DATA BASE : ALTR - Page: 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NUMBER 291-598 DATE 911022 CATEGORY WS00, WS20 TYPE Programming TITLE IBM OPERATING SYSTEM/2 VERSION 2.0 ABSTRACT Operating System/2 (R) (OS/2 (R)) Version 2.0 fulfills IBM's stated intent to deliver a high-quality, advanced function 32-bit OS/2 operating system. The ability to run DOS, Windows (1), and 16-bit Standard Edition (SE) and 32-bit OS/2 applications concurrently from a single operating system helps position OS/2 Version 2.0 as IBM's "integrating platform" for the industry. In addition, a simplified, yet powerful user interface with a graphical OS/2 2.0 installation procedure, an object-oriented OS/2 Workplace Shell, online contextual help, online reference, and tutorial provides enhanced ease-of-use and increased productivity. By fully utilizing current and emerging technologies such as networking, multimedia, and object-oriented programming environments, as well as supporting Intel 386 (2)SX (and higher) hardware platforms, OS/2 Version 2.0 protects customer investments, while positioning the customer and enterprise for the future. OS/2 Version 2.0 has National Language Support for 14 languages: Canadian French, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, United Kingdom English, United States English, and Universal English. Planned Availability Date: March 31, 1992. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. (2) Trademark of the Intel Corporation. PRODNO 84F7586 OS/2 Version 2.0 3.5-inch 10G2991 OS/2 Version 2.0 5.25-inch OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS o Provides the capability to run DOS, Windows, 16-bit SE and 32-bit applications concurrently from a single operating system o Provides operating system integrity protecting the kernel from applications and applications from each other o Fully utilizes the function provided by the 386SX microprocessor and higher-based personal computers o Offers usability enhancements provided by the OS/2 Workplace Shell, graphical installation, online tutorial, and online contextual help o Ready-to-use mini applications (applets) for productivity and entertainment o Provides device driver support for new and existing hardware devices, including many printers and plotters DESCRIPTION OS/2 2.0 is positioned by IBM as the "integrating platform" for the industry. The capability to run DOS, Windows and OS/2 1.3 SE applications concurrently rather than individually (separately) in terms of usability, integrity, and equal or better performance, makes OS/2 2.0 an excellent choice for 386SX and higher-based personal computers. PERFORMANCE: OS/2 2.0 performance is enhanced by improved file system drivers, a new flat memory model, the new Workplace Shell and improved 32-bit Procedures Language/2 REXX. These improvements provide a more productive user environment while increasing throughput. Performance considerations are addressed in the OS/2 2.0 Installation and Planning Guide. However, generally speaking the typical user can expect: o Equivalent or better 16-bit application performance than OS/2 1.3 SE o 32-bit application performance superior to 16-bit versions o DOS application performance equivalent to DOS 5.0 for single applications o Overall system performance better than OS/2 1.3. OS/2 SE 1.X applications that convert to 32-bit will experience performance benefits up to 45%. DOS APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY: OS/2 2.0 provides support to run up to 240 concurrent DOS sessions. These applications may be windowed or full screen, graphics or text, and execute in foreground or background. A cut and paste capability is provided to enable easy transfer of text or graphics between applications. Each DOS session will have greater than 630KB of memory, plus 32MB of Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) 4.0 memory and 16MB of Extended Memory Specification (XMS) memory available to the application. For applications written to the DOS Protect Mode Interface (DPMI) specification, up to 512MB of virtual memory can be allocated per application depending upon available disk space. The operating system is protected from each DOS application running in a Virtual DOS Session, and each Virtual DOS Session is protected from other applications. In this way, greater stability is achieved for the user; if one application fails, it does not take the entire system down. OS/2 2.0 provides the capability to boot a specific version of DOS (for example, PC DOS 5.0 or Digital Research DOS 6.0) in a Virtual DOS Session for applications that require a specific DOS version. The