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                        Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP Version 4.3
                             for Tru64 UNIX Cover Letter

                           Please Read Before Installation

                                      June 2000


          1  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP Kit

          Version 4.3 of Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP is a maintenance re-
          lease and does not include any new functionality. Details of
          the changes can be found in the Release Notes. Version 4.3
          completely replaces the previous version.

          The Fortran77 components of KAP Fortran/OpenMP have not been
          modified. The installation script installs these components for
          compatibility and migration reasons, but the commands kf77 and
          kapc are no longer available. Please see the Release Notes for
          details.

          This software requires DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0D - 4.0E or
          Compaq Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F, 5.0, or 5.0A and the Developers
          ToolKit (SPD 44.36).

          Compaq Fortran 5.3 or later is a prerequisite layered product
          for Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP.

          The installation of Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP requires 15 MB of
          disk storage.

          Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP for Tru64 UNIX is available on the
          Tru64 UNIX Layered Products CD-ROM. It is also available as an
          individual product option. The order number is QA-4GAAA-H8.4.3.

          2  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP Documentation

          The user documentation has been updated for this release:

          o  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP for Tru64 UNIX User Guide

          o  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP for Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide

          o  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP for Tru64 UNIX Quick Reference

          The documentation kit is available in hardcopy format from
          Compaq. The order number is QA-4GAAA-H8.4.3.

          The documentation is also available on the Tru64 UNIX Online
          Documentation Library CD-ROM. You can access the online document
          in HTML format through your Netscape browser.

 






          3  Compaq KAP Fortran/OpenMP for Tru64 UNIX Release Notes

          The release notes contain important instructions, a summary of
          changes and new features, and other relevant information. Please
          review the release notes before you install and start using the
          product. After installation, the release notes can be found in

          /usr/opt/KF9BASE430/KF9430_release_note.txt.

          4  Obtaining Support and Giving Comments

          You can obtain support for this product and give feedback as
          follows:

          o  Compaq Services

             A variety of service and support options are available from
             Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales
             office.

          o  Compaq KAP home page on the World Wide Web

             You can access this page by using your favorite Web browser.
             The page's URL is:

             http://www.digital.com/hpc/software/kap.html

          o  Reader's Comments

             Compaq appreciates your comments. If you want to comment
             about any part of the Compaq KAP for Fortran/OpenMP product,
             please send e-mail to:

             kap-support@hpc.pko.dec.com

          5  Trademark Information

          © 1995 Compaq Computer Corporation

          © 1995 Kuck & Associates, Inc.

          Compaq, the Compaq logo, Compaq C, and Compaq Fortran, Regis-
          tered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

          KAP is a trademark of Kuck & Associates, Inc.

          UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group.

          All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or
          registered trademarks of their respective companies.





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