July 1999
This guide describes how to install, run, and manage the Compaq Parallel Virtual Machine (formerly DIGITAL Parallel Virtual Machine) (PVM) software.
Revision/Update Information: This version supersedes the manual issued in January 1999 for DIGITAL PVM Version 1.8
Operating System and Versions: Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly DIGITAL UNIX) Version 4.0A or higher
Software Version: Compaq PVM Version 1.9
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas
July 1999
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Compaq PVM is an implementation of the PVM Version 3.3.9 API. The original PVM kit includes the following copyright notice:
PVM version 3.3: Parallel Virtual Machine System, University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge TN. Emory University, Atlanta GA. Authors: A. L. Beguelin, J. J. Dongarra, G. A. Geist, W. C. Jiang, R. J. Manchek, B. K. Moore, and V. S. Sunderam. (C) 1992 All Rights Reserved.
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