Craig A. Berry wrote:
> Section A.3, "Architecture-related Notes" in the new file spec manual says,
> "the directory depth on a VAX is limited to 8 (or 16, using rooted logicals)."
>
> <http://www.openvms.digital.com/doc/72final/6536/6536pro_005.html>
>
> One other thing on the pod. We now refer to the compiler as DEC C, but
Pod and configure.com.
> One other thing on the pod. We now refer to the compiler as DEC C, but
> isn't that being changed to "Compaq C"? Perhaps all we need for now is a
> parenthetical remark somewhere saying it's the same animal so that someone
> who happens upon a VMS system with the latest compiler won't have to wonder
> what the heck DEC C is and where they can get it. This assumes 6.2 can be
> made to swallow the Perl source.
FWIW the vmsinstallable savesets for version 6.x still have a DECC*.A name.
But you are correct we might need a mention of "Compaq C" at least for
Compaq's marketing department as well as to help folks otherwise unfamiliar
with VMS. In another sign of old-timer hood, we don't mention "OpenVMS"
do we? Did everyone see the openvmstimes.pdf file from compaq that mentions
IDG coming out with "OpenVMS for Dummies"?
In other publishing industry news Alan Winston in the "Microtimes" Feb 1,
2000 issue (number 203, www.microtimes.com) mentions perl in general and
vmsperl in particular. Check out:
http://www.microtimes.com/203/systwinston203a.html
(Chris: an item for Perl News perhaps?)
Peter Prymmer
