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In article <1992Aug20.022202.2349@menudo.uh.edu>, libh@Jane.UH.EDU writes:
>  I am working on a project for a friend that requires me to sort a large file
>of records (2000+ entries generally) that will change from month to month as he
>gets updates so I can never be certain of the number of records.  I would
>appreciate any suggestions on sorting the file.  Right now I am debating on how
>to treat it as a large array on disk and sort it as if it were in memory, but I
>also realize that it would be VERY slow.  Any suggestions would be greatly
>appreciated.
>  Also, can someone tell me how to send escape codes to the printer.  I haven't
>had a reason until now but he wants the sorted file printed out in condensed
>print.  How do I send the 'chr(27) + ??' (the basic version) to the printer.  I
>tried sending the character 27 + value but it just gave me the ascii equivalent
>letter rather than changing the printer setup.  Thanks alot in advance for any
>help on either question....
>
  Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am writing the program in 'C'.

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