COMPAQ Read Before Installing or Using Compaq BASIC Version 1.4 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems AV-Q29TE-TE April 2000 Please take time to read the following information about Compaq BASIC Version 1.4 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems.[1] Licensing Information To install Compaq BASIC Version 1.4 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems, you must first register a License Product Authorization Key (license PAK) using the License Management Facility (LMF). See the Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide for licensing instructions. Installation Information Installing Compaq BASIC requires OpenVMS Alpha operating system Version 6.1 or higher for the base level product, and Version 7.1 or higher for IEEE floating data type support. The OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products media consists of the follow- ing: o The installation save sets (kit), the Compaq BASIC for Open- VMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide, the Software Product Description (SPD), and this letter in POSTSCRIPT (.PS) and ASCII (.TXT) format. The CD contains the following Compaq BASIC files: - The Compaq BASIC installation save sets: [BASIC014.KIT]BASIC014.A,BASIC014.B,BASIC014.C - The Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide, the Software Product Description (SPD), and this letter in .PS and .TXT format: [BASIC014.DOCUMENTATION]*.PS, *.TXT o The Layered Product Documentation CD-ROM contains documenta- tion files in .HTML format. © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation ___________________ [1] COMPAQ, VAX, VMS, and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Alpha and OpenVMS are trademarks of Compaq Information Technolo- gies Group, L.P. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Release Notes Information The release notes for Compaq BASIC Version 1.4 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems contain general notes, performance hints, a summary of known problems, and documentation information. To read the release notes before installing Compaq BASIC, invoke VMSINSTAL and follow the instructions in the installation guide. After installation of Compaq BASIC, the release notes are located in: SYS$HELP:BASIC014.RELEASE_NOTES and BASIC014_RELEASE_NOTES.PS Contents of the Media Kit o Bill of Materials (BOM) Please read the Bill of Materials (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 The Media CD contains the Compaq BASIC directory and save set. For information about installing Compaq BASIC, see the Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide. o CD User's Guide and Read First Letter The OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide and a read first letter accompany the CD distribution kit. The CD User's Guide lists the directory names provided for each product on the Media CD. o Documentation The Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Systems Reference Manual and Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Systems User Manual contain information about Compaq BASIC for Open- VMS Alpha and VAX Systems. The Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide contains information specific to Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems. Depending on your order, your kit may include printed copies of the following manuals from the Compaq BASIC documentation set: - Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Systems Reference Manual - Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Systems User Manual - Compaq BASIC for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Installation Guide The reference and user manuals are provided for online use as .HTML files. o Software Product Description (SPD) The SPD provides an overview of the Compaq BASIC Version 1.4 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems product and its features (provided on line in both .PS and .TXT formats). 2 Compaq Services A variety of service and support options are available from Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales office. Reader's Comments Compaq appreciates your comments. If you would like to comment on a Compaq BASIC manual, please send the manual title, order number, and your comments by one of the following methods: o Electronic Internet mail: basic_docs@compaq.com o Fax: 603-884-0120 Attn: OSSG Documentation, ZK03-4/U08 o A letter sent to the following address: Compaq Computer Corporation OSSG Documentation Group, ZK03-4/U08 110 Spit Brook Road Nashua, NH 03062-2698 U.S.A. 3