Chapter 1. Introduction to the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

This chapter provides installation instructions, an overview of the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program, lists new features available with this release, and describes how you get information and support for your participation in the program and use of the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit.

What's New in This Release

  1. The LAN Distance testcase is removed.

  2. The Print Service Facilities testcase is removed.

  3. Multimedia testcases updated to use WAV files instead of MIDI.

  4. Parallel port, serial port and legacy floppy drive detection utility was added.

  5. USB ports support added to Printer Device Driver Test (PRINTDD).

  6. Now PCM Compatibility Testkit support for only the Convenience Packages.

In addition, there is enhanced information and support for the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit on the World Wide Web. "Web Sites" lists related Web sites you may want to visit.

Web Sites

These Web pages provide information about the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program and OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit:

http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/hw-cert

This Web page helps you find devices compatible with OS/2 Warp, and information on the OS/2 compatibility programs by providing links to:

http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/hw-cert/pcm/pcm_tkit.htm

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit Program home page contains:

Submitting PCM Test results to the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office.

Enrolling in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

To enrol in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program and obtain the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit, fill out the testkit order form on the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit Web page. The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit and its documentation will be sent to you.

Program Office

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office can help you:

When you have completed your testing, the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office reviews your test results, sends a confirmation e-mail testing report, and adds your system to the listings published on the WEB.

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Web site has more details about the services provided by the Program Office, and tells you how to contact the Program Office that serves your country.