ACTIONMEDIA II DEVELOPER'S TOOLKIT VERSION 1.0 Announcement Letter Number 291-594 dated October 17, 1991 US - Last Revised on October 17, 1991 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The ActionMedia II (1) Developer's Toolkit (92F2731) allows developers of applications and tools to become more productive in the creation of ActionMedia II programs. The Developer's Toolkit provides sample 'C' source code for use with the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel when running under OS/2 (R), together with some AVSS (Audio/Video Support System) file utilities. The Developer's Toolkit also includes the ACTIONMEDIA II TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL and a PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE. Refer to IBM Product Announcement 191-189, dated October 17, 1991, for details of the IBM ActionMedia II adapters for Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) computers. Planned Availability Date: March 27, 1992. (1) Trademark of Intel Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Provides source 'C' code and a PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE for use by developers to gain skills in use of the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel programming interface. o File utilities allow developers to edit and check the AVSS files they create. DESCRIPTION USER PRODUCTIVITY The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit provides applications and tools developers, wishing to write to the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel, with sample 'C' source code to assist them in reaching a stage of early competence in the use of the Audio Video Kernel application programming interface. Additionally, the Audio/Video Support System (AVSS) file utilities allow such developers to edit and check the AVSS files that are created during their development process. PRODUCT POSITIONING ActionMedia II products enable all of the advantages of a fully digitized solution to the whole range of multimedia personal computer applications. When motion video is digitized and compressed using the DVI Technology (1) compression techniques, it can be treated like all other data objects, which are stored, transmitted, edited, and mixed along with digital compressed audio and natural still images on standard personal computer media and peripheral devices. This capability positions ActionMedia II as the right technology for the future, where multimedia is seen as the natural extension of the full range of existing personal computer applications, as well as opening up an opportunity for a new set of applications dependent on digital multimedia. The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit assists developers in gaining familiarity with the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel programming interface, and to reach a higher degree of competence and productivity in their application development. PUBLICATIONS The following publication will be available from Mechanicsburg at general availability, March 27, 1992. To order, contact your IBM representative. o Technical Reference Manual (S92F-2729) EDUCATION SUPPORT A description of self-study and classroom courses is contained in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). Call IBM Telemarketing Operations at 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322) for schedules, enrollments, and orders for self-study courses. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is March 27, 1992. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The diskettes included with this Developer's Toolkit can be used on PS/2 Models 35 SX, 40 SX, 55 SX, 57 SX, 65 SX, 70, P75, 80, 90, and 95. Reference should be made to the machine requirements of the ActionMedia II adapters. The programming tools and information, together with the OS/2 product, are designed for use with the following equipment: o A minimum of 4.0MB of system memory (6.0MB minimum is recommended in application development configurations). o A minimum of one diskette drive (high capacity 1.44MB). o A minimum of one fixed disk drive with minimum capacity of 40MB. o A PS/2 color display and a graphics display adapter supporting either of the following: - VGA (640x480 non-interlaced) - XGA (TM) (640x480 non-interlaced or 1024x768 interlaced) PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.0 requires IBM OS/2 Version 1.3 and the IBM C/2 (TM) Version 1.1 compiler. The ActionMedia II adapters for which this Developer's Toolkit is intended require IBM OS/2 Version 1.3 for the installation and use of the Audio Video Kernel Version 1.0 device drivers and programming libraries. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PLANNING INFORMATION APPLICATION SUPPORT: Technical assistance and service for this program in the specified environments is available. The service and support telephone is 1-800-241-1620. Telephone calls may be placed to the IBM System Support Center Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Eastern time). IBM responds on a call-back basis and will assist the end user with telephone assistance in problem diagnosis, as well as status of previously reported problems. PACKAGING: The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit contains the following: o ActionMedia II Technical Reference Manual o ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Programmer's Guide o Diskettes containing the Audio/Video Support System file utilities and sample 'C' program code for use with AVK under OS/2 o IBM Program License Agreement o IBM Program License Information Booklet o IBM Proof of License SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL The product uses the security and auditability features of the host PS/2 system. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Unless a later date is specified, orders entered prior to the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date of April 3, 1992. Shipment of orders will commence on the availability date. Orders entered after the planned availability date will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter as supply permits. To order the programs in this announcement for order type, specify the order type program number, feature number, part number, program name, media, and quantity. Order Type Program Feature Part Number Number Number Program Name Media 5871-AAA 2087 92F2731 ActionMedia II 3.5-inch HD Developer's Toolkit Version 1.0 The available order type is as follows: o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation. TERMS AND CONDITIONS LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the program package. Notwithstanding the section of the IBM Program License Agreement entitled 'License,' the sample programs that are shipped with this Developer's Toolkit as source code may be copied and distributed in any form without payment to IBM, for the purposes of developing, using, marketing, and distributing application programs written to the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel programming interface. Each copy of any portion of these sample programs or any derivative work, which is distributed to others, must include a copyright notice as follows: (C) Copyright (your company name) (year). All rights reserved. LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: yes; media: three months. PROGRAM SERVICES: Central service, including the IBM Support Center, will be available until discontinued by IBM upon 12 months' written notice. The program in this announcement is supported by Services and Support -- Applications (SSA). Access to SSA will be provided through 1-800-241-1620. The statement of service included in the program package describes this service. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION: Yes. VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and conditions of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) and the Exhibit for Personal Computer/System Programs. The programs in this announcement are included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs. They may be added to the applicable category in the space provided on the Eligible Program List. Program Packages are included in Category A under 5871-AAA. TESTING PERIOD: Two months for up to three licenses. The IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect. NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee (NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education Allowance Attachment. The NELF, which represents a 30% discount off the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or allowance. CHARGES Program One-Time Name/Number Order Type Charge ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.0, 92F2731 Program Package $ 510