DIGITAL Read Before Installing or Using DIGITAL C++ Version 6.1 for OpenVMS Alpha AV-PY28K-TE Dear Customer, This release corrects several problems identified in earlier versions of the compiler and also includes an updated OpenVMS debugger (dated 6-Jan-1999) that solves problems with the pre- vious debugger. No manuals have been changed; updated release notes are supplied with the software kit. Please take time to read the following information about your product. Installation Information Installing DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS[TM] Alpha requires the Open- VMS Alpha operating system Version 6.2 to 7.2. The OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products media consists of the follow- ing: o Software Product Library CD-ROMs containing the installation kits and related documentation in ASCII and PostScript[R] formats. o Online Documentation Library CD-ROMs containing documentation files in HTML format. Contents of the Media CD-ROM The Media CD-ROM contains the installation save set (kit) and installation guide for installing DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.1 (and other layered products). On the Media CD-ROM, the main DIGITAL C++ directory is [CXX060]. The Media CD-ROM device contains the following DIGITAL C++ files: o The DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha installation save set is located in: [CXX060.KIT]CXX060.A ___________________ [TM] Bookreader, DEC, DECwindows, DIGITAL, OpenVMS, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Compaq and the Compaq logo are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. [R] PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incor- porated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the prop- erty of their respective holders. ©Digital Equipment Corporation. 1999. All Rights Reserved. o A special version of the OpenVMS Debugger is required for use with DIGITAL C++ Version 6.1. The debugger save sets are: [CXX060.KIT]ADX072.A [CXX060.KIT]ADX072.B [CXX060.KIT]ADX072.C o The DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha installation guide (DIG- ITAL C++ Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha), this Read First letter, the release notes, and the Software Product Description (SPD) are provided as files in PostScript (.PS) and ASCII (.TXT) form in the following directories: [CXX060.DOCUMENTATION]*.ps [CXX060.DOCUMENTATION]*.txt Release Notes Information Before installing this release, read the release notes for DIGITAL C++ Version 6.1, particularly the section entitled, "Important Compatibility Information." The release notes also contain installation-related instructions and a summary of changes, known problems, restrictions, and incompatibilities. The release notes are contained in the following directory on the Media CD-ROM: [CXX060.DOCUMENTATION] After installing DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha, the release notes for the compiler are located in: SYS$HELP:CXX060.RELEASE_NOTES SYS$HELP:CXX060_RELEASE_NOTES.PS For the DEC C++ Class Library, see the release notes for the OpenVMS Alpha operating system. The system release notes are supplied with the OpenVMS Alpha documentation CD-ROM. License Management Facility Information A License Management Facility (LMF) Product Authorization Key (PAK) must be registered and loaded before you can install DIGITAL C++ (CXX). For more information, see the DIGITAL C++ Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha. For information on reading the DIGITAL C++ on the CD-ROM, refer to the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM User's Guide. Contents of the Media Kit o Bill of Materials (BOM) Please read the BOM enclosed in this kit and check to see that all items listed are actually in your kit. If your kit is damaged or any items are missing, call your Compaq representative. o Media 2 On the Media CD-ROM, you will find the DIGITAL C++ for Open- VMS Alpha directory and save set. For information about installing DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha on your system, see the DIGITAL C++ Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha (provided as a file on the Media CD-ROM). o CD-ROM Documentation The following documents accompany the CD-ROM distribution kit in online format, hardcopy format, or both: - Software Product Library CD-ROM User's Guide This guide describes how to: mount and control access to the Software Product Library CD-ROM; use the CDMENU utility; access the contents of the CD-ROM; and install layered products from the CD-ROM. - Software Product Library Master Index This document lists the directory locations of products on the Software Product Library CD-ROM. 3 - Online Documentation Library CD-ROM User's Guide This guide describes how to use the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM. - Online Documentation Library Master Index This document lists the products on the Online Documenta- tion Library CD-ROM. - "Read First" letter The letter describes changes from the previous version of the Software Product Library. o DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha Documentation Except for The C++ Programming Language, 3rd Edition and the STL Tutorial and Reference Guide, DIGITAL C++ are provided as HTML files on the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM. Refer to the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM User's Guide for more information on how to read the DIGITAL C++ documentation. The OpenVMS Alpha Software Product Library kit does not include the printed DIGITAL C++ documentation set. Hardcopy documentation is available separately. o Software Product Description The Software Product Description (SPD 70.57.nn) provides an overview of the DIGITAL C++ OpenVMS Alpha product and describes the technical environment in which the product is supported. The SPD is provided on line on the Media CD-ROM. DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha Media and Documentation Kit If you ordered DIGITAL C++ as an individual product offering (IPO), your installation kit includes the following: o One media CD-ROM o The complete printed DIGITAL C++ documentation set, as fol- lows: - DIGITAL C++ Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha - Stroustrup, Bjarne. The C++ Programming Language, 3rd Edition. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1997. - Musser, David R. and Atul Saini. STL Tutorial and Ref- erence Guide. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1996. - Using DIGITAL C++ for OpenVMS Alpha - DEC C++ Class Library Reference Manual - DEC C Run-Time Library Reference Manual for OpenVMS Sys- tems o Alpha AXP Software Compact Disc User's Guide 4 This guide shows how to insert and remove a CD-ROM from a CD-ROM drive and provides other information. This kit does not include DIGITAL C++ documentation files in Bookreader format or software installation kits for other lay- ered products. Compaq Services A variety of service and support options are available from Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales office or business partner. 5 Your Feedback is Appreciated Compaq appreciates your comments about DIGITAL C++ documen- tation. If you find errors or want to make comments about the documentation, please use whichever medium is most convenient for you to send your message. To send us your comments by In- ternet mail (making sure to include the manual's title, order number, and a problem description), use the following address: cxx_docs@bookie.enet.dec.com 6