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* IBM Open XL C/C++ for Linux on Power 17.1.1
* Runtime Environment Component 
* 5765-J20; 5725-C73
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This README file contains information about the Runtime Environment 
Component for use with applications developed using the IBM® Open XL C/C++
for Linux® on Power® 17.1.1 compiler.

Terms and conditions 
====================
By downloading, installing, copying, accessing, or using this software you 
agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the License Agreement. Review 
the License Agreement and License Information documents before proceeding 
with the download and install.


System Prerequisites
====================
o Operating system:
  Linux distributions that run on Power servers:
  -  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.4, 8.6, 9.0
  -  Ubuntu Server 20.04, 22.04
  -  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP3
  
o Hardware: 
  You can use any of the IBM Power servers that support the above Linux
  distributions. For a complete list of the supported servers, see IBM Power
  servers (https://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/power). 
 

Installation instructions
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Note: The "addons" tarball includes:
     - the static libraries for linking object code without a compiler
     - optional developer tools

To install this software, complete the following steps: 

1. Download and extract the packages. For example:

   tar -zxvf <filename>.tar.gz

2. Install the packages using the following command:
   
   ./install

Note: The packages can also be installed using apt-get, yum, and zypper.
      See http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21688903
      for details.

Uninstallation instructions
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  Uninstall the "addons" packages by running:

    On SLES and RHEL:
    rpm -e libopenxlc-devel.17.1.1 openxlc-tools.17.1.1
  
    On Ubuntu:
    dpkg -P libopenxlc-devel.17.1.1 openxlc-tools.17.1.1
  

In cases where a package is required by other installed packages, that 
package might not uninstall.


Note:
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The IBM Open XL C/C++ for Linux on Power 17.1.1, Runtime Environment
Component is not supported as a stand-alone software product. If you
suspect a problem with the Runtime Environment Component while using
it with a third-party application, contact your application provider
for support. Full support (installation, defect support and general
questions) for the Runtime Environment Component is available with
the software subscription and support agreement for the IBM Open XL
C/C++ for Linux on Power compilers. A suitable test case is required
for defect support. 


Providing feedback
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