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

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Product Release History
Supported Releases
Supported Releases
The naming conventions for the different types of releases have been
changed slightly to clarify the type of release being discussed. The
terms used to describe or refer to the releases are:
Mainline Release A mainline release involves the recompilization and
reintegration of all software release components (FOS,
SLT, and SUBSYS tapes). The release number is
changed (for example, 5.0 or 5.5) and the update "UU"
field of the V.UU.FF is changed. There are two types of
mainline releases: Platform and Non-Platform.
Platform Release A platform release (previously also known as a
"core" release) is a subset of a mainline release.
Typically, the release number ends with a "0" such as
5.0. Platform releases are automatically distributed to all
customers with support contracts.
Non-Platform
Release A non-platform release (previously known as a "major"
release) is a subset of the mainline release. The release
number typically ends with a "5" such as 5.5.
Non-platform releases must be explicitly ordered by
customers.
Both platform and non-platform releases can be referred to as mainline
releases when not discussing distribution or extended support life.
The following matrix provides information on the supported
Commercial Systems MPE/iX mainline releases. It lists the currently
supported releases and the SPUs they are supported on. The matrix
also provides all known factory support termination dates. When a
mainline release becomes unsupported, the factory will not provide any
support services for that release. Online calls are not accepted and
patches are not created; customers are advised to roll to a supported
release.
• In general, HP will support the two most recent mainline releases.
• In order to facilitate customers moving to new releases, we will
support the oldest release for at least six months after the new
release ships. In other words, Release "N-2" will still be supported
for at least six months after Release "N" ships.
• The release of an Express Release or a Powerpatch on any particular
release does not extend its support life.