README:  Open Client/C for LINUX, version 10.0.3

The TAR file accessible below is a LINUX port of Sybase's Client-Library,
which is the native System 10 interface included in Sybase's Open Client
products.  It is available as freeware, with no license fees and no product
support, as part of Sybase's active participation in Internet activities.
We hope that it will be helpful to LINUX users wanting access to SQL Server
(and other Sybase server products) on non-LINUX platforms.

This port is unsupported, and does not include documentation.  Users
wanting documentation may choose to buy the Open Client documentation set
for a similar platform (such as Solaris) in order to become familiar with
Client-Library's features, installation, and interfaces.  Documentation
orders can be made (in the US) by calling 1-800-8-SYBASE.  While problem
reports are welcome from users of LINUX Client-Library (addressed to
webmaster@sybase.com), we will generally not be able to respond directly to
these reports.  Licensed users of Open Client on other platforms will want
to get technical assistance (report problems) on their supported
environments.

The port comes in 2 parts: the sybase.tgz file is required, the
devlib.tgz contains symbolic versions of Open Client libraries
which may be useful in debugging.

sybase.tgz:
Total disk space required is 0.5 MB compressed; 1.6 MB uncompressed.
Recommended memory for LINUX clients is 2 MB.

devlib.tgz
Total disk space required is 4.9 MB compressed; 13.0 MB uncompressed.
Recommended memory for LINUX clients using devlibs is 4 MB.

Some Sybase user communities may want to copy this TAR file (including 
README) to local web sites, making it easier to obtain copies for 
local users or during peak network times.




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