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Date: Tue, 11-Feb-86 08:37:02 EST
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Thanks for all answers to my logical name problem.
I've now an idea how to manage it.

But some people believe the underscore is  t h e  solution.
That's no solution that's a security hole. Look at the example.
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$ define _dra0  usrdsk:
$ define __dra0 usrdsk:
$ dir _dra0:[yd14]login

Directory USRDSK:[YD14]

LOGIN.COM;2         LOGIN.COM;1

Total of 2 files.
$ dir __dra0:[yd14]login

Directory USRDSK:[YD14]

LOGIN.COM;2         LOGIN.COM;1

Total of 2 files.
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I would prefer something like the underscore under V3.x to specify a filename

     (1) without the possibility of a redefinition
 and (2) without having to define a logical name with some special attributes
 and (3) without having to install an image in executive mode
 and (4) without setting a bit in FAB, RAB, ZAPDUP or ...

but this is no longer possible since VMS V4.0

Regards    Reinhard