[Info-vax] Hard links on VMS ODS5 disks

[Dave Froble]

On 7/17/2023 6:55 AM, Johnny Billquist wrote:
> On 2023-07-16 00:42, Dave Froble wrote:
>
>> Ok, my test was on a VAX, but I doubt that has any bearing.  Don't have a
>> clue. Unless you're trying to read the file while it's still open.  That
>> doesn't work.
>
> Why wouldn't it work on an open file? As long as you are allowed shared reading
> it should be just fine.
>
>   Johnny
>

I'm not familiar with the TYPE utility.

I am a bit familiar with RMS, the DLM, and usage.

My guess is that the utility doesn't use any "read regardless" capability.  So 
"allowed shared reading" may not be in use.  Just a guess.

-- 
David Froble                       Tel: 724-529-0450
Dave Froble Enterprises, Inc.      E-Mail: davef at tsoft-inc.com
DFE Ultralights, Inc.
170 Grimplin Road
Vanderbilt, PA  15486