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to: Ed Becker
from: Gary Chambers
date: 1994-12-16 09:31:02
subject: Compiler NON-Specific

Ed Becker to Gary Chambers (Orig: 22:48, Wed, Nov 30, 1994):

 GC> be able to be used by other compilers.  What should I do to ensure
 GC> that everyone, no matter what compiler, will be able to call
 GC> everything without a hitch?

 EB> structure packing.  IBM Cset defaults to packing on
 EB> boundaries (I believe).  I always have to tell it to pack
 EB> structures on 1 byte bounderies otherwise things get a bit
 EB> bungled.   

Thanks, Ed.  I'll make sure that I compile with that option.  These are the
tidbits of information that noone seems to seek to market a quality product
(especially development libraries).

GeeCee/2
Team OS/2 New England

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