DOS properties function provides the capability to customize the Virtual DOS Session to the needs of the application, such as loading device drivers, performance tuning and version checking. The only DOS applications not supported are those requiring Virtual Control Program Interface (VCPI) and other non-DPMI DOS extenders, and highly timing-dependent applications such as realtime applications. WINDOWS APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY: OS/2 2.0 can run Windows 2.0 and 3.0 applications off the shelf, without any required modifications. With OS/2, these applications run with preemptive multitasking (instead of cooperative multitasking) enabling a smoother system operation. The operating system is protected from these applications and the applications from each other. Unrecoverable Application Errors (UAE) do not require a system reboot in the OS/2 2.0 environment. OS/2 2.0 provides the capability to start windows applications from the OS/2 Workplace end-user interface. The ability to move graphics or text between Windows, Presentation Manager (R) and DOS applications is supported through cut and paste. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is supported between Windows applications and between Windows and Presentation Manager applications. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) is supported between Windows applications running in the same Virtual DOS Session. The user also has the option of running Windows in a Virtual DOS Session. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. OS/2 SE 16-BIT APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY: OS/2 SE 1.X applications written to documented interfaces run unmodified on OS/2 2.0 with equal to, or better, performance. The performance benefits are derived from faster file systems and better memory management. MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION ENABLING: OS/2 2.0 has been designed to fully support the needs of multimedia applications that utilize multimedia extensions. Fast threads supply the necessary high speed task switching required by multimedia applications. The Data Stream Manager enables the integration of multiple data streams, such as audio, video, text and control sequences. Transparency Color Mapping allows the overlaying of images and capability to see through one. The Palette Manager provides applications with a high degree of color control, and the CD-ROM Virtual Device Driver enables the balanced use of the CD-ROM drive among Virtual DOS Session applications, OS/2 applications and Windows applications. 32-BIT APPLICATION ENABLING: OS/2 2.0 allows application developers to create applications that exploit the Intel 32-bit architecture. These capabilities include: o 32-bit instructions and data addressing o Flat memory model capable of supporting programs having address spaces as large as 512MB o Necessary interrupt and task switching managers to accommodate 32-bit save/restore operations o Enhanced 32-bit loader o Appropriate commands and utilities for application developers to use 32-bit programs. OS/2 2.0 includes support for the Intel 80387 floating point coprocessor and provides a high performance emulation mode when the 80387 is absent. PC MANUFACTURERS' INFORMATION: OS/2 2.0 has been designed to run unmodified on PC manufacturers' 386SX and higher hardware platforms. Information regarding systems tested will be provided via online data bases in the first quarter of 1992. NEW OS/2 WORKPLACE SHELL: The Workplace Shell implements the latest level of Common User Access (TM) (CUA (TM)). It is built on Presentation Manager and around the notion of objects, and represents a significant step forward in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Desktop. It is designed around a single container or interface to enable the user to manage multiple types of objects: o Programs o Files o Printers and drives (for example, devices). The OS/2 Workplace Shell significantly enhances the usability of OS/2 by providing a task-oriented, easily configurable environment that eliminates the need for users to learn a complex operating system environment. Each defined printer or attached drive is a separate icon. These icons can be arranged at will on the desktop or can be arranged in separate windows. The user interacts with these objects using a well-defined drag and drop protocol that enables easy manipulation of the object without the need for knowledge of files and directories. The Workplace Shell contains support that enables applications to be integrated with it. Actions on objects associated with the shell derives their behavior from the application, not the operating system. