All,

This is the first beta release of TCP Deux, a 4th Dimension component
that provides a single set of TCP routines to target the writing TCP
communications code to.  Specifically, TCP Deux provides
cross-platform compatibility for all TCP operations.

TCP communications are ultimately provided by a 4D plugin.  TCP Deux
is fully compatible with 4D Internet Commands v6.7.x, Internet ToolKit
v2.0.x, and Internet ToolKit v2.5.x.  TCP Deux allows you, as the 4D
developer, to write your TCP communications code directly to the
routines contained within the TCP Deux regardless of which specific
TCP plugin is being used.  One set of code works with all of TCP
plugins!

Of course, TCP Deux provides many automation and management functions
for use in writing TCP communications code.  It automatically handles
most of the common operations involved in managing TCP communications
in 4D.

TCP Deux does require that the BASh 4D component be installed for it
to operate correctly.  BASh is a 4D component available for free from
DSTi and it handles all of the core routines needed to properly run
TCP Deux.

All of the code within the TCP Deux component is ready to use
immediately.  There are no compiler issues to be concerned about;  all
of the variables are typed in compiler methods for even the most
stringent 4D developers.  Just install the component in your structure
and start calling the methods within it.  It is really that simple!

Obviously,  this is still a work in progress.  Watch for announcements
about updates which will become available, as we are continually
working on finishing off the documentation and adding new features to
the TCP Deux component.  As well, there are other components to be
available very soon that complement the TCP Deux component
significantly.

As you have come to expect from high quality software development
firms, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is committed to providing the
support, service, quality, and compatibility which any modern software
developer requires in their tools' vendors.  Feel free to contact me
at any time if you have any questions or problems with the software in
the TCP Deux component.  And, of course, feature requests are always
welcome.

Finally, you will need a serial code to run TCP Deux.  The serial code
is needed to initialize the TCP Deux component, with the method
INIT_TCPd.  The following serial code provides full access for the
v1.0.0 betas through June 30th, 2001:

TNWHqs8wgmd0693/xldBWhAmcWUq/zaw

Enjoy!



Steven G. Willis, sgwillis@deepskytech.com
President, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
http://www.deepskytech.com/
(561) 794-9494
