IBM Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX V2 provides an integrated Linux POS platform to enable most leading-edge applications and technologies

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1 Software Announcement June 14, 2005 LINUX V2 provides an integrated Linux POS platform to enable most leading-edge applications and technologies Overview LINUX V2 (IRES V2) consists of a SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES) based distribution for IBM xseries store servers and select IBM point of sale (POS) devices that includes features tailored for the retail environment. It offers retailers an open, cost-effective, retail-optimized platform for delivering next-generation retail solutions. IBM hardware and drivers are pretested and supported for IRES. With IRES V2, on demand retailers can acquire the advantages of Linux, run it at the point of sale and on back-office servers, enjoy robust functionality drawn from many years of IBM retail experience, and receive outstanding technical support from IBM. Like IRES V1, IRES V2 includes a retail-optimized distribution of Novell s robust SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server called Novell Linux Point of Service (previously named SUSE LINUX Retail Solution or SLRS). IRES V2 adds function gained from many years of experience in retail solutions, such as automatic flashing of POS BIOS, improved problem determination including dump button enablement, improved operator guidance, a simplified configuration graphical user interface, and systems management. IRES supports select IBM SurePOS systems, IBM xseries hardware, and IBM middleware. IRES V2 also includes a cost-effective, retail-friendly support and maintenance model that helps deliver the long lifecycle and rapid response retailers need to help maintain high uptime in the store. IRES can scale to many different POS application solutions, giving you the flexibility to run it on most systems ranging from non-gui clients to full graphic Java -based solutions. In addition, customers who purchased the IRES V1 product and are current with their software maintenance PRPQs can order this product, IRES V2, at no additional cost. Version 1 customers who are not already Passport Advantage customers will need to enroll in Passport Advantage. This announcement fulfills the requirements of the Preview Software Announcement , dated January 11, For information on IBM s Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM representative or reseller. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. The information in IBM announcement letters is subject to change without notice. Consult the IBM Sales Manual, or your IBM marketing representative or reseller, for the most current information. Key prerequisites Refer to the Description section. Planned availability dates July 22, 2005: Electronic software delivery including English only documentation August 19, 2005: Media with translated documentation available on the IBM Web site At a glance LINUX Version 2: Offers retail functions such as those provided by IBM s 4690 features, such as: Server-based POS loading and booting Industry-standard system-wide configuration and change management Fast problem determination with single-step dump button support Combined server/terminal support Client preload GUI Remote Management Agent support for systems management Helps reduce total cost of ownership through expanded versatility, scalability in the store, and single-source technical support Combines a reliable, enterprise-class Linux distribution with a retail-friendly support and maintenance model Offers enhanced functionality designed to help streamline installation, configuration, and systems management Offers a choice of LDAP or new Dynamic POS client configuration, which could potentially reduce the time required to install and maintain the POS clients This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description Key prerequisites The customer s signature on the IBM Passport Advantage Attachment for Software Maintenance for LINUX (Z ), which documents the respective support and maintenance responsibilities from IBM and Novell, Inc. IBM xseries servers (with 1 or 2 processors) certified for SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES 9 x86) with a minimum of a Pentium 300 MHz processor and 1 GB of RAM Select IBM POS systems, including SurePOS 700 Series, SurePOS 600 Series, SurePOS 500 Series, SurePOS 300 Series, select SurePOS 4694 POS Systems, and IBM Kiosk (see the Technical information section) with a minimum of 128 MB (dependent on application) Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX V2 The LINUX V2 (IRES V2) is a software offering which includes features tailored for retail point of sale operations by IBM and the Novell Linux Point of Service, which is distributed by Novell, Inc. Together, this creates a Linux software solution for IBM xseries store servers and select IBM point of sale (POS) devices. This offering is designed to provide retailers with an open, cost-effective, retail-optimized platform for delivering next-generation retail solutions while IBM and Novell provide customer support for the environment and IBM provides support for IBM-specific drivers. The advantages to the retailer include: 1. Help in lowering total cost of ownership This offering enables retailers to access a single point of contact for support and maintenance of their Linux platform over the long term. It provides systems management and fast problem determination via diagnostic bundle preparation and dump push button. A single platform for both POS and enterprise systems can help improve in-house support efficiencies by reducing the number of distinct OS skills needed for support. And a single POS could be used in smaller stores as both a client and server. A long-term support model helps minimize upgrades and provides stability for a Linux platform. IRES helps leverage existing technology, potentially protects investments, and provides a flexible foundation for the future. 2. Flexibility Five customizable packages which are specifically designed for IBM retail POS terminals help to reduce complexity, facilitating ease of installation and optimizing your retail environment. These versions include: Small OS footprint for text-based clients Small OS footprint with Java and Graphics capability OS footprint with Java, Graphics, and Browser capability High functionality POS Clients with full GUI capability A combined server/client image so that both the client and server code can reside within a single POS unit IRES is scalable to different POS application solutions, giving you the flexibility to run it on most systems ranging from non-gui clients to full graphic Java-based solutions. Support for dual displays enables greater customer service. Support for USB devices provides potential investment protection for new higher-speed peripheral devices. 3. Reliability Linux has significant high-availability functionality included with the carrier-grade support provided in the server SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES) distribution from Novell IRES can be configured with two servers for increased reliability and potentially less down time. 4. Systems management Integrated systems management functionality is designed to facilitate the installation and upgrade processes. IRES provides industry-standard system-wide configuration and management. The remote boot support option for diskless POS clients helps minimize POS hardware and manageability requirements. 5. Software compatibility IRES helps enable leading-edge POS applications and Web-based applications, as well as provide systems management and remote boot capabilities. It delivers flexibility to support open standards for the retail industry, including JavaPOS drivers, facilitating future integration. IBM has performed Linux integration testing with IBM POS hardware and IBM middleware, including IBM DB2 Universal Database, IBM WebSphere, and IBM Tivoli systems management products for Linux, to help ensure successful deployments for Linux retail solutions. The retailer can leverage best-of-breed third-party offerings, including Ready for IBM Retail Store Innovations solutions developed by independent hardware and software vendors, and validated for use with IBM POS technologies. Taking advantage of IRES enables you to tap into our comprehensive retail industry and operating systems knowledge. We have forged a proven track record through many years of global experience and over millions of POS terminal installations worldwide in the retail sector. You can be confident in our ability to bring our retail skills and experience to your Linux environment

