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Software Announcement May 23, 2000
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 Supports SurePOS 700 Series Overview IBM 4690 Operating System (OS) Version 2 Release 3 (V2R3) builds on the technical innovations of V2R2 and provides support for current hardware and application software, as well as the new SurePOS 700 Series. Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-003, dated January 18, 2000. IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 also brings needed flexibility by combining the retail-proven ruggedness of the 4690 OS with a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), to permit writing applications once and running them anywhere. The JRE is available for the server (controller), the client (terminal), or both. This will enable retailers to take advantage of enterprise-wide e-business applications at the point of sale (POS). In addition there is an optional Web browser for Internet/intranet access.
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 lets retailers tailor the system to meet specific and competitive requirements for store operations. Wireless client/server attachment, including the latest IEEE 802.11 standard with Symbol wireless adapters, enables maximum flexibility in locating, adding, and removing checkout stations to meet customer demands. Support for 16-bit graphics with up to 64 K colors equips retailers to power virtually any retail application demanded by their business, including the next-generation GUI and browser-based tools.
Key Prerequisites Refer to the Technical Information section of this announcement. Planned Availability Date
June 30, 2000
At a Glance IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 improves Release 2 in several ways: •
Supports the SurePOS 700 Series
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Simplifies the interface between applications written in Java and C and C++
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Complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard with Symbol wireless adapters
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Offers 16-bit graphics with up to 64 K colors
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Offers support for an optional Web browser for Internet/intranet access
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL
Reference: YE001
For browser availability, refer to PRPQ P85607.
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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Description
The SurePOS 700 Series product family includes:
IBM 4690 Operating System is a retail-hardened, multitasking, high-performance operating system provided to support: •
Execution of retail applications CBASIC, C, and C++
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Access to unique I/O devices for point of sale
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Terminal to controller communications
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Communications with external networks
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OS enablement of additional interfaces to support the extension of current CBASIC applications with Java. Included in this focus area is support for the IBM SurePoint Solution flat panel touch and non-touch displays.
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Enhancements to the general utility of the 4690 OS JRE.
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Currency enhancements to support newer, faster controllers and communications and networking adapters.
A traditional PC/POS “fat client” (SurePOS 750) that provides traditional investment protection, flexibility, and technology currency (which includes an Uninterruptible Power Supply [UPS] for backup)
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Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN connectivity using an integrated AMD PCI chip set
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Token-ring LAN connectivity using a PCI token-ring (4/16) network adapter
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A 3.5-inch IDE hardfile
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A 3.5-inch floppy drive (PC POS only when configured as a controller)
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A 5.25-inch IDE tape drive — TR-4/TR-5 support only (PC POS only when configured as a controller)
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 supports the following family of point of sale I/O devices. These include POS keyboards, displays, printers, and cash drawers as follows (USB attached unless otherwise noted):
Enhancements to software development products.
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 continues to extend the functional capability of IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 by providing support for:
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Support for the 750 will be for use as a 4690 store controller, controller/terminal, or terminal. The 730 will be supported only as a terminal. SurePOS 700 Series terminal support will also include:
IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 2 built on the technical innovations of Release 1 and provided additional value in the following areas:
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A network-centric “thin client” model (SurePOS 730) that provides for low total cost of ownership through network management and flexible placement of programs and data, while decreasing the requirement for memory and DASD storage at the workstation
The SurePOS 700 Series machines are Intel-based PC-like devices. They all contain integrated POS USB support, which consists of two built-in hubs (not including the root hub), USB-attached NVRAM, two USB cash drawer ports, and a flash memory update interface. Each machine has a number of USB Power Plus connector ports on its back panel.
IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 1 was announced January 19, 1999, and offered a significant enhancement with the addition of a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to the 4690 Controller and Terminal. The Java capabilities of the 4690 OS represent the latest technology in portable programming environments. The 4690 Java implementation allows you to invest in application development with the assurance that, if you need to change the underlying platform (hardware or operating system), your investment in Java application development is preserved. IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 also provides a graphics capability and a graphical user interface implemented through the JRE.
