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This appendix contains notifications about OpenVMS products that are no longer supported or that are slated for retirement. It also tells you how to find manuals that have been archived.
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:
Netscape FastTrack 3.02 has been retired as of December 31, 2001. The replacement product is the Compaq Secure Web Server (CSWS, based on Apache), which is currently available for download from the OpenVMS web site at:
http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/products/ips/apache/csws.html
CSWS is also included on the OpenVMS e-Business Infrastructure Package
CD-ROM, which is included in the OpenVMS Alpha Version
7.3-1 or higher media kit.
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 ISA_CONFIG.DAT Unsupported in Future Release
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 higher or on OpenVMS
Version 7.2 or higher.
A.5 Archived Manuals
V7.3-1
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 Archived manuals are no longer maintained and are not part of the OpenVMS documentation set.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 Compaq web site:
Information previously contained in the OpenVMS Guide to Extended File Specifications has been moved into other manuals and this manual is now obsolete.
The following table contains pointers to the new locations of topics from the archived manual:
Section | New Book | Location |
---|---|---|
Chapter 1 Overview of Extended File Specifications for OpenVMS | ||
All | OpenVMS System Manager's Manual, Volume 1: Essentials | Chapter 9 |
Chapter 2 Managing Extended File Naming on OpenVMS Systems | ||
All except Section 2.2.1, Using RMS Default EFS Features | OpenVMS System Manager's Manual, Volume 1: Essentials | Chapters 9 and 10 |
Section 2.2.1, Using RMS Default EFS Features | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 6 |
Chapter 3 Extended File Naming Characteristics | ||
All except Section 3.5, DCL Commands and Utilities | OpenVMS User's Manual | Chapter 5 |
Section 3.5, DCL Commands and Utilities | OpenVMS DCL Dictionary | Alphabetically by command |
Chapter 4 Extended File Naming Considerations for OpenVMS Application Developers | ||
All | OpenVMS Programming Concepts Manual, Volume II | Chapter 29 |
Appendix A Setting Users' Expectations of Extended File Specifications | ||
Section A.1, ACP Interface (ODS-5) | OpenVMS I/O User's Reference Manual | Chapter 1 |
Section A.4, Restrictions | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 5 |
All except Sections A.1, A.4 | OpenVMS System Manager's Manual, Volume 1: Essentials | Chapter 10 |
Appendix B Technical Information | ||
Section B.1, System Services Changes | OpenVMS System Services Reference Manual | Alphabetically by routine |
Section B.2, Record Management Services (RMS) Changes | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | See below |
Section B.2.1, Record Management Services (RMS) Changes | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 5 |
Section B.2.2, Record Management Services (RMS) Changes (except Section B.2.2.7, DID Abbreviation and Section B.2.2.8, FID Abbreviation) | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 5 |
Section B.2.2.7 (DID Abbreviation) | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 6 |
Section B.2.2.8 (FID Abbreviation) | Guide to OpenVMS File Applications | Chapter 6 |
Section B.2.3, RMS Data Structure Changes (NAM Block) | OpenVMS Record Management Services Reference Manual | Chapter 5 |
Section B.2.3, RMS Data Structure Changes (NAML Block) | OpenVMS Record Management Services Reference Manual | Chapter 6 |
Section B.3, Files-11 XQP Changes | OpenVMS I/O User's Reference Manual | Chapter 1 |
Section B.4, Programming Utility Changes | OpenVMS Utility Routines Manual | Chapter 10 |
Section B.5, Run-Time Library Changes | OpenVMS RTL Library (LIB$) Manual | Alphabetically by routine |
Appendix C Character Sets | ||
All | OpenVMS User's Manual | Appendix A |
This appendix contains information specific to certain hardware products:
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:
Value | Result |
---|---|
1 | LCD-only operation |
2 | CRT-only operation |
3 | Simultaneous operation |
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 |
The following notes apply to the PCMCIA bus.
OpenVMS support for the PCMCIA bus on the ALPHAbook 1 system is limited to the following cards:
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 failure. A future release of the OpenVMS operating system is expected to include support for hot swapping PCMCIA cards.
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.
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.
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:
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.
When mapping to an LK-style keyboard, note the following:
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:
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. |
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] |
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