OS/2 Warp Customers Rally Around Merlin

Users put OS/2 Warp 4 on the map (literally)

Palm Harbor, Florida -- September 6, 1996 -- As a sign of customer confidence in IBM's upcoming release of OS/2 Warp 4 (code-named "Merlin") hundreds of customers have been activated to conduct a worldwide demonstration of the product on Saturday, October 26, 1996.

What is unique about this project is that it was conceived and orchestrated totally by OS/2 users and not the vendor, IBM. "This event represents a sign of solidarity by OS/2 users," said Tim Bryce of M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. in Florida and project manager for the  event. "We have hundreds of users from around the world who have volunteered their time freely to demonstrate OS/2 Warp 4."

The purpose of the event is to assist IBM in the launch of OS/2 Warp 4 by conducting on-site demonstrations of the operating system at computer stores, universities and schools, and cyber cafes on the same day. By accessing the Internet through native OS/2 web browsers (including the Netscape Navigator version scheduled for release later this month) the volunteers will build a map of the world showing locations where OS/2 is used.

"We believe this event will be a powerful expression of customer commitment to OS/2," said Bryce. "It is our intention to communicate to the press, to potential purchasers, and to IBM that we, as customers: Believe in OS/2 as a superior operating system; Are committed to the use of OS/2 at work and at home, and; Believe IBM is committed to the longevity of OS/2." Members of OS/2 user groups and Team OS/2 from around the world will be actively participating in this event.

Bryce was also quick to point out that the project was organized and implemented using native OS/2 software exclusively, "Even though OS/2 supports DOS and Windows 3.x programs, this will be an all-OS/2 show." Products used in the development of the project included Bryce's own "PRIDE" Information Factory (featuring a native OS/2 repository for managing information resources and a project management system), IBM Works (office suite included in the OS/2 Warp BonusPak), and SPG's ColorWorks graphics package was used to design the popular logo for the event. Store posters were also designed and printed using native OS/2 software and the group's web page is implemented on an Internet server running OS/2 Warp Server.

In addition to OS/2 Warp 4, other native OS/2 applications to be demonstrated during the event include: SPG's ColorWorks graphics product (v2.0), Mount Baker Software's new Money Tree financial planning/management product (a la Quicken), Lotus Development's popular WordPro word processing package, and Revolutionary Software's InterCom Internet telephone. "All of these products exploit the strength of OS/2's 32-bit processing," Bryce commented, "They are multithreaded and speech enabled for Merlin."

The volunteers will also provide a demonstration of the new "Application Sampler CD-ROM" which will accompany OS/2 Warp 4. The sampler includes demo versions of a variety of native OS/2 applications including: StarOffice (Internet enabled office suite), Relish (time management package), Mesa2 (spreadsheet), Clearlook and DeScribe (word processors), Clear & Simple (tuning and utilities kit), MGI PhotoSuite (digital imaging and mapping), Unimaint (file management), CFS Poker (game), Unite (CD maker), Back Again/2 (back-up software) - approximately 80 products in all. "Not only are native OS/2 products out there," said Bryce, "but we want to demonstrate the superiority of such products in a true 32-bit operating environment."

There are 130 registered sites from 22 countries where formal demonstrations will be presented (see attachment). "Because we will all be connected via the Internet, we consider each site as 'Ground Zero' for the event," explains Bryce. "In addition to our core 130 sites, hundreds of other OS/2 volunteers will be logging on to our Internet world map for impromptu presentations and to register as a sign of support."

