Hewlett-Packard recently introduced HP Instant Information,
a new way of delivering learning products on CD-ROM that gives you
easier access to multiple HP support documents. Instant Information
on CD-Rom replaces HP LaserROM as the viewing mechanism for documentation.
With Instant Information, Hewlett-Packard has created a delivery
system that better meets the current needs of customers. At the
same time, we're establishing an infrastructure to meet future demand.
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Starting with MPE/iX 6.0, documentation will be written in
FrameMaker+SGML, then published and stored on Instant Information.
This uses SGML instead of HP's proprietary HP Tag format. Instant
Information reduces costs and employs off-the-shelf, standards-based
software for viewing on PCs.
Using HP Instant Information, you can look at a book's table
of contents or index and, with a mouse click, jump to a specific
topic. You can search multiple manuals and documents quickly for
matching key words. Users no longer will have to rely on paper manuals.
Access to HP support information will be easier and more efficient.
With the new browser, you can view both document text and
the table of contents in the same window. You will find an improved
collection structure. Collections now will be based on specific
products (such as NS3000/iX) rather than on hardware platforms,
which was the base used by HP LaserROM bookshelves.
Another significant improvement is the advanced printing functionality
of HP Instant Information. One or more chapters, or entire books
can be printed with page numbers. Also, proportional fonts, graphics,
and tables can be printed as postscript-quality.
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The release of HP Instant Information represents the critical
first step of converting all necessary documents. With 6.0 many
documents will also be available on the world wide web:http:/www.docs.hp.com. These new delivery media will
dramatically change the way our learning community accesses technical
information.
The first release of HP Instant Information for MPE/iX will
include the most critical MPE/iX learning products. Books for which
no revisions are planned will remain on the HP LaserROM (archive
copy provided with Release MPE/iX 6.0) and will not be converted
to HP Instant Information.
You can subscribe to HP Instant Information through your support
contact or by purchasing a stand-alone subscription. Customers who
currently receive documentation updates on HP LaserROM for MPE/iX
automatically, will receive HP's new Instant Information when they
upgrade to MPE/iX 6.0.
