BL> I'm surprised that they haven't standardised even that.

 DB> Well, they have - sort of (but like anything, there are just so
 DB> many standards from which to choose...): 

  (grin)

 DB> * file formats - "ELF" (Extensible Link Format or something) is
 DB> becoming the de facto standard on UNIX (and some other)
 DB> platforms, taking over where things like "COFF" left off
 DB> (ahem).

 DB> ...and so forth.

  That's one of the big changes in hardware, in recent times... the
way safety and performance standards are imposing almost identical
designs.

 BL> In my experience, the most important thing is to think,
 BL> originally. That's where the money is, and it's more fun
 BL> anyway.

 DB> You trying to give Paul ideas again??

  Yair... but he prefers the tiny details. Bloody Virgos.

  I'm actually beginning to find programming enjoyable, even bloody C.
The more you learn, the more you can do...

Regards,
Bob
 
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