Twinsock

conferences | apps conference | critical winsock ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/win3/winsock/twnsck20.zip Twinsock -- This is a freeware program that enables non-SLIP users to achieve a pseudo-SLIP connection, much like the commercial software package, TIA (The Internet Adapter). With the Newest release, support has been added for Windows 95 and also for a wide range of 32-bit winsock applications. Troy's Winsock (named after the author, Troy Rollo) is similar to TIA in many ways, including the 'magic' of enabling a UNIX account user without access to SLIP to use standard winsock applications. Most applications, with the exclusion of CU-SeeMe, Ping, and a few others, will work without the need for a SLIP connection. Both Twinsock and TIA 'fake' an IP address to get clients to work, but the same procedure will not work for running a remote server. Twinsock experiences more compatibility problems with winsock applications than does TIA, but it is free. SLIP/PPP users will get much greater compatibility with Trumpet than with Twinsock or TIA, but for those users without access to SLIP or PPP, this is a must-have client. Pros: Run 16-bit and 32-bit winsock apps without a true SLIP connection! Cons: Compatibility problems with some winsock apps, can't run remote servers New: Support for Windows 95 and 32-bit winsock internet clients Version Reviewed: 2.04 Date of Review: 11/22/95 apps conference Main Menu