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  • Subject: Re: CHAIN vs. SETLL (was Re: DOW vs DOU)
  • From: "James W. Kilgore" <qappdsn@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 23:18:38 -0700
  • Organization: Progressive Data Systems, Inc.

Greg Thielen wrote:

> I don't mean to beat a dead horse (we're going to end up agreeing to
> disagree), but I'm just now getting around to replying...

> CHAIN's primary use is to get a single
> specific record, and it has the "side effect" of setting the file
> cursor in the process.  READE's primary use is to get the _next_
> record in a series.  I believe in using the right tool for the job.
> I don't use a hammer to start a screw (even though it can be done),
> and I don't use CHAIN start an iterative read process.
> 
Hear, Hear!!  Point well made. A round of cyber applause from our group.

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