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OK, that probably works. &nbsp;I can isolate this non standard stuff and keep the code close to portable. It will be nice getting it into Linux and away from all these proprietary kludges. &nbsp;Thanks for your response.<br />

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OK, that probably works.  I can isolate this non standard stuff and keep the code close to portable. It will be nice getting it into Linux and away from all these proprietary kludges.  Thanks for your response.


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Code is Borland C v5.02 DOS with 8.3 file name restriction.<br />
What is the easiest way to get long file names?<br />
Is there a DOS extender that does this and is cheap?<br />
I want to script the program so Windows is not my choice.<br />
I will probably port to Linux but would still like version<br />
&nbsp;for the PC masses.<br />
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Ed
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Code is Borland C v5.02 DOS with 8.3 file name restriction.
What is the easiest way to get long file names?
Is there a DOS extender that does this and is cheap?
I want to script the program so Windows is not my choice.
I will probably port to Linux but would still like version
 for the PC masses.

Ed

long file names for existing DOS C code?

C is a general-purpose, imperative computer programming language, supporting structured programming, lexical variable scope and recursion, while a static type system prevents many unintended operations. By design, C provides constructs that map efficiently to typical machine instructions, so it has found lasting use in applications that had formerly been coded in assembly language, including operating systems as well as various application software for computers ranging from supercomputers to embedded systems. It is distinct from C++ (which has its roots in C) and C#, and many later languages have borrowed directly or indirectly from C.