Thread: structs and elements by reference?

Originally posted by kybert
does the OS really check the return value from main() ?

I returned 4 different values:

void, -1, 0, 1

and all have the same effect - nothing!!

So what's the point??

joe
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Any section of code that is deemed to be "undefined" is not technically valid, and therefore should be avoided.

>>all have the same effect - nothing!!
Lucky you. But your code might not work elsewhere. Remember, just because it appears to work, doesn't mean it's correct.

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Here's the C FAQ with some helpful info: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/s11.html

Originally posted by kybert

I have no idea how it works but it does what i need(except the 'throw' because the compiler says its "reserved for future use" (VC++ 1.53)).
-- yes, i do have VC6 and VS.net, but i prefer VC1.53 for messing with small code examples!

If your compiler (VC++ 1.53 !!!???... wow ) cannot even handle throw, i strongly suggest using another one.

VC++ 1.53!!!! Wow!!! Does it take punch cards and do you need a 5 1/2 Floppy to install it?

"reserved for future use"

Definately time to put that program in a museum!