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April 29, 1997 Announcements

Solution Technology Bundles Applause with Epson Scanners.

Boca Raton, Florida-- Solution Technology developer of TWAIN for OS/2 , BarCode Anywhere , Genie Forms Processing for OS/2, and Image Edition for OS/2 is announcing the availability of scanner bundles created specifically for the OS/2 market. STi has selected, and will be supplying, the Epson line of SCSI scanners along with STi's TWAIN enabled Applause Image Utility.

J3 Computer Technologies (1-800-787-0930 or 1-909-985-6786) of Montclair, California, will be the first OS/2 reseller to offer these scanner bundles. "This is great! A combination of Solution Technology software and Epson's hardware are the makings of a killer imaging bundle, definitely something the OS/2 community has been waiting for.", said Jim Ames, President of J3 Computer Technologies.

Other fine OS/2 resellers will be added to the program in the near future.

STi is a major manufacturer of production level OS/2 based image, barcode, and forms processing products. In addition, it is a principal supplier of accessory imaging support subsystems for IBM's ImagePlus and VisualInfo product line.
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OS/2 Delivered Via the Internet.

Austin, TX, April 29, 1997 . . . OS/2* Warp 4 and OS/2 Warp Server customers now have an easier way to get the latest features and updates for their OS/2 products with the availability of Software Choice, IBM's new software delivery program via the Internet. Software Choice offers eligible customers access to new features and updates, including those related to network computing, in advance of the next product release date making it easier to manage, test, and certify their applications.

Features When You Want Them

Software Choice is easily accessed through the Internet and offers eligible customers several options in selecting product downloads. In addition to technical information and hot links, customers can choose from a catalog of downloadable features and updates that will be available to customer with Internet access -- many at no charge. Most new network computing functions, along with the periodic CD distribution, will be reserved for IBM customers who have purchased an eligible Upgrade Protection option under one of IBM's software purchasing agreements.

By visiting the Software Choice Web site, eligible customers can download many of the features and updates that are available today for both OS/2 Warp and OS/2 Warp Server, such as Java 1.02, and Netscape Navigator 2.02. In addition, for OS/2 Warp Server customers, Network Logon for Windows 95 and NT clients, and Network Neighborhood Browser Support, will be available for download. Customers will find the Software Choice Web site at http://www.software.ibm.com/os2warp. As new features and updates become available, such as Java 1.1, TCP/IP Enhancements, and support for the IBM Network Station Support, eligible customers will be able to download these from the Web site, rather than waiting for the next product release. IBM Workstation Software Advantage and Upgrade Protection

OS/2 Warp 4 and OS/2 Warp Server customers can participate in the IBM Workstation Software Advantage program with a two-year commitment of as little as $10,000** of IBM workstation software products. Customers can contact their IBM Business Partners or IBM Representative to determine their eligibility for the Software Advantage program.

In addition, customers in the Software Advantage program can purchase the Upgrade Protection Option for OS/2 Warp 4 and OS/2 Warp Server through their IBM Business Partner or Representative to gain access to future features and updates, as well as new versions and releases of these products that are announced during their contract period.

Through the Software Advantage program, OS/2 Warp 4 and OS/2 Warp Server customers will have access to the subscription content of Software Choice, as well as receive a periodic CD distribution of the applicable features and updates, with the purchase of an eligible Upgrade Protection Option. For a limited time, Software Advantage customers in North America can purchase an Upgrade Protection Option from IBM at a promotional price of 30 percent off the suggested retail price***. This offer is available to Software Advantage customers through September 30, 1997.
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Strong Growth for OS/2 Servers.

AUSTIN, TX, April 29, 1997 . . . A recent report published by industry analyst firm Dataquest forecasts a five-year compound annual growth rate of 20 percent for IBM OS/2 server licenses through the year 2000, nearly double that of Novell IntraNetware and all UNIX platforms.

The report, published in March, calculates year-to-year platform growth from 1996 through 2000 for all major PC server operating systems. OS/2 finished second only to Microsoft Windows NT Server.

The following is excerpted from Dataquest's 3/31/97 report titled "All Platform Operating System Sales History and Forecast Summary - March 1997." "IBM's commitment to OS/2, while unwavering, shows signs of re-focusing in areas that are expected to reap the largest rewards."

