Burroughs So 088 got 208 on, 0 — sot oo 30S ne wes 1 ° oye ya! we Oe yi" roo Distbution Code SE Pricod item 1170087 Printed in USA. April 1986Burroughs cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information or software material, including direct, indirect, special or consequential damages. ‘There are no warranties extended or granted by this document or software material. You should be very careful to ensure that the use of this software material and/or information complies with the laws, rules, and regulations of the jurisdictions with respect to which it is used. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions may be issued to advise of such changes and/or additions. Comments or suggestions regarding this document should be submitted on a Field Communication Form (FCF) with che Class specified as "2" (system Software), the Type specified as "1" (F.T-R.), and the Product specified as the seven-digit form number of the manual (for example, "1170057").‘ABOUT THIS MANUAL Welcome to A Series systems! Whether you have already acquired or are considering acquiring an A Series system, Burroughs wants you to understand all the many advantages and features of these systems. Burroughs A Series systems offer a complete environment to meet your information management needs, an environment that provides for information processing, control, and accessibility. You should be aware of what {s available in this environment in order to tailor a system for your specific uses and to achieve maximum productivity. To help you become aware of what you need to know, Burroughs has produced the “Introduction to A Series Systems." This is the manual to read first. It presents an overview of A Series systems and acts as a central source of information for the systems. Because this manual covers so many individual subjects, it is not Possible to discuss each one in depth. You can find more information in the sources mentioned in the text and in the A Series manuals published by Burroughs. The “Where to Find More Information" section describes the documentation available and how to order it. WHO SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL If you are a new A Series system customer, are considering acquiring a system, or just want a general introduction to A Series systems, then you should read this manual. In addition, because the A Series systems are functionally compatible with the B 5000/B 6000/B 7000 computer systems, anyone wanting an introduction to those systems should read this manual. You do not need any prior knowledge of Burroughs systems to understand the information in the manual, but you should have a basic grasp of elementary computer concepts. Each section of the manual addresses a specific audience, and the presentation of the material in sone sections assumes that you have read prior sections. The following paragraphs explain more about the use of the manual.