according novell
1) use latest client
2) cache should be off
3) extended file handles should be on
see novell support site keyword "foxpro"
Please give a sign if it helps.(I had similar problems that dissapered when we use Windows NT).


>I was just wondering if anybody could help me with a problem I've been having.
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>On certain tables the header corrupts, reporting that there are fewer records than actually exit. This leads to overwritten records and lost data.
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>The tables are buffered, and I have worked out that the table updates work correctly. I once noticed a record that was added correctly yet became corrupt an hour later.
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>We use Novell 5 and VFP 6.0 SP3.
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>We have had to write a piece of code that checks all table headers and automatically re-writes them if corrupt - complete rubbish!
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>Please help as my boss if thinking of going over to SQL server and VB if we can't solve this problem!!!
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>Thanks for your time, any input would be greatly appreciated.
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>Tim Kane, Manchester, England. Tim.Kane@broadsystem1.com