Deprecated Features

The following features are no longer supported in Pervasive PSQL:

NetWare

NetWare is no longer a supported platform for Pervasive PSQL. If you are running a previous version of Pervasive PSQL for NetWare, consider upgrading to Pervasive PSQL for Windows or for Linux.

Select Windows Platforms

The following Windows platforms are no longer supported for any of the Pervasive PSQL products:

DOS 6.22

DOS 6.22 is no longer a supported platform for any of the Pervasive PSQL products.

16-bit Applications

Support is no longer available for 16-bit products or 16-bit application development with Pervasive PSQL.

The 16-bit utilities are no longer available in Pervasive PSQL, nor are the 16-bit client components. The configuration settings for 16-bit clients, such as Use Thunk and so forth, are no longer available.

Smart Components

The smart component management (SCM) technology is no longer used in Pervasive PSQL. SCM provided a method to avoid component mismatches and the occurrence of an older program overwriting newer components. Pervasive PSQL now uses different techniques to provide the same functionality.

DOS TSR Programs

The DOS Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs are no longer supported. This includes the following programs:

Note that the DOS requester btrbox is still supported on 32-bit Windows platforms. DOS applications are not supported on 64-bit Windows platforms; therefore, btrbox is not supported on 64-bit Windows platforms.