> # About This Guide

> This guide explains how to install Compaq Fortran on an Alpha processor running the Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system. It also explains how to install Compaq Extended Math Library (CXML).

> Keep this guide with your distribution kit. You will need it to install maintenance updates or to reinstall Compaq Fortran for any reason.

> # Intended Audience

> This guide is intended for system administrators who install Compaq Fortran.

> # Associated Documentation

> See the Release Notes for information about the documentation available with Compaq Fortran. Also see Section 1.3, "Compaq Fortran Documentation" in this guide.

> For comprehensive information about the Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system, see the following Web site:

>     http://www.compaq.com/unix

> Also see Section 1.4, "Compaq Tru64 UNIX Documentation".

> # Compaq Fortran Web Site

> You can view the Compaq Fortran home page at:

>     http://www.compaq.com/fortran

> This Web site contains information about software update patch kits, example programs, and additional product information.

> To view information about a certain topic area, click the appropriate keyword in the left margin.

> There is also a Web site for CXML:

>     http://www.compaq.com/math

> # Sending Compaq Your Comments

> Compaq welcomes your comments on this or any other Compaq Fortran manual. You can send comments by e-mail to:

>     fortran@compaq.com

> If you have suggestions for improving particular sections or if you find any errors, please indicate the title, order number, and section numbers. Compaq also welcomes general comments.

> # Getting Help from Compaq

> If you have a customer support contract and have comments or questions about Compaq Fortran software, you can contact Compaq's Customer Support Center (CSC). For more information, see Section 4.4, "Reporting Problems to Compaq".