3 Product positioning Retailers worldwide value IBM functionality and the worldwide support that IBM offers. IBM has a proven reputation for delivering high-quality support for POS solutions. That reputation extends to a Linux environment, both for POS and for back-office solutions, where IBM can combine numerous support offerings, including server hardware and middleware, to deliver a cohesive support offering (including some support directly from Novell). Reference information Refer to Software Announcement , dated January 11, Refer to Software Announcement , dated January 13, Trademarks SurePOS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. The e-business logo, xseries, Passport Advantage, DB2 Universal Database, WebSphere, and Tivoli are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

4 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information June 14, 2005 Education support The following educational offering is available: Course Course title number Course type Using the IBM Retail RE6000 Self-study Environment for SUSE LINUX To enroll or order, use the following Web site: Offering information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site Publications No publications are shipped with the Basic Machine Readable material. Documentation is available on the product Web site. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements Server: IBM xseries Servers (with 1 or 2 processors) certified for SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES 9 x86) with a minimum of a Pentium 300 MHz processor and 1 GB of RAM Client: Select IBM POS systems certified for SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES 9 x86) and configured with at least one hard drive and 1 GB of RAM See Knowledgebase link for supported servers Select IBM POS systems, including SurePOS 700 Series, SurePOS 600 Series, SurePOS 500 Series, SurePOS 300 Series, select SurePOS 4694 POS Systems, and IBM Kiosk (see below) with a minimum of 64 MB (dependent on application) x5 (SurePOS 4694) x6 (SurePOS 4694) x7 (SurePOS 4694) x7 (SurePOS 4694) xxx (SurePOS 300) xx1 (SurePOS 500/600) xx2 (SurePOS 500/600) xx1 (SurePOS 600) xx2 (SurePOS 600) xx3 (SurePOS 600) x3 (SurePOS 500) xx, C41 (SurePOS 700) xx (SurePOS 730) xx (SurePOS 750) x (Anyplace Kiosk) x (Anyplace Kiosk) A0x/P8x (SureOne ) C0x/J0x (SurePOS Express -- Other select IBM POS devices Software requirements: There is no prerequisite software for IRES V2. Corequisite software for IRES V2 is included in the IRES V2 package and is as follows: Java support IBM SDK Drivers support JavaPOS and POSS/LIN IRES V2 also works with SLES9-supported versions or releases of IBM middleware: IBM WebSphere Application Server IBM WebSphere MQ family of solutions IBM DB2 Universal Database IBM Tivoli management products for Linux Applications supported Multiple IBM Business Partner software offerings support IRES including Ready for IBM Retail Store Innovations solutions developed by independent hardware and software vendors, and validated by IBM for use with IBM POS technologies. Planning information Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support, is included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service helps enhance customer productivity, with voice and electronic access into IBM support organizations. Packaging High-End Server: At least one required per retailer enterprise for support and maintenance of Administrator and Build Server functionality. Note: If an existing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server License is used for hosting the This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

