The following is an extract of OS/2 related information from the
various redbook descriptions in REDBOO.ZIP on the OS/2 Shareware BBS

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NEW ITSC REDBOOKS AND OTHER ITSC PUBLICATIONS INFORMATION

International Technical Support Center
Department H52, Building 930
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

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Miscellaneous/Cross Category Redbooks

A new edition of the ITSC Bibliography of International Technical
Support Centers is now available.  This bibliography is a reference
source of currently available redbooks.  Form number, title and
abstracts for all orderable books are provided.  NEW books are
highlighted.

The customer version of the bibliography is available by GG24-3070-08.

The new editions of the bibliographies are now available.  The
customer version is available by form number GG24-3070-09, and the
internal version is available by form number ZZ10-9984-09.

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  GG24-3963-00  Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 Programming Using
                Digital Audio Examples

    This document describes how to use C programs with calls to MMPM/2
    to program applications that access digital audio (.wav) and MIDI
    (.mid) files, and that use the multimedia CUA extensions provided
    by MMPM/2.

    It provides the reader with working programs to get them started
    programming using the MMPM/2 media control interface, secondary
    windows, graphical push buttons, and circular sliders.

    This document is intended for application developers who need to
    know how to use the Application Programming Interface (API)
    supported by the MMPM Toolkit/2.  A knowledge of digital audio
    fundamentals and basic C programming is assumed.  (176 pages with
    3.5 inch diskette)

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  GG24-4042-00  Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 Advanced
                Programming Techniques

    This document describes how to write applications in C that make
    use of the Multimedia I/O and Media Control Interface services of
    MMPM/2.  It provides the reader with working sample programs on
    diskette to get them started programming for the different
    multimedia data formats and devices currently supported by MMPM/2.
    It is considered a follow-on publication to Multimedia
    Presentation Manager/2 Programming using Digital Audio Examples,
    GG24-3963.

    This document is intended for application developers who need to
    know how to program different types of multimedia devices and how
    to handle multimedia data formats using the Application
    Programming Interface (API) supported by the MMPM Toolkit/2.

    This document assumes that the reader is generally familiar with
    the different types of multimedia devices and data formats and has
    a basic knowledge of the MMPM/2 architecture, Presentation
    Manager, and the C programming language.  (378 pages with 3.5 inch
    diskette)

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  GG24-4052-00  OS/2 2.0 WPS Development C++ User Interface Class
                Library

    This document describes the IBM C++ Class Library:  User
    Interface.  It will help you develop your own applications and
    will enable you to start using the User Interface Class Library
    classes.  It will provide a library of classes that you can use to
    develop graphical user interface for object-oriented applications
    using the C++ programming language.

    This document is intended for Application Developers and System
    programmers; a knowledge of the C++ language is assumed.

    This Book is part of the Product documentation of the C++
    Compiler, Document Number S71G-2230-00.  (316 pages)

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  GG24-3948-00  OS/2 2.1 Technical Update

    This document describes OS/2 2.1.  It provides an overview of all
    the new and changed functions in OS/2 2.1, and a detailed
    technical discussion of the major new topics.  It also includes
    advice on programming Workplace Shell objects which is applicable
    generally to OS/2 Version 2, as well as information on OS/2 2.00.1
    and the Service Pak XR06055 for OS/2 2.0.

    This document should be used in conjunction with the OS/2
    Version 2.0 Technical Compendium, GBOF-2254.

    This document is intended for IBM customers, dealers, system
    engineers, consultants and others who need to know what is new in
    OS/2 2.1 and to understand the benefits.  A knowledge of OS/2 2.0
    is assumed.  (400 pages)

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   GG24-3774-01   OS/2 Version 2.0 Volume 4:  Writing Programs

    This document is intended as a general introduction to the
    concepts involved in the design and implementation of applications
    which will execute in the OS/2 Presentation Manager and Workplace
    Shell environment under OS/2 Version 2.  It is not intended to be
    an exhaustive reference on the subject of Presentation Manager
    programming, and should be used in conjunction with the official
    IBM product documentation, and other reference books and
    documents.

    It must be stressed that this document is not intended to teach
    the reader how to program in the C language or how to use the PM
    programming interface, nor is it intended to teach the theory of
    object-oriented programming.  Rather, it serves as a guide to the
    integration of various object-oriented software engineering
    techniques with the PM application model, in order to produce
    well-structured, easily-maintainable applications which conform to
    CUA guidelines.

