Preface

Rational Rose v2002.05.20 for UNIX/Linux^® is a comprehensive, integrated programming environment that supports the development of complex software systems. These release notes contain information about last-minute changes to Rose and the Rose Add-Ins.

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Scope

These Rational Rose release notes provide:

• System and software requirements
• New features and enhancements
• Any defects fixed since the last release
• Current known defects and defect workarounds

The electronic versions of the release notes that were packaged with your software contain the most up-to-date information available at release time.

Updated versions of the release notes will periodically be posted on the World Wide Web. Please check the Rational Web site at http://www.rational.com/support/documentation/release/ to ensure that you are using the latest version of this document.

When you are ready to install Rational Rose, be sure to check the Web for the latest available downloads:

1 From http://www.rational.com, click Support.

2 Go to the Download Center and navigate to Rational Rose Upgrades and Patches.

Also remember to have the Administering Licenses manual available to provide all the information you need to complete your installation.

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Contacting Rational Technical Publications

To send feedback about documentation for Rational products, please send e-mail to techpubs@rational.com.

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Contacting Rational Technical Support

Contact Rational Customer Support if you have questions about installing, using, or maintaining this Rational Software product. The following table describes how to contact Rational Customer Support.

Your Location	Telephone	Fascimile	E-mail
North America	(800) 433-5444 (toll free) (408) 863-4000 Cupertino, CA	(781) 676-2460 Lexington, MA	support@rational.com
Europe, Middle East, Africa	+31 (0) 20-4546-202 Netherlands	+31 (0) 20-4545-201	support@europe.rational.com
Asia Pacific	+61-2-9419-0111 Australia	+61-2-9419-0123 Australia	support@apac.rational.com

For up-to-date contact numbers and addresses visit the support contacts web page at http://www.rational.com/support/contact.

Note: When you contact Rational Technical Support, please be prepared to supply the following information:

• Your name, telephone number, and company name
• Your computer's make and model
• Your operating system and version number
• Product release number and serial number
• Your case ID number (if you are following up on a previously-reported problem)

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Contacting Rational Licensing Technical Support

If you have questions about acquiring license keys for your Rational Software products, contact Rational Licensing Support as follows:

Your Location	Telephone	Facsimile	E-mail
Asia Pacific	+61-2-9419-0111	+61-2-9419-0123	license@apac.rational.com
Asia Pacific (Japan)	+61-2-9419-0111	+61-2-9419-0123	license@japan.rational.com
Asia Pacific (Korea)	+82-2-556-9420	+82-2-556-9426	license@apac.rational.com
Asia Pacific (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan)	+61-2-9419-0111	+61-2-9419-0123	license@china.rational.com
Europe Middle East Africa	+31 20 4546 200	+31 20 4546 202	license@europe.rational.com
North American (East Coast) South America	800-433-5444 (toll free)	781-676-2460	license@rational.com
North America (West Coast) Central America	800-433-5444 (toll free)	408-863-4001	license@rational.com