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From: tower@AI.MIT.EDU (Leonard H. Tower Jr.)
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Subject: GNU dbm (0.8) is now available for beta test
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Date: 10 Jul 89 22:29:52 GMT
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Forwarded-For: phil@unicorn.wwu.edu (Phil Nelson)

The GNU version of dbm is now available for beta test.  Those
interested in testing gdbm may get a copy via anonymous ftp from
unicorn.wwu.edu.  The file is pub/gdbm.tar.Z.  For those without ftp
access, request a copy of the 3 shar files from phil@unicorn.wwu.edu.

gdbm is a reimplementation of dbm.  gdbm is extended to allow multiple
gdbm files open at the same time.  Also, gdbm files CAN be copied
without causing large amounts of space to be created.  (A problem with
dbm files.  This implies that dbm and gdbm DO NOT have the same file
structure.  BUT gdbm does have a set of compatability routines to
allow programs using dbm to use gdbm without changing the code.  The
databases must be rebuilt, but once rebuilt, gdbm should act like
dbm.)  For futher details, read the README file that comes with gdbm.

Send bug reports to phil@unicorn.wwu.edu.

Phil Nelson
phil@unicorn.wwu.edu