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- From: goyal@utdallas.edu (MOHIT K GOYAL)
- Subject: OS/2 2.1 beta to be released 12-28 to EVERYONE!!
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- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 07:19:01 GMT
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- December 18, 1992
-
- IBM is initiating a Beta program for OS/2 2.1 and the OS/2 2.1
- Toolkit. The code is being made available for testing and
- development feedback purposes only, and should NOT be used in
- production.
- The purpose of this Beta program is to get input from key
- constituents that will be integrated into the final software
- product, enabling us to deliver the highest level of quality,
- compatibility, and function in this world-class product.
- Notice of this Beta program will also be posted on CompuServe,
-
- DESCRIPTION
-
- This Beta contains several enhancements to the award-winning
- OS/2 2.0 code, including support for Windows** 3.1 applications,
- multimedia, a 32-bit graphics engine, expanded SVGA, XGA,
- printer and CD-ROM support for industry standard devices as
- well as fixes to customer reported problems.
-
- PREREQUISITES
- - Requires a test system capable of executing OS/2 Version 2.0
- - Requires a minimum of 42MB of DASD for a full install
- - Requires a minimum of 32MB of DASD for a default install
-
- ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
-
- For customers without local branch office support or remote
- customer locations, the Beta will be available on CD-ROM by calling
- 1-800-3IBMOS2, available in the United States only. Customers will
- be charged a fee of $15 to cover shipping and handling. This Beta
- program will end on February 28th, 1993.
-
-
- Support for customers without local branch office support will
- be provided on CompuServe and in the OS2BETA CFORUM on the OS/2
- BBS.
-