                                   PROS/2

         The Newsletter of the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG) 
                                September 1995

                             TABLE OF CONTENTS

             I.  MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

                 A.  MEETING REGISTRATION (FORM)

                 B.  TBOUG DAY AT THE "HARD BALL CAFE"

                 C.  TBOUG GOLF SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE

            II.  WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

                 A.  MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (FORM)

                 B.  TBOUG MEMBERSHIP LOG

           III.  CALENDAR OF EVENTS

            IV.  NEW ON THE TBOUG BBS:  562-2249

             V.  NAMES & NUMBERS

            VI.  OS/2 HERE & THERE

           VII.  TBOUG SURVEY ON 

          VIII.  PROS/2 TITLE & TBOUG OFFICERS

                 A.  PROS/2 DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

                 B.  TREASURER'S REPORT

                 C.  TBOUG BYLAWS




MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT:

                    SYSTEM VIEW FOR OS/2 WORK GROUPS FEATURED
                           AT SEPTEMBER 6TH MEETING

The next meeting of the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group will be held Wednesday
evening, September 6th at IBM's LakePointe offices in Tampa.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (5:45 - 6:45)

Three committee meetings will be held in parallel prior to our main meeting:

END USER EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Tim Bryce will continue to provide instruction on how to custom tailor the
OS/2 desktop.  This month he will focus on tailoring the clock, use of
various text editors (DOS, Windows, and OS/2) and exchanging data via the
clipboard.  He will also review the use of the STARTUP.CMD file and basic
OS/2 system management utilities.  This session is suited for new users 
of OS/2 Warp - John Markman, Committee Chairman

PRODUCTION COMMITTEE

As a follow-up to last month's TBOUG survey (see attached), the Production 
Committee will review various backup/recovery packages.  Various members of
the committee will represent different packages and discuss the pros and
cons of each. - Stu Horowitz, Committee Chairman

OS/2 SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman Steve Schneer will conduct a demonstration of
Mr. File/PM, a useful file management tool for OS/2.  Mr. File is
employee written software from IBM and is available on bulletin
boards and the Internet.

MAIN MEETING (7:30 - 9:00)

Featured will be a presentation on IBM's SystemView for OS/2 Work Groups
by Bill Coons of IBM.  SystemView is IBM's systems management tool
integrated into IBM's network operating system and soon will be
bundled with the forthcoming OS/2 Warp Server (see description under 
the "OS/2 Here & There" section).  SystemView includes tools for LAN 
management, backup/recovery, license management, asset management, etc.

The presentation will be conducted by Bill Coons of IBM, Orlando.
TBOUG members will remember Bill for some of our more memorable
meetings (e.g., introduction of OS/2 Warp, Warp Connect, and IBM's
Information Superhighway).

AGENDA

Committee Meetings (5:45 - 6:45)
(Parallel Sessions)

- Production Committee
- OS/2 Support Committee
- End User Education Committee

Dinner (6:45 - 7:30)

Main Meeting (7:30 - 9:00)

- Announcements
- IBM Updates
- Featured Speaker:  Bill Coons of IBM

The registration fee for the meeting is $13 for members who pre-register; 
$15 for pre-registered guests.  Please make your reservations early (no 
later than September 1st).  The registration fee for those who do not
pre-register is $15 for members and $17 for guests.  NOTE:  If you have 
a "standing" reservation for monthly meetings it is not necessary to confirm
reservations (except to cancel).  For cancellations, please call no later
than two days prior to the meeting.  See the meeting registration form to
make reservations.

LOCATION

IBM Tampa Services Center
4th Floor, LakePointe One Building
3109 West Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Tampa

For directions, contact IBM at Tel:  813/872-2277 or 
Brad Brown at 813/872-2156


               MEETING REGISTRATION - SEPTEMBER 6TH MEETING

Please make reservations for the following individuals to attend the
September 6th meeting of the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group.  Please make
reservations no later than September 1st!  NOTE:  If you have a "standing"
reservation for monthly meetings it is not necessary to confirm
reservations (except to cancel).  For cancellations, please call no later
than two days prior to the meeting.

                 Person               Title               Telephone

         _____________________  ____________________  ___________________

         _____________________  ____________________  ___________________

Company  ________________________________________________________________

Address  ________________________________________________________________

City     _____________________  State ____________ Zip  _________________

Fax:     _________________________________________

E-Mail:  _________________________________________

Either Phone, Fax, or Mail your              Please indicate the committee
registration to:                             meeting you plan to attend:
        Rick Hoffmann
        Dun & Bradstreet Pension Services    _____ End User Education
        Suite 200                            _____ Production
        3507 Frontage Road                   _____ OS/2 Support
        Tampa, FL  33622                     Subjects to be discussed at
        Tel:  813/282-9111 X 6024            OS/2 Support:
        Fax:  813/286-8759                   ___________________________
        E-Mail:  FredPoint@aol.com
                                             ___________________________

                  CHECK HERE IF YOU WILL NOT HAVE DINNER _____


TBOUG DAY AT THE "HARD BALL CAFE" 

Our first social event for the User Group was a good one&colon.  TBOUG
day at the Clearwater Phillies' "Hard Ball Cafe" on Friday evening, 
August 11th.  TBOUG rented out a very comfortable part of the stadium 
to watch Clearwater versus Fort Myers.  Approximately 30 TBOUG members
were on hand for the game.  A cool breeze coming off of the Gulf cooled
off a hot day.  This, along with the charcoal-grilled buffet, made for an 
enjoyable evening.  If you didn't attend, you missed out!


TBOUG GOLF SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE

TBOUG is proud to present its own line of waffle net or
smooth texture Outer Banks professional golf shirts.  These
shirts are available in two recommended colors:  Forest Green
and White.  The TBOUG logo was hand designed, digitized and 
embroidered on the right hand side of the shirt opposite of
the optional pocket.  The shirt sizes are S M L XL XXL.  If 
you are interested, the cost is $25.50.  Please make checks 
payable to "We're the Tops".  If you have any questions or to
place an order, you can either send me an e-mail or phone me 
at 289-1904 ext. 6024.

                                                      - Rick Hoffmann
                                                        TBOUG Secretary
                                                        FredPoint@aol.com



                     WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

         Wayne Alexander - Cybertek, Inc. - Riverview, FL
              Patti R. Goffe - City of Pinellas Park
                  John R. Stuart - IBM - Tampa


     COME JOIN OS/2 PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE TAMPA BAY AREA!

Bradenton, Brandon, Brooksville, Clearwater, Kissimmee,
Lakeland, Land O'Lakes, Madeira Beach, Maitland, Orlando, 
Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Riverview, 
Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Spring Hill, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, 
Temple Terrace, Valrico, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills



            A USER GROUP IS JUDGED BY THE COMPANY IT KEEPS!

The following is a partial list of member companies in TBOUG:

BANNEX CORPORATION
BENEFICIAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
BIC SPECIALTY MARKETS
CASH FLEX
CATALINA MARKETING CORPORATION
CHASE BANKCARD SERVICES
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
CITY OF PINELLAS PARK
COMPUTER MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
CYBERTEK, INC.
DATA FLEX
DUN & BRADSTREET
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
GTE DATA SERVICES
H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
HEALTH PLAN SERVICES, INC.
IBM
ISSC
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
M. BRYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
MET LIFE
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
PRINCE PARANI COMPUTER SERVICES
PROTEL
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
REMAX ELITE REALTY
ROBERTS & ROBERTS, INC.
SOUTH WEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD)
STATE OF FLORIDA
SUN BANK OF TAMPA BAY
TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS
TAMPA TRIBUNE
TECH DATA CORPORATION
TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE, INC.
TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
USAA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
U.S. MARINE CORPS
VA HOSPITAL
WATKINS MOTOR LINES, INC.

For a membership application ...

                        TAMPA BAY OS/2 USERS' GROUP

                          MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG) is a non-profit, vendor-independent
association dedicated to the effective use of IBM's OS/2 operating system.
Members of TBOUG are OS/2 licensees from around the Tampa Bay area of
Florida.  There are two types of membership in the user group:

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP allows a company to sponsor many employees to attend
user group functions.  There is one (1) vote associated with a corporate
membership and the company must appoint an official voting delegate.  The
price for an annual corporate membership is $200.*

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP allows an individual to join the user group and
entitles him/her to the same rights and privileges as the corporate
member, except the individual has a one-tenth (1/10) membership vote.
The price for an individual membership is $20.*

*  Membership fees are prorated on a quarterly basis (operating year
   is January to December).  

The association is governed by a set of bylaws and an Executive Board.
Members can attend meeting functions (monthly meetings and committee
meetings) at discounted rates, and are provided free access to the user
group's Bulletin Board Service (BBS).  Membership applications should
be forwarded to the TBOUG Secretary:  Mr. Rick Hoffmann at Dun &
Bradstreet Pension Services, Suite 200, 3507 Frontage Road, Tampa,
FL  33622; Tel:  813/282-9111 X 6024.
Make checks payable to:  Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group

                        TAMPA BAY OS/2 USERS' GROUP
                          MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MEMBERSHIP TYPE:        _____   CORPORATE               _____   INDIVIDUAL

IF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP, WILL YOU BE THE VOTING DELEGATE?  ________

"I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT I AM OR MY COMPANY IS A LICENSEE OF IBM'S OS/2
OPERATING SYSTEM AND, AS A MEMBER, WILL ABIDE THE BYLAWS OF THE
TAMPA BAY OS/2 USERS' GROUP."

NAME       ____________________________________________________________

TITLE      ____________________________________________________________

COMPANY    ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS    ____________________________________________________________

CITY       _________________________ STATE   _____   ZIP ______________

TELEPHONE  ____________________________________________________________

FAX        ____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL     ____________________________________________________________

        I WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE(S):

_____  PRODUCTION             _____  OS/2 SUPPORT
_____  END-USER EDUCATION     _____  OTHER  _____________

CHECK HERE TO ESTABLISH A "STANDING" DINNER RESERVATION FOR ALL MONTHLY
MEETINGS (YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO CALL TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS):           _____

RECEIVED BY (TBOUG):  ______________________________  DATE: ________________



                         TBOUG MEMBERSHIP LOG

The following is a list of all current members in the Tampa
Bay OS/2 Users' Group.  The addresses, telephone/fax numbers, and
E-Mail addresses of the membership are available on the TBOUG BBS.

Michelle Alatorre - IBM

Bruce W. Albritton - South West Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

Wayne Alexander - Cybertek, Inc.

Louis J. Ammiano - Data Flex

Duane Aylsworth - BIC Specialty Markets

Scott M. Baker

Timothy J. Baker

Kirk Beach - Catalina Marketing Corporation

Arnold Behre

John Biddle - Chase Bankcard Services

Chris Boinay - Computer Management Consultants

Ed Bradburn - A Real System

Brad Brown - IBM

Joe Bryant - Health Plan Services, Inc.

