ANNOUNCEMENT IBM PSP Worldwide Developer Assistance Program April 26, 1994 San Francisco, CA The IBM Personal Software Products Worldwide Developer Assistance Program is proud to announce a worldwide file repository on the Internet. The Internet, with uncounted millions of users, is by far the world's largest connected network. To better serve the development community the IBM Worldwide Developer Assistance Program is responding to the many requests for support through the Internet. Tools, utilities, and information are now available on the "information superhighway" for all DAP members around the world. The DAP Internet site, called "The DAP Information Library," includes the following file bases: DAPTOOLS LIBRARY Restricted Software - These tools, utilities, demos, and sample code are available only to members of IBM's Worldwide Developer Assistance Programs. Popular tools include PHOENIX2 (a FAT and HPFS unerase utility), DEBUGO (A terminal debug program), MRFILEPM (file manager), and many, many more exclusive tools. EWS - This is a shadow of the IBM Employee Written Software file collection. This library contains many tools and utilities of general interest and some tools specifically for developers. Tools include MSHELL and TSHELL (installable shells for OS/2), TINYED (an OS/2 text editor), and many more. DAPLIB - The DAPLIB will keep developers up-to-date with the latest announcements and useful information for DAP members. Until now these programs have been available only to DAP members with access to CompuServe and to Premier/Commercial DAP members. The DAP Information Library is a private repository, but access is easy to get! It is open to all Worldwide DAP members. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS: _ Users must be members of one of IBM's Worldwide Developer Assistance Programs. _ Users must use their own Internet service providers with true TN3270 and FTP capabilities. _ Users must agree to the terms and conditions of all license agreements associated with both the libraries and the files themselves. CURRENT WW DAP MEMBERS: Get the file WWDAP.TXT. This is the WWDAP application form with a few lines added at the top to be filled out and returned. Existing members need to fill out the top portion only! Once the file has been e-mailed back to IBM your member access to the DAP Information Library will be processed. NON-DAP MEMBERS: You must join the IBM Worldwide Developer Assistance program to get access to the DAP Information Library Internet site. Fill out WWDAP.TXT completely. Once your DAP ID Number has been assigned, we will begin the processing of your access to the DAP Information Library on the Internet. ENROLLMENT: The WWDAP.TXT file is located at most popular OS/2 Internet sites. You may also ftp to the DAP Information Library Guest account. The DAP Information Library is at DAP.SVO.COM (192.195.29.5). There are 10 guest accounts (GUEST1, GUEST2 ... GUEST10). Login with a password of DAP4ME. These are limited access accounts and will give access to a few information files including WWDAP.TXT (Worldwide DAP membership application). CONTACT INFORMATION: Further questions or comments should be directed to the DAPTOOLS Coordinator at: 71075,2553 (CompuServe) or 71075.2553@compuserve.com Questions or comments regarding Worldwide DAP membership should be directed to: WWDAP@VNET.IBM.COM