TIDBITS ------------------------------ TECHNICAL INFORMATION DATABASE ------------------------------ VOL. II ISSUE 4 JULY 1990 ------------------------------ This month's update of the Technical Information Database contains the following additional information. Novell's Corporate Product Information You will find the following additions to Novell's Corporate Product Information directory: Press Releases The new press releases in this update are listed below: o Novell Announces NetWare 386 v3.1 o Novell Introduces NetWare 386 Communication Product Line o Novell Announces Third-Party Communications Support for NetWare 386 Network Computing Environment o Novell Settles Copyright Infringement Dispute NUI Info Information on NUI's schedule of seminars and other events at NetWorld Dallas 1990 is included in Novell's Corporate Product Information directory this month. TIDBits The June issue of TIDBits has been added to this update. Quick Product List The Quick Product List, a complete listing of all Novell products and part numbers, is updated monthly. NetWire Patch Listings The NetWire Library Log, which contains names and descriptions of files on NetWire, has been updated. The libraries contain product enhancements, patches, fixes, shell drivers, and utilities. NetWire is located on CompuServe. More information on CompuServe is available by calling CompuServe at 800-848-8199 in the U.S. or Canada, 614-457-0802 outside the U.S. and asking for Representative #58. To find the latest information in the NetWire libraries, search on NOVA LIB 17. Contact Person Questions or problems concerning the TIDB? Please contact Barbara Young at 1-800-LANSWER. Novell Bulletins, IMSPs and Compatible Drivers You will find the following additions in this directory: PTFs Five Product Temporary Fixes (PTFs) are included in this update. o PTF 207 - NetWare SNA Gateway Link Failure Fix o PTF 208 - SNA Gateway Version 1.2 for Multi Protocol Adapter (Microchannel) Only o PTF 209 - NetWare Access Server v1.01 Fixes o PTF 210 - Frame Problems with NetWare SNA Gateway Versions 1.1 and 1.2 o PTF 211 - Free Alignment Error with NetWare SNA Gateway Version 1.2 PDS Bullets Issues of Novell's Professional Development Series (PDS) Bullets are included from November 1989 through March 1990. Bullets is designed to help to keep you up-to-date with tools used in writing NetWare applications. IMSP Test Bulletins Independent Manufacturer Support Program (IMSP) Test Bulletins have been added to this update, covering accessories, LAN adapters, printers, systems, and UPSs. OS/2 Requester Manual for NetWare v2.15 and Above The OS/2 Requester Manual for NetWare v2.15 and above is included in this update. This manual explains how to use the NetWare Requester for OS/2 with workstations running OS/2 v1.2. Seeing Double? Does your TextWare menu sometimes display each selection twice? This is a bug in TextWare which occurs on the network when you access the TIDB from the TextWare directory. Your search mapping to the TextWare directory and your set command should allow you to access TextWare from any drive on the network, so just stay out of the TextWare directory and the double menu will go away. Novell Technotes Some of the technotes included in this update discuss the subjects below: o New Model 70 and UPS Monitoring o Batch File Using NUL Operator o Print Queue Problems o Formatting ESDI Drives o LOGIN Changes from v1.73b to v2.10 o Abnormality with NetWare Access v1.01 o Features with NetWare 386 v3.1 o Map Disables Castoff o Desqview and Maproot o NetWare 386 Vrepair o Marketing Questions and Answers o DOS v4.00 Tree Command o ELS I v2.12 o Pserver VAP o Confix Patch o SNA Gateway New IPX o ELS I v2.12 Shell Generation o Work Around for Login Problem o NetWork Server Mode on Compaq o File Rights under NetWare 386 o AT Boards May Need Config o 386 Write-through Feature o XMS Shells Using Extended Memory o Rprinter and Windows 3.0 o DOS Dir Command on Network o NetWare 386 with 286 Bridges o Windows v3.0 Address Problem o Removable Drives o Shell v3.01 and Thomas Conrad o OS/2 Requester v1.2 o Cold Booting with Drives < 1024 Cylinders o Compaq 16/4 Mbs Token Ring Adapter o 3Com 3C523 TP Card o Two NetBIOS Problems o ELS NetWare SCSI Support o NetWare 386 and NE3200 Card o Task Mode Parameter in 3.01 Shell o Rprinter on PC/XT or 286 Machine Additional Hardware, LAN WorkPlace, and Macintosh Technotes have also been included in this update. Change of Address Has your mailing address changed, or do you need to have your TIDB updates mailed to someone other than the person listed on the mailing label? Please send a hard copy of the necessary changes to: Novell, Inc. Attn: Teresa Richards, MS A-22-3 122 East 1700 South Provo, Utah 84606 TextWare Is Now Marketed Exclusively by: TextWare Corporation PO Box 3267 Park City, UT 84060 801-645-9600 801-645-9610 (FAX)