Pat Bryant - Tampa International Forest Products

Tim Bryce - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.

Kenneth Buker - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Barbara Carter - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Dee Dee Cheek - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Max Chernoff

C. Cole Coon - U.S. Marine Corps

Jim Clack - Catalina Marketing Corporation

Marion Clifton - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Mike Clough - BIC Specialty Markets

John C. Coffeen - Tampa Tribune

Tim Condon

Ron Craven - Data Flex

Bob Dallis

Greg Dettmore - Roberts & Roberts, Inc.

Jerry Dickie - BIC Specialty Products

Greg Dodge - Data Flex

Monte D. Duet - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Apryl Edwards - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Norman Epright - Data Flex

Maria I. Espinosa - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Vanessa Evans - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Amy E. Faichney - Bay Resources

Robert Faichney - IBM

Eric Fisher - BIC Specialty Products

Albert F. (Fritz) Foster - Crystal Investment Enterprises, Inc.

Michael Friedman - Catalina Marketing Corporation

Stephen Gannon

Julie Gardei - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Michael A. Geiger - Enterprise Systems Support, Inc.

Dan Geist - H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Steve Gillis - Dun & Bradstreet Plan Services

Melvin Glass 

Otto L. Gonzalez - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Kevin Goodman - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Steven J. Greenfield - Catalina Marketing Corporation

Colin Greseth - ISSC/BRS

Justin Griffin - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Patti R. Goffe - City of Pinellas Park

Edward J. Grohe, III - Time Customer Service, Inc.

Arnold Grohskopf - Morton Plant Hospital

Dave Hancock - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Fred E. Harris - D.P. Search

Ted C. Harris

Sam Heard - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Raymond Hicks

Rick L. Hoffmann - Dun & Bradstreet Pension Services

Stuart Horowitz - Cash Flex

Charles Howe - Cosmos Technologies of Florida

Richard A. Hubbard - FAA

Gary Jenkins - Dun & Bradstreet Plan Services

Bill Johnson - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Philip W. Johnson - Watkins Motor Lines, Inc.

Bill Keiser

Phil Kelly - Data Flex

Steven Kessler - Met Life

Mark Kopec - Automation Research Systems

Dean Koulogianes - Key Controls, Inc.

Andrew Kuchel - Data Flex

F. Lee Launstein - F. Lee Launstein & Associates

John T. Lavana

Earl Lawton - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Mary Lefferson - Times Publishing Company

John LeMay - Data Flex

Larry Liebler - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Garry Lingle - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Brian A. Lowe - Technically Speaking

John K. Lucas - H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Joseph Madden - VA Hospital

John D. Markman - Protel

James Mason - Tame Information Solutions

Sue Mattiace - IBM

Joe May - Florida, State of

Michael McEldowney - BIC Specialty Markets

Susie McGhee - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Rich McGue - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Kym Miller - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Walter J. Miska - GTE Data Services

Celeste Monds - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Lloyd Monds - Remax Elite Realty

Pat MonGoven - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Russell Moore - Chase Bankcard Services

Kevin Mooren

Brent Moser - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Karen Mueller - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Andoni Muguruza - BIC Specialty Markets

Mel Nathanson

Jack A. Nelson - City of Pinellas Park

Marco Nielsen - Bannex Corporation

Cheryl O'Neill - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Jennifer Page - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Rom Parani - Prince Parani Computer Services

Pat Parlee - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Donald Patzsch

Ceil Permenter - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Steven W. Phillippy - University of South Florida

Todd D. Piersall - Contraves STS

Ted Plossl - Innovative Computer Education

Ed Quenzer - QCON

Daniel F. Roberts - Roberts & Roberts

Angela Robinson - Sun Bank of Tampa Bay

James K. Ryan

Steven P. Schneer - Tampa Electric Company

Sue Shoop - BIC Specialty Markets

Brian Smith - Tech Data Corporation

Jeff Smith - Data Flex

Steven E. Speairs - Smart DB Consulting

Allan L. Stephan - Stepco I.S. Consulting

John R. Stuart - IBM

Rolf Sundstrom - Data Flex

Walter R. Supina

Connie A. Swift - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Mary Talamantez - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

John C. Tardy, CCP - South West Florida Water Management District

Thomas P. Taylor - EDI DAD

Debbie Tomasko - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Garry R. Tuomey - Data Flex

Kirk Toune - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Michael Valletti - Chase Manhattan Bank

John Volkner - USAA Property and Casualty Insurance

Peter Weigler - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Rebecca R. Whipple - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Carolyn White - IBM

David Whitmore - Catalina Marketing Corporation

Rebecca D. Williams - IBM

John T. Witlow

Clint Wood - Beneficial Systems Development Corporation

Paul G. Wylie - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.



                           CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following is a list of events of interest to OS/2 users in the
Tampa Bay area:

September 6, 1995 - Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group meeting; Tel:  813/786-4567

September 11-15, 1995 - COMMON Fall 1995 Conference;
   Chicago, IL; Tel:  312/644-6610

September 13-15, 1995 - Application Development Strategies; New Orleans,
   LA; Tel:  203/226-6382 X 3090

September 25-29, 1995 - IBM OS/2 Technical Update; Atlanta, GA;
   Tel:  800/636-6634

October 4, 1995 - Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group meeting; Tel:  813/786-4567

October 4-5, 1995 - Expotech Conference; Tampa Convention Center;
   Tel:  813/641-1633

October 8-13, 1995 - IBM Midrange Technical Conference; Orlando, FL;
   Tel:  508/745-6010

October 10-12, 1995 - IBM TechCon, The Client/Server Solutions 
   Conference; San Jose, CA; Tel:  800/767-2336 or E-Mail:  
   76225.3340@compuserve.com (mention your priority code ISDIU12).

October 15-20, 1995 - ColoradOS/2; Keystone, CO;
   Tel:  800/481-3389 or 719/481-3389.

November 1, 1995 - Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group meeting; Tel:  813/786-4567

November 5-9, 1995 - GUIDE Fall '95; New Orleans, LA; 
  Tel:  312-245-1599

November 8-9, 1995 - The Computer & Office Technology Showcase; Tampa, FL;
  Tel:  503/234-1552

November 13-17, 1995 - COMDEX; Las Vegas, NV; Tel:  617/449-6600

December 6, 1995 - Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group meeting; Tel:  813/786-4567

April 22-26, 1996 - IBM Technical Interchange, Nashville, TN;
  Tel:  800-872-7109 or 508-443-4990

May 30-31, 1996 - DPMA Region 7 Conference; Tampa, FL;
  Tel: 813/572-2601

June 3-6, 1996 - COMDEX; Chicago, IL; Tel:  617/449-6600

June 9-13, 1996 - GUIDE Spring '96; Washington, DC;
  Tel:  312-245-1599

November 17-21, 1996 - GUIDE Fall '95; San Antonio, TX;
  Tel:  312-245-1599

ALSO LOOK FOR TBOUG MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE TAMPA TRIBUNE, 
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, AMERICA ONLINE, IBM LINK, COMPUSERVE, THE
TBOUG BBS, AND ON THE INTERNET.


                   NEW ON THE TBOUG BBS:  562-2249

CON0995.ZIP  - OS/2 CONNECT Newsletter for September 1995
               in INF format suitable for use with the
               standard OS/2 "View" utility (VIEW.EXE).
               Simply type:  VIEW CON0995.INF See included
               README.TXT file for description and
               installation instructions. Newsletter
               includes the names, numbers, and addresses
               (including Internet and BBS') of key OS/2
               contacts in the industry, along with news
               and a calendar of events.
               Uploaded by:  Tim Bryce

APPTYPE.ZIP  - Utility Program that determines which type of
               system ".exe" file (OS/2, DOS, etc.)
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

DALEKS.ZIP   - Daleks V 1, X-Robots clone game.  As good a
               time optimizer as Minesweeper.  Freeware, too!.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

LAUNCH.ZIP   - Nice little REXX program to start another
               LaunchPad on your desktop.  That's right,
               multiple LaunchPads!  
               Uploaded by:  Tim Bryce

PMMPEG.ZIP   - Movie file viewer w/ options.  Version 3.0--shareware.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

PMUUE121.ZIP - PM unix-unix encoder/decoder.  Updated from PMUUE112.zip
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

ZCP301.ZIP   - Zip Chunker Pro 3.01, splits large RRC/ARJ/ZIP/LZH files.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

EUGEICON.ZIP - More 3-D icons.  These were inspired by EDSICON.ZIP.
               There are about 20 and are freeware.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

MEGADS.ZIP   - MEGADESK--is a virtual desktop which allows
               for the expansion of your PM windows (i.e.,
               create many "rooms").  IBM employee written software.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

PMIC10.ZIP   - PM I-Cat  Version 1.00 OS/2 PM image catalog utility.
               PM I-Cat is a 32-bit native OS/2 PM
               application for displaying and managing
               thumbnail views of your image files.
               Supports OS/2 & Windows BMP, ICO, PTR, PCX,
               GIF, TIF, and JPG files.
               A shareware product by Bink Enterprises.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

PMWORLD1.ZIP - Displays world map where several cities may
               be selected to display respective local
               times.  Handy program to have if you have
               communications out of town.
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

HLITE111.ZIP - HyperACCESS Lite Version 1.11 - contains
               updates to the product since it was first
               issued with the BonusPak.  Terminal emulator
               Uploaded by:  Tim Bryce

HYPR600B.ZIP - HyperACCESS V6.00 BETA from Hilgraeve.
               Terminal emulator.
               Uploaded by:  Tim Bryce

WXFAQ04.ZIP  - WebExplorer FAQ file:  updated to late 7/95.
               This is from the Hobbes site and is in the
               INF format (use the VIEW command).
               Uploaded by:  Joe May

Plus many other freeware and shareware products.

THANKS TO ALL OF THE TBOUG MEMBERS WHO MADE CONTRIBUTIONS!
 