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Java,
IBM 4690 Operating System has proven itself in the areas of performance and stability for store operations.
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Device driver support written to industry-standard open interfaces
SurePOS 700 Series point of sale hardware Enhanced graphics with up to 64 K colors JavaPOS 1.4 Long file names An optional Web browser The IEEE 802.11 standard with Symbol wireless adapters The VisualAge C and C++/Java Native Interface Other new or enhanced controllers and adapters
The sections that follow describe this support.
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ANPOS Keyboard with MSR.
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ANPOS Keyboard with MSR (PS/2 attached).
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Retail POS Keyboard (50-key).
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Retail POS Keyboard (50-key) with MSR.
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Retail POS Keyboard (50-key) with MSR and LCD display.
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Modifiable Layout Keyboard (133-key) with MSR.
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40 Char VFD II Single-sided.
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40 Char VFD II Dual-sided.
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40 Char LCD.
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SureMark 4610 Models TI3, TI4, TS3, and TS4 with USB feature.
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9-inch Monochrome CRT (integrated/distributed).
SurePOS 700 Series Point of Sale Hardware
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10-inch Color CRT (integrated/distributed).
Note: Retail Store Solutions has announced a new hardware product family called SurePOS 700 Series. It provides an open hardware platform with the following characteristics:
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Cash Drawer (fixed till) (USB command set supported through dedicated cash drawer ports).
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Cash Drawer (adjustable till) (USB command set — supported through dedicated cash drawer ports).
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Compact Cash Drawer (horizontal till) (USB command set — supported through dedicated cash drawer ports).
A universal serial bus (USB) I/O attachment interface for improved connectivity for point of sale I/O
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Compact Cash Drawer (vertical till) (USB command set — supported through dedicated cash drawer ports).
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Scanner/Scale. Support is provided via the XAC USB-RS485 converter that conforms to the IBM USB OEM Point-of-Sale Device Interface Specification. The protocol converter will allow existing RS-485 interface scanners to be attached to the USB terminals. It should support 4696/4697/4698 data streams for flatbed scanners. The protocol converter will also support hand-held scanners to include the IBM 1520 Hand-Held Scanner, the IBM Hand-Held Bar Code Reader (HHBCR), and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hand-held scanners that emulate these IBM models. The current design of the XAC protocol converter supports only Port 9-attached hand-held scanners; the IBM 1520 scanner is a Port 5-attached scanner and will not connect through the XAC converter. OEM scanners that emulate the IBM 1520 with Port 9 attachment should be supported through this device.
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USB Mouse.
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USB IBM SurePoint Solution touch and non-touch displays. This support includes 32-key keypad, MSR, and pointing device that attach to the IBM SurePoint Solution display.
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IBM PS/2 Keyboard.
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Vendor devices that are designed to and conform to the interface specified in the IBM USB OEM Point-of-Sale Device Interface Specification.
The JavaPOS drivers are now included with the operating system. A separate download is not required.
Long File Names The 4690 Operating System has a DOS-FAT-based file system. This file system limits file and directory names to eight characters with an optional three-character extension. It further limits the maximum path length for a fully qualified file name to 127 characters. One of the strengths of the Java environment is the ability to run programs on a number of different systems without modification. Long file names will be supported using file, directory, and path lengths and characteristics that are compatible with the expectations of programmers in the Java development community. These names can be used in both the terminal and the controller. 4690 POS-unique file attributes, such as file distribution and shared access, are supported with long file names. Keyed file support with long file names is not supported but current keyed file support is maintained. Long file names are supported by standard functions such as DIR, COPY, RENAME, and DELETE.
