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In article <161@mtsbb.UUCP> lav@mtsbb.UUCP (L.A.VALLONE) writes:
>I am looking for some information on the various releases of
>system V as implemented on the AT&T computers (7300/3B1, 3B2).
[...]
>    4) what is AT&T Computer Systems Division's commitment to
>       maintain downwards compatibility in future releases of
>       Sys V.  What is the core set that should not change (e.g.
>       drivers, object formats, etc.).
>
>
>Lee Vallone		AT&T Information Systems	Merlin
>{... ihnp4, mtuxo}!mtsbb!lav

the reason i didnt replay by mail is that i am not sure of this, 
but i *AM* sure i will be corrected here:-).

i would assume that AT&T follows the SVID (System V Interface
Definition) for all these systems. i have not seen anything here that
would indicate that they do not. i would think it would be safe to
assume anything included in that book ( which is available from ATT, 
if you decide to order it, make sure you are ordering the NEW edition.
i would give you the address, but i sent little blurb in to get 
the new edition. if you mail me, i will dig it out for you. the new
edition is suppose to be greatly expanded. so much so that it was
expanded to two volumes). 

i also remember that they said you nothing in the book would be
changed in the given future, except where noted, and that you would
get notice if any changes were in the works (through new editions?)
it also includes a section of directions systemV will be taking.

hope that helps. did i mess any of it up? i dont have it here to look
anything up . . . 

stev

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