Re: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Christophe Marchal
Well, you have the java choice ;-) Java and javawebstart do the same thing as explain by James. Check http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/architecture.html But you'll still locked into Sun (instead of microsoft) ;-) Christophe Dawn M. Wolthuis wrote: And will this next version of .NET run

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Results
Kate, A forum is a message board. If you subscribe to a listserver list (like this one) you start reading and responding from that point forward and everything is ::pushed:: to you mail box. With a forum, you can easily look at posts which pre-date your joining (a big plus) and you have to

RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Stuart Boydell
Hi Kate, the web based forum they are talking about is essentially the same as this list. Contrary to some complainants that there is no e-mail notification, there is, in fact, an option for immediate e-mailing of new posts. However, you do need to write your new or response posts on the web site

RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Dennis Bartlett
The main argument against the forum is that some of you out their can not access the web. How can anyone in a development role do their job properly nowadays without being able to access the web. I am sure that if all we had was a forum on the web, admin departments would be told that X needs

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Schalk van Zyl
Dennis, I certainly hope your boss is not on this list! Schalk On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 05:18:49 -0400, Results [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis, If it helps you any, I've had bosses like your over here (U. S.) and they come in all nationalities and regions. If misery loves company, then you

RE: [UD] Known ODBC Linux or 6.0 issues?

2004-04-21 Thread Anthony Youngman
You'll need to search the archives for this (I don't have any of the stuff you mention :-) but there was discussion about calling virtual fields from ODBC a little while ago. I think at least one of the points was does it rely on environment variables or stuff set up by LOGIN? It appears that

RE: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Robert Colquhoun
Hello Tony, At 03:56 PM 21/04/2004, Tony Gravagno wrote: I'm just trying to find the time to get into Mono. I believe it has a bright future and will be great for all of us wanting cross-platform access into our MV apps. Maybe also have a look at dotgnu:

ODBC not dropping connection following client crash

2004-04-21 Thread Welsh, Peter
I suspect my Executing helper program problem may be related to a rather dodgy NT box (NTECCI) that keeps rebooting unexpectedly. The NT box usually has a few UniData ODBC connections open and it appears UniData isn't clearing up properly after the client crashes. The result is an awful lot of

RE: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Anthony Youngman
That's a LITTLE unfair :-) Yes Miguel is a publicist, but the war is fought mainly by clueless lusers who don't understand the real issues :-( KDE is C++ and Free, Gnome is C and Open. There are fundamentally deep issues with regard to all four choices, and the developers mostly respect each

Re: Uniobjects / php

2004-04-21 Thread Mats Carlid
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SNIP But the problem has always been the equivalent of what mvInternet does. That is, connect Apache to Universe. So you have another idea of how to connect Apache (or really any other page server) to Universe? I don't understand what open port 80 means or whether this

Re: Uniobjects / php

2004-04-21 Thread Mats Carlid
OOPS my nice looking cut and paste thingy didn't stick: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SNIP But the problem has always been the equivalent of what mvInternet does. That is, connect Apache to Universe. So you have another idea of how to connect Apache (or really any other page server) to Universe?

RE: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Dawn M. Wolthuis
Java Web Start works reasonably well, and I have used it. But I sure don't see how you are locked in to Sun by using it. The Java libraries will be perpetuated with or without Sun. For example, IBM develops with Java, and I'm certain they don't think they are locked into Sun. Locked into

RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread George Gallen
I didn't suggest using Yahoo Groups, just using it as an example. I hate the ads...but then again, it's free too. From my experience, I've usually seen fairly good response times to posts and replies (2 hrs). Whether it makes a difference of .us vs .au don't know. But some of the replies have

Re: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread David Beahm
Dawn M. Wolthuis wrote: Java Web Start works reasonably well, and I have used it. But I sure don't see how you are locked in to Sun by using it. The Java libraries will be perpetuated with or without Sun. For example, IBM develops with Java, and I'm certain they don't think they are locked into

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Hogan, James
Sorry it has been a day before I reply, however getting the digest version delays my response somewhat. I take my hat of to people who deal with the deluge of individual emails each day! Will said: But if this works like boards.ancestry.com or www.genforum.com then if you post via the email, your

MVInternet (was: Re: Uniobjects / php)

2004-04-21 Thread Wendy Smoak
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's my expertise: 1) Pick BASIC 2) I can write HTML and I wrote a few javascripts! 3) I setup Apache as a web server Then Pixius' product is *perfect* for you, that's all you need. Using exactly that, we

OT: RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Geoffrey Mitchell
OK, I hate to keep perpetuating this thread, which has nothing to do with U2, but... That has not been my experience with web forums. Most forum software I have seen brings topics with recent replies to the top, and highlights threads with new activity. I have seen long dormant threads become

RE: RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Anthony Youngman
Except you've only addressed one minor point of mine. The fact is, most activity seems to happen stateside. Email means I can actually hold a conversation with someone stateside. A forum means any conversation is likely to go like a satellite phone - with a TWELVE HOUR delay (on average)

Re: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Christophe Marchal
Yes, I agree. But .NET is also an open specification, the .NET file format and the jvm are ecma standardized. And there is already an open .net vm : mono. So using .net does not locked more into microsoft than using sun lock you into sun. And the .NET jvm is free of charge, so no more dollars to

RE: How to SQLize the a UniData table!