Optional Web Browser Support for Java and TCP/IP communications provides the framework for implementing Web browser support at the POS terminal and controller. A pure Java browser running under 4690 OS will allow retailers to develop a new class of HTML-based client applications. An example of such an application would be a Web-based front end to a remote host database system for price lookup and verification. This requirement will be met by the ICESoft e-Lite Browser 4.0 for IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2. This browser will be provided as a separately orderable PRPQ (P85607).
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 takes advantage of the USB interface by allowing the flexible addition and removal of devices. This includes dynamic recognition of attached USB devices at terminal IPL and “hot-plugging” for unplug and replug of the same or similar devices.
Enhanced Graphics with 16-Bit Colors
Symbol Wireless Support for IEEE 802.11 Standard
IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 2 supported graphics resolutions of 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 with 256 colors. The following additional color depths are now provided: • • •
4690 Operating System V2R3 supports the IEEE 802.11 standard with Symbol wireless adapters. Wireless terminal attachment, however, is not supported for SurePOS 700 terminals.
640x480, 16-bit (32 K or 64 K) color 800x600, 16-bit (32 K or 64 K) color 1024x768, 16-bit (32 K or 64 K) color
VisualAge C and C++/JNI The Java Native Interface (JNI) is the native programming interface for Java that is part of the Java Development Kit (JDK). The JNI allows Java code that runs within a JVM to operate with applications and libraries written in the C/C++ language. In addition, the Invocation API allows you to imbed the JVM into native applications.
JavaPOS 1.4 Java for Point of Sale (JavaPOS) is an industry-standard specification that defines an application program interface for Java programs to access point of sale devices. IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 supports JavaPOS 1.4 for the following devices: • • • • • • • • • • •
In IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 1, JNI implementation was based on the runtime libraries used with the WATCOM compiler used for 4690 development. However a more general solution is now provided. The 4690 OS now supports a JNI implementation that is compatible with the IBM VisualAge C and C++ compiler. This offering provides the opportunity to use a new set of development tools — VisualAge C / C + + — and allows them to integrate VisualAge native code with Java.
2x20 displays POS keyboards Cash drawer Scanner 4610 printer Hard totals Scale MSR MICR 4610 Tone indicator Manager′s key lock
The use of the VisualAge compiler is not restricted to just JNI programs. The compiler can be used to create stand-alone C and C++ programs using the VisualAge C and C++ runtime library functions. In addition, the 4690 CAPI interfaces (controller and terminal) as well as the TCP/IP socket interface are also supported.
Supported devices include all RS-485-attached devices currently supported in IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2, as well as USB-attached I/O described under SurePOS 700 Series Point of Sale Hardware. -3-
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EuroReady Solutions
Other Enhancements
IBM considers a solution to be EuroReady when the solution providers have:
IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 will support the following new or enhanced products: •
Controllers: − −
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IBM Netfinity 5000 Model 8659 IBM PC-300PL Model 6584
Analyzed the euro requirements, including the need to comply with relevant EC rules
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Built in appropriate function
and can clearly demonstrate this by:
Adapters −
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Radisys ISA ARTIC 186 8-port Adapter (1999 chip set)
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Radisys PCI ARTIC 186 8-port Adapter (1999 chip set)
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Radisys ISA/PCI ARTIC X.25 Combo Adapter
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Detailing euro-related requirements
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Describing how these will be implemented in the solution
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Declaring when the implementation will be generally available
The euro capabilities of a EuroReady solution will be clearly identified as features of the solution specification as described in the contracts document.
Year 2000 This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.
Product Positioning IBM 4690 Operating System Version 1 is one of the most widely installed point of sale operating systems in the world. IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 builds on the success of Version 1 by offering extended functions, proving the continued viability of the 4690 solution in the marketplace.
Euro Currency This program is EuroReady.
Hardware and Software Support Services
For more information on the implications of the euro, visit the IBM euro Web site at:
SmoothStart /Installation Services
http://www.ibm.com/euro
IBM SmoothStart and Installation Services are not provided.
