|d|i|g|i|t|a|l| March 1998 Please take a moment to read the following information about DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 for DIGITAL UNIX Systems. License Management Facility (LMF) Information Before you can install DIGITAL COBOL, an LMF Product Authoriza- tion Key (PAK) must be registered and loaded (see the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems). Installation Information Installing DIGITAL COBOL requires the DIGITAL UNIX operating system Version 3.2G or higher. The Layered Products Software Binaries Compact Disc (Media CD) contains the installation save sets (kit), the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems, and related documentation in ASCII and POSTSCRIPT [R] form. ________________________________________________________________ Version_2.5_Kit_Component_________Save_Set,_File,_or_Directory__ DIGITAL COBOL for DIGITAL UNIX /DCA025/kit Systems Installation Guide, /DCA025/documentation this Read Before Installing letter,_and_SPD_________________________________________________ DIGITAL Services A variety of service and support options are available from DIGITAL. For more information, contact your local DIGITAL sales office. ___________________ [R] POSTSCRIPT is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Release Notes Information The release notes for DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 for DIGITAL UNIX Systems contain installation-related instructions and a summary of: o Known problems o Restrictions o Debugger notes o Differences between this product and: - DIGITAL COBOL on OpenVMS Alpha and Windows NT[TM] Alpha - VAX COBOL To read the release notes before installing DIGITAL COBOL, follow the instructions in the installation guide. After you install DIGITAL COBOL the release notes will be located in: /usr/lib/cmplrs/cobol/relnotes Important Information About Indexed Files Indexed file support for DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 for DIGI- TAL UNIX Systems requires the use of a non-DIGITAL software product (INFORMIX[R] C-ISAM[R] run-time package and license). This release of DIGITAL COBOL has been tested exclusively with INFORMIX Software, Inc. C-ISAM Version 5.00 for the UNIX en- vironment; we have tested only the Version 5.00 release with DIGITAL UNIX Systems Versions 2.0 and 3.0 and with DIGITAL COBOL. For specific features of the C-ISAM product, please refer to the appropriate INFORMIX Technical Brief. Digital Equipment Corporation is not responsible for functional changes to the C-ISAM product, interfaces, or other aspects of the product that may cause incorrect operation with DIGITAL COBOL subsequent to this release. Ordering information on the INFORMIX C-ISAM product for UNIX (including the DIGITAL UNIX Systems software) can be obtained by contacting the Informix corporate offices: Corporate Headquarters 4100 Bohannon Drive Menlo Park, California 94025 USA 415-926-6300 Corporate Telemarketing (U.S. only): 800-331-1763 ___________________ [R] INFORMIX is a registered trademark of Informix Software, Inc. [R] C-ISAM is a registered trademark of Relational Database Systems, Inc. 2 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 DIGITAL representative. o Media The Media CD-ROM contains the DIGITAL COBOL directory and save set. For information about installing DIGITAL COBOL, see the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide. The Media CD-ROM (or IPO CD-ROM) contains the following: - The DIGITAL COBOL installation subsets (used with setld) - The DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems For more information on CD file locations and using Bookreader, see the DIGITAL UNIX Systems Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide, which is provided: - In paper form with the CD - In Bookreader form - On the Software Binaries CD (or IPO CD) in the following files: /readme/cdusergd.ps /readme/cdusergd.txt o CD User's Guide and Read First Letter The DIGITAL UNIX Systems Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide and a CD Read First letter accompany the CD distri- bution kit. The CD User's Guide lists the directory names provided for each product on the Media CD. o DIGITAL COBOL Documentation The DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual, DIGITAL COBOL User Manual and DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems have been revised for Version 2.5. To order additional current DIGITAL COBOL manuals individu- ally (and ready for insertion into an 8 1/2 by 11 inch binder that you supply), specify the following order numbers: AA-Q2G0E-TK DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual AA-Q2G1E-TK DIGITAL COBOL User Manual AA-Q2G2F-TE DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems To order one 8 1/2 by 11 inch binder, specify order number 99-07644-01. 3 To order the complete DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 documentation set including two binders, specify order number QA-2BZAA-GZ. This kit includes the following: the DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual, the DIGITAL COBOL User Manual, two 8 1/2 by 11 inch binders, the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for DIGITAL UNIX Systems, and this letter. To read the DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 documents with Bookreader: -Invoke Bookreader; the initial or navigation Bookreader window appears -Within the navigation window, select the topic "Program- ming Languages and Tools" -Select the DIGITAL COBOL topic -Select the appropriate DIGITAL COBOL document The Software Product Description (SPD) provides an overview of the DIGITAL COBOL product and its features. The SPD is provided on line on the Media CD. Reader's Comments DIGITAL appreciates your comments. If you would like to comment about a DIGITAL COBOL manual, please send the manual title, order number, and your comments by one of the following methods: o Electronic Internet mail: cobol_docs@bookie.enet.dec.com o Fax: 603-884-0120 Attn: Languages Documentation, ZKO2-3/K35 o A letter sent to the following address: Digital Equipment Corporation Languages Documentation, ZKO2-3/K35 110 Spit Brook Road Nashua, NH 03062-2698 USA 4