                            NAMES & NUMBERS

Abacus                                            800-451-4319
  (publisher of OS/2 books)                    or 616-698-0330
  (Grand Rapids, MI)                          and 616-698-0325 FAX
ACI Technology Training Div. (OS/2 training)      708-285-7800
  (Itasca, IL)                                and 708-285-7440 FAX
Adaptive Research & Design (OS/2 training)        305-892-8669
  (Miami, FL)                                 and 305-892-8669
Addison-Wesley (publisher of OS/2 books)          617-944-3700
Advantis (customer assistance)                    800-727-2222
  (IBM Link)                                      800-543-3912
Alpha Books (publisher of OS/2 books)             800-428-5331
  (Indianapolis, IN)                          and 800-448-3804 FAX
Altium (an IBM company)                           800-365-4426x310
America Online                                    800-827-6364
                                              and 703/448-8700

BIX (network provider)                            800-695-4775
                                               or 617-354-4137
BMT Micro (distributor of OS/2 shareware)         910-350-8061
  (Wilmington, NC)                            and 910-350-2937 FAX
Bookstop                                          813-791-9430
  (Clearwater; retailer of OS/2 books & magazines)
Borland (vendor of OS/2 software devel. aids)     800-932-9994
  (Santa Cruz, California)                    and 408-431-4123 FAX
  (Borland Developer Express (catalog))       and 800-932-9994 x1302
Broadway and Seymour (OS/2 trng; Charlotte, NC)   800-247-9287
Business Depot, Inc.                              800-844-8448

Circuit City (Clearwater)                         813-726-2899
Cirrus                                            800-272-1135
Citrix                                            800-437-7503
                                               or 305-755-0559
                                              and 305-341-6880 FAX
Clearlook Corporation (OS/2 word processor)       800-818-5665
  (Burke, VA)                                 and 703-764-3746 FAX
CompUSA (Tampa)                                   813-877-4777
CompuServe                                        800-848-8199
  (membership)                                 or 800-524-3388
  IBM OS/2 Users+ Forum (GO OS2USER)
  OS/2 Support Forum (GO OS2SUPP)
  Software Products Forum (GO PSPAPROD)
Computer Associates International, Inc.           800-CALL-CAI
Computer City (Tampa)                             813-870-2141
Computer Factory Outlet (Tampa)                   813-879-0008
Computer Trader (Tampa advertising paper)         813-839-7423
Compuware Corporation (MI)                        810-737-7596
Corel Systems Corp. (Ottawa, Ontario)             613-728-8200
                                              and 613-728-9790 FAX
Creative Labs (Technical Support; California)     408-982-9226
CYRIX (General)                                   214-234-8387
  (Technical Support)                             800-848-2979 x325

Datapro Research                                  609-764-0100
Dell Computer (Technical Support)                 800-624-9896
Delphi                                            800-695-4005
                                               or 617-491-3393
DeScribe, Inc. (OS/2 Word Processing package)     941-732-5500
  Support                                     and 916-646-1111
Drake Training and Technologies (for              800-959-3926
   Professional Certification Program from IBM)

EduQuest (IBM subsidiary; software ordering)      800-426-3327
Egghead Software (OS/2 authorized dealer)
   Clearwater                                     813-726-0477
   Corporate Sales                                800-927-4344
   Tampa                                          813-975-1211
EMS (CD OS/2 shareware)                           301-924-3594

GEnie                                             800-638-8369
Gilmore Systems (California)                      805-379-3210
   (Magnum BBS vendor)                        and 805-379-1341 FAX
GUIDE International Corporation                   312-245-1599
  (Chicago, IL)                               and 312-321-5116 FAX

Hawks Nest BBS (OS/2 BBS; Mulberry, FL)           941-425-1000 BBS

IBM AntiVirus Direct                              800-551-3579
IBM AntiVirus Services Marketing                  800-742-2493
IBM Authorized Dealer Locator                     800-447-4700
IBM Boca Raton Tech. Svcs. Software System Test   800-426-2622
IBM BookStore                                     800-568-6294
IBM Business Enterprise Solution Team (BEST)      800-627-8363
  (BESTeam)                                   and 404-835-9444 FAX
IBM Cary (North Carolina) Customer Center         800-426-2279
IBM Catalog Solutions Center                      800-426-2255
IBM Continuous Speech Series (ICSS) Ordering      800-426-2255
IBM Continuous Speech Series (ICSS) Tech Support  800-553-1623
IBM Cross System Product Ordering, Presale Info   800-426-2279
IBM Customer Education Schedules                  800-426-8322
IBM Customer Support Center                       800-967-7882
IBM DB2/2 Client/Server Devel. Asst. Pgm. (DAP)   800-627-8363
IBM DB/2 Technical Conference Enrollment          800-955-1238
IBM Desktop Software Support Hotline              800-336-5430
IBM Developer's Connection for OS/2               800-633-8266
IBM Developer Support News                        407-443-5214 FAX
IBM Direct (OS/2 software sales, prices)          800-426-2968
  (FAX orders)                                    800-445-2426 FAX
IBM Direct Response Marketing for Education       800-426-4190
IBM Education and Training                        800-426-8322
IBM End User & Software Solutions                 800-547-1283
   Services & Support
IBM FAX Information Service                       800-426-4329
IBM General Information                           800-426-3333
IBM Hardware Authorized Service Center Locator    800-237-4824
IBM Helpcenter (general info and tech support)    800-772-2227
IBM Independent Vendor League (IVL)               512-823-2069
IBM Maintenance Service                           800-426-7378
IBM Multimedia Help Line                          800-241-1620
IBM Multimedia (Ultimedia) Information            800-228-8584
IBM Multimedia (Ultimedia) Developer Assistance   800-426-9402x150
IBM National Education Fulfillment Center         800-426-3327
IBM National Service/IBM Support Center           800-237-5511
IBM Netware & OS/2 Interoperability Service       800-547-1283
IBM OS/2 Application Solutions Catalog Ordering   800-879-2755
IBM OS/2 Application Assistance Center (OS/2 AAC) 800-547-1283
IBM OS/2 BBS Registration Info (IBMLink/TalkLink) 800-547-1283
IBM OS/2 CSD/ServicePak Ordering                  800-494-3044
IBM OS/2 & LAN Server Certification program       800-992-4777
IBM OS/2 Dealer Locator Service                   800-237-4824
IBM OS/2 Developer's Connection Ordering          800-633-8266
IBM OS/2 Device Driver Developer's BBS (DUDE)     407-982-3217 BBS
IBM OS/2 Device Driver Development Support        407-982-4239
IBM OS/2 Device Driver Sourcekit Ordering         800-633-8266
IBM OS/2 Free Seminar Enrollment                  800-937-3737
IBM OS/2 Free Upgrade Order Status                800-677-2581
IBM OS/2 Hardware Compatibility/Device Drivers    800-992-4777
  (choose Option 2, then Option 1)
IBM OS/2 Hardware Testing/Certification           407-443-4014
IBM OS/2 Information and Sales                    800-342-6672
IBM OS/2 Multimedia Tools                         800-228-8584
IBM OS/2 Seminar Line                             800-766-4344
IBM OS/2 ServicePak/CSD Ordering                  800-494-3044
IBM OS/2 ServicePak Defective/Missing Diskette    800-879-2755
   Replacement (NOT ServicePak ordering!)
IBM OS/2 Software Solutions                       407-944-5544
  (technical support for home users)
IBM OS/2 Support Line                             800-237-5511
IBM OS/2 Technical Update (seminars)              800-636-6634
IBM OS/2 Training Videos                          800-346-2193
IBM OS/2 User Group Relations                     512-823-1856
   (Richard Woolsey; Austin, TX)          ibmpcug@vnet.ibm.com
IBM OS/2 Warp Bug Report (in the U.S.A.)          800-992-4777
IBM PC Company (Research Triangle Park)           919-517-0001 BBS
IBM PC Direct (hardware supplies, orders, prices) 800-426-2968
  (in Canada)                                     800-465-7999
IBM PC Factory Outlet                             800-426-7015
IBM PC Technical Books Hotline                    800-426-7282
IBM PenAssist Program                             800-627-8363
                                               or 404-835-9900
                                              and 404-835-9444 FAX
IBM Personal Systems Technical Solutions          800-678-8014
    (IBM magazine; Roanoke, TX)               and 817-961-7218 FAX
IBM Personal Systems Support Family info center   800-799-7765
IBM POWER Team Information Line                   800-222-2363
IBM PSP Developer Support Marketing Center        800-285-2936
IBM PSP Product Information and Sales             800-342-6672
IBM PSP Support Center                            800-992-4777
   (Defect report)
IBM PSP Technical Interchange Registration        800-872-7109
IBM Publications Ordering                         800-879-2755x1
IBM Software Store                                800-342-6672
IBM Solution Developer Program (SDO) for OS/2     407-982-6408
  (formerly the Developer Assistance Program) and 407-998-7610 FAX
  SDO Hotline                                     404-835-9900
IBM Sources & Solutions (OS/2 Directory)          203/268-1075 FAX
IBM Speech Recognition Education                  800-426-4832
IBM Speech Recognition Information                800-826-5263
IBM Support Family Information Center             800-742-9235
IBM TalkLink                                      800-547-1283
IBM Tampa office (LakePointe One Building)        813-872-2277
IBM TCP/IP Application Partners Program (TAPP)    919-254-2679
IBM Technical Coordinator Program                 800-547-1283
IBM Technical Directory                           800-832-4347
IBM VisualAge Object Connection Program           800-426-2279
IDG Books Worldwide (publisher of OS/2 books)     415-655-3027
  (San Mateo, CA)                             and 415-655-3299 FAX
Indelible Blue, Inc. (OS/2 software catalog)      800-776-8284
INSIDE OS/2 (Louisville, KY)                      502-493-3200
  (monthly newsletter)                        and 502-491-8050 FAX
Intel                                             800-628-8686
  (Customer Support/FaxBack)                  and 800-538-3373 FAX
International DB2 Users Group (IDUG; Chicago)     312-644-6610
IS International (OS/2 training)                  800-276-1075
  (Boca Raton, FL)                            and 407-994-4373 FAX

Logitech (Technical Support; California)          510-795-8100
Lotus Development Corp.                           800-828-7086

McGraw-Hill (publisher of OS/2 books)             717-794-2191
  (Blue Ridge Summit, PA)                     and 717-794-2191 FAX
Mercury Opus BBS (OS/2 BBS; St. Pete, FL)         813-321-0734 BBS
Microage Computer Center (OS/2 authorized dealer) 407-875-9025
  (Maitland, FL)
Micro Focus (COBOL development products; sales)   800-MFCOBOL
  Technical Support (Philadelphia)                610-992-3550
  Bulletin Board (300, 2400, 9600 modem)          610-337-0231 BBS
  BBS (14,400 modem)                              610-337-0406 BBS
Mitsumi (Technical Support; California)           408-970-0700
Multi-Net (OS/2 BBS software)                     503-883-8099
Mustang Software (Wildcat BBS vendor)             800-999-9619

New Riders (OS/2 book publisher)                  800-428-5331
  (Indianapolis, IN)                          and 800-448-3804 FAX
Novell, Inc. (Provo, UT)                          801-429-5155
  (Technical Support)                             800-526-5463

Office Depot (Clearwater)                         813-725-3181
  Sunshine Mall                                   813-443-6767
  St. Petersburg                                  813-347-4900
Office Solutions (Long Beach, CA)                 800-897-APPS
  (OS/2 Software Catalog)                      or 310-439-5567
                                              and 310-438-7888 FAX
One Up Corporation (OS/2 training)                800-678-O1UP
  (Dallas, TX)                                and 214-620-9626 FAX
Operating Systems of Florida (St. Pete)           813-923-8892
OS+ Resource (OS/2 Software Catalog; California)  800-804-8588
                                              and 310-804-6154 FAX
OS/2 Developer Magazine subscriptions             800-926-8672
OS/2 Express (OS/2 Software Catalog)              800-672-5945
  (Maryland)                                  and 301-770-1720 FAX
OS/2 Express Bookshelf (OS/2 books)               800-OS2-KWIK
OS/2 Magazine (Miller-Freeman; San Francisco)     415-905-2200
OS/2 Shareware BBS (Pete Norloff, VA)             703-385-4325 BBS
OS/2 Vendor Council (independent vendors          415-491-1565
  promoting OS/2; San Francisco, CA)          and 415-491-1164 FAX

