Frank Castellucci to Gary Chambers (Orig: 09:31, Sun, Dec 11, 1994):

GC> #define INCL_VIO
GC>  LS>     for (int j=1; j<=25; j++){
GC> While this will work, it is *DREADFULLY* sloooowwww.

 FC> While it may be slow, it stands more of a chance being used
 FC> on different platforms. What is the objective, throw away
 FC> code? 

If portability gets me WordPerfect for OS/2 and Lotus Smart Suite for OS/2,
I don't care about it.  Only the most generic functions should be written
with it in mind.  I have yet to see a portable screen, keyboard, or serial
port library. Show me one... PLEASE!

GeeCee/2
Team OS/2 New England 
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