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From: CS_4313_12@uta.EDU (HERBASA KHAN)
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Subject: Dcl & mail questions
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Date: 26 Apr 88 01:16:00 GMT
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Hi,

I an thinking of writing a DCL procedure that will,

1- Run from batch
2- Determine the number of old messages.
3- Extract and delete only the old messages leaving the new ones.
4- Copy the extracted files to tape

The problem is in determining how may old messges exist. Is there
any way the program can determine this with out it being entered by a user?

Since my knowledge of DCL is limited I will be thankful for any information
regarding other problems I may encounter.

Thanks in advance

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