Kevin Smith wrote:
> 1. I assume there is no support from IBM with the Netscape 4.6.1 and 1.1.8 JVM
> since this was a Netscape product?
Actually, this was/is an IBM product. And it is supported by IBM.
> 2. If we were to upgrade to use the official IBM Browser for OS/2 it looks like
> the only JVM that can be used there is Java 1.3? Correct? which would mean we
> would have to make sure we are fully compatible with 1.3 but if there was a
> problem then IBM would support the browser as well as any Java 1.3
> problems....they key being Java issues as well as the browser.
That is correct. Only Java 1.3 is supported and it would be supported by IBM if you
had purchaed a copy.
> 3. It seems that in order to get the binaries of the IBM Browser for OS/2 we
> have to belong to Software Choice or Passport Service? contract other wise we
> would have to download the source and compile it ourselves. All I want really
> is the binaries to quickly test the compatibility, knowing I would not get
> support, but at least I would not have to create a compile environment. Are
> there any other ways to just get the binaries for testing purposes without
> incurring some kind of support fee cost?
The only way to obtain the IBM Web Browser and the "official" Java 1.3 is with a
subscription to Software Choice.
Do you have any contracts in place with IBM at all?
I could probably get you a copy of what you need for testing purposes.
Mike Kaply
IBM