    This document is intended for IBM systems engineers, IBM
    authorized dealers, IBM customers, and others who require a
    knowledge of application development under OS/2 Version 2.0.
    (442 pages with 3.5 inch diskette)

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  GG24-3958-00  Communications Manager/2 Version 1.0 New Features

    This document describes the new and enhanced features of IBM
    Communications Manager/2 Version 1.0 It is meant as a guide and
    tutorial to the new features and facilities available with the
    single user version of this release, and to highlight the
    differences with previous releases.

    It is not meant to replace any of the product publications; these
    product publications are referenced throughout this document in
    order to guide the reader to the appropriate sources of additional
    and more detailed information.

    This document is intended for persons who already have some
    familiarity with previous releases of OS/2 Communications Manager
    and who wish to quickly get familiar with the new and enhanced
    features of this new version.  (276 pages)

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  GG24-4022-00  System Tuning Techniques for IBM Personal
                Application System

    The performance of IBM Personal Application System (Personal AS)
    is directly related to the tuning of the IBM Personal System that
    this software product has been installed onto.  This document
    discusses how various system elements can be tuned to optimize the
    performance of Personal AS installed on IBM PS/2, PS/ValuePoint,
    and PS/1 systems and is intended for use by technical
    professionals responsible for supporting end users of these
    systems.  Tuning techniques for Personal AS operating in the OS/2,
    DOS/Windows, and WIN-OS/2 environments are provided.

    Although this document is primarily intended for use by technical
    professionals supporting IBM Personal AS installations, the
    majority of the system performance improvement techniques
    described in this document are applicable for use with other OS/2,
    WIN-OS/2 and DOS/Windows end user applications.  (70 pages)

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  GG24-3944-00  Evaluation of OS/2 V2.0 Application Development Tools

    This document describes a process for evaluating application
    development tools for OS/2 Version 2.0.  This document is intended
    to help systems engineers, field personnel, and customers evaluate
    OS/2 application development tools.  A knowledge of OS/2 and CUA91
    is assumed.  (78 pages)

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  GG24-3777-00  Application Development Using IBM PROLOG for OS/2

    This document describes the use of IBM PROLOG for OS/2 (IBM
    PROLOG) and the IBM PROLOG Language Workbench/2 (IPW/2) for
    programmable workstation application development.  It explains the
    integration of a customized Presentation Manager front end, OS/2
    Database Manager use, and an EASEL for OS/2 Extended Edition
    graphical user interface with IBM PROLOG for OS/2.  The document
    also describes the use of named pipes with IBM PROLOG in a single
    workstation and token-ring LAN Client-Server environment.

    Tips and techniques for IBM PROLOG and IPQ/2 programming are
    presented.  (372 pages)

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  GG24-3859-00  Object-Oriented Technology in the Application
                Development Environment

    This publication is intended to provide managers, analysts,
    project leaders, and users with an understanding of the role of
    object-oriented technology in the development of computer-based
    applications.  It presents a perspective on the impact of
    object-oriented technology in the application development life
    cycle, and analyzes the tools and techniques used in an
    object-oriented development environment.  The life cycle of an
    object-oriented application is illustrated by a step-by-step
    development example, from requirements to code.  (170 pages)

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  GG24-3926-00  DDCS/2 and DB2 V2.3 Distributed Relational Database
                Performance:  Early Experience

    This document describes the results of a series of distributed
    relational database performance tests that were conducted using
    OS/2 Extended Services DDCS/2 and DB2 Version 2 Release 3.  The
    objectives of this document are to provide customers with an
    insight into the performance characteristics of DDCS/2-to-DB2
    operations and to describe the main factors that can influence
    performance in this complex heterogeneous environment.  The book
    also provides information about DB2-to-DB2 DRDA and private
    protocol operations.

    This book is intended for database designers, database
    administrators, and application developers who need to understand
    how to implement application systems in OS/2 and DB2 DRDA
    environments.  (132 pages)

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  GG24-4002-00  IBM PS/2 and PS/ValuePoint Subsystems

    This document describes various hardware subsystems of the IBM
    PS/2 and PS/ValuePoint product range.  It explains the SCSI (Small
    Computer Systems Interface) standard and the implementation of
    SCSI in PS/2 computers as well as the IDE (Integrated Drive
    Electronics) standard and the IDE implementation in PS/ValuePoint
    computers.  The video subsystems XGA (Extended Graphics Adapter)
    and XGA-2 as found in PS/2s and the SVGA implementations of the
    PS/ValuePoint systems are described.  In addition, this document
    gives an overview on security standards and security features as
    implemented in some PS/2 models.

