IBM ACTIONMEDIA II DEVELOPER'S TOOLKIT VERSION 1.1 Announcement Letter Number 292-360 dated June 23, 1992 US - Last Revised on June 23, 1992 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The ActionMedia II (1) Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 (04G5131) allows application and tools developers to become more productive in the creation of ActionMedia II programs. The Developer's Toolkit provides the same function as Version 1.0 with the following additional features: o Executes with Audio Video Kernel 1.1 o Executes in an OS/2 (R) Version 2.0 operating environment o Executes in a Windows (2) 3.1 environment o Provides sample 'C' source code for use in a Windows 3.1 environment. The Developer's Toolkit also includes the ActionMedia II Technical Reference manual and a Programmer's Guide. The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 Upgrade Kit provides customers using the ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.0 the capability to upgrade to Version 1.1 without any additional charge. Availability Date: June 23, 1992. (1) Trademark of Intel Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (2) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Source 'C' code and a Programmer's Guide for use by developers to acquire skills in the use of the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel programming interface o File utilities for developers to edit and check the Audio/Video Support System (AVSS) files created DESCRIPTION USER PRODUCTIVITY The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 provides applications and tools for developers writing to the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel with sample 'C' source code. Developers have the opportunity to reach a stage of early competence in the use of the Audio Video Kernel application programming interface. The AVSS file utilities allow developers to edit and check the AVSS files created during the development process. PRODUCT POSITIONING ActionMedia II products enable all of the advantages of a fully digital solution to the whole range of multimedia PS/2 (R) applications. When motion video is digitized and compressed using the DVI Technology (3) 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 PS/2 media and peripheral devices. This capability positions ActionMedia II as the technology for the future, when multimedia is seen as the natural extension of the full range of existing PS/2 applications. The opportunity exists for a new set of applications dependent on digital multimedia. The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 assists developers in gaining familiarity with the ActionMedia II Audio Video Kernel programming interface, and reaching a higher degree of competence and productivity in application development. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (3) Trademark of Intel Corporation. PUBLICATIONS The Technical Reference (S04G-5144) manual is available. To order, contact your IBM representative. EDUCATION SUPPORT A description of self-study and classroom courses is contained in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). Call IBM Direct -- Education at 1-800-IBM-TEACh (426-8322) for schedules, enrollments and orders for self-study courses. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The diskettes included with the ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit can be used on the PS/2 Models 35 SX, 40 SX, 55 SX, 56 SX, 57 SX, 65 SX, 70, P75, 80, 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486, and IBM 7537 and 7546 Industrial Computers. Refer to the MACHINE REQUIREMENTS section of Product Announcement 192-153, dated June 23, 1992, for details regarding the ActionMedia II Display Adapter. The programming tools and information, in an OS/2 Version 1.3 product environment, are designed for use with the following: o A minimum of 4MB of system memory (6MB minimum 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: - VGA (640 x 480 non-interlaced) - XGA (R) (640 x 480 non-interlaced or 1024 x 768 interlaced). The programming tools and information, in the Windows 3.1 environment, are designed for use with the following: o A minimum of 3MB of system memory (4MB minimum 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: - VGA (640 x 480 non-interlaced) - XGA (640 x 480 non-interlaced or 1024 x 768 interlaced). The programming tools and information, in an OS/2 2.0 with MMPM/2 product environment, are designed for use with the following: o A minimum of 8MB of system memory (8MB minimum 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: - VGA (640 x 480 non-interlaced) - XGA (640 x 480 non-interlaced or 1024 x 768 interlaced). (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 requires either IBM OS/2 Version 1.3 or 2.0, or Windows Version 3.1, and the C/2 (TM) Version 1.1 compiler. The ActionMedia II adapters for which this Developer's Toolkit is intended, requires IBM OS/2 Version 1.3 or 2.0, or Windows Version 3.1 for the installation and use of the Audio Video Kernel Version 1.1 device drivers and programming libraries. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PLANNING INFORMATION APPLICATION SUPPORT: Technical assistance and service are available for this program in the specified environments. The service and support telephone number is 1-800-241-1620. Telephone calls may be placed to the IBM System Support Center, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time, except holidays. 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. ServiceLink and SupportLink, within IBMLink (TM), are also available. These links provide the ability to search product information and defect databases, report defects, order defect corrections, and ask questions related to installing or operating this application. Contact your local IBM branch office for more information. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PACKAGING: The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 contains the following: o The ActionMedia II Technical Reference Manual o The 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 Audio Visual Kernel under OS/2 1.3 and 2.0 o Diskettes containing the Audio/Video Support System file utilities and sample 'C' program code for use with Audio Video Kernel under Windows 3.1. o IBM Program License Agreement o IBM Program License information booklet o IBM Proof of License. The ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 Upgrade Kit contains the following: o The ActionMedia II Technical Reference Manual o The 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 Audio Visual Kernel 1.1 under OS/2 1.3 and 2.0 o Diskettes containing the Audio/Video Support System file utilities and sample 'C' program code for use with Audio Visual Kernel 1.1 under Windows 3.1. o IBM Program License Agreement o IBM Program License information booklet o IBM Proof of License. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL The program 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 Unless a later date is specified, orders entered on June 23, 1992, will be assigned a schedule date of July 3, 1992. Orders entered after June 23, 1992, will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday following the week of order entry, or as soon thereafter as supply permits. To order the program in this announcement for the program package order type, specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program name, media and quantity. ORDER TYPE FEATURE PART NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA 5871-AAA 3063 04G5131 ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 3.5-inch The available order type is as follows: o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation. UPGRADE KIT ORDER INFORMATION: The program package upgrade kit allows currently licensed users of the ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.0 to obtain the new function without any additional charge. The program upgrade to the ActionMedia II Developer's Toolkit Version 1.1 Upgrade Kit is available as of June 23, 1992. Orders will be accepted after June 23, 1992. The upgrade kit will be available through the IBM Fulfillment Center. To obtain an upgrade kit, return the separate Proof of License page in the program package, as identified by IBM, to: IBM Fulfillment Center P. O. Box 4263 Crawfordville, IN 47933 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. LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: Yes. Media: Three months. PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service, including the IBM Support Center, will be available until June 23, 1993. The program in this announcement is supported by Services and Support -- Applications (SSA). Access to SSA is 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). The program in this announcement is included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs (PCS). The program 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 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 1.1 (04G5131) Program Package $510