laird@pasture.ecn.purdue.edu (Kyler Laird) writes:
  >I recently asked where to locate the Pen for OS/2 1.0->1.03
  >patch that I was told about by IBM presales support.  I have
  >since been told that 1.03 is a completely new version and is
  >*not* a patch.
  >I have yet to find out if there is an upgrade path from 1.0,
  >but I will continue to try to get a hold of 1.03.
  >--kyler
  
  Here is the info on Pen for OS/2 ver 1.03.  It IS a new version written
  specifically for Warp.  It contains some new API's and supports SOM and
  allows you to write directly into text or data entry field, in lined or
  unlined handwriting.
  There is a way to make previous versions run with Warp and for that you
  should see the Warp ReadMe file.
  To get a copy of 1.03 you can call IBM Direct, 800-342-6672, and ask
  for part number 25H7380.
  
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  This is an GA level product.  Its feature set is the same as what has been on
  the last couple of DevCons, but with more defects fixed and function working
  "correctly".  It went GM in May, so I doubt it is available on any DevCon or DDK
  CD that is currently shipping.
  
  The major changes in this release from 1.0 are:
  
  1) SLE and MLE controls have been pen enabled
  2) The Workplace shell has become more "pen-aware"
  3) SOM based objects have been created that allow application programmers
      to bypass the pen-enabled controls and control ink, gesture, and text recognition
      however it is deemed best for their purposes.
  4) The recognition engine though still NON cursive, now recognizes boxed, lined, and
      unlined input.
  5) A few more devices are now part of the install process.
  
  I haven't been a part of the IBM Pen organization since January, but I would assume
  that if you are a current owner of the 1.0 product, that IBM will cut you a break
  on the upgrade, but I would need to ask to confirm.  I will try to get the market
  interface person to post to this newsgroup to give the correct answers.  The
  biggest problem I see is that the pen market has imploded into a highly vertical
  market over the last 18 months, so that could be a reason why no annoucements
  or upgrade offers.  Just thinking out loud................
  
  Phil Doragh
  Compaq Portable SE