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APPLICATION PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY 7/19/94
OS2APPS APPLICATION PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT FOR FULL EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES
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The following provides a list of software with information about
the compatibility of specific programs, incompatible programs,
improving program compatibility, windows applications programs,
and running a specific version of DOS with OS/2 2.1. The
information is version specific; later versions of the program
might operate correctly. Some program manufacturers already have
resolved incompatibility issues and have fixes available.
Most DOS, Windows, and OS/2 programs run under OS/2 2.1 without
any modification. Please refer to the manual, 'Using the
Operating System", pages 297 - 325, Chapter 26, Software Support.
"Using the Operating Manual", Chapter 26, Software Support
Application Program Compatibility Pages 297 - 316
Improving Program Compatibility Pages 320 - 321
Windows Application Programs Pages 322 - 323
Running a Specific Version of DOS Pages 323 - 325
OS/2 2.1 Special Edition for Windows ServicePak - README
Windows Application Program Compatibility
Windows Application Notes
DOS Application Compatibility
DOS Application Notes
OS/2 Application Compatibility
OS/2 Application Notes
DOS and WIN-OS/2 MultiMedia Application Compatibility
DOS and WIN-OS/2 Application Notes
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APPLICATION PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY LIST
Listed below is the Application Program Compatibility List. If
one or more of the programs are listed, please refer to your
manual, "Using the Operating System", pages 297 - 316.
After Dark Windows
Aldus PageMaker OS/2
Aldus Persuasion 2.0 Windows
Arts & Letters Graphics Editor 3.1 Windows
Arts & Letters Composer OS/2
AutoCAD OS/2
AutoManager 4.0 DOS
Borland C++ 2.0 and 3.0 DOS
Borland Paradox DOS
Borland Turbo Debugger for Windows Windows
Borland Turbo Pascal 7.0 DOS
Castle Wolfenstein DOS
Central Point Backup for DOS 7.1 DOS
Central Point PC Tools Deluxe 7.1 Windows
Commander Keen DOS
Communte Windows
Control Room 1.0 DOS
CorelDRAW 2.0 DOS
CorelDRAW 2.1 Windows
Crosstalk Windows
dBase IV 1.1 DOS
Describe OS/2
Designer OS/2
Drafix CAD Version 1.11 Windows
Drafix CAD Version 2.0 Windows
DynaComm Asynchronous OS/2 OS/2
Enhanced Editor OS/2
F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0 DOS
F15 Strike Eagle III DOS
F19 DOS
Fastback for Windows Windows/OS/2
Fastback Plus 2.1 and 3.04 DOS
FastLynx 1.1 DOS
Form Publisher Windows
FormBase 1.2 Windows
FotoMan Windows
Framework III 1.1 DOS
Framework IV DOS
Guide Windows
Harvard Draw Windows
Harvard Graphics Windows
HP New Wave 3.0 Windows
IBM 3363 Optical Drive
IBM PC LAN Support Program DOS
IBM PC/3270 Version 2.0 DOS
IBM PC/3270 V2.0 Windows
Icon Author Windows
Intel SatisFAXtion DOS
King's Quest DOS
King's 6 DOS
LAN Support Program Device Drivers DOS
LANtastic 4.0 DOS
LANtastic 4.1 DOS
LapLink Pro DOS
LapLink III 3.0 DOS
Links 386 Pro DOS
Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows 1.0 DOS
Lotus 1-2-3 Release 3.1 DOS
Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.0 through 2.4 DOS
Lotus 1-2-3 Version 3.0 through 3.1 DOS
Lotus Freelance Graphics for OS/2 OS/2
Lotus Freelance Graphics for Windows Windows
Lotus Magellan 2.0 DOS
Lotus Notes OS/2
MAGICorp Windows
MathCad 3.0 Windows
Mathcad 3.1 Windows
MicroProse Civilization DOS
More Windows Windows
MS Bookshelf CD-ROM Reference Library DOS
MS Chart 3.0 DOS
MS CodeView DOS/OS/2
MS CodeView for Windows Version 3.0 Windows
MS Excel for DOS 2.1 DOS
MS Excel for OS/2 3.0 OS/2
MS Project for Windows 1.0 Windows
MS QuickC Windows
Microsoft Word OS/2
Mirrors III
National Geographic Mammals DOS
National Geographic Presidents DOS
Norton Backup 1.2 DOS
