OpenVMStm Alpha Software Products Library September 2003 AV-RDA6W-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package. The September 2003 package includes the changes described in the following sections. 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. At the individual product level look for the download link. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page: http://www1.aclabs.com/downloadinfo.shtml for more details. 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: Domain name: The username and password will be updated each quarter. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Update for Compaq DECram V3.1 ----------------------------- Systems requiring DECram support on OpenVMS V7.3-1 should contact Services for the latest DECram version, V3.1-1HP. The V3.1 DECram kit has been temporarily removed from this release of the Software Library. Mandatory Update for TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 5.3 ------------------------------------------------------------ When running TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 5.3, some customers may encounter floating-point errors in application code when the NFS Client is accessing a file system served by the OpenVMS NFS Server. To prevent this problem, install the TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 5.3 Mandatory Update (MUP), provided on a separate CD-ROM with this version of the Software Products Library. Note that customers who are not using the NFS Server should not encounter this problem. Removals from the Current Library (September 2003) --------------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV COM for OpenVMS 1.2 66YAA DECserver 700 for VMS, ULTRIX, 1.1C XA5AA UNIX, and MS-DOS DECserver 90 TL Software 1.1C MJPAA Compaq Notes for OpenVMS AXP 2.5 OPGAA Systems Removals, continued (September 2003) --------------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV DEC Notes/Japanese for OpenVMS 2.5 OPGJA Alpha DECserver 250 for VMS 2.0 VTMAA International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXAA AXP (American English) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXEA AXP (British English) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXDA AXP (Danish) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXPA AXP (French) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXGA AXP (German) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXUA AXP (Italian) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXNA AXP (Norwegian) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXVA AXP (Portuguese) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXSA AXP (Spanish) International Lexicons for OpenVMS 1.1 2HXMA AXP (Swedish) MACRO-64 Assembler for OpenVMS 1.2 MWPAA Alpha Systems Future Product Removals due to Retirement (December 2003) --------------------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV BASEstar Graphics Enabler 2.3A 20KAA (Development) BASEstar Graphics Enabler (Run- 2.3A 20LAA Time) Product Name Changes -------------------- Former Name New Name UPILV Compaq DECset for HP DECset for OpenVMS MUPAA OpenVMS Alpha Alpha Systems Systems Compaq Code HP Code Management 0W1AA Management System System (CMS) for (CMS) for OpenVMS OpenVMS Compaq Digital Test HP Digital Test 0W4AA Manager for OpenVMS Manager for OpenVMS Alpha Systems Alpha Systems Compaq Language- HP Language-Sensitive 0W2AA Sensitive Editor/ Editor/Source Code Source Code Analyzer Analyzer Compaq Module HP Module Management 0W5AA Management System System (MMS) for (MMS) for OpenVMS OpenVMS Compaq Performance HP Performance and 0W3AA and Coverage Coverage Analyzer Analyzer (PCA) (PCA) Compaq DECwindows HP DECwindows MV43A Product Name Changes, continued ------------------------------- Former Name New Name UPILV Motif/Hanyu for Motif/Hanyu for OpenVMS AXP OpenVMS AXP Compaq Fortran for HP Fortran for MV1AA OpenVMS Systems OpenVMS Systems 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 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.PS (.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: odlcdrom@astadia.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. © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.