OS/2 Warp FAQ List (20 Feb 95)

(1.4) Availability and Cost of OS/2 Warp

Where can I buy OS/2 Warp, and how much does it cost?

In the United States IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 is available directly from 
IBM by calling 800-3-IBM-OS2.  Call for the latest information on 
pricing -- promotional pricing may be in effect.  Both diskette (3.5 inch 
media) and CD-ROM versions are available.  The CD-ROM version contains 
diskette images (so you can create a set of installation diskettes from 
the CD-ROM) as well as extra multimedia and Kodak Photo CD files.  Express 
shipping is provided with all orders placed through this toll free number.

IBM part numbers are as follows:

 Part No.       Product 
 
 83G8100        OS/2 Warp Version 3 (3.5) 
 83G8102        OS/2 Warp Version 3 (CD) 
 83G8103        OS/2 Warp Version 3 (ALC) 
 83G8700        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 (3.5) 
 83G8701        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 (CD) 
 83G8702        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 (ALC) 
 83G8708        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 Upgrade (3.5) 
 83G8709        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 Upgrade (CD) 
 83G8710        OS/2 Warp with Win-OS/2 Upgrade (ALC)

 Upgrade packages are designed to upgrade OS/2 2.1 or 2.11.  "ALC" means 
 Additional License Certificate, in other words simply a license card 
 (without manuals or media) representing the right to use OS/2 Warp on an 
 additional PC.

 OS/2 Warp is now available from almost any software dealer (including 
 Corporate Software, Egghead, Software Etc., and many others).  Software 
 dealer pricing is lower than that available directly from IBM -- often 
 $10 or $20 lower.

 OS/2 Warp costs about the same as Microsoft Windows for DOS and roughly 
 one fifth to one third as much as the base (not to mention server) 
 versions of Windows NT, NeXTStep, Solaris, and UnixWare.

 In Canada phone 800-465-1234 to order.  In the U.K. phone the OS/2 
 Solution Centre at 0285-655888 or IBM at 0256-841818 or 0800-919-929.  In 
 all countries, any IBM software dealer or office can fulfill your OS/2 
 Warp order.  Pricing varies from country to country.

 IBM is trying to make OS/2 Warp available everywhere DOS is purchased. 
  If your dealer does not stock OS/2 Warp, take your business elsewhere 
 (and explain why).  IBM bundles OS/2 Warp with most new PCs, and several 
 other vendors, including AST, Compaq, Everex, Northgate, ALR, Unisys, 
 Dell, Ariel Design, Vobis, Escom, Toshiba, Osbourne, and Tangent, will 
 either preload OS/2 Warp automatically or by request.

 IBM offers two money back guarantees in the U.S.: a 30-day, no questions 
 asked, money back guarantee, and a 90-day compatibility guarantee [see 
 (2.1) Hardware Requirements].

 If you intend to purchase many copies (usually over 100) of any IBM 
 software product (including OS/2 Warp), be sure to ask your software 
 dealer or IBM representative about VALU agreements.  Using VALU, you can 
 save significant amounts of money on your software purchases and benefit 
 from special promotions.

 In many countries outside the United States, a fully functioning 45-day 
 trial version of OS/2 Warp on CD-ROM is available through PC oriented 
 magazines, computer shows, dealers, and other outlets.

 Related information:

 (0.4) Special Report on OS/2 Warp 
 (1.2) Differences Between Versions 
 (2.1) Hardware Requirements 
 (3.8) Networking Products

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