This document outlines the updates and improvements transitioning from OS/78 V2 to V3. Key changes include:
- Hardware Support: Added support for RX02 and RL01 devices.
- Command Enhancements: Introduced new commands (BOOT, FORMAT), enhanced the
SET command for static handler replacement, and added new options (/S, /D) to the DUPLICATE command.
- Logical Device Names: Added support for various new logical device names, including RXAx, VXA0, SLU, VLU, and RLxx.
- Utility & Software Updates: Included improvements to the spooler symbiont for DECstation 78s, enhancements to the
RESEQ.BA utility for BASIC, and modifications to the HELP utility to support VT100 terminals.
- Maintenance & Restrictions: All V2 bugs have been addressed in V3. The notes also provide specific configuration instructions for DECstation 88/70 systems and warnings regarding potential system "hangs" when invoking handlers for non-existent devices.