IBM TCP/IP for DOS

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IBM TCP/IP for DOS was a software package that enabled IBM PCs running DOS to communicate on TCP/IP networks. It allowed DOS applications to access network services and share data with other computers on the network. This included support for file transfer, remote login, and other network utilities.

DOS/Windows Access Kit

The OS/2 version of IBM TCP/IP comes with a component called DOS/Windows Access Kit.

DOS/WINDOWS ACCESS KIT: This facility allows DOS applications written to the IBM TCP/IP for DOS Version 2.1 programming interfaces, and Windows applications written to the Windows Sockets API Version 1.0 or Version 1.1 specifications to run in an OS/2 environment on top of IBM TCP/IP Version 2.0 for OS/2. This product requires the customer to have the OS/2 Version 2.1 operating system installed.

GG243531 - TCPIP 2.0 for OS/2 Installation and Interoperability

Toolkits

Fixes

Documentation

  • TCP/IP for MVS, VM, OS/2 and DOS X Window System Guide. Document Number GG24-3911-01. July 1994 (TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS) [1]
  • TCP/IP for DOS: Installation and Administration Guide, SC31-7047
  • TCP/IP for DOS: User's Guide, SC31-7045
  • TCP/IP for DOS: Command Reference, SX75-0083
  • IBM TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS: Programmer’s Reference, SC31-7046.

Forum Discussion

Alternatives

  • mTCP [2]
  • FTP Software's PC/TCP [3]