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IBM Solution Developer Operations
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Solution Developer Program News
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1996 Issue 2 26 January 1996
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| Contents |
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The table of contents contains search codes for going directly to items
that interest you.
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This issue is devoted to the 1996 IBM Technical Interchange.
o 1996 IBM Technical Interchange Details detailti
22 through 26 April 1996, Opryland Hotel, Nashville,
Tennessee, USA.
This major item contains the following subheadings and
search codes:
Conference-at-a-Glance confglan
Overview of conference schedule by dates and times.
Letter from Solution Developer Operations Vice President vpletter
The Conference That's Worlds Ahead worldcon
Should you be in the audience?
Premiums That Will Make You Sing! singprem
Preliminary list of premiums for attendees.
Technology Beyond Compare compnone
Elective sessions. Tutorials. Exhibit hall. Computer labs.
The Professional Certification Program from IBM. Closing
session.
Experience IBM in Nashville! nashibm
Our "blue chip" raffle. "A Taste of the South" welcome
reception. Exhibit Hall grand opening reception. IBM's
Festival Americana! Birds of a feather.
General and Closing Session Speakers genclose
Organizations and responsibilities.
Elective Session and Tutorial Listings sestut
Current as of 24 January 1996. Key for interpreting the
listings.
Tutorials 22tutor
Given Monday, 22 April, 1 to 6 p.m. Abstracts of tutorial
sessions.
Elective Sessions sesselec
List of session tracks.
Application Development devapp
Abstracts of sessions about application development.
Client/Server Solutions servcli
Abstracts of sessions about client/server solutions.
Network-Centric Computing centnet
Abstracts of sessions about network-centric computing.
Collaborative Computing (Groupware) waregrp
Abstracts of sessions about collaborative computing
(groupware).
Technical Directions dirtech
Abstracts of sessions about technical directions.
Peripheral Support supperif
Abstracts of sessions about peripheral support.
Internationalization zainter
Abstracts of sessions about internationalization.
Services and Support suptserv
Abstracts of sessions about services and support.
General Information infogenl
What to wear. Where to stay. How to get to Nashville and
the Opryland Hotel. Spouse / guest hospitality room.
Special Opryland discount cards. In and around Nashville.
More information.
Exhibitor List lstexhib
Exhibitors at 1995 IBM Technical Interchange. Interested
in exhibiting?
Registration Form formreg
Your information. Attendee questionnaire. Conference
registration fees. Method of payment. Tutorial options.
Conference notebooks.
o Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks tmarks
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| Where to Find SDPnews |
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On the World Wide Web
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SDPnews is available on the Internet World Wide Web through the IBM
Solution Developer Support home page. The URL for SDPnews is
http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/library/dsnews/ . Effective 3
February, the URL becomes http://www.developer.ibm.com/sdp/news/ .
On E-Mail and Bulletin Board Systems
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The monthly SDPnews files are ZIPped into the file SDPNym.ZIP, where
y = last digit of year, and m = issue number represented as alpha (for
example, SDPN6B.ZIP is the 1996 second issue). SDPNym.ZIP contains:
-- This announcement file, SDPNym.ANN
-- The current month's contents list, SDPNym.SMY
-- An annual cumulative list of contents, SDPNy.CUM
-- The current month's ASCII newsletter, SDPNym.ASC
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o AMK HITLINE AG (Switzerland), in the OS/2 mailbox, in file area 7
o CompuServe, in OS2DF2 forum, *DAP library section 14
and in OS2DF1 forum, OPEN FORUM library section 15
o Fidonet, in the OS2 Information file area, FWOS2INFO
o GEnie, in OS/2 Software Library 16
o IBM Canada BBS, in file area 35, OS/2 Programming
o IBM OS2BBS (TALKLink), in Software library, Newsletters section
o IBM Personal Computer Company BBS, in file area 11, OS/2 Programming
o Internet, via anonymous ftp from ftp.software.ibm.com, in directory
/ps/products/os2/info/wnewsltr; or via Gopher from
os2info.austin.ibm.com, in the OS/2 Information menu
o NIFTY-Serve (Japan), in FOS2APP forum, library section 18
o Norloff's OS/2 Shareware BBS (1-703-385-4325 or
telnet://bbs.os2bbs.com), in the OS/2 Periodicals file area
o OS2NET (Europe), on all OS2NET bulletin boards in Europe, usually in
the DSNEWS download area
o PRODIGY, in the OS/2 Club topic's download library, in IBM Files
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look for files named SDPN... or DSN... (in upper case).