Zero Hour

The demonstrations will be conducted at convenient local times on Saturday, October 26th. However, as an international event, organizers had to consider the many time zones around the world. Consequently, the event will run for 35 hours in its entirety. "We had to consider the store hours in both our farthest eastern time zone (New Zealand) and our farthest western time zone," explains Bryce. As a result, the total event will begin and end at:

Starting (synchronized)

9 AM, Saturday, Oct 26 - New Zealand
9 PM, Friday, Oct 25 - London (GMT)
4 PM, Friday, Oct 25 - New York (Eastern)
11 AM, Friday, Oct 25 - Honolulu

Stopping (synchronized)

8 PM, Sunday, Oct 27 - New Zealand
8 AM, Sunday, Oct 27 - London (GMT)
3 AM, Sunday, Oct 27 - New York (Eastern)
10 PM, Saturday, Oct 26 - Honolulu

About OS/2 Warp 4

OS/2 Warp 4 will feature several new state-of-the-art technological features, including: Speech Navigation/VoiceType Dictation, full JAVA  support, universal client support for all major Network Operating Systems (such as OS/2 Warp Server, Windows NT, Novell Netware, Banyan Vines, etc.), OpenDoc and OpenGL, a new speech enabled version of the popular Netscape Navigator web browser, and much more. IBM has scheduled the actual launch of OS/2 Warp 4 for Wednesday, September 25th. The "Connect the World with Merlin" event was scheduled approximately one month later to accommodate foreign versions of the product.

Internet Help Desk

During the entire event, the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG) will be hosting an OS/2 Help Desk implemented by Revolutionary Software's InterCom Internet telephone, featuring both audio and video. TBOUG volunteers will be on hand to answer technical questions or just to greet users from around the world. The group will be headquartered at a Tampa cyber cafe that will be open around the clock for TBOUG and OS/2 enthusiasts.

Putting it all Together

"It's really amazing how many people wanted to see this event happen," Bryce commented. "Hundreds of volunteers have come forward to offer their products and services on a gratis basis. When you compare the magnitude of this worldwide event to the nominal costs involved, this will be an incredibly cost-effective marketing program. We hope to reach thousands of people from around the globe with this event."

IBM'S Role

"IBM has been very supportive of our efforts," said Bryce. "Although they were not involved with the formation of this project, they certainly appreciate this initiative as a vote of confidence in OS/2. As we all know, customer testimonials are a powerful sales aid and to have your customers stand-up for your product on a worldwide basis, without any solicitation, speaks well of your product."

Web Page

For additional information on the "Connect the World with Merlin" event, including the addresses of registered demonstration sites, please see the group's main web page at:

http://www.tbos2cla.com/ctwwm/demosite.html

Other web pages describing the event include:

VICTORIA, BC, CANADA
http://web2.spydernet.com/merlin

Denmark (in Danish)
http://www.agora.dk/hotel/ctwwm/ctwwm.html

Netherlands (in Dutch)
http://www.caiw.nl/~rmschouw/ctwwm/

France (in French)
http://www.os2boutique.fr/ctwwm/demo.htm

Germany (in German)
http://cip.physik.uni-wuerzburg.de/~arwagner/merlind.html

Italy (in Italian)
http://www.enjoy.it/users/~1ferlo/ctwwm.htm

Gauteng, South Africa
http://www.os2ug.techpta.ac.za/OS2User/merlin_connect.html

Or contact the project manager at:

Tim Bryce
M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA)
777 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
United States
Tel: 813/786-4567
Fax: 813/786-4765
BBS: 813/786-4864
E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com
CompuServe: 76235,2364

NOTE: Mr. Bryce is the Editor of the OS/2 CONNECT freeware electronic newsletter. In addition, he is the founder of the Tampa Bay OS/2 Users' Group (TBOUG) and a member of Team OS/2. MBA is an OS/2 Independent Software Vendor and participates in IBM's Developer Assistance Program (DAP) and Solution Developer program for OS/2 (SDO). Mr. Bryce is not an employee or contractor of IBM. MBA has been a user of OS/2 since 1990 with version 1.2.

Trademarks

IBM and OS/2 are the registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks both marked and unmarked belong to their respective companies.

This document has not been reviewed or approved by IBM and the contents herein are solely the responsibility of the volunteers in the "Connect the World with Merlin" project.

Attachment

Registered Demonstration Sites

The following is a list of registered demonstration sites that will be participating in the "Connect the World with Merlin" (OS/2 Warp 4) on Saturday, October 26, 1996.