EuroReady Products
IBM considers an IBM product to be EuroReady if the product, when used in accordance with its associated documentation, is capable of correctly processing monetary data in the euro denomination and of respecting the euro currency formatting conventions (including the euro sign). This assumes that all other products (that is, hardware, software, firmware, and so forth) that are used with this product are also EuroReady. IBM hardware products that are EuroReady may or may not have an engraved euro sign key on their keyboards.
Reference Information Refer to:
Currently, EuroReady status applies primarily to IBM products specific to the EMU countries. Products that are not specific to these countries are deemed to be “not ready” for euro unless otherwise stated in the product′s country-specific specifications.
Software Announcement September 28, 1999.
299-285,
dated
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Software Announcement January 19, 1999.
299-004,
dated
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Hardware Announcement January 18, 2000
100-003,
dated
Trademarks SurePOS and SmoothStart are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. VisualAge and Netfinity are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
IBM Hardware Ready
IBM supplies certain IBM products that include third-party software (pre-loaded or not) and/or third-party attached hardware. In these instances IBM is not in a position to assert that these third-party products are, in themselves, EuroReady. Therefore, such IBM products will be designated as Hardware ready.
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IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information May 23, 2000
Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements
Supported Terminals
4690 OS V2R3
Minimum Memory
4690 OS V2R3 with Java
Memory Requirements1
IBM 4683 POS System
Yes
1 MB
No
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IBM 4693 POS System
Yes
2 MB
No
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IBM 4694 POS System Models 004, 044
Yes
2 MB
No
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IBM 4694 POS System Models 104 2, 1442, 244, 205, 245
Yes
2 MB
Yes
16-64 MB
IBM SurePOS 7303, SurePOS 7503
Yes
32 MB
Yes
32-64 MB
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Processor and memory requirements in the terminals and controllers are dependent upon the needs of the Java application being utilized. Models being used as controllers or controller/terminals with SurePOS 700 series terminals must be capable of supporting Java in the controller. Graphical implementations of Java are processor intensive, and are recommended only for Models 244, 205, and 245. The SurePOS 730 can be configured only as a terminal. The SurePOS 750 can be configured as a terminal, controller, or controller/terminal. In the controller or controller/terminal configuration, a PCI NVRAM card is required. Wireless terminal attachment is not supported.
For additional technical information, visit the following Web site and select PRODUCTS: http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store
with IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 unless Java extensions are added.
Compatibility
IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 is upwardly compatible with IBM 4690 Operating System Version 1 and supports all currently available applications including:
Multitasking will handle three applications: 4690, 3270, and Java.
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IBM 4680 Chain Drug Sales Application (5669-212)
Java will not run on loop-attached terminals.
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IBM 4680-4690 General Sales Application (5696-546)
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IBM 4680-4690 Supermarket Application (5696-536)
TCP/IP at the terminal requires the same LAN topology for TCC as for CCC, unless you have a bridge.
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SurePOS Application Client/Server Environment for 4690 OS (5765-C44)
Limitations: IBM 4683 and 4693 terminals can support only the IBM 4690 Operating System Version 1 functions, not the Java- or terminal-based TCP/IP functions. This limitation also precludes the use of the 4693 as a controller or controller/terminal supporting SurePOS 700 series terminals.
IBM support for the IBM SurePoint Solution is provided so that Java-based applications can be written to access the IBM SurePoint Solution as a touch-screen interface. Current CBASIC applications (that is, GSA, SA, and CDSA) can use the IBM SurePoint Solution only as a VGA display
JavaPOS support for fiscal printers and RS-232 protocol devices will not be included in 4690 OS V2R3. IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 does not support the SureBase platform. Wireless attachment of SurePOS 700 terminals is not supported.
Planning Information Direct Customer Support: Direct customer support is provided by Store Systems Support Line. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization.
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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Store Systems Support Line will help answer questions pertaining to usage, “how to,” and suspected software defects for eligible products.
