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- DOCUMENT:Q92384 31-JAN-1994 [W_NT]
- TITLE :Q&A: Miscellaneous Information
- PRODUCT :Windows NT
- PROD/VER:3.10
- OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
- KEYWORDS:
-
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- The information in this article applies to:
-
- - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
- - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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-
- SUMMARY
- =======
-
- The following information is also included in the Windows NT and
- Windows NT Advanced Server Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document
- that is available on CompuServe in the WINNT forum. This article
- contains the General Information section, including the following
- topics:
-
- - Obtaining Windows NT, Windows NT Advanced Server, and the Win32 SDK
- - How To Obtain U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT
- - Obtaining the Windows NT Resource Kit
- - Windows NT Support via an Internet Address
- - Development Issues Belong in the MSWIN32 Forum
- - Making a Suggestion to be Added to Windows NT
- - Security Certification Specifications
- - Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT SDK
- - Articles for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server
- - Public Domain Software for Windows NT
- - Available Software and Hardware for Windows NT
- - Fax Software for Windows NT
-
- MORE INFORMATION
- ================
-
- Obtaining Windows NT, Windows NT Advanced Server, and the Win32 SDK
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- How do I obtain Windows NT, Windows NT Advanced Server, and the Win32 SDK?
-
- Answer:
-
- These products are available now through resellers or direct from Microsoft
- by calling Microsoft Sales and Information Center at (800) 426-9400. In
- Canada, call (800) 563-9048. In all other countries, contact your local
- Microsoft representative. The Win32 SDK now contains the Windows NT DDK.
-
- How To Obtain The U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT
- --------------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- How can I obtain the U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT and Windows NT
- Advanced Server?
-
- Answer:
-
- The U.S. Service Pack 1 for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server
- version 3.1 is now available from the Microsoft Software Library.
-
- NOTE: To find out which bugs are fixed by the update, query on the
- following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
-
- S E R V P A C K
-
- There are four files containing the update for both Windows NT and Windows
- NT Advanced Server:
-
- Media Platform Filename MSL#
- -------------------------------------------------
- 5.25" Floppy Disk x86 SP525.EXE S14359
- 3.5" Floppy Disk x86 SP35.EXE S14360
- Hard Disk Drive x86 SP386.EXE S14361
- Hard Disk Drive RISC SPMIPS.EXE S14362
-
- These are all compressed, self-extracting files that include complete
- installation instructions.
-
- NOTE: These files are very large (approximately 6.5 MB).
-
- You can access the Microsoft Software Library from a variety of services:
-
- - Internet: FTP.MICROSOFT.COM, ADVSYS\WINNT\SUP-ED\FIXES\USSP1
- - CompuServe: MSL forum.
- - GEnie, Microsoft OnLine: Software Library.
- - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL): (206) 936-6735.
-
- You can also order the U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT and Windows NT
- Advanced Server version 3.1 direct from Microsoft for $14.95 plus tax and
- freight by calling Microsoft Sales and Information Center at (800) 426-
- 9400.
-
- Obtaining the Windows NT Resource Kit
- -------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- How can I obtain the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit?
-
- Answer:
-
- The Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit is available now in bookstores and
- software stores and directly from Microsoft Press services at(800)-MSPRESS.
- In Canada, call (416)-293-8141. There are three updated Windows NT Resource
- Kit Utilities located in Library l of the WINNT Forum on CompuServe in the
- file RESKIT.ZIP.
-
- Windows NT Support via an Internet Address
- ------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- Is there an internet address that I can submit questions to?
-
- Answer:
-
- Microsoft does not provide official support on internet. However, there are
- several places where you can get information and limited help. These
- include the ntdev@alfalfa.com mailing list and three newsgroups on UseNet:
-
- "comp.os.ms-windows.nt.setup"
- "comp.os.ms-windows.nt.misc"
- "comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.win32"
-
- Send mail to ntdev- request@alfalfa.com to join the ntdev@alfalfa.com
- mailing list. Knowledge Base articles, drivers, and fixes may be found on
- "ftp.microsoft.com", as well as bug report forms and instructions on how to
- use them. Please remember that these are not official venues for support,
- and, as a result, support is not guaranteed. The level of support you
- receive may vary.
-
- NOTE: Microsoft does provide official support on CompuServe in the WINNT
- and MSWIN32 forums.
-
- Development Issues Belong in the MSWIN32 Forum
- ----------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- Where on CompuServe should I ask questions about the WIN32 SDK? Should I
- ask them in the WINNT Forum?
