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[Bill Gunshannon]

On 1/30/21 1:57 PM, Nemo Nusquam via cctalk wrote:
> On 30/01/2021 12:45, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
>> On 1/29/21 4:25 PM, Nemo Nusquam via cctalk wrote:
>>> On 01/29/21 15:58, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote (in part):
>>>> '=' and '==' makes possible what is probably the most common error, 
>>>> and which the compiler doesn't catch:
>>>> if (x = 3) . . .   /* sets x to 3 and gives TRUE for the condition */
>>>> I imagine that there are probably some pre-processors that would 
>>>> return a WARNING for it.
>>>
>>> Henry's first commandment: Thou shalt run lint frequently and study 
>>> its pronouncements with care, for verily its perception and judgement 
>>> oft exceed thine.
>>>
>>> N.
>>
>>
>> Which Henry was that?  Henry Spencer perhaps?
> Yes, Henry Spencer (formerly of zoo.toronto.edu).
> 
> N.

Another blast from the past.  I haven't seen anything of or spoken with 
him in nearly 30 years.

bill