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. CLIENT/SERVER PLATFORM: The Workplace Shell enables utilization of the LAN environment. In conjunction with the appropriate network software products, OS/2 2.0 supports various network requestors simultaneously, such as IBM and Novell. The interfaces that allow developers to write network independent applications will be available from IBM. OS/2 2.0 supports remote IPL, with or without local media and, through its installable file system, provides the capability to support high performance server file systems. ENHANCED SYSTEM INSTALLATION: The new graphical install function provides an easy installation process through the use of colors, icons, progress indicator and status information. A tutorial is included for users unfamiliar with the mouse. A selective installation process enables the user to install only needed functions, thereby reducing fixed disk requirements. Two preselected install options are available. One installs preselected options appropriate for most users; a second option installs the entire system. Both of these preselected options reduce the number of selections required of the user during install. The new installation program is enabled to install OS/2 2.0 from any logical drive, including a LAN. It is further enabled to install remotely if the appropriate LAN server and client software are available. Installation options can be preselected via a "response file," which automatically answers any questions, enabling a user-friendly system installation. The installation facility registers with the Workplace Shell any DOS, Windows or OS/2 applications found on the fixed disk during installation, enabling application start-up by double clicking the pointing device on the respective icon. SYSTEMS APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE (R) ENVIRONMENT: OS/2 2.0 is the SAA (TM) environment for the workstation. It replaces OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.X. OS/2 2.0 fully implements the SAA Common Programming Interface (CPI) Presentation Interface, including extensions for CUA 91. Programs written in OS/2 C Set Version 1.0 can call the SAA Presentation Interface using the SAA-defined language bindings. OS/2 2.0 fully implements the SAA CPI Procedures Language Interface, Level 2. The Workplace Shell enables the object-based style of the enhanced SAA CUA architecture (CUA 91). (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PROCEDURES LANGUAGE/2 REXX: A new, 32-bit Procedures Language/2 REXX is included with OS/2 2.0. It is significantly faster than the previous 16-bit version shipped in OS/2 1.3 and includes online documentation. New REXX utilities functions provide better access to system services such as the Workplace Shell. NEW DEVICE SUPPORT: Many new hardware devices are supported. Refer to the SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT, MACHINE REQUIREMENTS section for a complete list. MINI APPLICATIONS (APPLETS): OS/2 2.0 contains ready-to-use, mini applications to fill the following user needs after initial installation: o Productivity - Enhanced Editor, Softerm Custom -- Terminal Emulator, Presentation Manager Chart, Calendar, Alarms, Note Pad, Calculator, Data Base, Spread Sheet, and Monthly and Daily Planner. o Entertainment - Presentation Manager Chess, Klondike -- Solitaire, Jigsaw, Cat and Mouse, Scramble, and Reversi. INFORMATION PRESENTATION FACILITY: The Information Presentation Facility (IPF) drives the OS/2 tutorial, the online contextual help, and other online information. The IPF has been enhanced, providing new functional capabilities and enhanced ease of use. More than one window can be displayed at a time, allowing users to selectively view related text and graphics. Users can bring information from multiple data bases into view by simply selecting hypertext links. With enhanced performance, users can quickly search across data bases for key words and phrases. Data is formatted dynamically as users move and resize windows. A master help index allows users to locate and retrieve information supporting the system from a single source. ENHANCED SUPPORT OFFERINGS: OS/2 BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (BBS): The IBM OS/2 BBS will be available at planned availability of OS/2 2.0. This service enables the user to electronically access OS/2 technical information, exchange messages with other OS/2 users, submit program defects to IBM, and receive information regarding the availability of fixes. Instructions for accessing