

	DECUS "C" utility routines for DECNET V 2.0


DEC provides FORTRAN, COBOL and BASIC callable routines with it's 
DECNET Phase IV distribution for RSX 11M and M+, but none for DECUS 
"C". We are great fans of "C" and wanted to use DECNET task to task, 
so the DECNET "C" utility library was born.

Each module follows the same argument sequence as the MACRO-11 macro 
definitions. The individual routines are very simple, this 
submission just saves you duplicating work we've already done.

To recreate the library, use NETASM.CMD to assemble the modules, 
then concatanate the object files and put them in a library. 

The documentation follows the form of the CX extension library in 
the DECUS "C" kit. You should definitely read and understand the 
first part of the CX manual before using these routines. To rebuild 
the documentation, use the MAKDOC.CMD file. This assumes you have 
the GETRNO program from the DECUS "C" distribution or the Fall '82 
RSX SIG tape.

		V 2.0 Notes

This submission includes a set of utility routines to make DECnet 
much simpler in DECUS "C". NETIO and NETLNK allow treating the 
network in a method similar to "C" files. These routines take care 
of assigning a free LUN, setting up connect blocks and many of the 
other irritating details of DECnet connections.

Other programs in this submission use these routines. A ready to use 
library is contained in [333,100]CN.OLB. You should include STDNET.H 
in all C programs that use these routines.

Documentation for NETIO and NETLNK can be extracted using GETRNO 
from the DECUS "C" kit.

Questions, complaints, praise (I rather like the last) can be 
addressed to:

	Hans J. Jung
	Assistant Manager of Research and Development
	The Associated Press
	50 Rockerfeller Plaza
	New York, NY 10020
	(212) 621-1568

I will take calls, but am notoriously hard to reach by phone. I also 
can't guarantee you much phone time.