2004-04-21 Thread Bright, Frank
Fawaz, Have you installed VSG on your PC? It is used for make Unidata files into SQL tables and views. Also, it helps if you have Unidata 6.0 installed. Once you have an SQL table, you can install the ODBC drivers under windows, assuming you are using windows, and create a DSN to retrieve

RE: How to SQLize the a UniData table!

2004-04-21 Thread Nick Southwell
1. Creating UniSQL compliant dictionary items. Have a look at the command CREATE.SQL which will set up the relevant items in a compliant fashion e.g. dashes become underscores. 2. When we did this, we set up separate VOC pointers to the files of interest with separate dictionaries. The create.sql

RE: [UD] Known ODBC Linux or 6.0 issues?

2004-04-21 Thread Dawn M. Wolthuis
I think someone posted the name of the voc entry required if you want to do something at the time of an ODBC login, such as initializing named common memory. Otherwise, I suspect it is in the doc somewhere (sorry I don't have more details). Check the voc on your previous system for an entry like

RE: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread James Canale, Jr.
Even though AFAIK the C# compiler itself is still available free. Yes, the VB.NET and the C# compiler are absolutely free. There is NOTHING that you can do with Visual Studio.NET that you can't do with the free download and notepad (or other). Actually, there are things you can do with the

Re: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread)

2004-04-21 Thread Karl L Pearson
Okay, I'll bite. I use Linux exclusively, other than when forced to run win98 or win2000, which I do on Linux in a VMware Workstation window, with my Linux streaming video or audio running in the background... (my personal touch) Running gnome-terminal in 80x60 mode, I can connect to our

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Clif Oliver
Oh. The Microsoft model... :-) On Apr 21, 2004, at 6:29, George Gallen wrote: from it/for it, but if you think your getting a great buy for your money, your willing to accept almost any flaw. -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users

RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread George Gallen
Never thought about that.h. Except their products aren't cheap! and don't always work. Which in the case of the TV, definitely worked, and for $1 was cheap. George -Original Message- From: Clif Oliver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:00 PM To: U2

RE: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread)

2004-04-21 Thread Karl L Pearson
I attended a VMWare symposium sponsored by IBM, Novell and a local (quite large) consulting/programming/implementation firm. The representative from Novell stated they would be completely off M$ products by the end of the year with nearly all desktops using Suse Linux and OpenOffice.org for their

RE: GUI as nice as character-based

2004-04-21 Thread Tony Gravagno
I wrote: ... An Enterprise level shop doesn't care that the software costs over US1000 and probably wouldn't be using PHP for development. The Borland model is bl**dy expensive. Dangit, I meant to emphasize that The Borland model NOT is bl**dy expensive. -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread FFT2001
In a message dated 4/21/2004 9:43:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think there are better solutions out there. For example searching the web (having web access allows staff to find solutions for your company!) I was able to find this http://phorum.org/ - Phorum is a

Re: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread)

2004-04-21 Thread wagnersm
Karl, Sounds interesting. So you have a screen that is 80 columns by 60 rows. Does that mean that you can than do PRINT @(0,60) to get the bottom line of the screen? And can you do 132 by 60?? Steve -Original Message- From: Karl L Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 21, 2004 12:51

RE: [OT] MSDN

2004-04-21 Thread Tony Gravagno
Replied to e-mail request before I saw this. Yes, everything comes direct from Microsoft, DVDs, newsletters, support, etc. MS never questioned the source and I get the same services as anyone who buys direct. I have never received anything from the original vendor. Where did you find the legal

Re: [UD] Known ODBC Linux or 6.0 issues?

