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SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY BULLETIN Distribution List For CDC CYBER 180/170/70L/6000 SAB No. xxx Oct 7, 1987 PLATO LESSON DELIVERY AND AUTHORING 1 PLATO COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY (PCD2) Under NOS 2 Levels 670, 678 and 688 (PLATO Release 40.1) A. ABSTRACT PLATO Lesson Delivery and Authoring 1 and PLATO Courseware Development and Delivery System (PCD2) have been updated to PLATO release level 40.1 to run under NOS 2.5.2 level 670, NOS 2.5.2 level 678, and NOS 2.5.3 level 688. This release includes support for the CDC CYBER 17X, 170-700 series systems and 170-800 and 180-800 series models 810, 815, 825, 830, 835, 840, 845, 850, 855, 860, 990. Depending upon the hardware mainframe, different product numbers will apply. Refer to page 2 of the Request for Software Product Update Materials form for appropriate product numbers. These products are available on NOS 2.5.2 level 670, NOS 2.5.2 level 678 and NOS 2.5.3 level 688. Therefore, ensure that the level you are ordering agrees with the NOS level you have ordered or are operating on. Keep in mind that the current NOS level of these applications may not always agree with the most current released NOS level.

B. DESCRIPTION OF RELEASE This release of PLATO Lesson Delivery and Authoring 1 and PLATO Courseware Development and Delivery System (PCD2) software includes corrective code. PLATO Lesson Delivery and Authoring 1 The added features and enhancements are:

1. New Features. a. Operations features. * Code has been added to all notes programs (general notes, personal notes, TERM-comments/pnotes) to anticipate the date ( 1 January 1989 ) when the notes datefield would have overflowed. This code will remain dormant until 1 January 1988, after which the following 'invisible' changes will occur: - general and personal notefiles created will have a new year-offset field to adjust the dates on notes. - any clean up operation (archive/delete/compress) on general and personal notes will incorporate the new year-offset and adjust the dates on existing notes. (after cleanup, notes with dates older than 1976 will display dates as "written before 1976" because of the limit on the maximum age of a note in a file. Dates on already archived notes will not be affected). *** NOTE *** Notefiles, once so modified on an R39.1 system will not display correct dates if shipped to a pre-R39.1 system. (ie: the internal format of dates is altered under R39.1, and pre-R39.1 systems wont be able to properly display the new date format). These changes are, for the most part, invisible in normal usage, with the exception of a new prompt which will appear every few years to indicate the clean up options need to be run on the file. * The modifications to dates in "notes" include a new message from "pnotes". If the pnote file has an old baseyear (value of > 15 years behind the current year), then no new pnotes can be stored, and notes will be rejected with a message of: Group cannot receive pnotes until cleanup is run. The cleanup option is in the group editor, "records". * An error in "link" which caused the link runner to loop endlessly has been corrected. The error condition ( any message with an invalid system name ) will write a 3rd line message giving the time the illegal note arrived. * A new option has been added to "ipedit" to permit sites to create their own "Welcome to PLATO" display. To implement such a customized display, select the "see/edit customized display" option (c) from the "'Welcome to PLATO' display" choice (e) on the main "ipedit" index. You will be jumped out to lesson "platouse". Select "userlogo". There is sample code in the block. There are numerous cautions, in =ipedit= and in block "read me" in "platouse". NOTE: If the code you create contains condense errors your system will NOT come up, and lesson =platouse= will have to be restored from your distribution tapes. * Procedure MFTCOPY was changed to avoid a conflict with the NOS 678 BLANK command. When copying a masterfile to tape, the tape VSN now defaults to "zzzzzmf". * A problem dealing with > 2M words of UEM at NOS level 678 and above was corrected. * Two serious problems with multi-executor systems were corrected -- the "lesson deleted" & "mastor dead" problems. These problems did NOT affect single- executor systems.

b. User features. * "mod(x,N)" which returns 0 to N-1 and "mod1(x,N)" which returns 1 to N were added to TERM-calc. * While editing the contents of a TUTOR block, the ANS key will now show the current filename in place of the "SPACE = xx" information. This feature is useful when jumping from file to file via the "J-stack" option. * A minor problem with lengthening instructor files (from the curriculum special options menu) is fixed. No data were lost, but it was necessary to exit the curriculum and re-enter it after lengthening. * An option has been added to the notesfile sequencer to permit transferring^ a sequence to another signon. The sequencer editing options are reached by pressing LAB from the main menu in "notes" ("N" from the Author Mode display). * The system download utility for PC's has been improved. To upgrade your Packager disks, go into =floppypc=, select the option to download a lesson, and download file "s0pcld4". You should download to a different filename, e.g. - "ns0pcld4". After the file has been received, use the DOS "rename" command to change your disk copy of "s0pcld4" to "os0pcld4"; then copy "ns0pcld4" to "s0pcld4". Download times may be decreased by as much as 65% at 1200 bps.

C. PUBLICATIONS Publications shown in Table 1 contain information pertaining to this release or have been revised since the last release.

D. CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS This section describes the software and hardware products required by the PLATO products. This information should be used to ensure that the correct operational environment for PLATO is available. Each PLATO release is listed below with its requirements. PLATO - OPERATING SYSTEM / HARDWARE DEPENDENCY ------------------------------------------------------------------ : PLATO Release : R36 : R37 : R38 : R39 : R40 ------------------------------------------------------------------ : : : : : : : : OPERATING SYSTEM LEVEL : : : : : : : : : : : : : : NOS 2.4.1 - 630 : X : : : : : : NOS 2.4.2 - 642 : X : X : : : : : NOS 2.4.3 - 647 : X : X : X : : : : NOS 2.5.1 - 664 : : X : X : X : : : NOS 2.5.2 - 670 : : : X : X : X : : NOS 2.5.2 - 678 : : : : X : X : : NOS 2.5.3 - 688 : : : : : X : : : : : : : : ------------------------------------------------------------------ : : : : : : : : MAINFRAMES : : : : : : : : : : : : : : CYBER 17x : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 170-700 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-810 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-815 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-825 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-830 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-835 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-840 : : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-845 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-850 : : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-855 : X : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-860 : : X : X : X : X : : CYBER 180-865 : : : : : : : CYBER 180-875 : : : : : : : CYBER 180-990 : : : : X : X : : : : : : : : ------------------------------------------------------------------ : : : : : : : : DISK SUBSYSTEMS : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 7155-401/885-42 (DB) : : : : : : : 7165/895 (DC) : : : : : : : 7255/834 (DD) : X : X : X : X : X : : 887 (DF / DH) : : : : : : : 7255/836 (DG) : : X : X : X : X : : 7x5x/844-21 (DI) : X : X : X : X : X : : 7x5x/844-41/-44 (DJ) : X : X : X : X : X : : 7152/7154/844-21 (DK) : X : X : X : X : X : : 715x/844-41/-44 (DL) : X : X : X : X : X : : 7155/885 (DM / DQ) : X : X : X : X : X : : 819 (DV / DW) : : : : : : : : : : : : : ------------------------------------------------------------------

E. ORDERING INFORMATION These update materials are now available and may be ordered by contacting a Control Data sales representative. Licensed software products and update materials are available only to customers who have entered into a contractual agreement with Control Data for the use of these products. 1. Customers licensed for the use of this application product who have also selected Support Service may order this update at this time. 2. In addition, update materials may be available for some application products for which Support Service is not offered. Customers licensed for these products should include them on the Request for Software Product Update Materials for and the update materials will be sent without additional charge, provided Customers have purchased a paid up license agreement. 3. Customers not currently licensed for these application products who place new orders through their sales representative at this time, should specify the desired level in their order. New software orders must be covered by a license agreement which lists each product explicitly. 4. Current users, see the attached form titled Request for Software Product Update Materials. Information for completing this for is contained in the following paragraphs and table 2. Page 1 of the Request for Software Product Update Materials form requires identification of the SYSTEM TYPE/MODEL, MAINFRAME SERIAL NUMBER, and selection of media type. a. SYSTEM TYPE/MODEL refers to the mainframe; for example, CDC 171, 720, 825, or CDC 170-845. b. MAINFRAME SERIAL NUMBER: for example, 102, 241, 670. c. MEDIA DESIRED: It is not necessary to complete this entry. Media is available only on 9 track magnetic tape at 1600 cpi. Page 2 of the Request for Software Product Update Materials form requires the UPDATE RELEASE LEVEL DESIRED, LEVEL CURRENTLY AT SITE, and identification of the MAINFRAME/PRODUCT NUMBER. a. UPDATE RELEASE LEVEL DESIRED is found in table 2 under Nominal Release Level Identifier. b. UPDATE/RELEASE LEVEL CURRENTLY AT SITE refers to the level of release materials already being used or the latest level previously shipped to the site; this information will enable Software Manufacturing and Distribution to determine exactly what materials to ship to bring the software product up to the desired code/release level. c. Circle the product number under the appropriate mainframe to complete the order.

TABLE 1. PUBLICATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS RELEASE ----------------------------------------------------------- : : :Complete: : : : : Pub. : Manual : Latest :Order: : Publication name : Number : Price :Publication:From : :---------------------------------------------------------: : : : : : : : Operations Guide :SMD131711: $ : Manual : SMD : : : : : : : : Installation Guide :SMD131712: $ : Manual : SMD : : : : : : : : Configuration Hdbk :SMD131713: $ : Manual : SMD : : : : : : : : User's Guide :97405900 : $ : Manual : LDS : : : : : : : :---------------------------------------------------------: : : : NOTES: : : : : 1. Prices include shipping and handling charges and : : are subject to change without notice. These : : documents may only be ordered by customers licensed : : for the corresponding products. : : : : 2. Prices listed apply only to customers in the : : continental United States of America. Document : : prices for other customers are established by local : : agreements and must be obtained from the local sales: : office. International orders for documentation : : should be processed through the Control Data country: : sales office or documentation librarian. : : : : 3. LDS: Control Data Corporation : : Literature Distribution Services : : World Distribution Center : : 308 North Dale Street : : St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 : : : : SMD: Control Data Corporation : : Software Manufacturing and Distribution : : ARH230 : : 4201 North Lexington Avenue : : St. Paul, Minnesota 55126-6198 : -----------------------------------------------------------