Packard Bell (Technical Support)                  800-733-4411
PacketWorks, Inc. (Internet Provider; Clearwater) 813-446-8826
PC & MAC Connection (OS/2 software retailer)      800-800-9520
  (New Hampshire)                              or 800-800-5555
  (Fax Number)                                and 603-446-7791 FAX
PKWare, Inc. (Glendale, WI)                       414-352-3670
  (Vendor, data compression software; PKZIP)  and 414-352-3815 FAX
PowerQuest Corporation                            800-379-2566
  (Orem, Utah)                                 or 801-226-8977
  (PartitionMagic Vendor)                     and 801-226-8941 FAX
Prentice Hall (publisher of OS/2 books)           800-428-5331
  (Indianapolis, IN)                              800-448-3804 FAX
"PRIDE" Network BBS (MBA/Bryce; Palm Harbor, FL)  813-786-4864 BBS
Prodigy                                           800-776-0845
                                              and 800-776-3449
Profit Press (CD OS/2 shareware)                  800-843-7990
Programmer's Paradise (software catalog)          800-445-7899
Provantage (software catalog)                     800-336-1166

Que (division of Macmillan Computer Publications) 800-428-5331
  (publisher of OS/2 books)                   and 800-448-3804 FAX

Random House (publisher of OS/2 books)            212-751-2600
  (New York, NY)                              and 212-940-7370 FAX

Sams Publishing (publisher of OS/2 books)         800-448-5331
  (Indianapolis, IN)                          and 800-448-3804 FAX
Softmart (OS/2 software retailer)                 800-272-6519
Software, Etc. (OS/2 authorized dealer)
  Bradenton                                       941-746-7769
  Lakeland                                        941-859-4199
  Naples                                          941-434-8812
  Tampa Bay Center - Tampa                        813-875-1642
  University Square Mall  - Tampa                 813-971-7166
Software Publishers Association (SPA)             202-452-1600
  (software piracy inspectors/auditors;
  Washington, DC)
Software Quarterly (IBM magazine)                 817-961-6551
  (Roanoke, TX)                               and 817-961-7218 FAX
Stac Electronics (Carlsbad, CA)                   800-522-7822
  (Outside of the U.S.)                       and 619-794-4333
  (Vendor, Stacker data compression software) and 619-794-4575 FAX
Surplus Software (OS/2 Software Catalog)          800-732-7877
SYS-ED (OS/2 training)                            212-564-9147
  (New York, NY)                              and 212-967-3498 FAX
Sytron Corporation                                800-877-0016
  (OS/2 backup software)                      and 508-898-0001 FAX

Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group BBS                   813-562-2249 BBS
Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG)               813-786-4567
Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG)               813-786-4765 FAX
Team OS/2
   Telephone (Anita Venable)                      512-823-1682
    or (Janet Gobeille)                           512-823-3247
   FAX (Janet Gobeille)                           512-823-3252 FAX
   Newsletter Editor (Arylnn Poczynek)            905-316-2468
   CompuServe                                       76711,1123
   Internet                               teamos2@vnet.ibm.com
   Prodigy                                             TVKM35A
Tiger Software (OS/2 software retailer)           800-888-4437
Tron Int'l (OS/2 test lab and sales)              415-525-2700
  (San Mateo, CA)                             and 415-525-2707 FAX

User Friendly Computer News & Review (Tampa)      813-621-9696
  (monthly computer newspaper for Tampa Bay)

Van Nostrand Reinhold (publisher of OS/2 books)   800-842-3636
  (New York, NY)                               or 212-454-3232
                                              and 212-475-2548 FAX
ViaGrafix (OS/2 training videos)                  800-842-4723
  (Pryor, OK)                                  or 918-825-6700
                                              and 800-842-3294 FAX
                                               or 918-825-6744 FAX

Walnut Creek (CD OS/2 shareware; California)      800-786-9907
  (Concord, California)                        or 510-674-0783
                                              and 510-674-0821 FAX
Watcom International (OS/2 development aids)      800-265-4555
  (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)                 and 519-747-4971 FAX
Wiley (John) & QED (OS/2 book publisher)          212-850-6000
  (New York, NY)                              and 212-850-6088 FAX

Ziff-Davis Press (publisher of OS/2 books)        510-601-2099
  (Emeryville, CA)                            and 510-601-2099 FAX



                          OS/2 HERE & THERE

TOP 10 REASONS LOTUS EMPLOYEES SECRETLY LOOK FORWARD TO BECOMING
PART OF IBM

10.  Sounds like wacky fun to work for some obscure wierdly named
     division.

 9.  Love partying with the mainframe guys.

 8.  Get to go river rafting with the money they received from cashing
     in stock options.

 7.  Lou Gerstner is a wild man.

 6.  Just felt inadequate without some big iron around.

 5.  Jeans and T-shirts are getting boring.  Big Blue pinstripes,
     here we come!

 4.  Can't wait for exciting challenge of warding off backstabbers from
     mainframe divisions.

 3.  Microsoft said I didn't have the "team spirit."

 2.  Did I mention what a party animal Lou Gerstner is?

 1.  It's the only company that still uses 1-2-3.

                                                          - NewMedia magazine
                                                            August 1995


OS/2 MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 1995 EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS
 
OS/2 WORLD CONFERENCE, BOSTON, MA (July 18, 1995) - OS/2 Magazine 
announced today that 11 products have been awarded its 1995 Editors' 
Choice Award.  These products are chosen by the monthly magazine's 
editors, with consultation by contributing editors, regular authors, 
and product reviewers.
 
While evaluating products for the second annual Editors' Choice Awards,
OS/2 Magazine's editors looked for products that "make a difference" to the
OS/2 community, and are widely used and recommend by OS/2 users to their
peers.  "These are software and services that are sworn by, not sworn at,"
said Alan Zeichick, Editor-in-Chief of OS/2 Magazine.  "These products
represent the best of what's available today, and in many cases highlight
the benefits of using OS/2 Warp 3.0, IBM's powerful 32-bit operating
system."
 
The 1995 OS/2 Magazine Editors' Choice Awards were presented at the OS/2
World Conference and Exhibition, held July 17-21 in Boston, and will be
announced in the October 1995 issue of OS/2 Magazine.
 
In alphabetical order by company, the products are:
 
*  Barebones Software's File Manager/2 2.32, a set of file management and
   disk utilities which work closely with OS/2 Warp's Workplace Shell user
   interface.
 
*  Clear & Simple's Performance Plus 3.0, a set of tools that not only
   automatically fine-tune OS/2's performance, but also teaches about OS/2's
   internal operation.
 
*  DeScribe, Inc.'s Voyager CD, a competitively priced, full-featured
   word processor that's available across most PC platforms, as well as OS/2.
 
*  Jon Seymour's Warp Pharmacy, a World Wide Web home page and electronic
   resources that offer excellent support to OS/2 Warp users and consultants.
 
*  Markus Schmidt's Zap-O-Comm 2.052, a popular shareware telecommunications 
   package that includes scripting, REXX interface, and plug-in modules.
 
*  NovaStar Software's Impos/2 1.2, an image-processing and manipulation
   tool that support many popular file formats and input devices.
 
*  PowerQuest Corp.'s PartitionMagic 1.0, an easy way to grow, shrink,
   and move HPFS or FAT partitions without using FDISK, destroying data, or
   reformatting.
 
*  SouthSide Software's PMMAIL 1.1, an Internet e-mail solution with
   nearly all the functionality of UltiMail Lite, but with an intuitive
   interface and better performance.
 
*  SPG Inc.'s ColorWorks 1.0, a professional-level photograph and image
   manipulation package that offers unprecedented ability to create and change
   special effects.
 
*  StarDock Systems's Galactic Civilizations 1.05, a full-featured
   strategy and role-playing game that exploits OS/2's multimedia
   capabilities.
 
Plus, there is one special award:
 
*  IBM Corp.'s Internet Access Kit (OS/2 Warp), recognizing the value of
   including a full suite of dial-up Internet connectivity tools.  The IAK
   makes access to the Internet and World Wide Web easy for all OS/2 Warp
   users.
 
OS/2 Magazine is published by Miller Freeman Inc. Miller Freeman,
headquartered in San Francisco, is a wholly owned subsidiary of United News
and Media plc.  Miller Freeman publishes more than 50 trade magazines,
including OS/2 Magazine, OS/2 Developer, Dr. Dobb's Journal, Cadence, UNIX
Review, Software Development, and Embedded Systems Programming.  Miller
Freeman is also the third-largest trade-show producer in North America;
leading events include OS/2 World Conference and Exhibition, Software
Development Week, Autodesk University, and The Embedded Systems Conference.
 
                                                     - Alan Zeichick
                                                       Editor, OS/2 Magazine
                                                       zeichick@acm.org
                                                       CompuServe:  76703,767


MSR DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCES AN OS/2 GAME PACK

OS/2 WORLD, BOSTON, MA (July 17, 1995) - MSR Development Corporation
announced today Microlearn OS/2 Game Pack Volume II(tm), a collection
of eight arcade style games designed specifically for the OS/2
operating system.  It will be available in August 1995 with a
suggested list price of $64.95.

"With this introduction, MSR is expanding its charter beyond that
of a specialty utility developer by addressing the entire OS/2
market as a publisher/developer," stated Dudley Westlake, executive
vice president of MSR Development Corporation.  "Microlearn OS/2 Game
Pack Volume II is the first of a family of entertainment products 
planned by the company."

Each game represents a unique challenge with multiple levels of 
difficulty which are customizable by the players.  Nordic characters
Thor and Karin serve as hosts for the games with friendly on-line
help, playing tips and even a few "cheat secrets."

Individual games include MirrorMan, where objects move as a mirror 
image to each other; ML Memory, a game of concentration by matching 
pairs; RockBlot, a most advanced digger robot forages for treasure 
controlled by tunneling; Blox, a spatial logic game moving boxes;
Sauron's Eye, an entertaining game of hardball; Combo II, a maze game
avoiding dangers and traps; Morris, the ultimate computer board game;
and Longlegs, tests your motor skills in this animated jumping
adventure.  The games offer superb graphics with integrated sound
and music.

"Preliminary beta tests and focus group previews of Microlearn's
Game Pack have been well received," commented Michael Kupka, president
of MSR Development Corporation.  "We believe that our first game will
be popular for those who feel like kicking back and relaxing for a
few moments, perhaps while downloading a file from an on-line service,
backing up their computer or taking a break to recharge their
creative batteries."

