PATHWORKS for DOS, Version 4.0

This document is a Software Product Description (SPD) for PATHWORKS for DOS, Version 4.0 (formerly DECnet PCSA Client for DOS). PATHWORKS for DOS is software based on the Personal Computing Systems Architecture (PCSA), designed to integrate DOS-based personal computers into a DECnet network.

Key aspects of the document include:

• Functionality: It enables DOS PCs to act as clients in a DECnet environment, allowing them to access file, print, disk, and mail services provided by VMS, ULTRIX, or OS/2 servers. It also supports task-to-task communication, terminal emulation, and PC DECwindows Motif.
• Networking: It supports Ethernet and asynchronous DECnet connections. It is compatible with NDIS Version 1.0, allowing for a variety of Ethernet controller choices.
• Resource Management: The software includes memory-saving techniques (such as using EMS or loading into high memory) to optimize available conventional memory for applications.
• Compatibility and Integration: The product supports Microsoft Windows (Version 3.0 and 2.1) and provides integration with various Digital hardware, including printers and mouse drivers.
• Licensing and Requirements: It outlines the need for a license for each client system and specifies the required server software (e.g., PATHWORKS for VMS or ULTRIX) for a server/client environment. It also notes various system, hardware, and software requirements and limitations.