5 Administrator and Build Server, an additional High-End Server is not required. Store Server used in: Dual controller configuration (Primary Server) and/or Store format with more than ten terminals Low-End Server: Store Server used in: Backup mode for High-End Server in a dual controller configuration and/or Store format with ten terminals or fewer POS Clients: Support and maintenance and product integration offering for select IBM POS terminals listed in the Hardware requirements section Media Pack is one package containing the following: Proof of Entitlement (PoE) CD-ROMs including the IBM International Program License Agreement License Information (LI) in hardcopy form (L-DFOL-6BSJS7) Utilities and Integrations Scripts and POS drivers necessary to integrate with the SUSE LINUX distribution Security, auditability, and control The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering information This product is available only via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product information Licensed function Product group Product category title IBM Retail IBM Retail Stores IBM Retail Environment for Solutions Environment for SUSE LINUX SUSE LINUX IBM Retail IBM Retail Stores IBM Retail Environment for Solutions Environment for SUSE LINUX POS SUSE LINUX LINUX V2 is a product that has three charge units: per high-end server, per low-end server, and per client. The product is licensed per high-end server, per low-end server, and per client. A server license can be purchased with no IRES POS Client licenses if the server is used in the retail POS environment and IRES POS Client licenses can be purchased with no server license for customers that wish to use an Enterprise server only. In addition to the terms in either the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement or the IBM Passport Advantage Express Agreement, it is required that the customer accept the terms in the IBM Passport Advantage Attachment for Software Maintenance for IBM Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX (Z ) prior to ordering this product. To access this agreement, go to the Passport Advantage Program home page /WebDocs/Passport_Advantage_Home Select the Program Information section on the left navigational menu and chose the appropriate country. You can then select either Passport Advantage Customer Contracts and Forms or Passport Advantage Express Agreements. Send the signed agreement via to RSSIRES@us.ibm.com or via fax to the IRES Contract Coordinator at Customers who purchased the IRES V1 product and are current with their software maintenance PRPQs can order this product, IRES V2, at no additional cost. Contact your IBM representative for marketing assistance. The Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX V2 has three major elements that must be considered for ordering: 1. A High-End Server license must be ordered for: The retailer s enterprise for the support and maintenance of Administrator and Build Server functionality. Note: If an existing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server License is used for hosting the Administrator and Build Server, a High-End Server License is not required. Every store that has a dual controller configuration (Primary Server) and/or a store format with more than ten POS Clients requires a High-End Server license. 2. A Low-End Server license must be ordered for a Store Server used in a Backup mode for a High-End Server in a dual controller configuration, and/or as a primary server in store formats with ten or fewer POS Clients. 3. A POS Client License must be ordered to operate select IBM POS terminals (listed in the Hardware requirements section) as POS Clients. This IRES order will be fulfilled by IBM and by Novell, Inc. On July 22, 2005, customers or Business Partners whose orders are processed can receive IRES V2 from the IBM Web site, and Novell Linux Point of Service from the Novell Web site. One Retail Environment Code deliverable (a media pack) may be ordered per Enterprise, and consists of the following: Proof of Entitlement (PoE) License Information (LI) L-DFOL-6BSJS7 CD-ROMs which include IBM Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX V2 Only one media pack is needed for each enterprise. The media pack has the same code content regardless of the ordered components of the IBM Retail Environment for SUSE LINUX V2. The High-End Server, Low-End Server and POS Client are all built from the same CDs, which are a separate shipment from Novell. IBM initiates this Novell shipment to the customer. High- or Low-End Server Charge metrics definitions Primary server or Backup server for an enterprise Client Select IBM POS Terminal

