Re: Files per process question

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From: z_harbergt
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1992 04:48

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In article <92218.074922MKK2@psuvm.psu.edu>, <MKK2@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
> 
>   Q:  Is there a limit to the number of files that a program can open?
>       Is there someway to increase that limit?  Can you tell me where
>       I can learn more about this vaguely asked question? 8-)

 I am currently working on a QuickBASIC program that is using AJS's
 db/LIB dBase Library and it just so happens that I read a section on
 DOS file limitations.  Now I quote,

  " DOS allows only 20 files open for any one application, and takes
  5 of these for its own use."

 They go on to say that their library can get around this limitation.
 Thus I have answered your first question and but the second question's
 answer is left as a "yes" but... your going to have to do more 
 research.  Anyone else to help?

 Greg Harber                      InterNet: z_harbergt@ccsvax.sfasu.edu
 Stephen F. Austin State University    "In the Pine Kingdom"

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