MUP NUMBER: DECEDIAMD021 ----------- PRODUCT: DEC/EDI for OpenVMS AXP -------- UPDATED PRODUCT: DEC/EDI for OpenVMS AXP 2.1D ---------------- APPRX BLCK SIZE: 200000 ---------------- DEC/EDI[TM] V2.1D for OpenVMS[TM] Alpha Cover Letter Order Number: AV-Q8WLF-TE Introduction Thank you for purchasing DEC/EDI Version 2.1D. This is a main- tenance update to DEC/EDI that replaces the previously available DEC/EDI V2.1C product. DEC/EDI for OpenVMS/Alpha V2.1D supports installation over previ- ous OpenVMS/Alpha versions of the product. Specifically, it may be installed over: o DEC/EDI V2.1C o DEC/EDI V2.1B o DEC/EDI V2.1A o DEC/EDI V2.1 o DEC/EDI V2.0 o DEC/EDI V1.3C o DEC/EDI V1.3B o DEC/EDI V1.3A o DEC/EDI FileBridge V1.1 The software installation kit should be installed using VMSIN- STAL. Refer to the DEC/EDI Installing book for instructions on performing an installation. The software installation kit contains a Release Notes document which provides: o A description of the main changes made in DEC/EDI Version 2.1D. o A detailed description of the problems fixed and enhancements made in Version 2.1D. o A description of the known remaining problems. Before installing this software kit you are recommended to read the Release Notes. Accessing the Online Release Notes To obtain a copy of the Release Notes: 1. Specify OPTIONS N in the VMSINSTAL command: $ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL decedima021 device: OPTIONS N Where device is the name of the device on which the distribu- tion media is to be mounted. 2. After you have mounted the distribution media, VMSINSTAL dis- plays the following prompt: Additional Release Notes Options: 1. Display release notes 2. Print release notes 3. Both 1 and 2 4. None of the above * Select option [2]: Enter the number of the option you require. You can choose to discontinue installation at this point. DECEDI021.RELEASE_NOTES is the name of the file which contains the Release Notes in text format. Following a successful installation, this file will be in the SYS$HELP directory. 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. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, OpenVMS, VAX, VMS, DEC/EDI, Digital, and the DIGITAL logo. 2