Australia

(Country Coordinator - Terry Kemp in Dandenong, Victoria, Tel: +61-03-9795-8448; E-Mail: terry@emerald.cns.net.au)

Centrix Computers - Commercial Road, MORWELL, Victoria; Tel: 051/336633; E-Mail: wanderer@netspace.net.au

Harvey Norman Computer SuperStore - Corner Barrier & Ipswich Streets, Fyshwick, CANBERRA; Tel: 06/280-4140; E-Mail: kgoggin@midcoast.com.au

LaTrobe University - McKoys Road, WODONGA, Victoria; Tel: 060-563136; E-Mail: terry@emerald.cns.net.au

OPC - Civic - 64 Northbourne Avenue, CANBERRA, ACT; Tel: 06/257-2788; E-Mail: graham@spirit.com.au

Software Express Adelaide - Shop 2, 97 Pirie Street, ADELAIDE; Tel: 08/8223-4470; E-Mail: sphampel@ozemail.com.au

The Software Shop - 42 Townshend Street, PHILLIP (CANBERRA), ACT; Tel: 06/285-4622; E-Mail: kgoggin@pcug.org.au

University of Newcastle - University Drive, Callaghan, NEWCASTLE, NSW; Tel: 49/21-5000; E-Mail: peter@ee.newcastle.edu.au

Belgium

(Country Coordinator - Alex Wyckmans in Mechelen, Tel: +32-15207210; E-Mail: awyckma@ibm.net)

CafO 't Netkot - Leopoldstraat 81, MECHELEN; Tel: 15431444; E-Mail: Wim.Teughels@ping.Be

Brazil

(Country Coordinator - Angelo Klin in Sao Paulo, Tel: +55-011-530-7908; E-Mail: aklin@ibm.net)

Manchester Informatica Ltda. - Rua Milton Manoel dos Santos, 465 / s101 e 102 - Jardim Camburi, VITORIA, ES; Tel: +55-27-3375031; E-Mail: andcar@nutecnet.com.br

Rapport Servicos e Marketing - Av Agamenon Magalhaes, 1160, RECIFE, PE; Tel: 81/216-5093; E-Mail: laea@elogica.com.br

Taste Internet Cafe - Rua Coronel Quirino, #1252, CAMPINAS; Tel: (019)251.8148; E-Mail: fabio@ifi.unicamp.br

Team OS/2 HQ Sao Jose dos Campos - SP - Rua Marilia, 57, SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, SP; Tel: 12-333-2171; E-Mail: rogerio@netvale.com.br

Canada

Alberta

(Regional Coordinator - Michael S. Chajkowski in Edmonton, Tel: 403/454-3235; E-Mail: mickyc@superiway.net)

A1 Computers - #213 Kingsway Garden Mall, 109 st. Princess Elizabeth Ave., EDMONTON; Tel: 403/448-0632; E-Mail: mickyc@superiway.net

CompuSmart - 16810-104A Avenue, EDMONTON; Tel: 403/429-4388; E-Mail: poznan@ibm.net

Home Computing from IBM - #2970 8770 - 170 Street, EDMONTON; Tel: 403/486-1188; E-Mail: eaker@oanet.com

Multimedia Exchange - 2008 - 14 Street N.W, CALGARY;  Tel: 403/282-5567; E-Mail: astorin@ibm.net

British Columbia

(Regional Coordinators - John Phillips, Tel: 604/658-8473, E-Mail: teamos2@islandnet.com, and; David Stevenson, Tel: 604/472-2943, E-Mail: stevenson@pacificcoast.net, in Victoria)

Beitz Computers and Software - 103-370 City Centre, KITIMAT; Tel: 604/632-5663; E-Mail: plazenby@sno.net

Manitoba

Plexxus Interactive - 276 Portage Avenue, WINNIPEG; Tel: 204/985-9007; E-Mail: kingt@ibm.net

