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Because data expands exponentially to fill all available space. Why was it so important for Microsoft to break the 640k barrier? At one time, 640k was way more than enough, now, it's not a drop in the bucket. At one time, 16mb was more than enough, but now... Yes, there may be work arounds by using something other than a user space. But, perhaps that is the best for the particular application. Regards, Jim Langston Me transmitte sursum, Caledoni! Steve Richter wrote: > > > > >*USRSPC object does have 16MB limit. > >I am curious why it is so important to have *USRSPC in particular to be > >larger than 16MB ? > > > > Alexei Pytel > > > > Alexei, > can I turn the question back on you? > > why was it so important for ibm to provide teraspace functionality? > > Steve Richter +--- | This is the MI Programmers Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MI400@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MI400-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MI400-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: dr2@cssas400.com +---
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