MPE/iX Quick Reference Guide (32650-90881)

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Preface
MPE/iX, Multiprogramming Executive with Integrated POSIX, is the latest in a series of
forward-compatible operating systems for the HP 3000 line of computers.
In HP documentation and in talking with HP 3000 users, you will encounter references to
MPE XL, the direct predecessor of MPE/iX. MPE/iX is a superset of MPE XL. All programs
written for MPE XL will run without change under MPE/iX. You can continue to use MPE
XL system documentation, although it may not refer to features added to the operating
system to support POSIX (for example, hierarchical directories).
Finally, you may encounter references to MPE V, which is the operating system for HP
3000s, not based on the PA-RISC architecture. MPE V software can be run on the PA-RISC
(Series 900) HP 3000s in what is known as compatibility mode.
The MPE/iX Quick Reference Guide offers a synopsis of the MPE/iX operating system and
its major subsystems. Each chapter corresponds to a manual in the MPE/iX set. The table
below lists the chapters in order and the corresponding MPE/iX manuals.
Chapter Manual
Commands
MPE/iX Commands Reference Manual
Utilities MPE/iX Utilities Manual
Intrinsics MPE/iX Intrinsics Reference Manual
FCOPY FCOPY Reference Manual
SORT-MERGE SORT-MERGE/XL General User's Guide
System Debug MPE/iX System Debug Reference Manual
File System Using the 900 Series HP 3000: Fundamental Skills
Using the 900 Series HP 3000: Advanced Skills
Commands, intrinsics, and utility descriptions are in alphabetical order within the
chapters. Each of the chapters shows syntax for commands and functions. Some chapters
include examples; user input is underlined.
Use the Table of Contents to look up information within the sections.