VMS Beginner's FAQ

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5. Where can I get a newer copy?

http://seqaxp.bio.caltech.edu/

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6. Can I give this to other users or post it on my server?

Yes. Please do put copies on local servers rather than just putting in links to our copy - it will distribute the load better.

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7. What conventions are used in this FAQ?

Mostly this is just text, however, when describing command lines, or how to use programs:

[]

indicates an optional parameter, qualifier, or value except where it indicates part of a directory specification or a UIC value.

{}

indicates a key name, ie {RETURN} means the return key on the keyboard.

$

indicates a command that is often found on OpenVMS systems, but is not part of the operating system.

Strong text

indicates what the computer wrote to the screen.

Regular text

indicates what the user is to type/has typed.

Emphasized text

indicates a comment - it should NOT appear on the command line!

It is understood that each command line is terminated by a single {RETURN} keystroke when entered interactively.

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Credits: Rich Lafferty
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Last update: $Date: 1999/05/18 16:16:23 $ -- Rich Lafferty