Microlearn Game Pack Volume II will be distributed through MSR's
existing sales network of distributors, dealers, retailers, software
and computer specialty stores such as MicroCentral, Indelible Blue, and
Blue Orchard or direct from MSR at 409-564-1862 or 409-560-5868 (fax).  
The product will be shipping in August 1995 with a list price of
$64.95, which includes a 30 day money-back guarantee.

MSR licensed the game from Microlearn Nordic, located in Gothenburg,
Sweden.

Other products available from MSR include BackMaster(tm), popular
OS/2 backup software and PM Patrol 3.0(tm), OS/2 system resource
management software.  Also available are BackMaster Tape Drives
(internal and parallel); and BackMaster Quarter-inch Cartridge
(QIC) Tapes.

MSR Development Corporation is a leading OS/2 software development
company.  They are located at 4619 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas  
75961.


NADER TAKES ON GATES

Consumer activist Ralph Nader and an affiliated group, the
Consumer Project on Technology in Washington, last week joined
the criticism of Microsoft Corp.'s decision to bundle The
Microsoft Network access software with Windows 95.  Nader also
criticized the Windows 95 Registration Wizard, which collects
information about a user's PC, calling it an invasion of
privacy.

                                                             - COMPUTERWORLD
                                                               August 7, 1995
                                                               page 8


OS/2 COMPATIBILITY TABLE ON THE WEB

Are you thinking about buying OS/2 but you want to make certain it
is compatible with the system you have or plan to purchase?  Did you
misplace the copy you downloaded from MKTTOOLS just last month?  Do 
you wish there was an easier and faster way to get a simple
answer on one device for your customer, friends or relatives who
may be making a decision to buy OS/2?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you will be
happy to learn that the latest PC manufacturers' hardware and device
compatibility table (PCM table) is now on-line on the worldwide web.  Your 
answer can be on your screen with three clicks of a mouse button!

Previously distributed only in its entirety, this masterfully
hyperlinked document gives you immediate assurance that a specific
manufacturer's hardware or device has been tested.  The new on-line
compatibility table is easy to use.  First select the hardware or
device category, next choose the manufacturer's name, click three
and you've got your answer!  From any listing, you can return to the
main index, quickly advance to the next item or go to the top of
the page.  It's easy.  And it gets you the information you need quickly.

The manufacturers' systems and devices that appear in this list have
all been tested and found to be compatible with IBM's OS/2 products.  Not 
all products listed in this table have been tested by IBM.  The
specific product listing will indicate if it has been tested by IBM,
the vendor or a third party.  In addition, many of the products listed
require device drivers that may not be included with OS/2 Product.  This 
information is also noted.

Of course the complete document will continue to be maintained on
our gopher server, should you need a have this reference readily
available.  You can also download individual zipped files of
the document in sections.

The on-line OS/2 compatibility table can be found at:

http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/os2hw.html

                                                 - Internet Usenet Newsgroups
                                                   comp.os.os2.announce
                                                   Duncan R. Strong
                                                   (dstrong@vnet.ibm.com)
                                                   August 7, 1995


GET WARPED WITH THE FAMILY FUNPAK FOR OS/2 WARP

Think two for one sounds like a good deal?  How about twelve for
one?  How about twelve cool software programs the whole family
can enjoy -- all on one CD-ROM?

Now the whole family can get "Warped" with the Family FunPak
for OS/2 Warp.  The Family FunPak for OS/2 Warp is a broad array
of home titles in a single value-packed package.  Designed for
the home PC user, this unique collection of entertainment,
education reference, and financial management programs includes
something for every member of the household.  The Family FunPak
comes packaged with the new line of Aptiva* personal computer
systems from the IBM PC Company, in retail outlets today.   The
Family FunPak is scheduled for release as a stand-alone product
in early September, 1995.

"Our Family FunPak allows the whole family to have fun while
taking advantage of OS/2 Warp's easy to use graphical user
interface and built-in Internet connection," says Wally Casey,
Director of Marketing for IBM Personal Software Products.  "The
collection represents an unbeatable value that will hit the
stores in time for the 1995 holiday buying season."

Value and Variety for the Whole Family

The Family FunPak offers twelve dynamic programs for Mom, Dad,
teenagers and kids.  Containing over $500 worth of edutainment
software on one CD-ROM, the Family FunPak delivers ten native
OS/2 titles with the added bonus of one DOS and one Windows
program that run on OS/2 Warp (Blue Spine version).   Family
FunPak games, entertainment, education, reference and personal
financial management titles include:  Star Emperor offers a rich
universe of alien civilizations, political intrigue and
intergalactic warfare.  A space-based strategy game, Star Emperor
has a powerful engine that controls several computer players
against the human player.  Star Emperor was created by the makers
of the hit strategy game Galactic Civilization for OS/2.

SimCity Classic Limited puts the player in the mayor's office.

SimCity provides all the tools to plan, lay out, build and manage
a city with complete authority.  But mayor beware - natural and
man-made forces may threaten even the most well-planned city!

MicroLearn Game Pack, Volume 1, is a collection of OS/2 brain
teasers.  These ten puzzle games are not only intriguing, they
can be addictive!

TD-Gammon is a world-famous computer game that has revolutionized
the game of backgammon.  Based on breakthrough technological
research, TD-Gammon actually taught itself to play so well it is
considered one of the most challenging computer opponents in the
world.

Havoc for OS/2 Warp puts the player in control of a small blue
spaceship.  The mission is to destroy all the asteroids in each
sector.  The twist is the asteroids don't destroy easily, they
just break into smaller asteroids -- wreaking havoc on the
player!

Rapid Assault is a brand new, fast-action arcade-style DOS game.  The 
player controls a hovercraft and shoots down approaching
enemy craft in a 360-degree virtual landscape.

Magic Canvas is a Windows paint program for children ages 3 to
10.  The computer becomes the canvas as children use backgrounds,
characters, objects and shapes to create imaginative scenes and
pictures.  Painting on the canvas is as simple as clicking on the
crayon button on the screen.  Pictures can also be saved and
printed.

American Heritage Dictionary Concise Edition is a professional
on-line reference for  home, school or office.  Definitions,
pronunciation, hyphenation, abbreviation, word origins, proper
usage, idioms, inflections and sample sentences are available for
more than 50,000 words.  The wildcard feature finds words when
the user doesn't know all the letters, and the anagram feature
locates words within a word.

Child Development Guide is a fact-filled on-line source for
parents with information on pregnancy, child birth and child
rearing from newborn to five years old.  Features include a
glossary of baby names categorized by nationality and an on-line
baby book for recording facts about the child's life.

In Charge at Home is a financial management program featuring
seven easy-to-use systems:  Account, Budget, Bills, Property,
Securities, Insurance and Tax Management.  This powerful program
will help any user take control of managing finances and
accounts.

OS/2 Poker is an exciting casino-style game written by a former
Las Vegas Pit Boss.  Players can challenge the computer, select
rules and choose screen colors, or play just like a real Video
Poker machine.

OS/2 Blackjack is another fast-paced casino-style game.  Players
can modify bets before each hand and even set up the game to
simulate the house rules of their favorite casino.

Quality Software that's Easy to Use

The Family FunPak comprises first-rate, quality titles.  Star
Emperor, Child Development and Rapid Assault are available in the
Family FunPak for the very first time.  Family FunPak
installation is simple and easy to monitor as colorful animated
icons indicate installation progress.  Users can select a single
unified installation for all titles or deselect titles for a
custom installation.

System requirements for the Family FunPak for OS/2 Warp include
an Intel 386SX or  compatible microprocessor, 8MB or more RAM
(SimCity requires 10MB), up to 52MB additional free disk space,
OS/2 Warp Version 3, video support with 640 x 480 resolution and
256 colors recommended, IBM-compatible mouse and an OS/2
compatible CD-ROM drive.  For games with sound, a multimedia-ready 
system is recommended.

                                                 - Internet Usenet Newsgroups
                                                   comp.os.os2.announce
                                                   Timothy F. Sipples
                                                   tsipple@vnet.ibm.com
                                                   August 17, 1995



IBM ANNOUNCES COMMONPOINT FOR OS/2 BETA PROGRAM

Advanced object-oriented frameworks from Taligent speed
application development

OBJECT WORLD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 15, 1995) - Now OS/2
developers have an important resource for designing, building, and
deploying collaborative applications:  IBM CommonPoint for
OS/2.  This powerful new application system, developed by Taligent, 
Inc., provides the structural foundation for developers to use
object-oriented technology to create and customize distributed
business applications, such as client/server, customer support,
multimedia, and executive information systems.

At Object World West '95, IBM announced a "JumpStart" beta
program for OS/2 developers, which will broaden the reach and
accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge CommonPoint technology.
CommonPoint is a rich set of approximately 100 object-oriented
frameworks designed to increase programmer productivity through the
re-use of application code and design.  CommonPoint's application
and system service frameworks, for example, can speed the
development and integration of facilities for data translation,
data access, collaboration, and other business needs.

Included in the IBM "JumpStart" program are the CommonPoint
Application Development Toolkit for OS/2, a comprehensive set of
productivity and resource tools that enable developers to build
portable CommonPoint applications; the CommonPoint Application System
for OS/2, which enables the deployment of robust CommonPoint
applications on the OS/2 platform; and C Set++ for OS/2, Version
3.0, a fully integrated development environment.  IBM CommonPoint
for OS/2 is based on the full-function CommonPoint 1.0 reference
release, which was announced by Taligent earlier this year.

IBM also announced that it has begun delivering
IBM CommonPoint on AIX* Version 4, which supports development of
portable applications for the leading-edge IBM RISC System/6000
(RS/6000) platform.

The CommonPoint for OS/2 announcement expands an extensive
portfolio of IBM object-oriented offerings for the enterprise.  IBM's 
object technology solutions are suited to a variety of skill
levels and application types, allowing developers to select the most
suitable point of entry into object technology based on their
experience, existing systems and tools, and the needs of their
customers.  Advanced object-oriented developers, for example, will
find CommonPoint useful in developing new C++ applications that are
easy to prototype, customize, and maintain.

"We are excited about starting the early support program for
OS/2 shortly after delivering this advanced technology on AIX,"
said John Slitz, vice president, Object Technologies Marketing,
IBM.  "IBM has been at the forefront of helping customers apply
object technology to solve business problems.  Today's
announcement expands this initiative through service and support
for the early adoption of CommonPoint's superior object
functionality across multiple platforms."

IBM CommonPoint for OS/2 "JumpStart" Program

Beta code of the CommonPoint Application System for OS/2 and
the CommonPoint Application Development Toolkit for OS/2 will be
delivered to corporate developers and independent software vendors
participating in the "JumpStart" program, beginning in September
1995.  Product availability is targeted for year-end 1995.