Norton Desktop Windows
Norton Utilities 5.0 DOS
PaintShow Plus 2.21 DOS
Paradox 3.5 DOS
Peachtree Complete III 5.0 DOS
Perform Pro 1.0 Windows
PFS First Choice DOS
PFS Window Works 1.75 Windows
Photostyler Windows
PM Terminal Program
Prodigy DOS
Publishers PowerPak 2.1 Windows
Quattro Pro 3.0 DOS
Quicken DOS
Risk DOS
SantaFe Media Manager DOS
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Version 3 DOS
SideKick OS/2
Signmaster 5.11 DOS
Soft Term DOS
Sound Blaster DOS
Space Quest IV DOS
Stacker 2.0 DOS
Tetris for Windows Windows
The Way You Work DOS/Windows
WinFax Pro Windows
Wing Commander II DOS
WordPerfect DOS
WordPerfect Office 3.0 DOS
WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS DOS
Xtree Pro Gold 2.0 DOS
IMPROVING PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY
Refer to "Using the Operating System", pages 320 - 321, to
provide techniques that may improve program compatibility.
Listed below are some of the categories in the manual.
More reliable DOS communications performance on slower systems.
Improve the performance of DOS communications programs.
Changing DOS setting to enhance communication programs.
Running DOS/Windows programs correctly in FS sessions.
Code page switching is unavailable for graphics mode in DOS.
DOS /Windows programs using security keys as protection.
Windows Multimedia Extension programs may not work correctly.
SYS0005, ACCESS DENIED occurs when starting DOS programs.
WINDOWS APPLICATION PROGRAMS
Refer to "Using the Operating System", pages 322 - 323, for
providing information about running a Windows program in a
WIN-OS/2 window or full- screen session.
Improving Program Performance are tips for using the computer
more efficiently when running Windows programs in WIN-OS/2
session.
Using Clipboard and Dynamic Data Exchange
RUNNING A SPECIFIC VERSION OF DOS
Some programs require a specific version of DOS rather than DOS
provided with OS/2. Refer to "Using the Operating System",
pages 323 - 325.
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WINDOWS APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY LIST AND NOTES FOR OS/2 2.1
SPECIAL EDITION SERVICEPAK (OS/2 FOR WINDOWS)
THIS INFORMATION IS IN THE SERVICEPAK README.
Listed below is the Windows Application Compatibility, Windows
Application Notes, DOS Application Compatibility, DOS Application
Notes, OS/2 Application Compatibility, OS/2 Application Notes,
DOS and WIN-OS/2 MultiMedia Application Compatibility, and
Application Notes.
Please review your ServicePak README for complete information.
WINDOW APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
The original WIN-OS/2 color scheme was added to the list of
available color schemes in the WIN-OS/2 color panel. If you
change color schemes and would like to return to the original
color schemes, select WIN-OS/2 Original.
The performance of Windows programs that use floating point
operations can be improved by changing the WIN-OS/2 setting,
WIN_RUN_MODE, to Enhanced Compatibility. For more information
about WIN-OS/2 settings, refer to the Master Help Index.
Windows scanning programs should be run in a WIN-OS/2 full screen
session to avoid video corruption.
To ensure the integrity of 16-color bit maps on SVGA, XGA, and
8514 systems, run Microsoft Paint Brush in a WIN-OS/2 full screen
session.
Some messages encountered in a WIN-OS/2 window session request
that you select either Ignore or Close, however the only options
are Ignore and OS. Select OK instead of Close.
If you are using a WIN-OS/2 window or full screen session, an
OS/2 Presentation Manager session, and a DOS full screen session,
ALT+ESC might not sequence through all of the windows correctly.
ALT+ESC might switch to the WIN-OS/2 session every other time or
the DOS full screen session might never be displayed. To avoid
this problem, press CTRL+ESC or press mouse buttons 1 and 2 at
the same time to display the Window List then select the desired
session.
