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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@geek-central.gen.new_zealand>
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Subject: Re: Java vs C++
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In message <4d4f4a54$0$23753$14726298@news.sunsite.dk>, Arne Vajhøj wrote:

> On 06-02-2011 19:04, Thomas Richter wrote:
>
>> And in C++, a compiler can also> merge template instances because they
>> are identical, i.e. function alike, i.e. for example they all operate on
>> pointers.
> 
> Possible. But if two template usages are compiled separatetly,
> then it is not possible.

Exercise for the reader: explain why Arne Vajhøj is wrong. For extra credit, 
list the implicit preconceptions that might have led to such a wrong 
conclusion.