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  What was new in June 2004?
Here's what was new in the June 2004 or current editions at the time of the IBM Online Library.

Changes that apply to all collections

Go back to the list of collections. Improved access to PDF files using extended shelves

Beginning in August 2003, the collections include extended shelves (XKS files) for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in release 3.0 or later of Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using release 4.2 of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

Initially, extended shelves include only PDF publications. Additional publication formats are expected to be added to the extended shelf format in the future.

Go back to the list of changes that affect all collections Improved graphics in BookManager files

The graphics in BookManager BOOK files have been upgraded to improve viewing under BookServer and Softcopy Reader. This upgrade increased the size of the affected files, resulting in the reorganization of some softcopy collections. For information about the new organization of affected collections, see the "What's On Each CD?" topic in the online collection booklet. Other than this increase in size, the change is transparent and did not disturb the original build date and time stamp of the affected BOOK files or the existing bookshelves and indexes.

The upgrade primarily affects BOOK files that were built with host versions of the BookManager Build products and that contain graphic figures and illustrations. The original graphics were copied, converted into a Web-ready format, and inserted into the BOOK files for use with BookServer and Softcopy Reader. The original graphics still remain for viewing on host platforms. To benefit from the upgraded graphics, you should upgrade to the latest release of Softcopy Reader, Version 3.0 or later.

Go back to the list of changes that affect all collections Improvements to collection indexes

Beginning in August 2003, the program for setting autorun preferences has been updated for IBM Softcopy Reader 3.0 or later, which supports extended shelves (XKS files) for PDFs. Extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in Softcopy Reader.

Beginning in June 2003, the program for setting autorun preferences has been improved:

  • It has been updated to support the latest level of IBM Softcopy Reader (which was repackaged to eliminate the prerequisite for the Java Runtime Environment on the client machine).
  • It was recoded to comply with accessibility standards.
  • It was renamed from SETUP.EXE to AUTORUN.EXE.

Beginning in December 2002, on collections containing both BookManager and PDF files, PDFINDEX.HTM (the index to just the PDF files in the collection) is accessible through the interface to the softcopy collection index.

Beginning in June 2002, multidisc collections that contain both PDF and BookManager files contain an index that lists only the PDF files in the collection. The index is available in both HTML and text formats (PDFINDEX.HTM and PDFINDEX.TXT) in the root directory of the discs that contain publications.

Beginning in March 2002, on multidisc collections each disc containing publications provides a disc index that lists only the books on the disc, in addition to the collection index that lists all books on the collection. If you are displaying either index, you can easily see the other one by clicking on the "Collection index" tab in your browser window.

In addition, a new program allows you to set autorun preferences for the actions you want the system to take when you insert a collection disc into your disc drive. For example, you could choose to have your Web browser automatically display the collection index or the disc index when you insert a collection disc containing publications into your disc drive, or you could choose to have nothing happen. The preferences program runs automatically the first time you insert a disc that contains it.

Beginning in December 2001, a new search option is available for the collection indexes, which causes all search hits to be displayed in a separate window. This option is only available if you are viewing the collection index using Internet Explorer. (Note: this new option is not available on the December 2001 VSE Collection.) To use the new option, click on "Options" next to the "Find" button. The search options will be displayed above the "Find" button. Click on the "Show all hits" box.

For information about how to use the softcopy collection index to locate manuals on a collection and search all the books on a disc, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Go back to the list of changes that affect all collections Improved Softcopy Reader available

Starting in June 2004, IBM Softcopy Reader 3.4 provides users without Windows administrator authority with the capability to both install and run IBM Softcopy Reader.

Starting in October 2003, Softcopy Reader for Windows is supported only on Windows(tm) 2000 and Windows XP, and a new release (3.1) is being shipped on softcopy collections.

Starting in August 2003, IBM Softcopy Reader 3.0 or later supports extended shelves (XKS files) for PDFs. Extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in Softcopy Reader.

Softcopy Reader's Bookshelf Organizer has been renamed to Shelf Organizer, in recognition of the capabilities of the new extended shelf (XKS file) format. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers--for example, Adobe Reader. The Shelf Organizer can also create and modify extended shelves.

Initially, extended shelves include only PDF publications. Additional publication formats are expected to be added to the extended shelf format in the future.

Starting in March 2003, the IBM Softcopy Reader 2.4.0 or later for Windows has been repackaged using a special tool to link the Java Runtime functions along with the Softcopy Reader application code, building it into a Windows executable instead of a jar file. In addition to eliminating the prerequisite for the Java Runtime Environment on the client machine, this change has significantly improved runtime performance.