Winnipeg Personal Computer User Group, OS/2 SIG - P.O. Box 3149, WINNIPEG; Tel: 204/958-7228; E-Mail: karls@pangea.ca

Nova Scotia

A-Plus - 75 Akerley Boulevard, DARTMOUTH; Tel: 902/468-2191; E-Mail: tsst@ra.isisnet.com

Simply Software & Nanomite Computer Products - 963 Central Avenue, GREENWOOD; Tel: 902/765-2534; E-Mail: brody@fox.nstn.ca

Ontario

(Regional Coordinator - Robert Ensing in Hamilton, Tel: 905/777-1323; E-Mail: Robert.Ensing@x244-99.gryn.org)

A Plus Software - 109 Fanshawe Park Road, LONDON; Tel: 519/661-0222; E-Mail: jgreen@ibm.net

Big Byte Computers - 393 Wharncliffe Road, LONDON; Tel: 519/438-2077; E-Mail: scammer@ibm.net

Home Computing - St Laurent Shopping Center, 1200 St Laurent Blvd, Unit 639, OTTAWA; Tel: 613/745-5533; E-Mail: jdoire@cslo.consultronics.on.ca

IBM Outlet - 1366 Clyde Avenue, OTTAWA; Tel: 613/723-4644; E-Mail: jdoire@cslo.consultronics.on.ca

MicroAge - 753 Erskine Avenue, PETERBOROUGH; Tel: 705/876-1177; E-Mail: csilvest@cycor.ca

Puters/The Trading Post - 876 Main Street East (between Sherman Avenue and Gage Avenue), HAMILTON; Tel: 905/312-4884; E-Mail: Robert.Ensing@x244-99.gryn.org

Quebec

(Regional Coordinator - Luc Roseberry in Montreal, Tel: 514/272-1953; E-Mail: lrosebe@ibm.net)

Compuquest - 4160 Ste-Catherine West, WESTMONT; Tel: 514/932-5516; E-Mail: novekr@savoir.com

CRC Ordinateurs - 1950 boul. Saint-Martin Ouest, LAVAL; Tel: 514/688-9070; E-Mail: guardia@cam.org

Groupe OS/2 de Quebec - IBM, 140 Grande-Allee East, SAINTE-FOY; Tel: 418/658-1275; E-Mail: gkirouac@quebec.uniforum.ca

J A Denis et Associes - 2291 Sherbrooke est, MONTREAL; Tel: 514/521-8910; E-Mail: os2user@mtlserv.consulan.com

La maison de l'informatique - 1789 St-Martin ouest, MONTREAL; Tel: 514/686-9266; E-Mail: os2user@mtlserv.consulan.com

La maison de l'informatique IBM - 705 Sainte-Catherine Ouest, MONTREAL; Tel: 514/282-1671; E-Mail: os2user@ibm.net

Nishimura Micro - 28 St. Louis, LEMOYNE; Tel: 514/671-3778; E-Mail: yanai@scir.ca

Czech Republic

Derby Inc., MONET+ s.r.o - Stipa 365, 76314 Zlin 12; Tel: 67-7914080 ext. 28; E-Mail: ulix@derby.cz

University of J.E.Purkyne - Ceske Mladeze 8, Usti nad Labem; Tel: 47/562-00-61; E-Mail: kafka@ujep.cz

Denmark

(Country Coordinator - Eric Johannesen in Hoeng,  Tel: +45-53-56-94-65; E-Mail: ericjohs@inet.zitech.dk)

Aalborg Business College - Sofiensdalsvej 97, AALBORG SV; Tel: 9936 4650; E-Mail: larslund@vip.cybercity.dk

FONA 2000 - Oestergade 47, COPENHAGEN; Tel: 33 15 90 55; E-Mail: andersg@ibm.net

IBM Danmark A/S - Oluf Palmes Alle 15, AARHUS N; Tel: 86 18 52 25; E-Mail: guldager@daimi.aau.dk

Soenderborg Data - Perlegade 58, SOENDERBORG; Tel: 74429032; E-Mail: ericjohs@inet.zitech.dk

