COMPAQ Read Before Installing or Using Compaq COBOL Version 2.8 for Tru64 UNIX Systems AV-Q2G3K-TE November 2002 Please take a moment to read the following information about Compaq COBOL Version 2.8 for Tru64 UNIX Systems. License Management Facility (LMF) Information Before you can install Compaq COBOL, an LMF Product Authoriza- tion Key (PAK) must be registered and loaded (see the Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX Systems Installation Guide). Installation Information Installing Compaq COBOL requires the Tru64 UNIX for Alpha oper- ating system Version 5.0 or higher. The Layered Products Software Binaries Compact Disc (Media CD- ROM) contains the installation subset kit, the Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX Systems Installation Guide, and related documentation in ASCII and POSTSCRIPT form. ________________________________________________________________ Version_2.8_Kit_Component_________Directory_____________________ Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX /dca280/kit Installation Guide, this Read /dca280/documentation Before Installing letter, SPD, and_Release_Notes_______________________________________________ Compaq Services A variety of service and support options are available from Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales office. Release Notes Information The Release Notes for Compaq COBOL Version 2.8 for Tru64 UNIX systems contain a summary of: o Known problems o Restrictions o Debugger notes © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. o Differences between this product and Compaq COBOL on OpenVMS Alpha and Compaq COBOL on OpenVMS VAX systems To read the Release Notes before installing Compaq COBOL, follow the instructions in the installation guide. After you install Compaq COBOL, the Release Notes will be located in: /usr/lib/cmplrs/cobol/relnotes Important Information About Indexed Files Indexed file support for Compaq COBOL Version 2.8 for Tru64 UNIX requires the use of the third-party software product INFORMIX C-ISAM run-time package and license. For specific features of the C-ISAM product, please refer to the appropriate INFORMIX Technical Brief. Compaq Computer Corporation is not responsible for functional changes to the C-ISAM product, interfaces, or other aspects of the product that may cause incorrect operation with Compaq COBOL. Ordering information on the INFORMIX C-ISAM product can be found in the 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 Compaq representative. o Media The Media CD-ROM contains the Compaq COBOL directory (dca280). For information about installing Compaq COBOL, see the Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX Systems Installation Guide. The Media CD-ROM (or IPO CD-ROM) contains the following: - The Compaq COBOL installation subsets (used with setld) are in the following directory: /dca280/kit - The Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX Systems Installation Guide, this cover letter, the Release Notes, and the SPD are online in the following directory: /dca280/documentation These documents have been revised for Version 2.8. The SPD (Software Product Description) provides an overview of the Compaq COBOL product and its features and describes the technical environment in which it is supported. o CD User's Guide and Read First Letter 2 The Tru64 UNIX for Alpha Systems 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-ROM, has information on CD file locations, and is provided: - In paper form with the CD - On the Software Binaries CD (or IPO CD-ROM) in the follow- ing files: /readme/user_guide.ps /readme/user_guide.txt Ordering Documentation To order the complete Compaq COBOL Version 2.8 documentation set, specify order number QA-2BZAA-GZ. This kit includes the following: the Compaq COBOL Reference Manual, the Compaq COBOL User Manual, the Compaq COBOL for Tru64 UNIX Systems Installa- tion Guide, and this letter. Compaq COBOL Web Site Please look at our Web page and give it a Bookmark. It has a wide variety of detailed information about the Compaq COBOL products, including a compatibility matrix, product descrip- tions, and Release Notes. The URL is: http://www.openvms.compaq.com/commercial/cobol ___________________ [*] Compaq, the Compaq logo, OpenVMS, Tru64, VAX, and VMS are trade- marks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. UNIX is a trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. 3