If you don't have a collection, you can download the latest release of the IBM Softcopy Reader from http://www.ibm.com/software/office/bkmgr/softcopyread.html.

For more information about the IBM Softcopy Reader, see the book IBM Softcopy Reader User's Guide.

Go back to the list of changes that affect all collections Version 4.2 of the SoftCopy Librarian available

Beginning in October 2003, SoftCopy Librarian is supported only on Windows (tm) 2000 and Windows XP.

Beginning in August 2003, SoftCopy Librarian 4.2 or later supports downloading and management of PDFs via extended shelves (XKS files). Also, SoftCopy Librarian 4.2 or later has been repackaged using a special tool to link the Java Runtime functions along with the SoftCopy Librarian application code, building it into a Windows executable instead of a jar file. In addition to eliminating the prerequisite for the Java Runtime Environment on the client machine, this change has significantly improved runtime performance.

Beginning in June 2002, the collections no longer include Version 3. Service for Version 3 of the SoftCopy Librarian will end effective September 30, 2002. After September, Version 3 of the SoftCopy Librarian will continue to be available as-is for download from ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/ibmreader/tools/. If you are still using Version 3 of the SoftCopy Librarian, we suggest that you migrate to Version 4.

Beginning in June 2001, Version 4 of the SoftCopy Librarian is available, and is included on the collections. Version 4, the Java version of the SoftCopy Librarian, provides a new interface and new functions. For an introduction, see the SoftCopy Librarian chapter in Installing, Managing, and Using the Online Library , GC31-8311. For details, see the book IBM SoftCopy Librarian: User's Guide , GC23-3414, which is in the IBM Online Library Reference bookshelf on any disc other than the tools disc in the collections. You can download Version 4 of the SoftCopy Librarian from http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/epubs/df/ebrsclwj.exe.

The OS/2 version of the SoftCopy Librarian is no longer supported but is available as-is for downloading from ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/ibmreader/tools/.

The standalone version of the SCRT is no longer supported, and shipped for the last time on the September and October 2001 collections. If you are still using the SCRT, we recommend that you switch to the SoftCopy Librarian now.

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Changes to LookAt

Starting in June 2004, LookAt includes a graphical user interface (GUI) for using LookAt on a Windows workstation. This interface is an alternative to using LookAt from a Windows DOS command line.

Starting in December 2003, LookAt no longer provides enabling code for Palm™ users.

Starting in March 2003, LookAt includes the following support:

Starting in December 2002, LookAt provides the following new functions:

  • LookAt enabling code for Windows users.
  • Profiles to expand search capability for Windows and TSO users.

Starting in September 2001, LookAt includes support for a point-and-shoot capability for ISPF and SDSF users.

LookAt is included in the following collections:

  • OS/390 Collection (SK2T-6700)
  • z/OS Version 1 Release x Collection (SK3T-4269)
  • z/OS Version 1 Release x and Software Products DVD Collection (SK3T-4271)

For more information about LookAt functions, see the LookAt Web page.

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Latest edition of Installing, Managing, and Using the Online Library

The latest edition of Installing, Managing, and Using the Online Library is GC31-8311-29, dated June 2004.

Description

This book applies to all of the collections in the Online Library. It includes information on topics such as:

  • An introduction to the Online Library
  • Using softcopy collections with AS/400, VSE, VM, MVS, OS/390, z/VM, and z/OS systems
  • Installing and using the IBM Softcopy Reader
  • Installing other softcopy tools shipped with the collection
  • Installing the SoftCopy Librarian and using it to manage repositories of BookManager files
  • Printing hardcopy from softcopy files

Softcopy versions of this book in several formats are provided in the root directory of each disc in a collection. The files are named "install. xxx", where xxx depends on the format of the file. The book is also included in the IBM Online Reference Bookshelf on each disc in the collection, in the file named AB0IN01j.

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Latest edition of IBM SoftCopy Librarian: User's Guide

The latest edition of IBM SoftCopy Librarian: User's Guide for Version 4 of the SoftCopy Librarian is GC23-3414-13, dated June 2004. This book is included in the IBM Online Reference Bookshelf on each disc in each collection, in the file named EBRSCL16.BOO.

The latest edition for Version 3 of the SoftCopy Librarian is GC23-3414-06, dated September 2000. This book is no longer included on the softcopy collections.