Comprehensive technical support, education, and consulting
services are available to help "JumpStart" customers master
developing applications with CommonPoint.

"IBM now offers cross-platform object technology solutions
for everybody, from the neophyte just starting to use class
libraries to the experienced object developer who can move up
to frameworks with CommonPoint," said Adrian Bowles, managing
director, Atelier Research.  "This commitment to object
technology -- backed up with real products -- positions IBM as a
software development leader."

During a separate announcement today, Taligent announced it
plans to market IBM's CommonPoint for AIX with Taligent services
and education under the name CommonPoint ProjectPak -- an
integrated set of products and services for corporate developers
building their first CommonPoint application.

For additional information on the "JumpStart" program,
contact objtech@vnet.ibm.com via the Internet or access IBM's
home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com, the IBM
software page at http://www.software.ibm.com, or the IBM object
technologies page at http://www.software.ibm.com/objects/.

The IBM CommonPoint application system is based on
Taligent Inc.'s CommonPoint application system built using
advanced object-oriented frameworks.  Taligent is an independent
software company jointly owned by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Hewlett-Packard Co., and IBM.

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates,
develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced
information technologies, including computer systems, software,
networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.  IBM's
Software Solutions Division, which has the object technology
mission within IBM, provides data management, application
development and workgroup solutions for mission-critical
applications on PCs, workstations, LANs and host systems.

                                                 - Internet Usenet Newsgroups
                                                   comp.os.os2.announce
                                                   Timothy F. Sipples
                                                   tsipple@vnet.ibm.com
                                                   August 17, 1995


IBM ANNOUNCES START OF PUBLIC BETA TEST FOR OS/2 WARP SERVER

AUSTIN, TX (August 14, 1995) - IBM today announced the
start of public beta testing for OS/2 Warp Server, IBM's
business server for customers ranging from small businesses to
large enterprises.  It provides an integrated platform for the
emerging application server environment as well as a complete set
of traditional file and print services.  The software will be
distributed to beta testers in the last week of August.  It is
expected to be generally available in the first quarter of 1996.

Following on the heels of OS/2 Warp Connect, IBM's network
client operating system, OS/2 Warp Server combines the
market-proven quality of OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 with a
wealth of functional enhancements in system management, backup,
remote access and advanced print function.  Services such as file
and print can be selectively installed, allowing users to
customize OS/2 Warp Server to meet their specific needs.  The
installation procedure also includes autodetection of devices
such as network interface cards.

"OS/2 Warp Server will raise the bar on what customers and
resellers should expect from a server operating system," said
Phil Powers, director of marketing for LAN Systems, IBM Personal
Software Products division.  "We believe that OS/2 Warp Server
will provide an excellent application server foundation as well
as provide high performance file and print capability in a
single solution.  The additional integrated features will also
help customers reduce the overall cost of managing their networks."

A Powerful Server...

OS/2 Warp Server inherits from LAN Server 4.0 a
sophisticated set of network capabilities, including an
easy-to-use drag-and-drop administration model which allows
network administrators and resellers to quickly install, set up,
configure and manage a network.  It offers tight security that is
flexible enough to be customized to the needs of any business by
assigning various privileges down to specific files on the
server.  OS/2 Warp Server also uses a powerful high performance
file system and includes a NetWare migration utility that will
allow an organization to migrate NetWare 2.x and 3.x users and
information onto an OS/2 Warp Server environment using a
graphical user interface.

...on a Powerful Platform...

OS/2 Warp Server possesses the same 32-bit, pre-emptive
multitasking capabilities of IBM's powerful and battle-tested
OS/2 Warp operating system, and comes Internet-ready with IBM's
popular Internet Access Kit and WebExplorer.  It offers reliable
crash protection, runs OS/2 and DOS applications and contains
IBM's WIN-OS2* code, which provides support for 16- and 32-bit
Windows applications.

...for Businesses of All Sizes

With sophisticated, easy-to-use networking components on a
powerful operating system platform, OS/2 Warp Server will appeal
to a diverse set of market segments, from small and medium sized
businesses to departmental corporate workgroups to large
businesses and institutions.  Resellers and VARs are also an
important target audience for OS/2 Warp Server.  Not only do they
stand to benefit from selling a complete business solution to
such a broad set of users, but their job is made easier with OS/2
Warp Server's outstanding system management capabilities.

"We have had great success with IBM's OS/2 Warp and LAN
Server 4.0 and we are really looking forward to the opportunity
to sell OS/2 Warp Server to our customers," said Mike McKee,
software manager, Intelligent Electronics.  "There are a lot of
businesses out there who are anxious to enter the fast-growing
application server environment, and there are also a lot of
businesses who just want simple file and print function until
they are ready to expand.  OS/2 Warp Server will be an excellent
solution for both."

Sophisticated Systems Management Made Easy

To address the challenges faced by today's network
administrators, OS/2 Warp Server will contain systems management
features which ensure a high degree of performance and
reliability.  With OS/2 Warp Server, administrators will be able
to remotely manage computers across the network, allowing them to
quickly address network issues by monitoring or even taking
control of any computer on a LAN without leaving their desk.

OS/2 Warp Server provides a software and hardware discovery
feature for system administrators, giving network supervisors the
ability to determine the exact components of any PC on the
network.  System administrators will be able to determine such
components as software titles, version number of programs, type
of configuration, type and size of hard disk drive, amount of
system memory and network interface card.  This will help
administrators identify software upgrades, detect system
incompatibilities and determine the need for hardware upgrade
components.  By having the ability to do all of this without
leaving their desks, administrators will be able to manage their
systems much more easily and efficiently, reducing the cost of
LAN management.

As a preventive measure, on-screen alerts built into OS/2
Warp Server will warn administrators of predictive hardware
failures such as low disk space and exceeding the CPU threshold.
This is an added benefit to resellers because it helps them avoid
potential customer satisfaction problems.

Carefree System Backup and Recovery

Reliable protection from data loss is vital for any business
employing a network.  IBM has implemented a comprehensive backup
and recovery system in OS/2 Warp Server that eliminates the
worry.  Utilizing object-oriented administration and an intuitive
interface, OS/2 Warp Server offers an easy-to-use, yet
sophisticated, backup solution.

OS/2 Warp Server users will be able to schedule full or
partial data backups to a variety of media formats including
diskette, tape and optical drives.  An advanced disaster recovery
feature is included that will allow a business to recover vital
data, even in the event of a complete server hard disk crash.  Users 
will also have the unique ability to load tape backups and
restore information to the network without loading the core
operating system, allowing them to easily and painlessly recover
data and get their business up and running again very quickly.

This integrated backup facility is also compatible with
IBM's Automated Data Storage Management (ADSM), which allows
users to backup data to storage devices across a variety of
platforms, including DEC, Hewlett-Packard and Sun, as well as
IBM's AIX, AS/400 and MVS environments.  This scalability
across platforms protects investments and creates an efficient
heterogeneous operating environment.

Remote Access

Remote connectivity is a need for businesses of all sizes
today, and OS/2 Warp Server features a full set of remote access
capabilities.  With OS/2 Warp Server, organizations ranging from
small businesses with two sites across town to multinational
corporations can now quickly access vital information via this
integrated remote functionality.

With OS/2 Warp Server's remote node capability, users are
able to log onto the network, upload and download data and print
documents to other facilities.  Offices will be able to quickly
share information by linking to their corporate network and other
sites via a high speed modem line, x.25 or ISDN.  Mobile users
can connect to the office as though they were sitting at their desks.

In addition, OS/2 Warp Server's remote control feature
reduces the cost of support.  A system administrator or reseller
will actually be able to see what the user sees, extending the
ability to reach out and view, troubleshoot and solve network
issues from across town or from thousands of miles away.

Advanced Print Functionality:

Printing over the network is an important task for
organizations of all sizes.  OS/2 Warp Server includes new
printing enhancements that will solve various needs for a variety
of customers.  With OS/2 Warp Server's PostScript printer
emulation, users are able to send PostScript documents to
non-PostScript laser printers such as Hewlett-Packard and
LexMark, saving them hundreds of dollars.

OS/2 Warp Server also has advanced printer functionality
that is compatible with high speed host printers in a mainframe
connected environment.  This compatibility will greatly assist
organizations by protecting their investments in high-capacity
host printers.  A corporate customer can easily introduce OS/2
Warp Server into the network and configure this advanced business
network solution to drive 300-page-per-minute printers, saving
hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Broad Client Support

OS/2 Warp Server will support all prevalent network clients,
including OS/2 Warp and OS/2 Warp Connect, DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows NT and Macintosh.  OS/2 Warp Server is also
backward-compatible with previous IBM LAN Server clients.  This
will allow OS/2 Warp Servers to be incrementally added to an
existing LAN Server network and will provide the customer with
complete compatibility between systems.  OS/2 Warp Server also
supports gateway functionality to NetWare and Microsoft servers
by allowing OS/2 Warp Server clients to access non-OS/2 Warp
Server resources.

Availability and Pricing

Users can enter the OS/2 Warp Server beta program by calling
1-800-393-8922 after August 28.  The cost of the beta program is
$15.95 for shipping and handling.  OS/2 Warp Server is expected
to be generally available during the first quarter of 1996.
Pricing has yet to be determined.  There will be an upgrade
program for LAN Server users.

                                                 - Internet Usenet Newsgroups
                                                   comp.os.os2.announce
                                                   Timothy F. Sipples
                                                   tsipple@vnet.ibm.com
                                                   August 17, 1995


Articles, letters and other contributions to PROS/2 should be sent to the 
editor, Tim Bryce; please call 813/786-4567.  Contributions sent in ASCII 
text format are preferred, or via E-Mail (America Online or CompuServe).




                             TBOUG SURVEY
                        BACKUP/RESTORE SOFTWARE

At the August 9th, 1995 TBOUG monthly meeting, a survey was conducted
of the backup/restore software used by the TBOUG membership.  Additional
surveys will be conducted on an on-going basis at the monthly meetings 
and will be published in future editions of PROS/2.  The intent is to 
determine what products and services are currently being used by the 
TBOUG membership and the members' overall impression of them.

The survey used the following grading scale:

1 - Excellent  / Frequently Used
2
3 - Average   / Occasionally Used
4
5 - Poor      / Rarely Use

Ŀ
 PRODUCT -     Number  Type  Vers-  Freq.  Perf-  Overall 
 VENDOR        People  App:  ion    of     orma-          
               Respond DOS/         use    nce    Grade   
               ing     Win/  Number        under          
                       OS/2                OS/2           
ĳ
ADSTAR - IBM      2    OS/2          1.0    2.5     3.0   
ĳ
Backmaster -      4    OS/2   1.1    2.75   1.75    2.0   
MSR Develop.                                              
ĳ
BackupWiz -       2    OS/2   1.11   1.0    1.0     1.0   
PCX                                                       
ĳ
DualStor -        2    OS/2   2.01   2.0    3.0     3.0   
IBM                                                       
ĳ
Harbor New        1    OS/2   3.0    1.0    1.0     1.0   
Era                    DOS                                
                       Win                                
ĳ
NovaBack -        4    OS/2   2.00   3.0    2.75    2.5   
Novastor                                                  
ĳ
PersonallySafe    1    OS/2          4.0    3.0     4.0   
'n' Sound -IBM                                            
ĳ
Sytos Premium-    5    OS/2   1.35   1.2    2.2     2.2   
Sytron Corp.                                              


DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES:

TYPE APPLICATION - Indicates if the program is a native DOS, Windows, or
OS/2 application.

