>>>>Hi all,
>>>>
>>>>does anyone know of communications tool for FPW 2.6 (other than Magna Carta CommTolls) that:
>>>>
>>>> 1) supports modem pool
>>>> 2) supports Windows NT
>>>> 3) is well documented and
>>>> 4) has good technical support?
>>>>
>>>>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA,
>>>>
>>>>Srdjan Mandic
>>>
>>>You might try checking out the SilverFox Library SPCS for Windows from SilverWare, Inc., phone (214) 247-0131. (They are in Dallas, TX.) I have used their product, a library of function calls, in FPD and FPW for a number of years. I have not had any insurmountable problems running FPD or FPW 2.6 apps under Windows NT.
>>>
>>>The manual is decent (documents all the calls & return codes, often gives coding examples plus they provide sample programs), and they will definitely answer questions on the phone. I would suggest calling them and asking about modem pool support.
>>>
>>>HTH.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>
>>
>>Steve,
>>
>>thank you very much for fast reply. I tried to call them earlier today, however machine keeps telling me that the number is not right. I know it's right - I even checked their address and number at wwww.switchboard.com (BTW area code is 972 now). SilverWare's web page currently can not be reached, so I just hope they're still in business... Have a nice day,
>>
>>Srdjan
>
>I also used their product and was very happy with it.
>When I went to VFP I had to switch to PDQComm because
>they didn't have a product out. Their product works
>very well in FOX 2.6 however. I hope they are still
>in business. Good Luck
>
>Gary

Srdjan--

Sigh. I tried their phone number and the number for their BBS -- alas, no response on either. Based on an AlteVista search of "SilverWare, Inc." I ran into a bunch of dead ends -- several references to URLs no longer valid. I also called a firm in Florida that has a current web page listing one of their products. If the guy calls me back with any helpful information, I'll pass it on.

If they are gone, the demise was recent. Earlier this year, I purchased their Windows Communications Tool Kit and was planning to use it on an app I am going to upgrade from FPD 2.6 to VFP 5. Sounds like I won't get much technical support -- though I almost never needed it with their products -- which I have used since my Clipper Summer '87 days.

Steve