Description

This book discusses how to install the IBM SoftCopy Librarian and how to use it to create and maintain repositories of softcopy books.

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Latest edition of IBM Softcopy Reader User's Guide

The latest edition of IBM Softcopy Reader User's Guide is SC34-3164-14, dated June 2004.

Description

This book discusses how to install and use the IBM Softcopy Reader.

This book is included in the IBM Online Reference Bookshelf on each disc in each collection, in the file named HLCRUG14.BOO. This book is also packaged with the IBM Softcopy Reader. Once you have installed and started the IBM Softcopy Reader, click on "Help" and select "User's Guide" to read the book.

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What's new with the OS/390 Collection?

The final edition of this collection is SK2T-6700-27, dated October 2003.

Highlights

The October 2003 edition of the OS/390 Collection contains eight discs. The tools disc contains softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools on your system, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). The other seven discs contain the softcopy books and related files for this collection, including over 2225 unlicensed online books in BookManager format for OS/390 base elements and optional features and more than 410 related software products. Books are included for OS/390 Release 10 (including MVS, JES2, and JES3), Parallel Sysplex, and related OS/390 software products. The collection also includes the IBM message lookup facility (LookAt) and the z/OS Now! multimedia presentation, which shows how z/OS meets today's computing demands and explains why now is the time to migrate from OS/390 to z/OS to prepare for the future.

This collection ships with OS/390. You can purchase additional copies for US $50.

Final update of this collection: Though updates to this OS/390 collection are being discontinued, this final October 2003 edition will continue to be orderable.

Beginning in 2002, this collection was updated twice a year, in March and September.

Beginning with the September 2002 edition, the OS/390 Collection includes the most current release of the OS/390 element and feature libraries. Books from previous releases, although no longer included in this collection, are unchanged and can still be ordered on prior editions. To determine which edition includes the books for a given release, see the OS/390 softcopy collection history table. All OS/390 books, for past and current releases, are also available on the OS/390 Internet library.

You can also find a list of the hardcopy publications available for OS/390 V2R10 and OS/390 V2R9 on the OS/390 Internet library.

An IBM message lookup facility called LookAt is included in this collection free for your use. LookAt lets you look at z/OS and OS/390 message explanations quickly and easily. See the section on LookAt in the collection booklet for details. LookAt is also available from the OS/390 Internet library.

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What's new with the OS/390 V2 Licensed Product Library?

The final edition of this collection is LK2T-2499-07, dated December 2000.

Highlights

This product library collection includes OS/390 Version 2 licensed books in unencrypted BookManager format and selected OS/390 Version 2 licensed books in Portable Document Format (PDF) form. The PDF files are in the PDF directory and have the same filenames as the corresponding BookManager BOOK files on this collection. You can use an Adobe Reader to view and print the PDF files. If you do not already have an Adobe Reader installed, you can install one using the softcopy tools installation program in this collection. If you need further information on installing and using an Adobe Reader, see the Adobe website: http://www.adobe.com.

This collection is shipped with OS/390. OS/390 license holders can order additional copies for US $9.80.

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What's new with the OS/390 V2R10 PDF Library Collection?

The final edition of this collection is SK2T-6718-17, dated October 2003.

Highlights

This two-disc CD-ROM collection, which ships with OS/390 Version 2 Release 10, contains the unlicensed books for OS/390 V2R10 base elements and optional features in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can use one of the Adobe Readers (available on this collection or at the Adobe Website) and these PDF files to view and print high-quality hardcopy books that look very similar to printed books ordered from IBM.

In the October 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

You can purchase additional copies of this collection for under US $10.00.

Final update of this collection: Though updates to this OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 PDF Library are being discontinued, this final October 2003 edition will continue to be orderable.

Note: The OS/390 Version 2 Release 9 PDF Library, June 2000 edition, is still orderable through form number SK2T-6718-08. To determine which edition includes the books for an earlier release, see the OS/390 softcopy collection history table.

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What's new with the VM Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK2T-2067-21, dated August 2003.

Highlights

This four-disc collection includes books for z/VM (including the new z/VM V4R4 books), VM/ESA and most related VM products. The tools disc contains softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools on your system, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). The other discs contain the softcopy books and related files for this collection, including over 780 unlicensed online manuals, in BookManager format, for more than 160 VM products.

The collection also includes printable files in PDF format for selected books. These PDF files have the same file names as the corresponding BookManager files. You can use an Adobe Reader to view the PDF files and print high-quality hardcopy books that look very similar to printed books ordered from IBM.

