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This book is a technical reference for application programmers creating OS/2® control program (kernel) functions. It contains APIs for OS/2 Warp Server for e-business. This book is intended to be used in conjunction with other books containing APIs that apply to OS/2 Warp Server.

== Who should read this book ==
This book is intended for application programmers who want to use kernel functions in their programs. This reference provides technical information about functions and data structures available to the developer.

== Conventions and terminology used in this book ==
The following conventions are used in this book:
* '''Boldface type''' indicates the name of an item you need to select, field names, parameters, and folder names. It also indicates controls (when used in procedures), for example:
** Menu bar choices
** Radio buttons
** Push buttons
** List boxes
** Check boxes
** Entry fields
** Read-only entry fields
* ''Italic type'' indicates new terms, book and diskette titles, or variable information that must be replaced by an actual value. It also indicates words of emphasis and technical terms when introduced.
* <tt>Monospace type</tt> indicates an example (such as how to enter a command), text that is displayed on the screen, text you type, or special characters.
* UPPERCASE TYPE indicates a file and directory name, command name, or acronym.

== Prerequisite and related information ==
This reference is intended for application designers and programmers who are familiar with the following:
* C Programming Language
* Information contained in the following books: ''Control Programming Guide'', ''Presentation Manager'', ''OS/2 LAN Programming Guide and Reference'', and ''Physical Device Driver Reference''.