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53.0. "packaging question" by MOSAIC::PRAETORIUS (VAX: Architecture For The 80's) Wed Feb 14 1990 13:13

(I realize this notesfile is for technical questions, but the other MCC
 notesfile seems to be moribund, so I'm cross posting this.  It seems likely
 that some of the people who follow this notesfile could provide a quick
 answer, having investigated the question for their own purposes.)

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     Will the MCC skeleton be shipped as part of VMS (so that a layered product
could write and ship their own A, F and/or PMs) or will it only be available
along with the A, F and PMs that are parts of products with MCC in the name?
Or will other layered products with generic management needs be able to
incorporate it?
								curious,

								    Robt. P.
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53.1It can be done.....TOOK::STRUTTColin StruttThu Feb 15 1990 02:159
    While no specific decisions or commitments have been made, it is
    technically feasible to ship an MCC skeleton (which we call the kernel)
    with VMS and for the MMs to be added by layered products.
    
    Right now, noone has expressed a desire to do this in a specific
    timeframe. Please contact Peter Savage at your convenience if you
    have such a need. We'd be happy to work with you.
    
    Colin
53.2still open for discussionENUF::GASSMANSat Feb 17 1990 07:2315
    Packaging has been the subject of many meetings, and while final
    choices appear to be far from decided, some basic beliefs are coming
    out.  There will be a very basic package, a replacement for NCP if you
    will.  There will be a package of DEC LAN AM's, which speaks DEC's
    proprietary protocols such as MOP and RBMS to handle FDDI, Bridges, and
    terminal servers.  There will be (over time as modules are available)
    packages of FM's to replace function in current DECmcc/SMS and EMS
    packages (current products).  The goal is to reduce the number of part
    numbers, since that is a hassle for both product managers and sales
    people.  Field input is still welcome, and should be placed here, or
    mentioned to the product manager (hakim dhilla).  Right now, the basic
    kernel is not looked at as an option for the first release or two, but
    does sound like a good idea.... 
    
    bill