Multitasking GPIB Driver Software Now Takes Advantage of OS/2 2.0 Features

July 22, 1993 -- Austin, TX - National Instruments announced today an OS/2
2.x-compatible version of its IEEE 488.2 driver software for IBM PC AT,
PS/2, and compatible computers. Developers can use NI-488.2M for OS/2 with
the company's AT-GPIB and MC-GPIB IEEE 488.2 interface boards in numerous
instrumentation applications, including automated testing and laboratory
automation. NI-488.2M for OS/2 features complete IEEE 488.2 compatibility,
more efficient multitasking, and full 32-bit operation.

NI-488.2M for OS/2 includes the industry-standard set of NI-488 functions
and a set of OS/2 API functions to perform GPIB operations. It also
features a set of routines that duplicate the IEEE 488.2-specified
sequences and protocols, including language interface libraries for CSet/2
(32-bit) and Borland C++. The C language interface libraries are dynamic
link libraries (DLLs), so users can change the language interface library
without modifying or recompiling the corresponding executable
applications. Several applications can also share the same language
interface DLL, so applications that execute simultaneously can use the
same copy of the DLL loaded into memory instead of linking to separate
object libraries. NI-488.2M for OS/2 also includes configuration and
debugging utilities and new documentation. Existing NI-488 for OS/2 users
can easily port their NI-488 or API programs to NI-488.2M for OS/2 with
minimal source code changes.

Pricing and Availability 

NI-488.2M for OS/2 is available now for existing AT-GPIB and MC-GPIB users
for $200. Existing NI-488 for OS/2 users can upgrade to the new software
version for a nominal fee. For more information, contact National
Instruments, 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, TX 78730-5039, (512)
794-0100. Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488. Fax:
(512) 794-8411.

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