6 Passport Advantage program licenses LINUX V2 LINUX V2 Part description Part number Part description LINUX IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX High End Server License & SW Maintenance 12 Mont IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX High End Server SW Maintenance Annual Renewal IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX High End Server SW Maintenance Reinstatement 12 IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX Low End Server License & SW Maintenance 12 Months IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX Low End Server SW Maintenance Annual Renewal IBM Retail Env. SUSE LINUX Low End Server SW Maintenance Reinstatement 12 M Part number D545WLL E01F6LL D545XLL D545ULL E01F5LL D545VLL LINUX POS Retail Env. SUSE LINUX POS Client(s) License & SW Maintenance 12 Months Retail Env. SUSE LINUX POS Client(s) SW Maintenance Annual Renewal Retail Env. SUSE LINUX POS Client(s) SW Maintenance Reinstatement 12 Months Passport Advantage supply Program name/description Retail Env. SUSE LINUX V2.1.0 Media Pack Multilingual (French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazilian, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, English US, Italian) Linux for x86series Intel -based servers CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard V2.1.0 D545YLL E01F7LL D545ZLL Part number BR00QML Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. Retail Environment SUSE LINUX V2.1.0 Entitled maintenance Media packs Part number offerings description description IBM Retail Retail Env. SUSE BR00QML Environment for SUSE LINUX LINUX Per Client Multilingual(French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazilian, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, English US, Italian) Linux for x86series Intel-based servers CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard Retail Environment Retail Env. SUSE BR00QML for SUSE LINUX Per LINUX High End Svr Multilingual(French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazilian, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, English US, Italian) Linux for x86series Intel-based servers CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard

7 Entitled maintenance Media packs Part number offerings description description Retail Environment Retail Env. SUSE BR00QML for SUSE LINUX Per LINUX Low End Server Multilingual(French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazilian, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, English US, Italian) Linux for x86series Intel-based servers CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard Terms and conditions This product is available only via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Licensing Licensing (for the IBM deliverable) IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. Licensing (for the Novell, Inc. deliverable) Licensed under the terms and conditions provided by Novell, Inc. License information form number Program Program name number Form number IBM Retail 5724-H99 L-DFOL-6BSJS7 Environment for SUSE LINUX V2 Limited warranty applies: Yes Warranty: The IBM deliverable has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from acquisition, is access to databases (read Web sites) for program information and FAQs, including any known fixes to defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure. The Novell, Inc. deliverable is warranted by Novell, Inc. per End User License Agreement (EULA) available for review on the Novell Web site. Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with either the IBM or Novell program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date to the party from whom you acquired it for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and use on home/portable computer Product name LINUX V2 Volume orders (IVO): No Passport Advantage applies: Passport Advantage Web site at Copy and use on home/portable computer? No Yes, and through the Software maintenance applies: Yes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support, is included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service helps enhance customer productivity with voice and electronic access into IBM support organizations. IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option that is available. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short-duration installation and usage (how-to) questions; and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at /handbook.html Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. Because of the base of the product, customers may be required to remain current (current and/or current -1 Service Support Package) with the product to receive support for a particular defect

8 For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage Web site at iseries Software Maintenance applies: No Educational allowance available: Not applicable. Prices Passport Advantage For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. Additional information is also available at Trademarks SurePOS and iseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. The e-business logo, Passport Advantage, xseries, SureOne, WebSphere, DB2 Universal Database, Tivoli, and Lotus are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others