## Using Your DDK

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### Device Driver Support and Training

The time is NOW for you to reap the benefits of the increasing acceptance of OS/2 as the 32-bit operating system for personal computers. Join the ranks of your colleagues in the industry who have device support for OS/2 and are exploiting this market opportunity.

The list of OS/2 compatible graphics accelerators, DASD, SCSI, and multimedia products that exist today is constantly expanding. Are YOU on that list? If not, then NOW is the time to make a change and get your share of the market. And here's how to do it.

The IBM Driver Development Support Center (DDSC) is standing ready to provide you with support to help you expedite your OS/2 driver development efforts. Just take a look at how the DDSC team provides worldwide device driver development support.

The DDSC Team

-Support for your questions and training needs
-Voice-Mail (24 hours) 512-838-9493

Dedicated BBS and Internet Connectivity

-Latest information focused on driver developer needs
-Development problem assistance
-Timely news of interest and Technical Conference bulletins
-512-838-9717 - N,8,1 @ 14.4KBPS
-E-Mail address: ddscsysop @ aussmtp.austin.ibm.com
-Internet:
--DDSC Support Page - http://www.developer.ibm.com/pid_os2/ddsc
--Register for access - http://www.developer.ibm.com/

Education

-Access to IBM Austin Programming Center technical personnel

Now that you know how extensive the ongoing technical support is, just look at the sound business reasons why you need to begin your OS/2 driver development efforts right away!

Ride the crest of rapidly increasing OS/2 market acceptance.

Save significantly on programmer development time and costs.

Gain access to the latest levels of code.

Give yourself a "Quick Start" on bringing your driver to market.

Open your opportunities to new, OS/2 market segments.

Your competition is doing it!

OK, now you need to take the first step toward acquiring your market share! Connect to the DDSC BBS and complete the registration form or email ddscsysop@aussmtp.austin.ibm.com requesting the registration form. Downloading the file DDSC_DES.TXT provides the information that will guide you through the array of services available on the Internet or BBS.

Your registration will ensure that the DDSC team can continue to provide you with the ongoing support that you may need during your driver development efforts.

And, if you have questions or need help, contact the Device Driver Support Center's 24-hour voice mail message line at 512-838-9493.

Additionally, if you're looking for someone to write device drivers, then look at this bonus offered... You can use the DDSC BBS or Internet free advertising to help increase your chances of finding the right developer for the job.

Now that you know how to get started, put your plan together, enroll now, and prepare to move into the future with OS/2, the award winning 32-bit operating system of choice!