MUP NUMBER:	 KPFBASE311
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		PRODUCT:	 KAP Fortran Optimizers for Digital UNIX 3.1
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		UPDATED PRODUCT: KAP Fortran Optimizers for Digital UNIX 3.1A
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		APPRX BLCK SIZE: 7260
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          DIGITAL



          KAP for DEC Fortran, Version 3.1A, for DIGITAL UNIX[R] Version
          3.2[*] and Version 4.0b[*] Cover Letter

                           Please Read Before Installation

                                      June 1997


          1  KAP for DEC Fortran Kit

          Version 3.1A is a maintenance release that is functionally
          equivalent to Version 3.1. The Version 3.1 user documentation is
          unchanged and should be used for the Version 3.1A release.

          This software requires either DIGITAL UNIX Version 3.2 or DIGI-
          TAL UNIX Version 4.0b. DEC Fortran Version 4.1 is the required
          prerequisite layered product. If DEC Fortran Version 4.1 is not
          installed at the time of the KAP for DEC Fortran installation,
          the user will be notified and the Installation Verification
          Procedure (IVP) will not run.

          The installation of KAP for DEC Fortran requires 8 MB of disk
          storage.

          KAP for DEC Fortran for DIGITAL UNIX is available on the DIG-
          ITAL UNIX Layered Products disk. It is also available as an
          individual product option. The order number is QA-0HGAA-H8.


          2  KAP for DEC Fortran Documentation

          The following documentation is available on the DIGITAL UNIX
          Alpha Online Documentation Library CD-ROM:

          o  KAP for DEC Fortran for DIGITAL UNIX User Guide

          o  KAP for DEC Fortran for DIGITAL UNIX Installation Guide

          o  KAP for DEC Fortran for DIGITAL UNIX Quick Reference

          o  KAP for DEC Fortran for DIGITAL UNIX Cover Letter

          The KAP Fortran 90 for DIGITAL UNIX User Guide is available
          in HTML format through your Netscape browser. The remaining
          documents are available in Bookreader format.

          The documentation kit is also available in hardcopy format from
          DIGITAL. The order number is QA-0HGAA-GZ.

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        [*] DIGITAL UNIX V3.2 and V4.0b are X/Open UNIX 93 branded

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          3  KAP for DEC Fortran Release Notes

          The release notes contain important instructions, a summary of
          changes and of new features, and other relevant information.
          Please review the release notes before you start using the
          product. After installation the release notes can be found in
          /usr/opt/KPFBASE311/KPF311_release_note.txt.

          4  Reporting Problems and Comments

          If you encounter a problem while using KAP for DEC Fortran,
          report it to DIGITAL. Depending on the nature of the problem and
          the type of support you have, you can take one of the following
          actions:

          o  Call DIGITAL if your software contract or warranty agreement
             entitles you to telephone support.

          o  Submit a Software Performance Report (SPR).

          AlphaGeneration, DIGITAL, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of
          Digital Equipment Corporation.

          KAP is a trademark of Kuck & Associates, Inc.

          UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
          countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd.

          All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property
          of their respective holders.























              ©Digital Equipment Corporation. 1997. All Rights Reserved.

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Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1997.  All Rights reserved.

This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology
of Digital Equipment Corporation.  Possession, use, or copying of this
software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license
from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.