mv·TERM on Microsoft Windows for Workgroups

One of the main features of release 1.3 is the replacement of the legacy Microsoft NetDDE network protocol with a newer Windows Sockets based protocol for remote clients. However, this new sockets-based functionality cannot be extended to clients using Windows for Workgroups (WFWG).

In order for mvBase clients on a WFWG system to connect to an mvBase 1.3 server, the DdeGateway application (aka DdeAgent) provided with release 1.3 must be running on the same system as the mvBase server. Note that it can only be run as a Windows application and not as a Windows service, even on Windows NT.

The DdeGateway is solely intended to assist in the transition between mvBase 1.2 and mvBase 1.3 since it allows the upgrading of mvBase 1.2 clients spread across a network to take place in a phased manner.

The DdeGateway is installed when the mvBase server is installed and can be run from START | Programs | mvBase 1.3 | DdeAgent.

The client executables for WFWG can be installed by using the new Installshield-based mvBase 1.3 Installation utility. When this is run on a WFWG system, it will only allow mv·TERM and the associated Help files to be installed.

Additionally, the client executables for WFWG can be found in the Support directory on the CD-ROM.