LinCAT (Linux Compatibility Assurance Toolkit 1.1)

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January 2004

Overview

The Linux Compatibility Assurance Toolkit 1.1 (LinCAT) is used to identify porting issues in C/C++ source code files. This utility analyzes the difficulty of porting such source files from Linux to the Solaris Operating System (OS), and it can help you estimate the total effort required for the port.

Contents

1. Installing LinCAT
• Solaris Side Installation
• Linux Side Installation
2. LinCAT: Application Compatibility
• Overview
• How LinCAT Works
• Invoking LinCAT
• Options
• Additional Features
3. Scriptran -- Script Compatibility
   • Overview
   • How Scriptran Works
   • Guide to Using Scriptran
   • Using Scriptran in Batch
   • Interactive Mode
   • Common Issues and Workarounds
4. Oldworld and Neworld
• Overview
• How Oldworld and Neworld Can Help Your Migration
• How Oldworld and Neworld Work
• Guide to Using Oldworld
• Environment Variables
• Suggested Use of Oldworld and Neworld
• Guide to Using Neworld
5. Download LinCAT
• README
• Release Notes