If you are in a full screen WIN-OS/2 session and you encounter a
problem where transparent desktop icons appear over open windows,
minimize or maximize the window to force repainting.
The Copy Disk option for the WIN-OS/2 File Manager does not
prompt for a target diskette. Use the DISKCOPY command in either
a DOS or OS/2 command prompt session instead.
During installation of the Windows 3.1 SDK, a message is
displayed stating that the installation program cannot find
KRNL286.EXE OR KRNL386.EXE. Ignore the message and continue
installation. The SDK will function normally.
If you are using the Winsleuth Gold hardware diagnostics program:
1. Do not run Chip test (RAM test program). Chip test attempts
to lock hardware interrupts. OS/2 2.11 Special Edition does
not allow programs to lock hardware interrupts.
2. When the video mode hardware test switches from character to
graphics mode, a "suspended" message might appear. If the
message appears, Select full-screen from the Sessions System
menu. Testing will resume.
WINDOWS APPLICATION NOTES
Access Dr. Watson - Hollywood - WinRoach
Run in a WIN-OS/2 full screen session
Ami Pro 2.0 and 3.0
Equation symbols may be incorrect after some printer drivers
are installed. These printer drivers may be a problem:
Cannon Bubble Jet
HP LaserJet II
HP LaserJet III
HP Plotter
ATM Fonts
WIN-OS/2 includes ATM fonts Version 2.5. If you were using a
previous version of ATM fonts with your Windows programs, you
can upgrade to the new ATM fonts provided by WIN-OS/2. See
Chapter 19, "Adobe Type Manager for WIN-OS/2", in the OS/2
2.1 Using the Operating System.
Borland Turbo and Pascal debugger
Run in a full screen session
CorelDRAW 2.0
Install from a DOS or OS/2 session
Facelift Fonts
Modify the SYSTEM.INI file after the fonts are installed
A. Edit SYSTEM.INI file in directory where Windows reside
B. Change SDISPLAY.DRV= line to SDISPLAY.ORG=
C. Copy the DISPLAY.DRV= line to the next line in file.
Add an "S" to the beginning of the new (copied) line.
D. Change the FDISPLAY.DRV= line to FDISPLAY.ORG=
E. Copy the DISPLAY.DRV= line to the next line in file.
Add an "F" to the beginning of the new (copied) line.
F. Save and exit the file.
G. Restart WIN-OS/2.
FormBase 1.1
When you install FormBase, do not select to modify the
CONFIG.SYS file. Modifying the CONFIG.SYS file damages the
integrity of the file and your system.
FoxPro 2.5
Install using a WIN-OS/2 Enhanced compatibility mode session,
but run in a WIN-OS/2 standard mode session.
FrameMaker
Use a mouse to select table calls.
Lotus Freelance Graphics
1. Run the tutorial in a WIN-OS/2 full screen session.
2. If you are using FreeLance in a WIN-OS/2 window, you may get
incorrect background color when viewing a thumbnail of a
template. This will not affect the running of application.
Lotus Freelance Graphics 2.0
If you are running Lotus Freelance Graphics 2.0 on any
machine with an Intel 386 16Mhz, it is recommended that you
use a Math Coprocessor.
Lotus Improv 2.0 for Windows
Must be installed with WIN-OS/2 running in enhance mode, to
install and configure correctly.
Mathematica 2.2
Must be run in WIN-OS/2 window session.
Microsoft Windows Printing System
The OS/2 spooler must be disabled. If using a parallel
printer, direct output to LPT1 instead of LPT1.OS2.
Norton Desktop 2.0
Run in a WIN-OS/2 full screen standard mode session.
Powerpoint 3.0
1. If displaying DROPBXV.PPT and GRIDWRVK.PPT demo slides in
640X480X256, you may see small horizontal line corruption.
2. If you are using a WIN-OS/2 window, you might get incorrect
background color when viewing a thumbnail of a template. This
will not affect the running of the application.
Video for Windows
1. Run in a full screen session.
2. If you configure video animation to run full screen in Video
playback, Deselect Skip video frames if behind, to eliminate
any corruption of the video during play.
