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From: Robert Dewar <robert_dewar@my-deja.com>
Subject: Re: ada 83 open file for append
Date: 1999/07/08
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In article <JMYShxEy#GA.194@newstoo.hiwaay.net>,
  "David C. Hoos, Sr." <david.c.hoos.sr@ada95.com> wrote:
> The correct syntax for the Form parameter is operating
> environment-dependent.
>
> It should be described in Appendix F of your compiler's
> documentation.

*if* it is implemented! There is no requirement in Ada 83
for providing append functionality.

However, the standard Ada Posix interface does contain this
functionality in a portable manner, so you should find an
Ada 83 technology that provides Ada Posix support.


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