TABLE 2. PRODUCT SUMMARY ------------------------------------------------------------ : : Nominal**: Level : : : : : Release : Latest : : : : : Level : Avail : PLATO :New : : Product Name* :Identifier: Media :Release:Feat: :----------------------------------------------------------: : : : : : : : PLATO Lesson Delivery : : : : : : and Authoring 1 Under : : : : : : NOS 2 Level 670 : 670A : 670A : 40.1 :Yes : : : : : : : : PLATO Lesson Delivery : : : : : : and Authoring 1 Under : : : : : : NOS 2 Level 678 : 678D : 678D : 40.1 :Yes : : : : : : : : PLATO Lesson Delivery : : : : : : and Authoring 1 Under : : : : : : NOS 2 Level 688 : 688A : 688A : 40.1 :Yes : : : : : : : : PLATO Courseware : : : : : : Development and : : : : : : Delivery System (PCD2): : : : : : Under NOS 2 Level 670 : 670A : 670A : 40.1 :No : : : : : : : : PLATO Courseware : : : : : : Development and : : : : : : Delivery System (PCD2): : : : : : Under NOS 2 Level 678 : 678D : 678D : 40.1 :No : : : : : : : : PLATO Courseware : : : : : : Development and : : : : : : Delivery System (PCD2): : : : : : Under NOS 2 Level 688 : 688A : 688A : 40.1 :No : : : : : : : :----------------------------------------------------------: : *Refer to page 2 of the Request for Software Product : : Update Materials form for applicable product numbers. : : Contact your Control Data sales representative to : : ensure correct product number for appropriate : : mainframe. : : : : **This column indicates the latest release at which code : : and/or documentation changes have been made for each : : product shown. : ------------------------------------------------------------

REQUEST FOR SOFTWARE PRODUCT UPDATE MATERIALS (Con PAGE 2 CDC C -------------------------------------------------- : :: : : :: : : :: : : PRODUCT NAME :: : : :: : : ::UPDATE RELEASE LEVEL: : :: ::Currently: : :: Desired :: At Site : :------------------------------------------------- : :: :: : : PLATO Lesson Delivery :: :: : : and Authoring 1 :: :: : : :: :: : : PLATO Courseware :: :: : : Development and :: :: : : Delivery System (PCD2) :: :: : : :: :: : -------------------------------------------------- CDC CYBE -------------------------------------------------- : :: : : :: : : :: : : :: : : PRODUCT NAME :: : : ::UPDATE RELEASE LEVEL: : :: ::Currently: : :: Desired :: At Site : :------------------------------------------------- : :: :: : : PLATO Lesson Delivery :: :: : : and Authoring 1 :: :: : : :: :: : : PLATO Courseware :: :: : : Development and :: :: : : Delivery System (PCD2) :: :: : : :: :: : --------------------------------------------------

td) YBER 170-700, 170-800 AND 180-8 ------------------------------- : : : : : : : 720 : 730 : 740 : 750 : 760 : :------------------------------ : :D720 :D730 :D740 :D750 :D760 : :H720 :H730 :H740 :H750 :H760 : :D720E:D730E:D740E:D750E:D760E: :H720E:H730E:H740E:H750E:H760E: ------------------------------- : : : : : : : : : : : : :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 : : : : : : : ------------------------------- R 17X SERIES MAINFRAMES ------------------------------------------- : : : : : 175 : 175 : 175 : : 171 : 172 : 173 : 174 :-100 :-200 :-300 : :-----------------------------------------: : PRODUCT NUMBER : :D521 :D521 :D521 :D521 :D521 :D521 :D521 : :H521 :H521 :H521 :H521 :H521 :H521 :H521 : :D521E:H521E:D521E:D521E:D521E:D521E:D521E: :H521E:H521E:H521E:H521E:H521E:H521E:H521E: ------------------------------------------: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-631 :-632 :-633 :-634 :-635 :-636 :-637 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-641 :-642 :-643 :-644 :-645 :-646 :-647 : : : : : : : : : -------------------------------------------

00 SERIES MAINFRAMES ------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : : : : : : : : : 810 : 815 : 825 : 830 : 835 : 840 : 845 : 850 : 855 : 860 : 990 : ------------------------------------------------------------------: PRODUCT NUMBER : :D810 :D815 :D825 :D830 :D835 :D840 :D845 :D850 :D855 :D860 :D990 : :H810 :H815 :H825 :H830 :H835 :H840 :H845 :H850 :H855 :H860 :H990 : :D810E:D815E:D825E:D830E:D835E:D840E:D845E:D850E:D855E:D860E:D990E: :H810E:H815E:H825E:H830E:H835E:H840E:H845E:H850E:H855E:H860E:H990E: ------------------------------------------------------------------: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 :-303 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 :-304 : : : : : : : : : : : : : -------------------------------------------------------------------

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