What the Binary Compatibility Packages Are

The Solaris^TM 8 and OpenWindows Binary Compatibility Packages are optional packages available with the Solaris 8 release. They allow existing SunOS 4.x applications, including OpenWindows applications, to run on the Solaris 8 release without modification or recompilation. It handles most binary interface discrepancies between the two releases transparently, providing an operating environment where SunOS 4.x applications can run properly.