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Other exceptions include applications compiled using POWER2 or<br />

PowerPC-specific compiler options that run on models other than POWER2 or<br />

PowerPC.<br />

Any program designed to run in all environments, that is, POWER, POWER2 and<br />

PowerPC (601 and above), must be compiled using the common mode option of<br />

the compiler. Programs compiled to exploit POWER2 technology must be run on<br />

POWER2-based processors. Programs compiled to exploit PowerPC-based<br />

technology must be run on PowerPC-based processors. Existing code does not<br />

need to be recompiled to run.<br />

Note: Applications created on a system using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 may not function<br />

properly on a system using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 3.<br />

For these statements to apply, applications must have been created using the<br />

<strong>AIX</strong> shared libraries.<br />

2.1.4 Client/Server Application Compatibility<br />

An RS/6000 system using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 3 Release 2 or greater can operate as a<br />

server system for client machines using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 with the following<br />

exceptions:<br />

• Service of <strong>Version</strong> 4 diskless/dataless machines<br />

• Network install of <strong>Version</strong> 4 clients<br />

• Service SNA or X.25 to <strong>Version</strong> 4 clients<br />

• Service HCON to <strong>Version</strong> 4 clients<br />

• Service CGE extensions of PEX and PEX-PHIGS<br />

• Use of <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 client install formats<br />

An <strong>AIX</strong> system using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 may operate as a server system for client<br />

machines using <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 3 Release 2 or greater as long as the proper<br />

compatibility options are installed. All statements about binary compatibility apply<br />

in this case. <strong>Version</strong> 4 applications may not execute properly on <strong>Version</strong> 3<br />

systems using remote network mounts of file systems.<br />

In both cases, minor administrative changes must be made to the <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 3<br />

systems to support the new <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 LFT terminal type.<br />

2.1.5 IBM Licensed Program Products Compatibility<br />

There are hundreds of Licensed Program Products (LPP) available for <strong>AIX</strong><br />

<strong>Version</strong> 4. IBM LPPs currently sold for <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 Release 1 or Release 2 will<br />

operate without change on <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 Release 3 with certain exceptions, such<br />

as newer versions or releases of a product being available. For information about<br />

a specific LPP, the <strong>AIX</strong> <strong>Version</strong> 4 IBM Licensed Program Products RoadMap can<br />

be found at the following URL.<br />

http://www.rs6000.ibm.com/software/Apps/LPPmap.html<br />

This document contains information about latest LPP version levels, support, and<br />

<strong>AIX</strong> release compatibility.<br />

<strong>AIX</strong> Kernel Enhancements 15

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