
  179.                                    and Monthly License Charge models.
  180.                                    Critical situation process. IBM
  181.                                    Support Family. Support Line. IBM
  182.                                    Support Family administration and
  183.                                    billing. Pricing.
  184.                                    NOTE: This item is 805 lines long.
  185.  
  186. Immediately Available VisualAge    Overview. Object Connection Program.
  187. Wins Customer Approval             Customers cite benefits. Structured
  188.                                    for multiple platforms. Technical
  189.                                    detail. Product family.
  190.  
  191. VisualAge General Information      Description. Components and support.
  192.                                    Two versions of VisualAge. Key
  193.                                    reasons to use VisualAge. Database
  194.                                    support. VisualAge Team support.
  195.                                    VisualAge positioning vis-a-vis
  196.                                    Highpoint and AD-Cycle.
  197.  
  198. IBM Object Connection for          Purpose of program. Eligibility.
  199. VisualAge                          Membership benefits. Membership
  200.                                    process.
  201.  
  202. IBM Opens LAN Systems Integration  Overview of offering. Compatibility
  203. Test Lab to Customers              testing in replicated environment.
  204.                                    Test IBM or third-party software.
  205.                                    Contact for more information.
  206.  
  207. Open Blueprint: A Guide to         Structure of components for
  208. Distributed Computing              industry-standard client/server
  209.                                    applications. Concerted effort to
  210.                                    ascertain most widely accepted
  211.                                    standards. Extensive questions and
  212.                                    answers about business value, IBM
  213.                                    commitment, standards, related IBM
  214.                                    strategies, IBM products/platforms
  215.                                    relationships, software vendor
  216.                                    relationships, other industry
  217.                                    infrastructures, and support.
  218.                                    NOTE: This item is 639 lines long.
  219.  
  220. IBM Announces Record Attendance    2300-plus attendees at San Francisco
  221. at Developer Conference            Technical Interchange. Comments by
  222.                                    Reiswig, Mills, and Haile.
  223.                                    Innovative products featured.
  224.                                    Conference attendees praise the
  225.                                    Interchange.
  226.  
  227. IBM PSP 1994 Trade Show Schedule   List of trade shows in which IBM PSP
  228.                                    is participating through the end of
  229.                                    July.
  230.  
  231. Calling Team OS/2 for              What we do. What you'll get. What you
  232. COMDEX/Spring '94, 22-26 May,      do. How to volunteer. Team OS/2 suite
  233. Atlanta                            at COMDEX.
  234.  
  235. IBM Participation in COMDEX/       Overview of COMDEX. IBM Community
  236. Spring '94, 23-26 May, Atlanta     exhibit. IBM speakers and panels.
  237.  
  238. 1994 Client/Server Database        Overview. Five days, new topics. Over
  239. Conference, 13-17 June, New        75 mini-classes. Conference
  240. Orleans                            highlights and benefits. Much more
  241.                                    for '94. Three vital conference theme
  242.                                    areas. Two targeted conference
  243.                                    tracks. Exposition of software
  244.                                    providers. Seven keynote speakers.
  245.                                    Find harmony in New Orleans.
  246.                                    Registration. Fees. Accommodations.
  247.                                    Save on air travel. More information.
  248.  
  249. 1994 APPC/APPN Technical           Overview. Dates and cities. Audience.
  250. Conference, Boston in July,        Highlights. Topics. Cost. Venues.
  251. Amsterdam in September             Registration.
  252.  
  253. OS/2 World Conference &            Overview. Eight technical tracks.
  254. Exhibition, 19-22 July, Santa      Objective, balanced faculty. Spend
  255. Clara, California                  the year using what you've learned.
  256.                                    Proven sponsorship. OS/2 World
  257.                                    Products Exhibition. Tutorial
  258.                                    sessions. Keynote address. Opening
  259.                                    night reception. Conference agenda.
  260.                                    Registration fees. Early
  261.                                    registration. Cancellations. Where
  262.                                    to check in. Travel information.
  263.                                    Three easy ways to register. Contact
  264.                                    for more information.
  265.  
  266. Coming This Fall /2 Atlanta: IBM   Brief announcement. Contact for
  267. OS/2 Technical Update '94, 11-14   registration and information.
  268. September, Georgia World Congress
  269. Center
  270.  
  271. Third Annual ColoradOS/2           Preview for DSNEWS readers. Five
  272. Developers Conference, 30 October  leading speakers. 40+ presenters, 80
  273. - 4 November, Colorado Springs     topics. Topics for everyone. Stellar
  274.                                    presenters. Brochure due in July.