    This document is intended for IBM customers and systems engineers
    who need an understanding of the various hardware subsystems found
    in PS/2 and PS/ValuePoint systems.  (172 pages)

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  GG24-3927-00  Advanced PS/2 Servers Planning and Selection Guide

    This document provides an overview of the range of PS/2 server
    hardware and software from IBM, a general discussion of server
    requirements and design considerations, and an analysis and
    relative positioning of PS/2 servers.

    It also describes in detail the advanced PS/2 database and file
    servers (including the PS/2 Server 295 and the PS/2 Model 95 XP
    486 50MHz); and the advanced PS/2 disk subsystems (including the
    3514 High Availability External Disk Array and the 3515
    High-Performance Disk Subsystem).

    This document is intended for IBM customers, dealers, systems
    engineers, and consultants who need to know the capabilities of
    the IBM PS/2 server range.  A basic knowledge of IBM PS/2, DOS,
    OS/2 and LAN concepts is assumed.  (198 pages)

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  GG24-3878-00  Basic Electronic Mail

    This document is intended to provide a basic understanding of
    electronic mail (E-mail), as it exists in isolation, within
    each of the platform architectures investigated.  (272 pages)

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  GG24-4017-00  Planning for Client/Server Applications with
                CICS OS/2 Version 2.0

    This document describes the new functions of CICS OS/2 Version
    2.0.  The document presents a functional overview of the new
    features and reviews in detail the external call interface, the
    external presentation interface, and the enhancements in the areas
    of file control, sync pointing, security, performance, and
    attachment of ASCII terminals.  It also describes the improved
    coordination with DB2/2.  Sample code related to the external call
    interface and security is presented.

    Configuration samples are included on how to set up connections
    between CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 and CICS/ESA and how to connect
    ASCII terminals.  This document is intended for technical
    professionals who are working in the area of client/server
    computing in transaction processing environments.  (198 pages)

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  GG24-3959-00  Experiences with the IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 3.0
                New Functions

    This document describes the new functions of the IBM OS/2 LAN
    Server Version 3.0, with installation and configuration examples.
    The major subjects are CID enablement, Fault Tolerance, Remote
    IPL, Peer Service, Virtual LAN Device Driver, TCP/IP Support and
    Mac Support.

    This document is intended for IBM systems engineers and customers
    in planning and installation of the IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version
    3.0.  A knowledge of IBM OS/2 is assumed.  (256 pages)

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  GG24-4043-00  The IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 3.0 System Recovery
                Considerations

    This document/diskette describe built-in and additional recovery
    features of the IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 3.0 product.  It is
    based on the experiences of the systems engineers who participated
    in a project conducted at the International Support Center in
    Austin.

    This document provides guidance on recovering the LAN Server
    Version 3.0 system.  This Document mainly discusses the system
    file recovery considerations.  It does not intend to provide any
    detail on the user file backup and recovery technique.  It is
    intended for systems engineer and customers planning system
    recovery strategies for IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 3.0.

    It also provides some LAN Server Version 3.0 internal information.
    A knowledge of IBM OS/2 Version 2.0 is assumed.  (204 pages with
    3.5 inch diskette)

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  GG24-3892-00  Remote Initial Program Load for IBM OS/2 V1.3, V2.0
                and NetWare

    This document describes the different ways that the Remote
    Initial Program Load (RIPL) facility may be configured on the
    various IBM-supplied file server platforms.  It provides
    information on how DOS and OS/2 images may be RIPLed from an
    IBM OS/2 LAN Server V1.3 and V2.0, a NetWare V3.11 server, a
    NetWare V2.2 server or external router, and a NetWare Lite
    server.

    This document is intended for use as a reference to assist
    those who need to know how to set up a RIPL facility for
    medialess workstations.  A knowledge of DOS, NetWare, and OS/2
    installation is assumed.  (154 pages)

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   GG24-3781-01 Automated Installation for CID Enabled Extended
                Services, LAN Server V3.0 and Network Transport
                Services/2

    This document describes the Configuration, Installation and
    Distribution (CID) implementation of the Extended Services for
    OS/2, IBM LAN Server V3.0, Network Transport Services/2 and
    the LAN NetView Start products.  The CID facilities and tools
    discussed will enable the installation of complex OS/2-based
    systems in a LAN environment.

