Running POSIX-Based Applications Over the Network

 Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q101265
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

You can run a POSIX-based application from a network share in the same manner that you can run other Win32-based applications. You can use universal naming convention (UNC) at the Windows NT command prompt or start a POSIX-based application from File Manager.

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Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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