DEC's manuals are verbose, but they generally contain everything you need to know, once you figure out how to locate it within the numerous binders. But, if you want information in a form more suitable for casual reading, it is possible to books about products of Digital Equipment Corporation by telephone from DECdirect. The specifics: \The Beginner's Guide to VMS/ by Ronald M. Sawey and Troy T. Stokes 1992, softbound, 400 pp. $27.95. order number EY-F589E-DP-CJF \The VMS User's Guide/ by James F. Peters and Patrick J. Holmay 1990, softbound, 304 pp. $29.95 order number EY-6739E-DP-CJF How to contact DECdirect: Within the 48-state area, call 1-800/DIGITAL to order by voice. Where 800 service does not work, dial +1 603/884-6660. The Electronic Store modem number is 1-800-234-1998. The FAX number is 1-800/234-2298. For hearing-impaired TDD calls; use the 1-800/DIGITAL number; after the call is answered, send a DTMF "9" (press 9 on a Touch Tone keypad) and then commence TDD transmission. If all else fails, the physical mailing address for such orders is Digital Equipment Corporation P.O. Box CS-2008 Nashua, NH 03061-2008 USA Visa and Mastercard are accepted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A source of independently produced books on DEC subjects is CBM Books 101 Witmer Road P.O. Box 446 Horsham, PA 19044 voice: +1 215/957-4265 fax: +1 215/957-1050 e-mail: 76702.1565@compuserve.com Popular titles include: \Learning the VMS Operating System/ by David W. Bynon and Terry C. Shannon ISBN 1-878956-05-1, softcover, (3rd ed.), 316 pp. $35 \Mastering the VMS Operating System/ by David W. Bynon ISBN 1-9614729-7-9, softcover, 466 pp. $40 \The Hitchhikers Guide to VMS/ by Bruce Ellis ISBN 1-878956-00-0, softcover, 236 pp. $35 \VMS Advanced Device Driver Techniques/ by Jamie E. Hanrahan and Lee Leahy ISBN 1-9614729-5-2, softcover, 348 pp. $60 Again, Visa and Mastercard accepted, plus American Express. Article 2387 of vmsnet.internals: Path: cs.utk.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!swrinde!network.ucsd.edu!news.cerf.net!crash!cmkrnl!jeh From: jeh@cmkrnl.com Newsgroups: vmsnet.alpha,vmsnet.internals,comp.os.vms Subject: Recent "VMS internals" books from Digital Press Message-ID: <1993May5.102634.1946@cmkrnl.com> Date: 5 May 93 10:26:34 PDT References: <1993Apr29.164333.1909@cmkrnl.com> <1993May1.125020.1916@cmkrnl.com> Organization: Kernel Mode Systems, San Diego, CA Lines: 40 Xref: cs.utk.edu vmsnet.internals:2387 comp.os.vms:64955 Since I mentioned it a few people have written to ask for the DEC order number for _VAXcluster Principles_. Here's the info from the E-store: AUTHOR: Roy G. Davis TITLE: VAXcluster Principles PUBLICATION DATE: 5/93 COPYRIGHT DATE: 1993 ORDER NUMBER: EY-M740E-DP COVER: softbound TRIM SIZE: 7 x 9" PAGES: Approximately 600 ILLUSTRATIONS/TABLES: Yes, approximately 100 PREFACE: Yes INDEX: Yes The blurb on the e-store says The presentation provides what is essentially a "VAXcluster Internals, Data Structures, and Configuration Guide." I have the preliminary edition that was available at Fall '92 DECUS, and I agree. It doesn't *quite* tell you, step by step, how to write a SYSAP. But it certainly provides information that is essential if you want to write one. If you need _VMS Internals and Data Structures_ then by definition you need this volume sitting next to it. fyi, my order is showing a ship date of June 14. The other recent offering you probably are interested in is Volume 3 of _VMS for Alpha Platforms Internals and Data Structures, Preliminary Edition_. EY-L466E-P3. Presumably volumes 1 and 2 are -P1 and -P2. My order for -P3 is showing a ship date of June 14; -P1 and -P2 are available now. --- Jamie Hanrahan, Kernel Mode Systems, San Diego CA drivers, internals, networks, applications, and training for VMS and Windows NT uucp 'g' protocol guru and release coordinator, VMSnet (DECUS uucp) W.G., and Chair, Programming and Internals Working Group, U.S. DECUS VMS Systems SIG Internet: jeh@cmkrnl.com Uucp: uunet!cmkrnl!jeh CIS: 74140,2055 Article 1717 of vmsnet.misc: Path: cs.utk.edu!darwin.sura.net!howland.reston.ans.net!