Updated: 24 May 2001

OpenVMS Version 7.2 Release Notes

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 It also lists manuals that have been archived with this release.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 CLDs 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.digital.com/openvms/freeware/index.html

V7.2

As of August 1, 1998, Compaq Computer Corporation no longer supports the Adobe Display PostScript software. This change results from Adobe Systems Incorporated discontinuing support for Display PostScript. However, for customer convenience, Compaq will continue to ship Display PostScript software "as is" in the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS kit. Compaq disclaims all warranties regarding this software, including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness.

Compaq Computer Corporation remains committed to the quality and support of the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS product and to the protection of its customers' investment in this product and technology.

A.2 DECthreads: POSIX 1003.4a Draft 4 Interface To Be Retired

V7.0

The POSIX 1003.4a, Draft 4 (or "d4") interface of 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 DECthreads. 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 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.4 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.5 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.6 POSIX for OpenVMS Retirement

V7.2

POSIX for OpenVMS was retired in January 1998. However, service continues for the POSIX for OpenVMS product, and it will continue to ship on the Software Product Library distribution (CONDIST) through June 1999.

A.7 Spiralog File System Retired

V7.2

Spiralog has been retired and does not work with OpenVMS Version 7.2.

V7.2

Starting with DECwindows Motif Version 1.2--5 for OpenVMS, which ships withOpenVMS Version 7.2, Compaq Computer Corporation no longer supports Spyglass Enhanced Mosaic on the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS product. Spyglass Enhanced Mosaic used to be included with DECwindows Motif Version 1.2--3 and 1.2--4.

Compaq advises customers to replace Spyglass Enhanced Mosaic by downloading the Netscape Navigator state-of-the-art web browser.

Compaq Computer Corporation remains committed to the quality and support of the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS product and to the protection of its customers' investment in this product and technology.

A.9 X.25 Client for OpenVMS Alpha Retirement (Alpha Only)

V7.2

The X.25 Client for OpenVMS Alpha product is being retired and is not supported on OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2. 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 7.2 can achieve it with the following:

• X.25 Version 1.2 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 7.2 for OpenVMS

On OpenVMS VAX Version 7.2, X.25 functionality is included in DECnet-Plus and has not changed.

A.10 Archived Manuals

V7.2

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 Documentation CD-ROM. You can also order printed manuals through DECdirect (800--344--4825) if you know the order numbers for the manuals. Order numbers are published in the Overview of OpenVMS Documentation.

Table A-1 lists the manuals that have been archived starting with OpenVMS Version 7.2.

Table A-1 Manuals Archived with OpenVMS Version 7.2

Manual Title	File Name on CD-ROM	Order Number
Creating an OpenVMS Alpha Device Driver from an OpenVMS VAX Device Driver	ALPHA_DRIVER_FR_VAX.PS	AA--R0Y8A--TE
OpenVMS Alpha System Dump Analyzer Utility Manual 1	ALPHA_SDA.PS	AA--PV6UC--TE

For a list of all archived manuals, refer to the Overview of OpenVMS Documentation.

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