NOVELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT TITLE: SDKDSK.EXE README FOR: SDKDSK.EXE NOVELL PRODUCTS and VERSIONS: LAN WorkShop ABSTRACT: The install program for the TIRPC SDK, that comes on the CDROM with LAN Workshop, will not install from the CD. SDKDSK.EXE contains a program, which will extract the TIRPC SDK files from the CDROM, and build 3 diskettes which can be used to install TIRPC on your system. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER THE ORIGIN OF THIS INFORMATION MAY BE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TO NOVELL. NOVELL MAKES EVERY EFFORT WITHIN ITS MEANS TO VERIFY THIS INFORMATION. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. NOVELL MAKES NO EXPLICIT OR IMPLIED CLAIMS TO THE VALIDITY OF THIS INFORMATION. ----------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOM: The TIRPC SDK on the LAN Workshop CDROM refuses to install. CAUSE The install program for the TIRPC SDK, will not install from the CD, it looks for floppies SOLUTION: Use MKRPCDSK.EXE, to extract the TIRPC SDK files from Novell's the CD ROM. It will build 3 diskettes, these diskettes can then be used to install TIRPC on your system. Self-Extracting File Name: sdkdsk.exe Files Included Size Date Time ..\ SDKDSK.TXT (This file) MKRPCDSK.EXE 35138 6-23-95 11:20:28 am Installation Instructions: To use MKRPCDSK.EXE: 1. Have available, 3 empty formatted 3.5" 1.44 diskettes. 2. Use the DOS "label" command to label them TIRPC1, TIRPC2 and TIRPC3. 3. Load the CD ROM. 4. Run MKRPCDSK from anywhere and follow the on-screen instructions. To exit the program at any time press CTRL-C. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information. -----------------------------------------------------------------