Francois Thunus wrote in a message to All:

 FT> I want to store some values in the os2sys.ini or os2.ini
 FT> file. If I have understood the doc correctly, I have to use
 FT> the "profile family" functions.

 FT> 2 questions

 FT> a) will this ALWAYS work, or are those 2 files related to
 FT> the WPS (and hence could not be there at run time).

The PrfXxxxx are part of the PM API.  Without PM, they are unavailable.

 FT> b) Is this
 FT>   -recommended
 FT>   -risky
 FT>   -other

 FT>  and why ?

OS2.INI is handy for storing persistent information specific to PM, such as
Windows size and position for an app, or storing font information.

 FT> c)  Is there a rule as to where the values should be stored
 FT> (user file vs system file).

My own opinion is that this depends upon whether you are writing a user or
system program.  If you are writing the printer spooler, you are part of
the system rather than a user process.

 FT> Any info or pointer to info grately appreciated.

If you need access to your configuration information when PM is not
running, handle it directly in a private profile file.
 
-- Mike


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