The DECnet-RSX Release Notes document key technical information, including new features, product restrictions, documentation updates, and problem-reporting procedures for DECnet-11M-PLUS V4.0, DECnet-Micro/RSX V4.0, and DECnet-11M/S V4.3. Key topics include:
- New Features: Introduces LAT V5.1 application terminals, proxy access, extended access control field lengths, support for new communication devices (DHQ11, DELQA, DELUA), equal cost load splitting, and 802.3 support for DLX task-to-task LAN programming.
- Problem Reporting: Instructions for submitting Software Problem Reports (SPRs) for severe errors, including requirements for crash dumps and system states.
- Documentation Changes: Updates and corrections to existing manuals, specifically the Network Generation and Installation Guide and various guides for network management and user utilities.
- System Notes & Utilities: Detailed guidance on system tuning, LAT support, file transfer across different systems (VAX/VMS, RSTS, RT-11, etc.), and use of diagnostic utilities like CEDUMP.