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November 1994

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Before You Install DEC SoftWindows for OpenVMS AXP
AV-QBWFA-TE
November 1994
DEC Softwindows, Version 1.0, is a new release of DEC SoftPC. This release, also known as DEC
SoftPC V5.0, has the following features:
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DOS Networking — Supports NetWare, LANmanager, VINES, LAN Workplace, TCP/IP, and
Winsockets

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Windows — Includes already installed Windows V3.1 and MS–DOS V6.21, optimized for DEC
SoftWindows

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Increased Performance — Provides up to 486 performance running Windows applications

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OLE and DDE — Fully supports Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) and Dynamic Data
Exchange (DDE) between Windows applications

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Cut and Paste — Supports cutting and pasting between MS–Windows and XWindows

Before Installing
To use DEC SoftWindows software, you need a DEC SoftWindows license for each concurrently
active user. Please ensure that your software license is the appropriate one. Your Digital sales
representative can supply licenses.
You must install OpenVMS AXP V6.1 or higher before installing DEC SoftWindows V1.0.
You should also do the following:
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Ensure that the items listed on the Bill of Materials are included in the software distribution
kit and are undamaged. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Digital sales
representative. The first line of the label on each media item lists the part number you need to
order the replacement item.

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Read the release notes included in this kit.

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Carefully read the DEC SoftWindows Installation Guide for OpenVMS AXP

If you have used DEC SoftPC or a field-test version of DEC Softwindows before, be aware
that:
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Your previous C container files are not valid for this version. A tightly coupled package of MS–
Windows and MS–DOS is included in DEC SoftWindows. Random failures, slow performance,
and other strange behavior will occur if data from preceding versions of DEC SoftPC or a
field-test version of DEC SoftWindows is used.

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You must completely remove old versions of DEC SoftPC and/or field-test versions of DEC
SoftWindows.

DEC SoftWindows comes with a warranty as described in the Software Product Description (SPD)
addendum. If the DEC SoftWindows software fails to perform as described in the SPD, fill out a
Software Performance Report (SPR) and mail it to the address on the back of the form. If you have
a Digital support contract, it remains in effect. If you would like to purchase a Digital support
contract, contact your Digital sales representative.
Thank you for purchasing Digital Equipment Corporation products.