About DevConDB
DevConDB is an independent historical archive of the IBM Developer Connection CD-ROM series. Its purpose is to preserve the original catalogue information while making it searchable and accessible to historians, collectors and software enthusiasts.
What was IBM Developer Connection?
IBM Developer Connection was a subscription CD-ROM series for software developers. Across its various editions, it brought together operating systems, SDKs, toolkits, sample code, device drivers, technical documentation and software from IBM and third-party developers.
Archive status
| Collection | Status |
|---|---|
| IBM Developer Connection Volumes 1–12 | Complete |
| Developer Connection for LAN Systems | Coming soon |
| Developer Connection for AIX | Coming soon |
Preservation philosophy
DevConDB preserves the original catalogue data as published. Public browsing may combine equivalent categories for ease of navigation, but the underlying historical catalogue information remains unchanged.
Copyright and software availability
DevConDB does not host or distribute IBM or third-party software. It provides catalogue information, metadata, installation guidance and historical notes only. See Legal & Disclaimer for further information.
About the author
DevConDB was created and is maintained by Richard T. A. Neal. Learn more at richardneal.com.