HP OpenVMS Systems Documentation

This appendix contains notifications about OpenVMS products that are no longer supported as of this release or that are slated for retirement. It also lists manuals that have been archived with this release.

Freeware

Once a product is retired, Compaq does not accept or act on problem reports posted against the product. However, for those interested in doing their own development and support, the source code for many former products is available as freeware from the following sources:

• On the freeware CD-ROM that ships with the OpenVMS operating system.
  The freeware CD-ROM also includes internal tools such as SDL, NMAIL, MAILWATCH, and popular Internet programs.
• On the World Wide Web at the following URL:
  http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/freeware/index.html

V7.3

Starting August 1, 1998, Compaq discontinued support for the Adobe Display PostScript software. Compaq took this action because Adobe Systems Incorporated discontinued its former ongoing support for Display PostScript.

This action has had a varying degree of impact on the behavior of those Compaq DECwindows Motif applications that used the Adobe Display PostScript software. For example, starting with DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-6, Bookreader can no longer continue to display graphics in PostScript format.

For detailed information about the effects of this action on applications designed for the DECwindows Motif environment, see the Compaq DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Release Notes, included on the OpenVMS Documentation CD-ROM.

A.2 POSIX 1003.4a Draft 4 Interface to Be Retired

V7.0

The POSIX 1003.4a, Draft 4 (or "d4") interface of the Compaq POSIX Threads Library (formerly named DECthreads) is slated for retirement in a future release. Applications that were written using the POSIX 1003.4a, Draft 4 interface should be migrated to the new POSIX 1003.1c standard (or "pthread") interface provided by the POSIX Threads Library. A compatibility mode for the Draft 4 POSIX 1003.4a interface has been provided in this release to help ease migration. This compatibility mode will be removed in a future release.

A.3 Adobe Display PostScript Extension Support No Longer Available

V7.3

Support for the Display PostScript extension (XDPS) has been removed from DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-6. The XDPS extension and its associated files are no longer supplied by Compaq and are removed from the system during an upgrade. If your system has been configured to use a nondefault list of extensions that includes XDPS, modify the system startup procedure to remove the dependency on this extension.

In addition, the PSWRAP application has been removed from the DECwindows Motif client and the associated online help has been removed from the OpenVMS base operating system. As a result, the font compiler (DECW$FONTCOMPILER) ignores the DPS_INFO qualifier and no longer produces Display PostScript font map information.

A.4 ISA_CONFIG.DAT Unsupported in Future Release (Alpha Only)

V7.1

Support for using the SYS$MANAGER:ISA_CONFIG.DAT file to configure ISA devices will be discontinued in a future release of OpenVMS Alpha. If you use this file, you should convert to using the ISACFG utility from the console, and the new file-based autoconfiguration method for loading device drivers (as described in Writing OpenVMS Alpha Device Drivers in C).

A.5 TK50 and Magnetic Tape Media for OpenVMS VAX to Be Retired

V7.3

OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3 is the last OpenVMS release for which TK50 and magnetic tape media will be distributed. The release of layered software products that supports OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3 will also be the last release distributed on TK50 and magnetic tape media. Future OpenVMS VAX and layered software releases will be distributed only on CD-ROM until new media types become available.

If you are a Software Update Distribution service customer, your Service Agreement will automatically be changed to remove the software update options on TK50 and magnetic tape. OpenVMS VAX Operating System software updates will continue to be available on CD-ROM or through the Software Product Library (SPL) subscription service. For Layered Software Products, it is recommended that you obtain updates through the Software Product Library subscription service.

Table A-1 lists the replacement OpenVMS VAX subscription services:

Please contact your Compaq Services representative if you want to revise your Service Agreement to include updates for the OpenVMS VAX Operating System on CD-ROM, or Operating System and Layered Software Products updates through one of the Software Product Library subscription services listed in Table A-1.

A.6 Netscape Navigator Version 3.03 Retiring

V7.3

Netscape Navigator Version 3.03 will be retired as of December 31, 2001. The replacement product is Mozilla for OpenVMS Alpha and is expected to be available in Q3 2001 by way of a download from the OpenVMS web site and in a future version of the Compaq OpenVMS e-Business Infrastructure Package CD-ROM (order number QA-6LYAA-H8).

