It has come to our attention that many Internet users outside North America are trying to order "Lotus Smartsuite 96 for OS/2 Warp" without success.
That's because, outside North America, you should ask for "Lotus WordPro 96 for OS/2 Warp" (which includes Freelance Graphics 96 for OS/2 Warp).
Full details on availability outside North America of the Lotus desktop applications for OS/2 Warp can be found at...
http://www.lotus.com/smartsuite/os2.
In most countries, Lotus WordPro 96 for OS/2 Warp and Lotus Freelance Graphics 96 for OS/2 Warp are now shipping.
The latest enhancement to OS/2 Warp Server, the IBM Networks Primary Logon Client for Windows NT, is now freely downloadable via the web at: http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp-server/clients/clifnt.htm and shortly it will be accessible through Software Choice at: http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/swchoice
While the software itself is freely downloadable, its use requires licensing of a UBF (Use Based Feature) for each user that accesses Warp Server with it. Please contact an IBM representative or business partner with any questions concerning licensing, upgrade protection, or Software Choice.
Description
The IBM Networks Primary Logon Client for Windows NT is an add-on to the Microsoft Windows NT Network function and enables users to logon and go through the authentication process directly on locations that include IBM OS/2 Warp Server domains, DCE Cells, and Windows NT systems. It also provides to the Windows NT system all of the OS/2 Warp Server client functions, such as:
For Windows NT system users accessing DCE Cells, the IBM Networks Primary Logon Client for Windows NT can support a user's home directory being automatically connected after the user successfully logs on and goes through the authentication process.
Prerequisites
You must have the following prerequisite components installed on your Windows NT system before you can install the IBM Networks Client:
Please be advised that the limited complementary telephone support for OS/2 Warp 4 is no longer available. This limited telephone support had been provided only to individual users of OS/2 Warp 4, to provide support only to a certain installed level described in the "Service and Support" card contained in the OS/2 Warp 4 package. OS/2 Warp 4 is the only IBM software product that had this limited complementary support available.
All telephone support from IBM for OS/2 Warp 4 is fee-based at this point. However, complementary support is still available through the World Wide Web at http://ps.software.ibm.com.
If you have any questions about this change you may contact IBM Software Support at 800/992-4777.
AUSTIN, TX (May 7, 1997) - IBM and Lotus Development Corp. today announced that Domino.Action and Domino.Merchant, Lotus' Domino web server-based business solution frameworks for site creation and Internet commerce, will now be available to OS/2 Warp customers. Domino.Action, which is bundled with the server, provides a solution for designing, creating and maintaining an electronic presence, either on the public Internet, or on a private intranet. Domino.Merchant is designed for easy customization and provides corporate developers and Lotus Business Partners with an inexpensive cost-effective platform for building industry-specific commerce applications.
"The availability of Domino.Action and Domino.Merchant for OS/2 will enable many of IBM and Lotus's largest and most sophisticated customers to take advantage of Domino's Web collaboration functionality very quickly and easily," said Keith McCall, director, Lotus Domino.Applications. "Once these customers have established intranet sites that leverage Domino.Action, they will be able to extend those sites with the commerce capabilities of Domino.Merchant for OS/2. We're certain that this integrated package will be very appealing for organizations that want manageable, cost-efficient solutions for key Web-based business processes and activities."
"The announcement of Domino.Action and Domino.Merchant for OS/2 Warp continues on the successful IBM and Lotus tradition of delivering powerful business solutions to our customers," said Michael Lawrie, general manager, IBM Personal Software Products division. "With a large installed base of OS/2 servers worldwide, Lotus is extending its reach to a large and diverse customer base. OS/2 Warp, together with Domino, is a compelling solution for creating a presence on the Web and conducting e-business."
Powerful Tools for On-line Store Building and Management
Domino.Action and Domino.Merchant are based on Lotus Domino, the critically-acclaimed groupware and e-mail server for the Internet. They are part of the Domino.Applications family of products that allow organizations to create intranets and Internet sites and extend the functionality of those sites with practical, easy-to-use business solutions.
Domino.Action provides the solution for designing, creating and maintaining an electronic presence, either on the public Internet or on a private intranet. Domino.Action is designed to get a companies started in the standards-based world of the Web as quickly and easily as possible -- and to help companies grow their site in an orderly and manageable fashion.
Domino.Action includes the site creator application for selecting and configuring the key elements of your Web site or intranet, and templates for creating applications such as: the homepage; an about-the-company section; a press release library; job postings; customer feedback; policies and procedures manuals; discussions, and visitor registration.
Domino.Merchant provides customers with the ability to perform online sales and marketing activities ranging from registering site visitors and delivering information on demand, to maintaining a catalogue, and accepting orders. In addition, it adds value to sites created with other Web site tools by providing an easy, template-based commerce module that is highly customizable through Domino's application development capabilities. Domino.Merchant generates statistics to track customer interest in particular product lines and logs the collected data in Domino or relational databases for analysis.
Domino.Merchant leverages Domino's security features at many different levels to protect sensitive information. User access is controlled through Domino's security model. The Domino.Merchant administrator, through the user directory, can create and assign users to roles which define their access to the Domino applications. This prevents unauthorized users from editing content on a Domino.Merchant Web site.
The trial version of Domino.Merchant and Domino.Action for OS/2 will be available within the next two weeks for download on the Domino.Applications Web site at http://www.net.lotus.com.
About IBM and OS/2 Warp
IBM is the largest software company in the world and is the home of the OS/2 Warp family of products. OS/2 Warp is the ideal operating system solution for today's network computing environments, offering customers a true cross-platform business solution. The OS/2 Warp family of products deliver on the promise of network computing and can include features such as Internet/intranet connectivity, integrated Java support and dependable systems management. The OS/2 Warp operating system is the foundation for this broad family of products, which includes OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server, OS/2 Warp Server SMP and the Directory and Security Server for OS/2, one of the IBM Software Servers.
About Lotus and Domino
Lotus Domino 4.5 is an applications and messaging server with an integrated set of services that make possible a broad range of secure, interactive business solutions for the Internet and intranets. With Domino, businesses may rapidly build, deploy and manage applications which engage coworkers, partners and customers in on-line collaboration and coordination of critical business activities.
Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is a subsidiary of IBM Corporation. Lotus offers high-quality software products and services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allow users to access and communicate information in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. Lotus now markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous professional consulting, support and education services through the Lotus Service Group.
Lotus is a registered trademark and Domino, Domino.Action and Domino.Merchant are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
EDITOR'S NOTE: All Lotus news releases are available on the Internet, via the Lotus Development Corp. Home Page at http://www.Lotus.com. This release can also be found at http://www.domino.lotus.com. The Lotus Home Page is an easy way to find information about Lotus and its business partners' products and services.
A copy of this release and other company information is also available via fax by dialing 800/57-LOTUS within the U.S. and Canada or 201/946-2336 outside the U.S. and Canada.