Within IBM
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both the OS2TOOLS catalog and the SDOINFO catalog. 1995 issues are in
DSN5 PACKAGE in those catalogs; 1994 issues are in DSN4 PACKAGE in
OS2TOOLS only.
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| Notice to Readers Outside the USA |
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It is possible that the material in this newsletter may contain
references to, or information about, IBM products (machines and
programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your
country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean
that IBM intends to announce such products, programming, or services in
your country.
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| 1996 IBM Technical Interchange Details | detailti
+----------------------------------------+
The 1996 IBM Technical Interchange takes place from 22 through 26 April
at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Much of the contents of the conference brochure are reproduced below,
and the session list has been updated since the brochure went to press.
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| Conference-at-a-Glance | confglan
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Monday, 22 April 1996
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tutorials
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. "A Taste of the South" Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 23 April
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. General Session and Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Elective Sessions
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Elective Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Elective Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Elective Sessions
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
Wednesday, 24 April
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Elective Sessions
9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Elective Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Elective Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Elective Sessions
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Choose Elective Sessions or try your wings at
a Birds-of-a-Feather Session
Thursday, 25 April
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Elective Sessions
9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Elective Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Elective Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Elective Sessions
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. IBM Festival Americana! party at Opryland USA
themepark
Friday, 26 April
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Elective Sessions
9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Elective Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Elective Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Elective Sessions
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Raffle
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closing Session
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| Letter from Solution Developer | vpletter
| Operations Vice President |
+--------------------------------+
Dear Colleague,
It is a pleasure for me to invite you to the 1996 IBM International
Technical Interchange. The conference is designed to explore how the
world's latest technologies can address rapidly changing business needs.
At the Interchange, we will offer a wide variety of key solutions, over
300 Elective Sessions, and an exciting General Session.
Last year, attendees came from all over the world. We believe this
global approach adds a rich dimension to the conference, and we
encourage our colleagues worldwide to join us. In fact, we have made
special arrangements for significantly lower air fares for those coming
from outside the United States. Remember, register early and save 200
USD.
To give you a head start on the enormous amount of information that will
be offered at the Interchange, we have scheduled pre-conference tutorial
sessions on Monday, 22 April for those who want to explore subjects such
as SOM, Lotus, and VisualAge in greater depth. We will also offer
certification testing for a variety of specialties including OS/2
Engineer and Client/Server Integration Specialist in the Certification
Room from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, 23 April, IBM executives will launch the Interchange at the
General Session with discussions on IBM's software strategy.
This year, the Elective Sessions have been streamlined and lengthened to
bring you a strategic perspective of IBM's comprehensive offerings and
latest technologies. The sessions are organized by tracks such as
Network-Centric Computing, Communications, Systems Management, Lotus,
Internet, and Object Enablement. A full Internationalization track will
focus on designing software applications for multiple languages on IBM
operating systems. These tracks will cover AIX, AS/400, OS/2, and S/390
platforms. You can create your own customized curriculum and transform
what you learn into the solutions of tomorrow.
The Technical Interchange has established a reputation for bringing
together the newest technologies, and again this year, the Exhibit Hall
will feature exhibitors from around the world. As always, the Exhibit
Hall enables one-on-one contact with IBM developers, Business Partners,
and software vendors.
We expect this Interchange to be the best ever. I look forward to seeing
you there and "kicking up our heels" together in Nashville.
James J. Gant
Vice President, Solution Developer Operations
International Business Machines Corporation
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| The Conference That's Worlds Ahead | worldcon
+------------------------------------+
... but only months away! In 1996, the spotlight shines on the IBM
Technical Interchange as the one and only international, cross-platform,
solution-oriented conference. Take this Grand Ole Opry-tunity to
interact with IBM developers, leading industry consultants, and
educators on IBM technologies and directions on 22 - 26 April, 1996, in
Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
IBM has established a reputation for bringing you the very finest annual
Technical Interchange. This tradition continues as IBM proudly presents
this premier international event -- the 1996 IBM Technical Interchange!
"10,000 watts of supercharged, timely info!" - '95 Conference Comment
Should You Be in the Audience?
------------------------------
Yes! If you want to see what's hot for AIX, AS/400, OS/2, and S/390!
When the lights come up in Nashville, you'll be sure to find these
high-tech minds in the audience:
o Software Designers
o Commercial and Corporate Developers
o Technical Coordinators
o Software Integrators
o MIS Managers
o LAN Experts
o Device-Driver Developers
o Consultants / Analysts
"Fantastic smorgasbord of technical refreshment. Peppered with
strategic insight." -- '95 Conference Comment
+----------------------------------+
| Premiums That Will Make You Sing | singprem
+----------------------------------+
... whether your friends want you to or not!
