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drkszk@ocf.berkeley.edu (Derek Suzuki) writes:

> 	Hello all.  I'm wondering just how open the DAP is.  What do
> I have to do to get in?  I really do plan on developing software, but
> in the past I've found it hard to deal with IBM as a non-corporate
> individual.  Also, I know the number has been posted a few times, but
> could someone send it to me again?
> 	A couple of reports on the contents of the developers' CD-ROM
> say it includes TCP/IP.  Is this just the base product or does it include
> NFS, X, and the libraries?  Can the CD be read by a DOS system for
> transfer to floppies?
> 	Thanks for any help.
> 
> 	Derek Suzuki
> 

The DAP is opened up quite a bit with the advent of the NEW
Worldwide DAP. The CD does contain the latest beta of TCP/IP. 
As far as the other stuff is concerned I can say this: the initial
shipment of the DAP CD disappeared quickly. John Soyring has called
this first issue a 'test pressing.' NOW THE GOOD NEWS... The next
"burn" of the CD will be available after October 18th. Initially, they
will be distributed at the OS/2 Developer Conference in NY.

The basic plan, according to what John has posted on Compuserve, is
that there will be a continued effort on the part of IBM to deliver
betas via the CD ROM Medium to developers. The new WWDAP will make
it easier for developers to get hands on looks at the betas. 
Officially the launch date for the new DAP will be the 18th, although
applications may be accepted now. A support channel is being set up
through Compuserve as well. The real requirements are a desire to write 
some cool new OS/2 code <g>!

You will still have to request the beta CD once you have joined the 
WWDAP. There will be an online way to sign up for the DAP through
Compuserve on or around the 18th (so I'm told).