Re: INFORMIX - esql/c - DB-connection

Posted in 1996

Susana Cumplido-Riel — Fri, 06 Sep 1996 13:12:43 -0400 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Hi, I agree with the message sent by Jonathan. Moreover, there is a useful file to mention: the .netrc. The .netrc is an ASCII file containing the login and initialization information used by the TCP/IP. It will contain information about the host to connect, the account, the password. It is equivalent to the "SetNet" preferences file in a Mac. Of course it is optional but it is very useful if you want and authomatic connection to the database. If you are worry about the password, you can assign the right protections to the file (chmod go-rwx .netrc). This file should be located in the user's home directory. Susana Susana Cumplido-Riel susana_cumplido@avid.com Avid Technology, Inc.