Chapter 12 Sharing a File

Accessing and controlling a file that is open only to you is a relatively simple matter. When your file is being accessed by several users simultaneously, each user must be aware of special considerations for this shared file. As you read this chapter, keep these considerations in mind:

	NOTE: In most cases, the following discussions pertain only to non-message files. For more information about using message files; refer to the Interprocess Communication Programmer's Guide (32650-90019).