the IBM OS/2 BBS are included on the Service/Support Information Card in the program package. POSITIONING OF FEE BASED OFFERINGS: The following fee based offerings are targeted to meet different customer requirements. OS/2 Support Line provides support for OS/2 2.X, as a low cost offering intended for individual users and small businesses. SystemXtra is targeted for customer technical coordinators and other designated focal points, providing support for OS/2 2.0 licensed program products (such as OS/2 2.0, Extended Services for OS/2, LAN Server 2.0). SystemXtra also provides single-point-of-contact support for software and hardware, defect and non-defect problems, with premium response within one hour. In addition, End User Support (EUS), a currently available service offering, provides assistance with problems and answers to questions about a variety of IBM and non-IBM hardware and software products, including both operating systems and application programs. This offering is targeted for the PC end user. Refer to Marketing Announcement 389-202, dated December 12, 1989. OS/2 SUPPORT LINE: The OS/2 Support Line offering provides one year of toll-free voice support and access to selected mini applications (applets). The OS/2 Support Line enhances IBM's entitled Program Services by providing assistance with customer problems including installation, setup, usage and "how to" questions. This offering provides assistance for currently supported versions of IBM's OS/2 Version 2.X Operating System only. Registered users will be notified regarding the availability of mini applications. This offering entitles the registered user to voice support via the toll-free 1-800-237-5511 telephone number from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the customer's time zone, in the continental United States. Licensed OS/2 customers considering the OS/2 Support Line offering may register for 60 days of the toll-free voice support at no charge. To register for this voice support trial period, mail the registration card portion of the Service/Support Information Card contained in the OS/2 2.0 program package to the preprinted address on the card. Customers may also register for the trial period by calling 1-800-237-5511. The 60-day trial period begins when the customer registers, either upon receipt of the card or the registration call at IBM. All registrants of the 60-day trial period will be mailed an OS/2 Support Line Agreement during the trial period. By purchasing OS/2 Support Line prior to the end of the 60-day trial period, the customer will receive uninterrupted voice support and instructions on how to access the mini-applications (applets). To purchase OS/2 Support Line the customer must sign and return the agreement to IBM with the annual fee of $129. Payment may be made by credit card, check or money order. Upon receipt of the signed agreement and annual fee, IBM will notify the registrant of the effective date of the agreement. Customers that do not wish to purchase OS/2 Support Line should not return the agreement to IBM and the trial period will be discontinued at the end of the 60-day period. The OS/2 Support Line offering will be available concurrently with the general availability of OS/2 2.0. SYSTEMXTRA FOR PERSONAL SYSTEMS: SystemXtra for Personal Systems is IBM's premier level of software service for currently supported versions of IBM's OS/2 2.0 licensed program products and selected other IBM licensed program products running on a Personal System/2 (R) or other eligible platform in a personal system environment. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SystemXtra for Personal Systems provides direct access to IBM's support structure via a toll-free telephone number (1-800-IBM-XTRA) (426-9872) or electronic facility (for customers with IBMLink authorization) for submission of problems or questions related to eligible Personal System products, including currently supported versions of IBM OS/2. IBM will provide premium response to SystemXtra customers, responding to all submissions within an hour of receipt by IBM SystemXtra personnel during normal business hours. Emergency support will be provided after hours on a call-out basis, within one hour. IBM specialists will answer questions, provide problem analysis and resolution assistance, and when applicable, coordinate hardware service for machines that are warranted or covered by IBM maintenance services. IBM will take ownership of problems and manage them through resolution. Refer to the SystemXtra for Personal Systems Marketing Announcement 391-173, dated October 22, 1991, for more detail. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS The following publications are available from IBM after general availability. To order, contact your IBM representative. ORDER TITLE NUMBER IBM Operating System/2 Information and Planning Guide G326-0160 Systems Application Architecture Common User Access Advanced Interface Design Guide SC26-4582 IBM Systems Application Architecture Common Programming Interface Dialog Reference SC26-4356 IBM Systems Application Architecture Common Programming Interface Presentation Reference SC26-4359 IBM Operating System/2 Adapter Interface (diskettes and publication) G68X-2300 IBM Operating System/2 Service Coordinator Guide G15F-2214 Procedures Language/2 REXX Users Guide S01F-0272 Procedures Language/2 REXX Reference S01F-0271 SCHEDULE The planned availability date is March 31, 1992. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The minimum hardware configuration for OS/2 Version 2.0 is as follows: o PS/2 (R), IBM Industrial Computer or selected personal computers with a 386SX or higher processor, 3MB of system memory and 15 to 30MB of fixed disk space available for the operating system, depending upon installation options selected. Information on non-IBM system configurations that have been tested will be available first quarter 1992. While OS/2 2.0 runs well in 3MB of system memory with a 40MB fixed disk in an entry scenario, IBM recommends at least 4MB of system memory with a 60MB fixed disk for use as a workstation client. Some application scenarios require greater amounts of memory and fixed disk storage. Refer to the IBM Operating System/2 Information and Planning Guide (G326-0160) for assistance in estimating total memory requirements. o Customers should consult documentation for their specific processor to determine available memory options and ordering information. o OS/2 2.0 will be shipped via CD-ROM with every PS/2 Ultimedia (TM) Model M57 SLC, IBM's new, integrated multimedia system. o The new PS/1 (TM) 386 SX Computer will be shipped preloaded with OS/2 2.0 in the Spring of 1992. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. In addition to a broad range of fixed disks, diskette drives, CD-ROMs, optical disk drives, adapter and display combinations and pointing devices, OS/2 2.0 provides device driver support for the following printers and plotters: OS/2 2.0 PRINTER SUPPORT: o Epson (3) Driver - Epson 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson AP-800 Color 48 elements -- 80 columns - Epson DFX-5000 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson DFX-8000 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson DLQ-2000 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson EPL-6000 Laser - Epson EX-1000 Color 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson EX-800 Color 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson FX-1000 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson FX-1050 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson FX-286e 9 pins -- 136 columns - Epson FX-850 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson GQ-3500 Laser - Epson GQ-5000 Laser - Epson JX-80 Color 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LP-1170 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LP-570 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LP-870 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-1010 24 pins -- 132 columns - Epson LQ-1050 (N9) 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-1050 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-1050 plus 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-1060 Color 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-2500 Color 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-2550 Color 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson LQ-400 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-500 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-510 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-550 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-850 (N9) 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-850 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-850 plus 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-860 Color 24 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LQ-950 (N9) 24 pins -- 110 columns - Epson LX-400 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LX-800 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LX-810 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson LX-850 9 pins -- 80 columns - Epson SQ-2500 24 nozzle Inkjet -- 136 columns - Epson