    This document will also include information to guide
    application developers who wish to enable their products to be
    installed via the CID techniques.

    This document is intended for IBM systems engineers and
    customer technical support personnel responsible for the
    installation of OS/2 environments on a large number of
    workstations.  An in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and
    functions of OS/2 V2.0, Extended Services and LAN Server is
    assumed.  (332 pages)

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  GG24-4073-00  Workstation LAN File Services/VM LAN Resource
                Extension and Services/VM AS/400 PC Support in
                CID Environment

    This document describes the installation and usage of
    Workstation LAN File Services, LAN Resource Extension and
    Services for VM, and the PC Support/ 400 for AS/400 processor
    in order to make the host DASD storage space available for the
    LAN connected workstation using services of the IBM LAN Server
    3.0 and Novell NetWare server 3.11.

    This document also describes the preparation of the CID code
    server used for the automated installation of CID enabled
    products using NTS/2's CID utilities.  The method utilizes the
    architected distribution specified by CID (Configuration
    Installation Distribution) strategy.  This strategy consists
    of three elements:  LAN redirection, response files and the
    architected return codes.

    This document is intended for workstation specialists and
    system technical personnel responsible for mass distribution
    of OS/2 V2.x.  A knowledge of LANs, OS/2 V2.x and VM host
    operating system is assumed.  (170 pages)

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   GG24-3780-02 OS/2 V2.0 and V2.1 Remote Installation and Maintenance

    This document describes the attended installation and
    maintenance for OS/2 V2.x using redirected input/output on
    LAN-based client/server systems and response file or dialog
    techniques.  It provides explanations, guidelines and
    practical hints on how to get access to redirected drives and
    how to install the OS/2 V2.x using the dialog or response file
    interface.

    This document is intended for workstation specialists and
    system technical personnel responsible for mass-distribution
    of OS/2 V2.x knowledge of LAN redirection principles and
    Operating System/2 is assumed.  (202 pages with 3.5 inch
    diskette)

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   GG24-3783-01   Automated Installation for CID Enabled OS/2 V2.x

    This document describes the lightly attended installation and
    maintenance of OS/2 V2.x using Network Transport Services/2's
    CID utilities.  The method utilize the architected
    distribution specified by CID (Configuration Installation
    Distribution) strategy.  This strategy consists of three
    elements:  LAN redirection, response files and the architected
    CID return codes.

    The book provides explanations, guidelines and scenarios with
    practical hints on how to use the LAN Configuration
    Installation and Distribution Utility and response file
    techniques.  This document is intended for workstation
    specialists and system technical personnel responsible for
    mass-distribution of OS/2 V2.x.  A knowledge of LAN
    redirection principles and Operating System/2 is assumed.
    (258 pages with 3.5 inch diskette)

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  GG24-3977-00  Automated Installation for CID Enabled Products in
                LAN Server V3.0 RIPL, TCP/IP, and Novell Netware
                3.11 Environments

    This document shows how OS/2 V2.x., Extended Services 1.0, LAN
    Server V3.0 and Network Transport Services /2 can be delivered
    electronically on LAN-based client/server systems using
    response file, redirected I/O and lightly attended
    installation techniques.  It contains installation scenarios
    using LAN Server 3.0 RIPL, TCP/IP and &nvnw.  servers to
    establish a connection to the client.

    This document is intended for IBM systems engineers and
    customer's technical personnel responsible for the
    installation of OS/2 environments on a larger number of
    workstations.  A knowledge of OS/2 V2.x., Extended Services
    1.0, LAN Server V3.0 and Network Transport Services /2 the
    specific client/server connection and the methodology of CID
    is assumed.  (210 pages)

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  ATTENTION REDBOOK SLSS SUBSCRIBERS

Redbook BOF codes have been redesigned to more accurately reflect
particular subject areas.  The following chart displays the valid BOF
codes for SLSS subscribers to receive ITSC redbooks.

Please adjust your subscriptions accordingly.  specifying

  INITIAL LIBRARY: NO

because many existing redbooks will simply be moved into
new BOF codes.

Categories marked "TO BE OBSOLETED" will be made obsolete by year end
1993.  This will give subscribers ample time to alter their current
subscriptions.

