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From: Robert_C_Tellefson@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: As if by MAGIC, it doesnt work anymore
Message-ID: <6134@cup.portal.com>
Date: 1 Jun 88 15:54:23 GMT
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I have a small program that I use for just such occasions that reports
the next available file handle number.  When run from the DOS prompt
this is usually number 5 (unless some TSR is holding a file open).

I tried to email this message to you without success.  My location
didn't recognize your domain.  If we can connect, I'd be glad to send
you a copy of this simple program (only 8k).  Since this is something
that I wrote for our inhouse use here, it can be easily ammended to
report all available handles if needed.

You've got my curiosity going.  I'd like to hear the outcome.

Bob Tellefson                    uucp:  tellefson@cup.portal.com
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