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>My manager is considering developing a storage >algorithm to store a variable length text field in a 32K record. If your manager wants to optimise on expensive disk by packing records this way, consider using offline storage instead: tape, optical, CD. The extra processing required to pack and unpack the data could be vastly more expensive than the DASD savings. If the manager is open to the idea, model the system both ways (VARLEN) and "packing" with a subset of the actual data you will be using. See which one uses less space... Buck Calabro Commsoft; Albany, NY Visit the Midrange archives and FAQ at http://www.midrange.com "...the humourous man shall end his part in peace..." -- Hamlet Act II, scene ii +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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