SOFTWINDOWS10 REL NOTES.PDF

This document comprises release notes for DEC SoftWindows Version 1.0 for the OpenVMS AXP Operating System (version 6.1 or higher), published in November 1994. It provides critical restrictions, undocumented features, and corrections not covered in the main documentation, superseding all other existing documents.

Key points include:

• Installation Warning: Installing SoftWindows V1.0 deletes any previous SoftPC or SoftWindows installations, specifically the MS-WIN-31.HDF container file. Users must rename this file before installation to preserve data but are warned not to use the old container with V1.0 due to changed system files.
• IEEE Floating Point Error: A problem in the OpenVMS 6.1 IEEE run-time handler can cause errors in SoftWindows V1.0 applications. A fix is provided by replacing the VMS$IEEE_HANDLER.EXE module.
• Creating a Larger Container File: The default C: drive (container file) is relatively small (33,000 blocks) and largely used by MS-DOS and MS-Windows. A detailed 24-step procedure is outlined to create a larger C: drive for installing more applications.
• HX Graphics Card Color Problems: Issues with incorrect highlight colors and spraycan colors in applications like MS Paintbrush occur with the HX graphics card due to the OpenVMS AXP V6.1 device-dependent X driver. A fix involves replacing the DECW$SERVER_DDX_SFB.EXE file.
• Foreign Keyboards: Only US, UK, French, and German LK201, LK401, or PCXAL style keyboards have preconfigured templates. Other keyboard drivers are included but require manual loading.
• Motif Missing Button Problem: Under Motif, warning or error messages might display without visible action buttons. Users should know that pressing Enter (carriage return) will activate the default button's function.