2004-04-21 Thread Results
Ken, At the risk of stating the obvious, have you checked that the correct version of the SUBR is cataloged? Sorry to have to throw this out without fully researching it first, but I've got a client with a pressing problem. They are in the final stages of preparing to switch over from their

Re: [OT] MSDN

2004-04-21 Thread Clif Oliver
Stop teasing us, Tony. grin What's the source where we can get MSDN subscriptions for $1,300? -- Regards, Clif On Apr 21, 2004, at 12:36, Tony Gravagno wrote: Replied to e-mail request before I saw this. Yes, everything comes direct from Microsoft, DVDs, newsletters, support, etc. MS

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RE: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Dawn M. Wolthuis
This is a good conversation and one we ought to be able to make progress with over time. When the U2UG board agreed to take on the u2-users list from Clif, we figured that we would serve the community best if we don't vary too many factors at one time. We would prefer that the move from [EMAIL

Re: [OT] MSDN

2004-04-21 Thread JD
MSDN Universal 7.0 1 year subscr. with $300 dvd discount is $1,125 at buycheapsoftware.com I did buy software from them before and it was legit, but please do not take this post as a recommendation or something. Simply pricing info. JD Stop teasing us, Tony. grin What's the source where we can

RE: [OT] MSDN

2004-04-21 Thread Tony Gravagno
Clif Oliver wrote: Stop teasing us, Tony. grin What's the source where we can get MSDN subscriptions for $1,300? OK OK ... arm is twisting in agony, people love me when they can save a buck but rarely when they can spend a buck, what up wit dat?... Get it here:

RE: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread)

2004-04-21 Thread Stuart Boydell
Steve, I run a terminal emulator (Netterm) in 165x64 mode - no more because that's the smallest font I can read on the 17 monitor here. I run this on a Windows client against an aix/UV/SB+ app. The main advantage being that it just gives me lots of read space for programs. And yes, if our users

Wintegrate 5.1 Query Builder

2004-04-21 Thread Steven Frost
Hi -- any way to disable users from using the Before and After fields at the bottom of the form. This can be used to enter DELETE,MODIFY, even CLEAR-FILE statements, and opens the database wide open to any sort of abuse , intentional or otherwise. Also , any other field in the form can be used

Re: [OT] MSDN

2004-04-21 Thread Clif Oliver
Comments embedded in the message below. On Apr 21, 2004, at 16:10, Tony Gravagno wrote: Get it here: http://store.viosoftware.biz/msunsu701yes.html Thanks, Tony. We appreciate you letting us in on the secret grin. And thanks to JD for the other source. Tell them to implement a commission

OT: Terminal emulator for Mac (was Re: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread))

2004-04-21 Thread Clifton Oliver
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced terminal emulator for the Mac that does *complete* VT100 or Wyse 50 emulation? -- Regards, Clif On Apr 21, 2004, at 16:33, Stuart Boydell wrote: Steve, I run a terminal emulator (Netterm) in 165x64 mode - no more because that's the smallest font I

Re: We need a web based Forum!

2004-04-21 Thread Clif Oliver
What? Using something given for free without insisting it be tailored to your individual desires? Careful, Kate. The Programmers Guild will take away your membership card if word leaks out. grin -- Regards, Clif On Apr 21, 2004, at 16:36, Kate Stanton wrote: Thanks. Sounds to me as though

RE: Terminal emulator for Mac (was Re: What client platform do YOUuse (Parallel to GUI thread))

2004-04-21 Thread Larry Hiscock
PowerTerm ($149) from Ericom Software (http://www.ericom.com) supports Wyse 50/60 VT100. I've never used their Mac version, but a client of mine uses their Windows version with decent success. Carnation software (http://carnationsoftware.com) -- the folks who brought you MacToPic and SBMac --

RE: [UD] Known ODBC Linux or 6.0 issues?

2004-04-21 Thread Ken Wallis
Wol wrote: I think at least one of the points was does it rely on environment variables or stuff set up by LOGIN? It appears that ODBC has a different login setup to a normal user - maybe even that UD needs a correct $PATH to find the executable for SUBR? I dunno. Or do the SUBRoutines rely

UV 10.7 and replication

2004-04-21 Thread Jeremy Adell
Hello all, Today was the first time that i ever noticed there was a Universe newsgroup. I have been programming in pick basic for over a year now...since i finished college. The main area that i work is in developing web applications using c++ ATL, Visual Basic, Java, Javascript, asp,

Re: Terminal emulator for Mac (was Re: What client platform do YOUuse (Parallel to GUI thread))

2004-04-21 Thread Clifton Oliver
Thanks, Larry. I will check them out. I had forgotten about Carnation. I used Rich's emulator mumble, mumble years ago at a client on one of the Little Beige Toasters, and memory failed me. -- Regards, Clif On Apr 21, 2004, at 17:12, Larry Hiscock wrote: PowerTerm ($149) from Ericom

Re: OT: Terminal emulator for Mac (was Re: What client platform do YOU use (Parallel to GUI thread))

2004-04-21 Thread Clifton Oliver
Oh, yeah. RTFArchive, huh? laughing Did so. Found it. Thank you. -- Regards, Clif On Apr 21, 2004, at 17:34, Bruce Nichol wrote: Goo'day, Clif, Check your own archive! Asked this question some short time (months) ago. Was pointed at a freebie (IIRC) French product. -- u2-users mailing