OpenVMStm Alpha Software Products Library December 2003 AV-RDA6X-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package. The December 2003 package includes the changes described in the following sections. A Change for Q4/December Software Products Library Schedules -------------------------------------------------------------- In order to deliver a complete solution to our OpenVMS customers, we are switching the VAX and Alpha shipment dates of the Q4 CY2003/ December OpenVMS Software Products Library kits so that the OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library (SPL) shipment date will align with the release of the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2 operating system. The new OpenVMS Software Products Library shipment dates are as follows (this change is for Q4/2003 only): Part Number One-Time Service Shipment Date Product Name Order Subscription was 17-Nov-2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OpenVMS Alpha QA-03XAA-H8 QT-03XAA-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-5G98A-H8 QT-5G98A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KM8A-G8 QT-4KM8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Online Documentation Library OpenVMS Alpha QA-5FX8A-A8 QT-5FX8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KL8A-A8 QT-4KL8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library (binaries only) Part Number One-Time Service Shipment Date Product Name Order Subscription was 10-Dec-2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OpenVMS VAX QA-5G88A-H8 QT-5G88A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package Revised Shipment Dates, cont'd ------------------------------- OpenVMS VAX QA-YL48A-H8 QT-YL48A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS VAX Online QA-VYR8A-G8 QT-VYR8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Documentation Library OpenVMS VAX QA-VWJ8A-A8 QT-VWJ8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) OpenVMS VAX QA-VYR8A-A8 QT-VYR8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products Library (binaries only) Next quarter we'll be back on schedule, with OpenVMS Alpha SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 16-Feb-2004, and OpenVMS VAX SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 8-Mar-2004. Full-Kit Software Patches are included on the Software Products Library ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning with this release, for some products a "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. These 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. If you have questions regarding a Full-Kit Software Patch, please contact your Service Provider for HP software products technical support. 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: www1.aclabs.com The username and password will be updated each quarter. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Removals from the Current Library (December 2003) ---------------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV No products planned for removal. Future Product Removals due to Retirement (March 2004) ------------------------------------------------------ Product Name Version UPILV BASEstar Graphics Enabler 2.3A 20KAA (Development) BASEstar Graphics Enabler (Run-Time) 2.3A 20LAA Product Name Changes -------------------- Former Product Name New Product Name UPILV (No change) Compaq Advanced HP Advanced Server A93AA Server for OpenVMS for OpenVMS Compaq BASIC for HP BASIC for OpenVMS 0Y7AA OpenVMS Alpha Systems Alpha Systems Compaq DECprint HP DECprint 09NAB Supervisor (DCPS) for Supervisor (DCPS) for OpenVMS Alpha OpenVMS Compaq DECwindows HP DECwindows 08UTA Motif/Hebrew for Motif/Hebrew for OpenVMS Alpha OpenVMS Compaq OpenVMS HP OpenVMS Enterprise 2P0AA Enterprise Directory Directory for eBusiness Administration (Administration Facility Facility) Compaq OpenVMS HP OpenVMS Enterprise 2NZAA Enterprise Directory Directory for eBusiness (Server) Compaq Pascal for HP Pascal for OpenVMS 098AA OpenVMS Alpha Systems Alpha Systems Compaq TCP/IP HP TCP/IP Services 0LXAA Services for OpenVMS for OpenVMS DECram for OpenVMS HP DECram for OpenVMS MV3AA 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.