TMJ-Soft - Torvet 2, FUGLEBJERG; Tel: 55 45 44 00; E-Mail: ericjohs@inet.zitech.dk

France

Extrapole - 5, boulevard Montmartre, PARIS; Tel: (1) 40 13 72 13; E-Mail: vdelarue@os2boutique.fr

Institut Polytechnique de Sevenans - Rue du Chateau, SEVENANS, Belfort Cedex; Tel: 84.56.14.82; E-Mail: thibaut.regnier@utbm.fr

OS/2 boutique - 9-11, rue Yvart, PARIS; Tel: (1) 53 68 61 00; E-Mail: vdelarue@os2boutique.fr

Germany

Gaststaette Charlottenburg - Braunenstr. 7, 73431 AALEN, Baden-Wuerttemberg; Tel: 7361-49555; E-Mail: wmayle@de.ibm.com

Israel

(Country Coordinator - Rann Glaser in Tel Aviv; Tel: 3-6720895; E-Mail: glas@post.tau.ac.il)

Dialog Systems Ltd. - 47, Bilu Street, TEL AVIV; Tel: 3/685-7527; E-Mail: dialog@ibm.net

Formula Computers (ESI) - Hagalim Blvd 39, HERTZLIYA; Tel: 9-598050; E-Mail: almog@esi.co.il

LED Computers - Vitzman (Mercasaharony), KFAR SABA; Tel: 9-911184; E-Mail: almog@esi.co.il

Italy

CIC Compagnia Italiana Computer - Via De Gasperi, 78, ANCONA;  Tel: 71-2801081; E-Mail: a.domesi@fastnet.it

DATAMAX s.r.l. - via G.Campolo 39, PALERMO; Tel: 91-6815369; E-Mail: ematum@freenet.hut.fi

GeDInfo scrl - 33 via Trento, PIACENZA; Tel: 523-570221; E-Mail: ferlo@Route-pc1.enjoy.it

Lithuania

(Country Coordinator - Rimas Zdanavicius in Kaunas, Tel: +370-7-227311; E-Mail: rzdana@sc.ktu.lt)

Kaunas Clinical Hospital No. 3 - Hipodromo 13, KAUNAS; Tel: 740330; E-Mail: rzdana@sc.ktu.lt

Sanitex - Taikos pr. 98-3, KAUNAS; Tel: 7-764335;  E-Mail: gdr@floyd.ktu.lt

UAB Sekasoft - Putvinskio 51, KAUNAS; Tel: 7-205273; E-Mail: vytix@floyd.ktu.lt

Netherlands

(Country Coordinators - Reinout van Schouwen in Honselersdijk, Tel: +31-174-629085, E-Mail: r.m.van.schouwen@caiw.nl, and; Jacco de Leeuw in Zaandam, Tel: +31-75-6352068, E-Mail: leeuw@fwi.uva.nl)

Business Centre PTT Telecom Venlo - Noorderpoort 43, VENLO; Tel: 06 0403; E-Mail: hom@via.nl

Holland User Group OS/2 (HUGO) - Lange Kerkdam 113, WASSENAAR; Tel: 40 2431986; E-Mail: armand@armand.iaehv.nl

RAF Computers - Rijnstraat 139-141, 1079 HC AMSTERDAM; Tel: 20-5411300; E-Mail: leeuw@fwi.uva.nl

RAF Computers - Langestraat 77, 1211 GW HILVERSUM; Tel: 35-6250400; E-Mail: onno.tesink@lgthouse.iaf.nl

Vobis Heerenveen - Herenwal 45, 8441 BB HEERENVEEN; Tel: 513 653652; E-Mail: vobishv@noord.bart.nl

Vobis Superstore Rotterdam - Goudsesingel 264, ROTTERDAM, Zuid-Holland; Tel: 10-2331331; E-Mail: pcvnes@worldonline.nl

New Zealand

(Country Coordinator - Roger Govind in Christchurch, Tel: 3-364-2583; E-Mail: PHYS189@cantva.canterbury.ac.nz)

