Application and Command Changes
 
Below is a list of the Applications that have changed in the migration from
the VAX system to the Alpha system.
 
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MAIL Differences
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MAIL on the Alpha uses PMDF Version 4.3 rather than PMDF Version 4.2.  See
the news message on April 9, 1994 for information concerning the
differences between the two versions.
 
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HELP Command Changes
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The Help files for all system extensions (such as ZIP, ACQUIRE, etc) are
now in the top level of the HELP system.  On the VAX, these entries were
under a sub-topic of extensions.
 
There is now a /MESSAGE qualifier to the HELP command.  After receiving an
error message, the HELP/MESSAGE command will give the user more information
about the error if available.  Among the information returned are possible
actions to correct the error.
 
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SAS Differences
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The version of SAS running on the Alpha is version 6.0.9.  The version running
on the VAX is 6.0.7.  While the differences between the two are minor, some
clients may want information concerning the changes between the two versions.
 
If you'd like more information about these changes, please contact Lisa
Ehrichs at 529-6231.
 
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Gopher
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The application used to implement the Gopher client on the Alpha is different
from that on the VAX.  This application change was implemented due to
problems we were (and still are) experiencing with the Gopher client on
the VAX.  While the application is different, we expect no problems learning
to use the new application.
 
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MacroModel
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This application will not be available on the Alpha due to problems
related to the original program.  Please contact Dr. Ben Gung for more
information concerning this package.
 
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Ohio Supercomputer Center
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Software to access the Cray Supercomputer in Columbus will not be available
on the Alpha.  This is due to a lack of support by the Ohio Supercomputer
Center for this software.  OSC recommends that users telnet to osca.osc.edu
to access this service rather than using the VMS gateway.
 
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New Applications
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The following applications have been added to the Alpha system.
C++ - Use the command CXX to compile programs.  See HELP CXX for more
    information.
Book Reader - DEC, Innosoft(Mail), and Multinet(TCP/IP) manuals are now
    available on line.  The command BOOKREADER (or just BOOK) will allow the
    user to view the online documentation.
PERL - PERL scripts can now be executed using the PERL command.  See HELP
    PERL for more information.
ZIP,UNZIP - These commands compress or expand ZIP files.  This was formally
    available only through the MCUG libraries.
GZIP,GUNZIP - These commands compress using GZIP compression or expand GZIP,
    COMPRESS, or ZIP files.
 
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Questions?
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If you have any questions or concerns about the new Alpha system, please
contact MCIS at 529-7318 and ask for Patti Gregg.
 
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                                     Kent Covert, Software Coordinator
                                     Miami Computing and Information Services
                                     Miami University, Oxford, OH
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