Even one more reason typedefs are so incredibly evil. There was no hint that it was a pointer here. Misleading typedef name, as well.
Don't do it! In this case, it's far better to not use a typedef, even if it means not being consistent.
Originally Posted by Adak
io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
Originally Posted by Salem
You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.
Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.