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From: "James_A._Gray.OsbuSouth"@XEROX.COM
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Subject: Re: Print command causes VAX to explode, film at eleven...
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Date: Mon, 27-Jul-87 21:29:22 EDT
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The problem with the /PAGES qualifier was introduced at VMS 4.5.  Most
sites are unaware of the problem due to another problem in the
installation of VMS 4.5.  A normal upgrade from 4.4 to 4.5 leaves the
updated SMBSRVSHR.EXE file (shared print symbiont code) in SYS$SYSTEM
instead of SYS$SHARE; this will be noticable by anyone trying to link
their own modified print symbiont.  Having talked to DEC support in
Colorado, they indicated that the problem has not been fixed in 4.6
(last field test update) nor is there a patch available.

In summary, DEC is aware of the problem, more than one SPR has been
submitted, it probably won't be fixed until 4.7.

	Jim