Microsoft KB Archive/818520

= INFO: Banyan VINES and AppleTalk Protocols Are Removed from MDAC Redistributable Installer =

Article ID: 818520

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8

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SUMMARY
The Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.7 redistributable installer contains files for communicating with the database by using Banyan Virtual Integrated Network Service (VINES) and AppleTalk protocols. However, the MDAC 2.8 redistributable installer does not contain files for Banyan VINES and AppleTalk. This article contains information about Banyan VINES and AppleTalk protocols. These protocols are removed from the MDAC 2.8 Redist Setup Program.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.



MORE INFORMATION
AppleTalk and Banyan VINES protocols are used on a communications network system that interconnects computer workstations, printers, shared modems, and other computers. AppleTalk and Banyan VINES protocols are removed from the MDAC Client Redist Setup Program because they are proprietary protocols that are not owned by Microsoft. Also, these protocols are security-scrubbed, and are not used by most customers.

Users who are interested in using these protocols may have to access the information from the respective product family.