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!swrinde!network.ucsd.edu!news.cerf.net!crash!cmkrnl!jeh From: jeh@cmkrnl.com Newsgroups: vmsnet.misc,comp.os.vms Subject: C-Kermit book from Digital Press Message-ID: <1993May5.105107.1947@cmkrnl.com> Date: 5 May 93 10:51:06 PDT Organization: Kernel Mode Systems, San Diego, CA Lines: 16 Xref: cs.utk.edu vmsnet.misc:1717 comp.os.vms:64956 As long as I'm plugging Digital Press books I ought to mention this one; it's of high interest to many VMS users: EY-J896E-DP USING C-KERMIT: Communication Software for UNIX, VMS, OS/2, AOS/VS, OS-9, Amiga, Atari ST Frank da Cruz and Christine M. Gianone This one is shipping now. Price is about $35. Contains a comprehensive "command reference", plus chapters on various C-Kermit versions for different platforms. --- Jamie Hanrahan, Kernel Mode Systems, San Diego CA drivers, internals, networks, applications, and training for VMS and Windows NT uucp 'g' protocol guru and release coordinator, VMSnet (DECUS uucp) W.G., and Chair, Programming and Internals Working Group, U.S. DECUS VMS Systems SIG Internet: jeh@cmkrnl.com Uucp: uunet!cmkrnl!jeh CIS: 74140,2055 Article 66529 of comp.os.vms: Path: cs.utk.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!darwin.sura.net!sgiblab!nec-gw!netkeeper!vivaldi!seas.smu.edu!mic!tachyon!wayne From: wayne@tachyon.com (Wayne Sewell) Newsgroups: comp.os.vms Subject: Re: Introduction to VMS Message-ID: <1993Jun4.225039.186@tachyon.com> Date: 4 Jun 93 22:50:39 CDT References: <930603145912.1d42@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu> Organization: Tachyon Software Consulting Lines: 90 In article <930603145912.1d42@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu>, DMILLER@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu (Prof. David Miller) writes: > dahlstro@vax.sonoma.edu writes ... > > I am looking for a short (not too technical) introduction to VMS. I have > had some experience with PCs but I seem to be floundering here. Can > anyone help. > > This is a rather extensive list of VAX/VMS books - sorry, I just don't know > where you are in the learning process. If you can tell me more, I can make a > better recommendation - there are lots more! > > > Introduction to VAX/VMS - for new users. > > Bynon, David W. and Terry C. Shannon, Introduction to VAX/VMS. Professional > Press > > Peters, James, F. and Patrick Holmay, The VMS User's Guide. Digital Press > > Sawey, Ronal M. and Troy T. Stokes, A Beginner's Guide to VAX/VMS Utilities > & Applications. Digital Press > > Wright, Michael. VAX-VMS Primer, Contemporary Publishing Co. > > > Advanced VAX/VMS Users. > > Anagnostopoulos, Paul, Writing Real Programs in DCL. Digital Press > > Bynon, David W., Mastering VMS. Professional Press > > > Introduction to VAX/VMS Internals > > Ellis, Bruce, The Hitchhikers Guide to VMS. Professional Press > > Levy, Henrey M. and Richard H. Eckhouse, Jr., Computer Programming and > Architecture - The VAX. Digital Press > > Miller, David Donald. VAX/VMS Operating System Concepts. Digital Press > Sewell, Wayne. Inside VMS: The System Manager's and System Programmer's Guide to VMS Internals. Van Nostrand Reinhold. > > Advanced VAX/VMS Internals > > Goldenberg, Ruth. VAX/VMS Internals and Data Structures. Digital Press > > Leahy, Lee and Jamie Hanrahan, VMS Advanced Device Driver Techniques. > Professional Press > > McCoy, Kirby, VMS Files System Internals. Digital Press > > > Addresses > > Contemporary Publishing Co. > 508 St. Mary's Streen > Raleigh NC 27605 > Ph: 919-821-4566 > > Digital Press > (Call DEC Direct or 1-800-DIGITAL) > > Professional Press Inc. > 101 Witmer Road > PO Box 446 > Horsham, PA 19044-0446 > Ph: 215-957-4265 > FAX: 215-957-1050 > /-------------------\ > Dave. || /\ * || > || / \ /\ || > DMILLER@VAX1.Bemidji.MSUS.EDU || /_ _\ \ || > or || / \ _\ || > DMILLER%BSU.DECNET@MSUS1.BITNET || /__________\___\ || > || || || || > Bemidji (Minn.) State University \------|| -------/ -- ============================================================================== Wayne Sewell |INET: wayne@tachyon.com Tachyon Software Consulting |UUCP: uupsi!uupsi6!tachyon!wayne P. O. Box 550937, Dallas TX 75355-0937 |Voice: (214)-553-9760, Fax: -553-0077 ============================================================================== The Beatles: "Hey, Bungalo Bill, what did ya kill, Bungalo Bill?"