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This is the readme.os2 file for MaxBase.
NOTE: Please see the end of this document to read about the license for this package.
RXDbase is *not* freeware for everyone.
A QUICK START FOR OS/2 USERS
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Warning - you need long file names to use this product.
(so don't use FAT, please)
Warning2 - please be sure to have a recent version of the Java 1.02
runtime environment for OS/2. The latest is usually found at
ftp://ftp.hursley.ibm.com/pub/java/fixes/os2/102/runtime.exe
To see what version do you have currently installed, just type
'java -version' at a command prompt.
Example:
[C:\]java -version
JAVA.EXE version "JDK 1.0.2 IBM build o102-19970319"
The above means that you have the release 1.0.2, dated 19 March 1997.
Any 1.0.2 from February on should do the job.
Don't forget to read also readme.1st -- there you'll
find many more explanations than here.
I will cover in this document only the topics concerning
integration with the WPS and the install procedure.
WARP 4 USERS
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A new SmartGuide has been put in this package. Look for
"SmartGuide to MaxBase" in the MaxBase folder.
WHAT DOES INSTALL.CMD DO?
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Install.cmd updates (if necessary) your config.sys to
let OS/2 know where to find MaxBase executables. This is
necessary (and it means that you have to reboot in order to
start using MaxBase, after the initial installation).
Also, the installation procedure creates some WPS objects,
which are:
0) The MaxBase folder, where all the other MaxBase-related objects
are stored.
1) The folder "Docs", where shadows to this and other
documents are stored. The originals are in the MaxBase directory.
2) A template, called "NewDb". Drag'n'drop items from here to your
preferred location in the hard drive to create a database.
To give you a start point, I have included also:
3) "db_store", which is a shadow pointing to an empty sub-directory
in the MaxBase main directory.
4) Objects "Open local DB", "Share DB on the network",
"Access a remote DB", "Get the latest Java 1.02 runtime for OS/2!"
HOW DO I USE THESE?
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.) To create a new database: drag'n'drop from the new db template
to a place in your hard drive. "db_store" directory is there
for your perusal, for example. Edit the "new db" title of the
newly created object (which is a folder, btw) if you like, and
open it. Inside, you'll find an object called "rxdb.dat".
Again, rename it into something more significative if you want
and now right-click on it, then click on the arrow on the right
of the menu item "open as".
You will notice you have at least two options:
1) Open a local db. Selecting this, the database will be opened for
local use. You will see MaxBase starting and showing the selected
database.
2) Share db on the network. Selecting this, you will be prompted for
a port number (I tipically use 6789) and then the db manager for
that database will be started. Users (yourself included) can access
the database by means of:
.) The object named "Access a remote DB" in the main MaxBase folder.
To use this, just double click on it and, when asked, enter the
host name and port where the server resides.
Note: due to a bug in most Java implementations, decimal (numeric)
dotted IP addresses will fail. Use alpha-numeric IP addresses
instead (eg: s2.sassuolo.pianeta.it instead of 195.32.20.193).
LICENSE
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With "program", it is intended the whole set of .class files included
in this package.
Non profit organizations have the rights to *use* as many copies of this
program as they like. Howewer, they don't have the rights to redistribute
it to people or organizations who aren't non-profit, and cannot
disassembly the .class files.
If you have received this program as shareware, be warned that you
have a period of 30 days to evaluate it, then you must choose:
1) if you want to continue using this product, you must pay for it.
Please contact the author (see next section) in order to know how to
register.
2) if you don't like this program, or are unable to contact the author,
you *must* stop using the program and you *must* uninstall it.
You are granted the rights to use a number of copies of the program equal
to the number of licenses of RXDbase you bought, except made for RXDBServer.
If you plan to use also the Client/Server version of RXDbase, RXDBServer,
you must pay an additional license for it. Once you paid for RXDBServer,
you can access it with as many copies of Sportello (the client side app)
-or of applications you write- as you like.
I am not responsible or liable in any way for any damages
deriving from the use of this product. Use it at your own risk.
The sources for RXDbase are not provided, and you cannot modify or disassemble
the class, in any way. Also, you can not re-distribute this program unless
you have the permission of the author (Max Marsiglietti).
RXDBase is (c) Max Marsiglietti 1996, 97.
See Also Talicense.txt (in the directory where you found this) and license.txt
inside NetRexxR.zip.
CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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If you find any bug, or have suggestions, please
report all of your comments to:
Max Marsiglietti,
E-mail:
maxmars@pianeta.it (Internet), 2:332/529.12 (Fidonet)
Snail Mail:
V.Landino 13,
41049, Sassuolo (MO)
Italy.
Now you're set. Start reading readme.1st and thanks for your time!
Max.