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                                SHARE──Notes
 
Common use of Share
 
Typically, you use SHARE in a network or multitasking environment in which
programs share files. SHARE loads the code that supports file-sharing and
locking in these environments. Once you install Share, MS-DOS uses the code
loaded by Share to validate all read and write requests from programs. For
example, if two people are accessing the same data file, SHARE manages the
file so both people do not write to the file at the same time.
 
Allocating space for file-sharing information
 
When deciding how many bytes to allocate for file sharing, note that each
open file requires enough space for the length of the full path and
filename. The average length of a filename and its path is 20 bytes.
 
Using Share with Microsoft Flash File System
 
Share may be required in order to run some applications with Microsoft Flash
File System.
 
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