"On the server side, Dataquest anticipates quite strong growth ... based on Notes/Domino shipments and IBM's ability to successfully target its base."

"IBM's strength lies in its relationship with its customers. IBM is continuing to show signs of investing in OS/2, not only as a technology, but also as an opportunity, with all the marketing and support resources that are a requirement for a successful product ... "

Dataquest calculates its results through end user based surveys, gathering data from the OEMs, and receiving input from the operating system vendors.
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DiskJockey Updated.

A new maintenance is available for the DiskJockey file manager. This is a minor update and fixes only one annoying bug concerning copy/move/Unzip operations where the target directory structure is identical to the from directory - but on a different drive (only occurred when AutoReturn was ON). This bug caused these operations to place the results in a different directory than intended.

I would recommend that all users of DiskJockey download this fix from our website's support page. Anyone interested in trying this _fantastic_ file manager can download a free demo from our DiskJockey page.
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New Encryption Software for OS/2 Available.

A&K Computing developed Cellular Automata Encryption (CAE) software for OS/2. For more info visit our site: http://www.aye.net/~akcomp/cryptor.html

Description and screenshots, manual and downloadable demo on our site.
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Nota Musica Updated.

Nota Musica is a native OS/2 music notation program. You can use it to enter, play, and print your scores. Import and export of MIDI files is supported among many other features. For more information, and for a demonstration version, check out our web-site.

What's new?

Nota Musica (the full version) is now also being offered for download from the internet. This allowed use to offer Nota Musica at an even lower price! Nota Musica is now available for as low as $59 (see web page).

Now available at BMT Micro:

You can now also order Nota Musica from BMT Micro. Use your credit card to order Nota Musica today and download it tomorrow!
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The Orange Hill Workplace Solution Available.

The latest issue of OS/2 e-Zine! includes a review of "The Orange Hill Workplace Solution", a collection of nifty OS/2 enhancement utilities from Orange Hill Software.

The Introductory Edition of this product can be found on the Application Sampler CD-ROM that ships with OS/2 Warp 4. Try it, you'll like it!

Note: Warp 3 users can order the Introductory Edition directly from Orange Hill Software for only $10 (ppd in the US and Canada, $7 S&H elsewhere). Warp 3 and 4 users can order the complete Standard Edition as reviewed in OS/2 e-Zine! for $35 (same shipping applies). Order by mail (check, MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER) or fax (credit cards only):

Orange Hill Software P.O. Box 907 Atwood, CA 92811-0907 fax: (714) 996-9927

(Please include the expiration date and a telephone number on credit card orders.)
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REXX Code Formatter/2 Maintenance Release.

A new maintenance release of REXX Code Formatter/2 (RCF/2) is now available which corrects a problem some users have been having when running the program in an object REXX environment under Warp 4. This release also corrects a problem that can cause the user difficulty when attempting to configure the editor to be used.

If you are a currently trying RCF/2 from an earlier release, or you had difficulty with it previously, please download this latest release.

RCF/2 1.1.2 is available from:

- BMT Micro
- HOBBES

The new release ZIP file is RCF2101C.ZIP.
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IBM Technical Interchange '97.

Mark your calendars for the IBM Technical Interchange '97. That's May 11-15 in St. Louis, MO. You don't want to miss this exciting conference. Comprehensive, educational, and fun, it will keep you up to date with what's new in software.

You can learn about the latest products and trends -- like network computing. It's a great way to sharpen your skills on IBM's hottest solutions and technologies: Java, Lotus Domino, data mining, data warehousing, OS/2 Warp, and more. And you'll be spending face-to-face time with product designers and engineers.

Check out the web site (http://www.software.ibm.com/ibmti) for more details!

CONFERENCE SUMMARY

IBM Technical Interchange '97 convenes May 11-15 at the Americas Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

The conference and exhibition will focus on IBM software products and services as it presents solutions for tomorrow's interconnected, interactive, transaction-intensive world.

A complete program for a diverse audience

Now in its sixth year, the Technical Interchange is IBM's premier technical conference. It offers more than 300 elective sessions, plus "no charge" certification testing, tutorials, hands-on computer labs, general sessions with addresses by key industry and IBM executives, and an exhibition hall featuring products from IBM, Business Partners, and software vendors from around the world.

This cross-platform software event is designed for independent software developers, corporate developers, system integrators, analysts, consultants, VARs, VADs, business managers, system administrators, application development managers, IT managers, educators, and trainers.

Session tracks at IBM Technical Interchange '97 include application development, business management, collaboration, content and data management, electronic/secure commerce, infrastructure and the network computing environment. New this year at attendees' request is a special Enterprise Performance series of sessions.

If three or more customers from the same company register together, they can qualify for the multiple registration discount.

For more information

To register or obtain more information, call:
1-800-872-7109 (U.S. and Canada)
1-508-440-9700 (International)
1-508-440-8931 (fax)

Keep up with the latest developments at IBM Technical Interchange '97 or register for the conference by visiting the TI Web site.
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OS/2's 10th Birthday.

The press is taking notice that OS/2 is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. (OS/2 was first announced by IBM and Microsoft on April 2, 1987, and Version 1.0 shipped at the end of 1987.)

In particular, you may wish to visit http://techweb.cmp.com/iw/627/27iuos2.htm ("OS/2 Hangs Tough") which describes the past as well as the future.

Happy Birthday!
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iLink/2 1.00 Released.

21 April, 1997 Wilmington, NC - BMT Micro, Inc. announces the release of iLink/2 version 1.00.

iLink/2 was among the first alternatives OS/2 users had to the dialer supplied by IBM and is still the only full featured Presentation Manager alternative.

The shareware version can be downloaded at ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/ilink1_0.zip, http://www.bmtmicro.com, well as hobbes.nmsu.edu and the OS/2 Supersite at http://www.os2ss.com.

Note: Registered users should contact us for information on downloading the registered version at bmt@wilmington.net

Features include:

iLink/2 is a PM drop-in replacement for IBM's 'Dial Other Internet Provider' (hereafter called 'DOIP'). It is designed to duplicate the basic dialing capabilities of DOIP, and build on them.

Built in redialing
Multiple number support
CPS monitor
Bytes tracking
Commandline auto-dial
Program autostarts
Automatic reconnection
Enhanced configurability
Saving of window positions, colours and fonts
Condensed window for better space usage
Full compatibility with DOIP
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Embellish v1.0 Released.

Embellish is a cross platform (OS/2 & Win95) image editing application. Originally designed for OS/2, it takes advantage of many of OS/2's advanced features. It is completely multithreaded - multiple images can be opened simultaneously, file saves and printing occur in the background, etc. You have control over the priority of processes, which allows you to manage which programs get the most attention.

Embellish takes an object orientated approach to image editing. Every time you make a paint stroke, cut and paste or perform a special effect you create an object. These objects can be moved, resized, manipulated or have transparency changed. You can even link a URL to an object for use in creating image maps. Save objects for later use or copy and paste objects between different images.

Embellish includes 22 special effects, such as swirling, oil painting and acid wash. Effects can be applied to the entire image or just to selected objects.

Embellish has over 50 built in numerical filters with the ability to design your own (up to 7 by 7 grid).

Embellish has 16 paint tools that can be combined with 14 types of "paint" to create an almost unlimited variety of looks to your paint strokes.

Embellish includes web tools to optimize colors for use in browsers. It also can create image maps to make your Web site really professional. As mentioned, you can link URLs to objects to make creating image maps a snap and also allow you to easily change images without having to completely recreate the image map.

Embellish supports interlaced/transparent GIFs as well as interlaced JPEGs. In fact it supports over 14 different file formats and includes batch conversion routines.

Embellish supports pressure sensitive digitizers. To use a digitizer under OS/2 requires IBM's Pen for OS/2.

The Win95 version also supports TWAIN acquisition devices.

For more information, contact marketing@dadaware.com or visit our web site. You can also download demo versions at ftp://ftp.dadaware.com/dadaware/emb_os2.zip (OS/2 version) and ftp://ftp.dadaware.com/dadaware/emb_win.exe (Win95 version).
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