Since both machines are INTEL, there is no real conversion of the data files needed EXCEPT
1) File names must be NT compatible. Don't try to transfer a file call "CYNDI*CALVIN" from the SCO system to NT. The "*" is a wildcard and you won't be able to open it properly. 2) Dynamic files cannot be migrated easily due to the directory structure and the "hidden" files inside. Many copy programs ignore them (.Type30)since the flag files are "0" length. 3) Program files are more likely to have reserved characters. Also there could be problems with Long filenames and wrapping of names at 14 characters. I would T-DUMP the data from program files and T-LOAD them on the XP system. Then re-compile (which also ensures you have all the source code before de-commissioning your system) 4) Indexes. If you setup indexes on your SCO system, you will need to use the SET.INDEX command for Each data file. I would suggest rebuilding all indexes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cyndi Calvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U2 Users Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 11:50 AM Subject: Re: Migrating U2 data Interesting. I belive both our systems run Intel processors so I'm going to test the OS copy. Our hardware for the old SCO running UniVerse 7 is Altos 600 Acer -- Intel Inside Pentium III (sticker). The SCO uname command says i386. The new XP system to run UniVerse 10.1 is Intel Celeron. ----- Original Message ----- From: Anthony Youngman To: U2 Users Discussion List Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 1:48 AM Subject: RE: Migrating U2 data WRONG WRONG WRONG !!! Sorry for shouting here, but I noticed the OP said he was currently running UV/SCO, and wanted to switch to UV/NT. So, with the very important caveat that "can UV 10 cope with UV 7 data?", all he needs do is an os-level copy of the data file from one system to the other. It REALLY IS that simple. I'm running UV9/NT, UV9/SCO, and UV10/linux. *ALL* the data files are binary compatible across all three systems! <snip> -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
