accessing DOS disk directory

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From: Bob Marcus
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1986 16:16

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I would like to access the DOS disk directory from a C program.  The
technical reference manual for DOS (3.1) gives the format for directory
entries, but I can't figure out how to access the information.  Can
anyone help, please?  
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Bob Marcus                               marcus@wanginst        (Csnet)
Wang Institute of Graduate Studies       wanginst!marcus        (UUCP)
Tyng Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879           (617) 649-9731

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Subject: accessing DOS disk directory
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Date: Wed, 23-Apr-86 11:16:24 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr 23 11:16:24 1986
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