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Orders entered with a scheduled date before the planned availability date will be shipped IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 2.
For support charges, additional information on Store Systems Support Line, and other available services, call the IBM Support Family Services Sales Office at 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968) and ask for IBM Support Family.
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Orders entered with a scheduled shipment date after planned availability will be shipped IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3. Unless a later date is specified, an order is scheduled for the week following order entry.
Packaging: IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 will be shipped on 3.5-inch diskettes.
New users of IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 should specify:
Security, Auditability, and Control
Type
Model
The announced program uses the security and auditability features of IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2.
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For ordering information on the base program, IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2, refer to Software Announcement 299-004, dated January 19, 1999.
The security and auditability features of IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 include: •
Authorization services (password) for each user and files protected from unauthorized access, which may be specified by the user during configuration.
Unlicensed Documentation: A program directory and one copy of the following publication and CD-ROM are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Customer Financing
Title
Order Number
4690 OS Licensed Program Spec 4690 OS V2 Library on CD-ROM
GC30-9687 SK2T-0441
(The CD-ROM documentation is described below.)
IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at:
Displayable Softcopy Publications: IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 documentation is offered in displayable softcopy form on CD-ROM. The following unlicensed manuals are included:
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IBM 4690 OS V2: Users Guide, SC30-3983 (English, Spanish, German)
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IBM 4690 OS V2: Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide, GC30-3984 (English, Spanish, German)
Ordering Information
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IBM 4690 OS V2: Messages Guide, SC30-3985 (English, Spanish, German)
The following advance publication will be available as indicated. To order, contact your IBM representative.
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IBM 4690 OS V2: Programming Guide (English)
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IBM 4690 OS V2: Reference (English)
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TR-4 Tape Drive User′s Guide
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OnLine System Probe
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4690 OS Application Programming Interface Guide (for the 4610 printer)
http://www.financing.ibm.com
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IBM 4690 Operating System V2R3 Brochure
Order Number
Availability Date
G580-0112
May 23, 2000
Current Licensees
Programming
The displayable manuals are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material. Extra copies can be ordered by specifying feature SK2T-0441.
Current licensees of IBM 4690 OS Version 2 will be sent a program reorder form that can be returned directly to IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF).
These displayable manuals can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is offered free on the Internet. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Instructions for displaying the manuals are contained in the README file on the medium.
Reorder forms are scheduled to be mailed by July 7, 2000. Reorder forms returned to SDF will be processed within 10 workdays of receipt. When Release 3 is available, Release 2 will no longer be available.
Copies of the publications are also available for no charge using the following Internet address and selecting SUPPORT then PUBLICATIONS then OPERATING SYSTEM PUBLICATIONS:
New Licensees Orders for new licenses can be placed now. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
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Communications
http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store
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Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed.
Order Now Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001 Phone: Fax: Internet: Mail:
Terms and Conditions The terms for IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2, as previously announced in Software Announcement 299-004, dated January 19, 1999, and licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement, are unaffected by this announcement.
800-IBM-CALL 800-2IBM-FAX ibm —
[email protected] IBM Atlanta Sales Center Dept. YE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Program Currency: IBM 4690 Operating System Version 2 Release 1 will be available until March 31, 2001.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not available
Trademarks SurePOS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Charges The charges for 4690 Operating System Version 2 are unaffected by this announcement. Contact your sales channel for Support Line pricing information.
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
OTC: Customers who pay a one-time charge (OTC) for a licensed program receive enhancements and future releases, if any, at no additional charge. Significant new function may be offered as an optional feature and charged for separately. If a replacement program is announced and the customer elects to license the replacement program for an OTC and replace the prior program, an upgrade charge may apply.
Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are
“ Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures” under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute enacted on October 19, 1998.
For additional product information, refer to Software Announcement 299-004, dated January 19, 1999, and also to Software Announcement 299-285, dated September 28, 1999.
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