Peter wrote: > Compiler errors are not a replacement for linting. Why not? Since you are running lint you obviously want to catch these errors. How would having this capability built into the compiler not solve the same problem and more simply. > Use a linter The fact that lint even exists proof of inadequate compiler. ******************************************************************** 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