I've recently inherited a PC API -> ALLBASE project and was wondering if
someone could clarify this situation:
 
I'm looking at a copy of the Tutorial Workbook from Kriss Rant's presentation
at Interex '94 titled "Client-Server Business Solutions with HP Allbase/SQL and
Image/SQL" in which he discusses the ALLBASE PC API.  This workbook states that
one of the following sets of network software is required for PC clients
using TCP/IP access:
 
        HP PC ARPA and NS for MSDOS 2.1         or
        LAN WorkPlace                           or
        FTP PC TCP/IP                           or
        NetManage Chameleon                     or
        Microsoft                               or
        Walker Richer Quinn
 
 
However, the most recent version of the HP ALLBASE/SQL PC API User's Guide
states that only the following networking products can be used with TCP/IP:
 
        HP Network Services 2.1/MS-DOS or higher        or
        HP ARPA Services 2.1/MS-DOS or higher.
 
Has something changed (significantly) in the last year regarding which
network products are supported?  My management is under the impression they
can use their existing FTP PC/TCP licenses to access ALLBASE via PC API.  But
when I try to connect on a PC/TCP machine, I'm getting a socket error.  Do we
need to purchase HP NS & ARPA?  Or is this another instance of HP listing only
their products when any TCP/IP stack will do?
 
Any information would be welcome.  Thanks!
 
 
Ken Wolff
Database Adminstrator/Lockheed Martin
Denver, Colorado
 
 
P.S.  How can one take part in the C/S User's Group?