Hi, >>Besides, what's the big deal typing: >> >> i = j + 27; >> if (i > k) ... >> >>versus: >> >> if ((i = j + 27) > k) ... >> > > No big deal as C allows either, and a professional wishing to write clear, > self explanitory code would choose the former. Not really.... What about the bunch of code that is already made ? The language should encourage good coding practices and C does not do that at all ! Best regards, Alexandre Guimaraes -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist