Latest OpenSoftware Releases for x86

[reinhardtjh]

I'm not sure if this is where to put this, but the email that recently came out with the monthly release notices ("VMS Software Monthly Product Updates" of 27-JUL-2023) announced new versions of some software for Alpha, IA64 and x86. When I look in the SP I can see the x86 versions of the install packages, but some (LibMariaDB and OpenLDAP) are greyed out. When I look on the Open Source page for the item, it notes that there is an x86 version available, but no download links - just links for Alpha and IA64.

Can someone check into this and fix the SP availability?

Thank you.

[marty.stu]

Hi John,

The issue is fixed. Please check again.

VMS Service Portal Team

[reinhardtjh]

Yep. Looks good!

Thank you!

[reinhardtjh]

Just a heads up - The recently announced Software Update - "VMS921X_UPDATE-V0100" is marked inaccessible to me and I presume other CLP members in the Service Portal. If this is intentional, okay. If it was not, then hopefully someone can look into it.

[whcox53]

It is available for download now as of this morning (8/25).

bill

[reinhardtjh]

Thanks!

I got it.

And thanks to whoever fixed the listing.

[babydr]

@Whoever creates the the *UPDATE*.pdf files ,

Would we please bump the font up to a larger size &/or bolder ?

Being at 68 years , THe eyes really aren't upto reading small & light fonts .

AND Yes , Thank You ALL very much for the updates !-) .

Tia , JimL

[cct]

If you use the Acrobat reader, you can select to view at a larger font size. Most readers I have come across allow this

Chris

[babydr]

@CCT , Thank you for a work around . Tho (un?)fortunately I am a Linux user and prefer xpdf . There are probably other such tools that will allow the ability to increase font size or evev change the font weight . I'll have to search out those tools with such options .

Thank You Agn , JimL

[martin]

Definitely "fortunately". Normally I use the document reader which launches straight from Dolphin, and that certainly has the zoom option. I thought I'd install xpdf and have a look for you, there are at least four solutions to your problem:

• In the toolbar at the top are a large "+" and "-". They simply increase or decrease the size.
• To the right of the "+" is a drop down box with a percentage in it, select a higher percentage for a larger font.
• If working from the command line use the -z qualifier, for example: $ xpdf -z "150%" myfile.pdf
• For a permanent enlargement, set initialZoom in the configuration file.

HTH,
Martin