Starting with the August 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

You can order this collection through the normal IBM publications ordering channels. The single copy cost of this collection is US $50.

The books on this collection are also available on the VM Internet library.

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What's new with the VSE Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK2T-0060-24, dated March 2004.

Highlights

This four-disc collection includes books for VSE/ESA and most related VSE products. The tools disc contains softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). The other discs contain the softcopy books and related files for this collection, including a disc that contains PDF (Portable Document Format) files for selected books. The collection contains over 855 unlicensed online books for over 160 VSE products. VSE user examples are also included. The VSE/ESA V2 licensed books have been unlicensed and are included in this collection in unencrypted format.

Starting in March 2002, the collection includes PDF files for selected VSE manuals translated into German and Spanish.

Starting with the September 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

The collection also includes VSE/ESA performance documentation, available as PDF files. The VSE/ESA home page on the Internet provides access to the latest VSE/ESA performance documentation available as PDF files.

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What's new with the z/OS Licensed Product Library?

The current edition of this collection is LK3T-4307-05, dated March 2004.

Highlights

This one-disc library contains the licensed online books for the z/OS Release 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 base elements and optional features in both BookManager and PDF format. Encryption keys are not required to view licensed books on this disc. The single disc also contains softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). The single copy cost of this collection is about US $36.00. The licensed books are not available in hardcopy format, but they are available for free, to licensed users, in PDF format on the IBM Resource Link Web site, using a key provided with the product and by self-registering for a user ID and password.

To determine which edition of this collection includes the licensed books for a given release of z/OS, see the z/OS softcopy collection history table.

Starting with the October 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

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What's new with the z/OS Security Server RACF Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK3T-4272-07, dated June 2004.    Available July 9, 2004

Highlights

This collection gives you one convenient place to access the IBM product publications that deal with z/OS Security Server RACF. The collection includes the z/OS V1R3, V1R4, and V1R5 Security Server books from the z/OS Collection (SK3T-4269) and the z/OS software product books that contain substantial RACF information from the z/OS Software Products Collection (SK3T-4270).

The June 2004 edition is a one-disc collection that contains over 245 unlicensed online books with z/OS Security Server RACF information, as well as softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools on your system, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). Most of the books in this collection are provided in BookManager format. The z/OS V1R3, V1R4, and V1R5 Security Server books are also included in PDF format.

In addition to online books, the collection contains:

  • Education and training courses of interest to RACF users
  • RACF graphics for use as a screen background
  • Links to Web sites where you can download RACF analysis and reporting tools, utilities, and code samples for security administrators and auditors
  • The hierarchical file system (HFS) utility for unloading HFS file data in a way complimentary to IRRDBU00 and reporting on files residing within the currently mounted file system structure. This utility comes with sample load and table definitions for use with DB2.

Beginning with the March 2004 edition, this collection includes the three most current releases of the z/OS Security Server element and feature libraries, instead of all releases. Although the Release 1 and 2 libraries are no longer included in this collection, they are unchanged and still available on the October 2003 edition of this collection, SK3T-4272-05. They are also available on the z/OS Internet library at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zos/bkserv/

Beginning with the October 2003 edition, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

Beginning with the March 2002 edition, the collection has been renamed. It was previously named the z/OS Secureway Security Server RACF Collection.

You can order this collection through the IBM publications ordering channels. The single copy cost of this collection is US $50, or you can purchase a subscription to the collection (including collection updates while the z/OS version is orderable) for US $150 through a z/OS feature. To order a subscription, use the feature code for your z/OS release:

  • Version 1 Release 1: 8001
  • Version 1 Release 2: 8004
  • Version 1 Release 3: 8008
  • Version 1 Release 4: 8013
  • Version 1 Release 5: 8018

New Update Schedule: This collection is now updated with the z/OS releases or as needed.

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What's new with the z/OS Software Products Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK3T-4270-12, dated June 2004.

Highlights

This eight-disc collection includes a tools disc and seven discs that contain the softcopy books and related files for z/OS software products - those products that run on z/OS but are not elements or features. The collection includes more than 1645 unlicensed online books for over 265 z/OS software products and Parallel Sysplex. The books are provided in BookManager format and, when available, in PDF format as well.

