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The Question is:

 
I am working on Y2K on many VAXstations (3100 and 4000) and am currently at
the inventory stage. I must identify all software and versions.
 
Most of these systems have a VWS license.
 
Stupid question of the day: what is VWS.
 
How do I tell what version of VWS is installed?
 
Do I need VWS if all systems have NAS 250?
 
Thanks in advance,
Dave
 
 

The Answer is :

 
  VWS is the VMS Workstation Software.  It is the windowing system
  that predates DECwindows.
 
  OpenVMS systems running V5.1-3 and later generally run DECwindows,
  not VWS -- systems with VWS-based software are limited to older
  systems and to older graphics controllers.
 
  The easiest way to tell what windowing system you are running -- if
  you don't recognize the differences in the look and feel -- is likely
  via the setting of the WINDOW_SYSTEM parameter in SYSGEN.
 
    WINDOW_SYSTEM
     0: none
     1: VWS
     2: DECwindows
 
  The VWS version is available in the "Getting Started" window that
  is displayed before login.  Before you touch the mouse, type any
  key -- the corner of the "Getting Started" window will display the
  VWS version.  If you are logged in, use the ANALYZE/IMAGE command
  on the SYS$SYSTEM:UISBG.EXE, looking for the "Image Identification
  Information" section.  (There are other approaches...)
 
  The Wizard does not believe that VWS is covered under any of the
  NAS licensing packages -- DECwindows is covered.
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 17-AUG-1998 )
     
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