PO> -> cin is an object of class  istream.  The istream class has the
PO> -> getline method defined as a class member method.  Which compiler are
PO> -> you using, just for my curiosity?
PO> 
PO> Thanks for your help.  And well I am using two compilers.  At
PO> school I am using Borland (not sure which version 4.0 or 5.0
PO> something like that) and at home I am using Symantic 8.0 on my Mac. 
The actual reason I was asking was to determine whether you are using
an ANSI/ISO compiler or an AT&T V3.0 compiler.  I am almost positive
that Borland C++ 5.0 is ISO.  As far as BC 4.0 and Symantec 8.0 are
concerned, I have no idea.  It makes a bit of difference in future
direction and documentation, etc. we might throw at you!  Perhaps
someone else in this echo could tell us?
Best of Luck
Peter
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