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From: Keith Thompson <kst-u@mib.org>
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Subject: Re: Difference between these pointer syntaxes
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BartC <bc@freeuk.com> writes:
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> This is why a list of pitfalls can be more important than constantly 
> having the entire set of array/pointer interactions in your mind.

Fine, I find it easier to start with an understanding of how they
interact, but it's your call.

All I ask at this point is that you stop trying to explain array/pointer
interactions to others.  If you find yourself saying that arrays and
pointers are "the same", you've got it wrong, and you should avoid
confusing others.

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Keith Thompson (The_Other_Keith) kst-u@mib.org  <http://www.ghoti.net/~kst>
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