Win98 performance vs Windows XP 1

[dgillz]

Here's a good question about outdated software and new machines:

Environment: Novell 4.11 server, Pervasive SQL v7, Progression 7.5.103d.

Workstation 1) Windows 98, 500 MHz Pentium III

Workstation 2) Windoes XP Pro, 3.8GHz, brand new machine.

Why or how could a Macola window open 3 to 4 times faster in the Windows 98 machine versus the Windows XP Pro machine?

The only thing I have told the client (other than to upgade) is to switch the ports on the 2 workstations to take the network out of the equation.

Any input appreciated.

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[keain]

The following environments are no longer supported:

"Environment: Novell 4.11 server, Pervasive SQL v7, Progression 7.5.103d."

So, you'll want to upgrade, particularly since P.SQL 7 has known performance issues on Windows XP workstations.

 

[dgillz]

I realize they are no longer supported. I have been trying to get these people to upgrade for years.

Do you have any details on the known Pervasive 7 Windows XP issues?

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[keain]

It's the requesters.

P.SQL 2000 sp3 introduced updated Win32 requesters that have better compliancy with Windows XP.

 

[dgillz]

Thanks for th info. How much do you wanna bet they STILL won't upgrade?



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[keain]

Sorry. I don't take sucker bets.

 

[MacolaHelp]

You will also find different success rates with various novell clients, 4.8 was better than 4.9, but some service packs for 4.9 have helped. I have also seen differences in using the microsoft client for netware with xp & differences using legact progression versus pwe on some xp workstations on novell networks. There doesn't seem to be a science, just trial & error.