VERSION - Indicates the version level of the product, if known;
e.g., 1.0, 2.0.1.

FREQUENCY OF USE - Indicate how often you use this product; 
Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently.

PERFORMANCE UNDER OS/2 - Indicate how well the program behaves under OS/2.

OVERALL GRADE - Represents the user's  overall impression of the product.


SUMMARY:

21 of the people attending the meeting responded to the survey.  Each 
person could review one or more products.  In addition to the products 
listed above, ARCsolo by Cheyenne Software, and Back Again/2-Pro from 
Computer Data Strategies were listed on the survey but garnered no 
response.  Harbor New Era was not listed on the survey, but was added
by a survey respondent.

Observations:

1.  The three most actively used products were:  Sytos Premium, 
    Backmaster, and NovaBack.  Of these, Backmaster received the
    highest marks for performance under OS/2 and overall grade.

2.  Although not as actively used as the big three mentioned above,
    BackupWiz scored the highest marks overall.

3.  The respondent working with the Harbor New Era product said
    that use of the product at his installation was still in the
    trial stages, but liked the results so far.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The following people have graciously volunteered to answer questions 
about the various products from other TBOUG members:

Dave Hancock  - 941/688-7407 x 2711 - Harbor New Era
                                      Sytos Premium

John Markman  - 813/973-7233        - Backmaster

Karen Mueller - 813/632-5982        - ADSTAR

Steve Schneer - 813/920-3487 (Eve)  - DualStor

Al Stephan    - 813/571-9996 (9-5)  - BackupWiz
                813/733-6214 (Eve)

Paul Wylie    - 813/786-4567        - Sytos Premium


NEXT MONTH:  OS/2 Computer Utilities


                                  PROS/2

                              September 1995

PROS/2 is the official newsletter of the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group
(TBOUG), a non-profit, vendor-independent users' group dedicated to
the effective use of IBM's OS/2 operating system.  Letters and
manuscripts are welcomed and reviewed for possible publication.
Please supply narrative in ASCII text format.  Copyright (C)
TBOUG 1995.  All rights reserved.  IBM and OS/2 are the registered
trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.
TBOUG logo designed by Albert Tatenborn.

Any OS/2 licensee within the Tampa Bay area of Florida is eligible to
become a member of TBOUG.  Annual Corporate membership is $200;
individual membership is $20; membership fees are prorated on a
quarterly basis.  TBOUG was founded in December 1993 and is a member
of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG).

ADDRESS

Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group
c/o M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.
777 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor, FL  34683
Tel:  813/786-4567
Fax:  813/786-4765

OFFICERS

President
Dave Hancock - Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Tel:  941/688-7407 X 2711
Fax:  941/688-7407 X 6090
CompuServe:  74021,522

Vice President
Paul Wylie - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.
Tel:  813/786-4567
IBM Link: DEV2643

Secretary
Rick Hoffmann - Dun & Bradstreet Pension Services
Tel:  813/282-9111 X 6024
Fax:  813/286-8759
E-Mail:  FredPoint@aol.com

Treasurer
Richard Hubbard - FAA
Tel:  813/348-1555

BOARD MEMBERS

System Operator, BBS 
Greg Dodge - Data Flex
Tel:  813/562-2200 X 1403
E-Mail:  Greg_Dodge%Dataflex@Notes.Worldcom.Com
CompuServe:  76550,522

Chairman, End User Education Committee
John D. Markman - Protel
Tel:  941/644-5558
Fax:  941/644-2443
E-Mail:  markman@gate.net

Chairman, Production Committee
Stuart Horowitz - Cash Flex
Tel:  813/282-8855
Fax:  813/289-0287
E-Mail:  cfhorowitz@aol.com
CompuServe:  71635,1606

Chairman, OS/2 Support Committee
Steve Schneer - Tampa Electric Company
Tel:  813/225-5253

Past-President & PROS/2 Editor
Tim Bryce - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.
Tel:  813/786-4567
BBS:  813/786-4864
CompuServe:  76235,2364
E-Mail:  TimB1557@aol.com

Vendor Liaison
Brad Brown - IBM
Tel:  813/872-2156


               PROS/2 DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

The PROS/2 files (in ASCII format (TXT), INF format, and PostScript (PS)
format are distributed to the major computer networks and bulletin boards.  
This specifically includes:

Commercial Networks:

     America Online - Under "OS/2 Newsletters"

     CompuServe - In the "IBM OS/2 Users+" Forum (GO OS2USER),
       go to the Library & Browse the "OS/2 User Groups" section.

On the Internet:

     FTP site:  hobbes.nmsu.edu   (/os2/newsltr) or (/incoming) or (/new)

     FTP site:  ftp-os2.cdrom.com   (/pub/os2/newsltr) or (/pub/os2/incoming)

Bulletin Boards:

     MBA's The "PRIDE" Network (Palm Harbor, FL)  813/786-4864

     Clarion BBS (Tampa, FL) 813/832-3851

     OS/2 Exchange (St. Augustine, FL) 904/823-0751

     OS/2 Shareware; Pete Norloff's BBS (Fairfax, VA)  703/385-4325

     Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (Clearwater, FL)  813/562-2249

     Team OS/2 Central BBS (Austin, TX)  512/918-2653

The PROS/2 files may be copied and distributed free of
charge.



                          TREASURER'S REPORT

                            August 2, 1995


BALANCE ON HAND AS OF 6/6/95                            $ 2,997.34*

INCOME                             FOR MONTH       Y-T-D

  Membership Renewals
    Corporate  (0@$200)           $      .00    $ 1,200.00
    Individual (1@$10)                 10.00      1,460.00
    Total                         $    10.00    $ 2,660.00

  Dinner Fees
    Members (17@$13)              $   221.00    $ 2,379.00
    Guest-Pre-register (6@$15)         90.00        495.00
    Guest Walk-Ins (2@$17)             34.00        102.00
    Total                         $   345.00    $ 2,976.00

  Miscellaneous
    BaseBall Tckt(17@$10)         $   170.00    $   170.00
    Late Dinner Payment                  .00           .00
    No Show Payment                      .00         26.00
    Raffle Tickets                       .00           .00
    Total                         $   170.00    $   196.00

  TOTAL INCOME                    $   525.00    $ 5,832.00


EXPENSES                           FOR MONTH       Y-T-D

  Meetings
    Director's Dinner Meetings    $      .00    $      .00
    Catering                             .00      2,556.00
    Total                         $      .00    $ 2,556.00

  PROS/2 Newsletter
    Production                    $      .00    $      .00
    Postage/Fax                        13.84        318.91
    Total                         $    13.84    $   318.91

  Miscellaneous
    Checking Account Svc. Charge  $      .00    $      .00
    Promotions/Ads                    100.00        444.32
    Printing Receipts                  34.40         65.34
    APCUG & Awards                     22.44        164.47
    Postage                              .00         34.82
    Letterhead Printing                  .00         46.26
    Total                         $   156.84    $   755.21

  TOTAL EXPENSES                  $   170.68    $ 3,630.12


BALANCE ON HAND AS OF 6/6/95                            $ 3,351.66*

*  Includes carryover from 1994 of $1,149.76

                                                    - Respectfully Submitted,
                                                      Rich Hubbard
                                                      TBOUG Treasurer

NOTE:  TBOUG operates on a calendar year (January to December).
       TBOUG does its banking with Barnett Bank.  Our Federal Tax
       ID is 59-3212323.




                        TAMPA BAY OS/2 USERS' GROUP
                                  BYLAWS

                          ENACTED DECEMBER 9, 1993

ARTICLE I  NAME

Section A  The name of this organization shall be the "Tampa Bay OS/2 Users'
Group," hereinafter called the Association.  OS/2 is defined as a computer
operating system marketed by IBM.  OS/2 and IBM are the registered trademarks
of the International Business Machines Corporation.

ARTICLE II  PURPOSE

Section A  The objectives of this Association shall be:

1.  To provide a forum for OS/2 users in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

2.  To promote the effective use of OS/2.

3.  To provide a formal communications channel between the members and
    the OS/2 vendor, IBM.

4.  To provide a vehicle to communicate with other OS/2 related
    user groups.

Section B  Achievement of the objectives shall be accomplished by:

1.  Planning and conducting meetings of the Association.

2.  Developing and maintaining an electronic messaging system (e.g.
    "bulletin board" and/or "group ware") to facilitate the exchange of
    ideas and communications between members.  Such a service is to
    act as a "clearing house" for its members to research OS/2 related
    subjects and problems, disseminate pertinent news, and share public
    domain software.

    Use of such electronic services is made available to Association members
    on a strictly voluntary basis and at their own risk.  The Association and
    the Executive Board will not be responsible for any direct, indirect,
    incidental, special or consequential damages including, for example,
    loss of profits resulting from the use of the "bulletin board" service or
    software obtained from the service, even if the Association has
    been advised of the possibility of damages.

3.  Developing and maintaining a list of suggested modifications/improvements
    to OS/2 for consideration by IBM.

4.  Developing and maintaining a list of problems ("bugs") associated
    with OS/2 for correction by IBM.

5.  Developing and maintaining a list of suggested standards pertaining to
    OS/2 for consideration by IBM.

6.  Developing and maintaining a list of members of the Association.

7.  Developing and maintaining a reference library of Association related                             				     documentation (e.g., minutes of board meetings, published proceedings,
    committee reports, membership lists, etc.).

8.  Voluntary participation in OS/2 promotional activities (e.g., seminars,
    exhibitions, demonstrations, etc.).

ARTICLE III  MEMBERSHIP

Section A  Classes of Membership

1.  There will be two classes of membership, a Corporate Membership, and
    an Individual Membership.

2.  Each Corporate Membership is entitled to one (1) vote.

3.  Each Individual Membership is entitled to one tenth (1/10) of a vote.

Section B  Qualification

1.  A membership may be held by any company, organization, or
    individual with an OS/2 license.

2.  Qualification for membership shall be automatic unless in the judgment
    of the Executive Board this membership would not be consonant with the
    spirit of the Association.

Section C  Application

1.  Application for membership must be made by writing to the Secretary
    of the Association.

2.  The application for Corporate Membership shall designate an
    individual to serve as that corporation's voting delegate.  The member
    corporation may designate its delegate at any time by written notice
    to the Secretary.

