Re: Door32.sys w/ VADV

> 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
> > >
> > > Reason that I ask is that there is a door development kit (Storm Do
> > > provides for the creation of door games in the .NET programming env
> > > it only supports Door32.sys dropfiles.
> >
> > Is DOOR32.SYS a text file like any other drop file?  I found a sample of
> > http://grouty.org/door32.fmt, but wanting to make sure it is the same on
> > this is the case, then I would say, yes, it is possible.  Integrated int
> >  No.  But part of the door batch file?  Yes.  All it would take is writi
> > simple dropfile converter program and add it to your batch file so that
> > would generate door32.sys.  You can get around VADV's code that way.  If
> > want me to write one, let me know.
>
> Door32.sys is a text file yes, but it is for 32 bit doors which require Windo
> 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 do
> 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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Steve & ComputerWhiz,

Thanks for the replies.

Steve would it be possible to create a front end door (or some other middle man
program that would run in the background), that would duplicate the socket,
then pass it to the door32 door, and once the door is finished, pass control
back to the door, which would destroy the socket, then pass control to the BBS?

Tim


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