Remember, to receive ALL redbooks published via any particular
category, it is necessary for IBM personnel to subscribe to BOTH
GBOF and ZBOF codes.

SLSS REDBOOK BOF CODE SUBSCRIPTION CATEGORIES AS OF APRIL 29, 1993

GBOF
CODE - TITLE
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5206 - AD/Cycle (to be Obsoleted)
6339 - AIX Application Development and Database
6337 - AIX Communications
6342 - AIX Distributed Computing Environment
6349 - AIX/ESA
6338 - AIX Operating System/Systems Management & High Availability
2198 - AIX Systems (to be Obsoleted)
5216 - AIX Computer Graphics Series and User Interface
       (formerly called AIX 3D Computer Graphics Series)
5215 - APPC in MVS/ESA and OS/2 Library (to be Obsoleted)
0424 - Application Business Systems (to be Obsoleted)
6321 - Application Development Platform
6323 - Application Development Design and Modeling
6322 - Application Development Maintenance and Test
6324 - Application Generators
6360 - Architecture
6326 - Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Based Systems
5225 - AS/400 Communications and Systems Management
5224 - AS/400 Office and Advanced Technology
5223 - AS/400 PC Support
5222 - AS/400 Systems, Application Development and Performance
6351 - Automated Operations
6352 - Banking - ATM
6354 - Banking - Consumer Transact
6353 - Banking - LAN DP
5213 - Banking Systems (to be Obsoleted)
6328 - CICS
5207 - Communication Controller Products
5208 - Connectivity
2197 - Continuous Availability (to be Obsoleted)
6331 - Data Delivery and Information Warehouse
0422 - Data Systems (to be Obsoleted)
6330 - DB2
6333 - Distributed Applications
6332 - Distributed Data Base
2200 - Engineering and Scientific
5210 - Enterprise Networking
6325 - High Level Languages
5204 - Host Systems Management
2195 - IBM OS/2 Ext Ed Cookbooks
2224 - IBM OS/2 V2.0 Remote Installation Maintenance
2254 - IBM OS/2 V2.0 Technical Compendium
6362 - IDNX
5203 - ImagePlus (to be Obsoleted)
6318 - ImagePlus/MVS
6319 - ImagePlus/400
6320 - ImagePlus/2
6329 - IMS
5200 - Large Systems Hardware
6367 - Local Area Networks
0423 - Midrange 390 Systems (to be Obsoleted)
0429 - Miscellaneous/Cross Category
6334 - MVS/ESA Open and Client/Server
5201 - MVS/ESA Systems Products (formerly Large Systems Software)
6364 - NCP
6341 - NetWare for AIX
6336 - NetWare for OS/2
6356 - Network Distribution
5209 - Network Management
6355 - Network Performance
6358 - Network Security
6327 - Object Oriented Technology
5205 - Open IBM Platforms (to be Obsoleted)
6359 - Open Networking
0428 - Office Systems (to be Obsoleted)
6346 - Office Systems - AIX Systems
6348 - Office Systems - Client/Server Systems
6347 - Office Systems - Cross Systems
6343 - Office Systems - LAN
6345 - Office Systems - MVS Systems
6344 - Office Systems - VM Systems
6366 - OSI
6370 - OS/2 Communications
6335 - OS/2 LAN and Distributed Systems
6301 - OS/2 V1.X
6303 - OS/2 V2.X
0426 - Personal Systems (to be Obsoleted)
6304 - Personal Systems - Configuration, Installation,
       Distribution (CID)
6300 - Personal Systems Hardware
5212 - Personal Systems - Multimedia
6302 - Personal Systems Software & Application Development
5202 - Printing
5214 - Retail
6340 - RISC/6000 Hardware
0430 - Storage Hardware and Software (to be Obsoleted)
6306 - Storage Hardware - Magnetic DASD
6308 - Storage Hardware - Optical DASD
6307 - Storage Hardware - Tape
6309 - Storage Software - DFSMS/MVS
6310 - Storage Software - DFSMS/VM
6311 - Storage Software - Distributed Storage Management
6371 - System/Network Design
6357 - Systems Application
2204 - Systems Design (to be Obsoleted)
6368 - TCP/IP
2201 - VM Systems
6313 - VM/VSE
6317 - VM/VSE - CSP
6314 - VM/VSE - SQL
5211 - Voice Enablers
6312 - VSE
6363 - VTAM
6369 - X.25
6365 - 3174
6361 - 937X

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