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Chapter 1
NI-488.2M Software Description
This chapter describes the NI-488.2M software package and explains how the
software works with your OS/2 system.
The NI-488.2M Software Package
The following section highlights important elements of the NI-488.2M software
for OS/2 and describes the function of each element.
NI-488.2M Driver and Driver Utilities
The distribution disk contains the following driver and utility files.
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readme.doc is a documentation file that contains important information
about the NI-488.2M software and a description of any new features.
Before you use the software, read this file for the most recent information.
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install.cmd is an OS/2 command file that performs the software
installation. It does not modify your config.sys file.
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gpib.sys is the software driver file that is loaded at system startup by
OS/2.
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gpib.ddp is a device driver profile. This file is used by the OS/2
command, ddinstal, to control the installation process.
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ibic.exe is an interactive control program that you use to communicate
with the GPIB devices interactively using NI-488.2 functions and routines.
It helps you to learn the NI-488.2 routines and to program your instrument
or other GPIB devices.
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ibconf.exe is a software configuration program that changes the
configuration parameters of the NI-488.2M software.
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ibtest.exe is the software installation test.
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