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The IBM SDK for Multicore Acceleration Version 3.1 is available for two different Linux® distributions (RHEL 5.2 and Fedora 9) and in three different package bundles: Product, Developer, and Extras. These three package bundles group the SDK content by support level and code maturity. For more information about components included in each bundle and their support policies, see the SDK Component Descriptions and Support Information topics in the SDK 3.1 Information Center. The SDK requires either the Product or Developer package to be installed as a base, and then you can install content from the optional Extras package if desired.


Product package
  • Available for RHEL 5.2 only
  • Contains mature SDK technologies
  • Available for purchase through Passport Advantage
  • Includes access to IBM support
  • Intended for production use

Download SDK 3.1 for RHEL 5.2 from Passport Advantage


Developer package
  • Available for both RHEL 5.2 and Fedora 9
  • Contains the same mature SDK technologies as the Product package
  • Provided free of charge
  • Supported only informally through community forums
  • For use in evaluation, non-production environments only

Download SDK 3.1 for RHEL 5.2 from developerWorks

Download SDK 3.1 for Fedora 9 from developerWorks


Extras package
  • Available for both RHEL 5.2 and Fedora 9
  • Contains add-ons allowing access to new and upcoming SDK technologies, including less mature and technology preview level code
  • Provided free of change
  • Supported only informally through community forums
  • For use in evaluation, non-production environments only

Download SDK 3.1 for RHEL 5.2 from developerWorks

Download SDK 3.1 for Fedora 9 from developerWorks

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