Communicator 3000 MPE/iX Release 6.0 (Platform Software Release C.60.00) (30216-90269)

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Overview—MPE/iX Release 6.0 (C.60.00)
HP Instant Information for Delivery of Learning Products
HP Instant Information for Delivery of
Learning Products
Hewlett-Packard recently introduced HP Instant Information, a new
way of delivering learning products on CD-ROM that gives you easier
access to multiple HP support documents. Instant Information on
CD-Rom replaces HP LaserROM as the viewing mechanism for
documentation. With Instant Information, Hewlett-Packard has
created a delivery system that better meets the current needs of
customers. At the same time, we're establishing an infrastructure to
meet future demand.
Improved Searches, Printing and Collection
Starting with MPE/iX 6.0, documentation will be written in
FrameMaker+SGML, then published and stored on Instant
Information. This uses SGML instead of HP's proprietary HP Tag
format. Instant Information reduces costs and employs off-the-shelf,
standards-based software for viewing on PCs.
Using HP Instant Information, you can look at a book's table of
contents or index and, with a mouse click, jump to a specific topic. You
can search multiple manuals and documents quickly for matching key
words. Users no longer will have to rely on paper manuals. Access to
HP support information will be easier and more efficient.
With the new browser, you can view both document text and the table of
contents in the same window. You will find an improved collection
structure. Collections now will be based on specific products (such as
NS3000/iX) rather than on hardware platforms, which was the base
used by HP LaserROM bookshelves.
Another significant improvement is the advanced printing functionality
of HP Instant Information. One or more chapters, or entire books can be
printed with page numbers. Also, proportional fonts, graphics, and
tables can be printed as postscript-quality.
Documents Available on the World Wide Web
The release of HP Instant Information represents the critical first step
of converting all necessary documents. With 6.0 many documents will
also be available on the world wide web: http:/www.docs.hp.com. These
new delivery media will dramatically change the way our learning
community accesses technical information.