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.
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