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                      C SET ++ V3 BETA ANNOUNCEMENT
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  IBM announces the availability of a limited quantity beta offering of
  the IBM C Set ++ for OS/2 version 3.0 product.

  DESCRIPTION :
  -----------
  The package contains the beta code available to date for the OS/2 C Set
  ++ product.  The C Set ++ V3.0 beta is based on the currently available
  C Set ++ V2.1 with the exception of KASE:Set  (which is replaced by a
  new visual builder from IBM), and consists of the following components:

    - C/C++ Compilers (including Direct-To-SOM)
    - Visual Builder
    - ILink
    - LPEX (editor)
    - PM Debugger
    - IBM Class Library: User Interface (also known as ICLUI)
    - IBM Class Library: Collection Classes                                )
    - AT&T Tasking, I/O and Complex libraries (Standard Class Library)
    - EXTRA, the Execution Trace Analyser - a profiling tool
    - Browser
    - Workframe/2 V2.1
    - Toolkit V2.1 for C Set++ (unchanged from the original release in 4Q93)

 This beta requires OS/2 V2.1 and above.  For WARP, we have done minimal
 testing.  Feel free to try this beta with WARP, and report your
 findings!  The following gives some main areas of change, but is not an
 exhaustive list:

  1. Direct to SOM (DTS) support added to the compiler.
  2. A new visual front end replacing KASE:Set.
  3. Completely new - and fast - linker.
  4. A brand new language-sensitive editor.
  5. DTS support in the debugger plus other assorted changes.
  6. New ICLUI classes - 2D graphics, toolbar, multimedia.
  7. Dynamically loaded DLL support in EXTRA.
  8. A totally new browser - faster, more intuitive.
  9. New memory management in the C runtime.

  WHO QUALIFIES:
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 You are eligible if you have C Set++ version 2.1.  Proof of purchase
 such as a C Set registration number or a copy of a purchase invoice
 or bill of sale is required.


  ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
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 The beta is available beginning Monday, Nov 21, 1994 in limited
 quantities on a first-come, first-served basis, so please order early to
 avoid disappointment.

 To order, depending upon your location you may do the one of the
 following:

  o   In the U.S., call 1-800-3IBM-OS2. Although there is no charge
      associated with the use of the beta code, there are some charges
      for manufacturing of the CD-ROM and associated documentation, and
      shipping/handling. The manufacturing charge for the CD-ROM is $20
      and $30 for the hardcopy documentation. Distribution charges
      will vary, depending on shipping destination.
      Please note: the CD does come with softcopy documentation.
      To order, the product numbers are:

      GCSETBO - C Set++ beta V3.0 for OS/2 (CD only, Doc online)    $20
      GCSETBD - C Set++ beta & Doc V3.0 for OS/2 (CD+hardcopy Doc)  $50
                 The books in hardcopy are:
                      - Programming Guide
                      - User Interface Class Library User's Guide
                      - Visual Programming with the Visual Builder.

  o   In Canada, call 1-800-565-SW4U ext.661. Although there is no charge
      associated with the use of the beta code, there are some charges
      for manufacturing of the CD-ROM and associated documentation, and
      shipping/handling. The manufacturing charge for the CD-ROM is $29
      and $42 for the hardcopy documentation. Distribution charges
      will vary, depending on shipping destination.
      Please note: the CD does come with softcopy documentation.
      To order, the product numbers are:

      GCSETBO - C Set++ beta V3.0 for OS/2 (CD only, Doc online)     $29
      GCSETBD - C Set++ beta & Doc V3.0 for OS/2 (CD+hardcopy Doc)   $71
                 The books in hardcopy are:
                         - Programming Guide
                         - User Interface Class Library User's Guide
                         - Visual Programming with the Visual Builder


  o   In Europe, fax your order with your name, company name, address,
      phone #, fax # and proof of purchase to the attention of Mike Parker,
      EMEA DAP group in U.K., and the DAP group will advise you of any
      charges.

                       Fax # : +44 (0)1256 336778


  o   In Asia/Pacific, fax your order with your name, company name, address,
      phone #, fax # and proof of purchase to the attention of Inami Chikako
      in IBM Japan. He will advise you of any charges.

                       Fax # : +81-3-5572-2441


  o   In Australia/New Zealand, call or fax your order with your name,
      company name, fax #, address, phone Mike Voris, Australia DAP group.
      The DAP group will advise you of any charges.

                       Tel   : +61-2-354-7684
                       Fax # : +61-2-354-7766


  SERVICE AND SUPPORT:
  -------------------
 Technical support and maintenance will be provided via electronic/fax, on
 a best effort basis, by the Toronto Lab C Set ++ Services & Support team
 through:

  o   CompuServe: CSETBETA FORUM in PSPBETA

  o   IBMLink/TalkLink : CSETBETA FORUM

  o   Internet id: csetbeta@vnet.ibm.com


  REMEMBER
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  This is a beta only. Please don't expect everything to work 100% at
  top speed.