Re: Door32.sys w/ VADV

> Re: Door32.sys w/ VADV
>
> > Is there a way for VADV to support door that only uses a Door32.sys drop
> >
> > Reason that I ask is that there is a door development kit (Storm Door) t
> > provides for the creation of door games in the .NET programming envirome
> > it only supports Door32.sys dropfiles.
>
> Is DOOR32.SYS a text file like any other drop file?  I found a sample of one
> http://grouty.org/door32.fmt, but wanting to make sure it is the same one.  I
> this is the case, then I would say, yes, it is possible.  Integrated into VAD
>  No.  But part of the door batch file?  Yes.  All it would take is writing a
> simple dropfile converter program and add it to your batch file so that it
> would generate door32.sys.  You can get around VADV's code that way.  If you
> want me to write one, let me know.

Door32.sys is a text file yes, but it is for 32 bit doors which require Windows
API calls that a DOS BBS cannot do. Basically what it would take for VADV is
when a door32 door is ran, the BBS is shrunk out of memory and VADV32 would
duplicate the socket and then pass the socket to the 32 bit door. When the door
is done executing, VADV32 would then regain control of the socket and destroy
the duplicated socket.. then load the BBS back into memory.

VADV32 does create a door32.sys file, but it really doesn't do much since it
isn't implemented in the server.

Steve


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