Date   : Mon, 16 Jan 1984 04:58:00 EST
From   : Jerry E. Pournelle <POURNE@mit-mc>
Subject: BDOS Function 37 possible bug.

Dear Mr. Li:
       Perhaps you know best.
       Me, I will not use Fn 37; I have seen too many disk
directories trashed.
       Re: how, it is NOT triggered ONLY by writing to
improperly opened/closed files.  There is NO (known to me)
simple algorithm for preventing the fn 37 bug from biting you,
even taking meticulous care.  Or so say several sources I trust.
       You are welcome to continue using fn 37 with its
undocumented features.  My apologies for bringing up the
subject. 
       I really ought to know better by now.

JEP