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.

The latest known version is 2.1.1 and an special DOSTCP.SYS 2.1.1.2 for IBM PC DOS 7.0

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]