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- From: ianking@nnsgs50 (Ian King)
- Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.misc
- Subject: Re: OS/2 2.1 beta to be released 12-28 to EVERYONE!!
- Date: 23 Dec 1992 14:49:42 GMT
- Organization: Northern Telecom Europe Ltd
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- References: <1992Dec22.153129.5380@a.cs.okstate.edu>
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- : From article <BznGBp.5xE@utdallas.edu>, by goyal@utdallas.edu (MOHIT K GOYAL):
- : > 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.
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- I dont suppose this applies to the UK?
-
- Regards...
- .........Ian
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