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From: jims@svcs1.UUCP (Jim Serwer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.novell
Subject: Re: Programming Novell API
Message-ID: <729@svcs1.UUCP>
Date: 1 May 91 21:31:19 GMT
References: <28326@uflorida.cis.ufl.EDU>
Organization: Silicon Valley Computer Society, Sunnyvale, CA
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In article <28326@uflorida.cis.ufl.EDU> jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) writes:
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>  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.

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>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