Note that the Mozilla 0.8 technology demonstration kit is currently available for download at:

V7.3

Netscape FastTrack 3.02 will be available for download on the OpenVMS web site through September 30, 2001 and will be retired as of December 31, 2001. The replacement product is the Compaq Secure Web Server (based upon Apache) and is currently available for download from the OpenVMS web site and on the OpenVMS e-Business Infrastructure Package CD-ROM (order number QA-6LYAA-H8) bundled into the OpenVMS Alpha V7.3 media kit.

A.8 PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (NetWare)

PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (NetWare) was retired in July 1998. This product still ships with PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Version 6.0A, but it is not available on PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Version 6.0B or on OpenVMS Version 7.2.

A.9 POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility: DECwindows Motif Interface Retired

V7.2

The DECwindows Motif interface for the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility has been retired. All functions of the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility are still available from the DCL interface using the PRODUCT command.

A.10 X.25 Client for OpenVMS Alpha Retirement (Alpha Only)

V7.3

The X.25 Client for OpenVMS Alpha product has been retired and is not supported on OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2 or 7.3. However, the X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha product provides the functionality previously provided by the X.25 Client for OpenVMS Alpha product.

Customers who need X.25 Client functionality for OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 can achieve it with the following:

• X.25 Version 1.5 for OpenVMS Alpha systems
• An X.25 Client or X.25 license
  Note: You can use your X.25 Client license on the X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha product to get the same functionality.
• DECnet-Plus Version 7.3 for OpenVMS

On OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3, X.25 functionality is included in DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS and has not changed.

X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems, Version 1.5 also includes:

• GAP Server support
• X.25 over TCP/IP (supporting the XOT protocol)
• X.25 tracepoints facility
• New PBXDD-XX synchronous card support
• Replacement for V1.3 and V1.4

V7.3

As products are retired and the operating system evolves, certain OpenVMS manuals are archived. Archived manuals are no longer maintained and are not part of the OpenVMS documentation set. However, they are available on the OpenVMS Documentation CD-ROM and the external website:

This appendix contains information specific to certain hardware products:

• ALPHAbook 1
• AlphaServer 1000A
• AlphaServer 2100
• AlphaServer 4100
• AlphaServer 8200
• AlphaServer 8400
• AlphaServer GS Series
• AlphaStation 255
• DEC 7000
• DECwindows X11 Display Server
• DIGITAL Modular Computing Components
• RF73 and other RFnn DSSI Disk Devices

V7.1

The following sections contain release notes specific to the ALPHAbook 1 notebook computer.

B.1.1 Using the SCSI_MODE Utility

The OpenVMS Alpha operating system includes a generic SCSI_MODE utility that allows privileged users to modify a SCSI device's mode pages. By using this utility to enable automatic disk spindown, users can save approximately 2 watts of power. Because mode pages are saved on the disk drive, the state is saved across power cycles.

The following example shows how to enable automatic SCSI disk spindown after a 1-minute timeout period. (To select a spindown time other than 1 minute, replace the "01" following the " - offset f" with the desired number of minutes expressed as a 2-digit hexadecimal value.) Use this procedure only on the internal drive of the ALPHAbook 1 notebook computer. Note that the parameter values shown in this example apply only to DVAS-2810 devices. To identify the SCSI disk devices on your system, use the SHOW DEVICE/FULL DK command.

$ define dcl$path sys$etc
$ scsi_mode -devnam dka0 -devtyp DVAS-2810 -offset f 01 -page 38 -mount -save
$!
$! Processing Page #38h
$!
$! Cur   00______ 04______ 08______ 0C______ 10______ 14______ 18______ 1C______
$! 0000  11000008 001829D0 00000200 B80400B4 0000
$!
$! Chng  00______ 04______ 08______ 0C______ 10______ 14______ 18______ 1C______
$! 0000  11000008 001829D0 00000200 B80400FF 0000
$!
$! Sel   00______ 04______ 08______ 0C______ 10______ 14______ 18______ 1C______
$! 0000  00000008 001829D0 00000200 38040001 0000
$! Perform MODE SELECT to page 38h [y/n] ? y

If an ALPHAbook 1 notebook computer is booted with the console environment variable set to graphics, the name of the serial line (COM1) will be different. On an ALPHAbook 1, the COM1 device is called TTA0.

The COM1 device is controlled by SYS$YSDRIVER instead of SYS$OPDRIVER.

If the console is set to serial, the device is called OPA0.

B.1.3 Graphics Display Modes

The ALPHAbook 1 notebook computer contains a Western Digital 90C24A graphics controller displayed on a 10.4-inch active matrix Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display.

Note that if a video monitor (CRT) is connected, the DECwindows display server software (which automatically detects the presence of an attached video monitor) sets the resolution to 1024 x 768 and disables the TFT display. If the server determines that no monitor is connected, it forces the size to match the LCD (800 x 600) and disables the CRT outputs (which saves power when the computer is running on battery).

B.1.4 Customizing the Graphics Display

You can override the size selection by modifying the SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM file.

You can also modify other parameters by using the DCL command DEFINE/SYSTEM for the following logical names:

• DECW$SERVER_DYNAMIC_SIZE
  If defined as TRUE, you are prompted for the screen size when the system boots. The prompt times out in 10 seconds and the default is set (unless you have overridden the default in your private server setup).
• DECW$SERVER_DISPLAY_SELECT
  You can specify one of the following values:

  Value	Result
  1	LCD-only operation
  2	CRT-only operation
  3	Simultaneous operation

  
  Note the following conventions:
  • The default is either 3 (if a monitor is available) or 1 (if no monitor is available.
  • If you have not explicitly selected the display or the resolution, then 1024 x 768 CRT-only is the default when a monitor is detected. If no monitor is detected, then 800 x 600 LCD-only is selected.
  • If you explicitly select the display, then that selection takes precedence over any other size requests. For example, if you select LCD, the 800 x 600 size supersedes any previous size specification.
• DECW$SERVER_REFRESH_RATE
  This logical name selects an alternate vertical refresh rate in Hertz (for example, 60 Hz). The defaults are as follows:

  Mode	Resolution	Vertical Refresh Frequency in Hz
  LCD-only	800 x 600	56
  CRT-only	640 x 480	72
  	800 x 600	72
  	1024 x 768	70
  Other CRT	640 x 480	60
  	640 x 480	70
  	800 x 600	56
  	800 x 600	60 1
  	1024 x 768	60
  	1024 x 768	75

  ---

  ¹Actual refresh is 62 Hz.
  

  ---

• DECW$SERVER_VIRTUAL_MODE
  If this logical name is set to 1, note the following characteristics:
  • The server operates as a virtual frame buffer.
  • The resolution can be any of the previously listed sizes (or higher).
  • An 800 x 600 window is displayed for the internal (TFT) monitor and a 1024 x 768 window is displayed for an external monitor. Moving the pointer to the screen edges pans the display within the virtual frame.
  • Drawing can be slower (due to offscreen memory requirements). Changed areas are updated on a batch count or when the server has no more work. You can set the batch count with the logical DECW$SERVER_BATCH_COUNT (the default is 10).

The following notes apply to the PCMCIA bus.

Supported PCMCIA Cards

OpenVMS support for the PCMCIA bus on the ALPHAbook 1 system is limited to the following cards:

• 3Com EtherLink III (3C589C)
• Megahertz 28.8 FAX/Modem (XJ2288)
• Apex Data ClipperCom V.34 International Data/FAX Modem (011--20811)

The OpenVMS operating system can configure a maximum of one Ethernet card and one FAX/Modem card.

Hot Swapping PCMCIA Cards Not Supported

Hot swapping (removing and replacing cards while the computer is running) PCMCIA cards is not supported. If a PCMCIA card is inserted or removed while the OpenVMS operating system is running, it could result in a system hang (the system is unresponsive) or a system crash. A future release of the OpenVMS operating system is expected to include support for hot swapping PCMCIA cards.

PCMCIA Modem Setting

The highest recommended baud rate for the Apex Data ClipperCom V.34 International Data/FAX Modem card is 9600. For access to the modem, Compaq recommends that you use the following DCL and modem commands:

$ SET TERM/PERM/SPEED=9600/ALT/MODEM TTB0:
$ SET HOST/DTE TTB0:
at*ncxx
at&k6
at&s1
at\g1
at\q1
at\x1)

(Note that xx represents the country number; for example, the United States is 22. See the Apex Data ClipperCom V.34 documentation for a list of country numbers.)

The highest recommended baud rate for the Megahertz 28.8 FAX/Modem card is 9600. For access to the modem, Compaq recommends that you use the following DCL and modem commands:

$ SET TERM/PERM/SPEED=9600/ALT/MODEM TTB0:
$ SET HOST/DTE TTB0:
at&s1
at&r1

Audio Feedback Supported on PCMCIA Modem

Audio feedback is available for the telephone call status.

