Q21331: MS-DOS BASIC Compiler Does Not Provide ISAM File Support

Article: Q21331
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 5.35 5.36 6.00 6.00b 7.00
Operating System(s): MS-DOS
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 2-FEB-1990

Microsoft BASIC Compiler Versions 5.35, 5.36, 6.00, and 6.00b for
MS-DOS does not support Index Sequential Files (ISAM). You must write
your own routine or use a third-party vendor's routine that is
compatible with the BASIC compiler.

Microsoft BASIC Professional Development System (PDS) Version 7.00 for
MS-DOS does support ISAM files. BASIC PDS 7.00 currently supports
single-user ISAM, however.

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