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          Before You Install DEC SoftWindows for Digital UNIX

          October 1995

          Version 2.0 of DEC Softwindows for Digital UNIX has the follow-
          ing features:

          o  Intel 80486 Processor Emulation - Full support for the i486
             processor that provides:

             -  The ability to run Windows in enhanced mode

             -  Continued support for OLE 2.0

             -  Multiple MS-DOS sessions

             -  32-bit memory addressing

             -  Support for virtual device drivers

          o  Expanded Networking Support - Includes Novelle NetWare 4.x,
             PATHWORKS, and PC-NFS v5.x, along with continued support for
             NetWare 3.x, LANmanager, VINES, LAN Workplace, TCP/IP, and
             Winsockets.

          o  Windows - Includes already installed Windows V3.11 and MS-DOS
             V6.22, optimized for DEC SoftWindows.

          o  OLE and DDE - Fully supports Object Linking and Embedding
             (OLE) and Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) between Windows appli-
             cations.

          o  Cut and Paste for Text and Graphics - Supports cutting and
             pasting between both text and graphics between Microsoft
             Windows and X Windows.

          Before Installing

          To use DEC SoftWindows software, you need a DEC SoftWindows
          license for each concurrently active user. Please ensure that
          your software license is the appropriate one. Your Digital sales
          representative can supply licenses.

          You must install Digital UNIX Version 3.2 or higher before
          installing DEC SoftWindows V2.0.

          You should also do the following:

          o  Ensure that the items listed on the Bill of Materials are in-
             cluded in the software distribution kit and are undamaged. If
             any items are missing or damaged, contact your Digital sales
             representative. The first line of the label on each media
             item lists the part number you need to order the replacement
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          o  If you are upgrading to DEC SoftWindows Version 2, consult
             the DEC SoftWindows User and Administrator Guide for Digital
             UNIX, Chapter 1, Introduction, Upgrading from DEC SoftWindows
             Version 1. Please note that earlier (V1.x) DEC SoftWindows C
             container files are not valid for this version.

          o  Read the release notes included in this kit.

          o  Carefully read the DEC SoftWindows Installation Guide for
             Digital UNIX



          DEC SoftWindows comes with a warranty as described in the Soft-
          ware Product Description (SPD) addendum. If the DEC SoftWindows
          software fails to perform as described in the SPD, fill out a
          Software Performance Report (SPR) and mail it to the address on
          the back of the form. If you have a Digital support contract,
          it remains in effect. If you would like to purchase a Digital
          support contract, contact your Digital sales representative.

          Thank you for purchasing Digital Equipment Corporation products.













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