The official 1996 IBM Technical Interchange Attendee Bag will be packed
with exciting software and premiums, including:
o Conference Proceedings on CD
o T-shirt
o Mug
o And much more ...
-- VisualAge C++
-- The Developer Connection for AIX CD
o Development Toolkits for AIX
o Evaluation Releases of AIX Products
o Product Demos and International Development and Productivity
Tools from IBM
o Product Documentation in Displayable Softcopy Form
o Device-Driver Sample Code
-- The Developer Connection for AS/400 CD
o CISC to RISC
o IBM Open Blueprint
o Communications Product Selection Tool
o Internet Access and Viewers
o AS/400 System Manuals
o AS/400 Advanced 36
o AS/400 Application Directories
-- The Developer Connection for OS/2, Volume 9, Special Edition CD
o The Developer API Extensions for OS/2 Warp
o OpenDoc for OS/2 Warp
o OpenDoc Multimedia for OS/2 Warp
o The New OS/2 Security Package
o WIN-32S Support
"Excellent speakers. Obvious desire to teach." -- '95 Conference
Comment
+---------------------------+
| Technology Beyond Compare | compnone
+---------------------------+
The Technical Interchange will bring to you the hottest software
technology for 1996 and beyond!
Elective Sessions
-----------------
The IBM Technical Interchange elective sessions bring you critical
solutions from around the world. With hundreds of elective sessions,
hands-on workshops, and tutorials on Network-Centric Computing,
Application Development / Middleware / Tools, Communications, Systems
Management, Lotus Notes, Internet, Database, Object Technology,
Device-Driver Development, and Internationalization, you can customize a
curriculum with maximum benefit. The most diverse and knowledgeable
speakers, including IBM developers and guest speakers, will deliver
impressive presentations promising that you'll leave wondering how you
ever managed before this event!
Tutorials
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Some topics at this year's Technical Interchange just seem to merit a
closer, more in-depth discussion. To give you more time to explore some
of the hottest, most informative sessions, nine topics at the Technical
Interchange have been developed into five-hour tutorials. All tutorials
will be offered only once, on Monday, 22 April, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
so you may select only one on the attendee registration form on the back
page of this brochure.
"Great chance to mind-meld with others." -- '95 Conference Comment
Exhibit Hall
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An extensive Exhibit Hall will showcase the latest tools and
technologies from IBM, Independent Software Vendors, and Business
Partners from around the world. Over 200 superstar exhibitors will show
off their innovative tools and applications. See our impressive list of
past exhibitors later in this posting.
Computer Labs
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Check out the Computer Labs, where you'll get a chance to sit down and
work with some of IBM's latest software products. You'll have a chance
to speak to actual developers who will show you how to use these great
products. Get the one-on-one technical assistance you need to get the
most out of your application. The Lotus Lab brings you up to date on the
latest leading-edge groupware products. Also, join Internet navigators
as they show you tips and techniques that will make your Internet
adventures useful, exciting, and fun! Stop by the Vendor Theater for
presentations by various vendors on their latest products.
"The combined platforms and focus on development was outstanding."
-- '95 Conference Comment
The Professional Certification Program from IBM
-----------------------------------------------
It's your turn to pass the test! Improve your company's productivity
while adding to your own personal skills with IBM's professional
certification testing. Many different certification options will be
offered:
o Certified OS/2 Engineer and LAN Server Engineer
o Certified Client/Server Integration Specialist
o Certified OS/2 Developer
o DB2 for OS/2 and VisualAge Certifications
Certification testing will run Monday through Friday, and you must
register for each test. Register at the conference beginning 22 April
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Space is limited, so schedule an
appointment early!
Closing Session
---------------
Hosted by Howie Hunger, Director, Solution Developer Programs, the
Closing Session will be the place for us to give away IBM ThinkPads and
other premiums with the Closing Session raffle.
+------------------------------+
| Experience IBM in Nashville! | nashibm
+------------------------------+
Our "Blue Chip" Raffle
----------------------
It just wouldn't be an IBM Technical Interchange without our popular
Closing Session raffle! Collect "Blue Chips" throughout the conference
to increase your chances of winning an IBM ThinkPad. To earn chips, just
do what you came here to do: register, attend elective sessions,
complete evaluation forms for the sessions you attend, and visit booths
in the Exhibit Hall. The raffle will be held during the Closing Session,
and remember, you must be present to win!
