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From: jbvb@VAX.FTP.COM (James Van Bokkelen)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc
Subject: Re: Excelan sockets & common interface to low-level drivers
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Date: 13 Apr 88 13:48:01 GMT
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1. The Excelan socket emulation requires the TCP/IP code that gets loaded
onto the board, and the loader, etc.  Last I knew, Excelan charged for this
code even when used without the Telnet and FTP they offer.  I believe that
the U-B NIU requires a similar load at startup time, and I would expect
U-B to charge for that code, too.

2. The Microsoft standard low-level interface for OS/2 is out, but not for
DOS, as far as I know.  I believe they will be different.

3. Our "Packet Driver Specification" revision is complete, and the number of
manufacturers that support it is up to four, with two more under development.
I didn't get any replies to my earlier question:  Should I post the new version
(about 25K formatted), or will availability via anonymous FTP work for everyone
who is interested?

James VanBokkelen
FTP Software Inc.