>>>>>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 Based on an AlteVista search of "SilverWare, Inc." I ran into a bunch of dead ends -- several references to URLs no longer valid.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
SilverWare is, in fact, no more. They have been gone for almost a year now. I have used their product in the past and was dismayed to hear of their demise. I am still waiting to see who will pick up their code and continue with it. They had a very good system and they provided full "C" source code.