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          Read Before Installing or Using VAX APL Version 4.0

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          Whether you are a new or a continuing VAX APL customer, please
          take time to read the following information about your product.

          Installation Information

          APL Version 4.0 requires VMS Version 5.2.

          Before you install APL Version 4.0, you must register the prod-
          uct using the Product Authorization Key (PAK) provided in the
          kit. See the VMS License Management Utility Manual for registra-
          tion instructions.

          Previous versions of APL do not need to be installed before this
          version.

          Release Notes Information

          The release notes for APL Version 4.0 contain important
          installation-related instructions and a summary of technical
          changes, new features, differences, documentation errors, re-
          strictions, and incompatibilities.

          You can read the release notes before installing APL by in-
          voking VMSINSTAL and following the instructions that start the
          installation procedure. You can also read release notes fol-
          lowing the installation of APL by typing or printing the file
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          Contents of This Kit

          o  Indented Bill Report (BIL) and Bill of Materials (BOM)

             Please read the BIL and 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 Digital
             customer services representative.

          o  Media

             If you ordered media, you will find the media and the VAX APL
             Installation Guide in this kit. Consult the VAX APL Instal-
             lation Guide for information about installing APL on your
             system.

          o  Documentation

             Depending on your order, this kit may include copies of the
             following APL documentation:

                VAX APL User's Guide
                VAX APL Reference Manual
                VAX APL Language Summary

             Note that the VAX APL Installation Guide is included with the
             media.

          o  Product Authorization Key (PAK)

             The PAK contains information necessary to register APL before
             you install it.

          o  Software Product Description (SPD)

             The SPD provides an overview of the APL kit and its features.

          o  System Support Addendum (SSA)

             The SSA describes the technical environment in which the
             product is supported.

          o  Software Performance Report (SPR)

             Use this form to report any problems with APL, provided you
             have purchased warranty services.

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          o  Software Update Survey Card

             By completing this card after you install APL, you provide
             valuable feedback to Digital on installation quality. Your
             feedback helps us to understand customer needs and improve
             our products.

          A Final Note

          Digital prides itself on responding to customer needs. In order
          to continue serving you, we need your comments. Each manual
          contains a preaddressed, postage-paid Reader's Comments form
          at the back. If you find errors in a manual or want to make
          comments about it, please fill out this form and return it to
          us.






















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