JC> file.seekg(0L, ios::end);
 JC> 
 JC> There is a problem with this method which can be worked around if
 JC> you're using Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0 or later. It seems that microsoft
 JC> decided not to allow use of seekg for the time being (weirdos). Here's
 JC> something for you VC++ users....
 JC> while (cin.get()!=OL);
 JC> 
 JC> I've encountered this when switching over from Borland's C++ to the
 JC> big Ms. 
I've never had any problems with seekg() and any versions of VC++.  What
problem are you referring to??
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