Release Notes for VSI C

This document provides release notes for the VSI C X7.4-726 compiler designed for OpenVMS x86-64 systems. It covers:

• Prerequisites: Minimum requirements including OpenVMS V9.2 "update 2" and specific DEBUG ECO packages.
• Installation: Instructions for using PRODUCT INSTALL.
• Technical Differences: Detailed notes on how the x86-64 compiler differs from the Itanium (I64) compiler, including specific unsupported pragmas (e.g., #pragma linkage_ia64), guidance on built-in functions, and the default IEEE floating-point format.
• Known Restrictions: A section detailing current limitations in the field test compiler, such as partial /OPTIMIZE support, long double data type issues, and debugger limitations.