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A Simple Property Editor

Question: A simple property editor Answer: This is an introductory level article about creating a simple property editor that I hope will get you started. I’ll provide enough information about

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Using SQL2 Built-in Functions

Question: Using SQL2 built-in functions Answer: A problem that’s rampant with many software tools today, even one as complete and comprehensive as Delphi, is that documentation on many important subjects

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Some Useful String Manipulation Functions

Question: Some useful string manipulation functions Answer: If you’re like me, you create a bunch of utility functions and store them in a separate unit or maybe even a DLL

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Circular referencing

Question: Circular referencing Answer: This tip addresses circular referencing between units; that is, where two units are dependent upon each other in some way. Or in more simple terms: two

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Writing Netware programs/NLMs

Question: Where can I find information on how to write a program that is going to run on a Novell 3.x or 4.x server? Can you install an EXE and

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How to learn LAN basics

Question: I want to learn about the basics of local area networks. Where do I start? Answer: Your best bet is to get yourself some books that deal with the

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Netscape and directory services

Question: Does Netscape offer any special integration with Novell NDS? If so, how can I take advantage of it? Also, is there a way to monitor my Novell 4.x server

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Assessing LAN reliability

Question: I need to make a recommendation to a firm. There are upwards of 50 computer controllers and each must be guaranteed of sending at least one message every minute.

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Fast Ethernet

Question: What are the various flavors of “Fast Ethernet” and how do they work? Answer: “Fast Ethernet” refers to 100 Mbps Ethernet networks. Fast Ethernet provides 10 times the bandwidth

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Dial-up Access from Windows

Question: We have notebooks running Windows for Workgroups at location A that need to be able to dial up location B and run a DOS application on a PC. We

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Rights control to the NetWare 4.x file system simplified

Question: Rights control to the NetWare 4.x file system simplified Answer: While using Novell NetWare 3.1x, administrators used the familiar “grant” command to control user rights to files and directories

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Modem performance

Question: I have a 28.8 Kbps modem. Why do I always connect at 2400 baud? How can I realize the full potential of my modem? Answer: The 28.8 modem is

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Using TCP/IP on AS/400 midrange system

Question: Using TCP/IP on AS/400 midrange system Answer: The AS/400 midrange system with the V3R1 release of its operating system,OS/400, provides a means to implement TCP/IP as a communications protocol.Achieving

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Netware Audits

Question: How do I utilize Novell’s auditing features to audit various events on a NetWare 4.x server? Answer: The auditing features are available via the auditcon command in Novell4.x. This

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Difference between null and IPX-based modem links

Question: What is the difference between a null modem link and IPX-based links? Answer: There is a fundamental difference. IPX is a packet protocol, which means information is transported in

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How to make Netware queues available on UNIX

Question: We have a mixed UNIX/NetWare environment. How can we make our Netware queues available on UNIX? Answer: You’ll need the NetWare/IP product from Novell. This will let you configure

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How does Frame Relay compare with X.25?

Question: How does Frame Relay compare with X.25? Answer: X.25 is a packet-switched technology, which implies that data is transmitted inunits called packets. In many ways, X.25 can be considered

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Connecting two nodes without a hub

Question: Is it possible to connect two nodes without a hub? If so, what type of cable do I need? Answer: Yes, it is possible. You need a “cross-over 10BaseT

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ATM LAN Emulation (LANE)

Question: What is the importance of ATM LAN Emulation? Answer: Local Area Network Emulation (LANE) has been proposed as a way to bring thepower of ATM to the user’s desktop

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Load order of graphic images

Question: I’m concerned about the order in which images I use on a site are loaded. Specifically, I want toload certain images before others. Any ideas? Answer: There are three

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Creating a pull-down menu

Question: I am trying to create a pull-down menu for my Web page, and it is not working. Answer: The syntax for creating a pull-down menu is as follows:Pull-down Menu: