jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) (05/01/91)
PLEASE RESPOND VIA E-MAIL: I am an MS-DOS developer who writes programs at night while working a regular day job. As you can probably imagine, I don't have that much in the way of money. However, I am intersted in programming for the Novell API. What I would like to know is: 1. Will it work with Borland C++? 2. What will it cost me to get all the necessary Novell tools? 3. Do the tools/libs include .DLLs for Windows? 4. Will I have to reformat my hard drive? 5. Will Novell run ALL MS-DOS software (including protected mode apps)? 6. Can Novell apps be written on a single PC? The MAjor-BBS by Galacticomm Software can emulate channels on a single PC. 7. Does Novell have a developers assistance program? Ie. training, support, etc.? Please respond by e-mail, Brian
jims@svcs1.UUCP (Jim Serwer) (05/02/91)
In article <28326@uflorida.cis.ufl.EDU> jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) writes: > <stuff deleted> > However, I am intersted in programming for the Novell >API. What I would like to know is: > >1. Will it work with Borland C++? >2. What will it cost me to get all the necessary Novell tools? The tools for 286 and 386 are different. I only have 286 development experience. I think the API library lists for about $295. I got 25% off from a discounter. >1. Will it work with Borland C++? Only know about 286. The NetWare API comes with 4 versions of library for Lattice, Turbo C 2.0, Watcom, and Microsoft. I use Borland C++ myself. Borland C++ is so Microsoft-compatible that I can link Borland-compiled code to the Microsoft version of the API library and it works. In fact I have one program that works when compiled by Borland C++ and does not work when compiled with MSC 5.1 (same souce file, same API library). Just use the "/n" or "-ln" Turbo Link option when you do this to prevent TLINK from looking for a MSC default library. <stuff deleted> >7. Does Novell have a developers assistance program? Ie. training, >support, etc.? Join CompuServer. Enter "GO NOVC". Lotsa questions about development get anserwed there. Jim Serwer PO Box 555 Cupertino, Calif 95015 408-296-4763