Re: Temporarily entering data via the server

If you have to do this, make sure that the BDE configuration setting "Local 
Share" is set to "True". If it's not, that's a sure way to get corrupted 
tables.

That being said, if anyone is using the server as a workstation, it'll slow 
down the Paradox apps tremendously. And considering that you can get a 
decent PC for $500 these days, it is really worth the risk that your data 
could get corrupted?

Ike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in 
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]:

> We have a small network of three workstations and one server where our
> Paradox 8 database is on. We need to bring in a temporary employee to
> help enter some data for two months. I remember someone saying some
> time ago that it is a bad idea to have a server also be a workstation.
> I would prefer to not have to buy another workstation that will only
> get used for two months.
> 
> Here's my question: Is it really that bad of an idea to let this
> person use the server as a workstation for a couple of months? Do we
> run a greater risk of table corruption by doing so?
>