PCMCIA FAX Support

The Apex Data ClipperCom V.34 International Data/FAX Modem works correctly with the PMDF FAX and Gold-FAX software to transmit data.

The Megahertz 28.8 FAX/Modem works correctly with the PMDF FAX software to send and receive data with line speeds up to 19.2 baud. However, if you are using Gold-FAX software to send a FAX, the maximum baud rate allowed with a Megahertz 28.8 FAX/Modem card is 9600 baud.

B.1.6 Audio Support

The DECsound utility included with DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 does not support the sound processor on the ALPHAbook 1 system. Audio support is available on the OpenVMS Multimedia services kit, a separately licensed layered product available from Compaq.

B.1.7 Keyboard Mapping

The ALPHAbook 1 keyboard is an 88-key, PC layout keyboard. The following notes describe how to set up the keyboard and enable particular key functions.

Keyboard Setup

You can set up the keyboard either to follow the engravings or to map the keys in a manner that makes it easier for you as an OpenVMS user. To set up your keyboard either way, do the following:

1. Click on Options in the Session Manager box.
2. Select Keyboard from the list of options.
3. Select one of the following LK443 or LK444 keyboard types:
   • A keyboard type with the suffix _PC maps the keyboard to follow the engravings, for example, US_LK443AA_PC.
   • A keyboard type with the suffix _LK sets the keyboard to follow the LK-style mapping common to OpenVMS systems, for example, US_LK443AA_LK.

The procedure for setting up your keyboard is the same as that required for all current AlphaServer and AlphaStation systems. The only difference is that the ALPHAbook 1 keyboard does not have all of the keys directly on it. (The next section describes how to generate those missing keys.)

You can also attach an LK411 (LK401 layout) compatible keyboard or a PCXAL (PS2 layout) keyboard directly to the AlphaBOOK 1 computer using the mini-docking station.

Key Functions

When mapping to an LK-style keyboard, note the following:

• The right ALT key does not transmit any code. Instead, the keyboard controller generates missing LK-style keys when you press it in combination with this key. These alternate keys are engraved in grey on the keyboard. For example, pressing RIGHT-ALT-U ([grey 4]) provides the function of KP4.

  Note By default, the right ALT key is set for the special functions described in the ALPHAbook 1 User Guide (such as increasing or decreasing display brightness). To set the right ALT key to perform different functions so you can emulate a LK-style keyboard, you must change this setting at the console level by entering the following command at the console prompt: >>> SET HOTKEY OFF After you enter this command, either enter the INIT command or powercycle the system. You can then use the right ALT key to perform the LK-style keyboard actions described in this section.

• Two keys are mislabeled. The KP_Subtract and KP_Add are engraved in grey on the minus (-) and plus (+) keys. However, the 0 (zero) and P keys actually provide the function for KP- and KP+, respectively.
• NUMLOCK is generated by SHIFT-NUMLOCK, and KP_ENTER is generated by RIGHT-ALT-ENTER.
• There is no way to generate directly RIGHT-ALT, RIGHT-COMPOSE, or LEFT-COMPOSE. You can provide the function of the compose key by pressing LEFT ALT-SPACE.
• You can generate missing function keys by pressing CAPS LOCK-Fn. Pressing CAPS LOCK adds a value of 10 to the function key (Fn) that you also press. For example, pressing CAPS LOCK-F1 generates the F11 key; pressing CAPS LOCK-F2 generates the F12 key.
• Use the following table to help you determine which keys to press to provide the function of the corresponding LK-style key.

  LK-Style Key	ALPHAbook Key Combination
  PF1	[SHIFT] [grey Numlock]
  PF2	[RIGHT ALT] [grey /]
  PF3	[RIGHT ALT] [grey *]
  PF4	[RIGHT ALT] [0]
  KP,	[RIGHT ALT] [P]
  KP-	[LOCK] [RIGHT ALT] [P]
  KP_ENTER	[RIGHT ALT] [ENTER]
  KP.	[RIGHT ALT] [grey .]
  KP0	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 0]
  KP1	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 1]
  KP2	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 2]
  KP3	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 3]
  KP4	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 4]
  KP5	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 5]
  KP6	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 6]
  KP7	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 7]
  KP8	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 8]
  KP9	[RIGHT ALT] [grey 9]
  FIND	INS
  INS	HOME
  REMOVE	PAGE UP
  SELECT	DEL
  PREV	END
  NEXT	PAGE DOWN
  HELP	PRINT SCREEN
  DO	SCROLL LOCK