Starting with the October 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

You can purchase this collection through IBM publications ordering channels. The single copy cost of this collection is US $50, or you can purchase a subscription to the collection (including collection updates while the z/OS version is orderable) as a feature of z/OS for US $275. To order a subscription use the feature code for your z/OS release:

  • Version 1 Release 1: 8002
  • Version 1 Release 2: 8003
  • Version 1 Release 3: 8007
  • Version 1 Release 4: 8011
  • Version 1 Release 5: 8015

New Update Schedule: This collection is now updated with the z/OS releases or as needed, instead of quarterly.

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What's new with the z/OS Version 1 Release 5 Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK3T-4269-12, dated June 2004.

Highlights

This five-disc collection ships with z/OS Release 5. The tools disc contains softcopy tools, a program for installing and updating the softcopy tools on your system, softcopy formats of the collection index, and softcopy formats of the installation guide (GC31-8311). The other discs contain the softcopy books and related files for this collection, including more than 400 unlicensed online books for z/OS Release 5 base elements and optional features and the LookAt message facility. Most of the books in this collection are provided in both BookManager and PDF format. The BookManager files occupy two discs, with product libraries sorted alphabetically by title across the discs; the PDF files occupy the last two discs, also with libraries sorted alphabetically by title. The collection also includes the IBM message lookup facility (LookAt); the z/OS Now! multimedia presentation, which shows how z/OS meets today's computing demands and explains why now is the time to migrate from OS/390 to this new release of z/OS to prepare for the future; and the new z/OS Best Practices Multimedia Presentation, which is an overview of the z/OS Health Checker. Note that this collection does not include the libraries for z/OS software products - those books are on a separate collection, SK3T-4270.

Starting with the October 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

You can purchase additional copies of this collection for US $20 through IBM publications ordering channels.

The z/OS Collection includes the z/OS element and feature libraries only for the latest release of z/OS. Books from previous releases, although no longer included in this collection, are unchanged and can still be ordered on prior editions. To determine which edition includes the books for a given release, see the z/OS softcopy collection history table.

All books for z/OS, for past and current releases, are also available on the z/OS Internet library.

New Update Schedule: This collection is now updated with the product release or as needed, instead of quarterly.

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What's new with the z/OS Version 1 Release 5 and Software Products DVD Collection?

The current edition of this collection is SK3T-4271-12, dated June 2004.

Highlights

In addition to softcopy tools, this collection contains on a single DVD the libraries for z/OS Release 5 (the element and feature libraries), and the libraries for multiple releases of more than 265 z/OS software products -- over 2045 unlicensed online books. Both BookManager and PDF formats, when available, are included on this DVD. The collection also contains selected IBM eServer™ zSeries Redbooks in PDF format from the IBM eServer™ zSeries Redbooks Collection, SK3T-7876. In addition, the collection contains the contents of the zFavorites for zSeries mini-CD, providing Internet links to the most popular z/OS and zSeries Web sites; the z/OS Now! multimedia presentation, which shows how z/OS meets today's computing demands and explains why now is the time to migrate from OS/390 to this new release of z/OS to prepare for the future; and the new z/OS Best Practices Multimedia Presentation, which is an overview of the z/OS Health Checker. This collection is essentially SK3T-4269 and SK3T-4270 delivered on the higher density DVD technology, and requires a DVD drive that can read discs in DVD-9 (single-sided, dual-layer) format.

Starting with the October 2003 collection, extended shelves (XKS files) have been added for PDFs. These extended shelves enable users to access groups of PDFs through the Shelf Organizer in the 3.0 or later release of IBM Softcopy Reader and to download and manage PDFs using the new 4.2 release of SoftCopy Librarian. The Shelf Organizer can now launch the user's choice of PDF file readers (for example, Adobe Reader) and can create and modify extended shelves. The program for setting autorun preferences has also been updated for use with extended shelves.

This DVD collection can be ordered through IBM publications ordering channels. Beginning with the June 2004 edition, the cost of this comprehensive z/OS library on DVD has been reduced to US $20. Beginning with z/OS Version 1 Release 2, you can purchase a subscription to the DVD collection (including collection updates while the z/OS version is orderable) through a z/OS feature for US $350. To order, use the feature code for your z/OS release:

  • Version 1 Release 2: 8006
  • Version 1 Release 3: 8010
  • Version 1 Release 4: 8014
  • Version 1 Release 5: 8017

This collection includes the z/OS element and feature libraries only for the latest release of z/OS. Books from previous releases, although no longer included in this collection, are unchanged and can still be ordered on prior editions. To determine which edition includes the books for a given release, see the z/OS softcopy collection history table.

New Update Schedule: This collection is now updated with the z/OS releases or as needed, instead of quarterly.

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