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 Volumes 1 and 2) |
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.