  275.                                    Brochure text also on CompuServe.
  276.                                    Registration. Where will you be?
  277.  
  278. IBM Product Information Now        Announcements and press releases.
  279. Available on Internet              Where to find the IBMLink Gopher
  280.                                    server. Accessing Gopher.
  281.  
  282. Latest List of OS/2 2.1 Books      NOTE: This item is 428 lines long.
  283.  
  284. Subscription Information for The   Worldwide phone and fax numbers for
  285. Developer Connection for OS/2 and  ordering.
  286. the IBM Device Driver Source Kit
  287. (DDK) for OS/2
  288.  
  289. 800 Phone Numbers
  290.  
  291. Trademarks, Registered
  292. Trademarks, Service Marks
  293.  
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  295.  
  296.         Where to Find IBM PSP Developer Support News (DSNEWS)
  297.  
  298. Outside IBM
  299. -----------
  300.  
  301. DSNEWS zipped files are found on several e-mail and BBS systems:
  302.  
  303. o America Online, in the OS/2 forum, in the Newsletters library
  304. o CompuServe, in OS2DF2 forum, *DAP library section 14
  305.     and in OS2DF1 forum, OPEN FORUM library section 15
  306. o GEnie, in OS/2 Software Library 16
  307. o Hitline mailbox (Switzerland), in file area 8
  308. o IBM Canada BBS, in file area 35, OS/2 Programming
  309. o IBM Europe/Middle East/Africa (E/ME/A) DAP BBS, in file area
  310.     GENERAL.DOCS
  311. o IBM France OS/2 Developer Assistance Program BBS, in area PUBS01
  312. o IBM OS2BBS (TALKLink), in OS/2 Software Library, in Documents and Info
  313. o IBM Personal Computer Company BBS, in file area 11, OS/2 Programming
  314. o Internet, via anonymous ftp from software.watson.ibm.com, in
  315.     directory /pub/os2/info; or via Gopher from index.almaden.ibm.com,
  316.     in the OS/2 Information menu
  317. o NIFTY-Serve (Japan), in FIBMFEEL forum, library section 4
  318. o OS2NET (Europe), on all OS2NET bulletin boards in Europe, usually in
  319.     the DSNEWS download area
  320. o PRODIGY, in the OS/2 Club topic's download library, in IBM Files
  321.  
  322. Note: If you cannot find files named dsn... (in lower case), look for
  323. files named DSN... (in upper case).
  324.  
  325. Within IBM
  326. ----------
  327.  
  328. All 1994 issues, in ASCII and INFBIN formats, are in DSN4 PACKAGE in the
  329. OS2TOOLS tools catalog *only*. To obtain DSN4 PACKAGE, type
  330.  
  331.    TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS GET DSN4 PACKAGE
  332. or
  333.    TOOLS SENDTO KGNVMCB PCTOOLS OS2TOOLS GET DSN4 PACKAGE
  334.  
  335. You can also request DSN4 PACKAGE by typing
  336.    REQUEST DSN4 FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1
  337.  
  338. To subscribe to DSN4 PACKAGE, type
  339.    TOOLS SENDTO KGNVMCB PCTOOLS OS2TOOLS SUB DSN4 PACKAGE
  340.  
  341. All 1993 issues, in ASCII and INFBIN formats, are in DSNEWS PACKAGE in
  342. the MKTTOOLS, OS2TOOLS, and PCWIN tools catalogs. To obtain
  343. DSNEWS PACKAGE, type
  344.    TOOLCAT catalogname GET DSNEWS PACKAGE
  345. or
  346.    TOOLS SENDTO catalogdisk GET DSNEWS PACKAGE
  347. where
  348.    catalogname MKTTOOLS is on catalogdisk USDIST MKTTOOLS MKTTOOLS
  349.    catalogname OS2TOOLS is on catalogdisk KGNVMCB PCTOOLS OS2TOOLS
  350.    catalogname PCWIN is on catalogdisk BCRVMMS1 PCWIN PCWIN
  351. Examples: TOOLCAT MKTTOOLS GET DSNEWS PACKAGE
  352.           TOOLS SENDTO USDIST MKTTOOLS MKTTOOLS GET DSNEWS PACKAGE
  353.  
  354. You can also request DSNEWS PACKAGE by typing
  355.    REQUEST DSNEWS FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1
  356.  
  357. DSNEWS PACKAGE is no longer being updated every month. 1994 updates are
  358. made to DSN4 PACKAGE.
  359.  
  360.