Created On: 20 August 2010
Problem:
Is it possible to identify the version of the Operating System from an ACUCOBOL-GT program?
Resolution:
ACUCUBL-GT offers a native library called WIN$VERSION. This routine returns version information for Windows and Windows NT host platforms. However, this routine does not recognize the latest Windows Operating Systems recently introduced on the market.
While WIN$VERSION will be updated, it is possible to obtain this information using a Windows function called GetVersionExA.
The related documentation can be found at this URL:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724833(VS.85).aspx
A sample program is provided attached to this article.
While WIN$VERSION will be updated, it is possible to obtain this information using a Windows function called GetVersionExA.
The related documentation can be found at this URL:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724833(VS.85).aspx
A sample program is provided attached to this article.
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