WindowWorks
Install in a WIN-OS/2 full screen session.
WinTach
Run this application in a WIN-OS/2 full screen session.
DOS APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
Use OS/2 system utilities. DOS system utilities might not
recognize the extended attributes associated with a file.
OS/2 provides integral disk caching and memory optimization
functions. Use of the equivalent functions that are provided
with MS-DOS 6.0 is not necessary and may produce errors.
To display the DOS bar in a DOS full screen or window session,
add $i to the PROMPT statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
EXAMPLE: PROMPT $i$p$p
Save the modified AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Shutdown system, then
restart system by pressing and holding CTRL+ALT, then press DEL.
If your application uses its own DOS Protect Mode Interface
(DPMI), set DPMI_DOS_API DOS setting to ENABLED. Example apps:
Microsoft C/C++ 7.0 Linker
Borland C
C++
Turbo C
Paradox
NOTE: If you are using Microsoft C/C++ 7.0 Linker, configure
the program object's DOS_SETTING with DPMI_DOS_API=ENABLED.
Also, modify the AUTOEXEC,BAT being used for the session so
Microsoft \700\BIN directory is searched first.
EXAMPLE:
PATH X:\C700\BIN;\C:\OS2;c:\OS2\MDOS;C:\OS2\MDOS\WINOS2;C:;
It is not necessary to run SHARE.EXE in a DOS session. OS/2's
DOS emulation provides SHARE.EXE compatible to that which comes
with DOS versions 5.X and 6.X.
DOS APPLICATION NOTES
DOS Games
For performance reasons, play in a DOS full screen session.
Change DOS setting,VIDEO_8514A_XGA_IOTRAP to OFF. For more
information about DOS settings, refer to Master Help index.
Fotoman
If you have problems running Fotoman, set the DOS
COM_DIRECT_ACCESS setting to ON.
Paradox V4.0
If you have problems running Paradox V4.0 change the DOS
setting DPMI_DOS_API = ENABLE
Wing Commander II
Set HW_TIMER to OFF
WordPerfect V6.0
If you have problems running Wordperfect V6.0 change the DOS
setting DOS_FILES = 99
Terminator game
Must use a joystick.
Maxis Sim City 2000 for DOS
Under the Program tab for the program object, set the
Optional Parameters to NO_MEM_CHK. Under the Session Tab,
select DOS_SETTINGS button and set DPMI_MEMORY_LIMIT to 8.
Microsoft MSCDEX
Change the DOS INT_DURING_IO setting to ON.
Intel SatisFAXtion
Must be run in a specific DOS session, unless you do the
following prior to installing the program:
A. Make a copy of AUTOEXEC.BAT file and name it AUTOEXEC.FAX
B. Install the program.
C. Rename AUTOEXEC.BAT file FAX.BAT
D. Rename AUTOEXEC.FAX file AUTOEXEC.BAT
E. Make a program object for SatisFAXtion program.
F. Change value of DOS_AUTOEXEC setting for object to FAX.BAT
G. Save and exit the Settings notebook.
OS/2 APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
Closing OS/2 applications that use the hardware palette
(typically picture viewers or sample graphic applications)
occasionally causes a repaint problem on desktop. If the
windows do not repaint correctly, a refresh will restore the
desktop, but any windows that are opened or moved will still
have the problem. Restarting system is the only way to
completely correct the problem.
If you are using Lotus 123G for OS/2 or Lotus Freelance Graphics
for OS/2, you may experience problems using large bit maps. To
correct this problem, you need to run the following utility prior
to using these products with OS/2 2.11 Special Edition.
A. Change to appropriate Lotus directory that contains app:
EXAMPLE, Type, CD\123G
B. Backup the LD2CORE.DLL file.
EXAMPLE, Type, COPY LD2CORE.DLL LD2CORE.BAK
C. Run the update program.
Type, LD2FIX
The Lotus program is now updated. Shutdown and restart your
system for the changes to take effect.
Do not run an OS/2 screen save and a Windows screen saver, or
multiple Windows screen savers at the same time.
