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This page discusses the use of an old (but still functioning) VB.Net application that simplifies the networking definitions needed to allow a Hercules 'guest' application (i.e. MVS, z/OS etc.) to 'talk', via TCP/IP, to the outside world.
This page does not discuss how to install and setup the Hercules emulator nor any guest operating system software.
The software was not developed by Abbydale Systems LLC but was developed by the now defunct Bowstore Ltd.
It was developed on a third-party machine running a legal z/OS and with their complete knowledge and approval.Abbydale Systems LLC have tested the VB.Net program and packaged it for distribution but we do not have the resources to thoroughly test the output produced on any guest system above MVS 3.8J but it should work with higher levels of MVS and z/OS as the underlying systems use pretty much the same definitions.
We do not endorse running any software
without the required legal licenses!
This is a legitimate and free copy of MVS 3.8. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure
the external links are working, we are not responsible for any of them.
Prerequisite Software
For a connection to be made between the host (Hercules) and the guest operating
systems, you will need to download and install CTCI-WIN™ from
Software Development Laboratories
(
www.softdevlabs.com/ctci-win.html)
We also recommend (although it is not a requirement) using
HercGui from the same company.
Obviously, you will also need to have Hercules installed.
The Hercules emulator is available from
the Hercules Home Page.
The MVS 3.8j Tur(n)key 4- System is available from
here.
You will also need a 3270 emulator. We recommend wc3270 which is
available from
here.
As HercNet is a VB.Net application you will need to have the .Net
Framework installed. The .Net Framework is available from Microsoft™
(for free)
here
.
We recommend getting the 4.8 version or higher.
Downloading HercNet Software
HercNet is available from our website
It should be noted that the software works under Windows 10 and Windows 11 and
requires the VB.Net framework to be installed.
The definitions created by HercNet are contained in an output file that
will need to various pieces be copy and pasted into several sperate places.
You should NOT copy the entire file into any definition file or
errors will occur.Installation
HercNet is installed by double-clicking the downloaded file from above.
The installation process is detailed in the HercNet program manual.
This manual is available by clicking the button below.
This manual will describe how to install and use HercNet
Below is a button that will show a short video of the installation and how to
use HercNet.
