I have noticed a symptom with certain new VISTA PC installs that needs attention.
Our Delphi created programs use a system function called FileAge that reports a
file's modification date and time. We use this information in our programs to
automatically trigger updates to our programs as well as map data delivered
to the individual workstation.
In our code, we use the date/time returned from the Borland Delphi's FileAge function
to determine if a file on the server (Novell) is newer than a file on the pc (Vista). When
this occurs, our code then makes the appropriate copies before continuing.
We created this method to ensure our ability to force code and data updates during
emergency response scenarios over 10 years ago. We have successfully utilized this
functionality numerous times on critical systems.
The file date/time that is returned from Novell server files equate to 1/1/2000 on the
affected Vista systems. With a date return of that age, the server files will not trigger
the appropriate behavior and the result is old code and data files.
Mr. Ward and I tested on multiple configurations, today. Here are the findings:
Please note: we are not having this problem on the Win2K or XP stations.
Status PC OpSys Novell Client ZenWorks Client
OK Vista Novell client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.2.46470
OK Vista Novell client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 IR1A Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.0.25097
Bad Vista Novell client 2 SP1 for Windows Vista/2008 IR3 Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.0.25097
Bad Vista Novell client 2 SP1 for Windows Vista/2008 IR3 Adaptive Agent Version 10.3.0.27049
From this sample, the common denominator seems to be Vista with Novell Client 2 SP1 IR3.
Our Delphi created programs use a system function called FileAge that reports a
file's modification date and time. We use this information in our programs to
automatically trigger updates to our programs as well as map data delivered
to the individual workstation.
In our code, we use the date/time returned from the Borland Delphi's FileAge function
to determine if a file on the server (Novell) is newer than a file on the pc (Vista). When
this occurs, our code then makes the appropriate copies before continuing.
We created this method to ensure our ability to force code and data updates during
emergency response scenarios over 10 years ago. We have successfully utilized this
functionality numerous times on critical systems.
The file date/time that is returned from Novell server files equate to 1/1/2000 on the
affected Vista systems. With a date return of that age, the server files will not trigger
the appropriate behavior and the result is old code and data files.
Mr. Ward and I tested on multiple configurations, today. Here are the findings:
Please note: we are not having this problem on the Win2K or XP stations.
Status PC OpSys Novell Client ZenWorks Client
OK Vista Novell client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.2.46470
OK Vista Novell client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 IR1A Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.0.25097
Bad Vista Novell client 2 SP1 for Windows Vista/2008 IR3 Adaptive Agent Version 10.2.0.25097
Bad Vista Novell client 2 SP1 for Windows Vista/2008 IR3 Adaptive Agent Version 10.3.0.27049
From this sample, the common denominator seems to be Vista with Novell Client 2 SP1 IR3.