OS/2 APPLICATION NOTES
Communication Manager/2
When used with Host Graphics support (HGINST) you might
experience shutdown problems. Ensure the following Graphical
Data Display Manager (GDDM) fixes are applied to host system:
UN36882 - MVS
UN38883 - VM/SP
UN38884 - VM/XA SP
UN38885 - DOS/VSE
CorelDRAW 2.5
At the end of CorelDRAW 2.5 installation, you may experience
problems, after selecting one of the View README options.
The View README options are "Yes and "No".
If you select Yes, CorelDRAW will not run. Icons will be
generated. You will need to restart your system and recreate
each icon, using the Migrate Applications program.
For information on the Migrate Applications program, refer to
OS/2 Using the Operating System.
Netview DM/2 (NVDM/2)
If you are using the CID method of installation, you will
need an updated version of the LAPSCID.DLL file. This file
is available as LAPDLL.ZIP on the CompuServe OS2SUPPORT
forum, Lib #17 and the OS2BBS on TALKLINK.
Rumba/400 for OS/2
If you use RUMBA/400 for OS/2, you may have a more recent
version the MIRRORS.DLL file, located in the \OS2\DLL
directory. The file currently shipped with OS/2 2.11 is from
Micrografix ToolKit Ver. 3.01, ship level A51 dated 11/16/93.
Before you begin installing this version of the operating
system, you should backup your current MIRRORS.DLL file.
After you install this version this version of the operating
system, you can replace the OS/2 2.11 level of MIRRORS.DLL
with the backed up copy you previously created.
WordPerfect 5.2
If this application is installed on your system and you
reinstall OS.2, it is recommended to do the following:
A. Change to appropriate WordPerfect directory
B. Type, INSTALL /WPS
The WordPerfect application is now updated. You need to
shutdown and restart system for changes to take effect.
IBM LAN Server 3.0 Remote Installation Program Load (RIPL)
An updated version from version 3.0 is needed to run with
OS/2 2.11 Special Edition. Use diskette image that is
available as 21SERIPL.ZIP on CompuServe OS2SUPPORT forum,
Lib #17 and OS2BBS on TALKLINK to run RIPL with OS/2 2.11
Special Edition.
IBM LAN Server DLR 2.0, 3.0
When running WIN-OS2 in a VMboot environment, with DOS and
IBM LAN Server DOS LAN Requester 2.0 or 3.0, the logoff
option causes the WIN-OS/2 session to freeze. This problem
occurs when network logon is performed prior to entering
WIN-OS/2. To resolve problem, follow the instruction below:
A. Do not use the network logoff in WIN-OS/2 when running LAN
Server DOS LAN Requester 2.0 or 3.0.
DOS AND WIN-OS/2 MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
The following WIN-OS/2 and DOS setting should be used for
Multimedia applications:
DOS/WIN INT_DURING_IO ON
DOS/WIN HW_TIMER ON
WIN VIDEO_SWITCH_NOTIFICATION ON
WIN VIDEO_8514A_XGA_IOTRAP OFF
DOS/WIN VIDEO_RETRACE_EMULATION OFF
DOS DPMI_MEMORY_LIMIT 8
APPLICATIONS NOTES
Action! 2.0
Run in a WIN-OS2 full screen session. Change the following
line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to:
SET TEMP=C:\
Animation Works 1.0
Run in 1024X768 resolution.
IconAuthor 4.0
If you are running the demo for this program, you should exit
and re-enter WIN-OS/2 session before running the application.
Linkway Live 1.0 (Tool Series)
Use the following DOS setting to make the demo run properly:
DOS_RMSIZE=576
MIDI
Make sure that the MIDI mapper and channels (in the Control
Panel) are properly set to the sound adapter.
Nautilus 1.6 and 1.76
Run in a WIN-OS/2 full screen session.
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express or implied. IBM will not be responsible for any direct,
incidental, consequential, special or indirect damages. IBM
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The use of this information or implementation of any of these
techniques is your sole responsibility and depends on the
ability to evaluate and integrate this information your
or implementation into the your operational environment.
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