blinn@FURILO.DEC.COM.UUCP (05/27/86)
Re: Message-Id: <8605232150.AA08252@ACC-SB-UNIX.ARPA>
From: RHEA::DECWRL::"lars@ACC-SB-UNIX.ARPA" "Lars Poulsen" 26-MAY-1986 17:20
Subj: How to build VMSINSTAL compatible software distribution kits
Dated: Fri, 23 May 86 14:50:33 pdt
Lars,
Thanks for posting your suggested procedures for using VMSINSTAL for the
installation of layered software products, and for your positive opinions
of the benefits of VMSINSTAL.
There is now an "official" VMSINSTAL manual available from Digital. It is
described in the V4.4 cover letter as follows:
Optional Manual -- VMSINSTAL guide
A new optional manual is available with the release of version 4.4. The
_VAX/VMS_Developer's_Guide_to_VMSINSTAL_, order number AI-HB12A-TE, is
intended for programmers who are designing installation procedures for
programs that layer on the VAX/VMS operating system. The manual
describes the VMSINSTAL command procedure and provides guidelines for
designing installation procedures that conform to DIGITAL's recommended
standards.
Note that VAX/VMS optional documentation must be ordered separately --
it is not packaged with the documentation set.
I hope this information will be helpful to anyone who would like "official"
VMSINSTAL documentation. The manual should be orderable through Digital
sales offices or, in the U.S., through DECdirect at 1-800-258-1710.
Regards,
Tom Blinn