SQ-2550 24 nozzle Inkjet -- 136 columns (3) Trademark of Seiko Epson Kabushiki Kaisha. - Epson SQ-850 24 pins -- 136 columns - Epson TLQ-4800 48 pins -- 143 columns - Epson TSQ-4800 48 nozzle Inkjet -- 143 columns - HP (4) Deskjet 500 - Panasonic KX-P1123 in Epson LQ-850 mode - Panasonic KX-P1124 in Epson LQ-2500 mode - Panasonic KX-P1124i in Epson LQ-2500 mode - Panasonic KX-P1180 in Epson FX-86e mode - Panasonic KX-P1191 in Epson FX-86e mode - Panasonic KX-P1624 in Epson LQ-2500 mode - Panasonic KX-P1654 in Epson LQ-1050 mode - Panasonic KX-P1695 in Epson FX-1050 mode - Panasonic KX-P2624 in Epson LQ-1050 mode o IBM 4019 Driver - LaserPrinter - LaserPrinter 10 - LaserPrinter 10L - LaserPrinter 5E - LaserPrinter 6 - LaserPrinter E o IBM 42XX Driver - IBM 2380 PPS II - IBM 2381 PPS II - IBM 2390 PPS II - IBM 2391 PPS II - 4201 Proprinter (R) - IBM 4201 Proprinter II - IBM 4201 Proprinter III - IBM 4202 Proprinter II XL - IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL - IBM 4202 Proprinter XL - IBM 4207 Proprinter X24 - IBM 4207 Proprinter X24E - IBM 4208 Proprinter XL24 - IBM 4208 Proprinter XL24E - IBM 4224 -- 01, 02, E3 - IBM 4224 -- C2 o IBM 52XX Driver - IBM 3816 -- 01D, 01S - 5202 Quietwriter (R) III - 5204 Quickwriter (R) o LaserJet Driver - Epson EPL-7000 - HP LaserJet (4) 2000 - HP LaserJet 500 Plus - HP LaserJet Classic - HP LaserJet IID - HP LaserJet IIP - HP LaserJet Plus - HP LaserJet Series II - IBM LaserPrinter - IBM LaserPrinter 10 - IBM LaserPrinter 10L - IBM LaserPrinter 5E - IBM LaserPrinter 6 - IBM LaserPrinter E - Kyocera F-1000A/F-1000 - Kyocera F-1800A/F-1800 - Kyocera F-2000A/F-2200S - Kyocera F-3000A/F-3000 - Kyocera F-5000A/F-5000 (4) Registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. - Kyocera F-800A/F-800 - Kyocera F-820 - Panasonic KX-P4420 - Panasonic KX-P4450 - Panasonic KX-P4450i o PostScript (5) Driver - AST TurboLaser - Agfa Matrix ChromaScript v51.8 - Agfa Compugraphic 9400PS v49.3 - Agfa Compugraphic 400PS - Apple (6) LaserWriter - Apple LaserWriter II NT - Apple LaserWriter II NTX - Apple LaserWriter Plus - Apple LaserWriter Plus v42.2 - Dataproducts LZR 1260 v47.0 - Dataproducts LZR-2665 - Digital LN03R ScriptPrinter - Digital LPS PrintServer 40 - EPSON EPL-7500 v52.3 - Generic PostScript Printer - HP LaserJet IID PS v52.2 - HP LaserJet III PS v52.2 - HP LaserJet IIID PS v52.2 - HP LaserJet IIIP PS v52.2 - HP LaserJet IIISi PS v52.3 - HP LaserJet IIP PS v52.2 - IBM 4019 v52.1 (17 Fonts) - IBM 4019 v52.1 (39 Fonts) - IBM 4029 v52.1 300 (17 Fonts) - IBM 4029 v52.1 300 (39 Fonts) - IBM 4029 v52.1 600 (17 Fonts) - IBM 4029 v52.1 600 (39 Fonts) - IBM 4216-031 v51.4 SheetFeed - IBM Personal Page Printer II-30 - IBM Personal Page Printer II-31 - IBM Personal Pageprinter - Kyocera P-2000 - Kyocera Q-8010 - Linotronic 100 v38.0 - Linotronic 100 v42.5 - Linotronic 200 v47.1 - Linotronic 200 v49.3 - Linotronic 300 v47.0 - Linotronic 300 v47.1 - Linotronic 300 v49.3 - Linotronic 500 v49.3 - NEC Colormate PS v51.9 - NEC LC-890 - NEC Silentwrite LC 890XL v50.5 - NEC Silentwriter2 290 v52.0 - NEC Silentwriter2 Model 90 v52.2 - Olivetti LP 5000 - Panasonic KX-P4455 - Phaser Card v1.1 - QMS ColorScript 100 - QMS ColorScript 100 Model 10 - QMS ColorScript 100 Model 30 - QMS IS X320T - QMS-PS 1500 - QMS-PS 2000 - QMS-PS 2200 - QMS-PS 2210 - QMS-PS 2210 v51.0 - QMS-PS 2220 - QMS-PS 410 - QMS-PS 800 - QMS-PS 800 Plus (5) Registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. (6) Trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. - QMS-PS 800 Plus v46.1 - QMS-PS 800 v46.1 - QMS-PS 810 - QMS-PS 810 Turbo - QMS-PS 815 - QMS-PS 820 - QMS-PS 820 Turbo - QMS-PS 825 - Qume ScripTEN - Seiko ColorPoint PS Model 04 - Seiko ColorPoint PS Model 14 - Silentwriter LC 890 v47.0 - Silentwriter LC 890XL v50.5 - Silentwriter2 290 v52.0 - Silentwriter2 Model 90 v52.2 - TI OmniLaser 2108 - TI OmniLaser 2115 - TI microLaser PS17 v.52.1 - TI microLaser PS35 v.52.1 - Tektronix 4693DX Postscript v1.1 - Varityper VT-600 - Wang LCS15 - Wang LCS15 FontPlus o SMGXPJET Driver - Paintjet - Paintjet XL o Plotters - HP 7470A Plotter - HP 7475A Plotter - HP 7550A Plotter - HP 7580A Plotter - HP 7580B Plotter - HP 7585A Plotter - HP 7585B Plotter - HP 7586B Plotter - HP ColorPro - HP DraftMaster I - HP DraftMaster II - HP DraftPro - IBM 6180 Plotter - IBM 6182 Plotter - IBM 6184 Plotter - IBM 6186-1 Plotter - IBM 6186-2 Plotter - IBM 7371 Plotter - IBM 7372 Plotter - IBM 7374 Plotter - IBM 7375-1 Plotter - IBM 7375-2 Plotter Printers not listed above may be supported if there is an emulation mode such as HP PCL. All other printers have