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- What is DOOMIPX, how does it work: DOOMIPX is a minimal implementation of
- the IPX protocol; it contains only calls required for DOOM to
- communicate with other nodes. DOOMIPX converts IPXSendPacket to
- NETBIOS Send Datagram and IPXListenForPacket to NETBIOS Receive
- Datagram, allowing DOOM to run on a NETBIOS network such as
- Lantastic.
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- What is the difference between DOOMIPX.COM and DOOMIPX2.COM: The Send
- Datagram portions of the two programs are the same, but the Receive
- Datagram portions are a little different. Through limited testing,
- I think DOOMIPX2 is a little quicker. You may use either one.
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- Note: I have tested this software on a Lantastic network with two
- computers (Intel DX33 and Cyrix DLC40). So if it works between two
- computers and not three, It may be my bug. Also, this code sends
- NETBIOS Datagrams larger than 512 bytes; so if it does not work you
- may try increasing the packet size of the Ethernet Card Driver.
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- To install, simply type DOOMIPX n (n = 1-4 and is unique to the workstation)
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- Distribution: The .COM files are shareware, you may distribute them freely.
- The source code is not shareware, please do not distribute it.
- Any contributions would be appreciated.
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- Source Code: The source code is 100% assembler and available for $15.00
- If you want a copy (for both DOOMIPX and DOOMIPX2) send cheque to:
- Fran Sabolich
- 5715 Horning Rd.
- Kent, OH 44240
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- Future Versions: I will attempt to write a version that connects two nodes
- via serial port. I have software that does this but both my machines
- have 8250 serial ports (no FIFO) and they overrun even at 9600 Baud.
- I'll try to make a version that works well with 8250 type UARTs.
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