Topic: SME 9 - Windows 98, Windows 95

[k_graham]

I upgraded from SME server 8 using a USB backup from the server, then restore data when asked during install on SME 9 64 bit

All seemed to go well, I was able to view shares on the server across the network.

Unfortunately the 1 DOS program (a point of sale program)  located on the SME server, I keep Windows 98 for locks up in 98.

A Windows 95 client workstation works however.

In addition a Windows 7 client works - the drawback is when printing from the program it takes a long time for Windows 7 to allow the printing to take place, where as with Windows 95 and windows 98 the printing is immediate, otherwise I would run the program on Windows 7, 32 bit.

I am guessing it may be an issue with networking but both 95 and 98 are able to copy files across the network. If a "point of sale ever comes along in Linux or even Windows that worked as well for us I would change, but until then ....

Ken


Ideas?

[idp_qbn]

Hi,
Have you searched for Linux POS software.
Here's a link to some : http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20110129042546189/PointofSale.html

I found that using Google and "linux point of sales software"

Cheers
Ian

[janet]

k_graham

In addition a Windows 7 client works - the drawback is when printing from the program it takes a long time for Windows 7 to allow the printing to take place, where as with Windows 95 and windows 98 the printing is immediate, otherwise I would run the program on Windows 7, 32 bit.

Maybe you need to configure the printer port in Windows as an LPT1: or LPT2: port.
That is necessary on old DOS software I still have to use (no replacement for it).
Google for how to do it.

[k_graham]

k_graham

Maybe you need to configure the printer port in Windows as an LPT1: or LPT2: port.
That is necessary on old DOS software I still have to use (no replacement for it).
Google for how to do it.

Yes I do have to have a lpt port configured, but the original Windows 95 and 98 printed direct to the port immediately. NT and later keep the subsystem separate so have to time out before printing resulting in a delay.

I have found by right clicking the ikon in Windows 95 and changing memory from "auto" to maximum - 16 megs and protected , the program works better, but still has a issue accessing 1 function.

Ken