IBM New Zealand Limited - 171 Featherston Street, Room 10.25, WELLINGTON; Tel: 4 5765818; E-Mail: paul_towler@vnet.ibm.com

Noel Leeming Computer City - 155 Montreal Street, CHRISTCHURCH; Tel: 3-379-9622; E-Mail: phys189@csc.canterbury.ac.nz

Noel Leeming Computer City - 81 Yarrow Street, INVERCARGILL; Tel: 3/214-2434; E-Mail: lroger@southnet.co.nz

Norway

Ram & Rom - Nordre gate 4, TRONDHEIM; Tel: 73 52 68 41; E-Mail: haraldei@stud.ntnu.no

Poland

Silesian University - Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry,
Bankowa 14, Katowice, Silesia; Tel: (32)582441 x 1736;
E-Mail: jjw@tc.ich.us.edu.pl

Slovakia

CompAct Line Ltd. - Mlynska 4, Rimavska Sobota; Tel: 866-26305

Slovenia

ARCTUR d.o.o. - Industrijska 5, NOVA GORICA; Tel: 386-65-29-070; E-Mail: sfiligoi@canin.sci.uniud.it

South Africa

(Country Coordinator - Francois van der Merwe in Cape Town, Tel: 21-402-4856; E-Mail: za2mhnwg@ibmmail.com)

Bison Computers - Shop U23, Bedford Centre, Bedfordview, JOHANNESBURG;  Tel: (0)11-6222624/5; E-Mail: antman@iafrica.com

Computer Mania cc - 20 Lowermall, Cavendish Square, Claremont, CAPE TOWN; Tel: 21-595-2602; E-Mail: matt@diginet.co.za

Computer Super Store - Shop 7, Hillfox Power Centre, Weltevreden Park, JOHANNESBURG; Tel: (0)11-4750311; E-Mail: esd@ing1.rau.ac.za

Connexion Internet Cafe - Shop 4, Heerengracht Centre, Heerengracht, Forehsore, CAPE TOWN; Tel: 21-419-6180; E-Mail: fmec@iafrica.com

Cybernation Games and Internet Cafe - Shop 232, Randburg Waterfront, Republic Road, RANDBURG; Tel: (0)11-8865200; E-Mail: techserv@cis.co.za

IBM Auditorium Cape Town - IBM House Portswood Square Portswood Road, V & A Waterfront, CAPE TOWN; Tel: 21-4025856; E-Mail: fmec@iafrica.com

Odyssey Cafe - Shop 5, Hatfield Galleries, 1066 Burnett Street, Hatfield, PRETORIA; Tel: (0)12-3427294; E-Mail: rkpeer@cat2.catpe.alt.za

Software City - Tygervalley Centre, BELLVILLE; Tel: 21-914-5010; E-Mail: vernon@softcity.co.za

Software Connection - Shop 10, Trusbank Centre, CAPE TOWN; Tel: 21 419-6644; E-Mail: fmec@iafrica.com

Vincent Park Shopping Centre, Courtyard - Devereux Avenue, Vincent Park, EAST LONDON; Tel: 431-52156; E-Mail: peterfr@iafrica.com

Sweden

IBM Lilla Bommen - Lilla Bommen 3, GOTEBORG; Tel: (0)31-7714500; E-Mail: jma@os2ug.se

Switzerland

(Country Coordinator - Joelle Nebbe in Bleiken; E-Mail: jnebbe@ibm.net)

SYSAG Computerschule - Holleestrasse 87, BASEL; Tel: 061/302 25 25; E-Mail: alaue@ibm.net

SYSAG Computerschule - Morgenstrasse 83a, BERN; Tel: 031/992 93 92; E-Mail: jnebbe@ibm.net

SYSAG Computerschule - Feldstrasse 133, ZUERICH; Tel: 01/241 12 64; E-Mail: jnebbe@ibm.net