limited support that allows printing of simple textual data. SUPPORTED HARDWARE FOR FAMILY APPLICATIONS: Assuming there is sufficient memory, display and other appropriate hardware, a family application can run on all the system units supported by the Operating System/2 Version 1.X and IBM Disk Operating System Version 3.30, 4.00, or 5.00. Family applications are created by using the Family Application Programming Interface of OS/2 and utilities supplied in the IBM OS/2 2.0 Developers Workbench, the OS/2 2.0 Toolkit or the IBM Workframe/2 program products. COMPATIBILITY: Refer to the DESCRIPTION section for compatibility and performance information. PLANNING INFORMATION PACKAGING: The IBM Operating System/2 Version 2.0 product package contains: o License Information booklet o Program License Agreement booklet o Proof of License o Diskettes containing the IBM Operating System/2 Version 2.0 machine-readable information and device drivers. Program number 84F7586 contains 1.44MB, 3.5-inch diskettes. Program number 10G2992 contains 1.2MB, 5.25-inch diskettes. o Each of the following: - OS/2 2.0 Overview Manual - OS/2 2.0 Installation Guide - Registration Card - Change of Address Card - Publication Order Form (Keyboards and Codepages Manual, and Command Reference Manual available for a fee) - Service/Support Information Card - Quick Reference (fold-out card with default install instructions) - Electronic Device Driver Distribution Mechanism (EDDDM) pamphlet. The separate Documentation Only package for IBM Operating System/2 Version 2.0 (10G2993) includes the following publications: o OS/2 2.0 Overview Manual o OS/2 2.0 Installation Guide o Publication Order Form (Keyboards and Codepages Manual, Command Reference Manual available for a fee) o Service/Support Information Card o Quick Reference (fold out card with default install instructions) o Electronic Device Driver Distribution Mechanism (EDDDM) Pamphlet. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Unless a later date is specified, orders entered prior to March 31, 1991, will be assigned a schedule date of April 10, 1992. Shipment of orders will commence on March 31, 1992. Orders entered after March 31, 1992, will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday following the week of order entry, or as soon thereafter as supply permits. To order the program in this announcement for order type, specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program name, media and quantity. Order Type Feature Part Number Number Number Program Name Media 5871-AAA 2267 84F7586 OS/2 Version 2.0 3.5-inch 5871-AAA 2268 10G2991 OS/2 Version 2.0 5.25-inch 5872-AAA 2429 10G6305 OS/2 2.0 Additional License with Certificate 5782-AAA 2430 10G6306 OS/2 2.0 Additional License without Certificate 5876-AAA 2431 10G2993 OS/2 2.0 Documentation Only 5873-AAA 2432 10G5999 Upgrade DOS/OS/2 to OS/2 2.0 3.5-inch 5873-AAA 2433 10G6000 Upgrade DOS OS/2 to OS/2 2.0 5.25-inch 5874-AAA 2434 10G6307 AL Upgrade DOS OS/2 to OS/2 2.0 with Certificate 5874-AAA 2435 10G6308 AL Upgrade DOS OS/2 to OS/2 2.0 without Certificate The available order types are as follows: o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation. o Additional License Copies -- authorization for the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the program diskette and documentation. There are two ways to receive authorization to copy. Receipt of the invoice authorizes the customer to make the Additional License Copy. The ICA must be in effect. The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of Additional License certificate, in which case the ICA is not required. Additional License Copies can be obtained through an authorized remarketer. o Documentation -- separate documentation without program diskettes. o Program Package Upgrade -- program diskette with documentation. o Additional License Copy Upgrade -- authorization for the customer who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program diskette and documentation. Receipt of the invoice authorizes the customer to make the Additional License Copy upgrade. The ICA must be in effect. The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of Additional License Upgrade certificate, in which case the ICA is not required. Additional License Copy Upgrades can be obtained through an authorized remarketer. IBM EDUCATION FULFILLMENT CENTER: The announced program is eligible to be ordered through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center. Please note that availability through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center may not coincide with the program availability dates noted in other sections of this document. The IBM Education Fulfillment Center is the order processing location for selected personal computers and related hardware/software for eligible education end users. PROGRAM UPGRADE The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of OS/2 Version 1.X and DOS to obtain the new function for a program upgrade charge. The program upgrade to OS/2 Version 2.0 is available from March 31, 1992. Orders will be accepted now. These upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to market IBM Authorized Advanced Products. Customers may also order upgrades through the IBM branch office using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program US Upgrade and Certification Order Form included with this announcement. To receive program package upgrades at a discount, the ICA and a volume discount addendum with the appropriate volume discount exhibit must be in effect. The order may only be placed through the IBM branch office using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program US Upgrade and Certification Order Form included with this announcement. To receive additional license upgrades at a discount, the ICA and a volume discount addendum with the appropriate volume discount exhibit must be in effect. The total quantity of upgrades acquired for a specific program may not exceed the total quantity of program packages and additional licenses previously acquired for that program. Proof of License for upgrade eligibility for additional license upgrades is a copy of the invoice. Additional license upgrades can be entered through the branch office using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program US Upgrade and Certification Order Form included in this announcement, or ordered through an authorized remarketer. TERMS AND CONDITIONS LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement (ICA). A copy of the agreement is included in the program package. ADDITIONAL LICENSE: The ICA must be in effect, or a Proof of Additional License certificate must be acquired. LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: Yes. Media: Three months. Additional licenses: Yes. Media: Not applicable. PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service will be available through March 31, 1994. The Statement of Service section in the License Information booklet included in the program package describes this service. IBM does not guarantee service results or represent or warrant that all errors or program defects will be corrected. Instructions for reporting problems to IBM are included in the program publications. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION: Yes. VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and conditions of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) and the Exhibit for Personal Computer/System Programs. The program in this announcement is included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs. It may be added to the applicable category in the space provided on the Eligible Program List. Program packages are included in Category A under 5871-AAA. Additional licenses are included in Category A under 5872-AAA. Program package upgrades and additional licenses upgrades are included in Category B and are eligible for volume discounting based on the commitment in Category A. TESTING PERIOD: Two months for up to three licenses. The IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect. NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee (NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education Allowance Attachment . The NELF, which represents a 30% discount from the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or allowance. CHARGES OS/2 VERSION 2.0 PROGRAM PART ONE-TIME UPGRADE NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE CHARGE 84F7586 Program Package 3.5-inch $ 195 10G5999 Upgrade from DOS/OS/2 $ 149 10G2991 Program Package 5.25-inch 195 10G6000 Upgrade from DOS/OS/2 149 10G2993 Documentation Only 15 10G6305 Additional Licenses with Certificate 149 10G6306 Additional Licenses without Certificate 149 10G6307 Additional License Upgrade from DOS/OS/2 with Certificate 99 10G6308 Additional License Upgrade from DOS/OS/2 without Certificate 99 ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program package. One copy may be made for each additional license ordered. PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE: A program upgrade charge will apply for upgrades from DOS 3.X, DOS 4.X, DOS 5.0, and Operating System/2 Version 1.X. - - - E N D O F P R I N T O U T - - -