Justin Zygmont wrote:
> 
> > BIG NOTE:
> >       MSDOS itself does not support record or file locking.
> > Linux does and DOSEMU.bin can enforce. ONE user at a time please.
> > Applies to /usr/local/dosemu/freedos and actual MSDOS partitions.
> > exception:  if a $HOME/freedos is used.  Then each user would have
> > his/her own dos world and locks would not apply.
> 
> what if they are sharing the same msdos partition or boot directory?
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You and I can't use the same actual dos machine at the same time -
right?

Same goes for non-user-directory installs.

Per the Highlander:  "There can be only One"   at a time.

IF and ONLY IF (IFF) the simultanious use of DOSEMU is on DIFFERENT
partitions or home directories is file locking not a factor.
Screw up your tax records and IRS will eat you alive. So will their
counterparts in other countries.

Steve Turner
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