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From: John McMahon - NASA GSFC ADFTO - 301-286-2045 <FASTEDDY@dftnic.GSFC.NASA.GOV>
Subject: Re: POSIX-compliant VMS
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>>> I have been asked to get the status of the POSIX-compliant VMS. I have heard
>>> rumors for the last few months, as I am sure many of you have. I did not get
>>> around to any of the likely sessions at DECUS, though. Does anyone know the
>>> status of this and whether DEC is likely to offer it anytime soon?

I attended one session at DECUS on POSIX compliant VMS (It may have been the
only one).  What I seem to recall from it (I don't have the notebook readily
available) was the following:

	DEC is interested, and plans to support the approved POSIX standards.
	DEC has developed a prototype of a "parallel" POSIX, where the POSIX 
	 layers and the VMS layers are both available (and can work together).
	 POSIX will operate parallel to VMS, not as layers on top of it.
	The product name will be VIP - VMS Integrated POSIX.

Note I didn't mention any ship dates, etc.  One of the DEC managers at the
session was quick to point out that what they have is a prototype, not a coming
product (yet).

I would classify it as "no longer a rumor", there will be VMS POSIX at some
point.  Just don't expect the SPD in the mail tomorrow...

Regards,
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