Thanks for the history lessons, Bryan. This suggests to me a GCC flag -fForgive2.9xUsers which would accept syntax and grammar from code valid to the 2.9x compiler (warn rather than barf). This isn't the compat compiler/lib suite (which is a separate option), but is a grace-rather-than-pedantics approach to compiler evolution. Brian Brunner brian.t.brunner at gai-tronics.com (610)796-5838 >>> thebs413 at earthlink.net 10/24/05 12:56PM >>> > This compiler broken-ness drives a decision to NOT upgrade > to the current (dysfunctional) compiler nor the OS it rode > in on. Again, blame the GCC 2 developers. *sigh* Blame helps Nowhere... ******************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. www.hubbell.com - Hubbell Incorporated