This release includes documentation for the Compaq C Version 6.4 compiler for Linux Alpha systems.

For summary information about the Compaq C CD-ROM contents, kit installation, invoking the compiler, known problems, compatibility with Tru64 UNIX and gcc compilers, see the README file.

For reference information about the Compaq C language, read the Language Reference Manual.

For a description of the program development environment for Compaq C on Linux Alpha, see the Programmer's Guide. This manual is based on the Compaq Tru64 UNIX Programmer's Guide, which describes the complete program development environment for Compaq C (and other supported languages) on Tru64 UNIX. For reference, most of the information specific to Tru64 UNIX has been retained in this manual and is clearly identified as such.