share (command)
In computing, share is a command for MS-DOS that allowed software to perform file locks. Locking files became necessary when MS-DOS began allowing files to be accessed simultaneously by multiple programs, either through multitasking or networking.[1][2][3]
There were five locking modes:
- Deny None
- Deny Read
- Deny Write
- Deny All
- Compatibility (designed for backward compatibility with existing MS-DOS programs)
The program runs as a Terminate and Stay Resident program and is typically loaded at boot-up.
Syntax
share [/F:space] [/L:locks] /F:space Allocates file space (in bytes) for file-sharing information. /L:locks Sets the number of files that can be locked at one time.
See also
References
- ↑ Jamsa, Kris A. (1993), DOS: The Complete Reference, Osborne McGraw-Hill, p. 206, ISBN 0078819040.
- ↑ http://www.easydos.com/share.html
- ↑ http://www.computerhope.com/sharehlp.htm
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