rdthomps@vela.acs.oakland.edu (Robert D. Thompson) (06/24/91)
People, I need help. If someone would be so kind as to answer these questions for me, I would really appreciate it, 1. Does the OS/2 2.0 Package from IBM include everything (i.e. the same things) as the OS/2 2.0 SDK from Microsoft ??? 2. Does, or WHEN, will OS/2 2.0 Support Windows 3.0 ??? 3. When will OS/2 2.0 be released to the public (In other words, when can I sell software that I have written for OS/2 2.0) ??? 4. SHOULD I SPEND THE $$$ ON THE OS/2 2.0 SDK FROM MICROSOFT ??? Thanks in advance for any help. Regards |(8> --- Robert rdthomps@vela.acs.oakland.edu
seg@ingres.com (scott e garfinkle) (06/27/91)
In article <7475@vela.acs.oakland.edu> rdthomps@vela.acs.oakland.edu (Robert D. Thompson) writes: > 1. Does the OS/2 2.0 Package from IBM include everything > (i.e. the same things) as the OS/2 2.0 SDK from > Microsoft ??? No. The package I got from IBM does not include any of the toolkit build from IBM (i.e. the libs, online programmer's reference, header files, etc.) or the Microsoft C386 compiler that I got with the MS SDK. The base OS is the same in both packages, though. > 2. Does, or WHEN, will OS/2 2.0 Support Windows 3.0 ??? Does not in 6.123. I think it will, mostly, in the next "pre-release" due out in a month or so. Definitely will, though not necessarily with 386-enhanced functionality, for General Availability. > 3. When will OS/2 2.0 be released to the public (In other > words, when can I sell software that I have written > for OS/2 2.0) ??? IBM still says "4th quarter of 1991." On the other hand, your customers may be getting the Beta code...? > 4. SHOULD I SPEND THE $$$ ON THE OS/2 2.0 SDK FROM MICROSOFT ??? I think that if you can wait a month or two, you'll probably do better with the IBM Software Development Kit, which will include a brand new IBM C compiler (rumor says it's evolved from the AS/400 *hot* C compiler) and other good stuff. It will probably be a lot less than $2400. A *real* lot less if you qualify for the Developer's Assistance Program; if you are planning on writing software for sale to run on OS/2, you almost certainly qualify. Call (407) 982-6408 to ask. -scott e. garfinkle Standard Disclaimer (i.e. my opinions are my own, etc. Also, I have no connection to IBM.)
kolsky@CSB.CS.TECHNION.AC.IL (Amir D. Kolsky) (06/28/91)
A clarifiaction: Windows will not run native means: Windows' API will not be executed directly, Windows Apps should run in their own windows with the PM screen group, thou they might run in a different one to begin with. AmiR.