WM Informatik - Sonneckstrasse 3, RHEINAU; Tel: 052 319 1064; E-Mail: matt_buttsworth@klik.ch

United Kingdom

Staples - Nene Valley Retail Park, NORTHAMPTON, England; Tel: 1604 259808; E-Mail: 100627.217@compuserve.com

World Of Computers - Orwell House, Cowley Road, CAMBRIDGE, England; Tel: 01223 - 423122; E-Mail: sales@woc.co.uk

United States

ALABAMA

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library - 915 Monroe Street, HUNTSVILLE; Tel: 205/532-5950; E-Mail: erickson@hiwaay.net

ALASKA

The Nugget Mall - 8745 Glacier Highway, JUNEAU; Tel: 907/789-2877; E-Mail: hakari@ptialaska.net

ARIZONA

Desert Mountain High School - 12575 East Via Linda, SCOTTSDALE; Tel: 602/661-4470; E-Mail: langston@primenet.com

ARKANSAS

Schwegman Office Supply - 308 East Main, BATESVILLE;  Tel: 501/793-7651; E-Mail: mweber@intellinet.com

CALIFORNIA

Americomm Computers, Inc. - 6347 Jarvis Avenue, NEWARK; Tel: 510/797-7274; E-Mail: rusty.jewett@lamrc.com

ASIS TeleMedia, Inc. - 445C Conger Street, GARBERVILLE; Tel: 707/923-3356; E-Mail: liefc@asis.com

Fry's Electronics - 3370 East La Palma, ANAHEIM; Tel: 714/658-3000; E-Mail: concepts@cris.com

Fry's Electronics - 2311 North Hollywood Way, BURBANK; Tel: 818/845-3587; E-Mail: asmariga@earthlink.net

Fry's Electronics - 600 East Hamilton Avenue, CAMPBELL; Tel: 408/364-3700; E-Mail: storri@ccnet.com

Fry's Electronics - 10800 Kalama River Avenue, FOUNTAIN VALLEY; Tel: 714/378-4400; E-Mail: hardy@lynx.ps.uci.edu

Fry's Electronics - 440 Mission Court, FREMONT; Tel: 510/770-3797; E-Mail: phoenix@surf.internex.com

Fry's Electronics - 3600 Sepulveda Boulevard, MANHATTAN BEACH; Tel: 310/364-3797; E-Mail: steveh@sbhinc.com

Fry's Electronics - 340 Portage Avenue, PALO ALTO; Tel: 415/496-6000; E-Mail: steveh@sbhinc.com

Fry's Electronics - 550 East Brokaw Road, SAN JOSE; Tel: 408/487-1000; E-Mail: tom-harding@practice.xo.com

Fry's Electronics - 1177 Kern Avenue, SUNNYVALE; Tel: 408/733-1770; E-Mail: 73627.715@compuserve.com

Fry's Electronics - 6100 Canoga Avenue, WOODLAND HILLS; Tel: 818/227-1000; E-Mail: steveh@sbhinc.com

Keep It Simple Systems - 384 Jackson Street #7, HAYWARD; Tel: 510/581-9199; E-Mail: budgall@california.com

COLORADO

Colorado Mountain College - 1402 Blake Avenue, GLENWOOD SPRINGS; Tel: 970/945-7486; E-Mail: tcollins@rof.net

CONNECTICUT

Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College - 750 Chase Parkway, WATERBURY; Tel: 203/596-8687; E-Mail: hemenway@usa.nai.net

FLORIDA

At Home Cyber Cafe - 3611-22 West Hillsborough Avenue, TAMPA; Tel: 813/354-9323; E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com

BCD Computers - 1211 East Fowler Avenue, TAMPA; Tel: 813/631-0100; E-Mail: DrSbaker@citicom.com

Caylu Enterprises - 412 South Howard Avenue, TAMPA; Tel: 813/251-6833; E-Mail: jmeroth@tbos2cla.com

CompUSA - 3617 West Hillsborough Avenue, TAMPA; Tel: 813/877-4777; E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com

