January 1998 Please take a moment to read the following information about DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems. License Management Facility (LMF) Information Before you can install DIGITAL COBOL, an LMF PAK must be regis- tered and loaded (see the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems). Before you can read documentation on the Layered Products Documentation CD-ROM (CD) using Bookreader, a BOOKBROWSER PAK must be activated (see the OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide). Installation Information Installing DIGITAL COBOL requires OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.1 or higher. The Layered Products Software Binaries Compact Disc (Media CD) contains the installation save sets (kit), the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems, and related docu- mentation in ASCII and POSTSCRIPT [R] form. Alternatively, you may have the Individual Product Offering (IPO) CD-ROM for DIG- ITAL COBOL Version 2.5 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems; installation instructions are identical for both CD-ROM packages. ________________________________________________________________ Version_2.5_Kit_Component_________Save_Set,_File,_or_Directory__ DIGITAL COBOL for OpenVMS [COBOL025.KIT]COBOL025.A Alpha Systems [COBOL025.KIT]COBOL025.B DIGITAL COBOL OpenVMS Alpha [COBOL025.KIT]COBOLRTL025.A RTL Installation Guide, This Read [COBOL025.DOCUMENTATION]*.PS Before Installing [COBOL025.DOCUMENTATION]*.TXT letter,_and_SPD_________________________________________________ ___________________ [R] POSTSCRIPT is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Digital Services A variety of service and support options are available from Digital. For more information, contact your local Digital sales office. Release Notes Information The release notes for DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 contain installation-related instructions and a summary of known prob- lems, restrictions, problems corrected, differences between this product and DIGITAL COBOL on Digital UNIX[R] and VAX COBOL, RTL notes, and debugger notes. To read the release notes before installing DIGITAL COBOL, invoke VMSINSTAL and follow the in- structions in the installation guide. After you install DIGITAL COBOL, the release notes will be located in: SYS$HELP:COBOL025.RELEASE_NOTES Contents of the Media Kit o Bill of Materials (BOM) Please read the Bill of Materials (BOM) enclosed in this kit and check to see that all items listed are actually in your kit. If your kit is damaged or any items are missing, call your Digital representative. o Media The Media CD-ROM contains the DIGITAL COBOL directory and save sets. For information about installing DIGITAL COBOL, see the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems. o CD User's Guide and Read First Letter The OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide and a "CD Read First" letter accompany the CD distribution kit. The CD User's Guide lists the directory names provided for each product on the Media CD. o DIGITAL COBOL Documentation The DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual and the DIGITAL COBOL User Manual are new for this release. The DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems is revised for Version 2.5. Bookreader formatted files for these manuals are included on the Documentation CD. If you purchased the DBMS Database Programming option, the kit includes the DIGITAL COBOL DBMS Database Programming manual, which fits into the User Manual binder. ___________________ [R] UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. X/Open is a trademark of X/Open Company Limited. 2 To order additional current DIGITAL COBOL manuals individu- ally (and ready for insertion into an 8-1/2 by 11 inch binder that you supply), specify the following order numbers: AA-Q2G1E-TK DIGITAL COBOL User Manual AA-Q2G0E-TK DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual AA-Q6PGB-TE DIGITAL COBOL DBMS Database Programming AA-PXE7G-TE DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for Open- VMS Alpha Systems To order one 8-1/2 by 11 inch binder, specify order number 99-07644-01. To order the complete DIGITAL COBOL documentation set in- cluding two binders, specify order number QA-0JUAA-GZ. This kit includes the DIGITAL COBOL Reference Manual, the DIGITAL COBOL User Manual, the DIGITAL COBOL Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems, and this letter. To read the DIGITAL COBOL Version 2.5 documents with Bookreader: -Invoke Bookreader; the initial or navigation Bookreader window appears -Within the navigation window, select the topic "Program- ming Languages and Tools" -Select the DIGITAL COBOL topic -Select the appropriate DIGITAL COBOL document The Software Product Description (SPD) provides an overview of the DIGITAL COBOL product and its features and describes the technical environment in which the product is supported. The SPD is provided on line on the Media CD. Reader's Comments Digital appreciates your comments. If you would like to comment about a DIGITAL COBOL manual, please send the manual title, order number, and your comments by one of the following methods: o Electronic Internet mail: cobol_docs@bookie.enet.dec.com o Fax: 603-884-0120 Attn: Languages Documentation, ZKO2-3/K35 o A letter sent to the following address: Digital Equipment Corporation Languages Documentation, ZKO2-3/K35 110 Spit Brook Road Nashua, NH 03062-2698 USA 3