-
- Answer:
-
- WIN32 SDK programming questions are answered in the MSWIN32 Forum.
-
- The WINNT Forum is dedicated for end-user issues about Windows NT (for
- example, installing the Windows NT operating system itself), while MSWIN32
- is dedicated to developer issues about Windows NT (installing the
- Development Tools portion of the WIN32 SDK for Windows NT, API questions,
- etc.).
-
- Making a Suggestion to be Added to Windows NT
- ---------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- How do I go about making a suggestion for a future version of Windows NT?
-
- Answer:
-
- Microsoft is always interested in hearing your commentary and suggestions.
- A form has been provided in Library 1 of the WINNT forum on CompuServe. The
- form, SUGGST.TXT, can be used to record your suggestion. Simply fill in the
- template and send it to the address listed on the form.
-
- Security Certification Specifications
- -------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- How can I obtain the security certification specifications?
-
- Answer:
-
- For information on operating system security certification specifications,
- call the National Computer Security Conference (NCSC) at (202) 783-3238.
-
- The following documents are available:
-
- - The Orange Book (Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria). This
- document explains standalone operating system security ratings and
- requirements.
-
- - Red Book (Trusted Network Interpretation). This document extends to
- security ratings in networks.
-
- NCSC has many other informative publications. Costs are minimal
- (approximately $3.00 U.S.).
-
- Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT SDK
- ---------------------------------------
- Question:
-
- How can I obtain SNA Server for Windows NT SDK?
-
- Answer:
-
- The SNA Server SDK is available from Microsoft Sales and Information Center
- at (800) 426-9400 for $495.
-
- Articles for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server
- ------------------------------------------------------
-
- Question:
-
- Where can I find articles for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server on
- CompuServe?
-
- Answer:
-
- Articles for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server can be found on
- CompuServe by using GO MSKB.
-
- Public Domain Software for Windows NT
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-
- Question:
-
- What happened to the Public Domain Section in the WINNT Forum? Where are
- the public domain and shareware applications for Windows NT located?
-
- Answer:
-
- Most of the software in the Public Domain Section of the WINNT Forum used
- the preliminary Windows NT SDK APIs. Many of those programs will no longer
- work correctly under the Windows NT version 3.1 released product unless
- they are recompiled using the released version of the Windows NT SDK.
-
- All public domain and shareware for Windows NT are now available in Library
- 14 of the WINFUN and WINSHARE forums on CompuServe. Please use the GO
- command to GO WINFUN to view Library 14 (Win NT Games/FUN) or GO WINSHARE
- to view Library 14 (Win NT Utils/Apps).
-
- Available Software and Hardware for Windows NT
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-
- Question:
-
- Where can I find a list of Windows NT software applications and compatible
- hardware currently available or under development?
-
- Answer:
-
- For information regarding third-party products available for Windows NT,
- order the Microsoft WIN32 Products & Services Catalog for Windows NT. This
- catalog (Part #098-52530) can be obtained by calling Toll Free 1-800-426-
- 9400 or mailing:
-
- Microsoft Corporation
- One Microsoft Way
- Redmond, WA 98052-6399
-
- Additionally, there are two files in Library 1 of the WINNT forum on
- CompuServe that contain a catalog of 32-bit Windows NT applications. The
- files are W32CA2.ZIP, a zipped text file, and W32CAT.ZIP a zipped Word for
- Windows document.
-
- Fax Software for Windows NT
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-
- Question:
-
- I am looking for fax software for Windows NT, can you recommend any?
-
- Answer:
-
- Microsoft cannot recommend any particular products, but here is a partial
- list of fax software from the Win32 Products & Services Catalog.
-
- Product Source Phone
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- FaxTalk Plus for Windows NT Thought Communications (800) 437-6324
- LanFax Redirector Alcom Corp. (415) 694-7000
- CIT Family Gateway Computer Image (916) 753-9540
- CorporateFax Server Computer Image (916) 753-9540
- FaxFacts Copia Intl. (708) 682-8898
- Fax Associate EMCI (508) 752-1241
- Siren Fax NT Siren Software (415) 322-0600
-
- To order the Microsoft WIN32 Products & Services Catalog for Windows NT
- (Part #098-52530), call Toll Free 1-800-426-9400 or mail:
-
- Microsoft Corporation
- One Microsoft Way
- Redmond, WA 98052-6399
-
- Additional reference words: 3.10 FastTips NTFAQ 3rd third party 3rdparty
- KBCategory:
- KBSubCategory: Q&AFASTTIPS
-
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