ECO NUMBER: VAXTTDR09_U2055 ----------- PRODUCT: OPENVMS VAX OPERATING SYSTEM 5.5-2 -------- UPDATED PRODUCT: OPENVMS VAX OPERATING SYSTEM 5.5-2 ---------------- APPRX BLCK SIZE: 148 ---------------- COVER LETTER 1 KIT NAME: VAXTTDR09_U2055 2 KIT DESCRIPTION: 2.1 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: OpenVMS VAX V5.5, V5.5-1, V5.5-2, V5.5-2H4 2.2 Kits superseded by this kit: VAXTTDR08_U2055 2.3 Files patched or replaced: o SYS$LOADABLE_IMAGES:TTDRIVER.EXE (new image) 3 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VAXTTDR09_U2055 KIT o Users are unable to use the third party package IRIS. This 3rd party code is a mid-driver, meaning it is between the terminal class driver and the port driver. The driver uses the IRP$W_BCNT field which is negative (FFFx), causing a fatal bugcheck (SSRVEXCEPT). 4 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VAXTTDR08_U2055 KIT o When using the DCL command SEARCH with the /HIGHLIGHT option, which is the default, the line does not wrap at the correct position on the terminal screen. 5 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VAXTTDR07_U2055 KIT o The time between de-assertion of modem signal DSR (data set ready) to the de-assertion of DTR (data terminal ready) was found to be greater than the recommended time of less than 2 seconds. -- COVER LETTER -- Page 2 25 October 1994 o The time between the de-assertion of CD (carrier detect) and DTR is greater than the 2 seconds recommended for modem control. 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Install this kit with the VMSINSTAL utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL VAXTTDR09_U2055 [location of the saveset] The saveset location may be a tape drive, or a disk directory that contains the kit saveset. System should be rebooted after successful installation of the kit. If you have other nodes in your VAXcluster, they should also be rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s). Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All Rights reserved. This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology of Digital Equipment Corporation. Possession, use, or copying of this software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.