OpenVMS VMS721H1_MIME-V0100 Alpha V7.2-1H1 MIME ECO Summary
TITLE: OpenVMS VMS721H1_MIME-V0100 Alpha V7.2-1H1 MIME ECO Summary
New Kit Date : 05-MAR-2001
Modification Date: Not Applicable
Modification Type: New Kit
NOTE: An OpenVMS saveset or PCSI installation file is stored
on the Internet in a self-expanding compressed file.
For OpenVMS savesets, the name of the compressed saveset
file will be kit_name.a-dcx_vaxexe for OpenVMS VAX or
kit_name.a-dcx_axpexe for OpenVMS Alpha. Once the OpenVMS
saveset is copied to your system, expand the compressed
saveset by typing RUN kitname.dcx_vaxexe or kitname.dcx_alpexe.
For PCSI files, once the PCSI file is copied to your system,
rename the PCSI file to kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi, then it can
be expanded by typing RUN kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi. The resultant
file will be the PCSI installation file which can be used to install
the ECO.
Copyright (c) Compaq Computer Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.
OP/SYS: OpenVMS Alpha
COMPONENT: MIME
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
ECO INFORMATION:
ECO Kit Name: VMS721H1_MIME-V0100
DEC-AXPVMS-VMS721H1_MIME-V0100--4.PCSI
ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit: None
ECO Kit Approximate Size: 368 Blocks
Kit Applies To: OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-1H1
System/Cluster Reboot Necessary: No
Rolling Re-boot Supported: Information Not Available
Installation Rating: INSTALL_2
2 - To be installed on all systems running
the listed version(s) of OpenVMS.
Kit Dependencies:
The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE
installation of this kit:
VMS721H1_UPDATE-V0300
In order to receive all the corrections listed in this
kit, the following remedial kits should also be installed:
None
ECO KIT SUMMARY:
An ECO kit exists for MIME on OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-1H1.
This kit addresses the following problems:
PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VMS721H1_MIME-V0100 KIT
o Memory corruption occurred when using the OpenVMS MIME utility
as evident when repeatedly opening and closing UUencoded
files.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o When composing a simple, single-part MIME text message with no
attachments, the READ command would display properly until the
file was saved, closed, and re-opened for read. Then, extra
headers for a text attachment would appear in the MIME header
area, which resulted in an error:
%MIME-E-OPNFILERR, error opening file
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o When using MIME to compose messages, the resulting MIME file
may not have its MIME message Boundary parameter string
properly quoted. The string is part of the 'Content-Type:'
multipart-mixed header field. Consequently, the MIME message
may not be read correctly.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o An ANALYZE/RMS error would occur if used on the zero allocated
block file that was created, but never written to, by
composing a MIME 'NEW' Message.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Attachments can be removed, but not saved for READ only MIME
messages.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o An ACCVIO can occur when MIME attempts to display the VIEWERR
error message. This occurs when a MIME file is opened for
which no viewer exists.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Multiple memory leaks occur when repeatably opening and
closing UUencoded files. This excess use of memory resources
may not be readily apparent to the user.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Extraneous files can be left behind by MIME, if the user
performs a QUIT command, or after prompting and answering 'no'
to a file save operation upon EXIT.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o The MIME command OPEN with the /NEW qualifier would fail.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o The MIME command OPEN would continue to parse for up to eight
files, if none were specified with the OPEN command. The
operation would usually fail with the following errors:
%RMS-E-FNF, file not found
%MIME-W-NOMSGOPEN, No currently active message
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Multiple error messages with the same error would be returned,
if the file sought to be opened was not found.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Informational messages may get overwritten when MIME exits
with the DCL (DIGITAL command language) prompt.
Images Affected: [SYSEXE]MIME.EXE
[SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
o Ensure that MIME$HELP.HLP files are consistent across all
streams. Remove the fold record in KESTREL_FT2 and
KESTREL_PLUS.
Images Affected: [SYSHLP]MIME$HELP.HLB
INSTALLATION NOTES:
No reboot is necessary after successful installation of the kit.
Install this kit with the POLYCENTER Software installation utility
by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the
DCL prompt:
PRODUCT INSTALL VMS721H1_MIME /SOURCE=[location of Kit]
The kit location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory that
contains the kit.
Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing
HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This patch can be found at any of these sites:
Colorado Site
Georgia Site
Files on this server are as follows:
dec-axpvms-vms721h1_mime-v0100--4.README
dec-axpvms-vms721h1_mime-v0100--4.CHKSUM
dec-axpvms-vms721h1_mime-v0100--4.pcsi-dcx_axpexe
vms721h1_mime-v0100.CVRLET_TXT
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