"A Taste of the South" Welcome Reception
----------------------------------------
On Monday, enjoy an evening filled with the sights, sounds, and tastes
of the South! The Grand Ole Opry Museum and the Grand Ole Opry Plaza
will be the setting for you to experience everything from Memphis' Beale
Street Blues -- to "twist and shout" music at the 1950s soda fountain --
to Cool Country with toe-tappin' tunes for line dancing -- to pickin'
and grinnin' with the twang of good ole Southern bluegrass banjo. You'll
leave this party singing to the tune of a true taste of the South.
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
------------------------------------
The international Olympic Games feature the very best in every event. In
recognition of IBM's support of the 1996 Olympics, our Exhibit Hall will
feature Olympic-quality exhibitors from around the world.
Everyone's a Gold Medalist in the IBM Technical Interchange Exhibit
Hall! Be at the Grand Opening Reception on Tuesday night with your
friends, new or old, to see the world champions in international
technology.
IBM's Festival Americana!
-------------------------
Come one, come all, to the IBM Festival Americana Thursday night! The
evening in Opryland USA's Riverbend Hollow, State Fair, and Chevrolet
GEO Theater will offer true red, white, and blue hospitality. Your
evening will be filled with a variety of entertainment and activities in
a State Fair atmosphere. The finale of the evening, the Louise Mandrell
Show, will ensure a memorable time for everyone!
Birds of a Feather
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Wednesday evening's Birds-of-a-Feather sessions are informal,
idea-sharing discussions which have become a hallmark of the IBM
Technical Interchange. Host your own "BOF" or sit in on a theme you're
interested in with other conference attendees. Space is limited, so
suggest your topics and sign up early!
+--------------------------------------+
| General and Closing Session Speakers | genclose
+--------------------------------------+
James J. Gant - IBM Technical Interchange Host
Vice President, Solution Developer Operations
International Business Machines Corporation
As Vice President of Solution Developer Operations, James Gant has
worldwide responsibility for creating consistent and lasting
business relationships with solution developers by helping them
incorporate IBM technologies into their products.
John M. Whiteside - Guest Speaker
General Manager, IBM Global Network
International Business Machines Corporation
John Whiteside was named to his current position in July, 1994, when
IBM announced the creation of this worldwide network services
business unit. In this capacity, he is responsible for operating and
enhancing one of the world's largest integrated data, voice, and
video network services.
Steven A. Mills - Guest Speaker
General Manager, Software Solutions
International Business Machines Corporation
Steve Mills is General Manager of IBM's Software Solutions Division,
which develops software for using and managing data in
mission-critical applications on personal computers, workstations,
local area networks, and midrange and large systems. Steve joined
IBM in 1974 as a sales trainee and has held executive positions in
IBM marketing, finance, and software development.
Howie Hunger - Closing Session Host
Director, Solution Developer Programs
International Business Machines Corporation
Howie Hunger is Director, Solution Developer Programs, IBM Solution
Developer Operations. His organization is responsible for
establishing and managing relationships with solution developers to
enhance their use of IBM technologies.
+----------------------------------------+
| Elective Session and Tutorial Listings | sestut
+----------------------------------------+
Listed below are the tutorial and elective session contents as of 24
January 1996.
Each listing shows:
Session Title
Session Level Speaker(s) Applicable Platform(s)
(Fundamental, (AIX, AS/400, OS/2, S/390, Other)
Intermediate,
Advanced)
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| Tutorials | 22tutor
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Monday, 22 April, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
To give you more time to explore some of the hottest, most-asked-about
products and technologies, for the first time we are offering
pre-conference tutorials for 250 USD. Tutorials are each offered only
once, on Monday, 22 April, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register for a
tutorial, please be sure to indicate your choice on the registration
form (below). Remember, space is limited.
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TUTORIALS
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Developing Cross-Platform Applications on AIX
Intermediate Doug Raymond AIX
Unleash powerful knowledge about the features and functions
available in AIX for advanced software development. Get an
overview of the C Set ++ tools, including C and C++ native
optimizing compilers, class browser, test coverage analysis tool
(tcov), C++ class libraries, HeapView Memory Management, Debugger,
and the Lpex context-sensitive editor. This tutorial also includes
these other tools: the performance toolbox, tprof, mss, and
program visualizer. Also discussed are advanced linker techniques,
shared libraries, hardware optimization, and cross-compiler
techniques available on AIX for targeting many UNIX and PC
operating systems.
OpenDoc: Building Parts Today
Intermediate Joe McIntyre, AIX, OS/2
Chris Nelson, and
Jonathan Rossi
Three of IBM's "major OpenDoc dudes" guide you through the
development of component software using OpenDoc. Topics include: