NPL for MS-DOS
NPL for 386/DOS-Extender

Summary

NPL for MS-DOS has been one of Niakwa's flagship platforms for over a decade, creating one of the most mature and stable platforms available, with the lowest memory requirements.  However, the demand for larger programs and more memory exceeded the capabilities within the MS-DOS world.  In 1991, Niakwa introduced NPL for 386/DOS-Extender, a 32-bit version of it's popular MS-DOS RunTime with a built-in DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI).  This broke the "640KB" boundary of DOS, allowing larger programs, and larger variables.

NPL for MS-DOS Runtime licenses are available in single-user, or multi-user licenses.   The multi-user licenses come in two variations: for NetBIOS networks only, or a "Supported Networks" version for Novell Netware or NetBIOS networks.

With the advent and popularity of MS-Windows (in association with MS-DOS), more and more users turn to the 32-bit multi-tasking environment of choice with our NPL for MS-Windows products.  But, for those remaining applications that rely on the simplicity of DOS, and/or the power of 32-bit programming, we continue to offer NPL solutions.

System Requirements

Revisions shown are minimum requirements.  Check with a Niakwa Sales or Support representative for more information.

* - Requires "Supported Networks" license to operate.

Current Versions Shipping

NPL Release IV Runtime Products

NPL Release IV Development Packages

• All MS-DOS Platforms Revision 4.30.09.00.I is included with the the NPL release V Integrated Development Environment (IDE).  Refer to the NPL for MS-Windows product page.

The MS-DOS Runtime is included in all NPL Runtime offerings, including MS-Windows.   For migration to the MS-Windows environment or to Release V, refer to the NPL for MS-Windows product page.

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