PATHWORKS for DOS (NetWare Coexistence) Installation and

This document serves as the "Installation and Configuration Guide" for PATHWORKS for DOS (NetWare Coexistence). It provides instructions for setting up PATHWORKS software to operate concurrently with Novell NetWare on a single DOS-based PC, leveraging a shared Ethernet or Token Ring network adapter and NDIS-compliant drivers.

The guide outlines essential software (PATHWORKS for DOS v4.0/4.1, compatible NetWare, LANDRVDEC diskette) and hardware requirements (Ethernet/Token Ring controller, local boot PC, optional memory managers like EMS/XMS), including disk space specifications. The installation process involves creating an IPX driver with Novell utilities (WSGEN/SHGEN), establishing a connection to a PATHWORKS server, updating the NETSETUP utility, configuring the client workstation (specifying network transport like DECnet or TCP/IP), and finally, rebooting the PC.

Key configuration aspects, such as Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 compatibility, memory management considerations for optimal performance, and network addressing issues, are detailed. The guide also explains the technical operation of how both PATHWORKS and NetWare clients function simultaneously, sharing a Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) compliant driver for network communication. Appendices cover utilities for dynamic component loading (STARTNET/STOPNET for v4.1), deinstallation procedures, and a list of common error messages with solutions.