CompUSA - 2021 Okeechobee Boulevard, WEST PALM BEACH; Tel: 561/640-1903; E-Mail: os2ray@emi.net

CompUSA - 1835 West Hillsboro Boulevard, DEERFIELD BEACH; Tel: 954/428-6928; E-Mail: os2ray@emi.net

Egghead Software - 2617 Okeechobee Boulevard, WEST PALM BEACH; Tel: 561/478-2778; E-Mail: os2ray@emi.net

Radio Shack - Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. Highway 19 North, #1075, CLEARWATER; Tel: 813/796-1235; E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com

GEORGIA

Mercer University - 1400 Coleman Avenue, MACON; Tel: 912/752-2700; E-Mail: johnsont@falcon.mercer.peachnet.edu

ILLINOIS

Benchmark Computers - 126C West Main, URBANA; Tel: 217/367-9716; E-Mail: awolfe@cu.soltec.com

INDIANA

CJ Computers Wholesale/Retail - 1335 S Center Street, PLAINFIELD; Tel: 317/839-4270 or 800/518-4193; E-Mail: mr internet@worldnet.att.net

KENTUCKY

Art Atkinson Electronics, Inc. - 120 Webster Street, Suite 223, LOUISVILLE; Tel: 502/589-7411; E-Mail: aatkins@ibm.net

MASSACHUSETTS

MicroCenter - 727 Memorial Drive, CAMBRIDGE; Tel: 617/234-6400; E-Mail: gpili@saturn.net

MICHIGAN

Greater Detroit OS/2 User Group (GDOUG) - Lancaster Woods Condominiums Activities Building, WARREN; Tel: 313/343-0073; E-Mail: 76505.125@compuserve.com

John Rollins Books - 6414 South Westnage, PORTAGE; for additional information, call Lueck Data Systems at 616/381-9979; E-Mail: mlueck@net-link.net

MONTANA

Radio Shack - 1500 11th Avenue, Capital Hills Mall, HELENA; Tel: 406/443-7940; E-Mail: aixapl2@initco.net

NEVADA

Las Vegas OS/2 Users Group - 6226 West Sahara, LAS VEGAS; Tel: 702/437-6215; E-Mail: lvdrue@ibm.net

Monster Grip, Inc. - 4709 Rip Van Winkle Lane, LAS VEGAS; Tel: 702/871-0652; E-Mail: drue@skylink.net

NEW JERSEY

PC Warehouse - 353 Highway 35, EATONTOWN; Tel: 908/542-8688; E-Mail: pcwarehouse@monmouth.com

NEW YORK

CompUSA - 400 Jefferson Road, ROCHESTER; Tel: 716/424-1499; E-Mail: psarin@MIT.EDU

CYBERCity - 4700 Vestal Parkway East, VESTAL; Tel: 607/729-2990; E-Mail: fox@spectra.net

Mid Hudson Office Products - 69 Main Street, WALDEN; Tel: 914/778-5033; E-Mail: rri0218@mhv.net

OREGON

Portland Community College - Computer Resource Center, 12000 S.W. 49th Avenue; PORTLAND; Tel: 503/977-4553; E-Mail: lennie@pccvm.sycrci.pcc.edu

PENNSYLVANIA

OS/2 SIG of the Philadelphia Area Computer Society - IBM offices, 580 East Swedesford Road, WAYNE; Tel: 215/878-9608 or 9609; E-Mail: llavins@op.net

PUERTO RICO

University of the Sacred Heart - Ponce de Leon Avenue, Stop 26-1/2, SAN JUAN; Tel: 787/728-1515 (ask for the Academic Computer Center); E-Mail: wacosta@sprynet.com

WISCONSIN

Lakeland College - W3718 South Drive, PLYMOUTH; 414/565-1265; E-Mail: mhickma@ibm.net

Marquette University - 530 North 15th Street, Room 401, Cudahy Hall, MILWAUKEE; Tel: 414/288-1476; E-Mail: COURTRIGHTJ@vmsa.csd.mu.edu