Hewlett-Packard HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS I64, Version 8.3 June 2006 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing HP DECnet-Plus networking software. The DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software product is an implementation of Phase V of the DIGITAL Network Architecture (DNA) for the Open- VMS operating system. DECnet-Plus networking software provides true network independence-you get full DECnet Phase IV and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) functionality. In addition, with the installation of separate TCP/IP software, DECnet-Plus gives you the option to run DECnet and OSI applications over TCP/IP networks. For a complete description of this product, see the HP DECnet- Plus for OpenVMS Version 8.3 Software Product Description (SPD 50.45.19). HP recommends that you read the DECnet-Plus Planning Guide before you install this product. If you need assistance in planning and installation, contact your local HP office. Features HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 8.3 software provides a set of applications for use on OpenVMS Alpha and I64 systems and corrects some problems in previous versions. This release requires the latest release of the operating system, OpenVMS Version 8.3. For complete information about the software functionality and features, see the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Release Notes manual for Version 8.3. Documentation Comments HP prides itself on responding to customer needs. To continue serving you, we welcome your comments about any of the DECnet- Plus for OpenVMS documents. Please send us your comments through any of the following channels: Internet openvmsdoc@hp.com Fax 603 884-3799, Attention: OSSG Documentation, ZKO3- 4/U08 Mail OSSG Documentation Group, ZKO3-4/U08 110 Spit Brook Rd. Nashua, NH 03062-2698 © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.