The dollar sign is used to indicate the DCL prompt. This prompt may be different on your system. In procedures, a key name is shown enclosed to indicate that you press a key on a keyboard. . . . A vertical ellipsis in an example indicates that information not directly related to the example has been omitted. A horizontal ellipsis indicates that you can enter additional parameters, values, or information.
Square brackets indicates that the enclosed item is optional.
This chapter discusses the preparations and requirements necessary for installing Compaq C for OpenVMS Alpha Systems. This guide applies to Version 6.2 of Compaq C for OpenVMS Alpha Systems and all subsequent maintenance releases up to the next release of the product that includes an updated installation guide. Be sure to verify the contents of your kit with this information. If your kit is damaged or if you find that parts of it are missing, contact your Compaq representative. Compaq C provides online release notes.