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Running an application accross operating system versions

 
dhirajkurhade
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Running an application accross operating system versions

Hi,



Can someone please tell me if an application Compiled/Built on HP-UX B11.11 can be run on HP-UX 11.0, HP-UX B11.10 or not??

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Mel Burslan
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Re: Running an application accross operating system versions

It may or may not. Depending on the nature of the compiled binary and libraries it uses, it might work but you can not expect a 100% compatibility, especially if it is compiled on a newer version of OS as your case says.

If it was compiled on an older version of the OS, the chances of running it under newer OS versions is higher, but again not 100%. You can not know until you run it and test it thoroughly.
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Laurent Menase
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Re: Running an application accross operating system versions

if compiled on 11.0 the application should work on 11.11, 11.23 and 11.31, except if:
1) they are using obsolet APIs for that release
2) they use private APIs & structure

So check the release notes and if you
OldSchool
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Re: Running an application accross operating system versions

11.0 has a better shot at running on the newer OSes. I've never tried to go backwards, as in 11.11 to 11.0.

Also, you didn't mention hardware. Is there a mix of PA-RISC and Itainium? If so, the Aries emulator may allow it to work.

Dennis Handly
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Re: Running an application accross operating system versions

The official statement is this isn't supported. Applications are only forward compatible.