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Introduction

The JLAN package is a pure Java implementation of the Windows networking API, that is used by Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows For Workgroups for file and print sharing. JLAN is also known to work with the Samba SMB implementation that runs on many platforms.

JLAN is implemented using version 1.1 of the Java language/libraries. The package has been tested under Windows 95, Windows NT (Intel and Alpha), Linux, Digital Unix and OpenVMS. JLAN has also been tested with the new JDK 1.2 under Windows NT/95.

JLAN Pro is shareware, you may evaluate the product for 30 days after which time if you continue to use JLAN Pro then you must purchase a copy. The current JLAN Pro price is US$99. Online registration is available via the StarlaSoft web site. This kit expires on 15th March 1999.

JLAN Pro has the following features :-


A short introductory tutorial has been provided in the kit. The JLAN Pro API documentation is also provided.

Installation Notes

The JLAN Pro class files are contained in the JLANPro.jar file in the LIB subdirectory. The JLAN Pro classes are contained in the com.starla.smb package. To use the JLAN Pro package add the full path to the JLANPro.jar file to the CLASSPATH environment variable.

Software Requirements

JLAN Pro requires you to have JDK 1.1.x installed. Most testing has been done under version 1.1.6, but versions 1.1.5 and 1.1.7 are also known to work. Limited testing has also been done using the new JDK 1.2 under Windows NT/95.

UNC Paths

JLAN uses UNC format paths to specify the location of the remote share to connect. A UNC path is in the format \\node\share\path\file. The path and file are optional. JLAN allows username and/or password access control to be embedded in the UNC path. The username and/or password are specified after the share name using the syntax \\node\share%username:password\path\file. If a username and password are not specified the username will default to 'GUEST'.

To save having to quote each backslash character when using a Unix shell, the UNC path may be specified using forward slashes, ie. //node/share/path/file.

For the latest information and updates check out the StarlaSoft web site at http://www.starlasoft.com.

Any feedback regarding JLAN can be sent to feedback@starlasoft.com. Bug reports should be sent to jlanbugs@starlasoft.com.

Utitlity Applications

There are three sample applications included  :-

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