Q:   There are some odd files on my disk, what are they?  Some of them end
     with a '.chk' extension, others are just random strings of numbers and
     letters with no extension (ex: 13011c39 OR &T012345), and some start
     with 'TEMP' (ex: TEMPSTRU.dbf).

A:   These are temporary files created by TeleMagic.

     .CHK FILES
     ----------
          The files with a .chk extension are used during the TeleMagic
     Rebuild.  Whenever a .dbf file is rebuilt, an associated .chk file is
     created that contains statistics on the .dbf file.  The next time a
     rebuild is requested, the .dbf file statistics are compared to those
     recorded in the .chk file.  If there have not been any changes, then
     that .dbt file will not be rebuilt.  You will find that this saves a
     lot of time in managing your data and results in less wear on your
     hard drive.  DO NOT DELETE THESE FILES!!!


     RANDOM ALPHANUMERIC FILE NAMES
     ------------------------------
          These file names are a random alphanumeric string with no
     extension and they are the swap files that TeleMagic creates every
     time you touch the F3 key to swap out to DOS or to another program. 
     Under normal operation, they are deleted when you type "EXIT" to
     return to the original version of TeleMagic.  However, if you are not
     exiting the TSR mode properly, they may not be deleted.  These files
     are approximately 500K in size!

          Check the current date on the file (you can use the
     wordprocessor's List command).  If the file is older than today's
     date, you may delete it.  DO NOT DELETE THESE FILES FROM THE DOS
     WINDOW!!!  If you do, TeleMagic may lose its place!

          If you see these files accumulating on you disk, review the
     correct exit procedures.

          1)  From the DOS prompt, type "EXIT" to return to TeleMagic.

          2)  From the TeleMagic Main Menu, touch "X" or  "ESC", and answer
          "Y" to confirm the exit.  F3 is not used to exit TeleMagic - only
          to window out to DOS temporarily.

          3)  Then it is acceptable to turn off the computer and/or log out
          of the network safely.


     STARTS with TEMP
     ----------------
          Another type of temporary file.  See note above.


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                   Files, Odd File Names
               T Temporary Files Created by TeleMagic

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