OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library- March 2005 AV-RWNLB-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package. The March 2005 package includes the changes described in the following sections. Full-Kit Software Patches included on Software Products Library =============================================================== Please be aware that some products will ship a "Full-Kit Software Patch" on the Software Products Library. The "Full-Kit Software Patch" will be delivered either as a replacement or as an additional revision for the currently shipping software product. These software patches have been qualified and are approved for shipment to the Software Products Library audience. Software patches can be identified with an ECO in the Kit Type column. Details regarding the software patch version are available in each product's cover letter. The Full-Kit Software Patch should be handled as a maintenance release. Software Products Library now offers Web Downloads! =================================================== Web downloads are now offered from our website, http://www1.aclabs.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes now permit you to download the software kits. Look for the download link at the individual product level. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page for more details: http://www1.aclabs.com/downloadinfo.shtml A link to this page can be found on the left navigation bar, at the web site, under Support Options, Download Information. Software Library customers may use the following for access: Username: Password: - please find password on Disc#1, [README]. Domain name: Expiration: The username and password will be updated each quarter. A copy of this cover letter with username and password can be found on Disc #1, [README]. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: ===================================================== SPLsupport@ACLabs.com Removals from the Current Library (March 2005) =============================================== Product Name Version UPILV Compaq DECwrite for OpenVMS Alpha 3.1A 2FNAA (American English) Compaq DECwrite for OpenVMS Alpha 3.1A 2FNEA (British English) Future Product Removals due to Retirement (June 2005) ====================================================== No products are currently planned for removal. Product Name Changes ==================== Former Product Name New Product Name UPILV (No change) Compaq DECwindows HP DECwindows MV44A Motif/Hangul for Motif/Hangul for OpenVMS AXP OpenVMS Alpha Compaq FMS for HP FMS for OpenVMS MVSAA OpenVMS AXP (Development) (Development) Compaq FMS for HP FMS for OpenVMS MVTAA OpenVMS AXP (Run-Time) (Run-Time) System Tools CD =============== The System Tools CD that is included with the Software Products Library contains diagnosis and supporting software, for example WEBES and DECevent, for use by HP's service engineers and HP's Authorized Service Provider service engineers. The software and associated documentation on this CD are for use on systems that have hardware warranty, a service contract, or service obligation. The System Tools CD and associated web pages may contain new diagnosis software that is applicable to the system and should be reviewed for the most recent updates to the diagnosis tools. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/index.html Mature Product Support Program ============================== HP offers a Mature Product Support service for products that are functionally complete, stable, and have no new versions planned for release. For more information on Mature Products Support and to view a list of the eligible products, visit the Software Support Services for Legacy Software Web page: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/software/ss_mature.html After products have entered the Mature Product Support Program they will continue to ship on the Software Products Libraries. Software Products Library Website ================================= You are invited to visit our website, http://www1.aclabs.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes have been linked to underlying product information. If you are looking for detail of what's shipping or ship history for previous product versions, this site can help. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: SPLsupport@ACLabs.com. Software Compatibility Matrix ============================= Please refer to the Software Compatibility Matrix or Software Product Description for Operating System Support information. The Software Compatibility Matrix shows the minimum and maximum Operating System versions supported by each software product on the Software Products Library. This matrix is located on disc 1 in the following file: [README]SW_COMPAT_MATRIX.TXT Licensing Information ===================== A valid software product license is required to access and use each software product on the Software Products Library. The subscription service, "Consolidated Distribution and Documentation Service," requires the customer to purchase either a Service Contract that provides the rights to use new versions of software or to purchase the appropriate Software Update License for each version. Additional licensing information is available here: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/software/info/terms/swl_sld.html A Final Note ============ If you have questions or concerns regarding the Software Products Library, please contact us at SPLsupport@ACLabs.com. Please note that this mail address will reach the Software Products Library only. Questions regarding individual product performance should continue to be worked through your local support team. c 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.