


       COMPAQ

       Read Before Installing or Using Compaq C Version 6.5 for OpenVMS Alpha

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       Dear Customer,

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

       News for Application Developers

       If you are interested in using Compaq C to build client/server
       applications that interoperate with Windows based systems,
       please see the release notes for important information on a
       Compaq product called The Application Developer's Package for C/C++.

       License Management Facility Information

       Before you install Compaq C, a License Management Facility (LMF)
       Product Authorization Key (PAK) must be registered and loaded
       (see the Compaq C Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems).

       Installation Information

       Installing this product requires the OpenVMS Alpha[TM] operating
       system Version 6.2 or higher. Installing the compiler requires
       150,000 blocks of free disk space. Installing the compiler and
       documentation requires 250,000 blocks.

       A Media CD-ROM is included with either the Software Product
       Library CD-ROM or the Compaq C for OpenVMS Alpha Media and
       Documentation Kit. Your Media CD-ROM contains the installation
       save sets (kit) and installation guide (Compaq C Installation
       Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems) for installing Compaq C Version 6.5.

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       for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, 
       Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and 
       Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. 
       Government under vendor's standard commercial license.

       Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or 
       omissions contained herein. The information is provided "as is" 
       without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. 
       The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express 
       limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing 
       herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

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       Contents of the Media CD-ROM

       Your Media CD-ROM contains the following Compaq C files:

       o  The Compaq C installation save sets:

             [CC065.KIT]CC065.A    (C compiler)
             [CC065.KIT]CC065.B    (C documentation - optional install)

       o  Compaq C documentation in PostScript (.ps) form and ASCII
          (.txt) form in:

             [CC065.DOCUMENTATION]*.ps
             [CC065.DOCUMENTATION]*.txt

          The Compaq C documentation on the Media CD-ROM includes the
          following:

             - The Compaq C installation guide
             - This "read first" cover letter
             - The Software Product Description (SPD)

       Release Notes Information

       The release notes for Compaq C Version 6.5 contain installation-
       related instructions and a summary of technical changes, known
       problems, restrictions, and incompatibilities. To read the
       release notes before installing Compaq C, invoke VMSINSTAL
       and follow the instructions in the installation guide. After
       installing Compaq C, the release notes are located in:

          SYS$HELP:CC065.RELEASE_NOTES
          SYS$HELP:CC065_RELEASE_NOTES.PS

       You can locate the release notes after installing Compaq C by
       entering the following DCL command:

          $ HELP CC RELEASE_NOTES <Return>


       Software Product Library CD-ROM

       Read this section if you are installing Compaq C from the Software 
       Product Library CD-ROM.

       The Software Product Library CD-ROM kit includes:

       o  The Software Product Library Binaries CD-ROM (Media CD-ROM)

          The Media CD-ROM contains installation save sets and related
          installation documentation for the OpenVMS Alpha layered
          products on multiple CD-ROMs.

       o  The Online Documentation Library CD-ROM (Documentation CD-ROM)

          The Documentation CD-ROM contains documentation files in
          online formats for the OpenVMS Alpha layered products on one
          or more CD-ROMs.
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       o  The Software Product Library CD-ROM User's Guide

          This guide describes how to mount and control access to the
          Software Product Library CD-ROM, use the CDMENU utility, access 
          the contents of the CD-ROM, and install layered products from 
          the CD-ROM.

       o  The Software Product Library Master Index

          This lists the directory locations of products on the Software 
          Product Library CD-ROM. It also lists products that have been 
          removed since the previous release.

       o  Online Documentation Library CD-ROM User's Guide

          This guide describes how to use the Online Documentation
          Library CD-ROM.

       o  Online Documentation Library Master Index

          This document lists the products on Online Documentation Library 
          CD-ROM.

       o  "Read First" letter

          This letter, also provided in printed form, describes changes
          from the previous version of the Software Product Library.

       Compaq C Documentation

       The Compaq C documents are provided as HTML files on the Online
       Documentation Library CD-ROM. To read them, use the Bookshelf
       Navigation Utility (BNU) provided on the Online Documentation
       Library CD-ROM. For information on how to use the BNU, refer to
       the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM User's Guide, provided
       on disc 1 in the following location:

          [README]ODL_USER_GUIDE{.PS,.TXT}

       Compaq C for OpenVMS Alpha Media and Documentation Kit

       Read this section if you ordered Compaq C as an individual
       product offering.

       The Compaq C for OpenVMS Alpha Media and Documentation Kit includes:

       o  One Media CD-ROM

       o  The complete printed Compaq C documentation set

       It does not include Compaq C documentation files in HTML format,
       or software installation kits for other layered products.
       Use the MOUNT command to mount the Media CD-ROM. For information
       on how to mount distribution media, see your processor-specific
       installation/operations guide.

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       Contents of the Kit

       o  Bill of Materials (BOM)

          Please read the 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 Compaq
          representative.

       o  Media

          The Media CD-ROM contains the Compaq C directory and save
          sets. For information about installing Compaq C on your
          system, see the Compaq C installation guide.

       o  Documentation

          Depending on how you order the final product, your media may
          include printed copies of the following Compaq C manuals:

          -   Compaq C User's Guide for OpenVMS Systems

          -   Compaq C Run-Time Library Reference Manual for OpenVMS Systems

          -   Compaq C Language Reference Manual

          -   Compaq C Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems

       Software Product Description

       The Software Product Description (SPD) provides an overview of
       the Compaq C kit and its features, and describes the technical 
       environment in which the product is supported. The SPD is provided 
       on line on the Media CD-ROM.

       Services

       A variety of service and support options are available from
       Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales office.

       A Final Note

       We appreciate your comments and suggestions about Compaq C
       documentation. If you find errors or want to make comments about
       the documentation, you can send electronic mail to:

          c_docs@compaq.com




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