Q139211: Win32 RECEIVE_AND_POST Uses an Event Handle, Not a Semaphore

Article: Q139211
Product(s): Microsoft SNA Server
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft SNA Server, versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.11, on platform(s):
   - the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 
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SUMMARY
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The SNA Server APPC Programmer's Guide included with SNA Server 2.0, 2.1 and
2.11 incorrectly documents a sema parameter in the description of the
[MC_]RECEIVE_AND_POST function.

On Windows NT, the sema parameter is an auto-reset event object obtained by
calling either the CreateEvent or OpenEvent Win32 functions. Because the Win32
APPC interface uses an auto-reset event object, the application does not need to
manage the state of the event when calling [MC_]RECEIVE_AND_POST.

On OS/2, the sema parameter is either a RAM or system semaphore.

This correction is documented in the SNA Server 2.11 Enhancements Guide.

Additional query words: prodsna 2.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbSNAServSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.11
Issue type        : kbinfo

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