file.seekg(0L, ios::end);
 
There is a problem with this method which can be worked around if you're 
using Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0 or later. It seems that microsoft decided not 
to allow use of seekg for the time being (weirdos). Here's something for you 
VC++ users....
while (cin.get()!=OL);
 
I've encountered this when switching over from Borland's C++ to the big Ms.
Anyway goodluck.
 
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