
                Software Installer SDK for PowerPC  - READ.ME
                ---------------------------------------------

Welcome to Software Installer SDK for PowerPC v1.4 for OS/2.

This READ.ME file contains information you need for the installing Software
Installer SDK for PowerPC, as well as information that was not available for
our printed publications.  This READ.ME is divided into the following
categories:
   -  Before You Install Software Installer
   -  Registering Your Software
   -  Getting Help
   -  Installing Software Installer
   -  Differences from Software Installer for OS/2
   -  Your Satisfaction
   -  Trademarks


Before You Install Software Installer
-------------------------------------
   Software Requirements
   ---------------------
   -  IBM Operating System/2(*) (OS/2) Version 2.1 or Warp 3.0.

   -  IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 Warp Connect (PowerPC Edition)

      NOTE:
           - Users of your product do not need the toolkit on their systems
             to install your products.


   Hardware Requirements
   ---------------------
   -  A personal computer that runs OS/2 Version 2.1 or Warp 3.0

   -  15 MB of fixed disk space above that required by OS/2.
      This includes .7 MB for each national language version installed
      and approximately 1.4 MB for a temporary copy of Software Installer
      that is removed after installation.

   -  .5 MB of memory above that required by OS/2

   -  2-button mouse or other pointing device


Registering Your Software
--------------------------
   Registration Form
   -----------------
   Please complete the registration form and return it to us.  The file,
   REGISTER.FRM, contains the registration form.  Please write in English,
   imbed the form in a note and send it to installr@vnet.ibm.com.  You may
   also print this form and fax it to the Software Installer Development Team
   at (919)254-4914.

   Obtaining Software Installer for Windows
   ----------------------------------------
   Software Installer for Windows is made available to Software Installer for
   OS/2 customers at no additional charge.  When you send in the registration
   form, indicate that you wish to be given access to Software Installer for
   Windows on CompuServe and supply a CompuServe ID.

   NOTE:  A CompuServe ID is required to access Software Installer for
   Windows.


Getting Help
------------
   Available Documentation
   -----------------------
   Modified to reflect PowerPC differences:
    -  GETSTART.PS
       This file is a PostScript** formatted file of the Getting Started book.
       Getting Started book provides an overview of Software Installer.

   Not changed to reflect PowerPC differences:
    -  Software Installer Reference
       This program item in the Software Installer folder is an online
       document that describes in detail how to enable your products for
       installation.

    -  EPFIPGR.PS
       This file is a PostScript-formatted file of the online reference.  You
       can print a copy of the online reference by sending this file to a
       PostScript printer.

   Service and Technical Support
   -----------------------------
   We are ready to help you with your Software Installer questions.  You can
   contact us through one of the following:

   For Technical Support:
      -  IBM Talklink:  INSTALL2 FORUM
         For information about Talklink registration and access, call
         1-800-547-1283.

      -  CompuServe:  GO OS2DF2, section 8
         For information about CompuServe registration and access questions, call
           o US: 1-800-848-8990 (representative #239)
           o UK: 0800-289-378
           o Germany:  0130-86-4643

   For Product Information:
      -  US:          1-800-IBM-3333
      -  Outside US:  520-574-4600

   Defect Reporting
   ----------------
   If you believe you have found a product defect, fill out the Problem
   Report Form, PROBREP.DOC.  Please write in English, imbed the form in a note
   and send it to installr@vnet.ibm.com. You may also print this form and fax
   it to the Software Installer Development Team at (919) 254-4914.

   NOTE:  For IBM internal customers, submit defects according to the
          Software Installer Internal Service Process.  For more information,
          at a VM prompt enter:
               REQUEST HELP FROM INSTALLR AT CARVM3


Installing Software Installer
-----------------------------
   From a Diskette Drive
   ---------------------
   1. Insert Diskette 1 into a drive.  In this example, the A
      drive is used.

   2. Type the following an the OS/2 command prompt:
            A:\INSTALL

   3. Press Enter.

   4. Follow the on-screen prompts.

   From a Local Area Network Server
   --------------------------------
   If you have purchased multiple licenses of Software Installer, consider
   placing it on a LAN server for easier access.  To do this, follow these
   steps:

      1. Create a directory on the LAN server to store the Software Installer
         files.  For example:
            MKDIR J:\INSTALL2

      2. Copy each Software Installer diskette into this directory.  You can
         do this using the OS/2 XCOPY command.  For example:
            XCOPY A:* J:\INSTALL2 /S

      3. Give all licensed users access to the LAN drive you copied the
         diskettes into (in this example, the J drive).

   After these steps are complete, users with access to the LAN drive can
   access the alias drive and directory and install Software Installer by
   typing:
            INSTALL

   After following the installation dialog with Software Installer,
   the LAN users are ready to use Software Installer on their workstations.



Differences from Software Installer for OS/2
--------------------------------------------

There are a number of differences between Software Installer for OS/2
and Software Installer for the PowerPC.  This README file overrides
the information that is contained in the Software Installer for OS/2
documentation.  The major differences are as follows:

1.  There are no PACK and UNPACK routines for the PowerPC.  Don't use
    them in your package file.

2.  The Software Installer Installation and Maintenance Utility is
    already installed on the PowerPC.

3.  Software Installer for OS/2 required the Installation and Maintenance
    utilities to be shipped with your product on the installation media.
    These utilities were packed into the INSTALL.IN_ file.  Since the
    Installation and Maintenance utilities of Software Installer for the
    PowerPC are shipped as part of the Operating System, they will not
    be shipped with your product.  Also, without the PACK and UNPACK
    routines, there is no INSTALL.IN_ file.  In lieu of this file, Software
    Installer provides support of a new file, INSTALL.FIL.  This file
    will be used to identify (list) any files that you included in the
    INSTALL.IN_ file when using Software Installer for OS/2.  This file
    must be on the first diskette of your installation media.



Your Satisfaction
-----------------
Your satisfaction with IBM is important to us. If you are not totally
satisfied with this product, please contact us through one of the Service
and Technical support channels listed above.

Tell us what is not meeting your expectations and why you are
dissatisfied.  Provide your name, your organization's name, and
your telephone number so that we can contact you.  We will work with
you to resolve your concerns.


Trademarks
----------
   (*)   Trademark of the IBM Corporation in the United States and other
         countries.
   (**)  Trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