3.  The Executive Board shall promptly act to accept or reject an application
    for membership.

Section D  Fees

1.  An annual membership fee will be established by the Executive
    Board to cover the operating expenses of the Association.  The
    membership fee is payable to the Treasurer at the time of applying
    for membership.  If membership application is rejected, the fee will
    be returned to the applicant.

2.  Registration fees will be used to cover the cost of meetings.  The
    amount of the fee will be established from time to time by a
    committee consisting of the Secretary, Treasurer, and the
    Program Chairman and submitted by that committee to the
    Executive Board for approval.  The registration fee is payable to
    the Treasurer or other designated agent and is payable by each
    person attending the meeting (with the exception of guests of the
    Association).

Section E  Termination of Membership

1.  Membership terminates when qualification for membership ceases to
    exist.

2.  A membership may be terminated by notification in writing to the
    Association Secretary from the corporate delegate of a Corporate
    Membership, or an individual for an Individual Membership

3.  Membership shall expire on January 1 of each year unless the
    member's annual fee is received by the Secretary prior to that date.

4.  The Secretary will notify the member by letter that such termination
    has occurred.  Re-instatement may be requested by letter to the President.

ARTICLE IV  GOVERNMENT

Section A  Executive Board of Directors

1.  Executive Board - The government of this Association shall be vested
    in the Executive Board, which shall consist of nine members.

2.  Officers - The executive officers shall be:  the President, the Vice-
    President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.

3.  Executive Board Members - The Executive Board shall consist of the
    executive officers, acting ex officio in their respective capacities, the
    immediate Past President, and sufficient additional members to total
    nine.

4.  The tenure of an officer or Executive Board member shall terminate if the
    incumbent becomes ineligible to hold office.

5.  A majority of the Executive Board is a quorum.

Section B  The President shall:

1.  Be the principal executive officer.

2.  Participate as an executive officer of the Executive Board of the
    Association.

3.  Provide for committees as described in Article VII.

4.  Preside over all formal meetings and Executive Board meetings of the
    Association.

5.  Be ex officio a member of all committees.

6.  Provide for the discharge, pro tempore, of necessary functions in the
    event of the absence or incapacity of a member.

7.  Call all Executive Board meetings.

Section C  The Vice President shall:

1.  Participate as an executive officer of the Executive Board of the
    Association.

2.  Be of official service to the President.

3.  Perform the duties, pro tempore, of the President in case of Presidential
    absence.

4.  Act as Chairman of the Program Committee.

Section D  The Secretary shall:

1.  Participate as an executive officer of the Executive Board of the
    Association.

2.  Publish and maintain the minutes of Executive Board meetings.

3.  Be responsible for all official publications of the Association.

4.  Maintain the membership roster and make copies available for
    formal meetings.

5.  Be responsible for all official correspondence with IBM.

6.  Participate in the recommendation of registration fees for
    meetings of the Association.  This responsibility is jointly
    held by the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Program Chairman.

Section E  The Treasurer shall:

1.  Participate as an executive officer of the Executive Board of the
    Association.

2.  Be responsible for all monies of the Association.

3.  Maintain all accounts and handle all financial transactions of the
    Association and prepare and issue to each member an annual
    financial statement of the Association.

4.  Prepare and maintain an operating budget by fiscal year for the
    Association.  An approval of the budget by the Executive Board is required.

5.  Arrange for an annual audit of the financial accounts of the Association.
    An Audit Committee consisting of at least three (3) members of the
    Association will be appointed by the President.  Said committee will
    review their findings with the Executive Board for approval.

6.  Participate in the recommendation of registration fees for
    meetings of the Association.  This responsibility is jointly
    held by the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Program Chairman.

7.  Collect all fees pertaining to membership and registration for
    meetings.  The Treasurer may appoint a member to collect
    fees in the event of his/her absence.

Section F  Scope:

The duties of the Executive Board and the officers shall include but not be
restricted to those named in this article.

ARTICLE V  Nomination and Election

Section A

1.  The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of candidates for each
    office at the last scheduled public meeting of the Association.  This
    committee will be chaired either by the Past President or a delegate
    member appointed by the President.

2.  Additional nominations may be appended to the slate of officers upon
    receipt by the Nominating Committee, before the close of the meeting, of a
    petition signed by seven (7) delegate members.  No delegate may sign more
    than one petition for the same office.

3.  Elections shall occur during the course of that meeting.

4.  Election shall be by secret ballot cast by delegate members.

5.  Absentee ballots are not permitted.

6.  A candidate is elected upon receiving a majority of the votes for the
    office.  Should the first ballot fail to produce a majority vote for any
    office(s), a run-off shall be held between the two candidates receiving
    the highest and second highest number of votes cast for the office(s).

7.  The procedure for electing the remaining members of the Executive
    Board shall be as follows.  Each delegate member may vote for as many
    candidates as there are vacancies to be filled.  Those candidates,
    equal in number to the actual number of vacancies to be filled,
    receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected to the
    Executive Board.  In the case of a tie which results in a conflict, a
    run-off between the tied candidates shall be held to fill the vacancies
    remaining.

8.  Elected officers and Board members shall assume their duties upon
    adjournment of that meeting.

Section B  Vacancies

1.  In the event the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice
    President shall succeed to the Presidency.

2.  When any other office becomes vacant, the Executive Board shall
    act to fill the office for the unexpired term.  They shall use such
    procedures for this as they deem advisable under the circumstances,
    including if they wish, the holding of a special election with
    balloting conducted by mail.

Section C  Eligibility

1.  Only member delegates are eligible to be officers or Executive Board
    members.

2.  No restriction shall be placed on the number of times a person may be
    re-elected to office except that a Presidential incumbent is not eligible
    for re-election of a second consecutive term.

3.  No nomination shall be accepted unless the nominee has given assurance
    of willingness to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the office
    for which he is nominated.

4.  Employees and relatives of IBM and its subsidiaries are ineligible to serve
    as officers or members of the Executive Board.  However, IBM can appoint
    an official non-voting representative(s) to act as vendor liaison at
    Executive Board meetings and committee meetings.

Section D  Duties of Officers

The Executive Board shall:

1.  Establish official policy for the Association.  This includes a code of
    conduct and standard practices to be observed at all Association functions.

2.  Monitor and supervise all Association related activities.

3.  Establish fees for membership and registration for meetings.

4.  Sanction special projects related to the Association.

5.  Control the distribution of the Association membership roster to parties
    internal and external to the Association.

ARTICLE VI  MEETINGS

Section A  Definitions for Meetings of the Association

1.  A formal meeting is an event composed of one or more scheduled
    sessions for the general membership of the association.  The sessions
    may be concurrent and/or contiguous for each day of the meeting.
    A formal meeting is completed when adjourned 'sine die.'

2.  The Executive Board will conduct separate meetings to conduct the
    business of the Association.  Board meetings will be open to all
    members.

3.  Committees will conduct separate meetings to discuss pertinent
    topics of interest.  Committee meetings will be open to all members.

Section B  Schedules

1.  Formal meetings will be conducted once a month.  Locations for these
    meetings shall be selected by the Executive Board based on the
    recommendations of the Program Committee.

2.  Executive Board meetings will be conducted at least four times a year.
    The President shall select the meeting location.

3.  Committee meetings will be conducted periodically as determined by
    the committee.  The Committee Chairman shall select the meeting location.

Section C  Meeting Preliminaries

1.  The agenda and other particulars for a formal meeting shall be distributed
    by the Association Secretary to the members at least one week prior to the
    opening day of the formal meeting.

2.  The agenda and other particulars for a board meeting shall be distributed
    by the Association President to the members of the Executive Board at
    least one week prior to the opening day of the board meeting.

3.  The agenda and other particulars for a committee meeting shall be
    distributed by the Committee Chairman to interested members at least
    one week prior to the opening of the committee meeting.

Section D  Attendance

Attendance at all meetings is limited to members and guests invited by
the Executive Board.

Section E  Proceedings

A recording secretary shall be assigned for each meeting.  For formal
meetings and board meetings, this will be the Association Secretary.
For committee meetings, the Chairman will appoint a member to record
the events in a fashion acceptable to the Association Secretary.

Section F  Restriction

1.  No member or guest of the Association shall engage in employment
    recruiting and/or interviewing at and during any meeting.

2.  Meetings of the Association shall not be used as a vehicle for direct
    solicitation of business.  To clarify, the Executive Board or a Committee
    Chairman may from time to time invite a vendor or consultant to a meeting
    to describe their product and/or service.  In this event, the vendor/
    consultant can describe their product/service and pricing structure to the
    general membership in attendance, but must avoid direct solicitation for
    business from individual members during the meeting.

Section G  Meetings

The date and location of any meeting to be sponsored by the Association or
by any of its committees must be coordinated with the Vice President before
being formally scheduled or announced.

ARTICLE VII  COMMITTEES

Section A  Establishment of Committees

1.  A committee and its charter are established by the Association President
    with the approval of the Executive Board.

2.  The Chairman is appointed by the President with the approval of the
    Executive Board.

3.  The Chairman appoints the members of the committee.  However, a
    committee may be as small as one (1) member.

4.  The Chairman shall keep the Association Secretary informed, on a
    timely basis, of the membership and activities of the committee.

5.  A committee may be dissolved, or its charter modified, or its chairman
    removed by the President with the approval of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE VIII  COMMUNICATIONS

Section A  Distribution

The official distribution of information to the members shall be through
the Association Secretary.

Section B  Nature of Material

Material sent to the Association Secretary for distribution is considered
non-proprietary and unclassified.  Material is unequivocally subject by
the Secretary and the Association.

Section C  Library

A library of material will be maintained by the Association Secretary in a
manner to be determined by the Executive Board.

Section D  Association Communication with the Vendor

All official communications between the Association and the OS/2 vendor,
IBM, about matters of Association business must be conducted through
the Association President, or through such individual(s) as he/she may
designate.

ARTICLE IX  PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section A

"Robert's Rules of Order" shall prevail except that where they
conflict with these bylaws, the bylaws shall govern.

ARTICLE X  AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS

Section A  Proposals

Amendments to the bylaws may be processed by action of the Executive
Board or by a petition to the Association Secretary of seven (7) or more
members.  Notice of a proposed amendment must be distributed to the
membership at least one month prior to the formal meeting at which
discussion is expected.

Section B  Voting Procedure

Amendments to the by-laws shall be made by mail ballot.  The Secretary
will mail the ballots to the membership within one (1) month following the
formal meeting at which the amendment was discussed.  Ballots must be
returned to the Secretary within two (2) months of the closing day of the
Formal Meeting at which the amendment was discussed.  A majority of the
votes returned within the above time limit shall be required to carry the
proposed amendment.

Section C  Restriction

The Association Secretary or other members of the Executive Board may
not edit proposals for bylaw amendment.


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