Re: Forms 4.0 for Macintosh

From: Doug Bitting <dbitting_at_squid.us.oracle.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 1994 22:09:07 GMT
Message-ID: <DBITTING.94Mar7140907_at_squid.us.oracle.com>

>>>>> On Mon, 7 Mar 1994 20:46:54 GMT, dbitting_at_squid.us.oracle.com

  MB> - What components are needed? Our server (7) runs on a Solaris
  MB> 2.3. I have a version of SQL*Net for Macintosh which dates of
  MB> 1991. I suppose this is not compatible with SQL*Net V2 on the unix
  MB> machine. What's the current state of SQL*Net for Macintosh? Is it
  MB> a control panel or an extension?  (I suppose it operates on top of
  MB> MacTCP)

  DB> Yes, you need access to a v7 database, which means you need
  DB> SQL*Net for the Macintosh.  SQL*Net TCP/IP for the Macintosh is a
  DB> driver which loads itself into the application heap when used.  It

  DB> does rely on underlying TCP/IP drivers such as MacTCP (by Apple)   DB> or TCPort (by Novell).

  DB> No SQL*Net v1 will work against v2.  Currently SQL*Net v2 for the
  DB> Macintosh is not in Production.  It should be in Production pretty
  DB> soon, however.  You can call your sales rep for more information
  DB> regarding the beta program, if you want.

I should clarify: SQL*Net v1 will not work if you try to connect to a v2 listener.

Regards,
--Doug

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Doug Bitting
Oracle Worldwide Technical Support
Apple Desktop Products Group

Received on Mon Mar 07 1994 - 23:09:07 CET