Gerhard Fiedler wrote: >> I know, gcc is only one compiler out of the millions, I just wanted >> to point out, that sometimes a theory about these compiler >> techniques just does not work or works erratically, ... > > The same goes for assembler... right? :) No, since in assembler you specify everything, so there is no intermediate layer where it's not clear what it might be doing. ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist