----------------------------------------------- - Price Information and Options for OS/2 2.1. - ----------------------------------------------- The OS/2 2.1 announcement date is May 18, 1993. General availability is June 14, 1993. Beginning May 18, 1993 customers may order OS/2 2.1 through (800)-3-IBMOS2 , however, no products will be shipped until June 14, 1993. OS/2 2.1 PROMOTION (June 14 - September 14, 1993) Base Price Upgrade OS/2 Net Media From IBM 800 Number Rebate Coupon OS/2 Upgrade ---------- ------------------- ----------- ------------ Diskettes $ 119.00 $ 30.00 $ 89.00 CD-ROM $ 99.00 $ 30.00 $ 69.00 A/L* $ 79.00 $ 10.00 $ 69.00 OS/2 2.1 STANDARD PRICES (After September 14, 1993) New License Upgrade Media From IBM 800 Number From IBM 800 Number ---------- ------------------- ------------------- Diskettes $ 225.00 $ 179.00 CD-ROM $ 199.99 $ 155.00 A/L* $ 179.00 $ 135.00 * Additional License (Right to copy) NOTES: 1. All prices include $10.00 Shipping & Handling 2. $30.00 Rebate coupon redeemable with Proof of Purchase of prior version of OS/2 and purchase of OS/2 2.1. 3. $10.00 Rebate coupon redeemable with Proof of Purchase of prior version of OS/2 and purchase of OS/2 2.1 additional licence. 4. Upgrade rebates are available ONLY to previous owners of OS/2, and do not apply to PC-DOS owners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- IBM OS/2 2.1, DEVELOPER'S TOOLKIT FOR OS/2 2.1, IBM OS/2 ONLINE BOOK COLLECTION ABSTRACT OS/2 (R) 2.1 fulfills IBM's stated intent to deliver an enhanced OS/2 32-bit operating system. It includes support for Windows (1) 3.1 applications, a new 32-bit graphics engine, 256-color XGA (R) and Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) device drivers, support for high-speed printers and popular CD-ROM drives. OS/2 2.1 is enabled to support the emerging technologies of mobile computers, pen-based systems and multimedia. Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (TM) (MMPM/2) is included with this OS/2 offering and adds enhanced audio, basic image and software motion video playback capabilities for users of OS/2. The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 contains bindings, tools, sample programs and documentation to assist the OS/2 software developer. The Multimedia Presentation Manager (R) Toolkit/2 (MMPMTK/2) allows developers to take advantage of MMPM/2 function. The OS/2 Online Book Collection contains over 100 softcopy manuals delivered on CD-ROM with the Library Reader (TM). Planned Availability Date: June 14, 1993. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. IN BRIEF . . . o Runs OS/2, Windows -- including 3.1 and DOS applications concurrently on a single display o Provides a new 32-bit graphics engine and additional 256-color XGA and SVGA drivers for most displays. o Enabled to support mobile computers with Advanced Power Management to extend battery life and support for Personal Computer Memory Card International (PCMCIA) specifications -- the new standard for credit-card sized hardware options o MMPM/2 provides enhanced quality of information and communication, easily accommodates new functions, devices and multimedia data o The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 contains tools and documentation, including multimedia, to assist the OS/2 2.1 application developer o OS/2 Online Book Collection provides over 100 manuals on a CD-ROM with the IBM Library Reader o OS/2 2.1 includes support for more than 260 printers, including the newest, high-speed printers OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION OS/2 2.1 provides all the benefits of OS/2 2.0 and goes further by delivering industry-standard device support, compliance with industry standards, enhanced standing as a premier client, and enhanced support for OS/2, DOS and Windows programs, now updated to include Windows 3.1 and multimedia programs. All the new features are delivered on top of a stable, mature platform "fit and finished" over time and in direct response to customer needs. Two widespread beta tests of OS/2 2.1 provided customer and software developer feedback into the development process. As the number of industry awards continues to multiply, and as customers, the press, consultants and industry analysts generate new praise for OS/2, it is clear that the market is ready for OS/2 2.1. WINDOWS 3.1 APPLICATIONS SUPPORT The OS/2 2.1 product provides a single environment from which the broadest range of PC applications -- OS/2, DOS, and Windows -- can be used and displayed simultaneously. Under OS/2 2.1, users now can run Windows 3.1 standard-mode applications, including Windows multimedia applications, and major enhanced-mode applications; i.e., Mathematica and OmniPage Professional, not requiring a specific type of device driver called a VxD. Performance is comparable to that of native Windows 3.1. Windows programs also benefit from the inherent protection provided by OS/2. Other enhancements in WIN-OS/2 (TM) include: o The ability to start OS/2 and DOS applications from within a Windows application o A new WIN-OS/2 Setup object allowing global configuration of all WIN-OS/2 sessions in the System Setup folder o Improved performance of cut-and-paste operations o Improved performance of Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) o Addition of the Level 2.5 Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts providing an improved level of function and performance; True Type fonts are included as well. If users choose to install WIN-OS/, they also have the option of installing this portion of the OS/2 2.1 code on a drive other than the default drive. Since WIN-OS2 enabling requires about 8MB of space on the hard disk, this feature provides flexibility for users with limited disk space. WIN-OS/2 also has been enhanced in OS/2 2.1 to include the Windows 3.1 File Manager, the Windows 3.1 printer and display device drivers, and most Windows 3.1 accessories, including the following: o Calculator o Calendar o Character map o Media player o Notepad o Object packager o Paintbrush o Sound recorder o Write o Clock o Cardfile. OS/2 2.1 provides support for Windows applications with Object-Linking-and Embedding (OLE) capabilities if they run in the same WIN-OS/2 session. (The Windows Write and Paintbrush accessories delivered with WIN-OS2 are OLE-enabled). Users with limited disk space are given the option of installing the WIN-OS2 3.1 accessories. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. THE WORKPLACE SHELL (TM) In 1992, the availability of OS/2 2.0 set the standard for ease-of-use in the personal computer industry. In response to user requirements, the object-oriented Workplace Shell implemented in OS/2 2.0 is fine-tuned even further in OS/2 2.1. o The icon representing a folder object is used for all DOS, Windows and OS/2 program groups. These new container objects are created automatically when users choose to migrate their DOS, Windows and OS/2 programs. o The migration facility is improved so that users migrating from DOS, Windows, or OS/2 can retain their previous application environments with minimal manual intervention. The migration database now includes nearly 500 applications. o The Settings notebook menu page is enhanced to support drag and drop. o The visual appearance of notebooks is improved. o New graphic bitmaps are added to use as backgrounds for folders. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 32-BIT DISPLAY DEVICE DRIVERS OS/2 2.1 now includes 32-bit device drivers for SVGA, 8514/A, XGA, XGA-2 and VGA display adapters. The new SVGA display device drivers support the most popular chipsets in the industry (Headland, ATI, Cirrus Logic, Trident, Tseng, Western Digital, and IBM). The SVGA, XGA, XGA-2 and 8514/A drivers support sessions running in the background and foreground, in full-screen and seamless modes, at resolutions of up to 1024x768, with support for up to 256 colors. Because of its design, OS/2 2.1 is enabled for new display device drivers to be added as they become available from IBM or third parties. IBM also is working with the manufacturers of other leading display adapters and independent software vendors to ensure that the accelerated display functions, such as those implemented on the S3 805 and 926 chipsets, are exploited under OS/2 2.1. These drivers will be distributed on bulletin board systems as they become available. SUPPORT FOR NEW PRINTERS OS/2 2.1 includes support for more than 260 printers, including the newest, high-speed printers, such as the following: o HP Laserjet 4 o HP Deskjet 500 Series o HP Deskjet 550 Series o Epson and compatibles o Laserjet compatibles o PostScript printers. IBM has worked closely with leaders in the industry to make sure that OS/2 2.1 printer drivers are available. Installation of printer drivers is now easier to do. Users can modify the priority of jobs in the spooler in order to optimize printing performance. 32-BIT GRAPHICS ENGINE OS/2 2.1 delivers a 32-bit graphics engine that helps to improve the performance of 32-bit applications and display drivers. The Palette Manager, a transparent color mapping capability, and a pixel translation capability are new functions available to the application developer. Using the Palette Manager, applications have access to more than 256 colors to provide clearer and brighter images. Transparent color mapping allows one application to superimpose one image on another. Pixel translation enables high-speed color changes, shading and image brightening. Under OS/2 2.1, the 64K segment limitation is removed, and applications have access to up to 65,636 bitmap handles and up to 16,384 device context handles. These improvements result in productivity gains for application developers. 32-BIT MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (MMPM/2) Version 1.1 is now a separately installed feature packaged with OS/2 2.1. MMPM/2 enhances the functionality of the OS/2 system by adding digital and CD audio and software motion video playback capabilities (without additional hardware), which can be combined with traditional text and graphics. MMPM/2 takes advantage of the features of OS/2, including the ability to run multiple tasks concurrently, which is essential for synchronizing multiple data streams. And, the flat memory model implemented in OS/2 is key in handling multimedia data objects that can be many megabytes in size. Multimedia applications written to the Media Control Interface specification can rely on OS/2 2.1 to manage sharing of hardware devices. MMPM/2 supports the RIFF WAVE, INDEO, AVI, CD/DA and CD/XA industry-standard file formats and includes device drivers for leading audio adapters: o Creative Labs' family of SoundBlaster cards o Media Vision's ProAudio Spectrum 16 card o IBM's Capture and Playback Adapter (M-ACPA) card. Several new user interfaces are included as part of the MMPM/2 enhancement to OS/2 2.1: o A CD Player allowing standard audio CDs to be played on a personal computer. o A Digital Video Player allowing INDEO and Ultimotion digital video files to be displayed on a personal computer. o A Digital Audio Player allowing digitally recorded audio to be played back through a supported audio adapter. o System sounds and alerts for users of OS/2 2.1. o Lotus 1-2-3 and Excel macros, allowing users to annotate their spreadsheets with audio. o Multimedia enhancements to the REXX procedural language. The OS/2 2.1 product delivered on CD ROM also contains a collection of multimedia data files. ENHANCEMENTS FOR MOBILE COMPUTERS OS/2 2.1 supports the Level 2.0 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) specification for credit-card-sized adapter cards, such as memory, I/O devices, modems and LAN adapters. These adapter cards come with their own device drivers and configuration software and can be inserted or removed while the computer is powered on. OS/2 2.1 is enabled to support cards (memory, hardfiles, and communications) complying with Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the PCMCIA specification. OS/2 2.1 also complies with the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification, which reduces a personal computer's consumption of power and extends the life of the battery. This support is enabled automatically when OS/2 2.1 is installed on a system supporting the APM standard, and an APM object is displayed on the OS/2 Desktop. The implementation of a larger cursor in OS/2 2.1 than in OS/2 2.0 improves the visibility of the cursor on the screen for users of LCD displays. ENHANCED CD-ROM DRIVE SUPPORT OS/2 2.1 now can be installed from a CD-ROM drive, which saves time and improves the ease of installing the system. If a CD-ROM drive is attached to the system, a CD-ROM object will be displayed in the Drives folder. OS/2 2.1 supports SCSI-based CD-ROM drives, including Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi, IBM, Pioneer, Texel and NEC in combination with the most popular SCSI-based adapter drivers (Adaptec, Future Domain, IBM, DPT). The "pluggable" design enables additional SCSI and non-SCSI drives to be installed. OTHER OS/2 2.1 ENHANCEMENTS o The problem debugging facilities in OS/2 2.1 are enhanced to include the ability to log trap screens to the hardfile and initiate process-level dumps. Documentation is available on request. o OS/2 2.1 includes changes to exploit Intel's new Pentium chip. The first phase of this exploitation improves the performance of DOS sessions through the use of virtual mode extensions. o Each DOS session under OS/2 2.1 is now able to run DOS and Windows programs written to comply with the Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions (MSCDEX). OS/2 automatically handles the interface to the CD ROM drive so there is no longer a need to install an MSCDEX device driver. o OS/2 2.1 now supports a separate AUTOEXEC.BAT file for each DOS session. o OS/2 2.1 is enhanced to run as an excellent client when attached to an AS/400 (R) server using the PC Support Version 2, Release 3 product. o For users who prefer a hardcopy manual, the OS/2 2.1 USING THE OPERATING SYSTEM manual has been expanded to include most of the information available online and also to provide useful tips and techniques for using the system. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. OS/2 ONLINE BOOK COLLECTION The OS/2 Online Book Collection is a collection of over 100 OS/2-based product manuals, "white papers" and product-related publications delivered on a CD-ROM. These publications are valued at more than $1,000 if purchased separately. The books are organized into easy-to-use bookshelves with IBM Library Readers for viewing under OS/2 or DOS. The Library Readers are powerful search and retrieval tools allowing fast, easy access to information. The CD-ROM also contains tools for fast transfer and storage on VM or MVS-based host computers for use with separately available BookManager (R) READ/VM or READ/CMS programs. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. DEVELOPERS TOOLKIT FOR OS/2 2.1 These build, resource, MMPM/2 and PM tools, as well as the System Object Module (SOM) precompiler, can be integrated with IBM WorkFrame/2, and are designed specifically to enhance productivity as follows: o Create and modify dialog boxes for use with PM programs o Create and modify fonts for use with PM programs o Create and modify icons, bit-maps and pointers for use with PM programs o Create .HLP files for panels, or viewable .INF files from tagged files o Create binary files from resource editor files, making the resources (dialog boxes, fonts, icons, bit maps and pointers) available to the application o Access and create classes of objects o Convert an error, help and prompt or general text information file to a binary format for display at runtime o Convert MIDI files from format one to format zero. Definitions of OS/2 2.1 and MMPM/2 API are provided in the C language headers and MASM include files that allow the creation of OS/2 2.0, OS/2 2.1 and MMPM/2 applications, subsystems and device drivers. The sample programs included with the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 and MMPMTK/2 demonstrate how the APIs are used, and can be used as models for the application being developed, to help speed the development process. Using the hypertext link facilities in IPF along with the online API documentation, the user can quickly find needed information. In addition, API statements can be copied directly into the user's program by "cutting and pasting" from the online documentation to the user's editor. INVESTMENT PROTECTION -- APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY OS/2 2.1 protects the customers investment in existing DOS and Windows applications by providing the capability for them to run simultaneously and seamlessly with OS/2 16 and 32-bit applications on the same display. The customer can continue to run his existing applications while upgrading to advanced 32-bit OS/2 applications. GROWTH ENABLEMENT -- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENABLED OS/2 2.1 has been enhanced to support Mobile computers, Pen based systems and multimedia applications, the latest industry directions. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS The following publications may be ordered from IBM immediately after availability. To order, contact your IBM representative, IBM Authorized Dealer or call 800-426-7282. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER OS/2 2.1 Command Reference S71G-4112 71G4112 OS/2 2.1 Keyboards and Code Pages S71G-4113 71G4113 OS/2 2.1 Bi-Directional Manual S71G-4114 71G4114 MMPM/2 Application Program Guide V1.1 S71G-2221 71G2221 MMPM/2 Programming Reference V1.1 S71G-2222 71G2222 MMPM/2 Subsystem Developer's Guide V1.1 S71G-2223 71G2223 TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The minimum hardware configuration for OS/2 2.1 is as follows: PS/2 (R), IBM Industrial Computer, PS/1 (R), PS/ValuePoint (TM) or selected non-IBM personal computer with a 386-SX or compatible or higher processor, 4MB system memory and a hard disk with 20MB to 40MB free space available to the operating system depending upon installation options selected. IBM recommends 6MB or greater system memory and an 80MB or greater hard disk for many application scenarios. In addition OS/2 2.1 supports a broad range of hard disks, diskette drives, adapter and display combinations, pointing devices, printers, CD-ROM drives, optical drives and portable computers. The hardware configuration for the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 is as follows: Installation of the MMPMTK/2 portion of the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 and/or additional kernel debug version support (OS/2 2.0, 2.00.1 Preload, 2.00.1 Preload Backup or 2.0 Service Pak) requires an OS/2 supported CD-ROM drive. Diskette installation is unnecessary if CD-ROM installation is performed. Diskette installation will only install kernel debugger for OS/2 2.1 and non-MMPMTK/2 portions of the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Programming Requirements for the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1: Software building with the Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 is supported on both OS/2 2.0 and OS/2 2.1. Some function is restricted for applications running on OS/2 2.0. PLANNING INFORMATION PACKAGING: The OS/2 2.1 product package contains: o OS/2 2.1 License information booklet o Program License Agreement o Diskettes containing the OS/2 2.1 machine-readable information, device drivers and fonts. - Program number 61G0900 and 61G0902 contain 1.44MB, 3.5-inch diskettes. - Program number 61G0901 and 61G0903 contain 1.2MB, 5.25-inch diskettes. - Program number 61G0904 and 71G1877 contain 1.2MB 5.25-inch and 1.44 3.25-inch installation diskettes and a CD-ROM o Diskettes containing the MMPM/2 1.1 machine-readable information o Each of the following: - Installation Guide - Using OS/2 2.1 (Command Reference information is online) - OS/2 2.1 Book Catalog - Quick Reference Card - OS/2 2.1 Registration Card - Read-Me Errata sheet - Various related product brochures. The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 contains the following: o License Information Booklet o Program License Agreement o Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 2.1 Getting Started o MMPMTK/2 Getting Started o Diskettes and a CD-ROM containing the machine readable information - Program Numbers 61G1416 and 61G1564 contain 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskettes and a CD-ROM - Program numbers 61G1417 and 61G1565 contain 5.25-inch, 1.2MB diskettes and a CD-ROM o Adhesive labels for the OS/2 Technical Library o Registration card/proof of license sticker. The MMPM/2 Technical Library Version 1.1 contains the following: o MMPM/2 Application Programming Reference Guide Version 1.1 o MMPM/2 Programming Reference Version 1.1 o MMPM/2 Subsystem Development Guide Version 1.1 o CUA (TM) Guide to Multimedia Interface Design. The separate Documentation package 61G0905 for OS/2 2.1 includes the following: o Installation Guide o Using OS/2 2.1 (Command Reference information is online) o OS/2 2.1 Book Catalog o Quick Reference Card o Various related product brochures. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 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. CHARGES PROGRAM ONE-TIME NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGE 61G0900 OS/2 2.1 3.5-inch $249 61G0901 OS/2 2.1 5.25-inch 249 61G0904 OS/2 2.1 CD-ROM 219 61G0910 2.1 AL with Certificate 199 61G0917 2.1 AL without Certificate 199 61G0902 OS/2 2.1 Upgrade 3.5-inch 199 61G0903 OS/2 2.1 Upgrade 5.25-inch 199 71G1877 OS/2 2.1 Upgrade CD-ROM 169 61G0911 OS/2 2.1 AL Upgrade with Certificate 149 61G0918 OS/2 2.1 AL Upgrade without Certificate 149 61G0905 OS/2 2.1 Doc Only 18 61G1416 Developer's Toolkit OS/2 2.1 3.5-inch+CD 139 61G1417 Developer's Toolkit OS/2 2.1 5.25-inch+CD 139 61G1564 Developer's Toolkit OS/2 2.1 3.5-inch+CD Upgrade 79 61G1565 Developer's Toolkit OS/2 2.1 5.25-inch+CD Upgrade 79 71G2224 MMPM/2 Technical Library V1.1 79 53G2166 Online Book Collection 49 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.X, and Operating System/2 (R) Version 2.X and 1.X. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.