> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Stan Sieler
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 1998 5:57 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: 5.5 PP 5 Information
>
>
> Hi,
>
> > Does anyone know, or is willing to speculate, if "trimming" files is
> > something to avoid until this patch to the patch is applied?
>
> I don't have details of the bug, but Scott M. said it was involved
> with the "fill_disc" routine ... a routine that isn't used
> by the trim operation.  I.e., a "trim" releases space beyond
> the EOF ... which doesn't require filling it with nulls/blanks.
>
> So...I wouldn't avoid a trim, based on what I've heard/read.

Actually, I take back what I said about "trimming", and I agree
with Stan. I wasn't thinking of releasing space *beyond* EOF, and
specifically I wasn't thinking that was what "trimming" meant.

I don't believe releasing space beyong EOF will cause the problem.

Thanks for pointing this out Stan...