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NEWS JUNE 7, 1999
INNOVATION DATA PROCESSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

StorageTek ExHPDM

Program FDR and FDRDSF at version 5.3L31 or higher support ExHPDM, a software product from StorageTek which combines multiple FDR output files into one tape file, maximizing tape utilization and efficiency. To invoke ExHPDM, add a SUBSYS=operand to a TAPE DD statement in a FDR or FDRDSF step. See ExHPDM documentation for the proper SUBSYS= parameters.

ABR considerations for Y2K compliance

This letter was sent to all ABR customers on May 25, 1999.

May 25, 1999

Dear ABR Customer:

We have previously sent notices to you on ABR and the changes required for Y2K compliance. As we move closer to the end of the year, we want to recap what the requirements are and to ask you to let us know what version of ABR you are currently using.

The current version of ABR is Version 5.3 L33. As of this date there are no fixes required related to ABR Versions 5.3 L31, L32 or L33 for Y2K compliance.

All ABR users must have installed Version 5.3 L20 or higher in advance of YR 2000.

If you are running ABR V5.3 levels 20 through 25, see the chart below to determine the Innovation fixes you must apply for Y2K compliance:

V 5.3 Level    20      21     22    23     24     25 
     PTF 
P-53.2023      X       X 
P-53.2047      X       X      X 
P-53.2086      X       X      X      X      X 
P-53.2099      X       X      X      X      X 
P-53.2114      X       X      X      X      X      X 

These fixes can be obtained by calling Innovation or by visiting our web site at www.innovationdp.fdr.com where you can register to use our FTP server and download the fixes.

To receive any Y2K related fixes or recommendations we strongly urge that you subscribe to our NEWS-VIA E-MAIL service by clicking here. This will be the method we will use to notify users of fixes or any special considerations that are Y2K related.

If you want Version 5.3 L33 shipped to you, please fax back a copy of this letter, call or e-mail your request to Innovation.

So we can provide you the best support please let us know what version you have currently installed.

_____Ship Version 5.3 L33     Current Version of ABR installed is_________

Version______Level_____