NOTE: A Windows problem exists between the 32-bit system and the 16-bit subsystem if you are using Windows 95 and a 16-bit winsock like Trumpet, Spry, or Chameleon. Win32 applications cannot communicate with the 16-bit subsystem for winsock services. NCSA recommends you use the native Windows 95 TCP/IP protocol support. See "14. How do I configure the Windows 95 winsock?" on page H-4 for information about setting up the software.
A number of companies are developing WinSock software. The choice of which winsock to use is governed by several factors.
Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11
The Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 operating systems do not have built-in support for the winsock. If you use one of these operating systems, you must install one of the following winsocks on your system if you plan to search the Internet. winsock.dll
The winsock.dll provides the necessary TCP/IP networking environment under Windows. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the data transfer method used by the World Wide Web and the Internet.
Your options are: